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Vol. CXXXVIII, No. 2
January 30, 2013
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Visitor dies Here for Home: Union Beach
Cause unclear
By Brendan McGrath Editor-in-Chief
Derek Sabo, 20, a visitor to the College, was found unresponsive in Centennial Hall on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 26. He was transported to Capital Health, where he was pronounced dead just before 9 a.m., according to an email sent from the College to the campus community. The cause of death has yet to be officially verified, but Campus Police are conducting an investigation of the incident, and they do not believe foul play to have played a part in it. According to multiple sources, Sabo was out with a friend from the College on Friday night, but there is as of yet no verification of how he arrived at Centennial or what caused his death. Sabo was a sophomore at William Paterson University and a resident of Kinnelon, N.J. He was also a bassist/vocalist for A Secret Vice, a metal/metalcore band. According to his friend and fellow band member, Sabo “always had a good word for anyone who was down or just wanted to talk,” and was “definitely an inspiration to a ton of local musicians.”
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A Salvation Army volunteer embraces the College’s volunteers from the Here for Home campaign. By Amy Reynolds Managing Editor
Here for Home, a campaign that is dedicated to helping aid in Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, officially began at the College on Nov. 1, 2012. On that day, approximately 45 people, the majority of whom were students, attended Here for Home’s first meeting and were eager to help.
During its initial weeks, the campaign responded to requests for assistance from towns including Belmar, Point Pleasant Beach, Hazlet, Manasquan, Toms River, Neptune and Brick. Volunteers participated in multiple service activities which included gutting homes, removing debris, doorto-door canvassing and installing sheetrock, according to Pat Donohue, assistant provost for Community Engaged
Learning Programs. However, the program is now focusing its efforts on Union Beach and Ortley Township. “The unemployment rate in Union Beach was 20 percent before the storm,” Donohue said. “And Ortley Beach is home to 1,600 full-time residents, who were among the last to have see SANDY page 2
Welcome Back Concert Eickhoff waits for repairs By Jack Meyers Nation & World Editor
There’s something about the up-tempo rhythms, harsh guitar riffs and airy vocals that keep an audience warm and satisfied through the cold weather. While it snowed on Friday, Jan. 25, bands Circa Survive and Maps & Atlases played for students at the College Union Board’s Welcome Back Concert. Circa Survive, led by former Saosin vocalist Anthony Green, started off with a shrill, head-pounding bit off of their independently released album “Violent Waves” called “Birth of the Economic Hit Man.” Green and band member Brendan Ekstrom opened up before the concert about what it meant to sell the record independently from their former record company. Pleasantly surprised by the immediate success of the album, Green attributed this achievement to their loyal fans. “It’s a little bit of an anomaly,” he said, “In an age where you want to get everything right away, always searching for the next thing, we’ve managed to not get thrown away by the people that really care about us.” Just a few minutes into the concert, it was clear how seamlessly Green’s poignant vocals meld with the band’s smooth guitar riffs and pounding percussion to reel the audience in. Outside of his characteristically high-pitched
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voice, Green also sported a unique tattoo of a “hobo stamp,” which appears on much of the band’s merchandise. According to Green, these stamps are placed on buildings and signs across the country to warn the homeless of certain dangers — or, in this case, to welcome them. “(It’s) supposed to be a cot and a table,” Green said of the tattoo displayed on his shaved scalp. see CONCERT page 13
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Tarps and garbage cans fill large sections of Eickhoff. By Colleen Murphy Production Manager
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Circa Survive warms up Kendall Hall.
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Last week’s sub-freezing temperatures froze a sprinkler line in Eickhoff Hall, causing a small flood in areas of the dining hall and on the second and third floors of the residence hall, according to Matthew Golden, associate vice president for Communications, Marketing, and Brand Management for the College. “The flooding involved clean water from the sprinkler line. No sewage was present,” Golden said. Caitlin Flynn, sophomore political
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science and journalism double major and Signal contributor, was not in her third-floor room when the sprinkler line above burst, but she said her roommate, sophomore biomedical engineering major Gabby Zapata, described it as a “quick, loud rumbling noise.” “It happened around eight in the morning, before the alarm went off. Then we suppose the water ran down the walls and flooded our rug,” Flynn said. “My room had about an inch of water in some parts, but others parts were dry.” see FLOOD page 2
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Sandy / Relief program still going strong months after hurricane
Campaign collects over 4,000 pounds of supplies, $3,195 from donated points
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access to their properties on the Barrier Island due to the level of destruction.” On Saturday, Jan. 26, a group of volunteers from the College spent the day at Union Beach gutting five apartments in a senior citizen’s complex that have been uninhabitable since the storm. “I really loved breaking down and ripping out walls,” said Tarika Mahal, sophomore history pre-med major and Bonner Scholar. “It felt great to see our progress and help those who physically could not do this work for their homes.” Although difficult, volunteers believe that spending their days rebuilding areas of New Jersey that have been affected by the hurricane is incredibly important. “I am a busy college student who could have definitely used the extra hours of sleep on a Saturday morning, but instead I woke up at 7:30 and smashed drywall. And ripped up carpets. And broke tiles,” Mahal said. “All these things were so much more memorable and beneficial to myself and others than my few extra hours of sleep.” Since its initiation, the Here for Home campaign has greatly expanded. According to Stephanie Kraver, ‘12, an AmeriCorps VISTA Fellow for the Bonner Center, 296 volunteers have signed up to be on the campaign’s regular mailing list. And to date, more than 300 people have participated in nearly 20 service days or events, totaling approximately 1,400 hours of service. However, these figures do not include the work of other clubs and groups that have started their own volunteer projects. In fact, to date, Here for Home has 1,668 members in its Facebook group, according to Kraver. “I firmly believe that volunteering is our civic responsibility. TCNJ prepares us for our future professional life, but does so much more than that,” said sophomore
psychology major and Bonner Scholar Regina Zick. Here for Home was also very successful last semester. Students and faculty donated over 4,000 pounds of supplies, donations through the dining service’s card swipe campaign raised $3,195 worth of supplies, and the student-designed ReNew Jersey T-shirt sale raised $1,387 in cash. All of these funds help cover the costs for service supplies, such as gloves and garbage bags, as well as transportation. In addition, the Student Finance Board has allocated $15,000 that will send 15 busloads of volunteers to work on relief projects throughout the spring semester, according to Donohue. Here for Home is also planning to create an Alternative Spring Break trip for students to engage in relief efforts. Also, last semester student groups and organizations
held various fundraising events such as a Zumbathon held by TW fitness instructor Carmella Holl, a caroling fundraiser held by LDP, and various other events held by numerous sororities and fraternities. “I am extremely impressed with the campus’s capacity to unite under one cause. We have worked with countless groups on campus, expanding to different individuals, and even to some freshman floors that have consistently helped out,” Zick said. For students and faculty who wish to volunteer, there will be sign-ups in the Brower Student Center the week of Jan. 28 in order to reserve a seat on one of the 15 buses going to the shore during the spring semester. “We as people have a common obligation to help our fellow citizens in times of need,” Mahal said. “There is no better cause than this.”
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On Here for Home trips, students see Sandy’s destruction first-hand and help towns rebuild.
Who’s your Sugar Daddy? Flood / Drying Eick By Emma Colton Web Editor
The website seekingArrangement.com might, superficially, seem like a run-ofthe-mill dating site. Male member profiles glow with trumped-up information on height, body shape and having tastes for only the finest wines. Female member profiles flaunt photos of young women with cleavage as the main focus, and bubbly words on being carefree and fun. However, seekingArrangement.com wasn’t established to connect people looking for serious relationships, it was established to connect “sugar daddies” with “sugar babies.” “Sugar” relationships are becoming more popular across the U.S., especially on college campuses. Cash-strapped “sugar babies” in college are looking to “sugar daddies” for tuition and rent. Well-to-do older men, “sugar daddies,” are looking to college-aged “sugar babies” for carefree times, and most importantly, sex. These “sugar” arrangements are becoming so popular that colleges are even getting ranked by how many female students participate. Though the College is not on the list, local schools like Temple University and New York University are ranked as “sugar” schools. It would seem that in a day and age when women have more power and influence than in the past, this form of prostitution would not be common. The reason why women in college participate in these arrangements seems to be related to the economy. Desperate for well-paying jobs, women go to college in hopes of finding a stable job after graduation, but instead, find themselves in debt. Unable to crawl out of the hole, these women turn to unsavory ways to earn money. However, women’s and gender studies professor, Marla Jaksch, believes that “sugar” relationships are also popular
because of a sexual culture shift. According to Jaksch, sexual boundaries are being pushed in relationships, thus different practices become normalized in society. The sugar website defends the arrangements by saying it is “natural.” “Let’s face it … It’s human nature for successful people to want younger and more attractive partners,” the website’s explanation page reads. These “natural” arrangements, however, are putting women at a disadvantage. According to Jaksch, the women who participate in these arrangements know that it is not long-term and serves just as a means to move on to something better. “I also see it as a really unfortunate thing because that is what prostitution is,” Jaksch said during a Skype interview. “It’s about that unequal relationship, and women being put into a financial situation, where this is the only situation that they do have.” Though it is a form of prostitution, it is not technically illegal. This is due to the fact that sex is not explicitly the deal in the arrangement, although it is almost always the focus. Gift-giving of money and lavish goods, dates, and maybe even some form of romance occurs during the arrangements. The arrangements themselves put women at a disadvantage, but even the title “sugar baby” and its definition, knock women and the fight for equal rights in society. SeekingArrangement.com defines the term “sugar baby” as “an attractive, ambitious and goal-oriented individual who has a lot to offer.” By “a lot to offer,” it seems the website means young eye-candy for a successful and intelligent “sugar daddy.” “It’s really problematic. I mean, all these years where women have been fighting to not be called a chick, or a girl, or a baby, to not be infantilized,” Jaksch said about the derogatory air the title carries.
Students displaced
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“Most of the rug was drenched and the bathroom was totally flooded. Anything on the floor was wet. My clothes, a few bags and shoes were damaged, but most of it could be washed and dried. I know one girl had her laptop on the floor and it was ruined,” Flynn said. According to Golden, some students were displaced from their rooms, but they were relocated to other suitable locations across campus. Flynn and her roommate were two of the students who had to be relocated due to the flooding. “I think about eight or so of us had to move to different dorms. My roommate and I moved into Phelps. We can move back in about two to three weeks, they said. We technically could move in now, but the
dryers need to be in there and they cause a great amount of noise,” Flynn said. “Also, the smell is putrid.” The sprinkler line was repaired on Wednesday, Jan. 23, but the process will take a little while longer to ensure that the spaces damaged are suitable to live and eat in, according to Golden. “Water was extracted and drying equipment was set up in the affected locations. Once moisture readings show that the walls and ceilings are dry, the drying equipment will be removed. If readings indicate that a wall or ceiling is saturated, the wall and/or ceiling will be removed and replaced with a new one,” Golden said. “The restricted areas in the dining hall are below where the pipe leaked. Those spaces have been blocked off during the completion of ceiling and wall repairs.”
Winter foul play By Natalie Kouba News Editor
A student reported his Play Station and its contents missing on Friday, Jan. 22 at 4:40 p.m. According to police, the student left his room locked on Dec. 21 around 8:30 p.m., and when he returned about a month later, the game system was not to be found. Campus police conducted a search of the area with negative results. The missing items were valued at $515. There are no suspects at this time.
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CondAm’s world-wide recognition New provost search Delivery success is no easy job By Shaun Fitzpatrick Features Editor When The Signal first sat down with sophomore interactive multimedia major Kyle McCabe, he was simply a College student with a backpack full of condoms and a dream. Now, just a few months later, the young entrepreneur’s brain child, CondAm, a condom delivery service for on-campus students, has been featured in 30 to 40 different articles and radio shows across the United States, as well as in the U.K. branch of Cosmopolitan magazine and in a Dublin newspaper. McCabe has even been interviewed on Playboy Radio, and the Associated Press plans to bring a news crew to the College to film him while he does deliveries. Not bad for a door-to-door condom salesman. For those who remain unaware of the business, the concept is simple. Students who live on campus and find themselves in need of a condom can go to CondAm’s website, condam.net, and fill out the order form. Within minutes, McCabe will show up with the ordered condoms in tow. The condoms available for purchase are Trojans, Lifestyles (a non-latex brand of condoms) and Glydes (a vegan brand). Glyde and Lifestyle, two Australian condom brands,
contacted McCabe after hearing about the business, with Lifestyle offering to donate the first shipment of condoms. Trojan, a brand that McCabe has used since starting the business, has yet to reach out. “Every news outfit I’m like, yeah, I use Trojans. They don’t need my publicity, but I am giving it to them,” McCabe said in an interview. Trojan isn’t the only organization associated with CondAm that has neglected to associate itself with the company. The College, according to McCabe, has done little to show their support of the venture, and in fact has barely acknowledged it. Although Dr. John C. Laughton, dean of the School of Arts & Communication, has retweeted a few of CondAm’s tweets, McCabe said that’s been all the recognition he’s received. “I’m getting a lot of publicity for the College. I thought they would acknowledge it,” he said. However, this lack of recognition hasn’t slowed down CondAm. McCabe estimates that he receives 30 to 40 orders a weekend, a jump from the 15 he reported having in The Signal’s first interview. He has also met with a lawyer to look over the waiver all customers must sign that protects CondAm and McCabe from any liabilities that go with the use of their
product. This waiver is no longer the only thing standing between him and a potential lawsuit, however, as CondAm is now a state-registered limited liability company. The extra precaution is necessary, as McCabe has ambitious plans for the company. “If the success keeps growing and we start franchising, I think every college has a need for this,” he said about CondAm, mentioning that he was looking to expand to nearby Rider University. With expansion comes costs, however, and McCabe admits to being in personal debt because of the venture. He purchases the condoms himself, and of course must pay for meetings with his lawyer, the copyright of the logo and webhosting fees, among other expenses. There is also, of course, the workload to consider. Besides a few volunteers, some of whom used the job to gain credit for a Women’s and Gender Studies class, McCabe is still both the face of and the muscle behind CondAm, doing the vast brunt of the work himself. However, he has no regrets about starting up the business. “At like two or three a.m. and I’m sitting with my girlfriend and I get a call … it’s a little hard to get up and go full speed. But I know if I get a call there’s kids in need … I’m happy to do it,” McCabe said.
