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Jillian Nealon stays hot, leads Lions to 1-0 victory See Sports page 23
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More than meets the eye Man struck by car Vol. CXXXVII, No. 3
September 12, 2012
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Vicky Triponey has more to offer than old stories about Penn State’s Joe Paterno. By Hilarey Wojtowicz Staff Writer
and offered her a chance to visit the campus and join the College’s student affairs department. Triponey accepted the interim position Though an introvert at heart, the Col- and said she is happy to be at the College lege’s current interim vice president of Stu- after her last job at Penn State. dent Affairs, Vicky Triponey, was forced Triponey’s time at Penn State included into the spotlight recently as the result of a controversies and internal debates regardscandal college students in this area know ing something that she personally holds all too well. dear to her heart — football. At the time, After gaining a tarduring disciplinary nished reputation for disagreements, head following her moral “I have rediscovered my coach, the late Joe Pacompass while serving identity since coming to terno, may not have as the Vice President of known of Triponey’s the College.” Student Affairs at Pennlove for the sport. But sylvania State Univerthen again, there are sity, Triponey was able – Vicky Triponey, several things that to find a new home here outsiders do not know interim vice president about Triponey. last year. “I have rediscovered She has been a footof Student Affairs my identity since comball fan since the days ing to the College,” Triof family gatherings poney said. growing up, where the women would be After working at Penn State from 2003 to cooking in the kitchen and the men were 2007, Triponey took time off from her ca- watching the game in the living room. Trireer in student affairs. In 2011, the College’s poney was with the latter. own president R. Barbara Gitenstein contacted Triponey through a mutual colleague see TRIPONEY page 3
The 23-year-old man who was found on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 1, near the Spiritual Center was attacked and struck by a vehicle, suffering a broken femur while attempting to leave an off-campus party, according to Ewing Police. Detective Jeffrey Jacobs said in an email that the man, who was at the College to watch the football game, attended a house party held on Vannest Avenue in Ewing, a residence rented by members of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity at the College. When he attempted to leave, he was attacked by three or more individuals and “at some point during the assault the victim was struck by a vehicle, which fled the scene,” Jacobs said. According to an email from Campus Police, the victim “was not able to provide a description of the attacker(s) or the location of the incident, but he appeared to have sustained significant injuries and
was transported to the Helene Fuld Medical Center.” Ewing Police have revealed that the victim could not describe the attackers, but he was able to say the vehicle that hit him could possibly be an older model gold Acura. The victim also stated that he was put in a car and then “dumped out of the car,” according to police. Police also discovered through interviews that there were approximately 200 people at the party and that they currently know there were several witnesses to the assault and hit-and-run. While the incident is still under investigation at this time, Ewing Police are asking anyone who may have been a witness to or involved in the attack to call Jacobs at 609406-5562, the confidential tipline at 609-882-7530 or email an anonymous tip at policetips@ewingnj.org. Campus Police also asked anyone who has pertinent information to the case to call into Campus Police Services at 609-771-2345.
Deliveries continue for now By Jamie Primeau Editor-in-Chief
Despite rumors swirling around campus that Hassan Emara — the lovable late-night pizza deliveryman — has quit, he confirmed himself that this is not exactly true. At least not for now. Hassan plans to continue delivering pizzas this upcoming Friday
and Saturday, but depending on how things go in the next few weeks, he may be taking a break or making deliveries less frequently. During a phone conversation, Hassan explained that while he has loved bringing pizzas to students at the College over the past 15 years, the economy makes it challenging
Sodexo worker shot in Trenton By Brendan McGrath Managing Editor
Orlando Sanchez, a Sodexo employee at the College, was shot and killed in an alley near Chestnut Street in Trenton at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, according to a report by The Times of Trenton. A familiar face to countless members of the campus community, Sanchez was perhaps best known, at least by current students, for his work on the burrito line at T-Dubs. According to The Times, Sanchez was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, but succumbed to his injuries. The Trenton Police have not yet disclosed information to The Signal regarding any investigation into the crime. Sanchez, 28, spent the past 10 years as a food service worker at the College, according to an email sent out by College Relations.
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to continue selling the pizzas at only $5. Another cause of hesitation is that students sometimes given him a hard time. “I do my work. I do my job,” Hassan said, but this can become difficult when students sometimes argue with him or make it more of a hassle. He also says he is exhausted and now faces competition from other eateries. His pizza is no longer the only food available for students at the College past midnight, with places like Taco Bell and Burger King bustling during nighttime hours. While he noted he would miss all of the students if he does discontinue his deliveries, he hopes to someday open his own business somehow serving students at the College. “I know it’s not easy,” Hassan said, but he will see what happens.
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Student Government looking for eager students Numerous positions are up for grabs during elections See News page 3
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Raneri rocks the Rat Bayside’s lead singer comes to the College. See A&E Page 17
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Student Finance Board back in session for fall
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The College’s Student Finance Board (SFB) opened up its fall meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 5. SFB motioned to fully fund a performance by singer-songwriter Regina Sales at the Rathskeller on a date yet to be specified. The performance will be sponsored by PRISM, the College’s group for LGBT students and their allies on campus. SFB meetings are held every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.
Drunk, wet and scared New director elected Gopher pump goes missing By Brandon Gould News Editor
By Natalie Kouba News Assistant Eight students were observed wading in the Science Complex fountain at 1 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, according to reports. Campus police approached the group. An officer informed the students that swimming in the fountain was prohibited, and chased the students when they fled in different directions. Two female students disappeared out of sight. A male student stopped running, put his hands up and was asked to stay where he was, while the officer chased another female student. When stopped, the students said they were running because they were scared. The officer smelled alcohol on the male and asked if they had been drinking. The male responded that they had had two or three drinks that night. Both students nodded when the officer asked if they were under 21 and said they drank jungle juice at an off-campus fraternity party. The officer was then informed via police radio when another officer located the two female students who had run from the group. The students said they had been drinking. Lions EMS and Pro Staff evaluated the group and determined they did not need further medical treatment. The students returned to their dorms and all four were issued summons for underage drinking. … Campus police observed a male student at 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 leaning on a gate of the south end of the Townhouse East sidewalk. The student said he was waiting for his roommate to hand him his key, police said. The officer smelled alcohol and said the student’s eyes were glassy and bloodshot. While performing a sobriety test, the student had difficulty
following directions. He then said that he consumed three to five mixed drinks of Seagrams 7 whiskey and club soda at a friend’s off-campus house. An ARD arrived and Lions EMS evaluated the student, but he refused further medical attention and received a summons. … A swipe card reader was reported missing at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, at the Wolfe Hall rear entrance. According to reports, there were wires hanging from the spot where the reader was missing. An immediate search of the area proved to be unsuccessful. There are no suspects or witnesses at this time, according to police. The reader is valued at $650.
Following a nation-wide search, Debra Kelly was selected to assume the role of director of the Career Center. Kelly will be leading the College’s efforts to provide career development, recruitment services and student employment, as well as assisting students in their pursuit of further study, according to an email from Ceceilia M. O’Callaghan, assistant vice president of student affairs. “(Kelly) has accumulated an extensive background in providing career services in a higher education setting, including almost 14 years at
(the College), first as associate director and for the last year as interim director of the Career Center, where she demonstrated, daily, her commitment to serving both students and employers,” O’Callaghan said. Prior to arriving at the College, Kelly gained career services expertise through roles at Richard Stockton State College, Rowan University and Bucks County Community College. She has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from East Stroudsburg University and a Masters in Counseling from Kutztown University. She can be reached at her email, (dkelly@tcnj.edu), or in her office at Roscoe West Room 102.
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… An Apple Mac Book Pro was reported stolen on Friday, Sept. 7, from the lounge on the third floor of the library. A male student said he left his possessions unattended on a table in the library to go eat at 3:45 p.m. When he returned, his laptop was missing. He asked the students in the area if they had seen anyone take it, but no one had any further information. The laptop was valued at $1,199. … A staff member reported her Gopher Heavy Duty Inflation pump missing on Thursday, Sept. 6, from the Recreation Center Room 201. The pump — which is used to inflate sports equipment — was last seen at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, but the staff member noticed it missing at noon. Staff and coworkers reported that they had not seen it since. The pump is valued at $259. There is no further information on the whereabouts of the pump.
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“I am a huge football fan,” Triponey said. “College basketball, too.” As the first in her family to go to college, Triponey followed the Panthers while attending the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. Triponey remained a fan of the sport as she focused on her education, something she also holds close to her heart. “I studied psychology, but I actually wanted to be a pediatrician at first,” Triponey said. “(My pediatrician) was really the only female role model I had at the time.” Unaware of its value while she was attaining it, Triponey came to realize her psychology degree — along with her experience as a Girl Scout, resident assistant and member on the programming board during her undergraduate years — prepared her for a long career in student affairs. Triponey’s career, which until recent realizations was her life and her identity, began during her master’s program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After gaining an M.A. in student personal services, Triponey moved forward to a doctorate program at the University of Virginia, where she was able to achieve her Ph.D. in higher education administration. After working at a number of
universities around the country, including the University of Georgia, Wichita State University, the University of Connecticut and Penn State University, Triponey has found her place at the College and is working towards a different lifestyle. “My identity used to be my work,” Triponey said. “You ask, ‘Who I am as a person?’ My career has been my life. My professional reputation was damaged after Penn State. The students and faculty at the College have given me a chance and now I want to figure out who I am outside of work.” With a new outlook on life, Triponey is working towards finding a balance in her life with the help of her husband Mike, a new house in South Carolina and a four-legged husky-mix sidekick named Shadow. “I don’t know what the next phase is,” Triponey said. “Part of me wants to make a positive difference in the world. But I want to find balance and enjoy the downtime.” Triponey’s time as interim vice president of Student Affairs may end in May 2013 after the search for her replacement is complete, but her career of helping others succeed will only continue — probably after a short break, which may or may not include a Nicholas Sparks novel, some Jim Brickman music and the beach.
