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September 16, 2015

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Enterprise CarShare comes to Campus Town

By Sydney Shaw News Editor

For students at the College without access to a vehicle, a solution has arrived in Campus Town. The PRC Group has implemented a car-share program through Enterprise and Nissan, which opened earlier this month.

All students, including freshmen, are able to rent a car. Currently, two are available. By signing up, students can use the rental service at age 18, rather than the typical rental age requirement of 25, according to Greg Lentine, director of university campus development for PRC Group.

“Every time I drive past, I see one or both of the cars gone,” Lentine said.

“When Enterprise called us and asked to do this program, we knew it would be something big.”

According to the Enterprise CarShare website, hourly rates for students at the College begin at $4.95, while daily rates start at $44. These prices will last through Thursday, Dec. 31, after which prices will rise to $7.50 per hour.

In order to rent a car, students must first become a member online at enterprisecarshare.com/tcnj. There are $15 and $20 yearly membership options, but with the promotional code “1tojoin,” students can purchase a full year membership for $1 through Thursday, Dec. 31.

“There are permanent parking spots for Enterprise CarShare cars in the Campus Town parking lot,” said Jonathan

Photo courtesy of Jonathan Sheridan

Enterprise CarShare brings two rental cars to Campus Town for all students on campus to use.

Sheridan, a junior finance major at the College and the liaison for Enterprise CarShare. “The idea is that students can take these cars as they please.”

According to Sheridan, students should receive a membership key fob in the mail within about a week of becoming a member.

“Once they have their fob, they can use the Enterprise CarShare website or app to reserve a time they would like to use the car,” he said. “At that time, they

go to the car and wave the fob over the windshield. The actual keys will already be in the car, and they’re good to go.”

Enterprise’s website contains video tutorials for becoming a member, reserving a car and fueling up the rental car if it is running low on gas. Since fuel is included in the price of the rental, there is a fuel card in the glove compartment of each vehicle to pay with at the pump.

The cars were delivered to the College with only around 40 miles on the odometers,

according to Sheridan.

“The cars are brand spanking new,” Sheridan said. “They are beautiful and eco-friendly, fuel-efficient Nissans.”

Since there is no physical office for Enterprise CarShare, Sheridan encourages students to reach out to him at sheridj2@tcnj. edu with any questions about the program.

“It’s been in the works for a while, so I’m glad it’s up and running,” Lentine said. “I think it’s the perfect addition to Campus Town.”

Study Abroad Fair opens world to students

By Tom Ballard Correspondent

Photo courtesy of Morgan Lubner

Lion Latenight hosts a memorial event in rememberance of those lost in the attacks on September, 11, 2001. Fourteen years later, students at the College reflect on their experiences that day.

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Alumni Grove seemed a little more diverse on Wednesday, Sept. 9, when the Center for Global Engagement held its annual study abroad fair. This year, students can take advantage of opportunities in cities ranging from London to Vietnam.

“We send students to all six inhabited continents, primarily… to western Europe and Australia,” Senior International Officer John Stauff said. “You name it, we’ve been there.”

According to Stauff, approximately 30 percent of the graduating class studied abroad in some capacity, which is slightly up from previous years.

“As the College focuses

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on signature experiences and global experiences we have seen a rise in study abroad programs,” he said.

One of the College’s new study abroad programs comes from the School of Nursing, Health and Exercise Science.

“This is our first department specific study abroad,” said Dr. Sharon Byrne, co-chairperson of the department of nursing. “We’re embedding it into an elective course for January called ‘Nursing and Global Health.’”

The program, according to Byrne, will send students on a health mission to the area around Port-au-Prince, Haiti, during the month of January. They will work with Explorers San Frontiers, a Philadelphia-based organization that runs Features / Page 13

health missions to Haiti.

“It teaches them (how to deal with patients in a core environment). It will also benefit them not only for their nursing assessment skills and their primary care nursing skills, but also for being able to engage in some self education programs,” Byrne said. “And then, of course, getting that cultural piece of living and working in Haiti with the Haitian people at the same time.”

Any student in good standing with at least a 3.5 GPA can apply to study abroad, according to Stauff. But while any student can study abroad during a winter or summer term, Stauff recommends that students wait until their sophomore year to spend a semester abroad.

Also at the fair were independent organizations that run study abroad opportunities for students.

“I think that word is getting around on campus,” said Jane Dickson, international relations manager for the Foundation of International Education, the company that hosts the College’s London study abroad program. “The amount of students participating is really growing… every semester seems to be growing by a couple of students.

“The students that I talk to always talk about developing their level of independence,” Dickson said.

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SG fighting for extended library hours

By Alyssa Sanford Web Editor Newly elected officials were officially sworn in at the Student Government general body meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9,

by President Casey Dowling.

Among the initiates were Amanda Williams, vice president of Advancement; sophomore class President Kelly Capestro; the entire freshman class council; and senators of Arts & Communication, Business, Education, Engineering and Humanities & Social Sciences.

“Congratulations and welcome,” Vice President Javier Nicasio said specifically to the new freshmen members of SG. “You’re going to have a lot of memories (from your involvement in SG).”

Dowling announced that in spite of elections held on Tuesday, Sept. 7, there are still several open positions in the organization: a senator of Science and two senators of Nursing, Health and Exercise Science are needed, and the positions will be filled by appointment, according to Dowling.

“If you have friends interested in (running for) Student Government, have them email the SG account,” Dowling said.

Nicasio discussed two upcoming events for SG members and the campus community: the SG retreat on Friday, Sept. 25,

and “Advocate,” which will be held in the Business Building Lounge on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Advocate,” a mandatory event for all SG members, is also a campus-wide, SFBfunded event that is being held “to jumpstart advocacy efforts on our campus,” Nicasio said.

Olivia White, vice president of Student Services, announced that her committee is searching for an Athletics Chair. The position is open to any varsity athlete on campus, and that person would sit on a governance committee that is essentially “SG for athletes,” according to White.

White also announced continuing efforts to extend library hours during finals week.

Last semester, Student Services was able to negotiate with the library to stay open for 24 hours straight, and the committee is seeking to replicate that success this term.

Ceili Boles, vice president of Governmental Affairs, announced that in honor of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 16, GA will hold a “Family Feud” night from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Physics Building room 117. Immediately afterwards, GA will livestream the second Republican debate from 8 p.m to 10 p.m.

Next, Community Relations Vice President Brittany Angiolini urged the general body to attend the College’s “Blue Out”

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Nicasio speaks to those in attendance, welcoming the new members. football game on Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon in order to kick off “a lot of awesome bonding” within the organization this year.

Priscilla Nunez, vice president of Equity and Diversity, announced to a round of applause and a clip of Brazilian samba music that the event, “A Touch of Home,” was “fully funded” by SFB. It will be held on Monday, Sept. 28, during meal equivalency hours in Alumni Grove.

The event boasts “cultural dances,” free food, henna tattoos and “a really lively DJ,” Nunez said.

Later, Vice President of Administration and Finance Tyler Holzer discussed advocacy for finishing the Metzger Drive sidewalk loop, explaining that it’s “a large

safety hazard” and “an environmental concern” because students are more likely to drive than walk around the loop, which creates a carbon emission problem.

Finally, class council presidents addressed the general body.

Senior class President Emily Montagna announced that the first Senior Night will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Robert Kinloch, junior class president, is working on booking Junior Night at Colonial Bowling, which will take place “hopefully in the middle of October.” Finally, sophomore class President Kelsey Capestro brought up a fundraising idea: installing a putting green on campus on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Fire extinguisher used to vandalize New Res lounge

By Colleen Murphy Managing Editor

• A female student was issued a summons for underage drinking on Friday, Sept. 4, at 1:10 a.m., according to Campus Police. The student was found sitting in Decker Hall and had a strong odor of alcohol, Campus Police said.

The female told police that she had two drinks of Jungle Juice in her room and had also been drinking at an offcampus party.

• A black 10-speed Schwinn bicycle was stolen from the bleacher side of the track sometime between Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m., Campus Police reported. The student had locked his

bike to a light pole and when he returned the next day, the bicycle was gone. According to Campus Police, the bike is valued at $200.

• An incident of criminal mischief was reported to Campus Police on Tuesday, Sept. 8, after a Residential Director found fire extinguisher discharge in the New Residence Hall basement lounge.

The extinguishing agent, a dry powder, was sprayed throughout the room “without cause,” Campus Police said. The incident happened sometime between the evening of Monday, Sept. 7, and the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 8. The extinguisher was valued at $75, and no further damage was reported at the time, according to Campus Police.

• A green iPhone 5c in a pink and white case was stolen from the fourth floor of the library on Tuesday, Sept. 8, sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m., according to Campus Police. The cell phone was placed on the desk where the student was sitting, but because she was listening to media for class through her headphones, the student said did not realize that someone had approached her table or walked by, Campus Police reported.

The student asked both the fourth floor’s media services desk and the first floor’s main desk to see if anyone had turned the phone in, but no one had.

The phone is valued at $500, Campus Police said.

Anyone with information can contact Campus Police at 609-771-2345.

SFB funds events embracing diversity & culture

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The Muslim Student Association requests money for its annual Eid Dinner.

By Jackie Delaney Production Manager The Student Finance Board met on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to review requests for several events rich in culture and diversity.

First, Student Government requested $615.69 for a new event called “A Touch of Home.” According to the information packet, the purpose of the event is to “promote cultural awareness through the participation and demonstration of dances, Greek strolls, music and food.”

Vice President of Equity and Diversity Priscilla Nuñez described the event as “culturally based.” She said SG plans to offer dance workshops, a Henna tattoo station and “a map where students are able to put a sticker on where they’re from.” “A Touch of Home” will be held in Alumni

Grove on Monday, Sept. 28, during Meal Equivalency hours. It was fully funded by the board.

Next, the Muslim Student Association presented for $7,315.86 for its annual Eid Dinner. This event is MSA’s biggest event of the semester. The holiday celebrates “the sacrifice that Abraham made for the sake of God, a major event in all three Abrahamic religions,” according to MSA’s proposal. This dinner will be the group’s 10th Annual Eid Dinner, which has in the past helped to “bring campus together” and “shed light onto what Muslims are like and what our traditions are,” MSA President Heba Jafri said.

The event will feature a performance by well-known Muslim comedian Azhar Usman. Attendees will receive a wristband after he performs, which will be

used as a ticketing system to eat dinner afterwards. The event, which was fully funded, will run from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Decker Hall Social Space.

Chi Upsilon Sigma, the College’s Latin sorority, then presented for four different events. The first request was $180 for a tabling event in the Student Center called “DeTalks,” a program that plans to “educate the campus community on healthy ways to detox,” according to the sorority’s proposal.

The table will be facilitated by a nursing student, who will provide samples and recipes that aim to detox in different ways. The request was fully funded, and the program will run during Meal Equivalency hours, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25.

Chi Upsilon Sigma then requested $93 for a program called “I Am Not My Hair.” The organization aims to discuss the culture of hair, providing “natural remedies to use for their hair,” said the group. It is designed for “women of color who, due to the type of hair they have, usually suffer from insecurity issues,” according to the proposal packet. The organization plans to use natural ingredients like avocados, aloe vera and eggs to create hair products for attendees to take home. SFB fully funded the event, which will take place on Monday, Sept. 21, at 8:30 p.m. in Social

Sciences room 225.

The sorority then presented for “What Not to Wear: Career Edition,” an event it is co-sponsoring with the Career Center.

The event aims to “educate the campus community on what to wear for a professional setting, including interviews or in a career field,” according to the sorority.

The sisters of the sorority will be modeling different outfits and the Career Center will critique how each is appropriate or inappropriate for the professional world.

There will also be a raffle for two $55 gift cards, which SFB stipulated must be from a clothing store, for winners to spend on professional clothes. The program was fully funded and will be held in Education Building room 115, on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Chi Upsilon Sigma’s last proposal was for “Diamonds of Sierra Leone,” an event that will educate the community, covering “the history surrounding diamonds of Sierra Leone, the Civil War of 1991, the new Kimberly Process, life within Sierra Leone during the late 1900s, as well as the horrors its people faced until recently,” according to the information packet.

The request, which was $50 for plastic diamond rings to distribute to the audience, was fully funded by SFB. The program will start at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Social Sciences Building room 223.

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Lion Latenight hosts 9/11 remembrance event

Photo courtesy of Morgan Lubner

Students meet in the Lion’s Den, gathering in remembrance of 9/11.

By Morgan Lubner Correspondent Fourteen years after the attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001 shocked our nation, Lion Latenight along with TCNJ EMS, the American Veterans Club and the Brower Student Center Staff, held a remembrance event in honor of the lives lost.

“It’s our responsibility to say ‘We lived through this’… it needs to be observed with the reverence it deserves,” senior Spanish and secondary education double major Zachary Dzierzgowski said.

Dzierzgowski, the undergraduate program

manager for the Brower Student Center, was the driving force behind the event.

The event began with the national anthem and a slideshow created by Dzierzgowski that reflected on the events of 9/11. The first slide emblazoned with #TCNJremembers only added to the evident patriotism students felt as they remembered the events 14 years later.

