The Signal: Fall ‘17 No. 10

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Vol. XLVII, No. 10

November 8, 2017

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Former College president tells how Loser Hall got its name

‘What Would You Do’star talks diversity

By Elizabeth Zakaim Arts & Entertainment Editor

Change is often unavoidable, usually natural, yet sometimes forced by hand. Society changes and grows with time, but often leaves footprints of its past buried so deep that people question whether it should be uprooted or left as a reminder for the future.

The College’s decision to rename Paul Loser Hall to Trenton Hall this past May has left some people satisfied and others disgruntled. Those who have attended the College have differing opinions on the issue.

Princeton councilman and Trenton State alumnus Timothy Quinn (’81), recalled Princeton University’s struggle in 2015, when the school considered removing former President Woodrow Wilson’s name from its buildings.

Wilson, also the president of Princeton University from 1902 to 1910, was a segregationist, according to Princeton’s Board of Trustees committee. Despite student sit-ins and protests, Princeton University ultimately decided not to remove Wilson’s name in 2016.

Quinn, who graduated before Loser Hall was built, was a strong supporter of the name change. see CHANGE page 3

Quiñones combats racism with his show.

By Emmy Liederman Features Assistant

When John Quiñones was 8 years old, he shined shoes in San Antonio for 10 cents a pair. When he was 13, he would ride in the back of a truck to Northport, Michigan, and would spend two hours picking one bucket of cherries, only to be sold for 75 cents each.

Kim Iannarone / Photo Editor

One day, while picking tomatoes in Ohio, his father asked, “Juanito, do you want to do this work for the rest of your life, or do you want to get a college education?”

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Quiñones spoke in the Brower Student Center on Oct. 31, and discussed how his personal struggles have shaped a career focused on equality and acceptance.

Girlpool dives into student center show

Jason Proleika / Photo Editor

Girlpool’s performance has themes of success and heartbreak.

By Danielle Silvia Social Media Editor

The air outside was cool, but the Brower Student Center was heating up as music blasted and three bands performed in CUB

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Alt’s latest show on Friday, Nov. 3. The show was headlined by folk/punk rock band Girlpool, which was supported by opening acts Palm and Lily and Horn Horse.

Girlpool is based out of Los Angeles, and is fronted by Cleo Tucker and Editorial / page 9

Harmony Tividad. They also have two frequent touring members, Joshua Sushman and Ross Chait. On Friday, Sushman took the lead with saxophone with Chait on drums.

By the time Girlpool took the stage, the crowd had grown immensely. The band wowed the audience with their mix of indie rock, DIY and femme punk.

The band’s energy and the sheer volume of the music was strong enough to captivate not only the large crowd, but also caught the attention of bystanders watching the soccer game outside or working in the student center.

Their music was not only a mix of genres, but also a blend of feelings. The songs projected a wide emotional range, with running themes of success and heartbreak. Kyle Olszak, a sophomore marketing major, enjoyed them all.

“I felt so many emotions, love included,” Olszak said.

Jack Sofka, the CUB Alt co-chair and a sophomore English major, put an immeasurable amount of time and energy into making the night happen.

“I find the bands based on personal taste, and what I think I hope students would want to see,” Sofka said. “I work

Opinions / page 11

see ROCK page 21

Quiñones became an ABC News Correspondent and creator and host of the hit television program “What Would You Do?” He’s won seven Emmy awards along the way. If you want to know what it’s like to overcome poverty and go on to build your own national empire, ask Quiñones.

“What Would You Do?” is a situational show that involves fake scenarios and hidden cameras, examining how Americans react to instances of discrimination, racism and conflict when they think nobody is watching.

Situations span from a woman being catcalled, to a gay teenager being tormented by his peers. The show first aired in 2008 and now has 11 seasons, 120 episodes and more than 500 scenarios, but according to Quiñones, it is more important that Americans tune in today than ever before.

“You get the sense that respect and common decency are somehow taboo these days,” Quiñones said. “There is too much talk about building walls, when we should be talking about building bridges. The hidden cameras in ‘What Would You Do?’ remind Americans that despite the progress we’ve made, we still have some work to do when it comes to accepting people who are different from us.”

During his presentation, Quiñones mentioned a quote by Aristotle that says “educating the mind without educating the heart see OVERCOME page 2

College decides to establish new center for health and wellness

By Michelle Lampariello News Editor The College announced its plans to establish a new center for health and wellness on Oct. 31. The center will provide services previously offered at TCNJ Clinic.

“The creation of this center expands the clinical experience and scope of training for students across a range of programs in Education, Nursing, Health and Exercise Science,” said College President R. Barbara Gitenstein in a press release. “It also will emphasize a holistic approach to wellness that recognizes the relationship between mind and body.”

The center will provide education, health and wellness resources to students and community members.

Counseling previously conducted at TCNJ Clinic will take place at the new center.

In order to determine both short- and long-term goals for the center, there will be a task force created

by Provost Jacqueline Taylor, which will be chaired

by Suzanne McCotter, the dean of the School of Education, and Carole Kenner, the dean of the School of Nursing, Health and Exercise Science. The task force is also responsible for creating a plan to incrementally incorporate functions of TCNJ Clinic into the new center, and is expected to analyze what can be see RESOURCES page 6

Features / page 15 Arts & Entertainment / page 19

Sports / page 28

Barangay Students dance to traditional Filipino music

‘Rocky Horror’ Student shadow cast performs alongside film

Women’s Soccer Lions win NJAC title

See Features page 15

See A&E page 19

See Sports page 28

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Overcome / TV host discusses his journey in media continued from page 1

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QuiĂąones studies how people act when they think nobody is watching. “What Would You Do?â€? stood out, which involved a migrant worker receiving hateful comments about his accent while ordering a cup of coffee. “My students try to practice English and sometimes, people say very bigoted things,â€? Rubio said. “They need to be reminded that not everyone is against you.

There are people out there that will uplift you. As an ESL teacher, that episode made my support feel very needed.�

At 26, QuiĂąones was hired by ABC. He continued to travel to impoverished areas and give a voice to those who had been silenced.

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of a busy street in Newark. Eighty eight people walked past and no one stopped to help the man, until a homeless woman named Linda Hamilton, who had recently suffered a stroke, came by. After the show aired, fans created a Facebook page to locate the woman and raised $8,000, which allowed her to open a bank account, buy the KHDUW PHGLFLQH VKH QHHGHG DQG Ă€QG D SODFH to live. People like Hamilton remind him ZK\ KH LV VR IXOĂ€OOHG E\ KLV FDUHHU DFFRUGing to QuiĂąones. “The next time you witness an injustice and the little voice inside of your head tells you to do something, remember Linda Hamilton,â€? QuiĂąones said. “She ended up JHWWLQJ DOO WKHVH EHQHĂ€WV EXW VKH KDG QR idea anyone was watching.â€?

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Change / Alumni discuss Loser Hall controversy While there was controversy surrounding the donation, no one questioned the reputation of Paul Loser. The controversy was not about the name, but about the money and how it was used –– faculty members at the time would have preferred to have seen the $1 million go to the College’s library, or other school expenses. They were slightly appeased when the administration decided to expand the building’s role to not only be used as a reception area for students and families, but as the heart of the School of Nursing as well.

There was no doubt at the time over Paul or Tom Loser’s reputation –– they were considered to be upstanding people, according to Eickhoff. But had people been more aware of what is now known about Paul Loser, would his name still have been memorialized, or has the nature of time been the real catalyst all along? “I don’t know,â€? Eickhoff said. “The issue of race in AmeriFD KDV EHFRPH PXFK KLJKHU SURĂ€OH QRZ WKDQ LW ZDV EDFN WKHQ –– it never came up.â€?

Even proponents of the name change agreed that values have changed since Paul Loser’s time. Alumna Natasha PiJason Proleika / Photo Editor Ăąeiros (’17) thought that the name change should have hapAlumni are divided on the decision to rename Trenton Hall. pened sooner, but acknowledged that the atmosphere today is continued from page 1 “I think the school didn’t do a good enough job vetting more politically correct than it used to be. the person,â€? Hill said. “They should have done more research “Segregation was very palpable back then,â€? PiĂąeiros said.

He appreciated that the College was being transparent in ac- before they took the family’s money.� “I think that’s part of our history –– it’s not about Paul Loser knowledging its history.

Harold Eickhoff, the College’s president at the time, dis- Hall, it’s about how TCNJ decides to bring to life his legacy in “It really spoke to me as a Trenton State alumnus that they cussed the naming process in an interview with The Signal. our building.â€? were not whitewashing the history of the College and its beginDuring the 1980s, Eickhoff and other administrators saw a PiĂąeiros wanted the symbolism behind the action to resonings in Trenton,â€? Quinn said. strong need for a foundation independent of state and alumni nate with the College and other institutions.

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Alumna Gabrielle Okun (’17) believes that the College to utilize a private fundraising arm that began at the College PiĂąeiros felt the student protestors were brave for standing was adapting to the whims of today’s “political correct- in 1978: The Trenton State College Foundation. up for what they believed in, and wished she had been more ness.â€? According to Okun, history is not about sanitizing past During the 1982-83 academic year, Pete Loser ap- involved during her time as a student.

