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Opinion: How history will judge former President George W. Bush

JORDAN T. CHESTER
Contributor

With the opening of the Bush presidential library in Texas, the presidency of George W. Bush has been revisited by the media. According to observers of politics in the U.S., George W. Bush was one of the worst presidents in American history.

Independents disliked much of his second term agenda. Even Republicans are weary of some of Bush’s policies – mainly relating to economic issues and fiscal policy. But, how will history judge President Bush?

I think that history will remember President Bush as a good president, but not a great one.
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Strong play from Rolwood, Warburton helps Devils win conference

GINO VILORIO
Staff Writer

The Fairleigh Dickinson University women’s lacrosse team beat Arcadia, 15-10, in the May 4 Freedom Conference tournament championship game at Robert T. Shields Field. The victory secured the Devils’ second straight tournament championship.

According to fdudevils.com, senior midfielder Sara Slicklen and sophomore attacker Courtney Rendinaro scored five goals apiece to lead the way. Sophomore goalkeeper Grace Warburton continued her stellar play in net with 15 saves on the day. Warburton was named Tournament Most Valuable Player after providing the Devils with impressive saves during the two tournament games against Manhattanville and Arcadia.
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Student-athletes recognized at awards ceremony

On May 5, the College at Florham’s Athletic Department held its 43rd Annual Athletic Awards Banquet, which celebrated the accomplishments and seasons of all athletic teams on campus.
At the ceremony, every team on campus was recognized. Individual teams announced their Rookies of the Year, MVPs, letter winners and other honorees.
Special Recognition Awards were given to the following student-athletes, administrators and staff members:


Comeback Player of the Year
Nicole Testa

Joan M. Desilets Award
Karla Babb
Peter Amerosi

Contribution Award
Valerie Fasano
Mike Russo
Brittany DeHaven
Steve Smith
Shashi Patel

Wade W. Watkins Award
Katie Rolwood
Mike Williamson

Provost James Griffo Award
Steve Duckers

Provost Kenneth Greene Award
Lindsay Messina

Robert T. Shields Award
Derek Hall
Kyra Dayon

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

Opinion: Christie re-election, rally around the flag effect

JORDAN T. CHESTER
Contributor

From the outset of the 2013 campaign, GOP Governor Chris Christie has seen polling numbers showing himself well ahead of the presumptive Democratic nominee, State Senator Barbara Buono.

Some may argue that Christie’s spike in approval ratings following Hurricane Sandy have been the contributing factor to his re-election. To them, this was inevitable; however, in reality, that is not the case.
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Sheldon Drucker named Fairleigh Dickinson University’s new president

Photo courtesy of Dan Landau. Former interim president, Sheldon Drucker, named FDU’s seventh president.

Photo courtesy of Dan Landau. Former interim president, Sheldon Drucker, named FDU’s seventh president.


MELANIE ANZIDEI
Editor-In-Chief

On April 23, Sheldon Drucker, who most recently served as the university’s acting and interim president as well as its Chief Operating Officer, was named Fairleigh Dickinson University’s seventh president.

The decision was made after an extensive nationwide and almost year-long search by the Presidential Committee, which was led by Board Vice Chair Robert Hallenbeck and consisted of various members of the FDU community, as reported by The Pillar.
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