'-, """, In This Issue: '" , , , ·' -p;» THRDoME'"", .'~.~ ~ -...."" Widener University's student News and Entertainment ,'I.• , I .,' "-: , --..; ~" "'~ J \ P. 3 - Reading Tenninal 'J \ ) :,, Volume 6 Friday, November 17,2006 Market Shawee Thompson explores the problem of binge drinking on New Health ter ens college campuses. Famous Apollo 13 astronaut James Lovell spoke at November's Philadelphia Speaker Series. P. 6 -Borat Jake Rogers reviews the controversial hit comedy, Borat. Photo by Mary Fernandez / President Harris unveils the Student Health Center's new address, Metropolitan Lane. Academic Year Office Mary Fernandez to students. While constructing for the ill and another for the Metropolitan Lane. Hours: Monday - Thursday Metropolitan Hall, a proposal was well. By having two separate 'We believe in a strong mind 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Friday given to attach the Health Center rooms, it helps reduce the spread and a strong body," Harris said, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. News & University Editor to Metropolitan. "We wanted to of germs from one person to "You can go here when you are design the center from the begin­ another. Newly constructed con­ sick and when you are well. The Fall is a season for change­ Walk-In Clinic: 9:00 am. ning," explained James Harris, ference rooms are now available staff is knowledgeable and expe­ to 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 a transition from old to new. President of Widener University, to the facu1ty to conduct their rienced for its students." Widener was able to coincide p.m. (Monday - Thursday)2:00 "We tried to think: of ways that meetings while four exam rooms "As an employee and student, p.m. to 5:00 p.rn. (Friday) with the symbolism of fall by we could provide for the students, are provided to patients. I cou1dn't ask for anything more." converting its Student Health such as a private entrance for "Today is a very good day for Stated Teresa Falvey, Student Center to a more modem, spa­ Nurse Practitioner students." Widener." Announced Jo-Allen, Health Center's Secretary, "The Appointments: 10:00 a.m. to cious, and accessible building for The building has undergone Senior Vice President to a group students like it here and they're students at Widener. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 dramatic changes to make its of students and facu1ty outside of well cared for." p.m. Originally located at 14th environment more welcoming the Student Health Center. A new For information or to sched­ Street and Melrose Avenue, the and professional to the patients sign by the building was revealed ule an appointment, contact the Student Health Center building Physician Appointments: and staff. There are now two to the audience, presenting the Student Health Center at exten­ Available at scheduled times, drew concern of the condition of different waiting rooms - a room Health Center's new address, sion 1183. the building, location, and access Monday through Friday. College Rankings: How Does Widener Compare? And although these are very Research, and Social Mobility. Pennsylvania schools did better. makes a great college? Please e­ Theresa Bova important facts to consider in More specifically the report Pennsylvania State University mail your thoughts to a college, are they the proper asks: How well does a school - College Park ranked third and [email protected]. Staff Writer guidelines to fmding the best? promote an ethic of service to the University of Pennsylvania edu. Maybe there's another way to country? How well does a school was made thirtieth. U.S. News & On a personal note, a university For years, high school judge this. foster scientific and humanistic World Report ranked Princeton does not make a student, but it is students and their parents have Washington Monthly has research? And how well does a University as number one, what the student makes of the been looking to college ranking reported their 2006 college school perform as an engine of but according to Washington's university that matters in the end. statistics to pick the perfect place rankings and the scores found social mobility? Social mobility system, P~eton is now down The best professors and small for higher education. The school were not based on what we would refers to the idea of helping the to the 43r rank. Carnegie classes can make a big difference, needs to have the best dorms, normally think of as what makes poor get rich rather than the rich Mellon University is number but if a student has no passion or the best food, and the right a college great. Washington get even wealthier. 54, University of Pittsburgh, 66, drive to do great, a name won't major. Student-to-faculty ratios Monthly asked one question of So, how does Widener Temple University is 130, and to change a thing. Don't judge a should be low. Only the best the nation's colleges: What are compare in the rankings? Well, my surprise, Drexel University school by reputation or what will professors are expected. But, reasonable indicators of how Widener University is making ranked 214 under the new look good on a resume. Rather, what makes a college the best? much a school is benefiting the its way to the top. Our fine ranking system. We are now you as a student must make a According to U.S. News & World country? To fmd the answer institution made the top 100 to be opening it up to you, Widener name and reputation for your Report, colleges are ranked by to this question, three categories ranked number 52 in the nation students, faculty, and alumni, to school by what you accomplish institution facts such as: student were used to base a school's based on Washington Monthly's tell us what you think: of this after graduation. retention rate, percent graduated, score: Community Service, new method. Only two other new system. Can it define what and fmancial resources available. "Covering all the Good Stuff" [email protected] 610-499-4421 PAGE 2 NEWS & UNIVERSITY Friday, November 17,2006 Widener The Dome Fine Dining on Campus Cracking the Holiday Job Editor in Chief Scott Ware Theresa Bova as the managers, making sure the News & Univ. Editor Mary Fernandez evening goes smoothly. The rest Myth Staff Writer of the class is divided up into the that interest you most and can Political Editor Bill Reiser wait staff and cook staff. Source connect you with others who Lifestyle Editor Edward McNeill The following article orig inally Guests of the Heintz Dining work at a company that intrigues ran in the November 3 edition of Room can enjoy a four-course you so that you have the "inside meal that includes a soup, salad, Advisors Tlffi Scepansky The Dome. However, due to Collegiate Press wire track." a choice of entree, and dessert. Robert 1. Bonk several typographical errors, The "Choosing a job is one of the The meal is usually never over Dome has elected to reprint the The holidays are approaching most important decisions peo­ Layout Editor Elisa Berman 20 dollars and the entrees range article with corrections made. fast and your checking account ple face," said Phil Carpenter, from chicken parmesan, crab Every year, Widener's very is running on empty. Thinking Simply Hired's vice president of Copy Editors Elisa Bennan cakes, and sea bass. Dessert Mary Fernandez own hospitality students host two about scaring up some work this marketing. "Our goal is to help very fine dining experiences right is usually a choice among three holiday season? The good news people find their ideal jobs in the different pastries, including the here on campus. These students is that landing a job could be a lot simplest way possible." BU'IIl(" &: OIlIL·( Start are trained to pick out the menu, School of Hospitality's signature easier than you think. If you're an active blogger or bread pudding, which has been a purchase the food, and prepare Many believe that fmding a social networker, keep in mind favorite among patrons for years. gourmet meals just like a manager job during the holiday season is that it's not just friends who For the adults, wine and beer are would at any upscale restaurant next to impossible. Think again. can see your profile. "Image is Business Manager ~ in the city. These lunches and served at an additional cost. It turns out that we're now enter­ everything in the beginning stag­ With the warm glow of the :lm:merman dinners are open to the public and ing the second largest hiring sea­ es of job search," says author and dining room and the beautifully set are usually themed. They take son of the year. According to the career coach, Cynthia Shapiro. tables, dinner in the Heintz Dining place in the Heintz Dining Room U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Employers are going beyond the Room is a pleasant change of "il,lft \\111(1' of Academic Center North. 12 million people were hired dur­ traditional background checks venue from the Widener cafeteria. The hospitality students are ing the holiday season in 2005. and are scouring the Web for a Since it is considered fine dining, able to prepare the meal in the on­ Whether you're graduating in look at the real you." customers are encouraged to dress campus kitchen that is also used December to become a full-time Here are a few simple tips losh Low Edward McNeill appropriately, but it is not strictly to teach all hospitality students wage slave or are looking for on how to [md a job this holiday enforced.