By Natalie Kouba News Editor
In the first meeting of the spring semester on Wednesday, Jan. 23, Student Government updated the assembly on advancements with the Here for Home campaign, a new provost for the College and additional forthcoming events. Christina Kopka, senior Spanish and marketing double major and SG executive president, announced changes being made to an academic position on campus. “This semester, unfortunately, Dr. Triponey will be leaving us at the end of the school year,” Kopka said. “She truly has a passion for what we do in this organization and for all students. She truly, truly cares for the work that you are doing and to make your experience here better.” The new search process will be starting soon with Kopka as the student representative. According to Kopka, they do not expect to have a replacement appointed by the end of the school year. Continuing with the Here for Home campaign, Kopka, Student Activities Director Tim Asher and the Here for Home committee met over winter break to make plans to schedule trips to various volunteer locations. Here for Home will be asking for $10 deposits this semester. The deposits are refundable and will hold spots on the buses. Members of student organizations are required to sign up individually, rather than as a group, if they want
to participate in a Here for Home volunteer trip. In addition, students will be required to sign waivers before going on a Here for Home trip. “I have a couple of other exciting things in the works as far as Here for Home goes. I will be updating you guys once those details are a little bit more concrete,” Kopka said. Adam Bonanno, English and secondary education double major and vice president of Academic Affairs, announced that events with the Norm Campaign will be coming in the near horizon. “(The campaign is) our committee’s effort to show the TCNJ campus that it is okay to ask for help from the resources available,” Bonanno said. Annie Montero, junior communication studies major and vice president of Student Services, informed SG of the changes made to the Take the Stairs campaign. Instead of continuing with that campaign, Student Services will be working with other student organizations on Healthy Heart Awareness week. Events for the week of Feb. 4-8 are still being planned. One part of the campaign is to add mile markers around the loop so that runners can track how far they are running. The junior class council informed SG of the success of the Mr. 2014 event before winter break, which raised over $500. The junior class will also be holding a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 4. For each pint of blood donated, the junior class will receive $10.
Rankings affect enrollment Flu poses threat N.J. has high activity
By Christopher Rightmire News Editor
After years of high rankings in the U.S. News and World Report and “best value” awards, the College’s efforts in providing excellent educations have been duly noted by numerous publications. While these accolades look good on a college website, it is interesting to examine how they actually affect the recruiting efforts of the College. The College has been consistently ranked as a top public northern regional college since 1993, but the best buy awards are relatively new. The College is also ranked as a “best value” or “best buy” school by Princeton Review, Kiplingers and Barrons. This consistent award winning coincides with the College’s growing allure among prospective students. This growth is evident in the number of applicants the College has received. In 1999, the school received applications from 5,755 students, out of which 1,209 students enrolled. The average College Board score was 1,205, and the average student was in the top 15 percent of his or her class. Fast forward to today: 10,150 students applied to the College with the average student scoring a 1,230 on the SATs and being in the top 15 percent of their class. While the quality of student, in terms of standardized test scores and class rank, has remained the same, the amount of applicants has almost doubled. This huge allure can be partially attributed to the College’s spot in the rankings. “Growing up in Massachusetts, I had never heard of TCNJ, but it caught my attention because of its high reviews and best buy status. When I decided to visit the school because of these accolades, I was completely sold,” said Zeke Gillette, a senior accounting major from Manchester, Mass. While the College’s honors work to attract students who browse rankings, the ambassadors who
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Even more applicants come to the College.
are tasked with face-to-face recruiting also use the rankings as a tool. “I definitely always try to mention TCNJ’s high rankings and awards, including the business school’s high ranking and the engineering program’s growth. It is an excellent way to frame our academic programs’ successes,” said Joe Azzolini, sophomore electrical engineering major and ambassador. Both Azzolini and senior marketing major and ambassador, Bobby Mika, made sure to underline their emphasis on the College’s status as a top school and not just a “best buy” school. “We never mention TCNJ as a best buy because we genuinely believe that our school is ranked with the best because of its programs and academic offerings. While price is a significant factor, our school belongs in those rankings on merit alone,” Mika said.
Utensils and cups in the dining hall, computers in the library, and equipment in the gym. College students use many objects that can be crawling with millions of bacterium, and chances are, at least one of the germs is a carrier of influenza. The flu has become a nationwide epidemic that is said to affect the elderly and those with underlying conditions the most, but due to the living quarters of college students, they too have to be extra cautious with their hygiene habits. “Persons living in close quarters with others have a greater chance of exposure to contagious illnesses,” the College’s Janice Vermeychuk, director of Student Health said. “That is why annual flu vaccination is especially important on a college campus.” As of Monday morning, Student Health Services had one laboratory-confirmed case of influenza in just the first week of the spring semester, according to Vermeychuk. During last year’s school year, there were only two cases of the flu reported, the first one being confirmed in March. “We expect these numbers to rise this week and in weeks to
follow as students congregate in class, residence halls and in social settings,” Vermeychuk said. According to the CDC, some states are seeing a decline in the amount of flu cases. However, New Jersey is not one of them. New Jersey, along with 25 other states, is still considered to have high flu-like activity. In fact, New Jersey is showing an increase in flu-like illnesses in emergency rooms, according to the N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services. With more than 15 percent of its patients entering the emergency room with flu-like illnesses, Mercer County is reporting the highest level of residents with flu-like symptoms in the state. “When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu illness can spread through a community,” Vermeychuk said. If a student feels as though they have the flu, he or she can receive medical attention from Student Health Services on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students should bring their insurance card when visiting the Student Health Services. Read more at tcnjsignal.net
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Uprisings continue to wreak havoc CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s president declared a state of emergency and curfew in three Suez Canal provinces hit hardest by a weekend wave of unrest that left more than 50 dead, using tactics of the ousted regime to get a grip on discontent over his Islamist policies and the slow pace of change. Angry and almost screaming, Mohammed Morsi vowed in a televised address on Sunday night that he would not hesitate to take even more action to stem the latest eruption of violence across much of the country. But at the same time, he sought to reassure Egyptians that his latest moves would not plunge the country back into authoritarianism. “There is no going back on freedom, democracy and the supremacy of the law,” he said. The worst violence this weekend was in the Mediterranean coastal city of Port Said, where seven people were killed on Sunday, pushing the toll for two days of clashes to at least 44. The unrest was sparked on Saturday by a court conviction and death sentence for 21 defendants involved in a mass soccer riot in the city’s main stadium on Feb. 1, 2012 that left 74 dead. Most of those sentenced to death were local soccer fans from Port Said, deepening a sense of persecution that Port Said’s residents have felt since the stadium disaster, the worst soccer violence ever in Egypt. Morsi, in office since June, also
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On Sunday, Jan. 27, civilians rose up against police in Port Said, Egypt. 110 people were injured after police retaliated. invited the nation’s political forces to a dialogue starting Monday to resolve the country’s latest crisis. A statement issued later by his office said that among those invited were the country’s top reform leader, Nobel peace Laureate Mohammed ElBaradei, former Arab League chief Amr Moussa and Hamdeen Sabahi, a leftist politician who finished third in last year’s presidential race. The three are leaders of the National Salvation Front, an umbrella for the main opposition parties. Khaled Dawoud, the Front’s spokesman, said Morsi’s invitation was meaningless unless he clearly states what is on the agenda. That, he added, must include amending a dis-
puted constitution hurriedly drafted by the president’s Islamist allies and rejected by the opposition. He also faulted the president for not acknowledging his political responsibility for the latest bout of political violence. In many ways, Morsi’s decree and his call for a dialogue betrayed his despair in the face of wave after wave of political unrest, violence and manmade disasters that, at times, made the country look like it was about to come unglued. A relative unknown until his Muslim Brotherhood nominated him to run for president last year, Morsi is widely criticized for having offered no vision for the country’s future.
Spotlight: Syria
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New Jersey Supreme Court: On Monday, Jan. 28, New Jersey’s top court held its first hearing for a case regarding Gov. Chris Christie’s abolishment of the agency that deals with affordable housing in the state called COAH (the Coalition on Affordable Housing). Governor’s Office: Gov. Chris Christie on Monday vetoed a bill that would have raised New Jersey’s minimum wage by $1.25 per hour, while suggesting a scaled back $1 per hour wage increase if Democrats agree to phase it in over three years. Senate Approves Storm Aid Bill: On Monday, Jan. 28, the U.S. Senate passed a $50.5 billion emergency relief measure for Superstorm Sandy victims. The House passed the bill two weeks ago. All information from AP
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By Caitlin Flynn Correspondent The current Syrian conflict began in the midst of the Arab Spring of 2011 with revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. The first outcry in Syria came after teenagers were arrested and tortured for posting revolutionary graffiti on a school wall. Demonstrations broke out in protest of this injustice, and when several demonstrators were killed, the anti-government rallies erupted nationwide. According to reports by the United Nations from BBC.com, 60,000 people have been killed, and conflict between the government and its people has displaced an estimated four million people internally and 400,000 abroad. Many of these victims are now destined to live their lives in refugee camps in the lands surrounding Syria, such as Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey. The notorious regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has used violence to quash revolt: bombings in populated areas, tanks in city streets and large-scale massacres in order to intimidate and smother the rebel forces. MOST RECENT: As the conflict endures, international leaders are pressuring President Assad to resign, but as national violence ensues and military air strikes against rebels remain possible, he is not likely to step down.
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Supporters of the new health care reform rallied in D.C. in March 2012.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Buying your own health insurance will never be the same. This fall, new insurance markets called exchanges will open in each state, marking the long-awaited and much-debated debut of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The goal is quality coverage for millions of uninsured people in the United States. What the reality will look like is anybody’s guess - from bureaucracy, confusion and indifference to seamless service and satisfied customers. Exchanges will offer individuals and their families a choice of private health plans resembling what workers at major companies already get. The government will help many middle-class households pay their premiums, while low-income people will be referred to safety-net programs they might qualify for. Most people will go online to pick a plan when open enrollment starts Oct. 1. Counselors will be available at call centers and in local communities, too. Some areas will get a storefront operation or
kiosks at the mall. Translation to Spanish and other languages spoken by immigrants will be provided. When you pick a plan, you’ll no longer have to worry about getting turned down or charged more because of a medical problem. If you’re a woman, you can’t be charged a higher premium because of gender. Middle-aged people and those nearing retirement will get a price break: They can’t be charged more than three times what younger customers pay, compared with six times or seven times today. If all this sounds too good to be true, remember that nothing in life is free and change isn’t easy. Starting Jan. 1, 2014, when coverage takes effect in the exchanges, virtually everyone in the country will be required by law to have health insurance or face fines. The mandate is meant to get everybody paying into the insurance pool. Obama’s law is called the Affordable Care Act, but some people in the new markets might experience sticker shock over their premiums. Smokers will face a financial penalty. Younger, well-to-do people who haven’t seen the need for health insurance may not be eligible for income-based assistance with their premiums. Many people, even if they get government help, will find that health insurance still doesn’t come cheaply. Monthly premiums will be less than the mortgage or rent, but maybe more than a car loan. The coverage, however, will be more robust than most individual plans currently sold.
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Editorial
Is the College a ‘best value’ school?
