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September 19, 2018

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Faculty lecture explains importance of video games

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By Miguel Gonzalez News Editor The School of Arts and Communication kicked off its fall 2018 faculty lecture series with a presentation titled “A Personal History of Game Design,” in Mayo Concert Hall on Friday, Sept. 14.

Josh Fishburn, an assistant professor in the interactive multimedia department, led the first faculty lecture by focusing on the perception of video games and their ultimate purpose.

Fishburn first introduced himself by explaining his previous experience as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and his interest in the audio and visual movement of video games.

Fishburn captured the audience’s attention when he explained how video games stimulate imagination.

“You can be as anonymous or authoritarian as your heart desires when you play a game,” he said.

Video games can range from action games such as Fortnite or Super Smash Bros, to imaginative games like Minecraft, according to Fishburn.

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JP Morgan discusses internship opportunities

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Members from multinational bank JP Morgan Chase & Co. came to visit the College on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to discuss their 10-week summer Global Finance & Business Management internship program.

College alumni and current JP Morgan employees Michael Scotto, Casey Conroy and Emma Heide shared what it is like to intern and eventually work for a sought-after firm like JP Morgan. Scotto now works in mortgage banking, Conroy is a financial analyst and Heide is a business management analyst.

From financial analysis and project management to business management and controller experience, JP Morgan interns are exposed to nearly every facet of the financial industry.

“There’s a bunch of different lines of businesses that are encompassing this program… you get a lot of different exposure in a short amount of time,” Scotto said.

According to Heide, it is beneficial to gain experience in more than just the line of work that people are accustomed to. The 10-week summer internship program gives an extensive experience of what it is like to work for an investment bank.

“Going through the summer, your training isn’t just about whatever role you’re placed in for your internship,” Heide said. “It’s really

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Student organizations face fundraising policy changes

By Camille Furst Correspondent

The Office of Student Involvement and the Office of Student Affairs have developed new policies for recognized student organizations this academic year, including the requirement to fundraise solely through the Student Finance Board, the restriction of using Venmo during any transaction in a fundraiser and restrictions on selling food during fundraisers.

Rebecca Colnes, a senior sociology major and the vice president of treasury for Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed community service fraternity, feels that the new policy limits fundraising opportunities for student organizations.

“We have to go through a system we’ve never had to go through, and now it’s much more inconvenient,” Colnes said.

Colnes noted that several student organization leaders were similarly unimpressed with the new regulations as she stood in line to discuss the policy with Dave Conner, the Director of Student Involvement.

Conner could not be reached for

comment on the policy.

Elizabeth Bapasola, the assistant vice president of student affairs, believes the fundraising policy will hold student organizations more accountable instead of leaving funds “under somebody’s mattress.”

“We wanted to make sure that the money these organizations raised was funded appropriately,” Bapasola said.

Bapasola also mentioned that the fundraising policy was simply put into place for student involvement because no such policy has been in effect in the past.

Despite Venmo not being mentioned in the fundraising policy specifically, Bapasola said that student organizations are prohibited from using it because of liability issues and risks of mistransactions.

“We don’t want the students to be liable,” Bapasola said.

With the new policy in effect, some student organizations fear they will have less fundraising opportunities in the absence of services like Venmo. Colnes mentioned one fundraiser Alpha Phi Omega hosts, where the fraternity sells Gertrude Hawk chocolate bars.

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The prohibition of Venmo for fundraisers concerns some student organization leaders.

According to Colnes, the majority of the fundraiser’s sales are made through Venmo. Without using Venmo, Colnes sees little chance for Alpha Phi Omega to be successful in their fundraising efforts.

“For the Venmo policy, I just don’t think there will be as much fundraising,” Colnes said. “There is really no alternative.”

The third component of the new policy will prohibit the selling of food during any student organization fundraiser, which according to Opinions / page 11

Bapasola, will ensure food safety.

“There is no official food policy yet, but we want to make sure that our students are safe (and) that the handling of food is appropriately following the guidelines,” Bapasola said.

While Colnes agrees with food guidelines, she believes student organizations should continue to sell food.

“I understand the reasoning for the food policy,” she said.

“It is more of a liability issue for

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someone to be touching food and distributing it. I don’t think they should do away with (selling food) all together — they should just make adjustments.”

With the new fundraising policy having already been established or still in the process of coming to fruition, Bapasola stresses how temporary the policy is.

“It’s only interim,” Bapasola said. “(It is) going through a review to get feedback from everyone as well.”

