Program fosters support for the LBGTQ+ MBA community In a move toward fostering diversity and inclusion in business education, Clark University’s School of Business has announced its new status as a ROMBA (Reaching Out MBA) school ROMBA “has grown to include a range of programming that educates and connects an increasingly diverse LGBTQ+ MBA community,” the organization notes the School of Business will select up to two incoming MBA students each year as ROMBA Fellows — one for the fall semester The Fellows will receive a tuition scholarship and participate in the prestigious ROMBA Fellowship Retreat as well as have free admission to all other ROMBA events and access to a network of Fellows Clark will join an elite group of just 67 ROMBA schools and be featured in the organization’s recruitment events Further your education at the Clark University School of Business View programs » The path to becoming a ROMBA school began in February 2023 assistant dean of the Clark School of Business saw an opportunity to advance the University’s commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ students in a way that aligns the institution’s core values of diversity the two agreed that joining ROMBA would be a more formal way to affirm this commitment particularly in light of anti-LGBTQ+ initiatives being pushed across the country Burgess and her colleagues acknowledged that this partnership would be an important step toward broader advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals in the Worcester and Clark communities “ROMBA is a wonderful program to encourage diversity in both the business school classroom and the world of MBAs,” Burgess said “We are excited to be able to better support a population that is underrepresented in upper-level executive positions in business.” vice president and chief executive officer of diversity noted the significance of the ROMBA status “We are thrilled that Clark University’s School of Business has been recognized as a ROMBA school,” Foreman said “This distinction not only underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment but also highlights our dedication to supporting LGBTQ+ students in their pursuit of business education and leadership We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our community and drive innovation and we look forward to continuing to champion these values in all aspects of our academic and professional programs.” Students interested in applying to Clark’s MBA program and the ROMBA fellowship should contact gradadmissions@clarku.edu to determine the current availability of fellowship slots Website accessibilityNondiscrimination policy The 2024 Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Conference an annual event that connects LGBTQ+ MBA students and professionals proved to be a banner moment for the Tepper School of Business this year's conference showcased the vibrant strength of the Tepper School community The Tepper School LA Alumni Meet & Greet drew a strong turnout offering current students and alumni an invaluable opportunity to network and share experiences The event fostered meaningful connections between generations of Tepper School MBA graduates creating lasting bonds within the LGBTQ+ business community The warm atmosphere and lively discussions made it a resounding success One of the most exciting moments of ROMBA 2024 came during the highly competitive Consulting Case Competition where the Tepper School’s all-first-year MBA team placed an impressive third out of 19 teams The team – composed of Heidi Martinho-Johnson and Nate Edmondson – excelled despite having only five weeks of MBA experience Their remarkable performance was a testament to their talent and the strength of the Tepper School’s MBA program Competing against seasoned peers from top programs the Tepper School team’s ability to deliver standout results in such a short time is an extraordinary achievement and speaks to the caliber of students joining the program With a successful alumni event and an inspiring case competition result, the Tepper School's presence at ROMBA 2024 highlights the school's commitment to fostering inclusive excellence. and Teyonna Jarman all gather at the ROMBA conference About | Privacy Policy | Advertising| Editorial | Contact Us Subscribe | Login During PRIDE month at Saïd Business School we highlighted our active commitment to inclusivity for our LGBTQ+ students through ROMBA increasing the impact of MBA students as future business leaders ROMBA scholar, founder, tech startup leader, and product marketer, Margarita Quijano shared her views in a Q&A on becoming a founder her passion for entrepreneurship and technology Quijano: My family and I emigrated from the Philippines to Canada when I was quite young Influenced by my family in medicine and healthcare I began my academic journey studying medical sciences at Western University it was during my undergraduate studies that I founded a social impact non-profit that scaled to several universities across North America That’s when I fell in love with entrepreneurship and technology a life-changing founder development programme in Canada I co-founded two venture-backed AI startups exited one to a Y Combinator-backed company and moved to San Francisco for a couple of years I have led product marketing at three Series A startups two of which are also Y Combinator companies Through my personal and professional experiences I’ve learned that ‘coming out’ transcends sexuality — coming out is about embracing your identity Coming out is getting closer to who you