Following the slideshow, sophomore biology major Anil Salem, president of the American Veterans Club at the College, spoke about his connection to 9/11.

His father was in the World Trade Center during the bombings of 1993. Luckily,

he was on the 73rd floor and was not physically harmed by the event. Years later, Salem’s father was working and happened to be in New York City when the second plane hit the second tower in 2001. Even though he was young when 9/11 took place, Salem said, “I still remember my mom and I were watching the news and we were really concerned, you know, is Dad coming home?”

Salem’s father did come home by 8 p.m. that night, but many other families were not so fortunate. Salem felt very strongly about the people who helped out during the attacks in Manhattan, so he formed the American Veterans Club last semester.

“So many people, especially the EMTs and a lot of the law enforcement, really helped out on 9/11 and without them, a lot more lives could’ve been lost,” Salem said.

“It’s sad that a lot of universities and colleges don’t have veterans organizations on campus, and it’s very disturbing because the veterans do so much for us and we could give back to them.”

The club’s first meeting is on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Senior nursing major Emma Schneider, training captain of TCNJ EMS, spoke after Salem. Schneider told the audience about her involvement in fire departments and Lions EMS, now TCNJ EMS. She explained how brotherhood within the forces, no matter if you knew them or not, was

always a big point made to her throughout all of her endeavors, and that those lost on 9/11 were no exception to that.

“The exact number of those who actually responded won’t ever be known, but what is known is that they are heroes,” she said, “and those who were killed on 9/11, they were heroes, too, and they still are.”

The event closed with some final words from Dzierzgowski.

“If you think about horrific things that have happened, like the Titanic sinking or Pearl Harbor or any other great hardship or loss that transpired during that event, the fact that we do remember and talk about these moments ensures that these victims can never truly be forgotten and fade into history.”

After his words, a moment of silence ensued, followed by the playing of “God Bless America.”

As Lion Latenight also partnered with “Operation Gratitude,” during the entire event, students could write letters to the troops and also donate items to send overseas.

Karissa Czepiga, the assistant manager at the Student Center, captured why we need to have 9/11 memorial events like this, even now, years later.

“9/11, out of tragedy, taught us how strong of a nation we are,” she said. “It was a test of resiliency, but showed us that even under hard times, we bounce back.”

New book details how college students find purpose

By Roderick Macioch Correspondent

Students, faculty and staff recently came together in celebration of a newly published book detailing the life and struggles of college students as they discover who they wish to become.

Tim Clydesdale, a professor of sociology at the College, celebrated the recent publication of his book, “The Purposeful Graduate,” by participating in a student-author panel discussion in the library auditorium on Friday, Sept. 11.

Along with three student panelists, Clydesdale discussed his book, which emphasizes the importance of college students finding a true sense of purpose on an educational, spiritual and personal level, as well as the means by which this self-discovery can be achieved.

The book details programs that colleges have adopted in order to encourage students to reach an understanding of their purpose, both before and after graduation. Clydesdale’s research has shown that participation in such activities empowers students to learn who and what they truly are as well as what they want to become. In doing this, they find their vocation and gain the persistence to pursue it, whatever this calling might be in the future.

Between research and writing, “The Purposeful Graduate” is the product of seven years of work and dedication from Clydesdale, who has been at the College since 1996.

Specifically, Clydesdale examined the effects of self-exploration programs on 88 campuses around the country, which were funded by a grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. The panel was introduced by Elizabeth Borland, chair of sociology and anthropology, who acknowledged her department and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences for presenting the event, as well as the cooperation of Sociology Program Assistant Karen Dubrule. As the event was held on the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Borland used the anniversary as an example of an event that makes people think deeply about their true purpose in life. “(Such events have the power to) renew our commitment to finding a way to build a better world,” Borland said. This commitment, achieved by direct, systematic and creative programs for exploration of purpose and thoughtful community engagement, is a major topic discussed in “The Purposeful Graduate.”

The first of the three student panelists, junior special education and sociology double major Abbi Anker, then discussed her impressions of Clydesdale’s book. She discussed how Clydesdale emphasized the concept of education with a higher purpose, because college is not merely four years spent earning a degree. Social institutions, such as colleges, have the power to serve as environments where people can discover who they are and devote themselves to a vocation based on this self-discovery.

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Clydesdale discusses his recent book, ‘The Purposeful Graduate,’ alongside three student panelists.

Anker explained the “garden metaphor” used throughout Clydesdale’s book, which serves to explain why a program’s setting will be a factor in its effectiveness. Every college is unique, so the programs introduced to nourish self-discovery must be unique as well.

The second panelist, junior sociology major Jennifer Teets, discussed how becoming a “purposeful graduate” allows a student to achieve both “self-knowledge” and “self-transcendence.” Self-knowledge means realizing and learning how to utilize one’s unique combination of skills and talents, while self-transcendence highlights gaining a desire and ability to use self-knowledge for the betterment of the community, not just for oneself. These elements of self-discovery give a long-term perspective to the purpose and goals of a graduate’s career and life. When these are realized, a vocation is found. Quoting Clydesdale’s book, she said, “a job is just a job. A vocation is who you are.”

The third and final student panelist, junior sociology major Moses Yasin, who is on a pre-med track, then discussed his personal experiences that first ignited his desire to discover his purpose and vocation.

After receiving a bad grade during the second semester of his freshman year, Yasin began to doubt that his aspirations were truly worth pursuing. However, through meaningful service as a Bonner Scholar, Yasin stopped stressing and found a sense of purpose. Community service is an example of the meaningful experiences emphasized by Clydesdale in “The Purposeful Graduate.” These experiences achieve the dual effect of positively impacting the community and, on a more personal level, reducing stress and giving participants an increased sense of purpose.

Clydesdale, who spoke next, described his book as “an invitation to conversation” to encourage college students to “take a step back and think more widely” — both on a local and global level.

Clydesdale admits that it can be difficult to get college

students to start thinking and talking about what they truly want out of their education, but has found that anxiety can be a “hook” to unite students and start them thinking and talking about self-purpose.

It takes about a year for students to fully adjust to college life (the subject of Clydesdale’s previous book, “The First Year Out”), but after this first year, students may begin to think about the bigger picture, as they find themselves wondering, doubting, second guessing and saying things like, “I don’t know for sure who I want to be,” according to Clydesdale.

At this stage, a student may begin to gain interest in religious activities, which Clydesdale says can improve an individual’s resilience to setbacks and lead to an increased sense of purpose. This sense of religiously-inspired motivation, combined with a realization of one’s role in the community and self-transcendence, leads to what Clydesdale calls “holy grit:” a determination to lead a life lived for God and/or humankind, and the persistence to overcome obstacles that threaten to block this aspiration from being realized.

Though religious conversation is often stifled in public institutions, Clydesdale believes that people should put aside this reluctance because avoiding the subject does much more harm than embracing it.

If a college is willing to foster students’ self-discovery, it can make college a truly life-changing experience, where students can not only choose a career but, on an even higher level, learn more about who they are, and devote themselves to a vocation, explained Clydesdale.

“I’d rather see higher education steer us into the future than see it steered into the future by others,” Clydesdale said. “Higher education needs to sets its own agenda, rather than have its agenda set by politicians or customers whose only concern is cost and speed of the education, and not the quality, breadth or depth of its impact.”

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Abroad / Studying abroad unlocks students’ potential

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Upcoming Events First Swing Dance Lesson of the Semester Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Recreation Center Dance Studio room 115 Taiko Workshops Thursday, Sept. 17 at 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Music Building room 27 Brown Bag: Voices of Participatory Medicine: Can We Improve the Healthcare System?

Friday, Sept. 18 at 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Mayo Concert Hall Constitution Day Talk Friday, Sept 18 at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Library Auditorium

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not see on campus… it’s a way of broadening your horizons and also a way of increasing your confidence.”

Stauff shared Dickson’s view that studying abroad can increase students’ awareness.

“When you study abroad you learn a lot about your potential,” he said. “You learn a lot about yourself when you are away from home. With that information you can plot a course for your education, or your job search… I find that students who studied abroad end up in the places where they wanted to be versus students who don’t have the opportunity to leave New Jersey.”

Many students took advantage of the fair to collect information about possible study

abroad options in the future.

“I love traveling and meeting new people,” freshman international studies major Gayle Mayani said.

Mayani says she would be interested in studying abroad in either Egypt, Jordan or Dubai.

“I’m taking Arabic and (studying abroad) is a requirement for my major,” Mayani said.

Students who wish to find out more information on study abroad programs can find it online at the Center for Global Engagement website, cge.tcnj.edu, or attend the weekly study abroad program that the organization hosts every Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Social Sciences Building, room 105.

Karaoke Night Friday, Sept. 18 at 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Lion’s Den Food Court Wired Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Decker Hall Social Space Yogathon Sunday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on the ABE lawn Benefit jazz concert featuring Karrin Allyson Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. in the Mayo Concert Hall. Doors open at 2:15 p.m.

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Remains of early human species discovered

By Elise Schoening Review Editor

Earlier this week, National Geographic researchers revealed the findings of a new species that is believed to be an early ancestor of Homo sapiens. Researchers announced the find on Thursday, Sept. 10, reported CNN. The remains of the new species, named Homo Naledi, were unearthed from the depths of a cave in South Africa, according to CNN. The monumental find includes over 1,550 remains, which were discovered at the Rising Star Cave outside Johannesburg, South Africa.

“It is the most significant and extensive discovery of early human relative fossils ever made on the continent of Africa,” paleontologist and excavation leader Lee Berger said to R&D Magazine.

Reaching the fossils proved difficult, as the cave entrance measures a meager 7.5 inches in diameter. According to National Geographic, six female researchers with small frames were brought in to excavate

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Hundreds of fossils and skeleton pieces are unearthed in Rising Star cave. the bones from within the cave. They had to squeeze through a number of tight passageways to reach the final chamber that was littered with ancient remains.

The team has uncovered the remains of at least 15 individuals of various ages, including infants, teens and even a fully-developed adult, reported The Guardian. Berger and his team have used these remains and

modern technology to reconstruct the new species, which appears apelike and shares many characteristics with humans. The males are believed to be roughly five feet tall, while the females are slightly shorter, according to The Guardian.

The researchers have not yet been able to identify how old the bones are. The new species possesses a remarkable mix of both

primitive and advanced characteristics. The structure of their legs and feet allows them to walk upright, reported National Geographic.

Their hands also share an uncanny resemblance to human hands. Yet, their finger bones are curved, a common feature among apes.

According to Berger, there are still hundreds, if not thousands, of remains within the cave that have not yet been excavated and we still have much to learn about these distant ancestors of ours, reported National Geographic.

“Homo Naledi was doing something that until this moment, we thought was unique to modern humans,” Berger told National Geographic. “That is deliberate disposal of the dead.”

This idea demonstrates the complexity of our ancient ancestors and challenges the common notion that humans are far more advanced than other species. Even in 2015, we still have much to learn about our lineage.

“What Naledi has taught us is that there is clearly more out there that we didn’t know,” Berger said to National Geographic.

Apple presents their latest innovative lineup

By Olivia Rizzo Social Media Editor Apple announced its newest upgrades in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 9, in an executive presentation — where they broke some of their own rules.

One of the most shocking additions to Apple’s product line is something the late Steve Jobs, cofounder of Apple, had once regarded as passé — a stylus pen called Apple Pencil, for $100, reported the New York Times.

Apple presented their latest iPad that also includes a feature which top leaders of the company once regarded as unfashionable — the new iPad Pro features a larger screen and faster processor, and will be fitted to use a new optional keyboard that attaches to the tablet.

As always, everything has its price. According to the Times, the iPad Pro is set to cost $800, not

including the keyboard, which costs an additional $170. This brings the iPad, keyboard, stylus combo to a total cost of $1,070.

“The tablet, stylus and keyboard make for a combination computing device that Apple executives had long said that they wouldn’t create ... indicating the people running the company today are willing to forget about the past as they try to cater to shifting consumer tastes,” reported the author of the Times article.

At the forefront of Apple’s product line, the new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus were highlighted in an extensive two-hour presentation on Wednesday. The new phones feature a new featured called 3D Touch, according to the Times. This new capability allows users access to different menus based on how much pressure is used while pressing a button.

The new iPhones will operate on iOS 9 — Apple’s newest operating system.

According to Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are “the most advanced smartphones in the world,” reported the Times.

The new phones were made available to order on Saturday, Sept.

12, and will be launched on Sept. 25 with the iPhone 6S costing $200 and the iPhone 6S Plus costing $300, reported the Times.

The Apple Watch will include news apps, such as Facebook Messenger and Airstrip.

The Apple TV finally received its own major upgrade after three years. Cook showcased the TV’s new upgrades as “the company’s most ambitious effort yet to become the focal point of home entertainment systems,” reported the Times.

Apple TV will include new apps for shopping and travel and will include access to video games.

Apple’s voice assistant, Siri, will now bring her voice to the new TV.

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Apple CEO presents new features of the Apple Watch.

With Siri’s help, search capabilities are said to enhance.

The other stellar announcement of the day was that of Apple’s new payment plan. Customers can now choose to pay $32 a month to upgrade their phone each year if they buy their phone through Apple.

