MAY 2022 – VOLUME 2, ISSUE 02
ON THE RECORD THE MSU DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS RECREATION MAGAZINE
FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR Romayne Eaker-Kelly Director of Campus Recreation and Health Promotion
Hello everyone! It is difficult for me to grasp that the semester is ending. It just seems as though we returned from break yesterday. With the time passing so rapidly, I must take this opportunity to say thank you to all of you that worked hard and supported the University to keep everyone safe and healthy here at the SRC. I know that asking your peers to mask up or download Hawk Check had many challenges and may have caused you to be frustrated or even consider leaving us, but you are a better, stronger leader having been given the experience. THANK YOU for working with us; it has been an absolute pleasure getting to know so many of you. Seniors, as you approach graduation, I want to say you are ready!!! During our training week, I told all of our leaders we are preparing you for your careers; whatever they may be, we build a solid foundation that will support
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When writing your resume, I hope your experience working with campus recreation is front and center.
A final note to our seniors “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” –Paulo Coelho
To all of our student leaders I hope you had a great year and took advantage of all the opportunities campus recreation offered! I look forward to your return in the fall or seeing you over the
you as you enter the career world. We
summer.
wanted to make you more marketable and valuable candidate over others. I know that you have been given many opportunities as a student leader to build your resume; I hope you embraced those opportunities and agree that you have become a strong candidate for your next chapter! When writing your resume, I hope your experience working with campus recreation is front and center. This information will offer your future employer a complete picture of all the valuable expertise you already have so you become the strongest candidate. The mission of our department has always been to give our student leaders the tools necessary not only to apply for an entry-level position but to reach even higher. Let us help; if you need a resume review, the prostaff is always willing!
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Table of Contents MY FAVORITE HP MOMENTS
06
GET TO KNOW YOUR CO-WORKERS
08
HAWK ON WHEELS BIKE LENDING
10
EMPLOYEES’ FAVORITE HOBBIES
14
FAREWELL, SENIORS
16
HOT MERCH AT EQC
18
THE LIFTING CLUB
20
IM & CLUB SPORTS
22
RIDDLES BY JASON
24
RANDOM RAMBLINGS
26
FREE SWIM LESSONS
28
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
30
BRIE’S BAKING CORNER
32
REC OF THE MONTH
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WHERE AT THE SRC?
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POLL OF THE MONTH
40
CAMPUS REC ALUMNI PROFILE
44
FLASHBACK PHOTO
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SENIOR DINNER
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END OF YEAR BBQ
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MY FAVORITE HP MOMENTS Cassidy Walsh Office of Health Promotion Student Leader
As this semester and my two years at Montclair draw to a close, I am lucky enough to be able to reflect fondly on my time here. Within the Office of Health Promotion, I was able to discover my passions in the field of Public Health, push myself in leadership and team roles, and forge friendships that will last long after my time at Montclair. It was an amazing opportunity to help bring life back to campus after the struggle of COVID, and I will take the skills I’ve learned into my professional career in order to better help and educate others. I am so grateful for this place and the team that I’ve worked with, and I couldn’t feel more prepared and optimistic about my future as a Public Health professional! Thank you for everything, please enjoy some highlights and favorite moments from my time in Health Promotion!
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GET TO KNOW YOUR CO-WORKERS
KAYLA SCHAUB BUILDING MANAGER/ OFFICE ASSISTANT BIRTHDAY: November 1ST, 2001 HOMETOWN: Runnemede, NJ MAJOR: Psychology MINOR: Visual Arts HOBBIES: Getting on my friends nerves :) THE CRAZIEST THINGS SHE’S DONE: Ziplining in Jamaica & the Domincian Republic. WHAT ARE 3 THINGS ON YOUR “BUCKET LIST”?: Travel to Europe, have a family & own a corgi.