ZURQJGRLQJ HYHQ LI VRPH SHRSOH Ă€QG LW WR EH RIIHQVLYH proached Eickhoff with a donation proposal. The donor, ´, XQGHUVWRRG WKH Ă€JKW Âľ 3LxHLURV VDLG ´,I , ZHUH WR JLYH “This action sets a dangerous precedent,â€? Okun said. “If we who wished to remain anonymous, wanted to make a gift to EDFN WR 7&1- LW ZRXOG EH WR VSHFLĂ€F SURJUDPV WKDW KHOS VWXtake down anything that is deemed offensive to a 21st century the College that would also serve as a memorial. Pete Loser dents with these marginalized identities who oftentimes don’t perspective at a school, regardless if it’s a statue of a historical and Eickhoff had grown very close, and the vagueness of get support from different areas.â€? Ă€JXUH RU D QDPH RI D EXLOGLQJ WKDW GRHV QRW UHSUHVHQW SUHVHQW the request puzzled the president, but he did not press for When asked why it took until recently for this issue to be day values, we would simply have no history.â€? details. The original offer for the name was about $30,000 to brought under such a strong light, Quinn credited the students While Okun was disappointed to learn that Paul Loser was $50,000, which was not quite enough for the investment. of the College and the changing educational curriculum. a proponent of segregation, she acknowledged that it was a During this time, Eickhoff and Pete Mills, the College’s “We didn’t understand things like implicit bias,â€? Quinn common belief for many at the time, as hard as that fact can be EXVLQHVV RIĂ€FHU ZHUH DOUHDG\ ZRUNLQJ RXW WKH SODQV IRU ZKDW said. “We didn’t understand white privilege at all.â€? for people to swallow. She said that while the New Jersey Su- is now Trenton Hall.

Times have changed in the academic world, and historical preme Court ruling in 1944 made segregation of public schools “It was going to be a statement of our commitment to qual- perspectives have changed as well. illegal, it didn’t automatically change people’s personal views ity and we knew that would cost extra,� Eickhoff said. “I really think the scholarship caught up with our unon racism.

Mills and Eickhoff agreed to memorialize the building in derstanding of history,� Quinn said. “We’re able to say, “It was a common belief for the time, whether or not we the donor’s name if it could be worked out. ‘wait why are we putting a guy’s name on a building who want to admit that,� Okun said.

Pete Loser soon revealed the donor –– his brother, Tom set up a system that would have prevented kids in his disCollege President R. Barbara Gitenstein contested that no- Loser — who was willing to donate $1 million to memori- trict from attending college here?’� tion in an Oct. 11 meeting with The Signal. alize his father, Paul Loser. Tom Loser asked for complete For Quinn, the change was an acknowledgment of “If you look, as I’ve presented in my letter to the board, the privacy and anonymity at the time, and the deal was sealed the College’s past, and how history in general is being issue with regard to changing the name had to do with the his- verbally. According to Eickhoff, none of this transaction taught differently. tory of an individual who was a public employee who broke was put in writing. “I was taught a history that was written by the winthe law,� Gitenstein said. “It was one of those things where you have an estab- ners,� Quinn said.

Real estate broker T. Christopher Hill of Robbinsville, lished reputation that goes unquestioned,� Eickhoff said of The College made a change based on a re-evaluation of New Jersey, who attended the College from 1978 until 1982, his decision not to document the agreement.

LWV SDVW ZKLFK 4XLQQ VDLG ZDV MXVWLĂ€HG took issue not with the name change, but with the naming of In 1997, Eickhoff made the donation public in his yearly “It did merit the kind of change that came out of this,â€? the building. speech to the College’s faculty and administration.

Quinn said.

Marijuana  and  alcohol  lead  to  multiple  arrests

By Brielle Bryan Opinions Editor

RIÀFHU REVHUYHG D JODVV SLSH that was approximately one foot ORQJ 7KH SLSH ZDV RQ WKH à RRU Roommates who smoke and there was green leafy vegetogether get arrested together tation, believed to be marijuana, On Oct. 26, at 8:55 p.m., a inside. On top of the laundry &DPSXV 3ROLFH RIÀFHU ZDV GLV- hamper was a metal herb grinder patched to New Residence Hall on containing more green leafy vega report of an odor of marijuana. etation, and on top of the desk 8SRQ DUULYDO WKH RIÀFHU NQRFNHG was an electronic weighing scale on the door of the room that was and two rolling paper containers, suspected to have marijuana in- police said. The male student side, and a male student answered. claimed ownership of parapherWhen the student opened the nalia and the green leafy vegetaGRRU WKH RIÀFHU GHWHFWHG D VWURQ- tion, believed to be marijuana. ger odor of marijuana and noticed The roommate of the male stuthat the male student’s eyes were dent was found in possession of JODVV\ DQG EORRGVKRW 7KH RIÀFHU a hand-rolled cigarette suspected told the male student that he was to contain marijuana. at his dorm to investigate an odor Both students were placed under of marijuana. The male student arrest, handcuffed and searched.

UHVSRQGHG ´2K 2. ¾ 7KH RIÀFHU They were then transported to asked the male student if he could Campus Police Headquarters for enter the room, and the student processing at 9:15 p.m., police said. agreed to let him in.

Pro-staff arrived at Campus Police Upon entering the room, the Headquarters. Both students were

issued a summons.

an off-campus house party, police said. The female student did Student sent to hospital after not know the exact location of drinking too much the party. The female student On Nov. 1, at 3 a.m., was escorted to the room two Campus Police where the other two RIĂ€FHUV ZHUH GLVstudents were locatpatched to assist TCNJ ed and being assessed EMS with three intoxiby TCNJ EMS. cated female students The initial caller, in New Residence a friend of the inHall. One of the oftoxicated students, Ă€FHUV PDGH FRQWDFW ZLWK WZR RI remained on scene and coopthe three intoxicated females, who erated with the investigation, were roommates. They stated that police said. One of the students they were drinking alcohol at an was transported to the hospital by off-campus house party, police said. Ewing Township EMS. The other TCNJ EMS arrived on scene and as- two students refused any further sessed the two intoxicated students. medical aid. A summons was not The third intoxicated female issued to any of the three students student was located in a sepa- as a result of the New Jersey LifeUDWH URRP 7KH VHFRQG RIĂ€FHU line Legislation. on scene made contact with the female student, who appeared to House party leaves EH SK\VLFDOO\ Ă€QH 6KH VWDWHG VKH student hungover had “a few alcoholic drinksâ€? at On Nov. 1, at 1:40 a.m., a

&DPSXV 3ROLFH RIĂ€FHU ZDV GLVpatched to assist TCNJ EMS with an intoxicated female in Wolfe +DOO 8SRQ DUULYDO WKH RIĂ€FHU met with a female student who was sitting on her bed, police said. The student stated that after drinking an unknown amount of alcohol at an off-campus house party in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, she returned to her room where she began to vomit.

The intoxicated student’s roommate contacted Campus Police out of concern for her friend’s wellbeing. TCNJ EMS arrived on scene at 1:52 a.m. and assessed the intoxicated student, police said. The student refused any medical aid. A summons was not issued to the student as a result of the New Jersey Lifeline Legislation.

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

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MULTICULTURAL BUFFET P R E S E N T E D B Y T H E P A N - A S I A N A L L I A N C E

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Day of Giving raises more than $275,000

By Breeda Bennett-Jones News Assistant The College raised more than $275,000 on Thursday, Nov. 2, during its third annual Day of Giving, part of the 18.19.20 fundraising initiative honoring President R. Barbara Gitenstein.

The Day of Giving was a camSXVZLGH HIIRUW RI 7KH 2IĂ€FH RI Development, Brand Management, Alumni Affairs, the deans of the seven schools and student organizations including TCNJ Ambassadors and Student Government.

In the Brower Student Center and Eickhoff Hall, students had the opportunity to donate in cash or online using the educational crowdsourcing website, GiveCampus.

Alumni, faculty, family and friends also had the opportunity to donate online throughout the day.

Several alumni encouraged donations by creating challenges.

Alumna Terri Martinac (’72 & ’73) pledged to donate $20 for every donation made by a member of the Class of 2006. “I’m a very proud alumnus of the College,� Martinac said. “I think the students are of the highest quality and character.�

During the Day of Giving, $278,012 in donations were raised, according to Christen Jones, the director of development and annual giving.

Kim Iannarone / Photo Editor

The Day of Giving is part of the 18.19.20 fundraising initiative.

Alumni raised about 49 percent of donations, staff raised 22 percent, current students raised 12 percent, parents raised 9 percent and friends of the campus community raised 7 percent. There were 1,418 donors in total, with an average donation amount of $200.

All of the alumni challenges were matched, including a $10,000 challenge created halfway through the day by alumni Andy and Maria Polansky (’83).

While other colleges have fundraising initiatives, Jones emphasized how focusing on one day brings the campus together.

“Its success is really the result of everyone coming around this general goal we have for the whole college,� Jones said. “It reminds you of the power a community has.�

While the Class of 2021 had the most donors of all current student classes, according to Jones, the Class of 2018 used the day as an opportunity to work on raising money for its senior class gift.

This year, the class aims to raise enough money to donate a bench for the campus. “This senior class was so enthusiastic,� Jones said. “They want to

create that legacy, which folks can come back to and remember.�

Reminders of the Day of Giving were all around campus on Thursday. WTSR played music outside the student center as free hot chocolate was given out from tables Ă DQNHG E\ EOXH DQG JROG EDOORRQV Inside the student center, students who donated had the chance to spin a prize wheel and win merchandise including lanyards, cups and laptop stickers. “I think the most coveted prize is the Roscoe plushy,â€? said alumna Jenna Burke (’17).