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Intoxicated student urinates on himself

By Brielle Bryan Business Assistant

Campus Police finds intoxicated student wearing garbage bag in lieu of pants At approximately 11 p.m., Campus Police responded to a report of an intoxicated male on J Street behind Wolfe Hall on Sept.

11. The officer found the male student sitting on the ground heavily intoxicated. Upon arrival, the officer observed the male student on the ground, wearing no shirt and a garbage bag in lieu of pants.

When the officer approached the intoxicated student, the officer immediately observed the scent of alcoholic beverages emanating from his breath. While speaking with him, the officer also observed his speech to be slurred.

The intoxicated student stated that he drank six shots of vodka at approximately 10 p.m. at one of the townhouses on campus. After leaving the townhouses, he then went to a party at a fraternity house where he drank one beer, and was subsequently kicked out of the party since he was too intoxicated, police said. He also stated that he was dropped off by a vehicle at the rear of Wolfe Hall at approximately 10:40 p.m., according to police reports.

TCNJ EMS arrived at 11:10 p.m. and assumed patient care, according to police reports.

TCNJ EMS decided that the student was unable to care for himself and needed to be transported to a medical facility.

Pro-staff arrived on scene and took all relevant information.

Ewing EMS arrived at approximately 11:40 p.m. to transport the student to the hospital, police said. The student was issued a summons for underage possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Male student urinates on himself after fraternity party Campus Police responded to a report of intoxicated students in Decker Hall at 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 7. Upon arrival, Campus Police met with the caller, who said that he noticed a male student who smelled like alcohol and looked like he was staggering and slurring his speech. The caller said he also saw the intoxicated student accompanied by three other students, police said.

Campus Police knocked on the male student’s door, and his roommate answered. Campus Police immediately smelled an alcoholic odor emanating from the roommate’s breath. As the roommate spoke, Campus Police noticed his speech to be slow and slurred. Campus Police observed the male student who was described by the caller as lying on the floor and unconscious.

Campus Police entered the room and shook the student’s arm to get his attention, and he responded with slurred speech. As the student spoke, officers were able to detect the scent of alcoholic beverages emanating from his breath. Campus Police helped the student sit up against his bed and asked him if he had been drinking. He responded by telling police that he had drank just a little bit, according to police reports.

When Campus Police asked him what type of beverages he consumed, he stated that he had drank jungle juice and four beers. Campus Police noticed that the student had a wet substance on his shorts, and it appeared that the student may have urinated on himself. The student then vomited into a trash can.

TCNJ EMS arrived at 12:55 a.m. and began assessing the male student. The roommate told Campus Police that he was at an off-campus fraternity party with the student. The roommate confessed that he had consumed mixed alcoholic drinks and four beers, according to police reports.

Campus Police began writing a summons for both students. TCNJ EMS assessed the roommate and deemed him safe to stay on campus, police said.

After further evaluation, Ewing Township EMS and TCNJ EMS both determined that the student needed to be transported to the hospital for further medical treatment, police said.

After being helped onto a stretcher by three people, the male student immediately passed out. The student regained consciousness on the elevator and vomited again. At 1:25 a.m., Ewing Township EMS departed Decker Hall to transport the student to a hospital.

Student complains of lost vision after consuming vodka Campus Police was dispatched to Eickhoff Hall in reference to an intoxicated person at approximately 12:55 a.m. on

Sept. 5. Campus Police arrived at Eickhoff Hall and observed two female students in the bathroom standing by the sink, police said. A third female student was standing by the bathroom door. Campus Police spoke to one of the female students who said that her roommate was complaining that she was losing her vision after consuming vodka.

Campus Police asked the female students how much alcohol they drank. The students said that they all consumed approximately five shots of vodka, according to police reports. Campus Police asked the students if there was more alcohol in the room and one student said that there was some alcohol in the drawer. Campus Police asked the student to retrieve the alcohol from the drawer, and she retrieved one 750 mL bottle of Tito’s Homemade Vodka, two 1.75L bottles of New Amsterdam Red Berry Vodka and a Fiji water bottle that contained more vodka.

While one student was being evaluated by TCNJ EMS, she stated that she had taken medication prior to drinking alcohol, but also said she was feeling better. TCNJ EMS determined that all of the students were OK and no longer needed medical treatment, police said.

The students signed a refusal for medical treatment form.

Pro-staff arrived on scene and spoke to the female students and told them that Student Conduct would be in touch

with them in the near future in reference to this incident.