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TRENT FREEMAN AREA SUPERVISOR OF INTRAMURALS BIRTHDAY: March 7TH, 2000 HOMETOWN: Montvale, NJ MAJOR: Sports Communication HOBBIES: Watching sports, listening to music, playing videogames, writing poetry, exploring nature, connecting with friends. THE CRAZIEST THINGS HE’S DONE: I interviwed an NFL Player on my podcast. WHAT ARE 3 THINGS ON YOUR “BUCKET LIST”?:Completing 100% on LEGO Star Wars TCS, Watch the Giants play in every NFL stadium, and the third thing is to find a third. ON THE RECORD — 9
HAWK ON WHEELS BIKE LENDING
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Now that winter has passed and the warmer days are upon us, the Hawk on Wheels lending program is back in full swing for the spring and summer months. Want to take a bike ride to one of the many local parks and restaurants or take them on a vacation with you? Hawk on Wheels is here to help! We offer bikes in many sizes to accommodate riders of any height and can be borrowed for up to 2 weeks at a time FREE for all students. Ready to get rolling? You can check out all of our lending information here (Link: https://www.montclair.edu/campus-recreation/bike-lending-program/) or you can directly book your pickup appointment here (Link : https://hawkonwheels.youcanbook.me/).
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EMPLOYEES’ FAVORITE HOBBIES Tori Hester
Mia Crider
Listen/ writing music, working out, hanging
Painting, drawing and singing
with friends, visiting museums, and swimming
Skylar Willoughby Running, playing word games, sudoku,
Kayla Schaub
thrifting, and going to local coffee shops.
getting on my friends nerves Ruben Centeno Dylan Fuimo
Singing, watching movies, playing video
Making YouTube videos with friends &
games, making money
family. Carolyn Brosnan Taylor Villacres
Fitness , music , media and travel!
Writing fictional stories, makeup, doing drag, nail art, listening to music, watching
Billy Sarceno
soccer, & fashion
Sleeping & Eating
Caleb Arruda
Trent Freeman
My hobbies are hiking/camping and playing
Watching sports, listening to music, playing
video games my favorite being the Zelda
videogames, writing poetry, exploring
series.
nature, connecting with friends. Vick Gonzalez
Sydney Murillo
I like screenwriting and making digital art
Sleeping and binge watching tv Samson Ansah Sabrina Robinson
Eat, sleep, watch movies
Sports, Piano, Singing, Videogames, Writing, and Board Games
Bakari Gomez Learning history, Building, Video Games.
Ikenna (Ike) Onyegbule Playing sports, watching movies and playing video games.
Krisha Rana Working Out, Playing Basketball, Shopping, Going down the shore
Gabi Lutz I do radio stuff. I also like watching tik toks and online shopping.
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FAREWELL, SENIORS
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HOT MERCH AT EQC
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UA Women’s Shorts with Pockets
$20
Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL
Boxing Gloves
$15
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NOW INTRODUCING...
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THE LIFTING CLUB! Want to keep lifting big after the
Everyone who lifts at least a total of 250
competition? We’ve just launched
pounds will receive a Lifting Club t-shirt
The Lifting Club! The Lifting Club is a
and recognition on the Campus Recreation
recognition of students who perform three
website and have the ability to move up
lifts (squat, bench press, and deadlift) at
as you become stronger. Want more
their 1 repetition maximum. The total of
information on how to join the Club? Check
those three lifts will place participants in
out our Lifting Club page here (Link: https://
three tiers of “membership”;
www.montclair.edu/campus-recreation/
250 pounds, 500 pounds, & 1000 pounds.
fitness/welcome-to-the-lifting-club/).
