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Panel discussion gives insight into Islam

LUCILA SPARKES
Advertising Manager

The term “Muslim” is used to describe a religion, not a culture. This was one of the many topics highlighted in the Orangerie on May 2 as part of the panel discussion titled “Unveiled and Unimaginable? Uncovering and Discovering the Ways Islam is Lived.”

The discussion, which was moderated by Kenneth Sammond, senior lecturer in the Department of Literature, Language, Writing and Philosophy and associate director of the Honors Program, included four panelists. They were Fakhruddin Ahmed, member of the Islamic Society of New Jersey; Reza Aslan, associate professor of creative writing at University of California, Riverside; Titi Kazeem, member of Jam-e-Masjid Islamic Center in Boonton, N.J.; and Sana Mohayya, junior at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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Golf team to compete in NCAA III tourney

STEVEN MACRI
Sports Editor

After winning the Freedom Conference tournament, Fairleigh Dickinson University’s men’s golf team will compete in the NCAA III tournament on May 14 in Destin, Fla.

The Devils began the 2013 season with one goal in mind: To win the Freedom Conference tournament. They reached that goal on April 26 in Hershey, Pa., by dethroning Manhattanville College and overcoming the competition from DeSales University.

“I think it’s satisfying,” said senior Daniel Bentson.

“We’ve had this date circled on our calendar since our schedules came out in early March. To put all our hard work into it and finally achieve our goal, it’s very satisfying.”

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Twombly Awards hosted for first time

CHRISTI PEACE
Staff Writer

On April 28, Fairleigh Dickinson held its first-ever Twombly Awards. Similar to the Maddy Awards, this event recognized freshmen who stood out in several different categories.

The idea originated with Lindsay Grettner, a GA from last year, and current Resident Assistant, Jackie Radcliff. Radcliff was inspired by the Maddy Awards and decided to hold an awards ceremony for freshmen so they could see that others were noticing their actions as well.
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Concerns raised about presidential appointment

MELANIE ANZIDEI
Editor-in-Chief

The recent selection of Sheldon Drucker as Fairleigh Dickinson University’s seventh president was a surprise to the FDU community – for some it was a pleasant one; for others it was a questionable one.

Drucker, who has been serving the university for 17 years, took on the role of interim president of the university after the former president, the late J. Michael Adams, announced his retirement. Drucker was not considered a candidate in the presidential search process, but was chosen to be the university’s next president on April 23.
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Hot Topics event covers debt crisis

AYINDE J. STEVENS
Staff Writer

Last week’s Hot Topics event went into deep philosophical territory, the type that goes from debt to taxes, and everything in between.

The event, “The Debt Crisis: How it Affects You,” was held at the Orangerie on April 30, which seemed fitting since income taxes were due on April 15.

The panel, which was moderated by political science professor Bruce Peabody, consisted of Tom Strowe, a junior political science major and board member of Fair Tax New Jersey; Burton Zwick, a professor of economics and finance; Dan Cassino, a professor of political science; and Joaquin Villanueva, a professor of geography.
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FDU community celebrates Green Day

Green Day 2013
Photo by Joe Castillo.
For two days starting on April 23, students, members of the FDU community gathered for the annual Green Day celebration. This year’s theme was to spread awareness for sustainable and renewable energy and the technology that supports it.

On April 24, the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, an organization run by FDU student athletes, hosted a campus cleanup in honor of Green Day. Athletes, dressed in green and armed with plastic gloves and garbage bags, pick up trash between flowers, behind benches and even on top of statues at the College at Florham. Photos by Joe Castillo.

Panel discusses future U.S. sources of energy

AYINDE J. STEVENS
Staff Writer

As part of Green Day, a Hot Topics panel titled “Kicking the Fossil Fuel Habit: Can renewable energy meet U.S. energy needs by 2050?” took place in Lenfell Hall on April 23.

The panel was moderated by Gordan Reeves, associate professor of chemistry. Members of the panel were Jonathan Cloud from the Fairleigh Dickinson University Institute for Sustainable Enterprise; Kendrin Dyitt, Rutgers University alumnus and 4-H club member; Janis Kargbo, junior and biology major at the College at Florham; and Al Matos, FDU alumnus and graduate “three times over,” with a bachelor’s degree, M.S.E.E. and M.B.A.
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Student Government Association announces Maddy Award winners

On May 1, the College at Florham community gathered to recognize the hard work of students, faculty and staff during the 2012-2013 academic year at the 12th annual Maddy Awards ceremony.
The ceremony, which was held in Lenfell Hall, gave attendees ample time to socialize on the Mansion lawn prior to and after the event. It was presented by the Student Government Association.
The following awards were given:

Student Leader of the Year
Kristen Bova


Faculty Member of the Year
Ruth Hladyk


Staff Member of the Year
Rose Andraka


Facility Maintenance Excellence
Ismael Torres


Organization of the Year
FDU Accounting Society


New Organization of the Year
NAACP


Male Athlete of the Year
Derek Hall


Female Athlete of the Year
Kyra Dayon


Program of the Year
Presidential Election – Brittany Coleman/NAACP


Greek Event of the Year
Zeta Beta Tau Air Band


RA Program of the Year
Hello to the Holidays – Brittany Coleman, Alexis Camarena


Creative Contribution Award
James Michaelson


Orientation Leader of the Year
Zane Decker


Upperclass Area Resident Assistant of the Year
Samantha Fano


First-Year Area Resident Assistant of the Year
Sophia Anselmo


Greek Chapter of the Year
Phi Sigma Sigma


Sorority Greek Week Winner
Theta Phi Alpha


Fraternity Greek Week Winner
Phi Sigma Kappa


Exemplary Contribution to Campus
(President’s Choice)
Pam Messina