are Coming out is more like ‘coming in’ with yourself And I believe that the world is a better place when we accept our authentic selves Living truthfully liberates others to do the same cultivating inclusive environments that inspire diverse perspectives I am passionate about empowering people to connect with their authentic selves and achieve their true potential — whether it’s mentoring someone through a career transition helping people become more aligned and productive through using tools like Notion or advising startups on their product and dabbling in improv and stand-up comedy Q: What are your reflections on being appointed a ROMBA scholar Quijano: Being a ROMBA Scholar is an absolute honour I feared that my sexuality might impede my professional aspirations I developed a strange fallacy that everything I worked for wouldn’t amount to anything Being a ROMBA Scholar symbolises my journey from hiding my identity deep in the closet to celebrating it openly — embracing recognition in both academic and professional settings The ROMBA Fellowship goes beyond financial support even though that has been immensely helpful Being a ROMBA Scholar serves as a platform from which I can hopefully inspire and empower others by showing that authenticity and achievement can coexist It is a beacon of hope — a reminder that it is possible Not only does representation dismantle stereotypes and promote inclusivity who shares my birthday and inspires me with her authenticity once articulated her desire to fulfil the ‘highest truest expression of herself as a human being.’ As a ROMBA Scholar but I also want to help others do the same not only in their personal lives but their professional ones as well Q: What different perspectives do you bring to the classroom enriched by my personal experiences with identity I hope that my insights enhance classroom discussions bringing a depth of understanding to interactions and fostering a more inclusive academic environment Q: Describe your experience at Oxford Saïd and how is it helping you Quijano: While my academic term at Oxford Saïd is set to begin in September I have already started forming meaningful connections with my classmates through virtual hangouts and our very active WhatsApp and Slack chats — including our Pride group chat for our LGBTQ+ classmates and allies but these early interactions are shaping a supportive and collaborative learning atmosphere that I am eager to immerse myself in once the term starts Fun fact — I’ve led an ‘Intro to Notion’ workshop for our classmates since I’m quite passionate about the productivity tool and can’t seem to stop myself from encouraging everyone from checking it out Leading the workshop has helped me break out of my comfort zone more I learned that it’s important to put yourself out there before school starts so I’m trying Q: How will you celebrate PRIDE this month I truly look forward to participating in Oxford Saïd’s upcoming panel for prospective LGBTQ+ MBA students I plan to pursue product marketing leadership roles that combine my passion for storytelling and AI I’ve also always been interested in finance so I look forward to exploring that more during school I plan to continue solving problems meaningful to me My goal is to help close the significant gap in venture capital funding where less than 10% currently reaches these groups combined thereby promoting greater equity within the entrepreneurial 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ID found at the bottom of this page ROMBA is the national organization that for two decades has been dedicated to increasing the influence of the LGBT+ community in business through educating Miami Herbert MBA students have been attending the annual ROMBA conference for years the School is able to offer its students a range of leadership and professional development opportunities Those selected as ROMBA fellows will have access to networking opportunities through the organization and they will serve as student representatives of both Miami Herbert and ROMBA with the encouragement and support of Miami Herbert’s Graduate Career Advancement team Michael Hajjar ’21 entered a ROMBA essay competition in hopes of winning an all-expense-paid trip (travel The conference is the largest gathering of LGBT+ MBA students and professionals in the world he received an email notifying him that his essay was selected as a winning essay and that he would be attending the 2019 ROMBA Conference I knew I wanted to be a part of the organization in any way I could and found that I could apply to help organize the 2020 conference,” Hajjar said The 2020 conference was to be held in Los Angeles and the organizers wanted an entertainment track Hajjar applied and was chosen to lead the committee “Working on this committee with nine other MBAs from around the country was an amazing gift,” he said “The pandemic hampered our original plans but we pivoted and transitioned to the virtual space seamlessly I call several of those committee members my closest friends and I now have another community to rely on and to network with outside of the Miami Herbert sphere.” Hajjar says that having ROMBA Fellows at Miami Herbert will attract amazing talent and he hopes that having more queer-identifying students in cohorts at Miami Herbert will enrich and diversify perspectives and the classroom experience the ROMBA Fellowship has grown to include 63 top business schools from around the world This competitive scholarship is awarded to MBA students who have demonstrated strong academic skills as well as leadership