Now only time will tell if Apple’s innovative technology can compete

in the cutthroat technology industry — even if some of that innovation were something executives once said they wouldn’t produce.

“The market will decide whether it’s a good idea for Apple to do things that it has said it wouldn’t or that people don’t think it should,” said Tuong Huy Nguyen, a Gartner technology analyst to the Times.

“So far, the market has liked it.”

Government corruption leads to Guatemalan election

AP Photo

Front-runner Morales poses at press conference.

By Candace Kellner Staff Writer

Guatemala has lost more than a dozen cabinet members, ministers and government officials after the surfacing of a political scandal involving Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina and Vice President Roxana Baldetti.

Molina submitted his resignation on Thursday, Sept. 3, after

the Guatemalan Congress voted in favor of stripping the head of state of his prosecutorial immunity. The vote was unanimous, 132-0, and Molina and Baldetti are now in custody, according to CNN. The Guatemalan attorney general’s office and a U.N. investigating commission suspected Molina and Baldetti of receiving bribes in exchange for lowering taxes for companies seeking to import products into the country. According to CNN, Molina and Baldetti have both denied the accusations.

Alejandro Maldonado, the vice president under Pérez Molina, was sworn in as his successor on Thursday, Sept. 3.

According to CNN, Maldonado has been vice president since May when he took over after Baldetti’s resignation in May of this year. Maldonado has requested the resignation of the entire cabinet after the scandal.

Guatemala will receive its new president next month after a runoff election. The race’s front-runner is Guatemalan comedian-turned politician, Jimmy Morales. Morales will face off with either businessman Manuel Baldizón or former First Lady Sandra Torres. According to Guatemala’s electoral tribunal, Morales had 1.14 million votes, or more than 24 percent of the votes. Baldizón, is running neck and neck with Torres, with 19.41 percent and 19.25 percent of the vote, respectively, according to CNN. Guatemala City has been the scene of protest since

Thursday, April 16, when authorities publicly announced the corruption scheme. Constitution Square, in the heart of the capital, housed tens of thousands of protesters on Thursday, Aug. 27, in what is thought to be the largest demonstration in the country so far this year, reported CNN. Gabriel Wer, student and leader of Justice Now Movement, cast his ballot dressed in black to demonstrate his belief that the current political system is dead.

“We’re in mourning because we know the electoral system we have nowadays is not the best,” Wer told CNN. “We wanted to show in a very visible way that we’re outraged with this situation, with a process that has been corrupted. There are more than 1,400 candidates being investigated who are still running (out of a total of 23, 497).” Álvaro Montenegro, another member of Justice Now, said that protesters have objected corruption in various ways.

“Many people called for annulling votes... for leaving ballots blank,” Montenegro told CNN. “Other voters were casting ballots for the small parties, rejecting polls and choosing a candidate that was not among the leaders.”

Millions of Guatemalans cast their ballots on Sunday, Sept. 6, to choose a new president, vice president, 158 members of Congress and 338 mayors. A runoff election for the presidency was widely expected with 14 presidential candidates, according to CNN.

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Editorial

Construction fences take away ‘homey’ feel of campus

How would I describe the beginning of my senior year of high school? Hectic. My brain wracked with thoughts of where I would be spending the next four years, and more importantly, how I would finish all these college applications on time. As last minute as it could get, I was still finishing off some college visits in hopes of finalizing my list, sending in my applications and embarking on the dreaded wait and the daily mailbox check for large university envelopes packed with good news.

I first stepped foot on this campus three years ago on my college tour, and like most people who visit campus for the first time, I wondered “What the heck are those giant balls on the lawn?” “Pixels,” the tour guide would tell me, and even as a junior at the College, I am still strangely weirded out by them.

But anyway, this was it. TCNJ. The College of New Jersey. A fantastic school, according to the holy “2013 List of Best Universities” college handbook, which my mom read as if it were a daily newspaper.

I had honestly never heard of the College until a few months prior in my junior year when the seniors in my high school started committing to schools — the College being a shared choice for a handful of them.

So as I began my first trek across campus, admiring the beautiful brick building community, the friendly faces and the convenience of being located on a small campus where nothing was farther than a 10-minute walk, I realized why so many others had committed to this school.

Something felt comforting. Something about this campus made me feel less nervous about moving an hour and a half away from my home of 17 years. The campus was absolutely beautiful, perfectlysized, and it was home — effortlessly, I decided to commit here.

Fast forward to 2015 and a lot has changed. The Student Center is a work in progress, the Rat is gone and more and more green construction fences keep popping up. Campus Town has been launched, and the new bookstore has been opened. And while many people are excited about all these new additions to the school, I feel a little bit uneasy.

Maybe I’m bad at accepting change, but something about my return to campus this semester has made me feel like I’m not returning to the same school I’ve attended for the past two years.

My walks to class used to be scenic, but now I follow the green fence maze everywhere. Also, I used to visit the Student Center every day, whether to go to the bookstore to pick up a newspaper, to see what tables and events they had set up or for club meetings.

But those days have been long put on pause as they renovate.

And don’t get me wrong, it’s great that they are sprucing up the Student Center, but I will probably be ready to graduate by the time they finish.

Something is, well, different about campus this year. I guess just as I have grown up, the campus has grown. But I can’t help but feel that part of the reason I loved this school so much was the quaintness and sense of community. Now as the school is expanding, I feel like the campus is becoming less homey. I miss going to the Rat or just hanging out in the Student Center. I miss when I could just roam on campus without all this construction. I miss the smallness of the school. I miss my college tour and that first visit to campus.

And while Campus Town is a nice addition, it’s a bit lonely when only one store is open at the moment. Granted, I’m judging the school during its extreme makeover, and things can only get better from here. I’m sure in a few months, progress will have been made and Campus Town will start to collect a crowd and things will be better. But sometimes I wonder, at least for now, did the College really need an extreme makeover like this?

Because I thought it was perfect all along.

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“It’s been in the works for a while, so I’m glad it’s up and running. I think it’s the perfect addition to Campus Town.”

— Greg Lentine, director of university campus development for PRC Group, on the Enterprise CarShare Program

“Patrick Donohue, a stranger whose identitiy has just been made known to me inspired me to write and ‘thank him for being a great man.’”

— Maleak Branch, inmate at NJ State Prison

“Higher education needs to sets its own agenda, rather than have its agenda set by politicians or customers whose only concern is cost and speed of the education, and not the quality, breadth or depth of its impact.”

— Tim Clydesdale, sociology professor

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Opinions

Prison poem Bullies shame thin bodies ‘A stranger’ Former Assistant Provost Pat Donohue worked closely with the Prison Outreach Program at the College.

Maleak Branch, 39, is an inmate serving a 30-year sentence at the New Jersey State Prison.

Branch is a pen pal with Christine Fogler, an adjunct history professor at the College. While Branch did not know Donohue personally, he was inspired by his story. The following poem was written

by Branch as a eulogy to Donohue.

Patrick Donohue, a stranger Whose identity has just been made known to me

By Maleak Branch Age 50 — Donna, Patrick James, Catherine Mary (wife, son, daughter) Members of his grieving family The College of New Jersey The Bonner Center Greg Grant Academic Sports Academy Institute for Prison Teaching and Outreach Are just a few places where he dedicated his time and energy To the people faithfully Today through my writing I eulogize A stranger whose identity has just been made known to me

“Today through my writing I eulogize a stranger whose identity has just been made known to me.”

Sounds like knowing you would have been A pleasure — would have been Proud to call you brother, Like your real brothers, Peter and Jimmy Speculations attached to the death Were noted as “job related stress” Who knows When each person’s time comes How, when, where, why, or who Will be nearby, when it’s time to go…

No judgments on how or why you left From your arrival to your departure You held many titles I think the most important being “Husband and Father” No one knows about The amount of time on Earth Allotted, and so knowing you And mourning you Remains with all who are left brokenhearted To Friends and Family: Do not allow His way of departure to be the focus Point of his rich life, Even in death he is teaching For example: Patrick Donohue, a stranger whose Identity has just been made known to me Inspired me to write and “Thank him for being a Great Man.”

YouTube.com

Arbour discusses fat-shaming.

By Kelly Corbett Social Media Editor

Earlier this month, YouTube comedian Nicole Arbour posted a video titled “Dear Fat People,” where she discussed how fat-shaming does not exist. Now I’m not going to rant on how ridiculously insensitive this hatefilled clip was, and while I definitely believe fat-shaming exists unlike this Internet diva, I feel like body-shaming is the real issue.

“Fat people made that (fat-shaming) up. That’s a race card with no race,” Arbour said in her controversial sixminute clip that resulted in her channel being temporarily shut down. “Are you going to tell the doctor that they’re being ‘mean’ and ‘fat-shaming you’ when they say you have fucking heart disease?” she said.

It’s not just heavier individuals

getting shamed for their weight anymore, it’s everyone. Thinner individuals are getting scorned for their lighter limbs.

Boys are being brainwashed that the only way they’ll ever be a man is if they lift weights and fuel up on protein.

Fat-shaming, skinny-shaming and body-shaming all exist. It started just as fat-shaming. If someone wore a larger size or took an extra serving of food, they would often be judged, sometimes silently, other times out loud.

Now society has turned to not just targeting the heavier, but the lighter, as well. People tell the slender girl she has no curves or vex her with questions, such as, “Do you even eat?” They also heckle the thin boy with “do you even lift?.”

Elle magazine ran an article online this week introducing the newest trend in gunning down women’s self-esteem: “Thighbrows.” Elle defined this term as “a set of folds that frames the tops of thighs and separates leg from butt.” I guess the unrealistic thigh gap apparently won’t suffice anymore.

A woman needs to be sculpted in a way where she is not too thin, but not too heavy — following an hourglass figure and whatever new sensational trend that society deems as “in.”

While women are usually those quelled in body ridicule, that doesn’t mean men take a backseat in the shaming section. Some of the

strongest men I know have never done a deadlift in their life, yet are being converted to lifters and muscle milk fiends.

Even here at the College’s Physical Enhancement Center, bodies of all shapes and sizes pace along on the treadmill, their dampened faces demonstrating their hard work.

In one corner, you’ll see girls squatting and lifting weights because, presumably, they want a fuller figure.

You’ll see another girl hiking up a StairMaster machine to rid herself of her “jiggly” thighs. And at last, you’ll see almost every boy lifting his weight in dumbbells.

As children, girls paraded around with Barbie dolls and boys played with buff superheroes like The Incredible Hulk. Now we’re expected to resemble these unobtainable figures.

Larger and smaller individuals will get ridiculed, and certain body parts of ours will be criticized for not being toned or round enough. Honestly, no one is safe.

Society will seep through your clothing, measure your makeup, criticize your canvas, bash your body and steal your confidence — no matter what size or shape you are. Don’t be bullied into feeling down about yourself because society constantly declares a new “hot” body standard.

Like, c’mon, “thighbrows?”

Students studying overseas soar

By Alexa Kelber As a senior at the College, I feel it to be an obligation and a right of passage to divulge the most important piece of advice that I have learned throughout my collegiate career: study abroad.

While there’s definitely a long list of do’s and don’ts that I could provide you with — do move into an offcampus house with your seven best friends, don’t let it be next to a deranged ex-convict — the most important thing you should do is expose yourself to a different country and completely let yourself go. Let your guard down and expand your boundaries.

This past summer, I set off for a Maymester that allotted me three weeks to immerse myself in all that is Spain. My program took us all over the country, hitting cities like Granada, Segovia, Seville and, of course, Madrid and Barcelona. I unintentionally discovered things about myself that I would not have known if it were not for this experience.

I went into this knowing no one and came out valuing the genuine friendships that were formed over figuring out how to order tapas (Spain’s signature small dishes that come with a complimentary drink) at a tapas bar, splitting a 10 euro taxi to Domino’s that we didn’t know how to order from the hotel and navigating the bustling streets and daunting Metro in Barcelona.

Furthermore, I learned that I will never subject myself to a museum ever again and that, when I order a jamón (ham) sandwich, the meat comes directly off one of the raw carcass that would undoubtedly be swinging somewhere overhead on display in the restaurant.

I affirmed that I crave new experiences because I find them to be a better teacher than a formal education. The ability to

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Students abroad can explore cities like Toledo.

shed the comforts of American life in order to appreciate an alien world, fosters the growth of the soul in a way that would never be understood unless personally experienced.

There is absolutely nothing like overlooking the city of Toledo after a midnight rain storm and actually grasping the fact that you are looking at the stars from an entirely different vantage point than what you are used to. It offers perspective into the grand scheme of things — we are so very small. We are a blip in time, a fraction of a second considering the time frame of the universe.

Spain gave me the opportunity to grow up, broaden my frame of reference and get to know myself. This trip came at a pivotal time in my life. I am in my transition into the real world and it’s comforting to know that I’m ready for whatever the future may bring. More importantly, I learned that there is absolutely no time like the present.

Let yourself feel, experience the world and say yes to everything. This is a time where you are gifted with the most freedom you’ve ever had, while simultaneously having the least amount of responsibility — you have no choice but to take full, unapologetic advantage of it.