10 Truths: Vicky Triponey 1. Grew up in Curwensville, Pa. 2. Has an older sister 3. Wanted to be a pediatrician 4. First member in her family to go to college 5. Was a resident assistant while she was in college 6. Loves to listen to the band America and songwriter/pianist Jim Brickman 7. Is a huge sports fan and loves to watch football and college basketball 8. Likes to read the works of Danielle Steel, John Grisham and Nicholas Sparks in her spare time 9. Loves to use her vacation to explore the Caribbean 10. Has a 5-year-old longhaired husky-mix, who goes by the name Shadow
Spam emails sent By Brendan McGrath Managing Editor
Emails seeking to trick users of College accounts surfaced again last week, as a wave of messages from the sender vpiccolo@inti.gob.ar made their way into Zimbra and Google Apps accounts at the school. Google Apps accounts seem to have caught this email in their spam folder, while Zimbra accounts have not. In either case, the email, known as a phishing email, attempts to convince users to submit information under the pretense of “validat(ing) your account against spy-ware and Spam Mails.” This is not the first incident of phishing emails targeting the College’s users. In fact, it appears to be a common occurrence. “According to our spam filtering device, we blocked about 350 unique phishing e-mails in August,” said Matthew Golden, associate vice president for Communications and College Relations. Though phishing emails are a concern, according to Golden, the College community has become adept at finding and reporting the messages to abuse@tcnj.edu. “IT regularly sends notices to the campus reminding people that we would never ask for their password via email,” Golden said. There are controls in the College’s email system that limit exposure to phishing emails, alert IT when they are sent out and then lock the hacked account, Golden explained. College email accounts may face frustrating circumstances if they fall for the scam. “The damage that occurs when people are duped by a phishing scam is that the scammers use that e-mail account to send out other phishing or spam e-mails,” he said. “When that happens, the individual victim will needs to contact TCNJ Help Desk to get their account reinstated.”
Future College leaders show interest in SG
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Student Government (SG) received a large amount of interest during four information sessions last week. SG has positions open on the Freshman Class Council — president, vice president, treasurer and secretary — and has at least one vacant seat for a senator from each of the seven schools, open for candidacy to students of that school. Elections will be held on Sept. 25. SG nominated Alex Brown and Brian Garsh for the Parliamentarian position and voted on Wednesday, Sept. 5. The Academic Integrity Board is also looking for volunteers. — Brian Kempf
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Nation & W rld
China’s economy sinks BEIJING (AP) — China’s imports shrank unexpectedly in August in a sign its economic slump is worsening, bad news for exporters elsewhere that count on the appetite of the world’s second-largest economy for natural resources and industrial components to offset anemic Western markets. The Chinese president warned growth could slow further, prompting expectations of possible new stimulus spending. Imports declined 2.6 percent from a year earlier, below analysts’ expectations of growth in low single digits, data showed Monday. That came on top of August’s decline in factory output to a threeyear low and other signs growth is still decelerating despite repeated stimulus efforts. Analysts expect Chinese growth that fell to a three-year low of 7.6 percent in the latest quarter to rebound late this year or in early 2013. But they say it likely will be too weak to drive a global recovery without improvement in the United States, which is struggling with a sluggish recovery, and debt-crippled Europe. President Hu Jintao cited slack exports and unbalanced domestic growth as challenges for a Chinese recovery. “Pressure for economic growth to slow is obvious,” Hu said at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Vladivostok, Russia, according to a text released by the Chinese government. Hu’s speech Sunday gave no growth
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Chinese president-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, will have to face a slumping economy when he takes over.
forecast or details of possible new stimulus but promised to continue a “proactive fiscal policy,” or government spending to pump up the economy. Beijing has cut interest rates twice since early June and is pumping money into the economy through higher spending on building subways and other public works. Still, activity has weakened steadily, spurring some analysts to cut growth forecasts and push back the timing of a possible recovery. “The comments made by President Hu yesterday made it clear that there will be more funding support for infrastructure investments,” said Goldman Sachs economists Yu Song and Yin Zhang in a report. The slowdown hit at a politically sensitive time for the ruling
Communist Party, which is trying to enforce calm as it prepares to hand power to Hu’s successor and other younger leaders in a once-adecade transition. The import weakness pushed China’s global trade surplus to $26.7 billion, double the level of a year ago. Imports in August totaled $178 billion while imports were $151.3 billion. Analysts have trimmed their China growth forecasts for this year and in 2013, though to levels of 7.5 to 8 percent that still are robust by U.S., European or Japanese standards. The government also could face trouble from an upturn in inflation that could make it harder to cut rates without the risk of igniting a new price spike.
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Capital city report
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack was arrested by federal agents Monday morning on charges that he conspired with a local restaurant owner to approve a parking garage and lower its sale price from the city in exchange for cash payments. Mack allegedly received $119,000 for the deal. According to the non-partisan Office of Legislative Services, N.J. tax revenue from the fiscal year that ended in June is $253 million short of Governor Christie’s prediction. Governor Christie railed against the Office of Legislative Services for their report, saying they were partisan and that the budget officer of the OLS “can’t get it right” and that the office is an extension of the Democratic party. All info from AP Exchange
Election corner 2012
• President Obama squeaked out a win over Mitt Romney in fundraising during August. The president raised $114 million while Romney raised $111 million. However, this is the first month Democrats have out-fundraised Republicans in four months. • The Center for Disease Control came out with a new ad campaign that uses preparation for a fictitious zombie apocalypse as a way to educate people about what to do in case of a real emergency. • Facebook stock shares have been decreasing for six consecutive months, and co-founder Dustin Moskovitz has sold $7.5 million worth of shares since Aug. 17. • A member of the hacking clan Anonymous claimed to have taken down GoDaddy.com and the 52 million websites they host on Monday. • A high-ranking Syrian general that defected from President Bashar Assad’s regime in July said that the Syrian people don’t want or need foreign military intervention. He maintained that the Syrian opposition could topple the U.S.opposed regime with financial and arms aid from foreign countries, and that any foreign military intervention would take away from Syria’s victory. All info from AP Exchange
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Barack Obama struggled to lower national debt while Mitt Romney still has no plan.
As part of a new weekly series, The Signal will publish the viewpoints and policy records of President Obama and Mitt Romney. Each week will feature a different topic until election day, which is Nov. 6. This weeks topic is: the deficit WASHINGTON (AP) — Obama: His pledge to cut the deficit “we inherited” in half by end of first term is a mark likely to be missed by a wide margin. The deficit when he took office was $1.2 trillion, and the $800 billion stimulus bill Obama signed soon afterward increased the shortfall to more than $1.4 trillion. The White House predicts this year’s federal budget deficit will end up at $1.2 trillion, marking the fourth consecutive year of trillion-dollar-plus red ink. Now promises to cut projected deficits by $4 trillion over 10 years, a goal that will require Congress to raise the capital gains tax, boost taxes on households earning more
than $250,000 a year and impose a minimum 30 percent tax on incomes above $1 million. The target also assumes a reduction in the amount of interest the government must pay on its debt and incorporates $1 trillion in cuts already signed into law. Nation’s debt surpassed $16 trillion this year. Federal spending is estimated at 23.5 percent of gross domestic product this year, up from about 20 percent in the previous administration, and is forecast to decline to 21.8 percent by 2016. Reached agreement with congressional Republicans to cut $487 billion in military spending over a decade. Romney: Promises to cut $500 billion per year from the federal budget by 2016 to bring spending below 20 percent of the U.S. economy and to balance it by 2020, but vital specifics are lacking. At the same time would increase military spending, reverse $716 billion in Medicare cuts and cut taxes. Defended 2008 bailout of financial institutions as a necessary step to avoid the system’s collapse, opposed the bailout of General Motors and Chrysler. Stayed silent on the debt-ceiling deal during its negotiation, only announcing his opposition to the final agreement shortly before lawmakers voted on it. Instead, endorsed GOP “cut, cap and balance” bill that had no chance of enactment. Favors constitutional balanced budget amendment. Proposes 10 percent cut in federal workforce, elimination of $1.6 billion in Amtrak subsidies and cuts of $600 million in support for the arts and broadcasting.
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GOP: conventionally confused
By Tom Kozlowski
There was an empty seat on stage. The Tampa throng sweated to see what the gag was, why an empty seat was listlessly delivering a speech of silence at the Republican National Convention. When actor Clint Eastwood finally arrived, he growled and greyed at an empty seat that supported an even more invisible Barack Obama. For 12 minutes, Eastwood was a disgruntled white man who wagged the finger of irrationality at a mirage: He was, above all, an accurate representation of the 2012 Republican Party. There is no shame in calling party presidential conventions entertainment. They are like political advertisements: both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney need your bipartisan, multi-ethnic, flag-waving support if they care to be elected or reelected. But the content and logic behind convention ideology is still vulnerable
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Eastwood speaks to ‘invisible Obama’ during the RNC in Tampa.
to scrutiny, and sometimes, dare I mention, it’s even important. These past two weeks should have clarified the reality of this election for every rational viewer — while the Democrats sounded with idealism and unity, the Republican Convention crucified fact with frenzied fiction. When one sashays onto national television to support their candidate, they have two basic obligations. Primarily, support the actual candidate, and along the way, speak with logical argument. In Tampa, Fla. where the RNC was swamped by hurricane omens and angry fanatics, the convention speakers could barely uphold either. Consider the RNC’s most anticipated orators. When Chris Christie appeared as the keynote speaker, he romped on an exclusive agenda: promote his own ambitions, divide and conquer, create the illusion that “us vs. them” is superior to a coalition of American thinkers pursuing prosperity. Only after 17 minutes did he mutter the name “Mitt Romney.” Christie was cold, and his vision was frightening. When Paul Ryan emerged to reveal America’s panacea plans, he spoke with much divine patriotism about nothing at all. He was rife with generalities, he crooned that America could be great if we only imagined it so. But the GOP’s pioneer of price slashing offered nothing on issues from Medicare to military spending — former President Bill Clinton offered more specifics about the Republican budget than, lo and behold, the real Republican Party. Instead, Ryan and his ilk built a façade of success for audience appeal. If only they knew where to begin laying the foundations. By midweek, the RNC had then lost its leader. Every conservative on the spectrum brandished convictions in the air but hesitated to fall in line behind their candidate, that guy “Mitt Romney.” Evidently, he is merely a pawn in their ploy to take back America. What was preferable instead was to front an army against Obama — invisible or not, culpable or not.