in the LGBT+ community Here are four tips designed to build your network and leave a lasting impression with employers just to name a few.I recently attended the NBMBAA conference in Philadelphia It was an unforgettable experience filled with valuable insights networking opportunities and fun!Here are four tips for making the most of your next professional conference experience Always be prepared! That means doing your conference-prep homework before you even get on the plane.Identify the companies you’re interested in and research their job opportunities in advance. This will help you make the most of your time.Also don’t forget to connect with your Career Coach before the conference Having your resume polished and your elevator pitch well-rehearsed will help you leave a great first impression with employers as the saying goes.Arriving early at the conference can give you a critical head-start as you look to build your professional network and impress employers.High-traffic booths at conferences can quickly become crowded Being among the first to approach top companies can make all the difference Don’t just make the rounds with the biggest or most well-known companies Sometimes the representatives at smaller or less crowded booths are more receptive to in-depth conversations and interviews Keep an eye out for these opportunities.It’s also important to remember that networking is not just limited to the career fair floor Be open to starting conversations in other settings on the street outside the venue or at after-parties.Some of your best connections and insights may come from these unexpected encounters Brandeis Intl. Business School (@brandeisbusiness) • Instagram photos and videos © Brandeis International Business School 2025 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453 (781) 736-7600 globaladmissions@brandeis.edu Explore the many ways students come together to share their perspectives at Stanford GSB Each Stanford MBA class is diverse in the broadest possible terms Individuals may identify across multiple communities and these perspectives come together to enrich our educational environment and our everyday experience Stanford is committed to creating inclusive spaces for its members to learn with each other and celebrate the power of diversity We believe that as you learn more about those around you engage and celebrate both the similarities and differences and recognize this is a journey taken together in the MBA classroom and in the business world A wide range of opinions, perspectives, and experiences is essential to educational excellence. Discover ways to participate in Stanford has actively supported the DREAM Act legislation since its introduction in 2001 which would allow undocumented students to continue their education and apply for U.S Stanford also supports Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) an executive action signed by former President Barack Obama which allowed some undocumented individuals who entered the United States as children to remain in the country and obtain work authorization We are among more than 600 colleges and universities that have signed a letter in support of DACA Individuals who have been granted DACA status are eligible to apply and matriculate to Stanford GSB Individuals who have met all other admission requirements and are otherwise undocumented are also eligible to apply and matriculate to Stanford GSB Stanford GSB partner and alliance organizations are committed to enhancing opportunity of access through business education The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management (CGSM) is a continually growing and evolving alliance of some of the world’s leading graduate business schools and business organizations CGSM provides an application pathway to its member schools as well as a network and community for Consortium members The CGSM mission is to enhance diversity and inclusion in global business education leadership by striving to reduce the significant underrepresentation of African Americans The eligibility requirements to apply for membership through The Consortium are: Note: Due to Stanford GSB’s fully need-based financial aid policy the GSB will not be offering the Consortium Fellowship and community provided through The Consortium Forté Foundation’s mission is to launch women into fulfilling significant careers through access to business education Forté engages with its mission and its members through a range of programs and events supporting undergraduate Forté also provides a wide range of programming supporting those exploring and applying for an MBA and programs are designed to address education and professional issues from women’s perspectives Note: Due to Stanford’s need-based financial aid policy there is no additional funding attached to the GSB Forté Fellow designation Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a nonprofit that that exists to advance equality and enhance economic and social mobility MLT’s portfolio of programs provides support across the career spectrum the MLT MBA Prep programs provide their fellows with personalized guidance and effective tools to successfully navigate the business school application process and optimize their MBA experience QuestBridge is a platform that connects the nation’s brightest students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further opportunities Stanford GSB is a member of the QuestBridge graduate school match program supporting first generation and/or low-income students to help them access colleges and funding Stanford