Burke has been a graduate

DVVLVWDQW ZLWK WKH 2IĂ€FH RI 'Hvelopment since August, where she specialized in doing publicity for annual giving and fundraising efforts. “I think (donating) is really important,â€? Burke said. “You can show that you care about the College and that you’re putting it in good hands.â€?

Students also had the opportunity to pose with friends and props in a photo booth set up by the exit.

The new Roscoe the Lion roamed the area, posing for pictures and JLYLQJ SHRSOH KLJK Ă€YHV “It helps make philanthropy fun,â€? said Missy Lide, the associate director of annual giving.

Students also had the opportunity to pay homage to Gitenstein’s tenure as president of the College.

After posing for a photograph taken on a Polaroid camera, students printed heartfelt notes on the pictures and pasted them into a scrapbook.

The scrapbook was a token of appreciation for all of the work Gitenstein has done for the College, according to Lide. “We wanted to bring some attention and some light to the amazing and humble person she is,� Lide said.

Jones echoed her appreciation for Gitenstein. “I am so proud to work with her every day,� Jones said. “This one was for the Git.�

SFB tables request to bring scientist to campus

Miguel Gonzalez / Sports Editor

Left: The board votes to fund Thanksgiving Remix. Right: SFB tables ISA’s funding request for Diwali Dinner.

By Eric Preisler Production Manager

of BSU. “We wanted to show a mix of how people incorporate their ethnic identity with their national identity.�

Three events were tabled at this week’s Thanksgiving Remix would bring toStudent Finance Board meeting on Nov. 1. gether cultural organizations that do not Thanksgiving Remix, proposed by the usually co-sponsor events together, ac%ODFN 6WXGHQW 8QLRQ ZDV WDEOHG ÀUVW cording to the event’s proposal packet.

The event would be in the Brower StuIf passed, this event would be co-spondent Center on Nov. 18 from 8 p.m. to sored by several multicultural groups in11:30 p.m. cluding the Indian Student Association, The event’s purpose would be to high- the Spanish Club and the Union Latina. light diversity on campus by allowing ISA’s Diwali Dinner, which was prostudents to experience the different foods posed to be held on Nov. 17 from 8 p.m. to and traditions of various cul11 p.m. in the Business Buildtures, according to the event’s ing lounge, was also tabled. proposal packet.

The event would allow “What might be on your students to celebrate Diwali Thanksgiving dinner table with food and decorations may not necessarily be on while spending time with someone else’s Thanksgiving friends. There would also be dinner table,� said Gayle Magames such as Jeopardy for yani, a junior international studies and ISA students and the campus community marketing double major and the treasurer to partake in, according to the event’s

proposal packet.

Jasmine Mahajan, a sophomore biology major and the treasurer of ISA, said the celebration of Diwali is similar to the celebration of Thanksgiving. Families spend time cooking together, and there are a lot of different foods and decorations involved.

Women in Leadership and Learning’s event, which would include guest speaker Vandana Shiva, was also tabled. The event was proposed to be held on April 12, at 5 p.m. in Mayo Concert Hall.

Shiva is educated in quantum physics and is involved in environmental research. She founded the Research Foundation for Science Technology in 1982 and Navdanya, an organization that protects biodiversity, according to the event’s proposal packet. “She is an Indian scientist and also an ecofeminist,� said Abigail Moor, vice executive chair of WILL and a junior

special education and women’s, gender and sexuality studies double major. “She is world-renowned in her field.�

Shiva’s appearance would tie in with women’s history month and the College’s theme, “Who We Are,� according to the event’s proposal packet.

SFB advised WILL to look for ways to prioritize seats at the event for students, change the timing of the event so it would QRW FRQà LFW ZLWK VWXGHQWV¡ VFKHGXOHV DQG potentially include fees for non-students.

Colleges Against Cancer was fully funded $789 for the Great American Smokeout, which will be held on Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Green Lawn.

There will be an advocacy table at the event to inform students about the dangers of smoking, how to quit the habit, and ways to get help in addition to the festive hamburgers and hotdogs. Students can also make pledges to stop or decrease smoking habits at the event.

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SG hears presentation on liberal learning changes

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Special counsel indicts Trump campaign workers

By Zach Sobol Staff Writer The independent investigation led by former FBI Director Robert Mueller charged three Trump campaign officials on Oct. 30, according to The New York Times.

Former campaign chairman Paul and campaign adviser Rick Gates were indicted of 12 counts of financial crimes, according to CNN. Both pleaded not guilty.

“Sorry, but this is years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign,” President Donald Trump tweeted in response to the news.

Manafort and Gates are accused of receiving tens of millions of dollars for their work in Ukraine, then hiding that income by laundering money through domestic and foreign corporations, partnerships and bank accounts, according to CNN. More than $75 million went through offshore accounts, according to CNN. Manafort and Gates were in charge of a campaign lobbying for the United States on behalf of the Ukraine government and were legally required to report their income, according to CNN. Both failed to comply and allegedly lied to the Justice Department about it.

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Gates and Manafort face decades in prison, if convicted.

Manafort and Gates were also charged with lying about millions in payments from foreign governments, tax fraud and conspiracy against the United States, according to TIME. “These are incredibly serious charges, and suggest a long standing and pervasive pattern of reckless illegality on the part of someone who was instrumental in the Trump campaign, and who should’ve known better,” said Steve Vladeck, a CNN legal contributor and professor at the University of Texas School of Law. Many legal experts see the indictment of Manafort and Gates as a warning for others who have lied to the special counsel,

according to CNN. The charges of Manafort and Gates do not imply collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government to interfere with the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The same is not true of Trump’s former foreign policy advisor, George Papadopoulos.

Papadopoulos pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his connection to Joseph Mifsud, a London-based professor linked to Russian government officials. Mifsud promised damaging information about Hillary Clinton, according to The New York Times. “(The Russians) have dirt on her … they have thousands of emails,” Mifsud said,

according to The Guardian.

Over the course of two months, Papadopoulos met with Mifsud four times, according to The Guardian.

Mifsud introduced Papadopoulos to Ivan Timofeev, a Russian official that connects western academics with Putin.

“George didn’t understand the Russian internal political landscape well,” Timofeev told The Guardian.

Instead of contacting the FBI, Papadopoulos communicated with the Trump campaign about his progress with Mifsud.

An unnamed Trump campaign supervisor had told Papadopoulos that Trump’s campaign wanted a better relationship with Russia, according to The Guardian.

The FBI interviewed Papadopoulos twice, The Guardian reported.

Papadopoulos downplayed his connections to the Russian government to the FBI, according to The Guardian. He hid extensive email threads, changed his cellphone number and deleted his Facebook account.

Papadopoulos pleading guilty is the closest thing to proof that the Trump campaign was involved with the Russian government to affect the 2016 election to come out of the investigation thus far.

Day of the Dead parade honors earthquake victims last year, according to The New York Times.

The parade included traditional Day of the Dead festivities, as well as a tribute to the victims of September earthquakes, Reuters reported.

The parade coordinator, Julio Blasina, expressed an obligation to honor the victims while also making a show of resilience, according to The Independent. That obligation was especially important for the survivors of Mexico City, where 228 of the 500 earthquake victims died.

“There are many people hurt by what happened and they are going to celebrate with more pleasure,” said one of the parade’s attendants, Eduardo Rivera, according to AFP. Another parade attendant expressed an alternate view.

“We should continue to mourn a bit more than anything because of what happened,” said another parade attendant, AP Photo Juan Diego Hernandez, according to AFP. Paraders dress in extravagant skeleton costumes.

The central element of the tribute to the earthquake victims

By Anandita Mehta was the parade float of a fist made of hard hats and pickaxes, Staff Writer The New York Times reported.

Rescue workers followed behind the float with their fists Mexico City hosted its second annual Day of the Dead held up in the air above their heads, the same source reported.

Parade along a four-mile stretch of the Paseo de la Reforma Responders would raise their fist to call for silence to on Oct. 28, Deutsche Welle reported. better hear people buried under the rubble, according to The parade attracted 300,000 people, 100,000 more than The Independent.

In addition to the tribute at the parade, Mexico City’s central plaza, Zocalo Plaza, was arrayed with candle shrines, paper mache skulls and La Catrina figures in an homage to both the victims and the rescuers, ABC reported.

La Catrina is an iconic Mexican skeleton figure dating back from the 19th century. People painted their face in the La Catrina-style and wore 19th century clothing, which is iconic of the holiday, Reuters explained.

The inspiration of the parade stemmed from the opening scene of the 2015 James Bond film “Spectre,” according to Deutsche Welle.

The James Bond film repopularized the Day of the Dead after years of favoring more American Halloween trick-ortreating festivities, The New York Times reported. The film brought back the traditional pre-Hispanic Day of the Dead celebrations in quiet cemeteries, where families would spend time with the deceased.

Although the parade was sponsored by the Tourism and Culture Ministries, the celebration was not all about the Hollywood stamp of approval or tourism, according to Reuters.

The parade’s organizers want to be clear that the parade was not simply meant to be a Hollywood movie scene reenactment, Deutsche Welle reported. It was meant to be a celebration of life just as much as a tribute to the dead.

‘White Lives Matter’ protesters assault biracial couple

By Joanne Kim Staff Writer Protesters from a “White Lives Matter” rally attacked an interracial couple on the evening of Oct. 28, at Corner Pub in Brentwood, Tennessee, according to The Washington Post. A brawl broke out in a suburban bar following the second unsuccessful ‘White Lives Matter’ rally.