Pro-staff also advised that the students could stay on campus, but they should contact Campus Police if their condition worsened. According to police reports, the students were not issued an underage drinking summons due to New Jersey’s 911 Lifeline Legislation. The alcohol was also discarded prior to Campus Police leaving the room.

Male students engage in suspicious activity in Carlton Avenue construction lot Campus Police was conducting a check on the Carlton Avenue construction lot at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Aug. 29 when an officer saw two males in the grass, behind a stack of concrete, on the west side of the lot. Before the officer exited the vehicle, the officer saw one of the male students pick up a black checkered backpack and then put it back down.

Once the officer exited the vehicle, both males walked over to the officer. When they reached the vehicle, one officer asked them if they were doing anything illegal and they stated they were not. The officer further inquired why they were trying to hide their backpack if they weren’t doing anything illegal. They replied that they were not hiding anything and the officer allowed one of the male students to retrieve the bag.

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SG discusses plans for Homecoming Spirit Week

Left: SG forms a new strategic plan. Right: Chlebowski prepares SG for its upcoming meeting with Foster.

By Lily Firth News Editor Student Government met with College President Kathryn Foster and made several announcements regarding upcoming events in its general body meeting on Sept. 12.

The meeting began with governance reports, during which the Library Steering Committee talked about the preliminary draft of review of library policies, including study room policies.

Foster then spoke about her four main initiatives for her first year, which are financial sustainability, campus stewardship,

her strategic vision and external engagement. Foster did not go into detail about what her initiatives entail yet, but plans to elaborate at the general board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Executive president of SG and senior special education and iSTEM double major Brooke Chlebowski emphasized that students need to come prepared with questions, comments and feedback for Foster for that meeting. Chlebowski also spoke about SG’s new member retreat on Friday, Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and general body retreat on Sunday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Taylor Mislan, a senior marketing major and SG’s vice president of student services, discussed Homecoming Spirit Week logistics and updates. Mislan announced that there will be a T-shirt giveaway on Oct. 24.

SG announced that the Homecoming Lip Sync and Dance event will be held on Oct. 26. The homecoming tailgate and football game will be on Oct. 27.

Eashwayne Haughton, vice president of diversity and inclusion and a senior philosophy major, explained the purpose of diversity advocates, who are students who want to see the College become more inclusive.

Haughton also announced semesterly diversity and inclusion weeks, which will

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begin in October for the fall and will occur again in the spring. According to Haughton, Critical Conversations sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Juan Carlos Belmonte, SG’s student trustee, and a political science and management double major, explained SG’s overall strategic plan for the upcoming academic year.

The Strategies and Operations Committee members are visiting SG to discuss how each committee in SG is aligning with SG’s pending overall strategic plan, and also collect initial feedback on the current strategic plan, which has been in place since 2016.

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Play / Professor challenges perception of video games Students observe unconventional, interactive gameplay

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Fishburn recalls a childhood memory of playing video games with his brother.

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Ninja Turtles for the Nintendo Entertainment System with his brother. Fishburn praised the video game’s catchy soundtrack and vivid graphics.

“It was the first game I played where I felt like a cartoon,” he said.

Fishburn recalled the public outcry against the release of Mortal Kombat in 1992. In the game, players can beat up and kill off their opponents through fatality moves, which feature gory visuals of fighters ripping

heads off, impaling chests and tossing defeated opponents onto a floor of spikes, according to Hardcore Gaming 101.

Despite criticism from parents and politicians about the game’s violent visuals, Fishburn admired the gaming experience.

“I wasn’t fixated on the visuals — I was fixated on the sounds,” Fishburn said. “It made me feel powerful as a kid. It was cool. I could defeat these really powerful characters.”

Fishburn explained his path to college and his admiration for

unconventional video games.

As a first generation college student, Fishburn claimed he once doubted the usefulness of his education until he enrolled at the University of Denver’s master’s program in emergent digital practices.

During his mentorship under game developer Rafael Fajardo, Fishburn realized how video games can be more than just entertainment. Fishburn noted how Fajardo’s two games, Crosser and La Migra, portrayed humanitarian and social issues.

“I find these games to be radical in the best sense of the word,” Fishburn said. “It challenges us to think about how we play games and in context, what are games meant for.”

According to Fishburn, in Crosser, the player is an immigrant whose goal is to cross the Rio Grande river in Texas.

The player must avoid coming into contact with border patrol agents in order to win, according to Fishburn.