“I definitely think that the College should be looked at as more than just the ‘best bang for your buck.’ What many ranking systems fail to realize is that this school has rigorous academics that are arguably on the same level as some of the most prestigious universities in the country. In my time here, I’ve found that the classes genuinely challenge people and I constantly see students working hard to meet the school’s high standards. It’s unfortunate that more academic communities don’t tcnj.edu know that. This school is so much more than just a Although the College is well-known for being a ‘best buy’ school, many believe good value amongst public colleges.” – Thalia Ortiz, Arts & Entertainment Editor that it should also be acknowledged for its high academic standards. “The College of New Jersey is a school that teaches real world applications to students, rather than just information from textbooks. The professors do their best to get students involved in different extracurricular activities around campus, which I believe is key in getting a job after graduation. In addition, the College is not ridiculously expensive like other bigger schools. The size of it gives a small, community feel to it, and I feel like you get the most bang for your buck for your education.” – Chris Molicki, Sports Editor “The College of New Jersey is so much more than just a ‘best value’ school. It genuinely bothers me that people assume that TCNJ’s price is its most appealing attribute to prospective students. After all, TCNJ is the second hardest school in New Jersey to get into, after Princeton. I believe that TCNJ deserves to be wellknown for that.” – Amy Reynolds, Managing Editor “Almost 20 years ago, when Trenton State became The College of New Jersey, a lot more than just the school’s name was changed. Since then, the College has built a positive reputation for itself and strong academic presence in New Jersey, as well as the Northeast. I think the College is absolutely a ‘best value’ school. Here students get a great education, opportunities to participate in both on- and off-campus organizations and hopefully build a foundation for their future careers, all for a relatively reasonable price. You can always find something to criticize at a college, but overall, I think The College of New Jersey has earned its steady title of a ‘best value’ school.” – Natalie Kouba, News Editor
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Opinions
Roe v. Wade: anniversary without answer By Michael Tobass
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Planned Parenthood, a national healthcare group, supports reproductive rights for women. By Brittany Lang, Secretary of VOX
This past week marked the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that decriminalized abortion in the United States. This decision confirmed that the constitutionally protected right to privacy includes every woman’s right to make her own personal medical decisions, without interference by politicians. Unfortunately, despite this explicit constitutional ruling, there are still elected officials adamant about interfering with women’s personal decisions regarding their own bodies. However, the majority of Americans continue to support the ruling and believe that health care decisions should be left to those whose bodies they affect. On this anniversary of a historic Supreme Court ruling, it’s important to acknowledge that labels such as “pro-choice” and “pro-life” simply aren’t nuanced to reflect modern thoughts regarding abortion, with the number of Americans who support access to safe and legal abortion being consistently higher than those who identify as “pro-choice.” What is important is that organizations like Planned Parenthood support the majority of Americans who believe the constitutionality of Roe v. Wade and continue to provide high-quality, confidential and compassionate reproductive health care to women and men.
“Many Americans have a certain level of discomfort when it comes to abortions. But they have happened before Roe v. Wade, and the law offers regulation and safety for those who would otherwise get them anyway. At the end of the day, it’s the woman’s body.” -Brian Kempf, freshman English major and Signal Features Assistant
“If a girl gets pregnant not because of horrible cases like rape or incest, that girl has the responsibility to give birth to the child.” -Christy Chan, freshman math major
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” This famous phrase comes from none other than our nation’s founding document, the Declaration of Independence. When read, it makes it clear that this nation was founded on basic inalienable rights, given to all. Life, liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. It is by these powerful words that our nation stands. The first of these three words is Life, showing that the concept of a right to life is in fact a founding principle of our nation. As our nation entered 2013, we have arrived at a very sad and tragic anniversary, the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion under what the Supreme Court believed to be a “right to privacy.” Yet, this decision violates all of Jefferson’s inalienable rights. When children are killed in the womb, the right to life is clearly stripped. In order to have any liberties at all, life must be protected and preserved. Without a protection of life, there are no liberties that can be granted and preserved for the people, as liberty hangs on the notion that life will be revered and protected. Finally, the pursuit of happiness is stripped when lives are not even given a chance and are killed while still in a mother’s womb. Since 1973, an estimated 50 million lives of babies have been ended while in their mothers’ wombs. That is 50 million lives that were denied the inalienable rights to not only life, but also to liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In short, in the last 40 years, 50 million children, roughly one-sixth of the population of the US, have been denied their right to live because their lives were taken from them through abortion. According to the Free Online Dictionary, murder is “The unlawful killing of one human by another, especially with premeditated malice.” A definition of the verb murder is also given by the same website, which is “To put an end to; destroy.” If only one word is taken away from both of these definitions, then it is clear that abortion is murder. That word appears in the first definition, and it is “unlawful.” When you take that word out, it is clear that abortion is murder, and thus should be unlawful in the United States, just as killing those who have already been born is considered murder. Once life is formed, why do we as a society believe that it is okay to kill children while in the mother’s womb, but not okay to immediately afterwards? In one word, it is hypocrisy. Many supporters of pro-choice and pro-abortion legislation and rulings, including Roe v. Wade, claim that making abortion illegal is a detriment to women’s rights, and rights to their bodies. This is simply a lie. In fact, the true destruction of women’s rights takes place in those lives that have been cut short by abortion. Assuming that about half of those children
aborted were females, that’s 25 million females destroyed because their mother had “a right to.” The other argument, that abortion limits a woman’s right to her own body, is also invalid. During pregnancy, there is one life living inside another. Although the fetus is inside of the mother, the fetus is not part of the mother. The fetus is its own unique life. One illustration of this is stated by National Right to Life: a child’s heart begins to beat with its own blood, often a different type from that of the mother, only three weeks after conception. As seen, after only three weeks, when there is a good chance the mother does not even realize that she is yet pregnant, the baby is already pumping its own blood. If pro-choice advocates really believed in a “rights to one’s owns body,” then they would be forced to respect the rights of those bodies that are still developing in the womb. Like stated, the real women’s rights and health issues in abortion deal with those young female, as well as male lives, destroyed, not even given a chance at life. “I wanted to meet (her) mostly to see if she was OK and to thank her, because I’m glad I didn’t end up as an abortion,” he said. “She was 23 and she went through a lot to have me.” This statement was from a man who was extraordinarily grateful that his mother chose not to abort him, even though her situation was an extremely difficult one. Through the hardship, the mother decided to have her baby delivered, rather than killing him before birth. Afterwards, she decided to give the baby up for adoption, so even if she could not give the baby a good life, she would still give him a chance at life. That very quotation above comes from none other than Steve Jobs. Often called “the Einstein of our time,” Jobs went on to begin a legacy that many of us in our technological world could not live without. Just imagine how it would be if Job’s mother made a different choice. Because Jobs was born before Roe v. Wade, abortion was not yet legal. Now, think of all those like Jobs that could have been if not for Roe v. Wade. Who knows what other Steve Jobs could have been born out of those 50 million that were given up on, that weren’t even given a shot at life. And finally, think about yourself. If you are reading this and a student at TCNJ, most likely you were born after abortion were made legal. What if your parents made a different, yet legal decision? When pondering this frightful proposition, it makes it clear that abortion is not only wrong, it is murder. When one takes an innocent life, this is murder. Legalized abortion is simply discriminating against children who have not yet been born, discrimination which is outlawed by the 14th Amendment under the Equal Protection Clause. To conclude, ponder these words by a famous politician. “If there’s even one life that can be saved, then we’ve got an obligation to try.” This was stated by none other than President Barack Obama. If we truly believe these words, then we have an obligation to try to make all murder of all children illegal.
TCNJ Democrats ‘seize the moment’
By Michael Griffith
On Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, when the dorms opened and many students were moving back in for the start of the semester, several members of the TCNJ College Democrats traveled to Washington D.C. to be a part of the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. The simplest way to describe the experience is to say you needed to be there to understand, but I’ll do my best. This was actually my first time in D.C. and I could not have picked a more exciting time to be there or better people to have been there with. We drove down on Sunday and planned
to wake up early to catch the metro into D.C. Standing on the National Mall watching the sun slowly rise behind the Capitol Building was awe inspiring to say the least. The estimates were supposed to be that this Inauguration was near half the size of 2008, but being there, surrounded by over 800,000 people did not feel small at all. One must remember that 800,000 to 1,000,000 people is still a huge number of people to be all gathered together in one place. From our spot we had to watch the inauguration on a Jumbotron since the people at the capitol building were mere specks on the horizon. Even though we were so far
away, the energy of the place was contagious. As President Obama was sworn in for the second time, the combined cheers of over 800,000 people on the National Mall with hundreds of thousands of American flags waving around was one of the most incredibly patriotic experiences of my life. Being in such a crowd with emotions running high made the Inaugural speech even more intense, and while there can be a legitimate criticism that the speech may have been too policy oriented, I felt rather motivated during and afterwards. One line in particular struck me and has continued to influence me: “My fellow Americans, we are made for this moment,
and we will seize it — so long as we seize it together.” Truer words are rarely spoken, and I feel that as a nation we do need to seize this moment. We are at the cusp of a new American era and the legacy of this era is dependent on us working together. Inaction is just as much of a choice as action and this new era needs to be one of action, of working together, of bettering our nation. We often say that America is the greatest nation on earth, but this is only true if we make it true. We must not sit back or idle, for previous Americans knew that claiming you are the best meant nothing without proving it, that words are useless without action.
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Features
Losing winter weight By Ruchi Shah Columnist
Although we are in the midst of winter, experiencing the most merciless weather of the year, that extra tummy fat is not going to keep you warm. We have just returned to campus after a blissful, stress-free month of home comforts, so it’s understandable if you’ve gained a few pounds. I know that I shamelessly took advantage of my fully stocked refrigerator and meals prepared by mom. I allowed myself to have that third helping at dinner and that extra slice of pie afterwards. I am also certain that I was not the only one. Don’t fear. Here are several helpful tips to help you lose that unnecessary tummy fat and ultimately make your body that wonderland that John Mayer croons about for the remainder of the winter season. Set a goal Nothing is more important than establishing a concrete goal to work toward. Set your eye on the prize and gather up your determination. Decide on a
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Salads are a great way to add veggies to your diet.
set number of pounds you wish to lose, a realistic number, of course. Oftentimes, people tend to set high goals that logistically just aren’t attainable for the timeframe in which they expect to see results. This then leads to frustration and eventually a loss of motivation. With a realistic goal and a mindset of perseverance, you will succeed.
straight to the stomach. Instead, opt for a salad, a healthier, yet just as tasty, option. Be creative in the (healthy) items you add to it and it’ll become a favorite meal in no time. Ab workouts are just part of the solution In order to lose stomach fat, it’s necessary to engage in a variety of exercises that increase overall health and fitness. Don’t just focus on doing sit-ups and crunches. Be sure to also run, weightlift and the like. The fantastic five
Never be without your water Always having water at hand will not only keep you healthy and hydrated, but will also significantly reduce the likelihood of consuming sodas or juices that are filled with unnecessary amounts of sugar. In addition, if you’re thirsty before starting a meal, you’ll overeat. Be sure to drink a glass of water before starting every meal.
Instead of eating three large meals a day, switch to eating five smaller meals — breakfast, a mid-morning snack, a light lunch, a midafternoon snack and a balanced dinner. Switching up your eating habits will certainly make all the difference. In conjunction with exercise, the two will certainly have you shedding pounds in no time. Take your time
Salads are your friends, fast food is your nemesis
In order to prevent overeating, eat slowly to allow your stomach to realize when it’s full. Be sure to take breaks between courses for the same reason. Give yourself 20 minutes after the meal to feel full. If you’re not satiated after that, then proceed to have a healthy dessert treat.
If you frequently consume fast foods it is an absolute must that you change your eating habits. These types of food contain large amounts of fat that go
By following these helpful guidelines, starting a routine, and sticking to your new habits, you’ll be sure to see results in no time.
Campus Style By Carly Koziol Columnist Chase Destierro, senior early childhood education and psychology double major What are you wearing? A Comme des Garçons Homme Plus FW10 polyester fleece blazer with an internal vest, a Balenciaga black button down and an Ann Demeulemeester necklace. The shorts are from my eighth grade punk rock wardrobe and they still fit, Damir Doma double layer leggings, and the creeper shoes are a George Cox and Fred Perry collaboration. How would you describe your style? Dark, mildly post-apocalyptic and mildly romantic with a punk rock sensibility.
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Destierro turns to the web for What’s your method for accumu- gently used designer clothes. lating your wardrobe?
three of the same pair.
Bargain shopping. Full price is ridiculous and unaffordable. I use eBay and message boards to find clothes by the designers that I like and shop the sales of high-end stores. You’ll find designer pieces on sale that can be cheaper than full-priced articles at generic stores in the mall, like a $70 shirt at J.Crew.
How did you get into fashion?
What do you mean by message boards? Websites such as styleforum.net and superfuture.com — you can find lightly used designer wear for 80 to 90 percent off. Do you have a “go-to” item? Black Acne jeans … I actually own
I’ve been following fashion since 2006. I first got into skateboarding, which laid the groundwork for my interest in the fashion culture of sneakers, which later developed into an interest for fashion in general and an appreciation for avant-garde. I was planning on going to FIT but changed paths. Do you have any fashion advice to offer the student body? I don’t like imposing on anyone, but I will say one thing: make what you wear look effortless. People can tell when your clothes are wearing you.