For Republicans, society was idyllic before Obama. Their convention rhetoric suggests that decade spanning dilemmas are only apparent now that a liberal executive has rained down upon America. And for Republicans, going back is now the antithetical way forward — the president must be overthrown with mobbing rhetoric. Particularly abused was the chant “we built this,” an Obama quote ripped from context and slapped as the crux of convention ideology. The most trivial of complaints has bled onto the hands of the President. But is a misquote proper substitute for a valid opinion? Rational voters should shake their heads. True, the Democrats are no flawless party either. They share their mistakes and their flamboyant figures. But their convention was so seamlessly hopeful, so chemically energetic, so diverse, so powerful and so open — Clinton presented their intentions, John Kerry punched out their criticisms. And largely, they utilized the facts, oh so elusive at the RNC. At their climax, what differentiated the two conventions was their atmosphere. The DNC defused “us vs. them” while the RNC inflated it. The Democrats encouraged not political hatred, but equity, hard work, and some collective support behind their man, Barack Obama. Republicans were still occupied redefining “rape” and “responsibility.” These conventions may be political advertisements, but that is no excuse to eschew reason and open-mindedness. Clint Eastwood talked to an empty seat. He blamed entering the 2001 war in Afghanistan on Obama 2008, he desired no Harvard attorney for president despite that guy “Mitt Romney” matching those credentials and again, he would not stop talking to that invisible, seated scapegoat. Republican rationality may have once sat there — at the RNC, it was just an empty seat.
Letter to the students: Ewing relations To our fellow students, In light of the recent articles written about the off-campus behavior of TCNJ students, it is necessary to address the concerns and frustrations that surfaced as a result of its publication. It goes without say that irresponsible conduct, destructive behavior, and disrespectful exchanges, either on or off-campus, are not condoned or supported by our campus community. As TCNJ students, we pride ourselves on our academic, leadership, service and athletic accomplishments, which speak to who we are as students. Our service, work ethic, and economic contributions to the Ewing community stem from our understanding that we are just as much a part of the township as we are of TCNJ. Unfortunately, the poor decisions of a few students can overshadow these contributions and negatively impact how the surrounding community collectively perceives us. This narrow focus and closed view of our student body directly conflicts with the principles of open discussion and broader perspective that we value and embody on a daily basis. This is not the first time we have been painted with such a broad brush and unfortunately; it will not be the last. We must
decide now to define ourselves or risk being continually defined by those who do not look beyond what they read in the news. As your Student Government, we are dedicated to continuing to address this issue in a way that ensures our entire campus has a voice. Please pay close attention to communications from us in your inbox as we work to represent a unified student body on this issue. Additionally, our President Christina Kopka, will be speaking on behalf of TCNJ students at the open Town/Gown meeting to take place on October 2, 2012. In conclusion, the tensions and misunderstandings that exist between TCNJ students and Ewing residents cannot continue to be the central focus of our interactions. The current situation is the perfect opportunity for us to set an example as agents of positive change rather than accept the negative publicity that is presented year after year. We ask you, our fellow students, to join us in our efforts to show Ewing Township who we truly are as members of the TCNJ community. Sincerely, TCNJ Student Government
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Editorial
The ‘F’ word — why it’s still relevant today
“I don’t understand why feminists today are so angry. I never did anything to you. Back in the day, they were seeking equality, but now there’s no reason to be angry.” I am paraphrasing, but a statement similar to this is what made a typically calm person, such as myself, actually mad during class this past week. Stereotypes regarding what defines a feminist are commonplace and oftentimes inaccurate. Mistaking the assumed actions of extremists (i.e. bra-burning, manhating, etc.) as fact causes the term to frequently be taken out of context. According to Merriam-Webster, by definition “feminism” is “the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men.” While the word can hold different meanings to individuals, at the root of it, I take it to mean that women should not be limited in actions or everyday life because of their gender. This topic came up in an English class discussion because we were reading Mary Wollstonecraft’s “A Vindication of the Rights of Women.” Written in 1792 during the French Revolution, the focus of this literary work is that women deserve an education. Unapologetic and direct in her delivery, Wollstonecraft may have scared/scarred some people with her boldness. Though this piece is 220 years old, it still holds relevance in today’s world. Yes, now there are women in school (and hey, there’s even more of us at the College than there are men), but did you know that in the developing world, 70 percent of the 130 million uneducated youth are female? This statistic is the foundation for non-profit organization She’s the First, which sponsors girls’ education in developing nations. Its goal is to help girls become the first in their families to graduate, making it the first step in achieving their dreams. The organization is actually the brainchild of an ’07 College alumna, Tammy Tibbetts. Now things are coming full circle as a group of students and I are in the process of starting a chapter of the non-profit here on campus — She’s the First TCNJ. I am not aiming to self-promote our club, but I think that we should all realize how fortunate we are to be attending school and do our best to help others achieve an education as well — whether it be getting involved with groups like She’s the First, or volunteering through the Bonner Center at schools in our neighboring city of Trenton. Even though women have come a long way since the 18th century, things aren’t as peachy-keen as my classmate’s comment made it seem. Today working women in the U.S. still make 78 cents to men’s dollar. Before you complain about having to take a women’s and gender studies class as a part of your liberal learning requirements, I hope you actually open your minds and learn during those classes. There’s a lot to still be discussed. To that kid in class who could not comprehend why feminists are “angry” — mystery solved, buddy: the answer is in stereotypical statements like yours. – Jamie Primeau, Editor-in-Chief
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Features
Great food and variety at Palermo’s By Brandon Gould News Editor
Living off campus for the last year, I’ve come to realize how much I enjoy other people making me food. I don’t really miss Eickhoff or meal equiv at the Rathskeller, but I also don’t like to cook every night. Last week, I was feeling extra lazy after working all day. So, I decided to go out and eat at Palermo’s III, a place I found on Lower Ferry Road while walking around town this summer. I don’t know how many people have heard of or been to this place, but it’s a great place to get a bite. In the movie “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” Steve Carrell talks about the “perfect combination of sexy and cute.” That’s exactly what I think of when I saw the menu at Palermo’s, which is an Italian restaurant and a pizzeria. Since I went with my girlfriend, I was able to experience everything Palermo’s has to offer in one sitting. Combined, we ordered a buffalo chicken cheesesteak, a slice of olive pizza, pasta with fresh broccoli sautéed with fresh garlic, olive oil and butter and a piece of Reese’s peanut butter torte. I’m a huge fan of cheesesteaks. I used to go to the Rat all the time when I lived on campus to get them. This buffalo chicken cheese steak made the Rat look childish in comparison though. The chicken was sliced nicely and tasted amazing with the buffalo sauce and blue cheese on top of it. I will warn you though, if you don’t really like blue cheese, I would ask for it on the side because it could be overwhelming depending on your taste. It all came
on a roll, which is what I would describe as light and didn’t get in the way of the taste of the chicken. The pizza also impressed me due to the size of the serving, which looked more like two slices than one, as well as how well the olives were incorporated. Toppings run you a little bit more money, but they’re definitely worth it. The pasta, which I only had a small sample of, was also a good meal, although I thought it wasn’t worth what they were charging for it. The pasta was soft, which is what my girlfriend prefers, and there was a nice amount of garlic mixed in. The broccoli, which determines how good this dish will be, added a nice touch to the pasta and certainly enhanced the overall taste. The torte also was a little pricey for my liking and didn’t live up to expectations. I thought there was just too much peanut butter and not enough chocolate to offset it. A good chocolate to peanut butter ratio makes or breaks anything Reese’s produces and this one was broke. Overall, I found Palermo’s to be a good place to eat. Their menu has pretty much anything you could ask for, ranging from hamburgers and cheesesteaks to fried seafood and baked pasta. The prices for some of the entrées can be a turn off, but you get what you pay for with every dish. It’s an easy drive (two minutes from campus) and not that far of a walk (10-15 minutes), so this is a good destination for everyone. It’s a great place to take a date and even is a place you could go with your bros for pizza and wings.