GSB participates in the QuestBridge Graduate Match Program The QuestBridge Graduate Match provides a pathway for QuestBridge alumni to apply to participating member schools in order to continue developing a pipeline to leadership for those of all economic backgrounds Reaching Out MBA’s mission is to increase the influence of the LGBTQ+ community in business by educating Note: Given Stanford’s need-based financial aid policy there is no additional funding attached to the GSB ROMBA Fellow designation you will be a member of an even larger Stanford University network committed to supporting many forms of diversity Here are just a few of many opportunities to become involved Office of Accessible Education With just over a week to go until the Great Italian Fine Wine Encounter Decanter's Nina Johal talks exclusively to Olympia Romba who will be exhibiting Monteverro from Tuscany at the event Find out what Olympia is looking forward to most at the encounter plus her picks of the best wines to seek-out this summer.. It’s only a week to go until this year’s Great Italian Fine Wine Encounter We’re looking forward to exhibiting our wines in such a prestigious environment especially as Decanter is such a world-renowned magazine My favourite wine that we’ll be bringing along has to be the Chardonnay 2009 What other wines would you recommend to Decanter readers for everyday drinking It vibrates and explodes in your mouth making you feel excited about the thought of opening a second bottle are there any wines you think are worth spending a bit extra on Well I’d have to say the Monteverro 2009 It’s our version of a Premier Grand Cru from Tuscany Monteverro in Italian means absolute top – it has a silky structure an unmistakable complexity and an impressive richness of aroma in its taste what would you predict to be the next big trends in wine The wine world is always in movement so I can’t really say to be honest respecting the tradition and the terroir means finding a solution to adapt a system within its natural element Improving quality is something people have done for centuries and we should never stop trying Italy is renowned for having many different grape varieties Syrah and Cabernet Franc in Maremma will be the next stars I think with their innovation We have seen those grapes support the climate of Maremma even in extreme vintages The soil of Monteverro shows a real adaptation of these varieties and we always pick those grapes with great acidity at their peak of maturity Some years Syrah can be a little peppery and Cabernet Franc slightly rustic but overall and blended with small percentage of other varieties With nine years in the military and a master’s degree in engineering/industrial management already in her professional toolbox Maressa Guynn (MBA 2025) is pursuing a new goal—to become a management consultant in corporate America But she knew she needed guidance to evolve from being a Naval Officer to becoming a business leader the military was the only thing I’d experienced,” Maressa said “I sought out several mentors who have done what I want to do and they all recommended getting an MBA.” the Tepper School checked all the blocks for her “the Tepper MBA program is one of the Top 20 Business Schools with outstanding employment outcomes—and the Carnegie Mellon brand is [powerful] I’m originally from outside of Pittsburgh but now my partner and I have a one-year-old baby and I wanted to be closer to family which is a great network that’s really important to me.” I learned it’s important to get to know a person and their motivations,” the 33-year-old veteran explained “People who are underprivileged or marginalized have grit and once you realize they’ve done a lot to get where they are you have a deeper understanding of them.” In shifting her focus to the world of business Maressa’s involvement with The Consortium and MLT has strengthened her appreciation of the value of DEI&B.  “The more diverse businesses are typically more profitable: Their people bring more to the table and it’s good for business leaders to take DEI&B seriously,” said Maressa a recent McKinsey & Company study revealed that companies in the top 25 percent for racial/ethnic and gender diversity were respectively 36 percent and 25 percent more likely to have superior financial returns; several other sources site similar business advantages She is anticipating her summer internship at McKinsey & Company in Washington will help her gain perspective on what industry she’d like to work into I’m wide open and excited to tackle business problems across the sectors.” and connecting business students to impact change in the classroom and workplace Maressa attended the 2023 ROMBA Chicago convention and serves on the planning committee for this year’s event in Los Angeles As the world’s largest annual gathering of LGBTQ+ professionals and a career fair featuring 100+ corporate partners she will also attend ROMBA’s Out Women in Business conference in LA “Colleen McMullen [Executive Director Engagement] and the Tepper School [Engagement] office staff have been extremely supportive of me going and I’m excited to represent the school at this year’s ROMBA events while continuing to build my network.” “The most important thing I’ve learned at Tepper is the concept of ‘it depends.’ There are a million different ways to go and you must consider the areas where things could change,” said Maressa but it’s hard to be good at everything I wanted to strengthen my weakest points — finance and accounting — so I could at least talk the talk and know what’s going on in meetings.” she says the finance curriculum was a shock because it was such a formative experience “I have really fallen in love with my finance curriculum Working with Professor Chris Telmer [Associate Professor of Financial Economics] and our teams was great and I took charge on my part of our final project.” Maressa and classmates at the 2023 Consortium Orientation Program “I was looking for an MBA program that would challenge me Tepper is a great place to root yourself and it has lived up to its reputation for academic rigor People I know have already used what they’re learning here while interviewing for positions.” Two early Tepper School mentors continue to impact her: J.R Senior Associate Director of Masters Admissions “Tony was one of my first contacts at Tepper and we’ve kept a relationship going has been very influential as well.” Her first real boss in the Navy helped connect her to his peers who have made the jump to getting out of the military “He’s also shared a lot of life lessons about being a parent and a spouse and I’m indebted to him for all his help.”  “Put yourself out there,” she advised “Seek out people who have the exact job you want or think you want and do some cold calling You might only get one ‘yes,’ but it might be the only ‘yes’ you need.” Her personal experience as the daughter of a single mother helped her grasp another truth: When you have down days “Now that I have a family to worry about I didn’t have a lot of opportunities and my mother was going to college while raising me As a ‘retired’ athlete and award-winning field/track star Maressa remains passionate about working out She loves to cook and bake (especially sourdough bread which she bakes from a three-year-old starter that she’s named ‘Marge’) “The best advice I’ve ever received is to fill my plate “that’s something I really struggle with as I have more responsibilities It’s very hard to resist the urge to be the 24-year-old me who wants to do everything.” What she said: "Our trip combined a bus ride to New Orleans and a cruise to four Latin American cities aboard the Norwegian Dawn," said Nancy Romba we walked along Bourbon Street collecting beads from the St Patrick's parade and enjoying music and good food where we saw the Altun Ha Mayan ruins and toured the Olde Belize River by boat where some of us boarded a glass-bottom boat Others did the island sightseeing and beach adventure we took a Jeep safari and beach excursion trip while others did the Chacchoben Mayan ruins." 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It seems like you're already an ETPrime member with Login using your ET Prime credentials to enjoy all member benefits Log out of your current logged-in account and log in again using your ET Prime credentials to enjoy all member benefits. 90 Days Prime access worth Rs999 unlocked for you The video, uploaded by ‘Village Cooking Channel’ on YouTube, showing the Congress MP sharing the meal, besides preparing onion raitha, the ubiquitous Tamil Nadu side dish that matches any type of biryani, last garnered over 31.24 lakh views on the social media platform. The video seemed to have been shot during his Tamil Nadu visit when Gandhi toured the western parts and held election meetings last week. He was accompanied by Karur Congress MP S Jothimani and the party’s Tamil Nadu in-charge Dinesh Gundu Rao. Describing the ingredients that go into the making of a raitha, like onion and curd by their Tamil names, “Vengayam” and “thayir”, Gandhi is seen mixing them and tasting it and apparently is satisfied with his culinary skills. Later, in his pre-meal chat, he lauds the group and asks them what they want to do when one of them is seen saying he wants to go to the US, to which Gandhi replies he can try to organise it through “good friend” Sam Pitroda. Later, the Congress leader and the others are seen enjoying the spicy mushroom biryani, in true Tamil style where the food is served on plantain leaf and all of them are seated on the ground. During the meal the Congress leader lauded the makers, saying the food was “romba nalla irukku” (it is very nice, in Tamil) even as he is seen enquiring what other delicacies they can cook. “I enjoyed the food very much.. excellent Tamil food, super,” he said and wished the group before leaving. April saw a 3% increase in automobile retail sales in India, reaching 2.28 million units. Festive demand, improved consumer sentiment, and a pause in the global tariff war were key factors. While all segments except commercial vehicles saw growth, cautious consumer behavior and price hikes impacted the market. Even though it is understood that such films demand for elements that satisfy one and all, Naanga Romba Busy has it all in proportions that do not particularly entertain throughout. A few scenes that star Prasanna and the emotions work and some of the sequences with Shaam are decent. But the overall picture seems a tad bit haphazard due to numerous characters with barely an arc and a diluted storyline that leaves no impact at all. The technical aspects of Naanga Romba Busy are just about average. Visuals by Krishasamy are functional and so was the background score by C.Sathya. Otherwise, the edit could have surely added more value and so could have the writing one might think. For a popcorn entertainer film that follows the heist route, director Badri and team have chosen to add too much within the run-time rather than following the tangents of the lives of the primary characters. The scenes that feature these primary characters work here and there but one would just wonder why the makers did not stick more to telling us about their story and struggle and deal with their conflicts with a slightly more serious approach. On the whole, Sundar C's Naanga Romba Busy is the typical commercial drama with minimal positives that would engage audiences. The Sundar C 'entertainment' is also lacking in majority scenes and most of the events are very predictable or usual. For those with no expectations of any sort and for fans of no brainer comedy films, this could be just about an average watch. Otherwise, there is nothing much you can take away from this Diwali special direct Television release! Bottomline: A simple, straightforward heist - masala comedy film with barely any smart scenes! Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga (VSOP) is an upcoming comedy drama movie directed by Rajesh.M of SMS and OKOK fame. VSOP is actor Arya's 25th film. The movie is all set to release tomorrow. Arya, Santhanam and Tamanna play the lead roles in the film. Music is by Imman. The movie is produced by Arya and Santhanam. Expansion of the The Kingsway Sporting Precinct at St Marys is edging closer with a local company given the go-ahead to construct several additional sporting fields, boosting the popular facility’s capacity. Penrith Council recently awarded turf renovation and irrigation specialists Romba Civil and Landscape (Romba) the $1.6 million job, which will involve construction of four fields, one cricket pitch and associated works to be situated west of the existing Touch and OzTag fields. The new sporting fields will be suitable for both League and Union, a Penrith Council officer confirmed during last Monday night’s Ordinary Council meeting, and will include two senior and two junior fields. The project will also provide the precinct with a new junior cricket pitch, LED flood lighting to all the new fields and landscaping. It forms part of a $3.1 million injection into The Kingsway (West), which will also include car park upgrades and construction of an amenities building, the latter of which was completed last year. “As our community grows, demand on more sports facilities increases,” a report prepared for Councillors states. “Council has previously carried out designs for The Kingsway precinct that included new sports fields, new amenities building and car park upgrade. These developments aim to address some of the growing needs of the community.” Under normal circumstances, The Kingsway playing fields attract around 7,500 participants each week through a range of sporting and recreational pursuits, however it is currently closed due to the Coronavirus crisis. Last year, the State Government and Penrith Council invested $500,000 and $195,000 respectively to upgrade floodlighting across the existing 18 fields, install accessible paths around the amenities building and upgrade the playing surface of eight fields. Following a competitive tender process, Romba was awarded the project, trumping 13 other applicants to secure the work after offering the best price and value for the main scope and tender options. The cost of the project is $1,570,776 excluding GST and will be taken from Council’s Development Contributions fund. Alena Higgins is the Weekender's Senior News Reporter, primarily covering courts and Council issues. 8 EDITORIALS L-14 TUESDAY Hawthorne man awaits retrial in jail 3 Record Rivera stricken after Puerto Rico trip 2 LOCAL NO BAIL CUT IN VIGILANTE CASE Officer quits amid sex accusation By PETER J SAMPSON ance benefits from the borough's insurSTAFF WRITER Husband found wife in cop's car a negotiator with the police PALISADES PARK A veteran po- union fighting charges that he de- out his locker last week ending his 15- caught them and reported the incident Romba who is a trustee on the Fort juries when a motorist ignored a stop frauded the borough and its insurance year career with the department under a to the chief was charged in sign and slammed into his patrol car last carrier by working a side job while on cloud allowed to remain on duty while fighting a two-page administrative complaint in June February with misrepresenting his in- was taken to a hospital and released the signed in the wake of new allegations was apparently triggered by a recent Romba and his juries and inability to work following a same day He went on sick leave and reofficials said Monday lawyer did not return calls seeking com- collision in his police cruiser a year ago whose Romba allegedly was having sexual re- ment Chief Michael Vietri declined to Romba was on sick leave for about six During the period he was out of work turned in his lations with a woman in his patrol car comment on the sex allegation Monday during which time he was col- officials said Romba told his superiors badge and service weapon and cleaned while on duty when her husband saying it was an internal affairs matter lecting his full salary and partial insur- See PAL PARK Page L-2 Farewell to a soldier Emerson honors hometown hero friend Ryan Griffin saying goodbye to his older brother Kyle an Army By ADAM LISBERG STAFF WRITER the precise rituals and haunting solemnity of military rites His life was celebrated by hundreds of relatives They knew the 20-yearold from Emerson as a sweet but rambunctious kid who played with toy soldiers as a child chased friends around the neighborhood as a teenager They knew him as a young man bristling with rebellious energy they also knew him as a young man straightening his path "We all prayed for a future full of potential," said the Rev