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CLUB SPORTS STATS Co-ed Cheer finished 2nd at Nationals in Daytona All Girl Cheer finished 4th at Nationals in Daytona Gymnastics qualified for Nationals in Milwaukee and Kat Margolin placed 8th overall! At Gymnastics regionals, Anay Santos Balbuena placed 3rd on vault and 2nd on floor. Joanelle James placed 3rd on floor and 3rd all around. Zac Yanover placed 3rd on vault. Elise Drennon placed 3rd on vault and was the floor champion. Lastly, Kat Margolin was the vault, bars, floor and all-around champion! Women’s Basketball qualified for regionals Men’s Basketball qualified for regionals 5 Wrestling members (Frank Brigati, Rey Miller, Dominic DiMassimo, Ali Iqbal, and Noah Ramadan) competed in nationals
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RIDDLES BY JASON
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How to play: guess the phrases being represented by the following clues. Get creative! The answers can be found flipped at the bottom of the page.
I never was but always will be. No one ever saw me but everyone knows I exist. I give people the motivation to better themselves every day. What am I? One night, a man receives a call from the Police. The Police tell the man that his wife was murdered, and that he should reach the crime scene as soon as possible. The man drops the phone, shocked, and drives 20 minutes to the crime scene. As soon as the man reaches the crime scene, the Police arrest him, and he is convicted of the murder. How did the Police know he committed the crime? A father and son were driving along a dark road. Unfortunately, they got in a one car accident. The father was killed on impact, while the son was transported to the hospital for immediate surgery. The surgeon came out and saw the person and said, “ I can’t do the operation because he’s my son”. Who is the surgeon? Dad Jokes: What do you call a man without a body and a nose? What do you call an American bee? What do you call a cute door? What do you call a funny group of cows?
answers: tomorrow, the police didn’t tell the man where the crime scene was, but the man knew, the other, nobody knows, a usb, a-door-able, a laughing stock ON THE RECORD — 25
RANDOM RAMBLINGS: THE GAUNTLET OF DEVOTION David Bryngil Associate Director of Campus Recreation and Health Promotion
In an interview following Will Smith’s now infamous slap at the 2022 Oscars, comedian Jim Carrey used a fascinating phrase. In commenting on what recently transpired at the Oscars, Carrey said, “A lot of people worked really hard to get to that place and to have their moment in the sun, to get their award for the really hard work they did. It is no mean feat to go through all the stuff you have to go through when you’re nominated for an Oscar. It’s a gauntlet of devotion that you have to do.” It is when I heard that phrase, “gauntlet of devotion”, I was struck (not physically like Chris Rock!) by the power of those words. Carrey’s description of the process people labor through to achieve excellence is spot on. Whether you are an artist, athlete, scientist, student, etc., the only way to truly achieve greatness in your field is to pass through a “gauntlet of devotion.” Success is not easy to achieve. It does not matter if you are a student in a classroom or a professional working in any field. Fundamentally speaking, it takes hard work, unwavering dedication, and passion to rise above mediocrity and achieve success. And for that select handful of human beings who achieve greatness in their chosen field, it is the combination of these aforementioned
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DEVOTION. This is where passion manifests itself. This is how successful individuals separate themselves from the complacent.
characteristics, along with often rare innate
is the trait that drives those with ambition.
ability, that elevates them to these lofty heights.
Without devotion, you may be able to survive,
In order to achieve success and aspire towards
but you won’t thrive in the field that you hope
greatness, individuals must endure a “gauntlet
to succeed in.
of devotion.”
They must pass through
countless tests, overcome obstacles, endure daily rigors and pressure, and be willing to make sacrifices in order to successfully navigate their gauntlet. fortunate
circumstances,
to
survive
the gauntlet but in the end, the reward should be worth But
the price that is paid.
there
is
one
that
is
critical
used
we say farewell to another senior class, and look forward to basking in another summer’s sun, take a moment to think about those truly meaningful words, “gauntlet of devotion.”
It takes grit, and often a little bit of luck or
So, as another academic year comes to an end,
other to
word this
Carrey formula.
Are you prepared to pass through your personal “gauntlet of devotion?”
Have you
even discovered what your own gauntlet may be yet? Ponder and prepare because if you hope to be successful in life, you will need to be ready to face the challenge of a “gauntlet of devotion.” opportunities that still await you.