The protesters did not show up for a second planned rally in Murfreesboro, after they were outnumbered by counter-protesters in the first rally in Shelbyville, The Washington Post reported.

That same evening, a group of 20 to 30 white nationalists entered the Corner Pub Brentwood and started verbally and physically assaulting a biracial couple while they were eating dinner, according to The Tennessean. Police said calls poured in

around 9:15 p.m. once the harassment escalated into a brawl.

Annelise Werme was a bar patron that witnessed the events.

Werme had went to Brentwood to escape the rally in Murfreesboro, when white nationalists entered the same establishment as her sometime before 10:15 p.m., according to her Facebook post.

Werme uploaded a video to Facebook of the brawl after it had escalated out onto the streets.

“It broke out into a huge fight with them busting open the face of the white girl who was furious with them for harassing them,” Werme said on Facebook. “I honestly can’t believe this is happening. My heart hurts. I’m shaking and trying not to cry.”

On Oct. 31, Ku Klux Klan members joined another White Lives Matter rally in Shelbyville, USA Today reported.

Among the white nationalists, there’s a split over support from the Ku Klux Klan. Brad Griffin, a League of the South member, felt having members of the Ku Klux Klan was “too much,” USA Today reported.

“I didn’t want to start a scene with the KKK in Shelbyville.

The whole point of this was to do something peaceful,” Griffin said, according to USA Today.

Members of the National Socialist Movement with “SS” bolt patches and swastika tattoos also attended the rally, USA Today reported.

Nathan Damigo, the founder of Identity Evropa, an alt-right white nationalist group, according to USA Today, believed the white nationalist symbols and tactics hurt their cause more than helped it.

“Today’s #WhiteLivesMatter protest was cringe. Self indulgent extremism is pure anti-propaganda.

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White nationalists gather in Tennessee.

It’s unmarketable and a serious dead end,” Damigo tweeted.

Many white nationalists want to forgo the Ku Klux Klan and Nazi imagery in an effort to better appeal to the masses.

“This is what the infighting is about,” said Marilyn Mayo, a senior research fellow at the AntiDefamation League’s Center on

Extremism, according to USA Today. “It’s about the people on one side who embrace National Socialism, who embrace the Klan, who embrace symbols of extremism, and those on the other side who really want to show a sort of suit-and-tie or khaki-and-polo-shirt version of the extremist movement.”

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Editorial Students should appreciate their friends My friends were grinning and laughing. The speaker was bumping every Halloween classic you could think to play. Hilarious anecdotes were brought up left and right after playing numerous games and icebreakers. one photo after another. We were all leaving our busy lives aside for Halloween night, except, I was not living in their fun moment.

Instead, I found myself glued to my friend’s TV watching game six of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros. Throughout the night, I didn’t bother to talk with my friends much. I just waited for the clock to hit the single digits.

With every burst of laughter and joy, I leaned my head down to conceal my sadness.

As I grew more frustrated with myself, I didn’t wait any longer.

I put on my beanie and walked out the door. I shut the door despite my friend offering an Uber ride.

The second my feet hit the concrete, my cheeks turned bright red as tears streamed through the nose pads of my glasses and reached toward my chin.

I didn’t care if I was wandering through the streets on my own. I didn’t care if my stomach was growling. I didn’t care if I made my friends worry about me. I just felt defeated in an empty pursuit of happiness. Despite getting decent grades and planning out a future career in journalism, I began to realize how many missed opportunities I’ve had at building friendships in my past three years at the College.

It’s more than knowing their name or being in the same class, and adding a caption on Instagram.

Friendship goes beyond sharing a similar background, ethnicity, struggle, dream or goal. It’s being able to open up to your true self and developing an everlasting bond. No compromises, no conformity, no faking it, no mask to hide your face full of fears, ambitions, dreams, weaknesses and emotions.

When you have a friend, you’re not afraid to talk about a family problem back home, a struggle to get club members on the same page or even asking out that cute guy or girl you saw the other day. You begin to cherish every lively conversation, every thrilling memory and every inside joke that makes you spill your coffee on your way to class.

When you have a friend, you’re never alone. You got your squad, crew, amigos, fraternity brothers, sorority sisters, editors (in my case) and a pride of Lions at your back. There’s no telling what your future will be, but you know it doesn’t seem so daunting when you have someone there with you every step of the way.

The next morning, I saw one of my friends post a photo of us in our adorable costumes. I totally forgot how happy I was in that moment. A moment when midterms and career aspirations weren’t a priority. A moment that captured joy and harmony. A moment to recall at a reunion in the future. A moment I realized where I would’ve been now without my Signal crew.

I’m in my third year here at the College, but I still have a lot to my friends for making them worried on Halloween night. In the meantime, don’t ever be afraid to reach out to your friends because they care about you as much as you care about them. but she can be one incredible rollercoaster when you have friends to hold on to for the ride.

— Miguel Gonzalez Sports Editor

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Opinions expressed in signed editorials and letters to the editor are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Signal.

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“I was constantly judged by the color of my skin and the sound of my voice.

I wanted to go to college, but my own teachers didn’t even believe in me.

There is no denying that my ethnicity stories I bring to the public.”

— John Quiñones, host of “What Would You Do?”

“The issue of race in America has become much than it was back then — it never came up (when naming Paul Loser Hall).”

— Harold Eickhoff, former College president

Emilie Lounsberry Adviser lounsber@tcnj.edu Thomas Munnia Business/Ad Manager tmunnia@gmail.com

“Unlike in America, people (in Jordan) approach new people with genuine warmth and affection.” a junior international studies major

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People should confront their fears By  Brielle  Bryan Sand  engulfed  my  feet,  anchoring  me  to  the  ground.  The  oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  waters  charged  at  me,  coming  to  a  hard  stop  a  few  inch-­ es  from  where  I  was  standing.  My  eyes  focused  on  the  tempestuous  waves  that  rocked  back  and  forth,  mocking  me  with  their  hypnotic  motions.

I  told  myself  that  if  I  walked  into  the  water,  it  would  grab  me  and  force  my  head  down.  I  told  myself  that  the  darkness  from  holding  my  eyes  closed  would  be  my  very  last  memory.  But  none  of  these  qualms  would  come  to  pass  because  it  wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  the  ocean  that  was  the  problem,  it  was  me.  I  was  letting  fear  drive  my  life. )RU WKH ÂżUVW \HDUV RI P\ OLIH , ZDV afraid  to  swim  in  the  ocean.  Whenever  I  went  to  the  beach  with  my  friends,  they  would  beg  me  to  come  in  the  water  and  dive  into  the  waves  right  before  they  would  break  onto  the  shoreline.  I  spent  hours  watching  my  friends  have  a  good  time,  as  I  sat  alone  and  read  my  book.  I  let  fear  iso-­ late  me.  I  let  fear  hold  me  back.  I  began  to  question  why  I  was  so  afraid.  If  my  friends  could  swim  in  the  water  and  live  to  tell  the  tale,  why  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  I?  Where  did  my  irrational  fear  of  drowning  in  the  sea  originate?

I  once  almost  drowned  in  a  pool  as  a  child.  My  friend  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  swim,  and  I  tried  to  help  her.  In  my  attempt  to  save  her,  she Â

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Fear should not keep people from leading normal lives. pushed  me  down  and  held  my  head  below  the  surface  of  the  water  as  a  way  to  keep  KHUVHOI DĂ&#x20AC;RDW After  the  incident,  I  developed  a  fear.  Even  though  it  happened  in  a  pool,  I  never  became  afraid  of  pools  because  the  water  is  quiet.  Instead  I  became  afraid  of  the  ocean.  I  thought  of  the  waves  as  the  person  who  had  held  me  down,  and  remembered  the  feeling  of  not  being  able  to  breathe.  2Q 2FW D \HDU ROG PDQ IURP 8]-­ bekistan  rented  a  pickup  truck  and  drove  it  down  a  busy  bicycle  path  near  the  World  Trade  Center,  killing  eight  people.  Author-­ ities  found  a  note  claiming  that  the  attack Â

was  done  in  the  name  of  ISIS,  according  to  CNN. Terrorism  takes  people  by  surprise,  DQG LQĂ&#x20AC;LFWV IHDU LQWR SHRSOH 6LPLODU WR P\ experience  of  drowning,  terrorism  alters  SHRSOHÂśV OLYHV E\ ULSSLQJ DZD\ WKHLU FRQÂż-­ dence  in  doing  simple,  everyday  tasks  and  isolates  them  from  their  loved  ones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  was  an  act  of  terror,  and  a  particu-­ larly  cowardly  act  of  terror  aimed  at  inno-­ cent  civilians,â&#x20AC;?  New  York  Mayor  Bill  de  Blasio  said,  according  to  CNN. The  recent  incident  in  Manhattan  is  not  the  only  attack  that  has  occurred  in  recent  months. Â

2Q 2FW DERXW D PRQWK EHIRUH WKH LQ-­ cident  in  Manhattan,  a  64-­year-­old  gunman  RSHQ ¿UHG DW WKH DXGLHQFH RI WKH 5RXWH Country  Music  Festival  on  the  Las  Vegas  6WULS LQ 1HYDGD ZKLFK OHIW SHRSOH GHDG and  over  500  injured,  according  to  the  Los  Angeles  Times.