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Students share opinions around campus Skinny-shaming real?

Chelsea LoCascio / Opinions Editor

Study abroad important?

“People think skinny people have it easy because they can eat whatever they want... models starve themselves and many have eating disorders... and we think that they are living the life when there is something much more complicated happening. When you do not know someone’s full story, you cannot judge them based on their looks.”

“I honestly believe everyone should study abroad. It’s good to learn more cultures, especially if you want to work in another country.”

Chelsea LoCascio / Opinions Editor

Alshamiere Fields, junior management major.

Brooke Siefert, freshman communications major.

“I’ve seen fatshaming. I believe skinny-shaming does exist, but it’s not as prevalent.

Most girls try to be skinny and guys don’t care if they (themselves) are skinny.”

Chelsea LoCascio / Opinions Editor

Shyam Nukala, freshman biomedical engineering major.

“(Study abroad) gives a good understanding of education around the world. Aside from education, there’s a lot of culture you’d get to witness... art, music, religion and especially the food.”

Chelsea LoCascio / Opinions Editor

Nikita Jhawar, junior biology major.

The Signal asks...

Do you enjoy the food at Eickhoff Hall?

Brooke: “Yeah. Do I love it? No. But I like it.

It’s better than what I expected when coming here. Grilled chicken is my favorite. The food rush sucks. I’m forced to eat unhealthier things because those are the ones with shorter lines.”

Alshamiere: “Sometimes (I enjoy it) when I’m really hungry. When I’m not too hungry, I don’t.

It’s overcrowded sometimes. Sometimes, what they serve… I don’t even know what it is. And Quimby’s… (I don’t like) Quimby’s.”

Shyam: “I can tell it’s not healthy for you. It’s alright. People go around saying meat is spoiled… the meat is adequate.”

Nikita: “It was tolerable for the first few years.

Now it’s just very bland, but I don’t think it’s bad. I’m just the picky type so I don’t eat there a lot now.”

Raphaëlle Gamanho / Cartoonist

After the initial excitement, students become sick of the food at Eickhoff Hall.

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World Languages & Cultures Department

InternatIonal FIlm FestIval Thursday, September 17th, 2015 6:30pm-9:30pm Library Auditorium In the “Villa Virgin”, a shantytown in the slums of Buenos Aires, Julian (Ricardo Darín, The Secret in Their Eyes, Carancho) and Nicolas (Jérémie Renier, In Bruges, Atonement) – two priests and long-standing friends – work tirelessly to help the local people. Nicolas joins Julian in overseeing the construction of a hospital following the failure of a project he was leading in which paramilitary forces assassinated members of the community. Deeply troubled by his actions, Nicolas finds solace in Luciana (Martina Gusman, Carancho, Lion’s Den), a young, attractive atheist social worker. As Nicholas’s beliefs wane, tension and violence grow between the slum’s drug-dealing cartels and when work on the hospital is halted by ministerial decree, the faith of the entire community is put to the test.

Q and A with Dr. Alvin Figueroa following the film figueral@tcnj.edu)

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Reception with artists to follow.

Where: Right here at TCNJ in the Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall.

When: Sunday September 20th @ 3pm. Doors open at 2:15.

All proceeds go directly to fighting poverty, violence and River Blindness in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Presented by: Women and Gender Studies Program, WILL, and Office of the Dean of HSS

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Features

TCNJ Manhunt celebrates 10th anniversary

Photo couresty of Jared Sokoloff

The club enjoys getting together during the week.

By Gabriela Rey Correspondent

The College’s Manhunt Club will be hosting a full alumni weekend on Friday, Nov. 6, to Sunday, Nov. 8, for students and alumni to celebrate the club’s 10year anniversary.

The weekend will include a “semesterly” alumni game of manhunt on Friday, Nov. 6, followed by a semi-formal banquet on Saturday, Nov. 7, according to Manhunt Club President and senior biology major Mitchell Vaughn.

The club was formed 10 years ago by a group of students who

wanted nothing more than to play manhunt on campus. The club today has gained popularity among students who share the same love for manhunt as the first ever club president, Chris Rindosh. “(The club) was actually started by a bunch of friends that would just get together on Friday nights,” Vice President and senior criminology major Robin Schmitz said. “It was an alternative to going out and partying… they wanted to get together and do something else. So they started playing manhunt.”

Besides weekly games of manhunt on Fridays, the club also works collectively to invent new

games that enforce team building and are just downrigt fun.

“We sometimes play capture the flag. We’ll also play assault the flag, which is a variation of capture the flag,” Schmitz said. “We also work on developing our own games, like ‘color vampire.’”

Along with playing around campus, the club makes an effort to connect with the campus community and with other clubs at the College by helping out with the career fair, freshman move-in day and co-sponsoring with clubs including PRISM, Union Latina and The Magic Circle, according to Vaughn.

Over the past 10 years, the club’s membership has increased, with over 25 members attending the weekly meetings. The club’s membership also has a large variety of majors, which makes meeting new people that you wouldn’t normally see in your classes all the more interesting.

“The great thing is that our regulars shift,” Schmitz said.

“Yes we have 25 regulars, but you’re also not guaranteed to see the same people every single week so you’re constantly meeting new people or meeting people from different majors.

“We actually have a lot of variety in the people that join

our club. On our E-board right now, we have English, secondary ed, business, criminology, biology, chemistry and IMM (majors),” Schmitz added.

Campus safety is also a large issue that the club tries to regulate by making rules and guidelines to make all of their games safe and school appropriate. The club runs everything by Campus Police before they begin to play.

“Last week, Campus Police was like, ‘You need to tell us when you’re playing,’” Schmitz said.

“And we were like — ‘We’ve been playing this for 10 years, but we’ll send you an email just to make sure that you know that we will be hiding in bushes on Fridays. Please do not be alarmed.’”

Overall, the club has its merits for being one of the College’s most entertaining, fun and interesting clubs offered. They are a “low commitment club,” according to Schmitz, filled with genuine people and a mile long list of funny stories to pass down for years to come.

“We have a lot of fun, and for me personally, it’s (all about) the people,” Manhunt Club Treasurer and senior accounting major Martin Faynor said. “It’s kind of like when it comes down to it, we’re all really down to earth just trying to have fun and we don’t necessarily care if we have this reputation… they can think whatever they want, but we’re gonna have fun and we’re going to enjoy our time here.”

Photo courtesy of Jared Sokoloff

Members practice their moves before they play.

Asian Culture Night showcases student performances

Photos courtesy of Ana Veloso

Left: Students learn the tinikling folk dance. Right: Organizations give out food at tables set up along the Lion’s Den.

By Abigail Wooldridge Correspondent The cold, gray weather couldn’t put a dampener on the energy of Asian Culture Night on Saturday, Sept. 12. Delicious food, exciting performances and a slew of engaging activities made the event, hosted by the College’s Barkada, both an excellent introduction to the enthusiasm and dedication of the organizations for prospective members as well as a fun gettogether for current members.

The event was held in the Lion’s Den, which was buzzing with laughter, music and lively conversation from the crowd.

Most organizers commented that the turnout was as good as, if not better than, last year. This was quite a feat considering the unappealing construction that discourages passersby from entering the Brower Student Center. Additionally, Barkada Vice President and senior psychology major

Alicia Lalicon noted that this year more people were “actually staying and getting involved in the different activities, instead of just passing through.”

Represented alongside Barkada, which focuses mainly on Filipino culture and heritage, were the majority of the College’s Asian culture organizations, including the Chinese Student Association (CSA) and their traditional dance ensemble, Dragonflies. Also represented at the event was Taiko, a Japanese ensemble drum team, and the Asian American Association.

Much of the event was centered on the various routines and activities from the different organizations on campus.

Six members of Taiko, in ceremonial hapi coats and tabi shoes, performed a complex drum routine that had the crowd cheering.

“We’re really a team,” Taiko President and senior marketing major Julianna Hessel said of the group, which is small

but highly committed.

Later on, members of Barkada performed the tinikling, a folk dance involving two painted bamboo sticks, placed parallel on the floor, which function somewhat like jump ropes. The sticks are slid and clapped together in rhythm as dancers jump in and out in a rapid, intricate routine. Members did one main performance to music, and then invited bystanders to try. Amidst much laughter and even more mistakes, the audience learned enough to make a go at it. It’s clear that doing this dance well takes a lot of practice.

Additionally, there was Chinese lantern making at the CSA booth, some improvisational tutorials on dancing with fans and scarves at the Dragonflies booth, and, at the end of the night, a big group line dance. Line dancing is very popular in the Philippines.

In between performances and activities, visitors could enjoy a streaming of last year’s “Mystique of the East,” an annual

multicultural show sponsored by the Pan Asian Alliance.

For food, the Asian American Association booth offered tasty dumplings and fortune cookies, while CSA had sweet doughnuts that went quickly. Barkada brought trays of “puto,” a spongy rice cake that is a popular Filipino snack, in two delectable flavors: “ube,” or purple yam; and “pandan,” or aromatic leaf.

Yet the true highlight of the evening was not the delicious food, exciting performances or even engaging activities, but rather the warm, welcoming atmosphere.

The College’s Asian culture groups are all marked by dedication, enthusiasm, and familiarity, and these excellent sentiments were reflected in the event’s ambiance.

Barkada’s mission statement is to “create a sense of friendship and family among their members and with other organizations,” and this promise was certainly evident in Asian Culture Night.

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Campus Style

Plans to move the Rat

Decker was once a possible location for the Rat.

By Jessica Ganga Features Editor After having an explosive final show at the Rathskeller last semester, College Union Board (CUB) was forced to relocate their weekly shows due to the current renovations to the Brower Student Center. The Decker Social Space is now the location for the new CUB Alt shows, letting students have the chance, even with the construction, to enjoy some music on a Friday night. It turns out that this wasn’t the first time the Rat moved or, in this case, in the works to move. In 1997, Steve Bates reported that the Rat was planning to be moved to the exact same space that the shows are in now.

Luckily, we were able to enjoy 18 years of crazy, wild Rat shows.

Plans to relocate the Rathskeller from its home in the student center to the basement of Decker Hall are tentative and won’t be decided upon without student input.

However, Decker Hall’s version of the Rathskeller may not turn out to be what students have become accustomed to.

According to Kelly Gavin, alternate student dining services representative to the Student Government Association (SGA), live music may not be incorporated into the design.

“I don’t think the anticipation of loud bands being down there is a real possibility,” Gavin said last week. She went on to explain

Jessica Ganga / Features Editor

that if a dining facility were to be “put down there, noise shouldn’t be a problem.”

The plan is being instituted by the Wood Company, community development, auxiliary services and the office of the vice president for administration and finance, according to Gavin.

According to Dr. Jesse Rosenblum, acting associate vice president of College Relations, anything concerning the Rat at this time is a “concept.”

“There are no definite conclusions,” Rosenblum added.

Rosenblum believes the need for the relocation of the Rat comes from students’ comments that there is not enough night life close to the residence halls.

He believes the institution was responding to a need expressed by students.

Those involved in this issue have stressed that student input is extremely important.

“Something will probably be put downstairs in Decker, but has not been decided yet, but will be with the student input,” Gavin said.

Tracy Booth, a representative of the Student Affairs Committee (SAC) added that if students have comments or suggestions concerning the move that they can direct them to the SAC. Booth reiterated this message on WTSR’s weekly SGA update last week.

The SAC mail box is located in the SGA office above the bookstore on the second floor of the student center.

There are many ideas circulating at the

Celebritease

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All the buzz this week was centered around who was wearing what and sitting where at New York Fashion Week. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West arrived fashionably late to Givenchy draped in all black with Kim showing off her baby

Be like Kim K. and don’t be afraid to wear white after Labor Day.

By Jillian Greene Columnist Labor Day — the bittersweet, barbecuing, ’Murica-loving excuse for a day off from work. This holiday means more than just relaxing underneath the blue sky and soaking up the last of the sun’s warm rays. It represents the societal ritual of reluctantly putting away your favorite bathing suits, parting ways with the perfect beach weather and, sadly, realizing that reality (for us college students) is about to set in. As we say goodbye to summer, we also say goodbye to our freedom — freedom from our responsibilities as students. That being said, fall comes with many limits.

No white after Labor Day — it’s the age-old fashion rule that has been engrained in society, specifically women, for centuries. Being seen in white after this day is a big faux pas in the fashion world. But why? Why can’t I rock my present time concerning the Rathskeller.

Proposed plans include not only relocating the Rat, but also putting “a coffeehouse where the Rat is now,” according to Tom Scerbo, a member of the SAC. Rosenblum confirmed this plan. “One concept is to make the current Rat a coffeehouse and move the Rat to better space in Decker, he said.

sparkling white Nikes just because the leaves are turning from green to red?

And who’s going to judge me? Who knows of this rule? Sometimes I think just because I know of the rule, everyone does… but do they? And if they do, I wonder if they really care.

Whites are essential to a wardrobe.