DEVOTION. This is where passion manifests itself. This is how successful individuals
Just don’t sit around and miss out on them!
separate themselves from the complacent. An unwavering desire to achieve a goal is essential to both short and long-term success in life.
Devotion, to a cause or a vocation,
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• Learn the Basics • Discuss your goals • Improve your technique • Develop a fitness plan to improve your stamina
Swim Lessons occur every Monday to Thursday 7–7:45pm
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FREE SWIMMING LESSONS! Its time to get ready for the summer!
We can also help you get ready for
The
planning
the swim test to become lifeguard
free swim lessons for Montclair State
certified. Classes are free to Montclair
Students through the end of the
State students, and do not require any
semester to help students with their
registration. Just show up! Lessons
swimming skills. Whether it is learning
are Monday to Thursday, from 7pm to
the basics, improving technique or
7:45pm at the Rec Center pool. Stop
developing a fitness plan to improve
by, bring a friend, and improve your
your stamina, we will meet you at any
swimming skills today!
Aquatics
Section
is
level - from beginner to advanced!
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SUMMER ‘22 As the weather turns warmer, we are planning our summer schedule for Outdoor Adventure. Camping, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding - we offer a ton of different programs in the summer for all levels of skill and interest. Be on the lookout for our full schedule coming in May!
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BRIE’S BAKING CORNER: MINI COOKIE CAKES Active Time: 75 Minutes Makes about 24 mini cookie cakes, made in a mini cupcake tray, but can also be made in a regular cupcake tray. Brie Krug Coordinator of Evening Events and Facilities
One of my favorite things to do in my free time is to take baking and cooking classes. I’ve taken quite a few with my favorite chef, Tracy Wilk, in the city at the Institute of Culinary Education. Tracy has taught me how to make pasta, chocolate cupcakes, crepes, lemon cookies, and more. During the peak of the pandemic, Tracy started a trend called “Bake It Forward.” When NYC shut down, Chef Tracy started baking out of her tiny New York apartment and donating all her baked goods to frontline healthcare staff at New York hospitals. The trend spread across the country with others baking and donating (including myself) and out of it was born her cookbook, “Bake It Forward.” A cookbook that my photo and name are published in! In the summer of 2020, I became a recipe tester for Chef Tracy’s new book. I got sneak peeks at her recipes, baked them in my own kitchen, sampled them, and gave feedback to improve the recipes. This is one of my favorite experiences with Chef Tracy and now I can say that I am in a cookbook. The recipe below is for mini cookie cakes. Think cookies in the shape of a cupcake, topped with buttercream frosting. The perfect two-bite snack! I highly encourage you to give them a try! Maybe try baking them for donation to local healthcare workers and really “Bake It Forward!” Or bake them for your favorite graduating senior as a celebration! Or bake them for yourself to celebrate your hard work this year! If you are interested in other recipes from Chef Tracy Wilk, she has her book listed on her website! If you look in the back you might even find my photo!
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Ingredients
Directions
Cookie Dough
1.
Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a
•
1 cup all–purpose flour
mini muffin tray with cucpake
•
½ teaspoon baking soda
liners or grease pan with nonstick
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¼ teaspoon salt
spray. Set aside.
•
¾ stick/ 6 tablespoons unsalted
2.
Whisk together alll–purpose
butter, room temperature
flour,baking soda, and salt in a
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1 teaspoon salt
small bowl. Set aside.
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1⁄3 cup light brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
medium speed, cream together
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1 large egg
butter, granulated sugar, and
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
brown sugar.
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1 cup chocolate chips
Mix on medium-high speed until
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2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
the butter is fluffy and there are no
3.
Using an electric mixer fitted on
lumps, about 3-5 minutes.
Frosting •
4. Once the ingredients are creamed,
1 stick/ 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter,
stream in your egg into the
room temperature
creamed butter, mixing until well
•
1 ½ cups confectioners sugar
combined. Add vanilla extract and
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2 teaspoons heavy cream
mix until combined.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•
½ teaspoon kosher salt
5.
Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Turn off the mixer and using a rubber spatula, fold
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in chocolate chips and sprinkles, mixing until just combined. 6. Portion cookie dough into small balls and fill the mini muffin molds about 2/3 of the way up. 7.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the centers are cooked through. Allow cookies to cool before frosting.
8. While cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting. Using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed beat butter until it becomes fluffy and just off-white. 9. Add confectioners’ sugar and mix until well combined. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix again until well combined. Add 1-2 drops of gel food dye, mixing until the frosting reaches the desired color. 10. Using a pastry bag, pipe swirls onto each cooled cookie. Garnish with sprinkles, if desired.
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FEATURED AS REC OF THE MONTH
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Montclair State University’s Department of Campus Recreation was featured in Campus Rec Magazine as Rec of the Month in April 2022! Brittany Howard gives our facility the recognition it deserves.
READ THE ARTICLE HERE
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
How observant are you? Do you think you know every inch of the SRC? If you think you have an eye for details then here is your chance to win great prizes by entering the “Where at The SRC?” Photo Brain Teaser Challenge
The Rules are Simple Identify the location of these pictured objects that are located inside or outside of the SRC. (Complete rules are included in the contest’s Google Form.) Time matters, so submit your entry form as quickly as possible. The winners will have their names posted at the SRC and announced in the next edition of The SRC Magazine. To submit you answers complete the form:
FILL THE GOOGLE FORM HERE!
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1st Place Kodak Mini Shot 2
instant camera/photo printer
2nd Place Yeti Rambler 26 oz stainless steel
beverage bottle with chug cap
So here we go! Can you correctly tell us where these three objects are located at The SRC?
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? ALEXA GUIDETTI
We asked Campus Recreation employees what their favorite holiday is! We had quite this split on this one. This is what they said:
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? ALEXA GUIDETTI What year did you graduate from MSU? 2019 What was your major(s)? Major: History, Minor: Psychology How many years did you work as a student leader for Campus Rec while at MSU? 4
How did working for MSU Campus Rec help prepare you for life after college? Working for Campus Rec helped prepare me for life after college in almost every aspect. While working at Campus Rec I learned time management and scheduling. As well as working with others, following directions and exceeding supervisor expectations.
Which position(s) did you hold while a student
What advice would you give to today’s MSU
leader in MSU Campus Rec? Area Supervisor of
Campus Rec student leaders? My advice for today’s
Fitness Programs, Personal Trainer, Group X Instructor,
Campus Rec Student Leaders is to get involved and
Guest Relations and Office.
talk to everyone. Attend events and spend time in each of the areas getting to know the people that
What have you been doing since you graduated
work there and what their job entails. The more
from MSU? Since graduating from MSU I obtained a
people you know the more enjoyable your experience
position in law enforcement. I attended and graduated
will be. Also get to know the Professional Staff, they all
from the Division of Criminal Justice Police Academy
have so much knowledge to offer if you take the time
and now work as a Detective for the Bergen County
to listen and talk to them. Enjoy your years working for
Prosecutor’s Office..
Campus Rec, it goes fast!
What is your favorite memory of MSU Campus Rec? My favorite memory of MSU Campus Rec was training week. The days were long, but I loved meeting all the new student leaders or catching up with my friends that I hadn’t seen all Summer. The activities that were planned for us were so much fun and we always learned a lot. Some of my best memories of college were made at Campus Rec.
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FLASH BACK PHOTO
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Before he was the head coach of the MSU men’s club basketball team, Adrian Perry was a standout club player during his student days at MSU. Here is “Coach Adrian” in action during the 2016-17 club season.
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SENIOR DINNER
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END OF YEAR BBQ
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WE’RE NOT JUST A GYM.
If you have something you’d like to see in the next issue of this magazine please reach out to Associate Director of Campus Recreation & Health Promotion, David Bryngil. bryngild@montclair.edu
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