In contrast, in La Migra, the player is a border patrol agent who tries to arrest as many immigrants as possible at the Rio Grande river, according to Fishburn.

Evan Vallecilla, a freshman interactive multimedia major, was fascinated by Fishburn’s dedication to video games.

“I grew up playing lots of 2-D and 3-D games, especially fighting games like Mortal Kombat,” Vallecilla said. “I really enjoyed Fishburn’s lecture. As a IMM major, I want to do what Fishburn has done.”

Fishburn discussed how video games evolved to be tremendous experiences for 21st century players. He pointed out how Passage, a game made by Jason Rohrer that was released in 2007, gave consumers an eye-opening experience.

According to Fishburn, the player begins as a person who gets into a relationship that

eventually transforms into a marriage. The couple then walks through mazes that portray stages of life until the couple dies of old age — all in a matter of five minutes. Fishburn found games like Passage to redefine the purpose of video games.

“Are video games art?” Fishburn asked the crowd. “Are they supposed to express things? With experiences like these, do we question that video games are supposed to be entertaining?”

Fishburn concluded his lecture by evaluating a video game that his mother adored. His mother used his Playstation 3 to play Flower, a video game developed

by Thatgamecompany.

In Flower, the player plays as the wind by using the controllers’ thumbsticks. Using this mechanism, players can push flower pedals and explore numerous forests and gardens, according to Fishburn.

Despite his love of action games, Fishburn recognizes the importance of interactive games like Flower.

“I loved this game because it showed me that there are audiences for many types of experiences,” Fishburn said. “You have to know who those people are and what they value. My mom valued nature and the game spoke to her because she could push a flower petal around.”

SFB partially funds three clubs Vital Signs: Stay one step ahead of germs

By Anna Kellaher Staff Writer

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SFB debates funding Chabad’s weekly Shabbat experience.

By Garrett Cecere Correspondent

Three events were funded at the Student Finance Board’s meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12.

The Black Student Union was partially funded $224.39 of the $236.35 requested for its mental health and self-wellness event. As part of the event, care packages will be distributed among students in the Brower Student Center on Sept. 27. Expenses include all the contents of the packages such as organza bags, Bath & Body Works hand sanitizers, stress balls and tea bags.

“The main goal for this event is to shed light and awareness on health and wellness and to always prioritize your health,” said Kayla Parks, a representative of the Black Student Union’s programming committee and a sophomore early childhood special education and sociology double major.

The Society for Parliamentary Debate was partially funded $8,000 of the $9,396.60 requested for tournament expenses and registration fees as part of hosting a debate tournament, which is scheduled for Oct. 26.

With the funds, the members of Society for Parliamentary Debate hope to develop public speaking skills and help freshmen learn to be judges in debates.

“We hope that we provide an opportunity for students to make friends from around the East Coast, improve their critical thinking, as well as simply be able to communicate their beliefs in a persuasive manner,” said Carly Goldsmith, a sophomore special education and Spanish double major and president of the Society for Parliamentary Debate.

SFB also partially funded Chabad’s Shabbat Experience. Hillel and Alpha Epsilon Pi will be co-sponsoring the event for set-up, clean-up and public relations purposes. SFB will fund $11,216 out of the necessary $21,216 to cover paper goods, utensils and the 26 dinners throughout the year, which are held at an offcampus house. Members of Chabad have already raised $4,000 on their own and expect to raise another $6,000 to spend on the weekly Shabbat experiences.

“It’s a fun and educational experience where all are welcome,” said Sophie Goldberg, a junior computer science major and president of Chabad. “It gives a glimpse of Jewish culture and foods as well.”

With the new school year comes the exciting world of dorm rooms and communal showers. You may think that you’ve unpacked and purchased everything you need, but there’s one essential thing you may have forgotten –– shower shoes.

Whether you’re living in the Towers, Centennial Hall or Allen, Brewster and Ely Halls, you’ll be sharing a bathroom with dozens of strangers and all germs they harbor. Many bacteria and fungi thrive in environments that are moist and warm, like the floor of a shower.

According to a study by Simmons College Center for Hygiene and Health in Home and Community, shower floors are the most contaminated surfaces in college dorms. Yup. Dirtier than the toilet.

Tinea pedis, also known as athlete’s foot, is a common fungal infection, according to

Simmons College. You can become infected by having contact with the fungus directly or from contact with skin cells from someone else who is already infected. In most cases, it will cause a red and itchy rash on your feet and can be treated with an antifungal cream.