Brandon Gould / News Editor
With a versatile menu and an easy walk/drive from campus, Palermo’s III pizzeria is a great place to eat when you’re craving just about anything. Palermo’s III Restaurant and Pizzeria Where: 1292 Lower Ferry Rd. Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays 3 to 9 p.m. Number: 609-883-0700 (For Delivery) Web orders: palermostomatopie.com
Ratings (out of 5): Entrée: Dessert: Versatility: Cost: Distance: Overall: 19/25
Making waves: behind the scenes at WTSR
Sara Stammer / Columnist
WTSR (The College Student Radio) is located in the basement of Kendall and has about 100 active members. By Sara Stammer Columnist
If I were to ask you where the WTSR Station is located on campus, would you know? To be completely honest, before this past Tuesday I had no idea myself. I spent a good deal of time asking around, keeping an eye out for any sign of it and only succeeded in my task of locating the station by soliciting the help of a member. I know you have heard of Kendall Hall, and many of us pass it on a daily
basis, so next time you go by, keep in mind there is a radio station in the basement. WTSR originally stood for Trenton State Radio. However, when the school changed its name to The College of New Jersey in June of 1996, the acronym was changed to stand for The College of New Jersey Student Radio. I want to shed light on organizations at the College, and here is one dealing with something as fundamental in our lives as music, and has been operating at the College since 1958 (later receiving its
FCC license in 1966). Whether we are tapping beats out on the side of our desk, riding the elevator, pitching a product in a commercial, attending Bamboozle or flipping through a playlist on the way to class, music surrounds us. Entering the door to the station was like taking a visit down the rabbit hole in “Alice in Wonderland,” — for once you entered, you were in a whole other world. WTSR boasts active participation in almost all of the 100 members they currently have, meaning those who sign up show up. From Welcome Week to Senior Week and everywhere in between, WTSR is a force to be reckoned with, providing entertainment at a variety of events. One event is Battle of the Bands, which station manager Alli Wentling, junior communication studies major, is aiming to do once again this year. Being a part of the N.J. College Radio Day is “a big honor” to Wentling and the rest of the WTSR staff because WTSR is the point person and helps coordinate the event. This year the event is going to be held on Oct. 2, and already is expected to have about 17 stations in attendance from all over the state. Wentling believes WTSR is somewhere anyone can find a
niche. It was during her sophomore year of high school that she was shown the station by an ambassador after a tour at the College. She has come to grow with the station, and remarks that the “community of the station has pulled (her) in” and shown her a variety of new genres she previously would not have thought to listen to. It is her responsibility to make sure everything at the station is running smoothly, subsequently making every day for Wentling a WTSR day, something she does not mind even as she informs me that this translates to about 30 hours a week. After interviewing Wentling, I hung around for the interest session and was able to speak with Andrea Lurski, a sophomore elementary education and English double major who claims that she “really likes music a lot” and is interested in being a DJ for WTSR. Lurski added that one day she hopes to have her own radio show. By all means this is a great place for her to start. The atmosphere in the station is bubbling with personality. In addition to the executive board, general members were also in attendance to answer questions and
welcome prospective members. It is this same atmosphere and “friendly and welcoming community feel” that first pulled in Wentling. Think 100 members is a lot? Well, there is still a lot of work to be done, and room for people to do that work. Whether it is news and journalism, reviewing new CDs, interviewing bands, reporting school sports or automation, there is room for you. Just keep in mind, however, in order to receive your license to become a DJ or fulfill another role, it takes dedication. First you will have to complete three weeks of training and shadowing, a.k.a. “classes,” before your written test. After the test you have three more weeks of one-on-one shadowing and then a practical assessment where all of your skills are put to the test. Don’t let this scare you though — every member at the meeting reassures that the training is all complete and total fun. Don’t want to join WTSR? Tune in instead. WTSR has 800,000 potential listeners so, as the slogan says, “open your mind.” Don’t have a radio? Not a problem, you can go online to WTSR.org and listen live, so don’t miss out!
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Thank You!
The Office of Development would like to recognize the Faculty, Staff, and Emeriti who made a contribution to The College of New Jersey during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Thank you for your continued support of The College and our students! Bobby Acosta Rachel Adler James Allen Lorraine Allen Scott Allen Lisa Angeloni Shirley Askew Susan Bakewell Sachs Robert Bartoletti Bernard Bearer William Behre Paola Blelloch Alan Bowen Nancy Breland Clayton Brower Robert Buonocore Janice Buote Roosevelt Butler Rosemary Cappelli Jo Carney Christine Caruso John Castaldo Angela Chong Erik Clare Barbara Clark Andrew Clifford Sharen Clugston Timothy Clydesdale Joyce Cochrane Robert Cole Deborah Compte Francis Cooper Jeanne Cortina Daniel Crofts Ivonne Cruz Cynthia Curtis-Budka
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2012-2013 Lecture Series Social Justice and the Politics of Dissent in the Muslim World
Keynote Lecture: Social Justice and the Politics of Dissent in the Muslim World September 20 ● 6:00 pm ● Dr. Omid Safi Theocracy and Dissent in Contemporary Iran Oct. 23 ● 6:30 pm Dr. Negin Nabavi
Gender Debates in the Muslim World Feb. 4 ● 7:00 pm Dr. Lila Abu-Lughod
Dissent and Prospects for Political Change in Afghanistan Nov. 8 ● 6:00 pm Dr. Amin Tarzi
Arab Uprisings: Syria, Egypt, and Yemen Feb. 27 ● 4:00 pm Panel Discussion Muslims in America: Identity and Integration April 18 ● 5:30 pm ● Dr. Amaney A. Jamal All events will be held in the Library Auditorium.
Sponsors: Culture and Intellectual Community Program Council (CICPC); JP Goelet Foundation; Humanities and Social Sciences Dean’s Office; Freshman Seminar Program; Departments of History, International Studies, and Political Science; Eurasia/Middle East Society; Alan Dawley Center for Social Justice
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How to fit fitness into your schedule By Ruchi Shah Columnist
We’re three weeks into the fall semester and things have really started to pick up. The first full week of classes has arrived, and you’re suddenly hit with the realization that you’re going to have to start heading to the library for reasons other than meal equiv. There aren’t enough hours in your day to finish your readings, write your papers and study for your exams. Oh, and there’s the eating and sleeping you have to fit into your schedule as well. The not-so-secret solution to success here is time management. What many students fail
to take into account is that good time management does not mean sitting at your desk continuously for lengthy periods of time. You have to take breaks, not only to eat and sleep, but also to keep yourself healthy. Studies have shown that individuals study most effectively in small chunks of time lasting no more than an hour. Now, I’m not saying you aren’t entitled to your Facebook break, but it would be in your best interest to
Campus Style By Victoria Moorhouse Columnist
also alternate your study sessions with an activity that has mental, physical and social benefits. Aerobic exercise is multitasking at its finest as it encompasses all three of these. It includes a wide variety of activities — one will certainly tickle your fancy. Examples include running, kickboxing, swimming, cycling and even just walking. Aerobics increase resistance to fatigue and results in greater
levels of energy. This additional energy gives one a greater ability to focus on the task at hand, ultimately leading to greater efficiency and diligence. It also leads to a happier disposition, for studies have shown that this type of physical activity decreases the chances of depression. Feeling guilty about binging on T-Dubs last night? Aerobics are an excellent mechanism to relieve that. Aerobic exercise is vigorous exercise and it leads to weight loss if done on a regular basis. Furthermore, this activity has a variety of general health benefits, ranging from strengthening your immune system to conditioning your lungs. Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart,
Eight essentials for your wardrobe
just not on campus.
You’ve just looked in your closet at the 134 articles of clothing hanging up. After 15 minutes of staring blankly into space, you’ve probably decided that although you have enough clothes to fully carpet the floor of a New York City apartment, you still have nothing to wear — what a surprise! You’ve picked up on the sarcasm. Picking out what to wear isn’t always easy. Some would rather have a root canal than face their dresser drawers. Not everyone can have Kanye picking out their wardrobe. (We’re jealous, Kim.) To make this routine less like dental pain, here are the eight things that every college student should own. Tailor up You’ve heard this before. Owning a tailored shirt should be the golden rule of clothing style. It’s the building block of many outfits and the perfect piece to dilute a loud, patterned skirt or pant. But do us a favor — add some personality and pizzazz. And don’t go all “Risky Business” on us. There’s a time and a place for wearing a tailored shirt, sunglasses and socks together —
the most important muscle in the body. A healthier heart leads to a longer life, so start exercising. Aerobic exercise is also a great way to meet new people and keep in touch with old friends. Attending one of the many classes held in the T/W Fitness Center, going to the gym or joining the running club are all ways you and a friend can see each other on a regular basis. You can opt to bring along a buddy or forge a new friendship. Either way, aerobics will soon become an activity the both of you will bond over — who says sweat isn’t as thick as blood? Overall, exercise is a terrific stress reliever, so be sure to fit fitness into your schedule.
The little black dress has made its mark on so many women’s lives. Let it do the same for you. While a night out on the town in Ewing may not require such an elegant ensemble, it doesn’t mean your closet shouldn’t have it. Stick to a short cocktail dress with a classic cut. Play it down with flats or be bold in heels. If it’s modest enough, you can even use it for an interview.
Do dark denim Worried about getting light denim trends right? Play it safe, kiss the year 1996 goodbye (we have yet to miss it) and kick the faded blue, mom jeans to the curb. Unless you and Justin Timberlake have plans to match, it’s best we keep that door closed. Dark jeans are kind to your figure and have a way of maturing us in the kindest way. This goes for you too, boys.
Strap on your backpack
Put on a baseball hat …Or a fedora, newsboy cap, what have you! This is a college must. No longer must you adhere to the rules of your homeroom teacher making a stink about wearing a hat in her classroom. It’s the perfect accessory to mask unwashed hair (gross, yes, but it happens) and adds instant sporty qualities to even the most athletically challenged. Call in a cardigan sweater Leave some room in your wallet for sweater purchases. While you’re at it, leave some room in the actual sweater. Buy it a little loose for those days when leggings are singing you a sweet, sweet song.
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With these eight essentials, you’ll never dread amswering the ‘What do I wear?’ question again. Just a dose of College gear Embrace it, but don’t kill it. We all go here and while this may come of shock to some, we believe that you go here too. However, go ahead and buy that one TCNJ tee. Just use it sparingly and style it up. Let’s see the LBD Here’s where you have some fun.
An overfilled book bag could very well be the cause of chronic back pain, but at least you have your hands free. Text away, Lions! Don’t carry your books everywhere. It’s a long walk from Hausdoerffer to the Science Complex and doing it with a physics textbook and binder in hand doesn’t make it count as your daily workout. Give it up and buy a sturdy, classic canvas book bag. You’ll have it forever. Equestrian jazz A college closet can be complete with the purchase of a pair of leather riding boots. It’s the perfect college shoe for almost any weather. Hopefully these eight items will aid you in your dressing dilemma.