It’s a classic and neutral color. In my opinion, it’s wrong for one to completely abandon white in the fashion sense. As seasons change, so does the color white. In the heat of summertime, a simple white tank top goes a long way. However, during the wintertime I can also tie my whole outfit together with a pure white scarf and boot warmers. So whatever the reason is why we as a society need to pack away our white clothing, shoes or accessories after Labor Day is irrelevant.

Spring, summer, fall or winter, white will remain a consistent staple in my fashion world, as it should.

Jane Buttermore, resident district manager for The Wood Company, said the idea of giving the existing Rat a facelift is also a possibility.

“I definitely don’t think that the move would be a good idea,” Claire Briggs, daytime manager of the Rat, said.

“This is the student center. This is where the students’ Rat should be,” said Briggs who has been with the Rat for 20 years.

:Kimye steps out in style

Timberlake and Fallon enjoy the U.S. Open together.

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bump in a lace gown. Younger sister Kylie worked the sidelines by stepping out with Tyga, emulating her older sister and brother-in-law’s power couple goals.

Selena Gomez was spotted with Brooklyn Beckham at Polo Ralph Lauren’s show and Justin Bieber responded by entering a beer shotgunning contest. Like

with most things Bieber ­­— he lost.

Unlike Bieber, Taylor Swift did what she does best and won all the things. Swift lost her chill on Instagram when she received her Creative Arts Emmy.

Since she can’t only win once, it has been reported that she will head to “Law & Order: SVU” for a guest appearance that will almost definitely result in another Emmy. Here’s to hoping that Swift’s cat, the other Olivia Benson, will also appear on set.

Serena Williams, who is used to Swift-level winning, found herself in a different situation when she lost in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Thursday, Sept.

10. After the loss, Williams found herself in another game that Swift is also familiar with.

Rapper Nicki Minaj is allegedly feuding with the tennis star after her romance with Drake went public. Drake and Minaj have been engrossed in love triangles before, specifically with Minaj’s current boyfriend Meek

Mills. Williams feels that Minaj is insecure in her relationship and, thus wants to undermine her current relationship. Despite wanting crowds to know she is very much in love with Mills, Minaj threw shade at the budding relationship by saying she couldn’t be replaced in Drake’s life. It is known that Williams doesn’t handle losing well so Minaj should probably watch her back.

In other couples news, America’s favorite bromance — Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon — appeared on “The Tonight Show” to perform the “History of Rap 6.” Sitting down with his good friend, Timberlake shared photos with the audience that included new pictures of his son, Silas, with wife, Jessica Biel.

Another photo he showed appeared on his coffee mug that featured a picture of Fallon holding a mug with a picture of Timberlake on it. Their hilarity began earlier in the day at the

U.S. Open where the pair danced to Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” in the crowd sparking a viral video and new squad goals even Taylor Swift is trying to reach.

Another viral video this week did not get as many laughs. Nicole Arbour released a video on her YouTube channel titled “Dear Fat People.” Although intended as satire, audiences did not take kindly to Arbour identifying herself as “fat-phobic.” TLC star Whitney Thore and “Empire” actress Gabourey Sidibe reacted with disdain to the video. Arbour was subsequently fired from an upcoming movie project in the wake of the backlash.

Arnold Schwarzenegger will be given the chance to do some firing as he replaces Donald Trump as host of “Celebrity Apprentice.” As one politician turns back into just a plain celebrity, the other is still seeking political pursuits. No word on if the show’s catchphrase will be changed to “You’re terminated!”

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Ultra Violet Week raises Alzheimer’s awareness

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Students help raise money for the Sigma Kappa Foundation.

By Elise Schoening Review Editor A staggering five million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, a fatal disease that has proven to be the sixth leading cause of death. Now the sisters of Sigma Kappa here at the College are doing everything they can to lower that number.

Alzheimer’s is a personal cause for many of the group’s members.

In fact, 25 of the Sigma Kappa sisters know someone who has been affected by the disease, junior criminology major Angela Cifelli said.

“It impacts a lot of sisters here,” Cifelli explained. “We’ve been planning this since April. Everyone’s been really good about pitching in and coming together for this.”

From Monday, Sept. 8, to Sunday, Sept. 13, Sigma Kappa hosted its annual Ultra Violet Week aimed to raise awareness for the crippling disease and also to raise funds for research towards finding a cure.

Throughout the week, the Sigma Kappa sisters planned a number of fundraising events to appeal to everyone on campus. The variety of events provided students with the opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s and donate to the cause.

Sigma Kappa’s Ultra Violet Week has been around since 2012, although the events scheduled have varied slightly with each year. This year they introduced a bake sale and a volleyball tournament, and both proved to be quite successful.

They kicked off the week with guest speaker Rosa Berger, who provided an informational lecture about Alzheimer’s. There was also an ice cream fundraiser at the local Purple Cow Ice Cream shop in Lawrenceville, N.J. Ten percent of the proceeds raised between six and nine p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, were donated to the Sigma Kappa foundation for Alzheimer’s.

Another highlight of the week was the Media Memory Game

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Show, hosted in the Decker Hall Lounge on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Over 100 people packed into the room to test their memory of pop culture, rap lyrics and celebrities.

Almost every Greek organization on campus was represented in the room, a number of whom competed in the show.

The Greek organizations on campus have played a significant role in supporting the week and making it such a success. They actively participated in the volleyball tournament and memory game show, in addition to tabling at the car show on Sunday, Sept. 13.

“Our biggest supporters in the college community are always the Greek community,” said junior secondary education and English double major Courtney Kalafsky, who serves as the vice president of Philanthropic Service for the sorority.

“Outsiders often think that Greeks are pitted against each other when, in reality, we are each other’s biggest supporters. We all know what it is like to care about a cause, and we understand how much it means to one another to get involved.”

The main fundraiser was the ever-so-popular “Driving Out Alzheimer’s Car Show,” which took place on Sunday, Sept. 13, in the lot beside Loser Hall and was quite the success, with a wide variety of antique and modern cars that were on display.

The car show brought together the College community, as well as members from the local area in an effort to end Alzheimer’s. This is the fourth year that Sigma Kappa

has held the car show at the College. According to Hailee Clifton, Sigma Kappa member and health and physical education major, there were a record number of participants at the show this year, such that they were able to raise over $2,000 at that event alone.

The fan favorite was inarguably the charming father-daughter duo that brought matching cars to the event. DeShawun Tye, 36, from Ewing, N.J., arrived at the car show with his 18-month-old daughter, Gabrielle. Her miniature car came fully equipped with headlights and a full-functioning radio, which according to her father “she loves getting in and nae-naeing to.”

This was Tye’s second time attending the Driving Out Alzheimer’s Car Show, but the first time he was able to bring along his daughter, who ended up going home with an award.

“We actually had three shows we were supposed to go to and we chose this one,” Tye said. “I love to try to help out everyone

in the community.”

The car show demonstrated the incredible ability of student organizations to bring the College and local communities together to enact positive change. The amount of money and awareness that the sorority was able to raise in under a week is astonishing.

All the proceeds raised at the car show and other events will be donated to the Sigma Kappa Foundation for Alzheimer’s research and treatment. On Sunday, they had raised $4,066 for the week and a total of $5,846 for the year, which is $2,000 more than they were able to raise the year before, according to Kalafsky.

“When 31 percent of your chapter is hurting, you want to do whatever you can to help,” said Clifton, referring to the girls whose family members and friends suffer from Alzheimer’s. “This year’s car show was the most successful car show Sigma Kappa, Kappa Upsilon has ever organized.”

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DeShawun Tye and his daughter ‘drive’ matching cars.

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Glee’ star showcases soaring singing style

By Alyssa Sanford Web Editor

Alternative musicians Noah Guthrie and Libbie Schrader performed eclectic sets in the Decker Social Space on Friday, Sept. 11.

Schrader, a New York Citybased singer-songwriter and graduate student pursuing a second degree in theology, opened for Guthrie with “Come When I Call.” Her energy was palpable.

As she sang, she struck her keyboard with force and stomped her feet for emphasis. At one point, Schrader raised one hand over her head and continued playing seamlessly with the other hand, as if she hadn’t lifted her hand at all.

She followed up with “Share It,” promising that it would be “a

little bit lighter” than her opening number. Schrader’s powerful vocals matched the confident, impassioned way she played the piano.

“I move my head a lot when I perform,” Schrader said after her headband slipped off mid-song.

Playing a set on the 14th anniversary of the tragedies at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa., in 2001 inspired Schrader to sing “Alive,” a song that she wrote after 9/11.

Because she doesn’t play the song often, she had to Google herself and listen to the song on iTunes before the show started to figure out the correct key.

“I was thinking about (the tragic events in 2001) this morning, and it’s something we should all think about today,” Schrader said before segueing into a chorus of, “Hey, you’re

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Guthrie covers ‘Sexy And I Know It’ by LMFAO.

alive / You’re alive.”

But Schrader’s magnum opus was “Magdalene,” a song about the Biblical figure Mary Magdalene that “kind of took over my life,” Schrader said, explaining that her research led her to pursue a degree in theology. The song was at once a mixture of Christian hymns, alternative pop and a message of female empowerment: “Girl, be as much yourself as possible,” she sang.

Guthrie, a South Carolina native who shot to fame after posting acoustic covers of pop songs on YouTube, took the stage shortly after, opening with an original song, “Break the Silence.”

The gravelly quality of Guthrie’s voice, which stood in contrast with the smooth acoustic guitar he played as accompaniment, commanded the room.

Whether he was belting out soaring high notes in a cover of Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie,” or softly crooning “Adore,” an original song that he penned at 16 years old, Guthrie held the audience captivated.

“I have a lot of love songs for you tonight, so if you’re not in that mood, I’m sorry,” Guthrie said, jokingly apologizing for his soulful and emotionallycharged set.

He interspersed personal anecdotes about his song choices and his career trajectory throughout the set. Guthrie prefaced his cover of George Michael’s “Father

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Schrader opens the show with her song ‘Come When I Call.’

Figure,” a song he performed as show-choir kid Roderick on “Glee,” with stories about “a very random, out-of-the-blue” call from the show’s casting directors that pulled him further into the spotlight.

“They said they needed a chubby, shy kid who could sound really soulful,” Guthrie said. “And, I raised my hand, I guess.”

Like Schrader, Guthrie had a song prepared in honor of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

He wrote “New Beginning” the day after the Boston Marathon bombing in April 2013 and was “really angry” at the injustice, so he felt inclined to perform it on a day of remembrance.

Guthrie also played the cover song that he considers responsible for launching his

career: a “soulful, bluesy version” of “Sexy And I Know It,” by LMFAO. “[The video] was kind of blowing up, and I was freaking out,” Guthrie said. At present, the video has reached 23 million views on YouTube. The song’s unique acoustic arrangement renders it nearly unrecognizable, which is certainly why Guthrie received so much attention for it.

He closed the set with the “mellow” 1930s classic, “You Are My Sunshine,” but put his own spin on it. The sweet arrangement triggered audible “awes” from the audience within the first few bars.

Equal parts soulful and reflective, both Schrader and Guthrie’s sets were nothing less than impressive.

‘Mistress’ is a classic coming-of-age story

By Gail Schulman Correspondent

Director Noah Baumbach reveals the quirky yet ever-so-fitting relationship between two soon-to-be stepsisters in “Mistress America.” At the launch of her college career, the shy and naïve Tracy (Lola Kirke) attempts to recreate the lifechanging freshman experience that every young adult anticipates upon high school graduation. As an aspiring writer, she submits her story to the elite writer society at her school. However, as depicted through all too familiar situations of prolonged awkwardness, disappointment and rejection, she quickly discovers the true freshman fantasy façade.

In an effort to form some sort of relationship before the union of their parents, or more so in an effort to escape another night of solitude, Tracy meets Brooke (Greta Gerwig), the daughter of her mother’s fiancé. The role, performed by Gerwig, who also co-wrote the film, is equally as eccentric and lively as their initial meeting ground — Times Square.

As Tracy struggles to find her place in school, Brooke artfully and effortlessly fluctuates between people, places and social scenes. The youthful 30-year-old adds charm and adventure to each scene. Tracy takes a quick liking to the confident and self-assured Brooke and ultimately stitches herself into Brooke’s many escapades.

Oblivious to obvious setbacks and unrealistic goals, it is not long before Tracy recognizes that her idol is doomed to failure. Yet Brooke’s addictive charisma and thirst for life keeps Tracy along for the ride in her most recent obsession — finding the funding for a startup restaurant/hair dresser/anything else you could imagine, under one roof. By Brooke’s side, Tracy is able to discover both herself and some raw inspiration as a developing writer.

Through comical scenarios and tasteful cinematography by Sam Levy, the audience is thrown into both old and developing relationships. Each scene obtains

a level of wackiness, yet is well-written enough, that it unveils a new depth to each character as the dialogue unfolds. However, be prepared to experience an array of strong female personas — from the selfabsorbed beauty, the emotional pregnant woman, the jealous girlfriend and all the way to the quiet and timid girl.

“Mistress America” is a classic coming-of-age film with all of the modern twists and turns that relate closely to a millennial generation. Gerwig masters her role, as the audience cannot help but love, hate and question the egocentric Brooke with her every motive and unsupported decision. She embodies

the modern, cultured spirit — casually dancing on stage with her band friends and sipping on martinis in trendy New York City bars.