If left untreated, it can spread to other areas of the body.

In addition to fungi, shower floors host a wide array of bacteria. Any open lesions on your feet, even just a scrape, provide an entry for bacterial infection.

Some easy ways to keep your feet free from infection are to wash them thoroughly with soap and water, allow them to dry completely before putting on any socks or shoes and to wear a pair of waterproof shoes like flip flops to create a barrier between your feet and the floor while you shower, according to Everyday Health.

Before you head for the shower, be sure to invest in a pair of cheap flip flops to put your best foot forward this semester!

Shower shoes help prevent fungal infections.

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The officer asked if she could look in the bag, and the student said that she could. According to police reports, the officer looked in the bag and did not observe anything suspicious. The officer advised the students that the lot they were in is a private lot and they were trespassing.

Two more officers arrived on scene. Campus Police searched the area and observed a College key on a lanyard, a Juul electronic cigarette lying on the ground and an empty, ripped up plastic bag, police said. As one officer continued to search the area, the other two officers spoke with the male students.

One male student admitted to smoking marijuana earlier at the Carlton Avenue Construction Lot with his friend, and said he still had marijuana in his backpack, police said. Campus Police read the male student who admitted to smoking marijuana his Miranda Rights, to which he agreed to waive his rights and signed the Uniform Mercer County Rights form.

Campus Police also went over the Consent to Search form, and the student advised that he understood the information and consented to the officer searching his bag, according to police reports. Once the form was signed, Campus Police searched the backpack, which showed negative results for any illegal substances.

The male student said that he thought the marijuana was in the bag and did not know where it could be.

Campus Police searched the male student and did not find anything to be on him, police said. The plastic bag was the only item that may have contained marijuana, but it was ripped and there was no residue in the bag.

According to police reports, the bag did not smell of marijuana but smelled of mint tobacco. After finding negative results of illegal substances, Campus Police advised the male students that they were free to leave and walk back to their residence halls, and again advised the students that they were trespassing and the incident would be

Student vomits twice after drinking five Svedka shots Campus Police responded to a report of an unconscious intoxicated male in Wolfe Hall at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 9. Upon arrival, Campus Police met with the community adviser outside one of the men’s bathrooms in Wolfe Hall. The CA informed Campus Police that the intoxicated male student was alert and conscious, but had been throwing up. The CA stated the that the student’s roommate contacted her and informed her of the state that he was in, police said.

Campus Police entered the bathroom and noticed that the student was in the first stall on the right and was using the bathroom. The student was responsive and Campus Police instructed him to finish using the bathroom and to come out of the stall. Though his speech was slurred, he was able to communicate and answer all questions appropriately.

The student exited the stall without a shirt on and had vomit on his back, shorts and legs. When asked what he had to drink, he stated that he had five shots of Svedka vodka at around 8 p.m. He said he was drinking in Wolfe Hall, but was unsure of the room number, according to police reports.

At approximately 12:40 a.m., TCNJ EMS arrived on scene and assumed patient care. Pro-staff also responded to the scene, police said. At approximately 1:18 a.m., TCNJ EMS deemed the student to be in stable condition and able to care for himself for the remainder of the evening. The male student refused any further medical treatment or transport to a medical facility. Before escorting the male student back to his room, Campus Police allowed him to take a shower, police said. When the student was done showering, Campus Police escorted him back to his room.

When Campus Police exited Wolfe Hall, Pro-staff contacted Campus Police to report that the student

started vomiting again after they left. Campus Police went back to Wolfe Hall and entered the men’s restroom, and the student was in a shower getting changed into a clean pair of clothes, police said. Campus Police requested for TCNJ EMS to return to the location to reassess. The student exited the shower and waited for TCNJ EMS to arrive. TCNJ EMS arrived at approximately 1:30 a.m. and began assuming patient care.

TCNJ EMS deemed the student to be in stable condition and able to care for himself the remainder of the evening, police said. The student refused any further medical treatment or transport to a medical facility.

He was not issued a summons due to New Jersey’s 911 Lifeline Legislation.

Intoxicated student stumbles into wooded area near Townhouse South While assisting on a lockout in Townhouse East at approximately 12:22 a.m. on Sept. 1, Campus Police was approached by a community adviser who said there was an intoxicated male in the woods near Townhouse South. Campus Police went to the wooded area near Townhouse South where they found a male on C Street near George Ackerman park who appeared to be intoxicated. The male student advised that he was attending a house party on Pennington Road, where he consumed five cans of Natural Light Beer, police said.