2Q 6HSW DERXW WZR ZHHNV EHIRUH the  Las  Vegas  mass  shooting,  a  bomb  was  GHWRQDWHG RQ D /RQGRQ 8QGHUJURXQG FRP-­ PXWHU WUDLQ ZKHUH PRUH WKDQ SHRSOH were  injured,  according  to  CNN. How  should  we  respond  to  terrorism?  Should  we  never  ride  a  bicycle  again?  Should  we  stop  listening  to  country  music,  or  turn  our  friends  down  when  they  ask  us  to  take  a  trip  to  Las  Vegas?  Should  we  stick  to  cars,  and  avoid  trains  at  all  costs?

We  must  confront  fear  when  it  invades  our  lives.

Two  years  ago,  I  decided  to  face  my  fear.  I  charged  into  the  waves,  and  ducked  P\ KHDG XQGHUQHDWK WKH ZDWHU $W ¿UVW , felt  a  pang  of  anxiety,  but  when  my  head  popped  back  up,  breaking  through  the  sur-­ IDFH , IHOW OLNH , FRXOG ¿QDOO\ EUHDWKH DJDLQ I  cast  my  fear  out,  and  in  return,  I  set  myself  free.

Think  about  what  fears  you  might  have  that  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  facing.  Find  out  what  is  causing  your  fears.  Take  action  against  your  fears,  because  you  are  the  only  one  capable  of  deciding  how  you  will  live  your  life.

College should take better care of the Pixels

Miguel Gonzalez / Sports Editor

The Pixels are a landmark at the College.

By  Kevin  Shaw The  Pixels  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  those  shiny  spheres,  the  big  colorful  balls  by  Trenton  Hall  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  have  been  a  hard-­to-­miss  landmark  at  the  Col-­ lege  for  eight  years  now.  Visiting  students  make  jokes  about  their  existence  while  freshman  climb Â

on  top  and  smile  for  the  camera.  Although  the  Pixels  are  often  an  object  of  ridicule,  thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  some-­ thing  quintessentially  â&#x20AC;&#x153;TCNJâ&#x20AC;?  about  them.

Why  have  the  Pixels  become  a  landmark  at  the  College?  It  could  be  the  fact  that  two  of  them  are  blue  and  gold,  our  school Â

colors.  It  could  be  the  beauty  in  their  simplicity.  Maybe  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  just  their  location,  inside  one  of  the  busiest  thoroughfares  on  cam-­ pus.  Whatever  the  reason,  one  thing  is  certain  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  Pixels  are  in  shambles.

Once  a  bright  and  shining  in-­ stallation,  the  Pixels  have  fallen Â

to  wreck  in  the  nearly  a  decade  since  the  College  welcomed  them.  Harsh  New  Jersey  winters  have  been  rough  on  them,  peeling  the  paint  from  the  tops.  Others,  ex-­ posed  to  the  trees  and  the  wind,  have  picked  up  a  gnarly  layer  of  dirt  and  grime.

The  Pixels  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  always  in  such  a  sorry  state,  but  even  in  their  prime,  they  werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  pristine  for  ORQJ 7KH 3L[HOV ZHUH YDQGDOL]HG with  spray  paint  just  one  week  af-­ ter  their  installation,  according  to  a  6LJQDO DUWLFOH IURP Angela  Chong,  current  in-­ terim  vice  president  of  Student  Affairs  and  then  associate  dean  of  students  and  director  of  student  conduct  at  the  time,  stated  that  the  College  has  â&#x20AC;&#x153;no  toleranceâ&#x20AC;?  for  the  destruction  of  campus  prop-­ erty  and  gave  her  assurance  that  if  the  perpetrators  were  found  they  would  be  punished.

The  spray  paint  was  swiftly  removed  and  the  College  buffed  the  spheres  with  Armor  All,  which  gave  the  artwork  added  protection.

Eight  years  later,  that  very  same  artwork  that  everyone  made  such  a  big  fuss  about  is  in  disarray.  Sure-­ O\ YDQGDOL]LQJ FDPSXV SURSHUW\ LV

heinous,  but  whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  outrage  for  letting  it  slowly  decline  to  the  state  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  in?

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  seen  the  College  react  to  mistreatment  of  our  Pixels  with  swift  and  effective  action,  and  since  then,  it  appears,  it  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  even  give  a  monthly  spray  down  to  clear  the  grime.  This  piece  of  art  was  deemed  important  enough  to  be  given  a  place  in  our  home,  but  not  important  enough  to  be  maintained  and  cared  for  the  way  it  deserves.

Meanwhile,  several  construc-­ tion  projects  have  made  huge  additions  to  the  campus  commu-­ nity.  The  new  STEM  Building,  the  beautiful  renovations  to  the  Brower  Student  Center,  new  signs  out  front,  a  new  equipment  shed  in  Lions  Stadium  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  the  list  goes  on  and  on.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  wonderful  that  these  additions  are  being  made.  Addi-­ tions  like  that  make  the  campus  a  more  desirable  place  to  be.  But  as  important  as  it  is  to  forge  a  new  path  forward,  the  road  behind  us  must  be  maintained.  The  Pixels  are  an  integral  part  of  the  College,  and  they  must  be  taken  care  of,  because  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  ours  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  our  beautiful  landmark  and  our  responsibility.

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Students share opinions around campus ?”

Brielle Bryan / Opinions Editor

Maria Christodoulou, a junior public health and Russian double major.

“You can really learn and improve yourself.”

Brielle Bryan / Opinions Editor

Sudeep Peddireddi, a sophomore biology major.

“You get to tell yourself that you have the courage to face them.”

“Do you think the College should remove the Pixels?”

Brielle Bryan / Opinions Editor

Carly Parenta, a junior special education and psychology double major.

“I do think they’re something to look at, but I don’t think they’re necessary.”

Brielle Bryan / Opinions Editor

Omana McDermott, a senior nursing major.

“I think they’re cool, so I say it’s OK for us to keep them.”

The Signal’s cartoons of the week...

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Features

Student embarks on journey to Jordan

By Darienne Cannao Correspondent

visor and a political science professor, in

Amman — the capital of Jordan which is surrounded by ancient ruins, lush mountains and Arabic culture — is a popular destination for students seeking to enhance their knowledge and understand the Middle Eastern way of life.

Studying abroad is a major part of the college experience for many students. From a period of three weeks to entire semesters in foreign countries, studying abroad allows students to gain experiences that are unavailable in the everyday classroom. tional studies major, is taking advantage of the College’s many study abroad offerings.

“Study abroad is an exciting opportunity for students to not only gain more cultural understanding of a given locale, but also complete academic requirements towards their respective degree programs,” said Jennifer Margherito, the College’s study abroad adviser.

bond with her ever since.

Amman on Aug. 27, and has been living there since. She will complete the 2017-18 school year overseas and study with the Council on International Educational Exchange Amman.

dam and her drive to seize every opportunity. comfort zone, learn a lot, touch people’s lives and develop skills that will allow her to make

from class using public transportation and has acquired new skills.

“I go to the market to buy my food and dam said.

Certain factors like understanding a language and experiencing new culture can be better learned when leaving the U.S., and

Nawuridam experiences Arabic culture. demic coursework alone would not have

moved to the U.S. with her younger sister when she was a freshman in high school.

She wanted to be with her mother who was already living in the U.S. ing to America made me realize that there is so much I don’t know about the world,”

her dream of studying in a foreign country.

“Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the vide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests,” according to the Boren Awards’ website.

Before she knew about the scholarship, to study abroad. She visited the Center for

organization, CIEE is the country’s oldintercultural exchange organization,” according to its website. connect with new people and learn about the Arabic language and culture.

“I want to learn Arabic and more about

exist to help eager students go on trips that allow them to travel internationally and diversify their cultural knowledge.

With the help of the College’s Center

Boren Award with Margherito.

Support from family, friends and professors made the process of planning a study abroad trip easier.

“I feel very happy and very fortunate to

awarded the Boren Scholarship and is living

always knew I wanted to travel abroad.”

After surrounding herself with new people and improving her the Arabic language ways of life in Jordan.

“Unlike in America, people (in Jordan) approach new people with genuine From holding an internship in Morocco last summer to spending six weeks studying abroad. She keeps in touch with family and friends, but has also made new friends that “made it easier living away from home.”

For those looking to study abroad, hold back.

“Committing to studying in Amman for the year was the best decision I’ve ever

Barkada brings Filipino culture to campus Heather Haase Correspondent Male members of Barkada — one of the College’s Filipino culture organizations — stepped shirtless into the Decker Social Space The audience erupted as the men performed Maglalatik, a traditional Filipino war dance. Clad in coconut shells, over a dozen students danced to a meticulously rehearsed routine, smiling from ear to ear.

Maglalatik was just one of many performances at this year’s Barangay, the College’s annual showcase of Filipino culture. Hosted by Barkada, the event was co-sponsored by the Association of Students Japanese Student Association.

“This is our biggest cultural event of the year,” said Alexa Sia, a senior nursing major and the president of Barkada. “We just want to show America what Filipino’s have to offer.”

Students gathered around the tables to enjoy an abundance of signature dishes such as chicken adobo, lumpia and puto, catered by local Filipino restaurant KuThe uproarious crowd fell silent as the sound of large wooden sticks

the air. Expertly weaving their steps between the sticks, student performers emerged from all sides of the room for another traditional Tinikling is considered to be pines, according to Barkada. Combining traditional routines with contemporary dances, 26 students came together to perform an original mix of choreography.