Gosling talks abs, people everywhere swoon By Johnanthony Alaimo Columnist
I’m back and as critical as ever! Let’s talk about some news that gets me frustratingly aroused. Ryan Gosling, in a recent interview with an Australian (I know, a REAL Australian!) in the Herald Sun, has described his abs in a quite peculiar way. The full text of his quote is as follows: “Anyone can get those if they work at it. It’s just a lot of exercising. And it’s really quite pointless, because you go to a gym and you lift a heavy thing so a muscle grows, but the only thing the muscle can actually do is to lift that heavy thing. After a while they’re like pets because they don’t do anything useful. But you have to feed them and take care of them otherwise they’ll go away. I feel a bit goofy having them, to tell you the truth.” WOW, even his quote has more abs than me. Ryan, you raise an interesting point. Abs ARE like pets! Which is why I just got certified to become a professional
veterinarian. Please, stop by my clinic anytime to drop them off. (The clinic happens to be my house.) In a rare sports update from me, everyone is talking about Manti Te’o. Who’s Manti Te’o? I don’t know, I thought it was a crackpot health regiment that white soccer moms were doing. You know how they love their fads from overseas. Kinoki foot pads anyone? Anyway, Te’o is actually a Notre Dame football player who’s in a whirlwind of drama! Apparently, there was a story going around that Te’o’s (sidenote: that just looks silly, but hey, grammar!) grandma died and so did his girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, within hours of each other. However, the tragic deaths propelled him to lead his team in victory! It turns out Lennay never existed. A dead fake girlfriend? That’s the story I tell my grandfather every time he asks me if I have a girlfriend yet! Te’o claims he is not a part of this hoax and that other conspirators are responsible
for spreading the misleading story. Whatever you say, Manti! Let me know when your girlfriend is at least a mirage. Apparently, Te’o was actually in a relationship with this “woman” who he met online, but he never even met her! This is the biggest catfish catch of the century! Nev Schulman has to change his pants! I hope Te’o learns his lesson and never falls for another Internet scam again. But congratulations! You are the one millionth visitor to tcnjsignal. net! Please send me your credit card info to claim your free X-Box 360! Speaking of dating, Taylor Swift is probably looking for her own Lennay Kekua after her breakup with Harry Styles. At the Golden Globes, Tina Fey cracked a joke that T. Swift should stay away from Michael J. Fox’s dashing young son. Fox eventually penned a written piece that outlined why he doesn’t want Taylor Swift dating the younger Fox. This caused Taylor Swift’s fans to go NUTS. Swift tweeted to her loyal cultists, “Hey everybody, Michael J. Fox got in touch with me today and we are good. Thanks for having my back.” Well, first off, I think it’s time T. Swift stopped sharing her back. Secondly, what
do you mean Michael J. Fox got in touch? Did he promise his second born to you? When will your lust for youth end??? Watch how Taylor Swift is really a youth-sucking succubus and her true form looks like Gloria Stuart. Check Harry for wrinkles! It must be true! At least this terrible Taylor-Michael J. Fox feud is over. Now we can move on to more important things! Like, did Baby Kimye get lip injections yet?
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Swift won’t be riding in the Delorian with Fox’s son any time soon.
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The Bent Spoon’s hidden treasure By Shaun Fitzpatrick Features Editor Any ice cream eater worth their cone knows about the wonders of The Bent Spoon — the most bourgeois of ice cream shops in Princeton famous for flavors like “Earl Grey” and “Lavender” ice creams. I’ve spent my fair share of time licking the last drops of a vanilla sea salt caramel scoop out of those (way too tiny) cups like some kind of rabid animal. But we’re currently living through a mini Ice Age, and even I’m not masochistic enough to eat anything cold in this weather. So when I made the trek to Princeton last weekend, I went searching not for a frozen treat at The Bent Spoon, but for a hot one. Forgive me if this review gets a little poetic from here, but I find it impossible to talk about The Bent Spoon’s Drinking Chocolate without waxing on and on about it, treating it like the gift from the gods that it is. Actually,
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Behold, the gods smile upon the Drinking Chocolate.
I like to imagine that Ixcacao, the Mayan goddess of chocolate (yes, I Googled it, she is apparently a real thing) blessed The Bent Spoon with this most holy of chocolate drinks and commanded them to distribute it to the masses, proving that the powers above love us and want us to be happy. The Bent Spoon isn’t being pretentious by calling this concoction Drinking Chocolate —
it’s like no hot chocolate I’ve ever tasted. It’s extremely thick to the point where sipping becomes impossible. Thou shall gulp thy Drinking Chocolate, or thou shall suffer the dissatisfaction of an empty belly, command the Bent Spoon gods. It comes in two flavors, Original and Habanero. My friend stuck with the Original, while I took the plunge with the spicier option. I can’t say anything bad about the Original — it was a damn good cup of chocolate, in a very traditional way. It made me wish that I was curled up on a sofa, drinking it while wrapped in a blanket and watching snow fall. It tasted like a particularly satisfying moment from childhood — nothing too spectacular, but extremely good in a quiet kind of way.
Those with a more adventurous palate, however, may prefer to try the Habanero, but be warned: it’s not for the faint of tongue. It definitely had a kick to it, a kind of burning in the back of the throat that I found enjoyable but others may find alarming. If you can stand the heat, though, I can’t recommend it highly enough. The Drinking Chocolate comes plain or topped with whipped cream. There is apparently some kind of marshmallow topping as well, but they were out of it when I visited. It must be delicious, however, as I heard more than one customer lament the fact that they would have to enjoy their drink without it. At only $4 a cup, The Bent Spoon’s Drinking
Chocolate may be the best way to combat the current Arctic chill. The Bent Spoon Where: 35 Palmer Square, Princeton, N.J. 08542 Contact: (609) 924-2368 thebentspoon.net Hours Sun: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mon - Tues: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wed - Thurs: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri - Sat: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Overall Rating (4 out of 5)
Massimo’s a good price, but not worth the trip
By Amy Reynolds Managing Editor Princeton is definitely my go-to spot if I’m in the mood for either fro-yo or cupcakes, but I’d never really considered going out to dinner there simply because most of the restaurants are too expensive for the average college student. But after walking by a little restaurant that advertised $7 paninis and fries, I decided to give it a shot.
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Massimo’s: satisfying, but not worth the drive to Princeton.
Massimo’s Pizzeria & Cucina Napoletana is located right in Downtown Princeton on Nassau Street and is only about a 20-minute drive from campus. However, it is definitely not worth the drive unless you’re already in Princeton. Although the restaurant wasn’t crowded, it had a very warm and welcoming atmosphere when we first walked in. I’d say it was a nice mix of pizza place and sports bar — the bright orange walls were covered with Princeton paraphernalia as well as that of other nearby colleges. Within just a couple of minutes of being there, however, we were the only customers left in the restaurant, which made us feel a little uncomfortable. In fact, the only two workers there came out in the middle of the restaurant and sat on a bar stool to watch whatever game was on TV. It was a little awkward and we felt like we couldn’t talk at a normal volume. Luckily, the wait for food wasn’t very long at all. I ordered the Stewart Panini, which consisted of grilled chicken, mozzarella
cheese, roasted red peppers, baby spinach and onions topped with lemon, pepper and olive oil. It was definitely a good sandwich that I would eat again, but I wouldn’t say it was anything special. The lemon and olive oil dressing was particularly good, but the mozzarella cheese wasn’t melted, which probably would have made the sandwich a little better. My friend, on the other hand, decided to play it safe by ordering a buffalo chicken cheesesteak. (And I admit to wishing I had ordered that as well.) It’s kind of hard to screw up a buffalo chicken cheesesteak, so of course it wasn’t awful. However, my friend said that it wasn’t much better than something he could have gotten at T-Dubbs. Both of our sandwiches came with fries, which is always nice. But they were mediocre and we weren’t given a very generous portion. Although the sandwich prices were fairly reasonable, the entrées on average were about $15 each, so that’s something to consider as well. I wouldn’t say
that Massimo’s was a bad place to eat, but if I could go back, I probably would have just gone to House of Cupcakes for dinner instead. Massimo’s Pizzeria & Cucina Napoletana Where: 110 Nassau St, Princeton, N.J. 08542 Contact: (609) 924-0777 massimostogo.com Hours: Mon - Thurs: 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri - Sat: 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun: 10:45 a.m. - 9:15 p.m. Overall Rating (3 out of 5):
Things get personal over company Herbalife
Bloomberg donates millions to Johns Hopkins University By Courtney Wirths Columnist
Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to sell off its assets, according to the Wall Street Journal.
• Financial titans Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn squared off on CNBC Friday in a fight that became quite personal. The two investors attacked each other’s business integrity and reputations on Wall Street. The argument stemmed over a controversy regarding the company Herbalife, according to CNBC.
• The problem with lithium-ion batteries that grounded Boeing’s 787 Dreamliners remains a mystery to U.S. air safety investigators. Boeing is hoping for a quick investigation and to soon return its planes to the air, according to the Wall Street Journal.
• President Obama nominated former prosecutor Mary Jo White to become the new head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to the Wall Street Journal.
• Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, donated $350 million to his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University, which raises his total contributions to the university to $1.1 billion. He is now the most generous donor to an educational institution in history, according to The New York Times.
• Exxon Mobil reclaimed the title of world’s largest company in stock-market value on Friday, Jan. 25. The title had previously been held by Apple, according to the Wall Street Journal. • Atari Inc., maker of the classic video game and over 200 other games, filed for
• A judge approved an $843.7 million financing deal that Kodak hopes will pull it out of bankruptcy protection around midyear, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Arts & Entertainment
Concert / Bands play with indie flair continued from page 1
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Circa Survive (right) and opening band Maps & Atlases (left) prove to be crowd-pleasers at this year’s Welcome Back Concert.
“And if you see this you know you’re going to get food and you’ll be safe.” It’s no wonder then why such a welcoming group, even through the process of changing record labels, was able to maintain a steady fan base. Long-time Circa followers, sophomore math major Ryan Manheimer and junior mechanical engineering major Brandon Schiff, musicians themselves, explained what they like most about the band’s music — their progressive rock or “prog rock” style. “I really like that they don’t use standard pop rock beats,” Manheimer said, explaining instead that the band’s compilations are
“very intricate.” The self-acclaimed “zesty” indie band wooed its audience with funky guitar-picking, elaborate percussion solos and dynamic sound bites. But to both bands that performed last week, it is not all about the performance. In fact, it seems that it is less about the pomp and circumstance and much more about the audience. “A lot of it is about connecting with people,” said lead singer and guitarist of Maps & Atlases, Dave Davison, explaining that he found his aptitude for the musical arts when he discovered them to be “a means of communicating and connecting with people.”
‘Catfish’ host speaks out about online dating By Thalia Ortiz Arts & Entertainment Editor
Dating can often be a tricky concept as people attempt to search for the perfect partner, especially when that search is done online. In MTV’s new hit show, “Catfish,” host Nev Schulman captures the excitement of Internet dating as romantic hopefuls are thrown a variety of dating curveballs. Fans of the show gathered in Kendall Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 23 to hear the television host speak about his career and the world of online dating in the College Union Board’s Welcome Back Lecture. Schulman became well-known for his documentary “Catfish,” which was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010. As the subject of the movie, Schulman was filmed living in New York City as a photographer. Throughout the course of the movie, Schulman’s personal experience with online dating unfolds as he falls in love with a woman named Megan on Facebook. However, Schulman’s love interest actually turns out to be a middle-aged married woman, Angela Wesselman. The woman who Wesselman portrayed all along was photographer Aimee Gonzales. By the end of the movie, Schulman learns that Wesselman downloaded several photos off of Gonzales’s Facebook page and used them on her own profile. It didn’t take long for the movie to raise eyebrows across the country and gain major critical acclaim. Moviegoers began sending Schulman emails asking for advice on similar online relationships that they were
involved in. Schulman saw this as an opportunity to develop the film into a television show of the same nature. “I had all these emails and it was apparent that it was a much bigger happening than the isolated experience that I had, so I took the idea of pursuing these stories to a couple networks,” Schulman said. “MTV was really excited about it and got behind producing a pilot about it,” Schulman told The Signal in an interview. The successful “Catfish” television show has gained a considerable following and is currently in production of its second season. In his lecture, Schulman explained that he never anticipated this type of outcome as a result of the movie. Instead, he often found himself struggling to find something he could stick to, but tried and failed at many things, including professional dance. “It’s not often that the most humiliating thing that happens to you is also the best thing that happens to you,” Schulman said. Now in his late twenties, it seems like the sky is the limit for Schulman, who has a booming career and a new real-life relationship. The online dating scene has even made its way into the lives of celebrities and has recently been associated with Notre Dame football player Manti Te’o. His story sent shockwaves throughout the country as it was revealed that his late girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, was a fake online entity. Schulman has been linked with the bizarre story
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Schulman gives a lecture at the College about his latest career pursuits with ‘Catfish’ and offers students tips for safe online dating.
since it broke, which effectively put him and “Catfish” on the map. “Ever since the Deadspin article came out, “Catfish” was thrust into the national spotlight. I went from being kind of unknown, to an ‘expert’ on online dating. I will never forget that day when my hard work, strange path and focus paid off,” Schulman said. While there are some people in the media who argue that Manti Te’o was in on the hoax the whole time, Schulman told The Signal that he thinks the football player was a victim of the online scam. “I will be the first to tell you that it doesn’t matter who you are or how talented of a football player or where you live,” Schulman said. “The heart is the heart and if you fall for somebody you fall for somebody, it can happen to anybody.”