Ewing Township EMS arrived on scene to evaluate the male student. The male student was determined to be OK and refused further medical treatment.

He signed a refusal for Ewing Township EMS and was issued a summons for underage drinking, police said. He was also advised of his Ewing Township court date and time. His roommate arrived at C Street and walked him back to his dorm room, according to police reports.

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CBS fires CEO amid sexual assault claims

By Ariel Steinsaltz Staff Writer

The CEO of CBS, Leslie Moonves, was let go from the network on Sept. 10 after he was accused of multiple instances of sexual assault by six female CBS employees, according to ABC News.

In a statement, Moonves denied the allegations, saying that he had consensual relations with three of the women who accused him and that the other stories were fabricated, according to ABC News.

In light of the allegations, CBS and Moonves will donate $20 million to organizations supporting the Me Too movement and workplace equality, according to ABC News.

Moonves’ release from CBS comes as part of the larger Me Too movement, which has contributed to several men in prominent fields, such as entertainment and politics, stepping down due to allegations of sexual harassment.

The term “Me Too” in reference to sexual violence was coined in 2006 by Tarana Burke, a civil rights activist. The current

movement was ignited after a New York Times article published in October of 2017 accused Harvey Weinstein of sexually abusing women over the span of multiple decades.

After this, the message “Me Too” began surfacing again as several more men were accused, including actor Kevin Spacey and former Minnesota senator Al Franken, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Joseph Iannello, CBS’s chief operating officer, will serve as acting chief executive officer until a replacement for Moonves is found, according to ABC News.

Despite the circumstances of his departure from CBS, Moonves could still receive up to $120 million in severance pay, depending on the results of an internal investigation conducted by CBS. However, the Time’s Up movement, a movement against sexual harassment and in support of workplace equality, urged CBS to instead donate that money to organizations that support workplace safety and combat sexual harassment, according to Rolling Stone.

Time’s Up advocates wrote a letter to CBS, in which they also implored the

Moonves denies allegations of sexual misconduct.

company to make changes to its corporate structure and workplace culture. The letter called for investigations into any sexual harassment allegations, oversight of the workplace and a safe working environment, according to the Rolling Stone.

The movement also encouraged CBS to make its workplace more diverse, and to

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make sure that there were no pay gaps due to gender or race. The movement accused the company of not hiring enough underrepresented groups to their board to reflect the network’s viewership, and assert that a lack of diversity and inclusion allows for more sexual harassment, according to Rolling Stone.

Boko Haram seizes northern Nigerian town

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The Nigerian military restores order after the attack.

By James Wright Staff Writer

The Nigerian military has restored order after the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram took control of the town of Gudumbali on

Sept. 7, according to The Guardian.

This most recent display of violence has raised concerns regarding the security of the country and its ability to withstand such attacks from the group. At least eight civilians

are estimated to have been killed and thousands more were forced to flee from their homes in the terrorist group’s first successful seizure of a town in more than two years, according to The Guardian.

“The encounter took place when the insurgents attacked the community, set some buildings ablaze and quickly withdrew from the community,” said Nigerian Army Spokesman Brig Gen Texas Chuwu, according to The Guardian.

Chuwu went on to explain that the military response was sufficient enough to restore order, and that reinforcements have been sent to protect the area.

Boko Haram is a militant Islamist group based in northeast Nigeria, according to The

Council of Foreign Relations.

Founded in 2002, the group, led by cleric Mohammed Yusuf, aims to establish and maintain Sharia law, which is a legal system that regulates citizens’ public and private behaviors.

The group also wishes to implement a strict interpretation of the Quran and their intention is to transform Nigeria into a fundamentalist Islamic state.

The group’s followers, called Yusuffiya, consist mainly of northern Islamic students and clerics, many of whom struggle to find stable and productive work.

It is for this reason that many join the group and remain committed to their cause, according to The Council of Foreign Relations.

Boko Haram militants are mainly located in northern Nigeria,

specifically in areas such as Borno and Gudumbali. Due to their strict adherence to instituting Sharia law and forming a fundamentalist state, the group forbids participation in Nigerian politics until the system is completely overrun by extremist ideology, according to CNN. More than nine years of conflict has claimed at least 20,000 lives in northeast Nigeria and has left towns and cities completely ravaged by the terrorist actions of Boko Haram, according to The Guardian.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to get tougher on the extremists in order to completely dispel them from Nigeria. He wants to provide his citizens with more security from the insurgent threat, according to The Guardian.