How to get there: moving toward an internship By Julia Corbett Columnist As students, we sometimes forget, or at least try our hardest not to remember, that there is a life after college. While we do not know exactly what our futures hold and it’s impossible to have a set map, some of us have a general idea (or ideas) of what we would want to do. The only problem is we don’t know how to get there. Like any idea, we need to build it, and we must do this while at college. If we don’t start working toward our futures now, we will not be doing what we would ideally want to do post-graduation. Basically, we need résumés to back us up, regardless of
our majors. I didn’t know the exact path that would eventually lead me to an internship at Seventeen magazine this past summer. In fact, I didn’t even expect to get my dream internship first time out. I just spent my entire sophomore year gaining valuable experience in an assortment of activities like The Signal and the College Union Board in hopes of landing a gig at Seventeen some time in my college career. I did all of these activities because I wanted hands-on experience, something that a lot of us don’t get by simply going to class. My writing, managing and editing improved immensely during the course of the school year thanks to The Signal and I had a
lot to talk about come interview time for Seventeen. Before you say to yourself, “Why did she get that? I want that too,” there’s something that’s very important to keep in mind. The internship coordinator would not have given my application a second glance if my résumé was bare. I’ve seen a lot of empty résumés with irrelevant or lacking experience in terms of what the person is applying for, particularly internships. It’s clear that all the person ever did was go to class. While we are supposed to do that as college students, the reality is, if we want jobs after graduation, we also need to add a few field-related experiences to our weekly schedules.
The first step is to figure out what you would like to do. Then, think of all the things you can do to get experience. Don’t be a part of every single organization out there, but try out a few and see which ones you are willing to put in time for. We need experiences to talk about in order to get new experiences. I needed The Signal in order to be considered for Seventeen. In the coming weeks, I will be talking about various steps to take in order to be a future professional ready to translate what you learned at college and apply it to the real world. But it all starts with an idea of what you would like to be. But really, what do you want to be when you grow up?
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One of the first steps towards gaining an internship or an entry-level job is writing a résumé.
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Arts & Entertainment
Exhibits display professor and student art
Ashley Long / Photo Editor
Bruce Rigby displays his work in his own solo exhibition, along with students Allison Tumminia and Matthew Pembleton. While Tumminia’s exhibition focuses on a specific subject, like the human form, Matthew Pembleton’s exhibit was based off of life experiences. By Novera Shahid Correspondent Various forms of abstract and representational art were displayed in three very distinct exhibitions in the Art and Interactive Multimedia Building on Wednesday, Sept. 5. “Bruce Rigby: Recent Work” opened in the main art gallery, offering visual insight of art professor Bruce Rigby’s lasting devotion to art. With plans to retire after the fall semester, Rigby showcased his Wall Series collection in an act of celebratory culmination. The mixed media paintings, created on plywood, capture the worn and imperfect, yet realistic appearance of metallic and wooden surfaces. For example, “Eleven Screws” depicts a metal strip fastened onto a wall by a line of screws. The gray-green shading around
each screw and along the sides of the strip accurately reproduces the quality of rust. In a statement displayed on a gallery wall, Rigby explained the laborious art process behind each painting. “Surfaces are painted, sanded and repainted several times until an aged patina is achieved,” Rigby said. In a student space down the hallway, art browsers were also able to enjoy Allison Tumminia’s exhibition, “Imperfect and Primarily Female.” Through the simplicity of a female figure outline, Tumminia, who graduated last spring with a degree in art education and fine arts, portrays the limitations ascribed to the female body. Her artwork, presented in a series of similar prints, illustrates the female figure assuming positions based on incapability. In each print, a handwritten caption serves as an almost comical narrative. Among the many striking images, one displayed a female body lying horizontally and surrounded by
waves of water. Written below the body was the following statement: “When I try to swim, I sink like a stone.” At the same time, Matthew Pembleton’s exhibition, “It Is What It Is,” was opened in another student space. Inspired by personal experiences and memories, Pembleton, who will graduate this December with a degree in art education and fine arts, created a ready-made sculpture and performance artworks. Although seemingly bare, his sculpture, a wooden model home, did not fail to catch eyes. Long, cut wooden pieces were used to assemble the sides and form a crate-like structure. In a statement on the wall, Pembleton explained, “I grew up in a log home my family built a couple years before I was born. The house was very memorable.” The minimal structure of the model home reflects the simple, criss-cross log arrangement of his childhood log home. The exhibits can be found in the AIMM Building.
There’s a lot you’ll find at a Home Depot
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Tastes do change, but live music still remains popular. By Tom Ciccone Arts & Entertainment Editor These days it’s hard to pidgeon-hole what genre of music dominates our generation. Maybe it’s club music. After all, shows like the “Jersey Shore” have glamorized the club scene, resulting in a shift of popular taste. While it took a few years to happen, dub-step made it’s way across the Atlantic. Or just head down to the Rathskeller and see another indie-rock group. It used to be so easy to define everything. What decade had what genre, but
even today Steel Panther, a bonafide hair metal revival band, is immensely successful. You may recognize their hit song from Rob Dyrdek’s MTV show, “Fantasy Factory.” So in this new decade, where is music heading? Some music-writers would say that music isn’t going anywhere, like Pitchfork’s editor Ryan Schreiber, who gave the idea of music a 6.8 out of 10. His reasoning was that music simply has nowhere else to go. According to Schreiber, we’ve exhausted all the chords and scales and rhythm to the point where music is no longer
something that enthralls us. To be honest, I agree. When I listen to new music, I hear more of the same. When my housemates blast their music, I hear more of the same. So the observation, which I at first thought was outlandish and contrived, doesn’t seem to be all that wrong. Music is boring today. Our generation hasn’t found a new voice. The truth is, nothing has been well-defined about our era of music. If anything, I would have to refer to this time period as the Disney era. Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers — they have been the music stars of our generation, and most of their fans aren’t even our age. But of course, my pessimism isn’t always so sound. Once in a while you see a band that isn’t defined by its genre. Instead of following trends and getting stuck in the same cliche’s with the same fanbases, there are bands that break molds. Nirvana was one of them, so were the Beatles.
Last Saturday, I played a show in a Home Depot parking lot with my band, 10 Paces. It wasn’t that we thought we were all that cool, we just had nowhere to play. Live music is dying. Trust me, the Stone Pony isn’t what it’s known for anymore. So there we were, playing music for the 20-something construction guys smoking Marlboros and packing lumber into their trucks. There was a feeling I had about music that day, that no matter how many trends we have gone through in
the past century, that there will always be something universally enjoyable about music. That no matter what styles dominate the charts and what acts draw the biggest crowds, people will always find something to enjoy about music, especially if it’s live music. I can’t tell where music might be heading in 10 years, but what I can say is that music is not on it’s way out. If anything, this could be seen as the beginning of an exciting era, where music progresses in its message more than it’s genre.
Photo courtesy of Theresa Ciccone
10 Paces performs at a Hazlet Home Depot.
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Koji and Raneri play rock at the Rat
Palmer defies conventions
By Matthew Janetti WTSR Music Director
Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra “Theatre is Evil”
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There are controversial musicians, and then there’s Amanda Palmer. As one half of the punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls she made a name for herself singing about a variety of taboo topics. Her penchant for singing about subjects that can make people quite uncomfortable and her cabaret, lounge style are all part of what make her such a unique and exciting artist. However, “Theatre is Evil” is actually pretty tame by Palmer’s standards. It’s a whole lot more accessible and rockorientated that her other work. The album tends to downplay the dark, explosive piano that most of her songs used to be based on. “Theatre is Evil” almost completes that trend that started with her solo debut, “Who Killed Amanda Palmer.” Whereas “Who Killed Amanda Palmer” introduced the more populated style on certain songs, there were still plenty of tracks that were piano-driven, the piano-driven songs, like “Trout Heart Replica,” are the exception here. This isn’t necessarily surprising, considering Palmer added a full band (the Grand Theft Orchestra) to her lineup this time. Therefore, the cabaret style is significantly less prevalent, yet, the songs here still offer a new burst of energy. Still, “Theatre Is Evil,” does not throw out everything about Amanda Palmer’s style. Palmer’s powerful and distinctive voice still has that kind of beautiful but sort of dark feel, it always had. It’s strange and difficult to describe but, “Theatre is Evil,” is not something that listeners would expect Amanda Palmer to put out, but it still sounds like an album Palmer would write. There is nothing here that will be as controversial as “Oasis” or anything as dark, delightfully disrespectful and sultry as “Mandy Goes To Med School,” but there’s something here, something bombastic, something that lets listeners know that Palmer is still as unyielding as ever.
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Following Koji’s energetic performance, Raneri plays through his set Friday night. By James Nicoli Correspondent Armed with only an acoustic guitar, Koji took the stage Friday evening. The Pa. native was the opening act for the College Union Board show featuring Anthony Raneri. Koji began the night by belting out his upbeat rock tunes at a
ferocious pace. Immediately you could see why he has been busy touring around the country over the last few years, playing at a number of high-profile festivals and releasing splits with the likes of La Dispute and Into It Over it. Koji’s confidence and ease of delivery was that which only comes with
a road-hardened, seasoned professional. The interaction between Koji and the crowd was also great, with the songwriter encouraging numerous sing-a-longs as well as providing some witty stories from the road. After Koji performed a strong set, Anthony Raneri, front man for N.Y. poppunk crew Bayside, began performing the now packed Rat. People were crammed up against the stage, filled in up against the walls and the bar was a hive of activity. From the opening few notes, it was clear that Raneri was a musician o f many talents and genres as he treated the crowd to a set of folk-influenced pop tunes. Having only released his debut solo EP New Cathedrals earlier this year, the singer-songwriter’s performance sounded fresh and the set had a good mixture of more pop-oriented songs mixed in with some folk numbers and a few slower tunes. Throughout the set there was no doubting that the crowd were enjoying the performance with a number
of eager fans gathered right up at the front of the stage as well as many people dotted around the venue singing along to every song word for word. Perhaps the most memorable moment about tonight’s performance was the way in which both musicians seemed to be truly humbled and appreciative of the crowd, and both seemed to be enjoying the experience of being up on stage and engaging with the audience. At one point during Raneri’s set, the noise and buzz around the bar had become so loud, the guy behind the counter had to keep yelling out people’s names to collect food orders. Just as Raneri finished a song, the guy yelled out and his voice traveled around the whole room with the singer-songwriter adding to the laughs by repeating into the microphone “your order is ready.” And just as soon as Raneri’s set had begun it seemed it was over. Yet as the crowd slowly dispersed and left the room, there was no doubting they had witnessed a memorable performance from two experienced performers.