who presided over Griffin's six years ago He was a boy who meaning and purpose in his ing and purpose that made Griffin was killed May 30 cident on a highway in Iraq yle Griffin was buried Monday with STAFF PHOTOS BY DANIELLE P RICHARDS specialist killed May 30 in a truck accident in Iraq his death came as a shock to all of Emerson as people from throughout the tight-knit borough tried to honor his life "He was an iconoclast," his father "He always wanted to bend the rules." Griffin's letters home provided a window into how he changed his life "I apologize for all the bad things I've done and said in my life I am truly and deeply sorry." In his last letter I just might not show it." "The boy was quickly becoming a man a real man who could admit his mistakes a man who could confirmation express his love," realize his "Thanks to people finally found dom endures today," life mean- nie O and Nam Knights were among coffin escorts after services at First Congregational Church of River Edge Paramus collision kills two cemetery workers By RAGHURAM VADAREVU STAFF WRITER PARAMUS Two cemetery workers from Paterson were killed on their way to work Monday morning when a landscaping truck broadsided their car sick day payouts targeted Weinberg bill aims Sue Danner said Zancommanding general from which Griffin exemplified the very FUNERAL Page L-2 Jesus Vargas was driving the Nova north on Forest Avenue when he turned onto Soldier Hill Road and the truck slammed into the car's passenger side Perez was pronounced dead at the scene around 8:15 a.m Martinez died at Hackensack Universi- at elected officials By SHANNON D HARRINGTON STAFF WRITER County and local elected officials who qualify for sick and vacation days no longer would be able to cash in their unused days when they leave office under an Assembly bill introduced Monday The proposed legislation comes in the wake of articles in The Record describing retirement payouts to elected officials in recent years including more than $31,000 paid this year to former Bergen County Executive William "Pat" Schuber for the sick and vacation time he accrued during his 12 years in office "It never occurred to me that any elected official could be collecting such a thing," said Assemblywoman Loretta Weinberg Weinberg said that if the bill becomes law it will not take away any sick or vacation time already accrued by elected officials But it would prevent them from gaining any more in the future "You have no contract of your employment," she said "You have the term of your office." Weinberg's bill also would ban similar longevity payouts like the ones received in recent years by at least three Bergen County freeholders Although freeholders are not entitled to paid sick days or vacation time some have qualified for the equivalent of one day's pay for every year in office Weinberg said she also is workSee BILL Page L-2 Cellphone is undoing of suspect in card theft Lure of free gift' leads to easy arrest PARAMUS The promise of a freebie apparently proved too tempting to resist police had one of their easiest arrests in recent memory The case began after police learned that a woman had used a credit card stolen from another woman to buy more than a dozen cellphones since May 31 Detective John Devine directed a manager at Mobile Solutions at the Bergen Mall to call one of the phones and offer the suspect a free gift for making so many purchases of Hackensack showed up at the store Saturday afternoon They also arrested a friend See UNDOING Page L-2 Columnist Elaine D'Aurizio is off KYLE GRIFFIN "The boy was quickly becoming a man a real man who could admit his mistakes a man who could express his love." THE REV Perez and Martinez were passengers in a 1988 Chevrolet Nova with three other occupants All five worked together at Cedar Park Cemetery but the two remaining passengers were recovering Monday afternoon at the hospital The extent of their injuries could not be determined Police were continuing to investigate the accident Lopez was hauling a 46-foot trailer loaded with landscaping equipment The truck is owned by Lawns by Yorkshire in Westwood Raghuram Vadarevu's e-mail address is © 2025 - nowrunning.com | Privacy Policy Veteran director and actor S.A.Chandrasekar has made an adult romantic comedy film featuring Jai opening to mixed and negative reviews from critics and fans The film failed to make a mark and didn’t receive a favourable response at the box office The makers have now released a new video song which was deleted from the film This deleted video song is called ‘Romba Romba Pudikkum’ and it is a romantic number featuring Jai and Vaibhavi Shandilya The song is crooned by Jagdeesh and Neha Nair with lyrics penned by Mohan Rajan This video is shot in an old school method and the highly evident computer graphics make it look artificial The video song has got a mixed response from the fans on YouTube and it can be seen through the comments There are two interesting aspects to notice in Capmaari; this is SAC's 70th directorial project cinematography by Jeevan and editing by GK Prasanna The film got an ‘A’ certificate for its adult content and was strictly catered to the college-goers and youngsters This new video song has been released on the official YouTube channel of Lahari Music who owns the film’s audio rights For now check out this newly released deleted video song ‘Romba Romba Pudikkum’ from Capmaari here (below the images): People looking for online information on ,HridayRaj will find this news story useful Please turn off your ad blocker in order to continue