Assailant stabs Brazilian presidential candidate

By Jesse Stiller Staff Writer

A Brazilian far-right presidential candidate, Jair Bolsonaro, was stabbed in the stomach on Sept. 6 at a campaign event in the city of Juiz de Fora, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. Bolsonaro is a frontrunner in Brazil’s presidential election this October, according to The New York Times.

A video taken during the campaign rally, which has been widely circulated on the internet, shows Bolsonaro being stabbed by an unknown assailant. The attack took place while Bolsonaro was hoisted on the shoulders of supporters and carried through the streets in celebration of the event, according to the New York Times.

Bolsonaro’s supporters immediately came to his aid. He was rushed to the hospital to undergo emergency surgery to stop internal and external bleeding.

Doctors noted that Bolsonary was conscious, but in a state of shock due to the life-threatening nature of the injuries, according to The New York Times.

Brazilian authorities stated a 40-year-old was beaten by the crowd shortly after the attack and was arrested by authorities. The man was taken into custody and confessed to stabbing Bolsonaro in the stomach

multiple times, according to The Washington Post.

“The perforation reached part of the liver, the lung, and the bowel strap. He lost a lot of blood, came to the hospital with pressure of 10/3, almost dead...His condition now seems stabilized. Pray, Please!” Bolsonaro’s son Flavio tweeted shortly after the attack.

During his controversial campaign, Bolsonaro has openly praised Brazil’s military-style dictatorship, and remarked that the military should have killed more dissidents to the dictatorship, according to Reuters.

Bolsonaro also picked former Army General Antonio Mourao for his running mate. Mourao has warned the government that the military would take over if the courts failed to prosecute and try corrupt politicians, according to Reuters.

The supreme court of Brazil was considering charging Bolsonaro of inciting hate for a statement he made that was considered racist. That charge was thrown out, but the court is still considering whether an additional comment he made against a congresswoman stating that he “Would not have (intercourse) with her because she did not deserve it” would be constituted as inciting rape, according to Reuters.

Bolsonaro’s poll numbers have increased as a result of the incident, leading the field in first-round polls,

Far-right Brazilians support Bolsonaro.

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but showing him losing to opponents in a runoff election. His supporters include Brazilian Evangelicals, who identify with the candidate’s pro-gun and antiLGBTQ+ views, according to ABC News.

Bolsonaro went into surgery again on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to repair adhesions in his intestinal walls that resulted from the attack. The surgery was reportedly successful and the candidate is recovering well, but it is unknown when he will be allowed back onto the campaign trail, according to Reuters.

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Editorial

Meditation can help ease students’ stress

It was 8 p.m. on a Wednesday night. I had been sitting alone at the desk in my room for hours, hunched over my laptop with a curve in my spine that would compel any grandmother who saw me to stop in her tracks and scold me to sit up straight.

I had four classes scheduled for the following day, with hours of homework assigned for each. I was attempting to read one of the many PDFs tabbed on Adobe Acrobat, but the words kept waltzing across the page.

I could feel my heart trying harder and harder to double-bounce the rest of my body off a trampoline. The tiny blonde hairs on my arms were all standing at attention, with beads of cold sweat traveling circuitously around them as if it were an obstacle course.

My thoughts were meteors showering across my brain, bouncing off the interior surface of my skull, occasionally bumping into one another on their tangential path.

This was my second panic attack of the semester, and I still hadn’t made it through the first full week of classes.

I found myself questioning for the umpteenth time whether I was actually cut out for the real world post-graduation, when my phone buzzed. I flipped my phone over hoping it was one of my friends asking me to get coffee so I could have a “legitimate” excuse to leave my desk. However, the notification didn’t come from another person — it came from a robot.

Next to an orange icon it wrote: “Get some Headspace.”

Headspace is a meditation app one of my coworkers told me to download a few months ago when I was struggling with my sleep schedule. It comes loaded with curated playlists designed to help with stress, focus, anxiety and, what was most relevant to me at the time, sleep.

The most appealing part about the program is that the user can choose how long they want to meditate, and the guided message will be adjusted accordingly. When I first downloaded the app I started with three minute increments, gradually building myself up to 10 to 20-minute sessions. I ended up using it every day during the summer, and found over time it helped me get better sleep.