Art exhibit bridges together disciplines
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This semester’s art exhibit displays the work of popular Spanish artists like Castellon and Goya. By Jack Meyers Nation & World Editor Two artists who lived more than 100 years apart were brought together this past Wednesday night by a common theme — exploration into, and portrayal
of, the human condition. The College’s Gallery Director, Emily Croll, welcomed art enthusiasts and casual observers to bask in the gloriously terrifying and aweinspiring work of prominent Spanish artists Federico
Castellon and Francisco de Goya during this semester’s first art exhibit opening. The main exhibit, cleverly titled Fear and Folly, is split into two sections displaying the historically separated, but thematically congruent, works of Goya and Castellon side-by-side. On one side of the exhibit is Goya’s gruesome display of pieces called “Los Disparates,” or “The Follies,” that play on the terrible events of the Napoleonic invasion of Spain. The court painter to the Spanish royal family at the time, Goya parallels the invasion’s circumstances in myriad incarnations of gloom. For example, the intriguing yet shocking “Fearful Folly,” depicts a grim reaper-esque figure towering over a gaggle of fearful soldiers, a strong contrast between dark and light,
which meant to showcase the concept of death. On the other side is Castellon’s work, a literary comment on a short story called “The Masque of Red Death,” written by the notoriously death-obsessed Edgar Allen Poe. According to the exhibit’s introduction wall, Castellon chose “The Masque of the Red Death” when he was commissioned to depict a story by the famous poet. What is quite illuminating about this collection is that, without even reading a word of Poe’s story, one could get a pretty accurate picture of the horror that takes place. “It really catches your attention,” said sophomore gallery assistant and art education major Erin Chamberlin in reference to Castellon’s “The Dagger Dropped Gleaming upon the Sable Carpet.”
The painting portrays an event toward the end of The Masque in which the Red Death — a deadly disease that parallels the symptoms of tuberculosis — is disguised as an anthropomorphic hooded figure much like Goya’s “Fearful Folly.” The Prince of the story goes on to stab the Red Death but suddenly drops dead as a result of instant infection. Above and beyond death, Croll made it clear that bringing such a shocking exhibit to the campus is an exercise in edification. “I want to bring exhibits that relate to different disciplines, exhibits that will relate to art and art education, but also to other departments within the school,” she said. Fear and Folly’s art is aimed at reeling in a broader audience and will remain open until March 7, according to Croll.
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Magician displays world-renown tricks
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Australia’s number one magician, James Galea, displays his skills at a magic show. By Sydnee Weinbaum Staff Writer A packed room of students in the Brower Student Center eagerly sat and watched as Australia’s number one magician, James Galea, wowed the audience with his variety of tricks on Thursday, Jan. 24. At the start of the show, Galea explained to the audience that he was in the emergency room just three hours prior to the show due to an injury to his thumb. However, the injury did not impact his flawless performance, although he did claim that his performance on Thursday night had been his most difficult. “Anything is your most difficult trip with half a hand,” Galea said. He began the show with a card trick, for which he asked an audience member to write her name on a card. Not only did he pick her card from the pile on the first
try, but he also managed, while shuffling the deck, to successfully continue discovering it. “From age 14 to 21, I sat in a room with a deck of playing cards so I could do what I could do now,” he said. For his next trick, he asked the audience if anyone had any money on them. Freshman chemistry major Bill Buchbinder volunteered and reluctantly handed Galea $100. To everyone’s surprise, Galea made the bill disappear. He then asked Buchbinder for his watch and made that disappear as well. It was not until later in the show that Buchbinder received his money, which was found in the middle of an orange. He then discovered his lost watch in an unopened can. The can had been placed in a box at the beginning of the show, before Galea even chose Buchbinder as his volunteer. “It was real,” Buchbinder said of the trick for those who doubted the magician’s ability. Perhaps Galea’s best trick and his personal favorite was called “673 King Street,” a trick that has been featured on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” This trick incorporated a story into the cards. He shuffled them, yet still managed to find the correct cards that correlated with the story. While the audience was continuously at awe over Galea’s magic skills, they also appreciated his humor. “I didn’t really know what to expect when I walked in there, but his show was more than just magic,” said Justine Kasztelan, sophomore chemistry and secondary education double major. “Not only did he leave us in awe, but he also made us laugh with his personality.” Other students also enjoyed the show. “I thought it was very entertaining and I am still at
awe,” said senior urban education and Math/Science/ Technology double major Cynthia Perez. Galea became interested in magic when he met a magician in Australia who taught him some tricks. He later found out that this man was actually a professional con man and would con people out of their money. Galea did not follow in his teacher’s footsteps, but instead became very passionate about magic. David Copperfield also has been an inspiration to Galea because he also uses humor during his magic shows. Galea not only entertained the audience, but left many members of the crowd speechless.
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During the show, Galea enlisted the help of students to perform tricks.
Mars provides a fresh and fun pop spin By Jared Sokoloff Correspondent
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By fusing together familiar styles of famous artists like The Police, ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ evokes a retro feel.
I wasn’t a fan of Bruno Mars before I played his sophomore release, “Unorthodox Jukebox.” Thirty-five minutes later, after being hit by a barrage of quality songs, I was converted. The album was mainly written by Mars, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine, the composition and production team known as The Smeezingtons. They are the men who brought us such hits as “Billionaire,” “F*ck You,” “Young and Wild and Free” and Mars’ full debut album. Each song on “Unorthodox Jukebox” is expertly written, relying on sturdy melodies and catchy hooks. The lyrics deal with common themes of love while refraining from sounding tired and cliché.
The album is a crash course in popular music of the past fifty years. The funky “Treasure” is straight out of the late 1970s, with a stunningly groovy interplay of guitar, bass and drums underlying a raspy Rod Stewart-esque vocal performance. “Show Me” has Mars doing his best reggae impression over a modernized steel drum riff. The album’s hit single, “Locked out of Heaven,” mirrors what The Police would sound like in modern times and incorporates modern electronic influences. “Moonshine” is a long-lost ‘80s power ballad, and “If I Knew” is a sweet doo-wop slow dance. Lush vocal harmonies, not often used in modern pop music, are beautifully integrated
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In his second album, Bruno Mars does not dissapoint. The tracks capture Mars’s identity as a pop singer.
throughout the entire album. However, in spite of its quality, the album is not cutting-edge. Mars doesn’t push genre boundaries — he merely repackages them for a new generation. This album solidifies the
fact that The Smeezingtons are on their way to becoming true masters of pop music. They have Paul McCartney’s knack for writing a catchy song, albeit without the innovation Sir Paul was able to bring to his craft.
Student soloists perform original tunes By Andreia Bulhao Copy Editor Four students took the stage at the Rathskeller on Friday, Jan. 25, for the spring semester’s first Student Soloist Night. With guitars in hand, each performer shared their musical stylings, making for a talent-filled night. Friends and peers enjoyed a night filled with covers and original pieces by each of the soloists. First up was junior mechanical engineering major Brandon Schiff, starting the night off with covers from a variety of artists including Oasis, Coheed and Cambria and Barenaked Ladies. No stranger to performing, Schiff has played at the Rat with his band four times during his time here at the College. This, however, was his first go as a
solo artist. In terms of his music, Schiff hopes to eventually branch out to bigger audiences. “I hope to write a song that people besides my friends would listen to,” he said. Following Schiff, junior political science and history double major, Katie Miller, took the stage. Also performing a combination of covers and originals, Miller provided a different style that adhered to a more peaceful sound. Miller acquired her love for music from her father who influenced her interest in music throughout her childhood, and she has been singing at the Rat once a semester since her freshman year. As far as a future in performing goes,
however, Miller is content with where she is and acknowledges that there may not be much advancement in her music. “It’s just something I do for fun,” she said. Wrapping up the night were Dan Gibson and Matt Layton, members of The Dundees, a band that has performed at Student Band Nights multiple times. Each band member took the time to showcase their individual talents by playing various o r i g i n a l songs. The two also performed a new original song together that night. In regards to his band, Gibson explained that their goal is to try to release as much music as possible and
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Performers showcase their talents at the Student Soloist Night.
play in as many venues as they can. Whether showcasing talent on stage or recognizing it from the audience, the Rat’s Student Soloist Night proved to be a successful start to the new semester for all who contributed.
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‘Django’ provides gripping action By Brian Kempf Features Assistant
America loves its guns. Ironically, America also happens to love justice. So when a well-publicized movie features a pre-Civil War freedman taking violent revenge upon his oppressors, audiences don’t know whether to pump their fists in the air and cheer or sit slackjawed at the carnage. Starring Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Christoph Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio, Quentin Tarantino’s “Django: Unchained” invites both reactions. Yet, Tarantino’s impeccable crafting of this film overpowers underlying concerns. Undeniably, “Django: Unchained” is epic. Quentin knows how to command the audience’s attention, and their attention is rewarded by a visual wonderland achieved without CGI effects. The carnal violence is often softened by a comic touch. One scene involves KKK members about to launch a raid, and they can’t seem to fit their masks. Zesty one-liners (“Kill white people and get paid for it? What’s not to love?”) are pervasive without seeming like they’re trying too hard to be funny. When it comes to the actors themselves, the two shining stars are Christoph Waltz, who won a Golden Globe for his appearance, and Leonardo DiCaprio, who,
despite winning the hearts of many, hasn’t been recognized by the film industry. DiCaprio in particular was superb, portraying a character simultaneously revolting, yet charming enough that audiences fawned over him. In a fascinating bit of trivia, Leonardo cut his hand so badly during a scene that he required stitches but never broke character, much to the surprise of his fellow actors and amazement of the director. A discussion of “Django” would not be complete without touching upon its controversy. Derided for its language, violence and anachronisms, “Django” raises many eyebrows and a storm of commentary. In this author’s opinion, that should not detract from the work itself. Nobody is attempting to be racist. Indeed, the film is one of revenge, providing the same morally ambiguous feeling of gratification that killing Nazis achieves in “Inglorious Basterds.” The biggest question that the film raises is one of morality. Are the mass killings justified? In the context of cinema, when does murder for revenge cross the line to murder for the sake of murder? Does this kind of movie contribute to the gun and violence-obsessed culture pervasive in the United States? Being a militant pacifist, I am horrified by guns and avoid violence at all cost. Yet, this did not detract from the enjoyment of
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Tarantino’s latest action flick ‘Django Unchained’ is hard to overlook. The film has recently been nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. the movie. Why? Because the movie is a work of art, and few would argue that taboo alone is basis for the work itself being bad. The violence in “Django” is gratuitous, but the fight scenes are beyond words in terms of complexity and scale. During one of the major scenes, I happened to turn and look at my friends sitting next to me: hands gripped to the armrests, jaws dropped, eyes wide. I can’t remember a movie that had such a visceral effect on the audience. This isn’t to say that “Django” is perfect. The film is decidedly more mainstream
than Tarantino’s earlier work. It is paced much faster, but this means that many of the quirks for which Tarantino is known are largely absent. Christopher Walken isn’t talking about keeping a family heirloom in a body cavity. John Travolta doesn’t have any cultural insights into French McDonald’s. The vice president of the NRA has said that the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. After seeing “Django,” it’s apparent that a morally ambiguous guy does the trick, too.
‘Boardwalk’ offers corruption and intrigue
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HBO’s hit television show ‘Boardwalk Empire’ completes its third season. By Emma Colton Web Editor
With corruption and quick wit, the characters on “Boardwalk Empire” make money flow like whiskey in a Prohibition-era brothel. With friends like the
Secretary of the Treasury and a body of devoted henchmen, Nucky Thompson is able to keep Atlantic City’s booze pouring and corruption profitable during the 1920s. HBO’s gem of a show wrapped up its third and bloodiest season in November.
With Martin Scorsese and Mark Wahlberg as two of the show’s producers, it’s expected that the plot would boast devilishly good corruption, but the show far exceeds expectations. Season Three is the darkest yet. The once affable, but crooked, Nucky Thompson, played by Steve Buscemi, is now just crooked in Season Three. His warmth towards his wife, Margaret, played by Kelly Macdonald, has faded to mere acknowledgement of her existence. The Piney mobster has turned his attention toward keeping his bootlegging business profitable and staying one step ahead of his bloodthirsty enemies, most notably the psychotic Gyp Rosetti, played by Bobby Cannavale. Many of the scenes in
“Boardwalk Empire” will have viewers squirming in their seats. A character’s mortality is thrown away with little regret. Hiding, selling and distributing hooch is the characters’ sole purpose. Beloved characters are often lost to the constantly-flying bullets. In one of the most shocking scenes, a beloved character’s body unexpectedly winds up on Nucky’s doorstep in a wooden delivery box at 4 a.m. The scene is heartbreaking. “Boardwalk Empire” gives viewers a thematically rich plot that keeps them tuning in to see just how far corruption can reach. Nucky Thompson is a complex character who has shown viewers lovable qualities in previous seasons and cruel and deceitful attributes in this one. Lovers of the show will be
anxious to find out which of Nucky’s qualities will shine though in Season Four. But, if anything else, Season Three has proven that mobsters can’t be trusted, even if they are from Jersey.
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Villanous and alluring characters like Nucky Thompson, keep viewers coming back for more.
Novel challenges stereotypes with humor By Katherine Burke Correspondent Often considered common sense and innate knowledge for those who identify with the female gender, the actual practice of “being a woman” holds much more than is immediately apparent to the naked eye. Some state that being a woman is simply not being a man, a yin to a yang, a black to a white, with no shades of grey in between (and no, not those shades of grey). However, this is very clearly not the case, at least not for those who have actually tried being a woman. This is where Caitlin Moran comes in with her bestselling and award-winning novel, “How To Be a Woman.” She states, “There’s never been a better time to be a woman: we have the vote and the Pill, and we haven’t been burnt as witches since 1727.” However, a few nagging questions do remain. “…why are we supposed to get Brazilians? Should you get Botox? Do men secretly hate us? What should you call your vagina? Why does your bra hurt? And
why does everyone ask you when you’re going to have a baby?” Told through a humorous yet critical lens, Moran asks questions, demands answers, and still has the reader in stitches as she tells personal anecdotes about the not-soglorious art of being a lady or, more accurately, figuring it all out first. Not only did she win the Galaxy Book of the Year in 2011 for her landmark pseudo-memoir, but she also holds both the British Society of Newspapers’s award for Columnist of the Year and Cosmopolitan’s Ultimate Writer of the Year. Now, before you automatically make assumptions based on her status as a writer from Cosmopolitan — don’t. Not only does Moran relate to all of us with her story of an awkward, chubby, socially inept-13-year old (because, to be honest, who hasn’t been there?), but she also makes the reader think long and hard about gender-based discrimination. While this may be a heavy topic, Moran cleverly uses her British humor to make it accessible.