Following Tracy’s narrative, we are reminded that there are a select few who can live this lifestyle and do it so that we cannot help but wish we were living it as well. This may not be your typical “Sex and the City” female on the town tale, but instead, serves as a noteworthy commentary of a struggling breed of artists in a growing world of demand and structure. Or perhaps, it truly is just a story of two women and a newfound sisterhood.

‘Mistress America’ follows the extravagant life of Brooke, a New York City social butterfly.

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‘Metal’ offers evolving game play

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By Andrew Street Correspondent

“Metal Gear” has always been the James Bond of video games — you play as an international spy committing espionage, fighting terrorists and fooling with unsuspecting enemies. “Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom” is no different. In fact, it may be the best “Metal Gear” game yet. While the narrative may fall short in comparison to previous iterations of the franchise, series creator Hideo Kojima has once again delivered an unforgettable experience that old and new fans alike will enjoy.

“Metal Gear” has usually focused its gameplay on stealth. While controlling Snake, the game’s protagonist, you are typically encouraged to infiltrate enemy outposts as quietly as possible. That still holds true, but you now have more options when attempting missions.

Each situation can be tackled the way you feel would work best. You can opt to rush into an enemy base blowing up everything you see, or scout and infiltrate without the enemy ever knowing you were there. These choices will lead to different experiences — the game world will be influenced by your repeated tactics and will learn to adapt to combat them.

For example, if you have a habit of infiltrating after dark, enemies will become aware of this and begin wearing night vision. The numerous options blend nicely with new and improved mechanics. Sneaking, shooting and committing espionage has never felt this fluid.

Whether I was stealthing my way into an outpost or riding through the desert on horseback, controlling Snake was a treat. Gone are the days of “Metal Gears” overly complex controls and awkward camera angles. Instead, everything has been tightened up to deliver one of the best game experiences this year.

Anyone familiar with “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker” will immediately recognize the base-building mechanics introduced in “The Phantom Pain.” As the player, you have the responsibility of amassing an army and building out your Mother Base. To do this you will be taking elite scientists, natural resources and weaponry from the enemy to improve your operations.

If you want better guns, you have to get higher skilled people for your research and development team. If you would like a bigger base, then your base development team has to be expanded. Managing the operations of Mother Base can be complex and overwhelming, but once you begin to learn

The ‘Metal Gears’ game world shifts with every new decision.

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how it operates you become addicted. I find myself constantly chasing new team members or wanting to build a new weapon for my arsenal. While I do love managing Mother Base, I wish there was more to do while there. Outside of some minor shooting challenges and Easter eggs, there isn’t much else that can be accomplished on the base. It would have been nice to see more of the base open to exploration.

The story within “Metal Gear Solid V” falls a bit short when compared to previous titles. One has come to expect long winded cutscenes, and overly complex plot lines from Hideo Kojima. However, this time around he seems to have opted for a shorter, more concise story.

My biggest gripe is with Snake himself.

Typically, Snake talks, comments on situations and is occasionally witty. This time around, he’s quiet, almost too quiet. While his silence may be trying to convey a bigger message, it was upsetting nonetheless. The narrative isn’t bad by any means, it’s actually great in its own right. Part of me just wished there was a bit more of it. With this possibly being the last “Metal Gear” title, there are some plot threads left open-ended to me.

Whether you have been playing “Metal Gear” since the beginning of the Nintendo Entertainment System era or want to jump on board now, “Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” is a perfect place to start. In terms of gameplay, it is the most fun I’ve had all year. There are layers upon layers of depth to the mechanics, and building out your own personal base is beyond addictive. The story also manages to remain concise and thought provoking.

While I was left wanting more from the narrative, it’s more straightforward approach allows newcomers an entrance point. Either way, “Metal Gear Solid V” has solidified itself in my heart. It’s hard to imagine many games coming close to this in the foreseeable future.

Brown Bag boasts cultural projects

By Jackie Delaney Production Manager

Jeannie Howe’s first few jobs out of college weren’t anything special. Howe, with a Master of Arts in theater under her belt, first worked for the University of Denver until moving to an entry-level position in ticket services at a Houston, Texas theater. But it’s what happened two weeks later that set off her career.

The first Brown Bag Series of the semester, held on Friday, Sept. 11, in Mayo Concert Hall, featured a leader who has dabbled in everything from theater to consulting to fundraising — which is how she believes is the way it should be.

Howe began her presentation by running through her numerous career positions and accolades, starting with a theater degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and ending in a position that has the power to influence and aid the Baltimore cultural community.

After the first two weeks of her ticketing service job at the Alley Theatre in Houston, she was recommended for the box office manager position, which she interviewed for and received. Then, Howe worked her way up to a position in fundraising for the theater, giving her a taste of the nonprofit industry. After that, she moved on to United Way, starting at another “entry-level” position, she said, in telemarketing and direct mail. But the job wasn’t for her — and soon enough she was in Maryland, seven months pregnant and looking for a new job.

Now, Howe has held numerous positions at a variety of organizations. She was the founder and president of BayCliff Associates, a firm that provided management and fundraising consultation to nonprofit organizations. In this position, she led a successful capital campaign for Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, raising $17.7 million. She has held leadership positions with nonprofits like Baltimore Reads and The Marrow Foundation (now Be the Match Foundation).

Howe, while going through her accolades, advised the audience to, “think about your life as a very rich tapestry” and to “keep yourself open to opportunities around you.”

Being open is what brought Howe to where she is today. She is currently the executive director of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA), which is “a membership and service organization that nurtures and promotes a vibrant, diverse and sustainable arts and cultural community essential to the region’s economic success and quality of life,” according to the alliance’s website.

“I don’t know if there’s any perfect message here, but just know that your life is something that is not a straight line or not ever going to go as you expect it… and not to be disappointed if it doesn’t,” Howe said, “because it’s really a tremendous opportunity to be able to be open, to be curious about things that come your way.”

Howe describes Baltimore as a “really rich DIY community,” and a “cultural hub” of artists and organizations that GBCA aims to support and fund. They look at how they can help the cultural community, providing funding programs such as grants and awards to aid artists.

After the protests in Baltimore this past year, Howe looked back on the images that were broadcast of the city.

“What they were showing was not Baltimore,” she said. “How do we take back the narrative of our city?”

Howe described many projects that the GBCA supports. One is The Baltimore Love Project, an organization that “expresses love by connecting people and communities across Baltimore City through love themed murals,” according to their website. The murals depict four hands spelling out the word “love,” and are spread throughout communities in the city to display their message.

Howe stressed that even after the uprisings, “there is a lot of reason for optimism in the arts community” within the city.

“What you see with Jeannie is a woman who has taken control of her life and decided (to) make a difference as an individual and make the world a better place to live, using her talents and skills,” said John Laughton, dean of the School of Arts and Communication.

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Howe discusses her shifting career goals.

This week, Nick Landoffi, WTSR assistant music director, highlights some of the best new albums that the College’s own radio station, 91.3 FM WTSR, puts into its weekly rotation.

Band: The Color Atlantic Album: “The Color Atlantic” Hailing From: Philadelphia, Pa. Genre: Alternative Fusion Rock Label: Self-released The Color Atlantic is a new band from Philly made up of students from Drexel University who are really pushing the envelope with their sound. They make an almost orchestral arrangement with just bass, guitar, drums and keyboards. This EP crisscrosses genres on every song with their refreshing and impressive brand of rock ‘n’ roll. With an almost throwback rock sound, they play with your expectations and surprise you at every turn. “The Vines and Ivy Gates” and “Shut Me Up” boast a pumped up and exciting rock sound, dripping with blues but with a modern twist. “Summer” is a more lighthearted classic rock song that grooves. The final song on the EP “Say Nothing” is a rock ballad from space that has a lot of palpable emotions. Overall, they have a sound I have not heard before.

Must Hear: “The Vines and Ivy Gates,” “Summer,” “Shut Me Up” and “Say Nothing”

Band: Young Empires Album: “The Gates” Hailing From: Toronto, Canada Genre: Electro Soul, R&B Label: Votiv This Toronto-based trio fronts their first LP, “The Gates,” which boasts a much more mature sound than their previous work. While their first EP had a cheery, dance pop feel, this album takes a different turn. They’ve replaced dance pop with a more electro-R&B feel and it works very well.

They do a lot of cool instrumentals and even experiment a little on this album, painting a close picture to famous acts like Disclosure and Chet Faker. This album really shows off the full skill of the group and has a complete and cohesive sound. Their lyrics also experiment a little bit more. You’ll find the usual songs about love and loss but with added vocals touching on loneliness and the struggles of life that deliver an ultimately optimistic message.

Must Hear: “The Gates,” “So Cruel,” “Ghosts” and “Strangehold”

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Sports Football

Football comes up short in home opener

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Senior Victor Scalici scores three touchdowns.

By Anthony Caruso Staff Writer

On Saturday, Sept. 13, the football team was facing a team who hadn’t won in two years. In fact, Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityFlorham’s last win came at Lions Stadium nearly two years ago.

Yet, FDU’s 19-game losing streak was snapped, as they were able to hold onto a 34-29 win over the Lions. It was their first win since Sept. 13, 2013.

With the loss, the football team drops to 0-2 on the season, while FDU improved to 1-0. The Lions haven’t won a game in their past

four matchups.

In the second quarter, after FDU kicked an extra point, Lions senior leader Sean Kley went down with an injury. He stayed down for several minutes, until a stretcher took him off the field.

As he was down, his teammates huddled together on the sidelines with medical personal attending to Kley. When he was being wheeled away, Kley raised his fist into the air.

According to coach Wayne Dickens after the game, Kley suffered a fracture in his leg. Dickens also added that his college career is likely over, as he said that he

doesn’t believe Kley will play again this season.

Lions senior running back Victor Scalici began the fourth quarter with a 21-yard rushing touchdown. His touchdown put the team within 11 points at 34-23.

Then, with 1:30 left in the game, senior wide receiver Nick Craig caught a 34-yard touchdown reception from junior quarterback Michael Marchesano. The twopoint conversion failed, leaving the score at 34-29.

“We came out hot and then we slowed down,” Marchesano said.

“In reality, we needed to keep pushing forward. Once we get going we have keep it up.”

Once getting the ball back, FDU ran out the clock for the win. As the clock hit zero, they were jumping up and down on the sideline in joy.

Sophomore Devils wide reciever Malik Pressley added his fourth touchdown, a 60-yard bomb from senior Tyler Maurer. Maurer’s other touchdown came to junior wide receiver Esaun Mobley for 36 yards with the score 34-17 in favor of FDU. “It was a myriad of things,”

Dickens said. “Unfortunately, a lot of them are self-inflicted wounds. They made some plays and we never stopped them. You can’t give up big plays in a game and expect to win.”

Pressley had 15 receptions for 309 yards, which was a school yardage record for FDU in a single game. His four touchdowns and Maurer’s five touchdown throws also tied school records.

“It’s a combination of what else we are doing in the scheme inside,” Dickens stated about trying to stop Pressley. “We needed to stop the run game. If we stop the

run game inside then you end up with single coverage. When (you) get double coverage outside, it’s harder to stop the run game.”

The Lions jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. But in the second, it was the Pressley show.

The Devils’ wide receiver had three touchdowns, including a 41-, 4- and 34-yard touchdown.

His three scores put FDU up 2010, before Scalici added a 2-yard touchdown for the Lions with 1:22 remaining in the second half.

The College’s next opponent is Kean University on Saturday, Sept.

19 at home, with a noon kickoff.

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Senior Nick Craig’s late touchdown keeps the Lions alive.

Fantasy Football

Cheap Seats

Fight then flight for Floyd Ravens’ defense a solid pick Mayweather-Berto fight ends era

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Mayweather dominates the fight.

By Michael Battista Sports Editor

Last semester, I wrote a piece on the “Fight of the Century” between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. Now, four months later we’ve had another Mayweather fight, possibly the last one, with the same result as we’ve always seen from the undefeated champ.

On Saturday night, Sept. 12 (and into the morning of Sept. 13), Mayweather took on Andre Berto in what he confirmed to be the last boxing match in his career.

Before the first punch was thrown, many fans were shocked with Mayweather’s choice for his self-proclaimed last fight. After the Pacquiao bought, many were hoping he would end on a note that could trump what many claimed to be one of the biggest disappointments of the year. Berto was not what fans wanted, and his stats and resumé compared to Mayweather showed the current World

Boxing Association (WBA) Super, World Boxing Council champion and The Ring magazine Welterweight champion as the clear favorite.

In the main event of the Pay-Per-View, which I once again watched “totally legally,” Berto was clearly outpaced and outfought, unable to connect most of his punches compared to Mayweather, who connected 60 percent plus on his power punches alone.

Some stats from the fight are just embarissing, with Berto only landing five body blows compared to Mayweather’s 36.

In some bits of energy, Berto was able to connect with Floyd’s body and head while he was up against the ropes and even had more opportunity to do damage as Mayweather’s hand was injured during the fight leaving him under 100 percent.