Student performers light up soloist night
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Student soloists performed a variety of sets on the Rathskeller stage Tuesday night, filling the College’s live-music venue with great, original music. The next student soloist night is on Oct. 5.
‘Lorax,’ a Seuss classic, may disappoint
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Danny DeVito plays an interesting interpretation of the Lorax. By Brendan McGrath Managing Editor I wouldn’t call “The Lorax” disappointing, but I did finish it wishing that it could have
been better. Don’t get me wrong, as a standalone movie, it holds up pretty well. It has an obvious moral tale, it sets up the story and delivers, and if I hadn’t been in love with the book that it is based off of, I probably would have very few issues with it. So, before I say anything else, please watch this movie. It’s worth it. But let me go on a short rant about the importance of the book (if you disagree or think that I only place a high value on it because I loved it growing up, I understand, but I don’t really care). Dr. Seuss, I hope most of you agree, was often brilliant. I don’t just say this because he’s virtually the most prolific writer of children’s books of all time, but because his work (at least to my memory) was often heavy with some moral message, while at the same time rich with wit and rhyme. To me, “The Lorax” was the pinnacle of
his work. There was such a dark undercurrent in the book, that the first time I read it, at age 8, I was a little bit uncomfortable. Something is lost in the movie. It holds up to the environmental theme and understandably adapts a somewhat modern plotline, but it just can’t get close to the magic of the book. Danny DeVito brings a spark to the movie, and directors Chris Renaud and Kyle Balda do a good job at telling Seuss’s classic, but if you’re crazy about the book, beware. This movie doesn’t bring it to life. On a more positive note, I would recommend this as a fun movie with a decent morality tale, that is worth paying a buck for at your local Redbox. It’s pretty funny and entertaining and I’d go as far as to give it four out of five popcorns, despite it not living up to my childhood dreams.
Brendan’s Redbox recommendation for this week: “The Lorax”
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Men’s tennis gets back on the saddle Men’s Tennis
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The men started the season off by facing and defeating three Division I schools.
By Kevin Lee Staff Writer The men’s tennis team picked right up where their 2011-2012 season ended, by taking on three in-state NCAA Division I teams in the New Jersey Invitational and picking up three victories. The team was highly successful, winning 22 of a possible 25 matches against the
likes of Rider University, Monmouth University and St. Peter’s College. The Lions’ play last season has set the team up for even greater goals this season. “The team’s expectations for the fall are to really get into a comfortable position with each other,” senior T. J. Riley said. “We want to be playing at a high level so that when the spring comes along, we are prepared to make a deep run into the NCAA tournament.”
The Lions dominated the court, winning all 13 matches against Rider, and winning nine matches out of a possible 12 against Monmouth and St. Peter’s combined. As a team, the singles circuit went 13-2, further showing why Lions’ tennis is one of the best in the region. Junior Gabe Allen, freshman Billy Buchbinder, freshman Pierce Cooper and freshman Dan Presuto all picked up four victories in the invitational. “It seemed as though everyone played very well in both singles and doubles,” senior Jordan Cruz said. “We were all playing aggressive when necessary and making some great plays.” The doubles competitors played just as well as the singles competitors by hammering clutch serves and difficult backhands. The doubles pairings won a total of nine matches and dropped only one. The two pairings of junior Howard Telson and Cooper, and Buchbinder and Cruz led the Lions by going a perfect 3-0 during the tournament. “The singles matches went well because everyone did their jobs and got done what they needed to get done, which was also the case in the doubles that followed,” Riley said. “We all worked very hard to push each other and make each other better so that we can compete at the highest level possible.” After starting the season well, the Lions will further measure their talents against Stevens Institute of Technology and New York University on Sept. 14 when they play host to the Lions’ Kickoff Tournament.
Women’s Tennis
Women’s tennis cleans house at Swarthmore By Kevin Lee Staff Writer
Coming off a dominant opening week, the women’s tennis team was again very succesful facing some of the toughest competition in the nation at the Swarthmore Invitational. They found themselves very successful, having a pair of individual and doubles champions. By playing stiff competition, the Lions were able to use this tournament as a measuring stick for where they are at this point in the season. “There was a lot of competition amongst all the teams,” said senior Paige Aiello. “This was basically the first time we’ve had tough competition this season, especially in doubles and as partners. We were all able to work on
things and see how we’re competing as individual teams. I think that the tournament showed how deep our team really is all the way down the lineup because the end of our team truly dominated in their flights.” Competition at the singles matches was fierce. The Lions saw two of their own, sophomore Alex Bologno and freshman Emma Allen, battle it out in the D bracket finals. Bologno edged Allen by a score of 6-3, 6-3 to take home the championship. Senior Lauren Balsamo of the College also took home a championship of her own, defeating senior Stephanie Chia of Stevens Institute of Technology. Balsamo won by scores of 7-5, 6-2. Similarly to the singles competitions, the doubles competitions also had an all-Lion
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There were winners all around.
final. In the B bracket, Balsamo and Bologno faced Allen and junior Tara Criscuolo. While teammates outside of the match, Balsamo and Bologno came out victorious by a score of 8-2. In bracket A, Aiello and senior Karisse Bendijo completed the Lions’ doubles sweep. The duo defeated a pairing from Stevens Institute of Technology, 8-4. “We all get along very well and I think our team bond and competitiveness will help us this season,” Bendijo said. “We have high expectations this year because we have many returning players and three new freshmen. With the mix of new comers and experienced players, I think this year will be great.” The Lions are back in action when they face Richard Stockton College on Sept. 12 and hope to keep the ball rolling.
Cheap Seats
Yanks Bronx-bombing right out of first place New York falling fast in suddenly competitive AL East
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Jeter needs help from his team.
By Joe Passantino Correspondent
Less than two months ago, the New York Yankees had a 10-game lead in the AL East. They were cruising on all cylinders, confident that they were on their way to their
15th division title in 17 years. The other teams were long in the rearview mirror, and it seemed as though the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays could only reach the playoffs through the dubious double wild card spot. Not so fast. Suddenly, that 10-game lead has completely evaporated, and the Yankees find themselves with the O’s breathing down their necks for first place in the East and Tampa Bay not far behind. So how did this happen? Fans and critics of the team alike have come up with various theories. Of course, the injuries have been a large factor: the Yankees have lost such key players as Andy Pettitte and Alex Rodriguez for prolonged periods of time, not to mention Mariano Rivera for the entire season. Credit also has to be given to the O’s and Rays for staying in it as long as they have. However, there’s something else that many have failed to consider: This team just doesn’t have much life in it. It is a team full of old men. 38-year-old Derek Jeter is playing like he’s 28, but he’s
the exception to the rule. Many of the others have either gotten injured, like the aforementioned three, or are just having bad seasons. Russell Martin is batting around .200, while Raul Ibanez and Andruw Jones have played far too much to cover for another injury (Brett Gardner’s). Not to say that the team is mailing it in, but it seems as though they lack hunger and desire. Just watch the way Robinson Cano runs down to first base — when he hits a ground ball that he thinks is an out, that’s the end of it — he doesn’t bust his rear end down the line trying to turn it into a hit. That exact attitude personifies the team at the moment: the game seems to be over when they get down a few runs, and even when they do make a comeback, they seem to fall one hit short. Where are the late inning heroics that fans who followed the 2009 championship team got so used to? Where is the energy? Where is that feeling that, if Rodriguez or Curtis Granderson comes up in a big spot, they are going to come through rather than strike out?
While the titanic Yankees rested on the laurels of that 10-game lead, the young Orioles worked their tails off to get back into contention. They are everything the Yankees should be. They can match the big boys in power and pitching. This past Thursday, they allowed the Yankees to come back from a five run lead, and then shut them down the very next inning by hitting three home runs. That is exactly what the Yankees need to do to the Orioles and Rays throughout the rest of the season if they still want to win this division. They need to shut them down by doing what the Yankees do best: finding ways to win. They need to do what they can to overcome the injuries. If they cannot, then they may end up in one of those two wild card spots, and be forced to put their entire season in the struggling Sabathia’s hands. The next time the Yankees have the bases loaded in the ninth inning, down by two runs, whoever is up has to get that hit. They cannot keep falling just short. If they do, they may end up falling just short of another AL East division title. And, if they lose the wild card game, they’ll fall just short of the playoffs.
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Field hockey shows its toughness in victory Field Hockey
By Brandon Gould News Editor
Sophomore defender Victoria Martin reared back and fired a pass into the middle of the field and then watched as senior forward Jillian Nealon banged in the College’s only goal in a 1-0 victory over FDU-Florham on Saturday, Sept. 8. After bringing the ball down into the offensive end, Martin knocked the ball through the Devils’ defense and found Nealon, who tallied her fifth goal of the season. “It was a beautiful pass and it was a beautiful goal,” head coach Sharon Pfluger said. “Everybody worked hard for it, but it was a nice finish to the whole play.” After that score, the Lions (2-0) relied on defense as their offense fell into a lull. “I think there were opportunities where we could have created more and we were kind of just watching the shot and then letting them clear it out,” Pfluger said. While the Lions’ offense struggled, their defense stepped up, stopping the Devils’ offense in its tracks. The Lions put a halt to eight penalty corners with the help of senior Meredith Jeffries, who met the ball at the top of the shooting circle
on several occasions. “When we go into the corner, all we say is ‘we have to get the ball out,’” Jeffries said. “So, we just gave everything we could and got it out and I think that was a big part of our transition up field again.”