Put on your big girl panties — as Moran states, “strident feminism needs big undies”— and get ready for a great read that will make you laugh just as much as it will make you think. But don’t think that this book is just for “the girls.” “How To Be a Woman” proves that women’s issues are important to everyone, male or female. Put more simply, read it. Think about it. Love it.
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Author Caitlin Moran wittily explores everyday female issues.
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College grabs qualifiers for ECACs Winter Track & Field
By Julie Kayzerman Staff Writer The men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams have excelled in their season as several members have hit ECAC qualifying marks and delivered shining performances at the Haverford Invitational on Wednesday, Jan. 23 and at the Thomson Invitational at the University of Delaware on Saturday, Jan. 26. Sweeping the top three spots in the 60meter high hurdles were freshmen Zachary Errichetti and Jake Lindacher, who each ran a time of 9.28, and sophomore Louis Fisher who ran a time of 9.29. The women also performed well in the 60meter high hurdles, having junior Katie Knight win with a time of 9.58 and freshman Christine Seddon take second with a time of 10.39. “I am proud that I am making a good transition back into the track and field world and I can’t wait to keep making progress and eventually get back into full gear,” Seddon said. Freshman Peter Okoh continued to deliver phenomenal performances by winning the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.16. “It’s been a great experience so far,” Okoh said. “It’s different from high school with training methods that are more time consuming. It’s
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The runners hand off the baton.
going to take some time to get used to, but I’m definitely getting the hang of it.” The women’s team also had a strong performance in the 60-meter dash as four Lions crossed the finish line in a row. Roberts won the event with a time of 8.25 followed by Paciulli who ran a time of 8.37. Sophomore Michelle Cascio came in third, running a mark of 8.45, and sophomore Emily Hennessy finished behind with a time of 8.70. On the women’s side, junior Erica Roberts won the long jump with a mark of 5.25 meters, qualifying her for the ECAC. Freshman
Courtney Paciulli also had an ECAC qualifying mark, winning the triple jump with a mark of 10.89 meters. She also took second in the long jump with a mark of 5.06. Sophomore Troy O’Connor took third in the long jump with a distance of 5.43 meters. The men’s 3,000-meter race also added another top-five performance with Scott Savage clocking in at 9:17.52 to take fourth. Following in the footsteps of the Lions’ success, sophomore Liz Johnson took second in the mile, running a time of 5:29.17 and then later took third in the 800-meter with 2:29.03. Junior Emily Kulcyk finished just ahead of Johnson with a time of 2:27.38. Saturday night also contained a terrific showing for the College with senior Mary Chismar leading the lady Lions to success. Chismar delivered an ECAC qualifying mark of 11.93 meters at the Thomson Invitational in the shot put, finishing in the top 10. In addition, senior captain Steve D’Aiutolo has continuously proven to be a strong asset for the Lions in the triple jump by winning the event on Saturday with a solid jump of 13.78 meters, qualifying him for the ECACs. The men’s 4x400-meter relay also delivered a third place performance with a time of 3:29.34 on Saturday.
Freshman Laron Day was given the opportunity to run the relay with the upperclassmen and delivered a great performance. “The team’s upperclassmen are very supportive,” Day said. “They always tell me to just do my best.” Day hopes to continue running personal best times in order to make it to nationals. The men had several other third place finishes, including sophomore Alex Brown as the top Division III finisher in the 500-meter with a time of 1:09.02. Sophomore Jamie LeRoy also followed in the third place finishes with a throw of 14.87 meters in the weight throw. While in the men’s 5,000-meter race, three Lions finished in the top six. The trio included sophomore Andrew Wilson in fourth (15:47.24), senior Alex Matteson in fifth (15:50.17) and freshman Jonathan Stouber in sixth with a time of 15:54.17. The Lady Lions’ 4x400-meter relay has also continued to impress as freshman Kristen Randolph, junior Emily Kulcyk, senior Brielle Doremus and sophomore Katelyn Ary took third on Saturday with a time of 4:09.98. “We have so much fun together and our team chemistry makes the hard workouts a little easier to handle,” Seddon said. “I can’t wait to see where this season takes us.”
Cheap Seats
Upsets galore in the world of college hoops By Chris Molicki Sports Editor
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Arcidiacono hits a huge shot to beat Syracuse.
The casual fan may not pay much attention to college basketball until March Madness begins. However, the madness may have come early this year. This college basketball season has been declared by many experts as the most wide open and wild year in recent memory. And after what has happened in the past week, that could not be more true. Let’s start on Monday. Yes, it wasn’t too crazy just yet. No. 24 Notre Dame was defeated by a talented Georgetown squad and No. 3 Syracuse wound up holding on to a win over No. 21 Cincinnati. But this was only the beginning.
Now onto Tuesday, the day things started to get crazy. No. 5 Louisville was coming off a loss and it looked like they had a great opportunity to bounce back against Villanova. That was not the case, however, and the Wildcats used stifling defense to knock off the Cardinals. In addition, No. 18 N.C. State was completely outmatched by Wake Forest in a close loss. The Wolfpack looks like the most talented ACC team this season, but lost to a very mediocre team. By Wednesday, the Madness was in full force. No. 1 Duke was completely embarrassed by No. 25 Miami in a 90-63 blowout. No. 9 Butler, everyone’s darling, fell short by a late layup to La
Salle. No. 12 Minnesota continued its struggles in Big Ten play by dropping a winnable game to Northwestern. And finally, No. 17 Creighton could not stop an offensive onslaught from Drake. Thursday showed no signs of stopping as No. 6 Arizona, arguably one of the best teams in the country, was completely victimized by the talent of UCLA, while another A-10 favorite, No. 19 VCU, was beaten in overtime by an undermanned Richmond squad. Saturdays in college basketball are always filled with a ton of big games, and this one was no exception. Two Big East squads that ranked in the top five in the country,
No. 3 Syracuse and No. 5 Louisville, lost tight games to Villanova and Georgetown, respectively. No. 11 Kansas State came up just short to Iowa State, who everyone should be watching closely. Finally, Minnesota and VCU each lost for the second time this week to Wisconsin and La Salle (they’re back), respectively. Phew, that was a mouthful. It took an entire column just to talk about the upsets. Basically, the point that I’m trying to make is that if you love the madness, you may want to start paying attention right now. Then maybe, just maybe, you’ll have a leg up on everyone when the NCAA tournament begins. Or maybe it’ll just be more madness, as usual.
Cheap Seats
Don’t underestimate the Jersey boys in red Devils may have perfect formula for shortened season By Peter Fiorilla Sports Assistant
It is easy to doubt this year’s edition of the New Jersey Devils, which looks like a far less talented and complete squad than many others crafted by general manager Lou Lamoriello. There are an abundance of explosive wingers led by point-pergamer Ilya Kovalchuk, but there are few genuine offensive threats otherwise. Last year’s rookie sensation, Adam Henrique, is missing a sizable portion of the season due to injury, David Clarkson is effective but will never replace the contributions of Zach Parise, and the only New Jersey defenseman who possesses any talent going forward is Marek Zidlicky. Meanwhile, great iconic players like Patrik Elias and Martin Brodeur have become old enough that it is no longer unfair to doubt how much longer they can keep it up. This is largely the same Devils team that went to the Stanley Cup Finals last year, though, and I do not believe their
perceived weaknesses will hold them back in a significant way. The lack of veteran scoring threats at forward will certainly hurt, but two players who did not play most of last year in New Jersey will help them score at a reasonable rate. The return of Travis Zajac, who missed most of last year due to injury, but might have been New Jersey’s best player not named Kovalchuk during the playoffs, can only mean good things, and it will be enormously beneficial to have Marek “quarterback of the power play” Zidlicky playing for a full year. The offense might still fall off at times, but that should never overshadow the surplus of solid Devils defensemen who will be helping Brodeur add to his career shutout record. Zidlicky’s defense is questionable, but studs like Andy Greene and Mark Fayne, not to mention 19-year-old superprospect Adam Larsson waiting in the wings for a guy like Henrik Tallinder to
falter, make this the deepest, best blue line New Jersey has had in a long time. There are a lot of good individual players here that have bought into the New Jersey system. It helps that the lack of roster turnover on defense translates into added chemistry, which might factor into regular season success more than ever thanks to the absence of a preseason. Through 64 games, scoring has been up from 2.68 goals per game last year to 2.88, yet the Devils have conceded less than two per game. That number will look less spectacular come season’s end, thanks to the law of averages. But the Devils’ ability to play as a unit will surely limit their goals against average. Most convincing, though, is the argument that this is the Devils. Let’s be honest — they’re always good, aside from a 2010 year in which a young coach bit off more than he could chew. Talent is a little thin this year, but given the history of the team and their penchant for overachieving, Eastern Conference rivals should look past the Devils as viable contenders at their own risk.
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Andrew Grossman Staff Writer
Greg Oriolo Correspondent
In this week’s matchup of Around the Dorm, the “Ref,” Joe Caputo, challenges staff writers Mike Pietroforte and Andrew Grossman and coresspondent Greg Oriolo to answer questions about which Harbaugh will be victorious in the Super Bowl, which basketball team is the NBA’s best in New York, and who gets the end of the year hardware for the NFL.
1. The Harbaugh brothers are the first brother duo to ever coach against each other in a Super Bowl. Which is the better coach and will that better coach be crowned the Super Bowl XLVII Champion? MP: My pick to win the Super Bowl is the Baltimore Ravens. What sets them apart from the Niners is the experience of Joe Flacco. Both teams have elite defenses, but I think Baltimore’s defense will be able to take advantage of the inexperienced Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick has proven himself so far in this postseason, but I don’t believe the defenses of the Falcons and Packers compare to the rejuvenated Raven defense — one that has given up an average of 19.0 points per game against the intimidating offenses of Denver, Indianapolis and New England. What stands out the most is that they held the Patriots to only 13 points in the AFC Championship. Something that always decides big games like this are turnovers, and I expect Colin Kaepernick to have more of them than Joe Flacco. Look for ballhawk Ed Reed to be a large factor in this final game.
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AG: In a competition between brothers, the younger Harbaugh will take the title. Jim may have less NFL coaching experience, but that will hardly matter Sunday. He has won enough big games in the NFL to know what to expect for the season’s final matchup. Prior to taking over the 49er’s organization, they had not had a winning season in eight years. During his two years in San Francisco, Jim not only won the NFC West, but he also led his team to the conference championship twice. As for John, he too has had a successful career as a head coach, but unlike his younger brother, he inherited a competitive football team from the start. That being said, San Francisco has a much more complete team and is statistically ranked in the top five for defense and rushing. It will not be easy, but the 49ers should prevail, adding to the organization’s Super Bowl legacy. GO: Both Jim and John are great NFL coaches. In a combined seven seasons, these brother as head coaches have been in the playoffs seven times, two for Jim and five in a row for John, which is unbelievable. To pick a better coach is very tough, but for two reasons I believe Jim is the superior. First, he is a better emotional leader. He is a players’ coach and has taken a skilled team that struggled before his arrival to 24 total wins in the last two years. Next, in starting Colin Kaepernick, he’s taken a risk that John wouldn’t take, which propelled the 49ers to a new level. In the end, it’s the players that play the game. I feel that the game will come down to Kaepernick. Joe Flacco has proved that he can play in big games over the last two postseasons, so I expect him to have a “good” game. Kaepernick has much less experience and could be due for a bad game. The 49ers will win if he plays well, which I think he will.