However, even with that, Mayweather was still able to win in a dominant display by way of unanimous decision after 12 rounds. The judge’s scorecards read 117111, 118-110 and 120-108, with one judge awarding every round to Floyd.

So, here we are. Floyd Mayweather Jr., has won another fight, his last fight he claims — though this is the second time he has said this. His reasons for this are logical enough. After years of intense training, fighting and even personal issues, he wants more time with his four kids and wife. But after such a dominant display, and with a record tying Rocky Marciano at 49-0, can Mayweather truly stay away from the ring for good this time?

The next few months will be interesting to see if Floyd keeps his word. His career has spanned over three decades, so hanging up the gloves now isn’t unusual.

However, as one great philosopher once said, “It ain’t over, till it’s over.”

By Sean Reis Columnist With Week One officially over, the best season of the year is finally underway.

I hope everyone had a good first week, I know I did, and I wish you luck in the upcoming week.

Quarterbacks: Tom Brady ($7,500) — Deflategate is in the past, but Brady is mad. In Week One, Brady played as if he had something to prove, throwing four touchdowns against a strong Steelers defense. Week Two is not an easy defensive matchup, playing at Buffalo, but I still like his fantasy upside.

Carson Palmer ($6,700) — Arizona was stellar last season before Palmer went down to injury and originally I was skeptical about his return. However, my thoughts have changed, this is a smart QB and he throws the ball with confidence. Facing the Bears in Week Two, I like Palmer as an average price play for consistent results.

Running Backs: Matt Forte ($7,700) — I like a lot of cheap receivers this week, which opens up our budget in the backfield for once. In my opinion, Forte is the best fantasy RB for points per receiving and if there is one player I am willing to spend big money on in Week Two it’s Forte at home.

Justin Forsett ($6,200) — I played Forsett last week, only to receive OK results, but against a weak Raiders defense, I suggest giving him a second chance at an average price.

Chris Ivory ($4,700) — the Jets were strong in Week One, while the Colts were not. Obviously, things will change weekto-week, but at $4,700, I like the risk for Ivory’s upside against what appeared to be a very shaky defense.

Wide Receivers: Julian Edelman ($6,700) — When Wes Welker left the club two years ago, Edelman quickly mended Brady’s broken heart. In return, Brady made Edelman a points per reception superstar and for an average price, Brady is willing to share Edelman’s plethora of targets and hopefully receptions.

Davante Adams ($4,900) or James Jones ($4,700) — Aaron Rodgers makes every receiver a great receiver and with Randall Cobb at a relatively high price, Adams and Jones are cheaper plays with similar upside. I highly recommend starting one of them, maybe both.

Darrius Heyward-Bey ($3,300) — Catching four passes for 58 yards in Week One, Heyward-Bey saw more action than expected. Will he again? Maybe, but at a price about as cheap as they get, he may have a similar performance, or better.

Tight Ends: Martellus Bennett ($4,500) — The former-Giants TE is in his second year with Chicago and Jay Cutler has became quite accustomed to him. In Week One, Bennett had five receptions for 55 yards and one touchdown, which is production I hope to see from him again in Week Two. Jason Witten ($4,300) — As much as it pained me to pick Witten last week, I was right, which is why I will be picking him again in Week Two. Hopefully he scores two touchdowns again!

Defense: Baltimore Ravens ($2,900) — Baltimore has always been known as a strong defense, and although they will be away in Week Two, they have a great matchup against a very weak Raiders offense and they will be my pick at defense in Week Two.

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Matthew Ajaj “The Ref”

Matt Bowker Staff Writer

Mackenzie Cutruzzula Sports Editor

George Tatoris Staff Writer

In this week’s edition of Around the Dorm, the “Ref,” Matthew Ajaj, asks our panel of experts three questions: Who in the MLB deserves Manager of the Year, are player and manager ejections hurting the MLB and who in the NFL is the biggest dark horse this season?

1. Which MLB skipper deserves to win Manager of the Year?

Matt: In the AL, I like Astros’ Manager A.J. Hinch. Hinch has led the perpetual joke Astros to a comfortable lead over the Rangers in the AL West. While the Astros have all the talent in the world, (from years of getting high draft picks), Hinch has developed the Astros young team into a team to be reckoned with in the upcoming playoffs. In the NL, Joel Madden deserves the manager of the year award, but will probably lose out to Mets’ Manager Terry Collins. Madden, much like Hinch turned the Cubs, perhaps the only team more of a joke than the Astros, into a real threat in the playoffs. Madden, who was a great coach with average players in Tampa Bay, has taken the Cubs’ young prospects and coached them into one of the most potent lineups in all of baseball.

Mackenzie: Terry Collins has worked magic this year, producing the Mets with

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a fantastic run that they haven’t seen in quite some time. Collins should be Manager of the Year because in the last year of his contract he didn’t leave his team down

and out in the same state they’ve been in since 2007. Instead, he stepped up to the plate to lead his team to a current record of 82-61, and has helped given them

the lead in the NL East, which is usually dominated by the Washington Nationals.

In a way that the great Joe Torre once led the Yankees no matter what the season before had brought, Collins’ attitude alone is emulating the Mets’ big brother team and is reason enough for him to be Manager of the Year.

George: My father always told me the best skippers can rig a sailboat in under a minute and navigate the ocean when she is her fiercest. They can tell their location just by looking at the stars and lead men to any shore. Going off of that, the clear choice here is Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, and that’s not just because the Mariners are the only vaguely boatthemed MLB team (though that’s a factor), it’s because McClendon’s Mariners were a game away from the playoffs in 2014 and are doing OK in 2015 despite being a dull team. He’s doing the best with what he’s got, like a sailor in a dinghy on the ocean.

Matt gets 3 points for noting team-saving managers. Mackenzie gets 2 points for pointing out Collins’ work with the Mets and George gets 1 point because the Mariners are terrible.

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2. Following Joey Votto’s heated tirade, are flaring tempers and ejections good or bad for the game of baseball?

Matt: Nothing in baseball is more exciting than a player or coach exploding

on an umpire. Baseball is terribly boring to watch on T.V., so when a player occasionally throws a temper tantrum, it’s like seeing a shooting star. Unfortunately, the MLB has done a lot to limit bench-

clearing brawls and other fun things because there’s no time for fun in baseball.

Baseball is quickly falling in popularity among the younger generations, mainly because it is “too slow.” A coach kicking dirt and stealing a base is about as exciting as it gets. If Votto wants to be the one to return the MLB to its glory days of fighting, yelling and acting like a child, he should be rewarded.

Mackenzie: Baseball has always been a game that teaches patience and discipline. Major Leaguers need to be held accountable when they deviate from that norm because they are the role models for younger players. Like any workplace, when you show up to an office or a field, you do your job and you do it right.

Outside of dynamic, player’s actions are their own, but on the field they have to take bad calls with grace and handle them respectfully to keep the integrity of

baseball in tact. Votto looked like a fool for taking a bad call so poorly. If he can’t handle a game that relies on umpire’s calls, he should have played football — it’s just as long as nine innings from every play being challenged.

George: Heated outbursts like Votto’s are not good for the MLB because it is unprofessional. When you go to a ballgame, you don’t go to see the ump go up against the players, you go to see two teams vie for victory over the other. This isn’t like hockey, where patrons go hoping for an icy bloodbath or NASCAR, where crashes are a part of the sport, this is baseball. Among America’s sports, between baseball, basketball and football, baseball is the most easygoing, the most passive, the most relaxing. While I don’t have anything to say about Votto himself, too many outbursts might ruin America’s pastime.

Mackenzie gets 3 points for the role model aspect. Matt gets 2 points for noting ejection thrills and George gets 1 point because baseball is not an easy sport.

3. Which NFL team is a dark horse contender for a Super Bowl title run this year?

Matt: In the NFL, the difference between good teams and bad teams is so minute.

What separates them from each other is grittiness. And no player is #grittier than the Chargers’ Danny Woodhead. At less than six feet tall, Woodhead uses his grit and lunch-pail attitude to overpower better players. With a player like Woodhead, the Chargers are poised to go undefeated and make a serious Super Bowl run. The only team that can possibly stand in their way is the Baltimore Ravens. Joe Flacco is the #elite of the elite. A true leader on and off the field.

He’s not the hero Baltimore deserves, but the hero it needs.

Mackenzie: The dark horse for a Super Bowl title this year is the New England Patriots. I know they don’t seem like it, being noted as the best team in the league, but after Deflategate it is speculated that the team is down on both player and staff morale and won’t be able to get their signature momentum back.

Even their game in Week One showed they are behind on team communication, despite coming out victorious. All eyes are on this team, but not because everyone thinks they will win. In reality, most people are still watching New England for all the wrong reasons. I’ll be watching my boys overcome such backlash and go for back-to-back rings in an era where just the thought is hard to fathom.

George: The way I see it, the only two teams you can even begin to consider “dark horses” this year are the Broncos or the Colts. Looking at logos, the Broncos aren’t even close to dark — that horse is white as the driven snow. The Colts’ logo is darker, but it’s only the horse’s shoe. Who’s to say whether that the actual horse is dark? That leaves team colors — white and blue, blue and orange.

White cannot be considered “dark” and after close examination in Photoshop, the Broncos blue is darker than the Colts blue. That makes the Broncos the “dark horse” of 2015. And in 2016. And so on until they change their colors.

Matt gets 3 points because Danny Woodhead is an American hero. Mackenzie gets 1 point for calling the Patriots underdogs and George gets 0 points for mocking the question.

Matt wins Around the Dorm 8-6-2

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Lions break even in Adidas Classic Women’s Soccer

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Senior Christina Roach prepares to recieve a ball.

By Michael Battista Sports Editor

The Lions took part in the TCNJ Adidas Classic during the weekend, winning their game against SUNY Oneonta on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2-0 and tying Johns Hopkins University 0-0 on Sunday, Sept.

13, in double overtime.

The College entered the Classic looking to improve their record of 1-0-1, while SUNY Oneonta hoped to expand their winning streak to three games.

The Lions came out strong right out of the gate, getting two shots on goal within six minutes. Sophomore midfielder Jessica Goldman was able to net her first goal of the season close to 20 minutes in, thanks to an assist from sophomore Elizabeth Thoresen, putting the College up, 1-0.

The defensive effort by the team was the major reason why the Red Dragons had issues on offense, and were only able to get their first shot on goal 39 minutes into the game.

However, the Lions did have a scare 20 minutes into the game when junior forward Christine Levering went down on the field holding her leg, and needed to be helped off.

Senior midfielder Christina Roach believes it isn’t anything too serious.

“I think it’s just soreness,” she said.

“But just to be safe, we had to take her off and have it looked at.”

Coach Joe Russo echoed the statement, but also emphasized time is needed to have her looked at.

“She’s going to be evaluated by our doctors,” he said. “But it’s far too early to tell.”

The second half was just as dominant for the team, leaving SUNY’s defense with the large task of keeping out the College’s offense.

Roach was able to get through them all in the 57th minute for her first goal of the season, with help from Goldman to put the team up, 2-0.

The score remained, giving the College a hard fought victory. However, the team didn’t have much time to celebrate as the next game followed on, Sunday, Sept. 12, against Johns Hopkins University.

Roach said the team has to keep focused to remain successful.

“Just grind it out, focus and play 90 minutes,” Roach said. “If you get tired, just fake it as long as you can and keep going.”

However, the team would need to play more then just 90 minutes.

It should be noted that Levering did not play in the match, and it is still unknown to what extent she is injured. She was seen using crutches on the sideline cheering her teammates on. Russo said she will be seeing the team doctor as soon as possible.

The teams came into the contest ranked nationally in Division III — the College being ranked ninth and Johns Hopkins ranked fifth — and their play showed why that is.

Both teams came out strong, with defensive dominance keeping both offenses in check for the entire duration of the game, giving up very few legitimate chances.

The beginning of the first half was all Lions, with shot after shot being taken against junior Hopkins goalkeeper Clara Aranguren. However, halfway through and with some fresh faces on the field,

the Blue Jays took over, putting pressure on Lions goalkeeper, senior Jessica Weeder. In total the Lions had seven shots against the Blue Jays who had four.

Thoresen, who was part of numerous pushes into the Johns Hopkins zone, said things just weren’t going the right way.

“I think it was just bad luck,” Thoresen said. “Everything that could go wrong did and we weren’t able to finish during opportunities.”

The second half saw more of the same, but with the Blue Jays attacking more aggressively and getting off 12 shots compared to the College’s nine. However, the shots were more evenly paced out, with Johns Hopkins getting off a shot followed by the College and vice versa.

Neither team held on to the ball long in this half.

Ninety minutes came and went, leaving both teams to go out for at least two 10-minute overtime periods. The Lions dominated the first overtime, getting off five shots and leaving Johns Hopkins with nothing. Freshman midfielder Arielle Curtis had a shot opportunity at the end to put the team up, but it was blocked, leading the teams to a second overtime.

Neither team could get an upper hand over the other this time, leaving the game to end in a 0-0 tie.

Roach says the team’s disappointment will have to lead into some improvements.

“Our will to win was there, we wanted this game more then them,” Roach said. “We need to work on finishing (our opportunities).”