One of the performers was Alyssa Jackson, a junior communication studies major and Barkada’s publicity coordinator.

Jackson is not Filipino, but joined Barkada her freshman year after her roommate, who was vice president of the organization, convinced her to come to a meeting.

Jackson has participated in Barangay every year since. Her favorite part of Barkada is spending time with fellow members.

“Everyone is so warm and friendly and loyal,” Jackson said.

“I really found my family here.”

Ariel Toy, a senior economics major and member of Barkada, also discussed the welcoming culture of Barkada after she discovered the club through a mutual friend.

“Barangay gets better every year,” Toy said about the growing number of acts, the impressive student choreography and the variety of Filipino cuisine.

To begin the event, the Trentones sang an a capella version of the American national anthem.

After the Trentones’ rendition, two members of Barkada, Joseph Some members in the audience quietly sang along with Ballesteros, a junior nursing major, while ment major, beatboxed.

Sia was circulating around the event mingling with students in

attendance. She discovered Barkada her freshman year at the Student Involvement Fair when Barkada members pulled her aside to see if she was interested in joining.

“I wasn’t too connected to my culture before college,” Sia said.

“Barkada helped me get more in touch with my culture.”

More than three years later, Sia is deeply involved with Barkada.

“We pride ourselves in our sense of community,” Sia said, after she hugged several family members of a fellow Barkada member.

College included students from the local pop singer Katja, dancers from Strictly Funk at the Universifrom the Filipino Intercultural Society of Drexel University and local folk singer-songwriter aReJay Ella.

Barkada in Tagalog — a lantranslates to “a group of friends,” and Barangay’s cultural performances brought together a group both new and old.

Barkada members perform a traditional Filipino war dance.

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Bridging the Gap Between Public Health and Obesity Care Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017

5:00 pm

Ms. Tracy Zvenyach Obesity Public Policy Novo Nordisk in North America

Brower Student Ctr 225

Ms. Susan Harris Obesity Management Novo Nordisk in North America

The second of four lectures in the 2017-2018 TCNJ-Novo Nordisk Lecture Series on the theme:

Understanding Obesity: A Multidisciplinary Challenge Presented by Novo Nordisk and TCNJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; School of Science; and School of Business

Go to tcnj.edu/obesity or e-mail nursing@tcnj.edu.

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Campus Style

Students make new friends by getting involved on campus.

In 1991, the College provided social, cultural and academic clubs for students who were eager to get involved on campus.

For those looking to participate in sports just for fun, there were intramural teams to join. Over the years, the College has provided a wide variety of opportunities for students to get involved. With many clubs and organizations, it’s safe to say students

Horacio Hernandez / Staff Photographer

their schedule. Getting involved on campus also allows students to make new friends, expand out of their comfort zones and build their resumes. Today, those same opportunities still exist for everyone at the College

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Left: Barnes & Noble offers a variety of styles for students. Right: Adidas joggers are comfortable and stylish for active students.

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Every time I walk into the Barnes & Noble in Campus Town, I spot another article of clothing that surprises me. As a senior, I’ve seen the clothing section in the bookstore evolve over time. Every year, there are new styles of sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats, outerwear and performance clothing items.

Freshman year, things were simple. I purchased a few different styles of sweatshirts varying from hooded sweatshirts, quarter zips and full zip ups. However, I’ve started to notice the bookstore’s attempt to keep up with the world’s fashion trends.

The trends that are in storefronts at the mall are the same ones hanging on the racks in the Barnes & Noble in Campus Town. For example, joggers have now exploded for both men and women.

You can go to the mall and purchase the Adidas brand, or go to the bookstore and purchase the Champion brand with the College’s logo on it.

One style that I was particularly excited

to see was the College’s woolly pullover toria’s Secret store with the PINK logo written across the chest. This sweatshirt style is perfect for a relaxing day. Pair it with comfortable leggings and sneakers and you’re good to go. At the bookstore, the pullover comes in blue, white or striped. There is also a quarter zip option.

The most comfortable, yet stylish, item I’ve purchased so far is undoubtedly the light grey crewneck. I see many students wearing it around campus, so I assume it is a customer favorite.

For those of you who don’t have the Barnes & Noble College app, I suggest you download it. The app allows you to connect to the College and will provide discounts on your purchases at the store.

The app will also send you push alerts letting you know there’s a sale on certain items. It’s a must.

In addition to downloading the app, the bookstore to check out all the new and trendy items they have on display this semester.

: Traditional hot cocoa from its rich cocoa powder, in addition to chili peppers used to spice it up. Although hot chocolate is sweet and creamy today, the College’s Culinary Club is here to put the kick back into the traditional Aztec and Mayan drink.

heat it over medium/low heat.

Stir until the chocolate is melted.

3. Add cinnamon and cayenne pepper, as desired.

4. Stir ingredients until combined.

5. Pour into four mugs and add one cinnamon stick per mug.

6. Top hot chocolate with marshmallows, whipped cream and cinnamon. Enjoy!

Serving size: 4

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By Julia Dzurillay Columnist Before pumpkin spice lattes and caramel macchiatos existed, the Mayans and the Aztecs made

hot chocolate. During the 16th century, Spanish explorers discovered the “healing” powers of this spicy, velvety drink and brought it back for Europeans to enjoy.

Hot chocolate earned its name

Ingredients: 6 cups of whole milk 10 ounces of dark chocolate 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper 4 cinnamon sticks Marshmallows (optional) Whipped cream (optional) Directions: 1. Using a knife to cut the dark chocolate into small pieces. Place them in a medium-sized saucepan.

2. Add milk to the saucepan and

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Cinnamon sticks add a twist to a classic drink.

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Arts & Entertainment

Shadow  cast  brings  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rocky  Horrorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  to  life

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sunday in the Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lights up Kendall

Meagan McDowell / Photo Assistant

The cast puts on a colorful performance of a beloved classic.

By Eric Preisler Production Manager After months of work and preparation, the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orchestra and Lyric Theatre debuted the musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunday in the Park with Georgeâ&#x20AC;? on Thursday, Nov. 2, on the Kendall Hall Main Stage.

The show was inspired by the painting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatteâ&#x20AC;? by Georges Seurat, and was produced by lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim and director and playwright James Lapine. The play used art to give insight into lessons about life and society. The musical centered around the SURWDJRQLVW *HRUJH D Ă&#x20AC;FWLRQDOL]HG YHUVLRQ RI 6HXUDW

who immersed himself in his artistic work.

The show shined a light on struggling artists who use creativity to make the audience question current societal trends and peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s destinies.

While several of the cast members found the production challenging to perform, they nonetheless appreciated the complexities of the characters they portrayed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Dot) constantly has to choose between what her heart wants and what is best for her,â&#x20AC;? said Brianna Carson, a sophomore music education major who played 'RW *HRUJH¡V PLVWUHVV DQG PXVH ´7KLV GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ ZDV the biggest challenge of preparing for performances.â&#x20AC;?

Other cast members found it a challenge to mirror the characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demeanor and way of speaking. Megan

Rock / Bands experiment with new sound

Jason Proleika / Photo Editor

Palmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music energizes the crowd. continued from page 1

lead vocals, Gerasimos Livitsanos on bass, Kasra Sarikhanion on guitar and Hugo with agents, bands and the school to make Stanley on drums. The band has been toshows come together. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a dream JHWKHU IRU PRUH WKDQ Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV come true.â&#x20AC;?

The three guitarists created electrifying7KH Ă&#x20AC;UVW RSHQHU /LO\ DQG +RUQ +RUVH ly elegant music. Pumping the stage with featured two musicians, Lily Konigsberg their energy made way for a constant, tropiand Matt Norman. The duo hail from Hud- cal sounding rhythm, while the beat of tiki son, New York, and have been a making drums weaved its way smoothly through music together for about a year. the guitar chords.

Overall, the genre of the group was enAmanda Levitt, a junior psychology ticing and experimental. major, appreciated Palmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re entitled to your own opinion by â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was super fun and chill,â&#x20AC;? Levitt said. the music,â&#x20AC;? Norman said to the audience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They really set the stage well for Girlpool â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tell us if you like us, or dislike us.â&#x20AC;? and made the night really entertaining.â&#x20AC;?

Konigsberg sported lab goggles and Each group, diverse in nature and cona simple black dress while Norman was tent, focused on giving their best perfordressed in everyday pants and a polo T-shirt. mance. The vibes reverberating throughout 1RUPDQ WRRN XS WKH )UHQFK KRUQ KHQFH the Brower Student Center made it clear the name of the band, and played some that music is an important part of the Colimprovised tunes while Konigsberg lip lege community. synced and danced. ´,W¡V VRPHWKLQJ WR GR RQ D )ULGD\ QLJKW Âľ The second opener was Palm, a four- VDLG &HOLD )HGHULFR D VRSKRPRUH FKHPLVperson band from upstate New York. The try major. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certainly these experiences are group featured Eve Alpert on guitar and what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look back on in my college years.â&#x20AC;?

Hyjack, a junior graphic design major, had to modify KRZ VKH VSRNH WR UHĂ HFW KHU *HUPDQ FKDUDFWHU )UHLGD â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been uneasy with accents, so that was my biggest challenge for the entire show,â&#x20AC;? Hyjack said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lots of rehearsal time, and listening to many German YouTube videos helped me get into character.â&#x20AC;?