Greg gets 3 points for talking about Jim Harbaugh’s decision to switch to Colin Kaepernick. Andrew gets 2 points for pointing out that John Harbaugh’s team was better when he inherited it. Mike gets 1 point for mentioning Flacco’s experience, but he never mentioned a Harbaugh. 2. The Nets and Knicks just completed their season series against each other, splitting their four games 2-2. Which is the better team and does either have a chance to take down the Heat in the Eastern Conference? MP: I actually think both teams match up well against the Heat. I like the Nets against the Heat because, while they do have skilled scorers in Deron Williams, Joe Johnson and Brook Lopez, they also have some guys that get seriously active on the boards with Reggie Evans and Kris Humphries. I think one of the ways a team can get the better of the smaller, running Heat is to dominate them on the glass. However, in each of their two meetings with the Heat, they’ve lost big. I like the Knicks because they have plenty of depth in terms of talent. In both games that the Knicks have played the Heat this year, they’ve beaten them by 20 points. Looking at their performances this year, I think the Knicks have a better shot against the Heat. I also think that they are the better team because they have so much depth. Between Kidd, Melo, Chandler, Amare and Felton, the Knicks just come with a taste of everything. They bring experience, offense, defense and star power to the table and I think they’d be a very scary matchup in the postseason. AG: Although the Nets have had a great season compared to previous years, the Knicks are still the best team in New York, with Carmelo Anthony playing at an MVP level right now. They pride themselves on having a deep bench and, as Amar’e Stoudemire and Raymond Felton get healthy, they are destined to make a run. That is not including their dominant big man in the middle in Tyson Chandler. The Knicks have made the playoffs the past two years and have much more experience than the young Nets team. That being said, if the season were to end now and a matchup between the Heat and Knicks would occur, the defending champions are definitely favored. There is a slight possibility New York could get the upset because the champs are struggling as of late and the Knicks have definitely shown that they are a force in the Eastern Conference. In today’s game, it is all about the star players and the Heat definitely have the edge in this category as Lebron, Wade and Bosh trump the trio of Carmelo, Stoudemire and Chandler.
they have an elite PG that can score/create in Deron, the most skilled offensive center in the NBA in Lopez who is fourth in PER, a sharpshooter in Joe Johnson and a great scoring bench. The Knicks are much more dependent on Melo, and one player cannot carry a team to the title, especially if they have to play Lebron. Also, the Heat don’t match up well defensively with the Nets. No one can stop Deron, and Brook will give Bosh trouble. Defensively, the Nets are the third best team in the East, allowing just over 94 points per game, and are a better rebounding team than the Knicks. Even though I don’t think either team matches up well against the Heat here, Lopez has more blocks than Chandler, Gerald Wallace can contain Lebron better than any Knick, and their team D will last better over seven games. Greg gets 3 points for mentioning the lack of defenders for Deron and Brook. Mike gets 2 points for saying that rebounding could be key to beating the Heat. Andrew gets 1 point for pointing out the Knicks’ experience, though I wouldn’t call the Nets young. 3. The NFL Awards will come out during Super Bowl week. Who is your NFL MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year? MP: NFL MVP comes down to either Peyton Manning or Adrian Peterson. The Broncos were a team that had success last year with a great defense and Tebow at the helm. While Peyton brought them over the top, the Vikings offense works only when Peterson works, and he dragged that team to the playoffs while threatening the single-season rushing record. Defensive Player of the Year has to be unanimous. J. J. Watt has been an absolute force this year. Even after the Texans lost Brian Cushing early on in the year, Watt kept the defense ticking. Coach of the Year goes to Jim Harbaugh. Big time coaches make big time decisions, and switching from Smith to Kaepernick has paid off. The Rookie of the Year competition this year might be the best the NFL has ever seen between Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson. I think Luck’s 18 interceptions this year take him out of the running. The passing statistics between Wilson and RGIII are nearly identical (Wilson threw a few more TD’s, but he also threw a few more INT’s), but if you look into rushing, you’ll see that the dual threat of RGIII was a little more effective than that of Russell Wilson, rushing for 300 more yards and three more TD’s than Wilson. AG: Adrian “All Day” Peterson may have been nine yards from breaking the NFL’s rushing record, but when it comes to NFL MVP, he will not come up short. Peterson plays for a Minnesota team with an average defense and the second-worst passing offense. From a defensive standpoint, all they had to do was to stop the run, and they still could not contain
Peterson. This star running back literally carried the team to a playoff berth. When it comes to Rookie of the Year, Redskin’s Robert Griffin III deserves the award over Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson. Not only did he have a better quarterback rating, but RG3 had a total of 24 touchdowns to only four interceptions. Statistically, this quarterback was superior to all other rookies. On the defensive side of the ball, J.J. Watt was the best. Not only did he have 20.5 sacks, but he also deflected 16 passes, by far the most by any defensive end or linebacker. In his second year, Watt definitely has a bright future ahead of him. As for Coach of the Year, no one is more deserving of it than Bruce Arians. With no prior head coaching experience, he led the colts to a 9-3 record in place of Chuck Pagano who was battling cancer. What makes this feat even more impressive is that last year, the Colts were the worst team in the NFL with a record of 2-14.
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GO: MVP will come down to either Peyton Manning or Adrian Peterson. Both had unbelievable comeback seasons, but since Denver made the playoffs last year, I think AP will win. He rushed for the second most yards in NFL history, as well as 1,000-plus yards after first contact, which is remarkable. Also, he led the Vikings with a second-year quarterback to the playoffs, whereas Manning inherited a solid team. I think Andrew Luck will win the Rookie of the Year award. He set the record for passing yards by a rookie and took a team with two wins in 2011 to the playoffs. RG3 was more efficient, but had a better supporting cast, whereas the Colts offense was dependent on multiple rookies. The consensus Defensive Player of the Year is J. J. Watt. Of the six players before him with 20.5 sacks or more, all have made the All-Pro team, and half of them won the Defensive MVP. Coach of the Year can go to anyone, but the Vikings’ Leslie Frazier has less talent to work with and took an average team as far as it can go. Andrew gets 3 points for picking Bruce Arians as his Coach of the Year, way to think outside the box. Greg gets 2 points for pointing out Peterson’s yards after contact statistic. Mike gets 1 point for his Harbaugh pick, but he never picked an MVP.
Greg wins Around the Dorm, 8-6-4
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GO: Both teams are fighting for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and, in my opinion, the Nets are the better team and have a better chance at beating the Heat. They are more balanced in every aspect of the game. Offensively,
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Lions Fantasy World Nothin’ But Net Luck has always played a role in sports. Balls fall just out of bounds, shots bounce in or out, golf balls crash into birds (OK, maybe that doesn’t happen too much). But in most cases, luck doesn’t play a large role, as skill plays a much more prominent part. In fantasy sports, though, luck can absolutely crush you. Take, for example, the most devastating/important/league-altering event from this past weekend. Rajon Rondo, point guard extraordinaire for the Boston Celtics, went down for the rest of the season with an ACL tear, basically ruining the Celtics’ season. This, as you might expect, changes a few things in fantasy leagues, too. See, Rondo most likely was a first or second round draft pick in just about every league. Unlike most of the big injuries this season (Kevin Love, Andrew Bynum, even Anderson Varejao), Rondo is not a player who is prone to injuries or who had one going into the season. That’s not even going into the fact that he’d recorded triple-doubles in his last two games, with another Nationally Televised Game (NTG Rondo is now a thing, if you didn’t know) coming up on Sunday. Against the Heat, the first time Ray Allen came back to Boston ... yeah, Rondo was going to explode. Instead, he’s out for the year. Luck plays a larger role in fantasy sports because fantasy is all about numbers. Team chemistry or success, defense (at least in basketball), leadership roles, even All-Star game appearances or recognition — none of that matters. It’s all about the numbers. And Rajon Rondo is a man who puts up numbers. The thing that makes it luck is this: Fantasy owners have absolutely no effect on their players. Teams, coaches, teammates, management — they all have at least some impact on the performance of players. But fantasy owners do nothing. None of their players’ accomplishments are ones that they can control. So when things like James Harden getting traded (and therefore see a HUGE upswing in numbers) happen, some fantasy owners who drafted them in later rounds are very happy, while others are very upset. Or when formerly headcase players like DeMarcus Cousins start putting up crazy numbers (despite not helping their teams at all), some fantasy owners can shoot straight into first place based on the outlier stats of a player no one else wanted. Injuries, though, are by far the worst. Losing a player on a real team means you need to build new chemistry with whoever comes in as a replacement, and eventually you can recover to almost where you were. In fantasy, losing a player to injury means you just get a lousy replacement. The higher the pick that gets injured, the lousier that replacement makes your team. A fantasy team can go from first to, well, not having a chance with just one key injury. And if you’re unlucky enough to have two of your best picks go down for the year (like, say, Varejao and Rondo), then you’re pretty much doomed, through no fault of your own. Yes, all of this did happen in my fantasy league. Yes, all the bad things happened to my team, and the good ones to the guy who had been in second place. Luck Sucks.
By Mike Herold Fantasy Guy
League Standings
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Team Name Team Allen Team Matos Team Friedman Team Molloy Team Nichols Team Gannon Team Vazquez Signal Squad Team McG Team Caputo Team Myshkoff Team Jha
Team Owner Gabe Allen Rob Matos Remy Friedman Kyle Molloy Marc Nichols Andrew Gannon Victor Vazquez Chris Molicki Brendan McGrath Joe Caputo Zach Myshkoff Ashray Jha
Points 18175 17558 16771 16751 16668 16636 15886 15587 13754 13253 13099 10100
Moves Made This Week
Top Performer (Season) Top Performer (Past Week) Jrue Holiday (2212) Tiago Splitter (178) Russell Westbrook (2784) Kevin Garnett (231) David Lee (2432) Carmelo Anthony (215) James Harden (2599) James Harden (262) Kobe Bryant (2595) Tony Parker (267) Kevin Durant (3122) Kevin Durant (298) LeBron James (3055) Blake Griffin (365) Joakim Noah (2299) Joakim Noah (263) Deron Williams (2134) Deron Williams (246) Al Jefferson (2127) Jeff Teague (200) Chris Paul (2373) Stephen Curry (200) Dwyane Wade (1813) Dwayne Wade (189) *All Standings are accurate as of 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28
Signal Squad: Dropped Jason Terry Added Earl Clark Team Molloy: Dropped Jordan Crawford, Jared Dudley Added Vince Carter, Jimmy Butler Team Allen: Dropped Wesley Matthews, Rajon Rondo Added DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Korver Team Caputo Dropped Bradley Beal Added Luke Ridnour
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Good Moves, or Bad?
The Signal Squad made a smart move, as Terry hasn’t been playing up to snuff and Clark will be filling in for Gasol/Howard until the Lakers fire Mike D’Antoni. Team Molloy took a bit of a chance, going for flash-in-the-pan players rather than consistency. I like it. Team Allen obviously got hit hard by Rondo’s injury, but made the best move possible under the circumstances. Rondo’s injury could leave this team vulnerable to falling out of first. Team Caputo’s move made sense from a fantasy standpoint, which is all that matters here, even though it was lousy from a basketball standpoint.
I May Be Wrong, But...
Here are the moves I would make in Fantasy Basketball this week: Add: Greivis Vazquez, Kemba Walker, Kyle Korver ... basically anyone who can spell Rondo without looking completely stupid. Also look out for point guards playing against the Celtics, with a defender like Rondo gone, they might give up some big numbers at the one for a while. Additionally, Courtney Lee and Avery Bradley should be seeing more playing time, so their numbers should improve a bit.
Be Cautious Of: Anyone on the Celtics. Losing a franchise point guard can drastically alter everyone’s numbers, and while some C’s may see an upswing, the rest might see a steady decline. It’s all up in the air right now.
Drop: Rajon Rondo is the obvious one. I feel like I’ve talked about this too much already, but this injury is the biggest so far in fantasy terms. Rondo going down could swing entire leagues, he’s a fantasy machine (those triple doubles...), and any owner who grabbed him is now very sad. Look Out For: Kobe Bean Bryant. Seriously, he’s on an absolute tear right now, and I believe he no longer completely human. You might also want to pay attention to LeBron James, he’s been putting up some crazy numbers even for him recently, and Ersan Ilyasova has shown signs of a return to last season’s surprising upswing in statistical production.
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Wrestling gets big win over No. 3 Centenary Wrestling
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The College knocks off two top opponents this week.
By Peter Fiorilla Sports Assistant
In a week that showed the wrestling team’s ceiling to be nearly out of sight, the 19th-ranked Lions took care of the United States Merchant Marine Academy by a final score of 33-10 before sending shock waves through Division III with a 21-17 upset of No. 3 Centenary College. Flipping the script on the Cyclones allowed the Lions (8-5) to beat a team above them in the national rankings for the first time this season. This happened by moving wrestlers around to take advantage of favorable matchups. “They beat us pretty bad last year,” Lions head coach Joe Galante said. “I couldn’t tell you what the score was, but it was pretty bad, so we knew who their guys were and who the personnel was. We match
up well with them.” The deciding bout came at 197 pounds, where Junior Brian Broderick (184 pounds) was moved, and the pressure was on since an injury problem forced the Lions to forfeit six points at 285, even if the Cyclones were unaware of it. “Prior to the match, we had already known that Nate Leer (197) and Jeff Furbish (285) would not be wrestling because of injuries, but we had weighed them in anyway as a strategy,” Broderick said. Yet Broderick had no problems pinning his aggressive, larger opponent less than a minute in for the game-ending six points. “We needed to bump (Broderick), he is explosive if the guy’s pushing into him,” Galante said. “Bigger guys tend to push into smaller guys, and (Centenary’s Brandon Hull) did that, which played right into our hands.