The team now has a few days off to rest and practice before they take the field again on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at home against Penn State Harrisburg.

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Alex Rodriguez: Hero or villian?

A-Rod struggles to maintain his reputation.

By Matthew Ajaj Staff Writer

The New York fans that pack Yankee Stadium must be crazy to pay five dollars for a water bottle, but perhaps even more outrageous is their newfound adoration for the notorious Alex Rodriguez. In fact, A-Rod routinely receives the loudest ovation of any player on the New York roster. It is a stunning contrast from just two years ago, when Yankee fans bombarded their third baseman with heckles and boos each time he emerged from the dugout.

A-Rod is undoubtedly the most polarizing figure in all of baseball.

His three MVP awards are shrouded by scandals and his 3,000 hits and 600-plus home runs cannot counteract his off-field antics and liaisons with the ladies. The controversy began in the late 2000s as A-Rod was

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hit with allegations about his past steroid usage. He flat-out denied the charges, but was hit with more credible reports in 2009 which would eventually cause him to succumb to the truth. In 2013 he was tied to the Biogenesis scandal and cited for using performance-enhancing drugs; he was eventually suspended for the entire 2014 season. A-Rod was allowed to finish the 2013 season, but every game he was met with waves of jeers from fans of every team — including Yankee fans. Declining in production, marred by lingering injuries and losing the loyalty of the Yankee faithful, the organization looked for ways to separate themselves from A-Rod and avoid paying out his massive contract but their efforts were to no avail.

Coming into spring training for 2015, A-Rod was a new man. He arrived at camp early and in excellent

shape without any injury to speak of. Thrown into the designated hitter role, A-Rod has defied expectations and is now on-pace for 35 home runs and 91 runs batted in. Two years prior, Yankee Stadium rained with boos with each A-Rod at-bat.

Today, the crowd craves his plate appearances and goes into frenzy with each A-Bomb that clears the outfield walls. Following Rodriguez’s 661st home run to pass up Willie Mays on the all-time list, the crowd begged for and received an A-Rod curtain call — a phenomenon that no one believed would happen again.

Many are dumbfounded by the Yankees fans’ sudden change of heart towards their troublesome superstar. Most theorize that this is due to A-Rod’s excellent play this season, which has put the Yankees in position for a playoff run. This explanation is partially true, but fails to capture the true essence of A-Rod’s charm: he is an entertainer.

When Derek Jeter retired last season, the New York Yankees lost their heart and soul. Jeter was the team’s perennial, blemish-free leader who encapsulated the Yankees’ winning ways. Two years removed from playoff contention and left with a dull, aging team, not much was expected from the 2015 Yankees. Enter Alex Rodriguez. In Jeter’s shadow for the past decade, A-Rod was ready to assume the captain’s role.

A-Rod is by no means a positive figurehead. His use of performance-

enhancing drugs is deplorable, and his diva attitude off the field in years’ past is inexcusable. But it is vital to remember that A-Rod has been in the league since he was just 18 years old — he has no college experience, no job experience and, consequently, has no experience being a mature adult. All he has ever known is baseball (a children’s game) and as a result, he is still a child — a 40year-old, homer-hitting child. But a kid’s attitude and passion is exactly what was missing from New York’s recipe to success.

Rodriguez has become a crucial figure in the clubhouse, as his uplifting attitude and electrifying play has reinvigorated the old squad and brought them back to their winning ways of yore. Unlike Jeter, A-Rod is a multi-dimensional character. He lies, he cheats, he is willing to do

whatever it takes to be the best.

While Jeter’s life was a fairy tale composed of cherry blossoms and unicorns and happy endings, A-Rod’s life plays out like a psycho thriller. A man of fluid morality, A-Rod is a polarizing figure whose past regressions juxtaposed by his newfound nobility and leadership make him all the more compelling of a person. This is why Yankees fan root for A-Rod: he has brought a fresh, empowering vibe that the organization desperately needed.

Alex Rodriguez has stepped in and has become the lifeblood of the organization, giving them their spark and now depending on him down the stretch as the Yankees attempt another title run. Yankees fans do not have to like A-Rod, but they sure do appreciate him.

A-Rod gains adoration in a successful return.

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Lions extend winning streak with two more Field Hockey gears up for long run this season

By Miguel Gonzalez Staff Writer The Lions extend their winning streak to 18 games as they defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Devils and Juniata College Eagles during the past week. Previously, Alicia Wagner was honored as TCNJ’s Athlete of the Week for the week of Sept. 7, 2015 for her hat-trick performance during the Lion’s 7-0 victory at Stevens Institute of Technology.

The Lions scored four goals in the second period on their way to a 5-1 victory in front of their home crowd. At the 10th minute, freshman forward Taylor Barrett was the first to put the College on the scoreboard. After Barrett’s goal, the Lion’s offense had trouble with scoring goals during the rest of the first, despite a series of corner kicks from junior midfielder Jaclyn Douglas and multiple shots from senior captain Mikayla Cimilluca.

Seven shots were saved by FDU-Florham goalie Amy Defnet. Fortunately, the Lions were able to find the net four times later on in the second period.

However, the Devils began the second period with an equalizer from junior forward Kim Davis. Afterward, the Lions offense kept Defnet and FDU-Florham’s

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Captain Cimilluca sets up to score the game-winning goal against Juniata College.

defense on their feet as they blasted 19 shots. Junior defender Lexi Smith put the Lions ahead 2-1 when she scored during the 43rd minute. Just two minutes later, Douglas extended the lead 3-1 with an assist from freshman midfielder Sidney Padilla.

Throughout the second half, the College’s offense maintained possession while forcing many turnovers. With that many shots, came multiple saves from Defnet as she recorded 13 more, but not without two goals from Smith and senior forward

Alicia Wagner.

“FDU was a hard fought win.

We answered back by scoring four straight goals,” Cimilluca said. “We realized at half time what was working and decided to pursue that in the second half, leading us to success.”

In all, the Lions finished with 35 shots and 16 corners kicks while their defense regulated the Devils to only two shots.

Later on Sunday, Sept. 13, the Lions traveled to Juniata College and shutout the Eagles, 4-0. Cimilluca started off with

a goal from the close left wing during the eighth minute. Douglas, 10 minutes later, set up a corner kick and Wagner capitalized with a goal from the far left wing. The Eagles counterattacked momentarily with a corner kick from senior midfielder Sarah Bilheimer. However, junior goalkeeper Kelly Schlupp saved a shot from senior midfielder Brittany Meier. At the 22nd minute, the Lions again executed a goal from a corner kick when Smith scored from the top of the box.

“We came out strong and I thought our forward line put a lot of pressure on Juniata from the start,” Cimilluca said. “They played a great game and really got things going for us. Our corners were well executed, resulting in some really nice goals.”

The second period featured more defense from the Eagles like junior defender Cory Yerger blocking a shot from Smith. At the same time, Douglas kept conducting more corner kicks. For the third time of the game, the Lions took advantage of a corner kick when junior defender Ally Pennypacker scored from the top of the box. Overall, the Lions finished with 12 shots and 14 corner kicks while closing the Eagles to only one shot.

“As a team, we have really been playing as a unit and working well with one another,” Cimilluca said. “We have some really nice combinations throughout the field which is great to have because all of our wins thus far have been a full team effort.”

So far, the Lions are off to a stellar 3-0 start while scoring a total of 16 goals and surrendering only one goal. Next, the Lions will begin their three-game homestand against the Cabrini College Cavaliers at Lions Stadium on Tuesday, Sept.15.

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Lions XC finishes big in invitational

Photos courtesy of Carly and Lori Martz

Left: The men’s team hustles together to take the top five spots. Right: The women rally together before the invitational.

By George Tatoris Staff Writer Men’s and women’s cross country dominated the Delaware University International this Saturday, Sept.

12, using pack running to powerful effect against their contenders, which included conference rivals Rowan University.

Pack running is a tactic that involves running in groups with teammates of a similar skill level, which helps with pacing and boosts runners’ morale.

The College cinched the first five spots in the men’s race and in the women’s race — while the top two finishers were from Delaware University — a pack of Lions in third through sixth pushed the College ahead of second place Delaware University by six points.

Junior Andrew Tedeschi led the front pack with a finish time of 26:55.21. Senior Roberto Guiducci followed a little less than a second behind with a time of 26:56.19. Behind him, sophomore Dale Johnson closed in at 27:02.11 for a third place finish. Senior Jon Stouber took fourth with a time of 27.11.06. Senior Tyler Grimm rounded out the pack in fifth with a time of 27:12.54.

The men’s sweep was “really incredible especially against Rowan, who is our main competitor in the conference,” Grimm said. “It’s a testament to our training so far. Our pack running was tremendous today.”

The Lions paced themselves at first, and found themselves in the top pack with a single Rowan runner. Using hills and turns to their advantage, the pack of Lions broke

away, using teamwork to move ahead as a group.

It took less than 20 seconds for all five Lions to cross the finish line together. A tight spread like that will come in handy in later meets, Grimm said.

The men finished with just 15 points — where the lowest score indicates a win. The astounding win was more than 40 points less than second place Rowan.

Pack running also played a part in the women’s team’s first place finish.

Heading the pack in third place was freshman Madeline Tattory with a finishing time of 23:50.69. Less than half a second behind Tattory, freshman Erin Holzbaur finished in fourth with a time of 23:51.17. In fifth, senior Marissa Lerit finished with a time of 24:01.23 and in sixth,

freshman Emma Bean finished with a time of 24:02.89.

Also in the top 10 was freshman Abigail Faith, who was eighth with a time of 24:15.28.

“It was a lot of fun seeing so many of us place in the top ten,” Tattory said.

This meet was Tattory’s first glimpse at pack running outside of training. Pack running wasn’t stressed as much in her high school and wasn’t required as much in last week’s Blue/Gold Invitational.

It took all four women Lions less than 15 seconds to cross the finish line together.

According to Guiducci, the course was “one of the tougher ones” he has run in college. The White Clay Creek State Park course in Newark, Del., starts by going downhill, and then turns into rolling

hills the rest of the way.

Tattory said it was “more of a cross country course” and “a lot harder” than the one at Rosedale Park in Hopewell, N.J., which was the venue of last week’s less competitive Blue/Gold Invitational.

In addition to the difficult hills, the course was marked with only faint white lines to direct runners.

As a result, senior Scott Savage — who was leading by a few seconds — made a wrong turn which he had to correct, according to teammate Grimm. Savage finished 10th with a time of 27:38.05.

If not for that wrong turn, Grimm believed that the College could have taken the top six spots in the race.

“We are a pack team,” said Guiducci, “that is one of our strengths. We work off each other’s energy in the race.”

Lions remain undefeated after tournament

By Otto Gomez Staff Writer The College’s men’s soccer team continued their strong play against Stevens Institute of Technology on Wednesday, Sept. 9, with a 2-1 victory to complete their first tournament of the season.

They improved their record to 4-0, and many players are not surprised by their hot start.

“What we’ve done better this year is believe in ourselves more,” junior forward Sean Etheridge said. “It has been a very positive start to the season so far and we can’t wait to carry this momentum into our next game.”

The scoring started 27 minutes into the game when sophomore Peter Dresch charged into the box and redirected a cross from junior Thomas Hogue into the back of the net. However, it didn’t take long for the Ducks to respond. Four minutes later, Ducks senior Joe Cellitti was able to get a shot past Lions junior keeper Jake Nesteruk to even up the score. Lions’ senior midfielder Matthew Ziegler almost broke the tie with

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Joerg Jauk scores to take the lead over the Ducks. an attempt at the end of the half, but it was saved at the last second by Ducks goalie Mike Renna. It wasn’t until there was less than 20 minutes left in regulation time that freshman defender Joerg Jauk moved up to take a direct kick near the Stevens penalty area and nailed a shot inside the near post to take the lead. The 2-1 score held behind the Lions’ defense, anchored

by Nesteruk’s three saves.

After defeating the No. 21 ranked in the NJAC, Ducks, the Lions headed to Newark Saturday, Sept. 12, to compete in their second tournament of the season.

Facing off against Johns Hopkins University, the game ended in a 3-3 draw.

After trailing 1-0 at halftime, Hogue found himself a deflected ball that he would put into the back of the net in the 62nd minute. Three minutes later, junior

Nick Costelloe scored his fourth of the season to break the tie on a feed from Dominic Polidoro. The two teams once again scored back to back goals, making the score, 3-2. However, the Blue Jays struck last in the 75th minute to tie everything up at three goals apiece. For the rest of the game, the defenses held strong, not allowing anyone a chance to score. Nesteruk registered six saves after facing 24 total shots.

The Lions finished their tournament on Sunday, Sept. 13 against New York University. Initially falling behind by a goal, the Lions rallied three goals to win.

Costelloe took advantage of a penalty kick in the first period to put away his team-leading fifth goal of the season.

Hogue put the Lions ahead with an assist from freshman midfielder Nick Sample.

The icing on the cake came with just seven minutes remaining when junior midfielder Clayton Flon scored to put away the win.

The team will head to Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus to take on the Devils on Wednesday Sept.

16, 2015.

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