Some cast members who were new to theater observed and learned from fellow cast members. ´2QH RI WKH PRVW GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW WKLQJV RI SUHSDULQJ ZDV that I have never acted before,â&#x20AC;? said James Mikula, a freshman music education major who played Louis, Dotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love interest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I kind of had to watch other people and observe how they did things, and try to pick it up on my own.â&#x20AC;?

The cast also shared certain qualities they liked about the characters. Each character added dimensions to Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story while also adding their own magic to the performance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I chose to audition for (Dot) because I admire her humor, intelligence and passion,â&#x20AC;? Carson said of her character. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dot is such a lovable and fun character, but is also extremely complex.â&#x20AC;?

Even if they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the biggest role, cast members appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the performance, and their hard work paid off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy the fact that even though I have a minor role,â&#x20AC;? Mikula said of his character Louis, â&#x20AC;&#x153;my character helps push the plot along.â&#x20AC;?

McEwan thought the dissonant harmonies and rhythms of Sondheimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music added to the drama onstage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sondheimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music is incredible â&#x20AC;&#x201D; there is absolutely nothing like playing in a Sondheim show,â&#x20AC;? McEwan VDLG ´$W Ă&#x20AC;UVW OLVWHQ LW PD\ QRW DOO PDNH VHQVH EXW WKH more you delve into it, everything comes together to create something beautiful.â&#x20AC;?

Members of both the cast and orchestra were pleased with the performance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; their preparations were well worth the positive reception at opening night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel as though the entire production came together seamlessly,â&#x20AC;? Carson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole cast came together to tell a beautiful story.â&#x20AC;?

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Mixed Signals serve up spooky special

By Emma Streckenbein Correspondent

IURP WKH ODWHVW ´,WÂľ Ă&#x20AC;OP DGDStion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was so interactive, and I personally found it even funThe Library Auditorium was nier because the eulogy was Ă&#x20AC;OOHG WR WKH EULP ZLWK WULFNV given for Pennywise the Danctreats and improv comedy on ing Clown.â&#x20AC;?

Oct. 29 as the Mixed Signals, Although the crowd cackled the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier improv at the usual games theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come comedy troupe, gathered to to know and love, the Mixed deliver its annual Halloween- Signals decided to throw a new themed performance, where the game into the mix â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hollytroupe introduced a new game wood Director.

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Eulogy, Satanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lap and the After drawing inspiration Monster Game. from a word suggested by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved Eulogy,â&#x20AC;? said Gail audience, the director assigned Cevallos, a sophomore market- roles and directed a scene, rediing major who sported a yellow UHFWLQJ LW DV KH RU VKH VDZ Ă&#x20AC;W raincoat referencing Georgie Hilarity ensued when Noone

created a zany scene between a greenhouse employee, an unSDLG LQWHUQ DQG D Ă&#x20AC;UH PDUVKDO He redirected the scene three WLPHV Ă&#x20AC;UVW LQVWUXFWLQJ WKH DFWRUV to perform as if they were underwater, then forbidding them WR EHQG WKHLU OLPEV DQG Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ requiring them to perform the scene as the cast of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stomp the Yard.â&#x20AC;? Needless to say, the audience was in stitches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the new game,â&#x20AC;? said alumna Emily Mullen (â&#x20AC;&#x2122;17), a former Mixed Signal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really clever. The three people acting in it are kind of like puppets, and it gives the control to the one improver, which is really interesting to see from a fellow improverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective.â&#x20AC;?

The Mixed Signals, who dressed as the seven deadly sins, encouraged audience members

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to show up in their spookiest attire. This suggestion includHG WKH Ă&#x20AC;YH QHZ PHPEHUV ZKR dressed as characters from the movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inside Out.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;My cheeks hurt from laughing, which is bad because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m dressed as Sadness,â&#x20AC;? said Stephanie Sonbati, a freshman English and journalism and professional writing double major and a new member of the Mixed Signals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve broken character.â&#x20AC;?

Sonbati and the other new members did not perform at the Halloween-themed show, but the Mixed Signals hope to incorporate them next semester.

The new members will undergo training, during which they will learn crucial improv skills and practice their signature games, according to Paul Chukrallah, a junior marketing major and Mixed Signal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(The new members) are all freshmen,â&#x20AC;? Chukrallah said of her the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diversity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all super talented, and we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see them onstage.â&#x20AC;?

The performance introduced several memorable characters, which included a lasagna-loving wife who became Medusa and turned her husband and inlaws to stone, a little boy who longed to befriend a porcupine and even Satan, who judged the sins of a child who stayed up past his bedtime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were a lot of really intelligent jokes, and I loved the chemistry that (the Mixed Signals) have,â&#x20AC;? said alumnus Ian Cooley (â&#x20AC;&#x2122;17), a former member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To see that still exists warms my heart.â&#x20AC;?

Designer deviates from creative norm

By Anthony Garcia Correspondent

ideas) helped me form my position on graphic design,â&#x20AC;? Espiritu said. $W (VSLULWX¡V Ă&#x20AC;UVW MRE KH GHVLJQHG DQG FUHated coupons. One day, he saw one of his designs in a neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trashcan and decided to make a change in his life. )HHOLQJ HPSRZHUHG (VSLULWX OHIW KLV Ă&#x20AC;UVW job. He went on to earn his masters in graphic design at Yale University. There, he worked on Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJ KLPVHOI DV DQ DUWLVW â&#x20AC;&#x153;This idea of the ephemeral, me as a graphic designer making disposable things, that you can throw away at the end of the day. I had a real problem with that,â&#x20AC;? Espiritu said. Espiritu also discovered a love for print. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love print, rather than making everything digital,â&#x20AC;? Espiritu said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I kind of rebelled against that â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I was interested in the material

of things.â&#x20AC;?

Students were impressed with Espirituâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and his willingness to deviate from traditional artistic norms. One such student, Wesley Pena, a freshman music education major enjoyed Espirituâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy on art. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying to change his whole industry, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cool,â&#x20AC;? Pena said of Esprituâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art should not be disposable.â&#x20AC;?

Espiritu concluded the lecture by reiterating two major points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reject the ephemeral â&#x20AC;&#x201D; make things last,â&#x20AC;?

Espiritu said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and reject complacency.â&#x20AC;?

Having a physical connection with material objects provided a sense of palpable ownership that does not occur with digital content. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to reject all standards,â&#x20AC;? Espiritu said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes my job more lively and fun.â&#x20AC;?

Philadelphia-based graphic designer Allan Espiritu spoke to students and faculty in Mayo Concert Hall on Friday, Nov. 3, at the seventh Brown Bag presentation of the semester, where he explained his creative process, shared stories that shaped his view on art and empowered aspiring artists.

The title of his presentation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mashup: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cause we are Living in an (Im)material World/The Boy with a Thorn in His Side,â&#x20AC;? was inspired by Espirituâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friend and mentor.

His mentor resembles a member of the English rock band, The Smiths, who wrote the song, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Boy With a Thorn in His Side.â&#x20AC;? Espirituâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friend and mentor also introduced him to the Situationists International, an organization of artists and political revolutionaries from the mid 20th century. The group conducted artbased social experiments, which inspired Espiritu to create interactive art. Espiritu feels the overlap of sociology and art gives him a way to spread messages through his work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Situationists International) were against this idea of consumerism,â&#x20AC;? Espiritu said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Situationists used art to get their points across. They created situations to counteract spectacle and complacency.â&#x20AC;? Walter Benjaminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ERRN ´,OOXPLQDWLRQVÂľ DOVR VWURQJO\ LQĂ XHQFHG Espirituâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. Benjamin writes that aura is lost in art when things are mass produced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a graphic designer this sucks,â&#x20AC;? Espiritu said. The book also discusses the ephemerality of art, and how an artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effort can be appreciated or ignored by viewers. This idea continues to challenge Espiritu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Benjaminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (VSLULWX UHMHFWV WKH LGHD RI HSKHPHUDOLW\ LQ JUDSKLF GHVLJQ

This week, WTSR Assistant Music Director EJ Paras highlights some of the best new music that the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own radio station, 91.3 FM WTSR, puts into its weekly rotation.

Band Name: Queens of the Stone Age Album: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Villainsâ&#x20AC;?

Release Number: 7th Hailing From: Palm Desert, California Genre: Psychedelic Rock Label: Matador Records Mark Ronson (behind Uptown Funk and other jams) produced this slickly-made album. Talented singer -RVK +RPPH Ă H[HV KLV VRQJZULWing chops while he tinkers with the typical QOTSA formula. Songs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Way You Used to Doâ&#x20AC;? employ a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;big-band inspiredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; swing with the guitar riffs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hideawayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? sensual groove lends itself as an album highlight. QOTSA is one of the few remaining â&#x20AC;&#x153;rockâ&#x20AC;? bands. Give this band some credit with some plays.

Must Hear: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Way You Used to Do,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Evil Has Landedâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hideawayâ&#x20AC;?

Band Name: Alvvays Album: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Antisocialitesâ&#x20AC;?

Release Number: 2nd Hailing From: Toronto Genre: Indie Pop Label: Polyvinyl Alvvaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; highly anticipated 2nd alEXP ´$QWLVRFLDOLWHV Âľ KDV Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ arrived and has done everything but disappoint its listeners. Like their debut album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Antisocialites,â&#x20AC;?

LV Ă&#x20AC;OOHG ZLWK VHHPLQJO\ SHUIHFW songs. Throughout each song, Molly Rankinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captivating voice is on full GLVSOD\ DV VKH H[HFXWHV GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW YRcal melodies and pitch shifts. Other key components that further amplify Alvvaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sound are backing vocals and keyboard by Kerri MacLellan and lead guitar by Alec Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanley.