“It was a beautiful pass and it was a beautiful goal. Everybody worked hard for it, but it was a nice finish to the whole play.” —Sharon Pfluger, head coach The Lions’ defense, which is full of veterans, relied heavily on two freshmen against the Devils with goalkeeper Roisin Dougherty and defender Mikayla Cimilluca serving as the last lines of defense at several points in the contest. Dougherty was strong in the cage in her first start for the Lions — who were without sophomore goalkeeper Amanda Krause — making three saves and combing with the defense in front of her to
record the shutout. “I thought she had a good game,” Jeffries said. “She really stepped up and she didn’t play scared at all.” Cimilluca had a steady stick throughout the game and made her biggest play of the day with 14:46 left in the first half. With the Devils receiving a penalty corner opportunity, FDU midfielder Kelsey Kistle ripped a shot toward the cage and to the side of Dougherty. But the shot was quickly deflected away by Cimilluca, who recorded the Lions only defensive save of the game. Pfluger said it was good to see the pair of freshmen pick up some experience and perform well. She also believes that games like these prove that the younger girls can be counted on. “(Their performance) speaks volumes,” Pfluger said. “I think it’s good for the older girls to see that, to see that (Roisin and Mikayla) are absolutely capable of playing with the most experienced kids that we have. It’s nice to see, it’s a good feeling.” Overall, Pfluger was happy with the play she got from her defense. Most importantly was the way they performed when senior midfielder Camille Passucci was forced to sit out for two minutes after receiving a green card for what Pfluger says
was a called push. “I think they all held strong under the pressure,” Pfluger said. “We are going to have to play defense, in every game you have to play some defense, so after dealing with that (offensive) pressure, I was happy with how we played.” Pfluger is still fooling around
with her lineup, bringing in four substitutes throughout the game, but she said that the team is “getting used to each other and learning a lot.” The Lions will be back in action on Thursday, Sept. 13, when they travel to Gwynedd Valley, Pa. to take on Gwynedd-Mercy College at 7 p.m.
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The girls grind out a tough 1-0 victory.
Men’s Soccer
Soccer sandwiches a loss with two wins
Lions have strong performances in all three games By Peter Fiorilla Sports Assistant
The men’s soccer team played its best soccer of the young season this week by out-possessing, out-pressing and out-playing their opponents in a three-game stretch to move above .500 for the first time in almost a year. The Lions (3-2) earned multi-goal wins over Berkeley College and Lebanon Valley College, with a loss to No. 10 Babson College sandwiched in-between. “I think this past week is the best we’ve
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played all season,” midfielder Kevin Shaw said Sunday. “Against Babson we lost and they’re a good team, but we came out and played with energy. We pressured higher up the field and took the ball, and against Lebanon Valley we came out really flat, but then controlled the match and scored three unanswered goals.” The most dominant showing for the team might have been their 3-0 rout of winless Berkeley at Lions Stadium, though, when they stayed disciplined in the back and owned the majority of possession for their second clean sheet in as many games — coincidentally their season total from 2011. “It was a good team win,” freshman forward Greg Perri said post-game, forty minutes after scoring his first goal for the program. “It felt really good to get the win, especially since my family was here. It’s nice to get off to a good start at home.” The College started the scoring in the 17th minute, when from the top of the box sophomore midfielder Kevin McCartney slipped a through ball to on-rushing junior midfielder Tyler Higgins. Higgins squared the ball back to the top of the six, where unmarked junior forward Vinnie Carbone lashed the ball into the back of the net for his first goal of the year. Perri out-hustled Berkeley defenders on a free kick in the 56th minute to increase the lead, tapping home a cross from senior defender Vince McEnroe, and Shaw put an exclamation point on the performance by converting a penalty kick in the 87th minute. The goals came in spite of the performance from Berkeley goalkeeper Thomas Frangeih, who stood on his head to make
seven saves and reportedly moon lights as a brick wall. The bright performances from Carbone and Perri are especially encouraging for a Lions team that lacked production from the forward position last year. “Both have done a good job,” Shaw said. “Carbone is more of a distributor while Perri is more of a big, fast kid who can score too. Both have helped us win games.” Perri was very excited for the opportunity presented to him. “We lost our starting forward, Ray Nelan, and coach asked (Vinnie and I) to step it up,” Perri said. “It felt great to score my first goal. Hopefully they just keep coming.” Senior goalkeeper Matt Fredrick had plenty of time to himself in the Lions’ goal, collecting a few crosses but not having to make any saves for the win thanks to a strong defensive effort that showed signs of significant improvement over last year’s squad. “Everyone’s been doing a good job individually (and) we’ve been playing together as a unit more than last year,” Shaw said. “We’ve been more organized.” Although he’s only a freshman, Perri sees what Shaw sees. “We’ve had a solid defense ever since I’ve been here,” Perri said. “I mean, really top-of-the-line. We have some great guys back there — Vince, Steve Cukar (etc.) — good guys, strong guys.” A squad that conceded 1.95 goals last season has allowed an average of one per game through five matches this year, and part of the reason is how successful the Lions have been pressing opponents and forcing turnovers.
“When we press higher up the field, they end up having to kick the ball long back to our defenders,” Shaw said. “Not to take anything away from what (the defenders) have been doing, but pressing helps.” Despite pressing high and outshooting the undefeated Beavers on Friday in both teams’ first game of the Osprey Open, the Lions fell victim to their own errant finishing and conceded a goal for the first time in 261 minutes to lose the match 2-0. Converting opportunities was the difference in the team’s 3-1 win against previously undefeated Lebanon Valley a day later, with freshman midfielder Tokio Nakamoto scoring his first goal of his career to tie the game at 1-1 and Shaw sealing it with another late penalty kick for his fourth goal of the year. The game-winner came off the foot of McEnroe, who took advantage of a goalkeeper mishap to score off a free kick from 40 yards out. “I’m not sure what (McEnroe) was trying to do there,” Shaw said, laughing. “I’m not taking anything away from the goal, but the goalie screwed up. But when you put the ball in the box, that kind of stuff happens.” The Lions next travel to Stevens Institute of Technology on Wednesday and kick off conference games with an afternoon contest at Ramapo College this Friday.
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Greg Oriolo “The Ref”
Andrew Grossman Correspondent
Kevin Lee Staff Writer
Chrissy Onorato Correspondent
In the third edition of Around the Dorm, the “Ref,” Greg Oriolo, challenges correspondents Andrew Grossman and Chrissy Onorato and staff writer Kevin Lee to answer questions about Cy Young award candidates in the AL and NL, the favorite to end the season with the Lombardi trophy and the outlook for the rookie quarterbacks in the NFL.
1. With only one month left in the regular season, who do you feel deserves the Cy Young in both the American League and National League? AG: Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners is my pick for the American League Cy Young Award. Not only did he throw the first perfect game in franchise history, but he has also been one of the most consistent and relentless forces on the mound this season. What makes his case even stronger is that he pitches for a team that is last in the league in runs scored and batting average. As for the other candidates, Jered Weaver and David Price have also had great seasons, but still have less strikeouts, a lower WAR and a higher ERA. For the National League, R.A. Dickey is my guy. Right now, it’s a two-man race between him and Johnny Cueto of the Reds. Although both are nearly identical in ERA and wins, there is one key stat which really caught my attention. Dickey has thrown more shutouts this season than Cueto has complete games. What makes this remarkable feat even more incredible is his upbringing. He was able to shake off a rough childhood and still made it to the Major Leagues, making him an inspiration to all.
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KL: My AL Cy Young ballot is between Verlander and Felix. They both have nearly identical xFIP, a stat assessing a pitcher’s talent level by looking at results a pitcher can control. That is, ballpark factors, fielding, the good luck dragon, etc. are all normalized. Furthermore their WAR’s are identical (leading the AL), suggesting that they have been able to perform similarly over long durations. With their stats so similar, I’d give the award to Felix because he was able to perform in a much tougher division than Verlander. Price isn’t in the consideration for me because, while he has a glossy ERA and high win total, who the hell really cares about those archaic stats. In the NL, I would have gone with Strasburg had he not been shut down early. However, like the AL, Kershaw’s and Dickey’s superficial and sabermetric statistics are very similar, and there is no clear runaway. Again the deal breaker for me is strength of schedule. Pitching in the NL West, Kershaw has had the luxury of facing the Padres and Giants a combined seven times, boosting his stats. Once we make this distinction, the Cy Young for me is Dickey. CO: After comparing the stand out pitchers from this past year, I would have to say the National League Cy Young award winner should definitely be the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw. With a solid record of 12-8 and a current season ERA of 2.71, Kershaw has put up impressive numbers for the second year in a row. He is no doubt one of the many players on the Dodgers that will make this team a force to be reckoned with next year. Exploding onto the scene last year after grabbing his
first Cy Young award (with a record of 21-5 and an ERA of 2.28), he is on track to finish with another spectacular run. For the American League, the Cy Young award should go to the Tampa Bay Rays’ David Price. He is 17-5 right now and has greatly improved his stats from last year’s record of 12-13. Price has been an integral part of the Rays these past few years and is looking to help his team make a run for the playoffs, being only 2.5 games back as of this week. 3 points go to Kevin on this one. He uses WAR and xFIP to bolster his argument, which is great to prove how good a pitcher really is. 2 points for Andrew because he talked about how bad Seattle is and that King Felix is still producing. 1 Point for Chrissy for showing David Price’s improvement in relation to last year. 2. With the NFL season kicking off this week, give your predictions for who will be in the Super Bowl and who will end up hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season. AG: Super Bowl XLVII will be a matchup between the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers. After a crushing defeat last year against the Giants, the Patriots have made improvements in both their offense and defense. By picking up Pro Bowler Brandon Lloyd, the Patriots finally have the deep threat that they have so dearly missed since Randy Moss. On the other side of the ball, they spent six of their seven draft picks on the defense. After having the 31st ranked defense last year, they can only get better. This makes it scary for the other teams considering they were only four points shy of claiming the championship last year. As for the Packers, I also like their chances in making it to the title game. Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers can lead his team back to the Super Bowl just like two years ago. With more offensive power and a much-improved defense, they have enough talent to dethrone the Giants to win the NFC. My Super Bowl prediction: Patriots win 27-24 by a last-minute field goal.