Lo and behold, he clinched it.” “With the team score being 1511, I knew that I could get a decision and we would win the match,” Broderick said. “Just before I wrestled, I slapped fives with Coach Galante and he told me to make sure I did one thing and that was to ‘have fun.’ So I went out there and did exactly that, and everything worked out.” Filling in for Broderick at 184 pounds was junior Zach Zottollo (165), who won by decision. Junior KC Murphy (165) tied up the Cyclones’ star, third-ranked Kevin Dufresne, keeping Centenary at a safe distance heading into the match’s closing stages. “They put their top guy at 174 pounds, so we put Murphy in and he wrestled a hard-fought match,” Galante said. “We knew if he didn’t get pinned, we had a chance.” Earlier, No. 4 senior John Darling (165) won over newly ranked Owen Vernon by a final score of 2-0. Dylan Thorsen (141) seized control of his matches in the third period for a win by decision, and freshman Kevin Churchill (125) gave the Lions a lead to start the match for the 10th time this year. “Week in and week out (Churchill) has continued to put forth huge performances for us and gives us the momentum we need early on in the match,” Broderick said. “Even though he isn’t ranked, we feel rankings don’t mean much
anyway. It wouldn’t be fair at all to say that he can’t compete with the best in the nation.” It required great performances across the board for the necessary points in the tight upset, and the largest momentum swinger of them all might have come from freshman Nick Detsis (157). “Perhaps one of the greatest matches of the night, which many of us felt was the turning-point of the match, was when Nick Detsis decisioned (Alan Jordan) to give us back the lead, which we would hold onto for the rest of the evening,” Broderick said. “When you have two ranked teams and the match starts getting down to the wire, it’s those hard-fought points that make the difference at the end of a dual meet. And on Friday night, it was enough to get the job done successfully.” It was also the Lions’ second win over a nationally ranked team, which showed their extra preparation leading into the new semester. “We’ve had some barn-burners this season with matches that we certainly could have won, but we weren’t capitalizing on our opponents’ mistakes and giving up points far too easily,” Broderick said. “Over the past few weeks, the coaches have been working with us on our technique, making sure that we’re not only picking up the big things, but also little details which have made the biggest difference.”
A dominant mid-week showing provided part of the momentum that carried into Packer Hall against the Cyclones on Friday, but was also rewarding on its own. “It was a big match for us because they beat us a couple years ago,” Galante said. “Their coach is an alumni, and it’s a good Eastcoast rivalry. They’re always in great shape, obviously well-coached, and it was an intense match.” USMMA had come close to defeating other ranked schools, including No. 25 New York University a week before, but the Lions put on a clinic to grab an early 19-0 lead and later clinched a victory after winning seven of the first eight bouts. Churchill and Darling earned pins, while Sophomore Joey DiCarlo (133) also got on the scoreboard for six points with a win by forfeit. Thorson added a win by major decision and Broderick cleaned up with a win by fall for his first gamewinning bout of a great week. “A week like this can do miracles for a team, but we certainly can’t get ahead of ourselves,” Broderick said. “I think that the Budd-Whitehill Duels in Lycoming was a great team-building experience for us and this week proved to us that we have a team of not just 10 guys, but 20 or so including the ones that are behind the scenes too, that allow us to keep improving on our year.”
Men’s Basketball
College drops trio of games in rough stretch
Emotionally draining week takes a lot out of Lions By Chris Molicki Sports Editor
After a week as difficult as this one, the College is certainly happy to put it behind them and look ahead. The Lions dropped all three of the games they played, two of them in a blowout and one of them at the buzzer, to Richard Stockton College, Ramapo College and Princeton University. The week started off very slowly against Richard Stockton as the Lions (5-15, 3-10) were completely shut down on offense, shooting only 28 percent from the field and being whipped in a 58-38 loss. The team did have a one-point lead with the first half winding down, but fell victim to a 9-0 Osprey run. After the half, the College only managed seven field goals. “We just came out flat, shots were not falling and that led to easy transition points for Stockton,” senior guard Matt Rista said. “Frustration emerged on the offensive end and we just never really got things going.” In addition to shooting 52 percent from the field, Richard Stockton outrebounded the Lions by a 42-24 margin. The College only hit three of 10 free throws as well. “We just struggled overall shooting the basketball and it continued from the free throw line as well,” junior forward Alex Fox said. “We just need to focus more from the line and knock them down.” There weren’t too many great performances for the Lions, but senior guard William Lester tallied nine points on three three-pointers. Sophomore guard Jayson Johnson also had nine points. If that wasn’t tough enough to stomach, the game against No. 11 Ramapo came down to a final shot that bounced in and out, which would have won it for the Lions. Rista’s buzzer beater prayer missed as time expired, leaving the Lions with a 73-72 loss. “It was a tough loss, but it’s important that we remain focused on the primary goal, which is a playoff berth and an NJAC championship,” Rista said. “Everything felt great when the ball left my hand. It was a
good look and I need to remain confident and knock shots like that down when they present themselves.” The College got off to a much better start shooting and eventually even had a double digit lead, which dropped to 40-34 at the end of the first half. This was mainly due to stellar plays by Johnson, who had 15 of his 24 points in the first half. “Against Ramapo, I think we had a sense of urgency now that we’re in the home stretch of our season,” Fox said. “We’re only two games out of the playoffs and we know we need to get some wins if we’re going to make a run.” However, the Roadrunners wasted no time getting back in the game, hitting two threes at the half and then converting on a layup to take a 42-40 lead. The Lions fought tooth and nail to keep pace with Ramapo, but the final missed shot did them in. Despite 21 turnovers, Ramapo was still able to come out on top. Part of this is because in the second half, they shot 57 percent while holding the College to just 27 percent shooting. Junior forward Alex Fox had 15 points and three rebounds, while Rista chipped in with 12 points and five rebounds. It’s always exhausting to play a back-to-back game, but when it’s against a Division I school, it’s especially excruciating. After the emotionally draining loss to Ramapo, the Lions traveled to Princeton and came out flat, losing by a margin of 71-33. “Princeton was a tough one,” Rista said. “We did not compete and play like we normally do, which led to an embarrassing effort on both the defensive and offensive end.” Being kept off the glass and completely muzzled offensively, the College never really stood a chance. They shot 23 percent from the field, missed all 14 of their three-point attempts, and were outrebounded by a margin of 60-30. The Tigers did an especially good job against the starting lineup for the Lions, which combined for a mere nine points. Sophomore guards Emmanuel Matlock and Ryan Keegan led them with 10 points apiece.
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Being outmatched by the bigger school, the Lions were unable to really get anything going in a difficult matchup with the Tigers. “Princeton is a big and athletic team and were switching on all screens, which made it difficult to get our shots off,” Fox said. “Inside we were unable to finish around their big guys.” This season continues to be a rough one for the Lions, as they’re still tyring to string together some wins. That quest resumes Wednesday, Jan. 30, against Rutgers-Camden University. Despite the losses, Rista believes that the team still has the ability to salvage the season. “I believe that we just need to remain confident and keep our eyes on the primary goal,” Rista said. “We have to continue to work and somehow put together a slew of wins in order to gain some momentum and make a run for a playoff spot.”
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Lions Roundup Women’s Swimming & Diving points scored during win streak TCNJ
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Junior Brian Broderick, ranked fifth in the 184-pound weight class for the wrestling team, earned the clinching six points in the Lions’ 21-17 upset of No. 3 Centenary College last Friday. Broderick, who is 15-2 overall this season, also won by fall against USMMA to earn five team points in a 33-10 victory and stay perfect in dual meet action this year.
Women’s Basketball shooting percentage leaders 58 for 148 57 for 133
Wrestling (8-5) Feb. 2 @ Metro/New England Duals (Hunter College), 10:30 a.m. Feb. 3 vs. Springfield College, 12 p.m.
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This week’s picks from the staff Super Bowl XVLII
Ottawa Senators Brooklyn Nets Norwich City vs. Canadians vs. Miami Heat vs.Tottenham
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Track and Field Feb. 2 vs. Rider University Men’s Basketball (5-15, 3-10) Jan. 30 @ Rutgers-Camden, 8 p.m. Feb. 2 vs. Rutgers-Newark, 3 p.m.
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Women’s Basketball (13-7, 7-4) Jan. 30 @ Rutgers-Camden, 6 p.m. Feb. 2 vs. Rutgers-Newark, 1 p.m.
Amy Reynolds Jamie Primeau Standings: Peter & Chris (1 point); Andrew, Amy, Jamie, Brendan & Mike (0)
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This is the number of NFL players who have run for 160 or more yards in a single playoff game.
Last week’s Signal Trivia Answer: The Devils’ Martin Brodeur has scored two goals in his NHL career, tied with Ron Hextall for most by a goalie in league history. Brodeur’s first was an empty netter in a 1994-95 postseason game versus Montreal, the next a Flyers AP Photo own goal he was credited with during the 2006-07 season.
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Basketball grabs stunning comeback win
Lions snatch victory from the jaws of defeat By Chrissy Onorato Staff Writer
The women’s basketball team played a couple of their most exciting games of the season this week, resulting in one win and one loss. It is now easy to see the determination that these players bring to the games each and every week, and they are ready to go after the coveted New Jersey Athletic Conference championship. With the excitement building on the court and in the stands, the Lions seem to feed off of that energy and are getting stronger by the minute. The Lions played their first of two games of the week on Wednesday, Jan. 23 and came out on top with a nail-biting 6663 victory over Richard Stockton College. By halftime, the College was trailing 39-32 despite unrelenting force. In the first few seconds of the second half, they still were not able to turn it around. With 10:29 remaining in the
game, the College had fallen behind the Ospreys 55-42 in what looked likely to be a hard loss. However, the team pulled it together and went on a stellar 16-0 run, which gave them the lead. Junior guard Tiffany DeTulio scored a three-pointer, to start the impressive run. Junior forward-center Liz West and junior guard Colleen Duffy both helped add to the score. However, it was sophomore guard Kylie O’Donnell who made it a one-point game. Junior guard Kelly Roddy then shot to make the score 58-58. With 49 seconds left, the Ospreys were back on top with a score of 64-63, but O’Donnell nailed two free throws to secure the victory. Four Lions made their way to double digit points in the game, including Roddy, DeTulio, O’Donnell and sophomore forward Jessica Goldbach. The second game of the week came on Saturday, Jan. 26 and was a hard-fought loss to
Ramapo College. In this NJAC game, the Lions came down from the high on Wednesday and looked great. However, an unfortunate pair of free throws cost them the game in the end. Within the first 10 minutes of the game, the Lions scored 10 unanswered points. The Roadrunners soon had a 9-2 run though and quickly caught up to the Lions. Sophomore center-forward Candace Vigo had a tremendous first half, grabbing nine boards and leading her team in the backand-forth action of the game. The second half of the game began with the Roadrunners scoring first, but Vigo gave the Lions help with a field goal and a short free throw. With two minutes left in the game, the Lions were up 45-43, but a foul and a pair of free throws were the determining factors in the Lions’ loss. Vigo showcased her talent in this game, however, completing a career-high 14 rebounds and five assists.
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The College follows a remarkable comeback with a close defeat.
Despite this loss, the Lions are still in good shape and have a positive, fierce outlook on the last few games they have coming up. “As we come into the second half of the season, the majority of our games were and are conference games and these become very important games,” Goldbach
said. “Every single game is important no matter who our opponent is. We still need to continue to grow as a group and work hard to reach our goal of becoming NJAC champions.” The Lions will next take on Rutgers-Camden University this Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Camden, N. J.
High five to swimming as College wins
Lions capture NJAC titles for the fifth straight year By Andrew Grossman Staff Writer
Both the men’s and women’s swim teams at the College knew early on that some of their toughest competition would come against Rowan University and Stevens Institute of Technology. With just 24 hours separating matchups between their main rivals, the Lions had a difficult task at hand. The men took full advantage of that opportunity as they swept the Owl’s 162123 and the sixth-ranked Ducks 151-111, taking the New Jersey Athletic Conference for the fifth straight year in the process. Leading the men was freshman James Shangle who won the 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke twice on two consecutive days. Also having two big performances was senior William Kasper, who was a member of the winning 200-yard medley relay team on Saturday, Jan. 26 with a time of 1:35.12. He also individually won the 100-yard butterfly with a 51.52 finish on Sunday, Jan. 27. Kasper, although successful, knew that this weekend was not going to be easy. “It is pretty hard having both go your way because they were the two biggest meets of the year,” he said. “It’s a testament
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The Lions are sitting pretty with hardware yet again.
to (Coach) Bishop because when we are at Packer Hall we haven’t lost (a meet) in like three years so it’s pretty great.” The women also started the weekend off strong by beating Rowan University 185115 to clinch the NJAC’s for the fifth consecutive season. Although they had another great performance the following day, their six-game winning streak came to an end against Stevens Institute of Technology by
a final score of 148-140. “They’re a tough team and they’ve always been a tough team,” Head Coach Jennifer Harnett said. “We swam great races but they were just a little bit better (on Sunday).” One swimmer who had an exceptional meet was senior captain Kayleigh Shangle who won a total of five events in two days. Three of those came individually against the Ducks in the 100-yard breaststroke, 50-
yard freestyle and the 200-yard breaststroke. Shangle’s most impressive victory was when she defeated the defending national champion, Brittany Geyer, at the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:25.13. Senior Ashley Conroy also did well at both meets. On Saturday, she won both the 100-yard backstroke and the 100-yard freestyle with respective times of 1:00.47 and 54.7. The following day, Conroy returned to top form as she took first in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:10.86 and finished second in the 100yard backstroke. “We’ve raced each other before at Nationals so we know each other and how they swim,” Shangle said. “Every year we come into this meet knowing that it’ll come down to the last race and that every point counts.” Although the meet against Stevens may not have turned out like the lady Lions had planned, Harnett is still optimistic with Nationals looming. “It was a tough weekend, but I wanted to see how the girls could handle back-toback days,” she said. “We had some great swims, some personal best times today, and (overall) I thought that the girls did a fantastic job.”
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