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Must Hear: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Type,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not My Babyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153; In Undertowâ&#x20AC;?

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Despite US absence, World Cup unites soccer fans

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Soccer continues to unify competitors.

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such as Albania, meaning one of those two teams would win and the other would go to the playoffs.

Italy nearly lost to Macedonia twice, a VLGH WKDW FDPH VHFRQG WR ODVW LQ WKH TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;FDtion group and one that Spain beat, 4-0. Gianluigi Buffon, a legendary goalkeeper and Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team captain, is going to be 40 years old when the World Cup starts next summer.

If heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to retire, he needs to do it in the best way possible.

On the other hand, Ireland shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have really gotten this far but now has a chance to appear in its fourth World Cup. Heading into the last day of group play,

Ireland needed a win over a star-studded Wales side, while the latter only needed a draw or better to advance.

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Football

Pass / Lions defense prevails in close game Football earns third win of season against NJAC opponent

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214 yards in the game. Compared to Christopher Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glover totaled 90 yards, mark- 390 yards of total offense, the ing a season-high for him. Signo- Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; totals may not look as ra felt that Glover did his part to impressive, but the devil is in help the Lions win. the details. Penalties played a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Khani was an absolute beast huge part in the game. in this game,â&#x20AC;? Signora said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He Christopher Newport had 10 was a physical downhill runner penalties for 105 yards, nearly ZKR UHIXVHG WR JR GRZQ RQ Ă&#x20AC;UVW doubling the six penalties that contact. There were points that the Lions had for 48 yards. The he truly seemed unstoppable, Lions also defense forced three and it was amazing to see.â&#x20AC;? fumbles, recovering two.

The Lions offense totaled Christopher Newport managed

to score with two seconds left in the game.

The Christopher Newport offense rushed back to the line for a two-point conversion, but the Lions defense stepped up.

They attempted to pass the ball for the conversion, but Lions defense was all over the play, causing the ball to fall harmlessly to the ground.

On the ensuing kickoff, Clevenger recovered the ball, sealing the game away for the Lions.

(YHQ ZLWK WKH JDPH VR FORVH Signora felt the Lions were in control throughout the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toward the end of the game they started to make a comeback but we never lost faith in ourselves and our teammates,â&#x20AC;?

Signora said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We fully believed WKDW ZH KDG ZKDW LW WRRN WR Ă&#x20AC;Qish the game with a W. Although it mightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been more thrilling that we thought it would be, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what ended up happening.â&#x20AC;?

Sophomore defensive back

Xavier Santos, junior linebacker Max Busca and senior defensive lineman Shane Kelley were all standouts who led the Lions to YLFWRU\ (DFK SOD\HU KDG WDFNles. Santos also had a tackle for loss. Busca had 3.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and also forced two fumbles. Kelley had two tackles for losses, 1.5 sacks and one fumble recovery.

The Lions are now 3-5 in NJAC play, which is good for seventh in the conference standings.

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Ashton Leber

Miguel Gonzalez

Tom Ballard

Michael Battista

“The Ref”

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In this week’s edition of Around the Dorm, “Ref” Ashton Leber asked our panel of three experts — Miguel Gonzalez, Tom Ballard and Michael Battista — three questions: Did the Miami Dolphins make a good trade with running back Jay Ajayi to the Philadelphia Eagles? Did

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1. Did the Miami Dolphins make a good trade with running back Jay Ajayi to the Philadelphia Eagles?

Miguel: The Eagles are get-

ting a bigger bargain deal than a purchase on Amazon during Cyber Monday. The Miami Dolphins were obviously higher

than their former offensive line coach Chris Foerster after a tough game. The team only got a fourth round pick! The trade was worse than the infamous Herschel Walker trade between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys. Ajayi is a young and upcoming player who’s only going to improve. He will make the Philadelphia Eagles into a Super Bowl contender.

When the Patriots traded quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers, they got a better offer with a second round pick. On top of that, the San Francisco 49ers released quarterback Brian Hoyer, who immediately signed to the Patriots.

Tom: Ultimately, it’s going to come down to how things look

Miami Dolphins might have made a bit of a slip up with this trade. head coach Adam Gase has been discontented with a number of his players in the locker room over not was probably on the top of the list.

Ajayi’s knee problems can also be seen as a liability for the team. But in the end, Ajayi’s stats make him a valuable player. Now that he’s with Philly, no one may be able to stop the Eagles rushing offense.

Ajayi’s Pro Bowl background as the NFL’s fourth-leading rusher last season will send the Eagles hind. The fourth-round draft pick wasn’t worth it but Gase got his point across that his word is law in the locker room.

Michael: The Dolphins are the losers here and this move signals the team has little hope the remainder of the season. Even when Ajayi was with them, the team was last in the NFL in yards per game with 252.4 and points per game with 14.1. Even in the position he contributes to, Miami was second to last in rush yards per game with 76.4. This may be helpful in the future with a young draft pick, but when you have a 24-year-old stud that’s only in his third year and coming off a 2016 season with 1,272 yards, it makes me question how the Dolphins could use young talented players effectively. Then again this is the team that thought bringing Jay Cutler back from

Tom gets 3 points for mentioning Gase’s relationship with players. Miguel gets 2 points for bringing up Walker’s trade. Michael gets 1 point for not reading between the numbers.

2. Did the Houston Astros deserve to win the World Series?

Miguel: Even though the Houston Astros defeated my beloved New York Yankees in the ALCS, there is no doubt that they are the current kings of baseball. The Astros had to overcome much adversity on top of Hurricane Harvey’s devastation on Houston. During this year’s MLB playoffs, they proved that money doesn’t necessarily bring in victories (unless you’re the 2009 Yankees). The Astros had a team payroll of $137 million, which ranked 17th out of the league’s 30 teams, according to Forbes. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox, Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers all ranked within the top three team payrolls in the MLB. In fact, the Dodgers had team payroll of $242 million. With that type of budget, how could you not win the World Series? (An ironic statement coming from a Yankees fan).

The Astros can also thank Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish for his clutch performance in game seven.

Tom: I love a good underdog story and Houston proved to be the fairytale dream come true. I think what is most admirable about the Astros’ World Series win is that it was a victory years in the making. The Astros had good

team management, juxtaposed with smart strategy, making this win possible. By making moves such as signing relief pitcher Tony Sipp for a three-year contract before the 2016 season and trading for pitcher Mike Fiers back in 2015 were just some of the steps that bolstered the Astros.

Let’s not forget that Houston was struggling for a break after many frustrating seasons. I think the team was able to learn from their mistakes and team manager A.J. Hinch has been able to put together a young, energetic team that will shine in the future.

Michael: I mean... they won the 11 games that they needed to win. Doesn’t that mean they deserved it? During the regular season, Houston had the best record in baseball for a large chunk of the season. Even though they lost that honor later on, they still played incredible baseball throughout. The Astros went 8-2 in their last 10 games while other teams limped into the playoffs. There is another reason they deserve the commissioner’s trophy though.

With everything that Houston gone through with Hurria nice distraction from what may be a rough living. Like

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when Japan won the Women’s World Cup in 2011 months after enduring a tsunami and an earthquake, sports can help lift people’s spirits during rough times.

Miguel gets 3 points for discussing payroll. Tom gets 2 points for highlighting the Astros management. Michael gets 1 point for mentioning that sports boost people’s spirits.

Tom: Given the public attention that Kaepernick has received and the severe backlash he’s faced from a number of case going into this collusion lawsuit against the NFL. The deposition and record requests from figures such as Pa-

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3. Does Colin Kaepernick have a good the NFL? Miguel: Yo Colin, you got to stop with this nonsense. Kaepernick has done more than enough to spread his message across the NFL. He has to understand that the NFL is Goodell is trying to undermine his reputation. The reason why no team wants to sign Kaepernick is because he has become a liability, not an asset. Wherever Kaepernick

goes, a media circus travels around just waiting to see what reaction he’ll get from fans and owners. News organizations like CNN, NBC, FOX News and ESPN love spinning a story of politics and sports with rnick has made the NFL more conscious of social and political issues, he isn’t the quarterback that once led the 49ers to Super with such a distraction for a chance to see if Kaepernick is still a good quarterback.

Miguel gets 3 points for mentioning cable news. Tom gets 2 points for bringing up other prominent NFL owners. Michael gets 1 point for referencing Roger Goodell.

Jed York and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones have shown substantial hostility against Kaepernick for his protests during pre-game ceremonies. This also poses the first real headache for the NFL in the Kaepernick saga. Prior to this, the league was able to pass the tension off as being a team’s concern, but these requests will require the NFL to put together a bulletproof case and put the

money and resources to advocate on its behalf. But as it’s looking now, the NFL is going to have to make a Hail Mary in court if they have any chance to leave this untarnished.

Michael: No he doesn’t. This seems like a situation where every person can think something is happening, but there is no smoking gun for Kaepernick to fall back on. Unless he ery NFL owner saying “Don’t hire this man,” it’ll be very hard for his team to prove there is collusion. Fans can say, “Oh, but why would Miami take Jay Cutler over him then?” The collusion doesn’t matter unless it’s proven he wasn’t signed. At the end of the day, owners and teams can do what they please and it’s hard to say what their motives are.

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Russo wins his 500th game and women’s soccer earns a conference title.

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