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KL: I’m going to once again go with my picks I made last year, the Houston Texans and the Atlanta Falcons. Last year, I believe the Texans could have made it to the Super Bowl had Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson both been healthy. I also think that the AFC South is extremely weak, making the division theirs to lose. If the defense takes the next step, which it certainly can, the Texans will be dominant on both ends of the ball. Health is the key. The Falcons have always had a great all around team, but have never been spectacular. This year, I think Matt Ryan takes
the next step into top-five QB status. With their new offensive coordinator Dick Koetter, Ryan will flourish. On the defensive end, the Falcons acquired Asante Samuel who should be a huge boost for their defense. The new defensive coordinator, Mike Nolan, will also implement an aggressive pass rush defense. Expect some career years on the defensive end. The Falcons will make the leap from a great team to an elite team. This will be the year, I tell you! CO: After watching the opening game last Wednesday night, we can already tell it’s going to be one heck of an NFL season. Despite the N. Y. Giants’ first loss to the Dallas Cowboys this past week, I still choose them to be the NFC team to make it to the Super Bowl. Under the coaching of Tom Coughlin, these boys have been unbeatable. Eli Manning is looking as good as ever and Victor Cruz seems to be one of the best new players around. For the AFC, I would have to pick the Pittsburgh Steelers to be in the big game at the end. Ben Roethlisberger, Troy Polamalu and the rest of the team are going to be looking for a better year than last year, after not making it to the Super Bowl. Out of these two teams, I am going to have to pick the Giants to take home the Lombardi Trophy for the second year in a row. Coming off of their fantastic run in 2011, they are going to definitely be a serious threat. 3 points for Kevin again. Houston and Atlanta each have something to prove this year, and he mentioned the new OC for the Falcons who may have a huge impact. 2 points for Chrissy because she took a huge risk by picking the Giants. 1 for Andrew because he picked the two favorites. 3. Of all the teams starting a rookie quarterback Week 1 in the NFL (Indianapolis, Washington, Miami, Cleveland, Seattle), which team will finish with the best record? AG: Although he may not be the best starting rookie quarterback, Russell Wilson of the Seahawks will be the most successful. The main reason for this pick is because Seattle plays in the NFC West, one of the weakest divisions. The 49ers aside, the other two teams went 1022 last season. Along with a having weaker schedule, Wilson just needs to protect the ball. With 7th-ranked running back Marshawn Lynch and 9th best defense from last year to complement him, he just can’t make careless mistakes. Wilson has proved that he is capable of playing this way. Not only did he have 33 TDs and just four INTs in college, but he had the second highest passer rating, 110.3, during the preseason. This great performance helped him to beat out expected starter Matt Flynn. Although I believe that Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III will have bigger years,
because of their weaker supporting cast and tougher division, Wilson will lead his team to a better season. KL: With Russell Wilson leading the Seahawks, Seattle will have the best record out of the group. The Seahawks had a 7-9 record last year, which was better than any of the teams listed. Therefore, with an improved quarterback this year, I’d expect the Seahawks to be no worse than they were last year. Wilson is very talented, and is a dark horse rookie of the year candidate. As a team, the Seahawks have the least amount of work to do. They are also in a favorable division where they can take advantage of the Rams twice. Wilson may not be better than RGIII or Luck, but he is on the better team for next year. Unless you believe that any of these teams are one quarterback away from significantly improving for next year, the Seahawks have to be the pick.
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CO: After quite a bit of switching around of quarterbacks in the offseason, it is going to be very interesting to see how everyone copes with their new teams, but it’s also going to be cool seeing the rookie quarterbacks make an appearance as well. In my opinion, I think the Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck will finish with the best record out of all the rookies. A first overall draft pick, Luck had played for Stanford University and won the Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Award while he was there. He was also the runner up for the Heisman Trophy in both 2010 and 2011. He has been called the Bryce Harper of the 2012 NFL season and has extremely high expectations. The Colts, coming off of a dismal season last year, will be itching to get back to the place they were at a few years ago and Luck hopes he can step up and help them back into the spotlight. 3 points for Andrew. He is correct in terms of Russell Wilson having to control the ball, and that his college career proves he can. 2 points for Chrissy because Andrew Luck is Andrew Luck. The Guy can seriously be a star in the NFL very quickly. Kevin gets 1 here, but I do agree Luck and RG3 should have better statistical years.
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Daniel Dugan, senior quarterback for the football team, threw for 308 yards and two TDs in the College’s wild 45-28 victory over FDU-Florham amd set a new program record for passes completed in a game. Dugan completed 34 passes to surpass the old record of 28, which he tied against Ursinus College in the team’s season opener, and attempted 46 passes overal for a pass completion of 75.6 percent.
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Men’s / Women’s Cross Country Sept. 15 @ University of Rochester Pre-Regional, 11 a.m. Last Week’s Signal Trivia Answer:
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Men’s Tennis Sept. 14/15 vs. Stevens Institute of Technology and New York University, 3p.m./11 a.m.
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Football gets a big jolt in first win
Touchdowns come in bunches for Lions’ offense
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The Lions’ offense, led by Dugan, lit up the Devils for 45 points. By Chris Molicki Sports Editor
Lightning struck the College’s offense, evident in their igniting the scoreboard for 45 points and taking away their first victory of the season over Farleigh Dickinson
University-Florham on a stormy night this past Friday. Senior quarterback Dan Dugan led the Lions. After an eye opening performance in the home opener last week, Dugan came back and delivered another gaudy stat line. He not only passed for 308 yards and two scores, but within that, he broke the College’s single-game completion record with 34 successful throws. “Dan is improving every day,” head coach Eric Hamilton said. “As he gains confidence, so does the offense. The staff has complete faith in what he can do and with this being his opportunity, improving every week will be key.” The game started out eerily similar to last week, as the Lions were running on all cylinders in their opening drive. Senior running back Justin Doniloski culminated that with a one-yard touchdown run. He finished the game with 140 total yards on 33 touches. “We didn’t start off this week well on either side of the ball, but as the game went on, we picked up momentum,” Hamilton said. “Our running game got a shot in the arm with Doniloski’s toughness.” The Devils tied the game up with a goalline run of their own, but the Lions countered right away with another solid drive that saw Dugan run the ball in from three
yards out. The second quarter was one to forget for the College. Their issues with the big play resurfaced as they gave up touchdown passes from 70 and 63 yards out. The Lions were able to add a 36-yard field goal from senior kicker Derrick Hughes as time expired in the half, narrowing their deficit 21-17. “Big plays are our Achilles’ heel,” Hamilton said. “Defensive stops are becoming hard to come by, bending but not breaking. This week we hope to limit the big plays against us and hopefully make a couple ourselves.” Despite the somewhat rough half, it appeared the Lions took a lot out of last week’s game, as they came out roaring in the second half and never looked back. They went off scoring three touchdowns in a row. The first came not too long into the half on a threeyard run by senior running back Nick Tyson. The other two were thrown by Dugan, a 37yarder to junior wide receiver Fred Sprengel and a 17-yarder to senior wide receiver Matt Rosati. This put the College up 38-21. The defense stiffened up and shut down the Devils in the second half, which certainly helped out the offense. Senior defensive back James Siracusa forced and recovered a fumble, showing why the College’s defense is based on turnovers. Senior
linebacker Greg Burns led the squad with 11 tackles and he’s now 16 tackles away from breaking the school’s record of 284 tackles set by Carl Jones, a recent hall of fame inductee. Senior linebacker Michael Lambert and junior linebacker Nick Bricker chipped in with eight tackles apiece and senior defensive lineman Thomas Hoppe recorded an interception. FDU-Florham scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter in an attempt to make the game interesting, but Tyson came right back with a nine-yard rushing touchdown, setting the final score at 45-28. This was a great win for the Lions, as they exorcised demons from last week, showed that they’re a force to be reckoned with on both sides of the ball and, most importantly, played consistently. The College’s ability to play at a high level for the majority of the game limited mistakes and fueled the win. The Lions will open up NJAC play at the College of Brockport on Saturday afternoon. They expect this win to springboard them to more success in the conference. “Brockport has two big wins and are on a roll,” Hamilton said. “We always play well up there on the grass field so hopefully this win will give us some momentum. We will have to play a smart game because we can’t give them any help.”
Lions roar through second straight tourney
Women’s soccer wins two more in its astounding roll By Chrissy Onorato Correspondent
The College’s women’s soccer team has done it again. For the second weekend in a row, the Lions have dominated a tournament and maintained their perfect record of 4-0 in Oneonta, N.Y. The team came off of last weekend ready to grab some more wins. The first game was Saturday afternoon against SUNY Oneonta and junior midfielder Sloan DePiero made sure to put the Lions on the board as soon as possible. With only 4:04 elapsed, De Piero scored and was assisted by senior forward Allyson Anderson. Though this was the only goal for the team, sophomore goalie Kendra Griffith prevented the Red Dragons from taking advantage of that. Griffith had a total of three saves and extended her spectacular scoreless streak to 230:35. The Lions have not given up a single goal thus far this season. “It was definitely a battle for us,” DePiero said. “But we didn’t stop fighting until we got the result we wanted.” In regard to Sunday’s game she said, “We are definitely going to come out hard and try to put it away early as we always try to do.” And put it away they did. The Lions came out fighting as sophomore forward
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The College win yet another tournament.
Jordan Downs put the first goal away at only 6:18 in the first half against Hartwick College. It was Downs’ first career goal with the Lions and was assisted by freshman forward Kendal Bernardini. Bernardini then set up sophomore forward Korrie Harkins for her first goal of the season. Still, the Lions kept coming. Anderson assisted senior forward Katie Landrigan for the third goal of the game and the fourth came from senior forward Jessica Davila with 1:34 left in the game. “I think starting off the season like we did is a great way to build up our confidence for the rest of the season,” Harkins said. “It really showed everyone, including ourselves, how the hard work during preseason paid off.” The Lions feel that this has been a fantastic start to the 2012 season. For the tournament alone, the team received individual hardware to go with their team wins. Junior forward Katie Lindacher was named the Kim Muller Offensive MVP and Griffith was named the Tracey Ranieri Defensive MVP. Along with these accolades, Lindacher, DePiero and senior defenders Allison Foy and Brenna Rubino were named to the All-Tournament Team. The College completely dominated this weekend in N. Y. and looks to continue their top-notch play as the season begins to get into full swing. This coming week, they play at home against FDU-Florham at 7:30 p.m.
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