But when I went moved back to the College without my 9 to 5 work schedule, my entire routine changed. Between figuring out how to balance my new class and work schedule, going on vacation over Labor Day weekend and meeting up with friends late at night, all of my healthy habits were pushed aside, including my evening meditation. Headspace sends me notifications every day, but over the past week I’ve ignored all of them.

In that moment of panic, I knew I had to do something to break the cycle of consternation. I took a deep breath, sat back in my chair, and opened the app. I scrolled to a three-minute session titled “Panicking” and let a friendly, familiar voice talk me down. After the session ended my mind started to become re-centered, but my heart rate was still elevated, so I repeated the same program.

By the end of the second meditation I felt at ease, ready to tackle each assignment. Looking back, those six minutes were infinitely more productive than the past four hours spent switching between tabs on my computer.

Meditation has an array of benefits, including decreased depression and anxiety, improved ability to focus and increased retention of information. Studies have shown that meditation may actually lower the risk of contracting an inflammatory disease, according to the Biological Psychiatry Journal.

If you want to try meditating with other people, the College also has free resources on campus through the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, including weekly 30-minute drop-in meditation sessions and more structured nine-week non-credit mindfulness courses.

To those who are new to meditation, I must inform you it will likely take you some substantial practice before a six-minute session will calm you down from a full-fledged panic attack.

I can personally attest that if you put the work in now, meditation will save you a lot of time and stress in the future.

— Heather Haase Web Editor If you are struggling with anxious feelings, reach out to the College’s Counseling and Psychological Services at 609-771-2247.

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“I’ve played this sport for about seven years now. You really come into contact with a lot of diverse individuals and I think that’s what I value the most. We get on the field — there’s 15 of us as one — even though we come from different backgrounds.”

— Ryan Parker Senior criminology major

“I think we introduce the campus to a lot of music that they might not have heard of before, and we give students opportunities to have their voice be heard.”

— Sara Weingarter Junior graphic design major and WTSR Station Manager

“I loved this game because it showed me that there are audiences for many types of experiences. You have to know who those people are and what they value.

My mom valued nature and the game spoke to her because she could push a flower petal around.”

— Josh Fishburn Assistant Professor of interactive multimedia

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Opinions

Party scene marginalizes some students

By Katherine Holt Having fun means something different for everybody; some people might enjoy playing sports while others enjoy spending their day cuddled up with a good book.

At the College, there are hundreds of different clubs and activities for students to get involved in, but for many young adults, the main source of “having a good time” is typically associated with going out to parties.

Most of us have been exposed to the sticky cement floors and strange odors of fraternity house basements, even though almost anywhere else in the world is a better alternative for spending leisure time.

Every weekend, hundreds of college students put on their most flattering outfits and head to the same stinky basements to have a good time, regardless of the location.

As someone who always loved having a good time in high school, I could never understand why I seemed to be one of the only people that could never see the appeal in spending Saturday nights this way.

After being exposed to what a typical “college party” was like, I found myself being drawn to spending my weekends

doing other things. However, it wasn’t that I just did not like the smell of the house or the lack of toilet paper in the bathroom — it was just that I never had a good time.

I asked myself what was different about college parties compared to other social gatherings I had attended before, and realized that “hooking up” seemed to be the main priority for most people in attendance, and that was something I was not looking to do considering I am in a long-term relationship.

In high school, my friends and I looked forward to taking control of the aux cord and blasting our favorite song of the summer on repeat all night at parties. We went out with friends to dance and laugh, and those of us who were single would flirt appropriately.

In college, despite how often they seem to go out, most of my friends tell me that there are many nights they either leave early or are tempted to because they are simply not having fun.

It seems that what are often now considered the wildest nights are not the ones that everyone stays up all night dancing, but rather the ones with the most amount of hookups. The morningafter-stories you hear from your friends consist of little talk about what they

Weekend parties often perpetuate hookup culture. were doing the night before and more about who they were doing.

More and more of my friends who loved going out when they were single feel less inclined to go out now that they are in relationships, but, shouldn’t a party just be about having fun regardless of

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your relationship status?

I hope that the glorious age of 21 will bring some bigger and better opportunities for having a good time. Hopefully, all of my friends, both single and taken, and I can go out and focus on just being together and enjoying the night.

PS4 reigns as champion of modern gaming consoles

Rivalry between the consoles dates back to 2001.

By Joe Martorano Sony debuted its first gaming console, the Playstation One, in 1994. It is widely considered to be the father of all playing consoles,

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and my own father bought one after its release.

It appeared that Sony was going to dominate the gaming console market until Microsoft released the Xbox in 2001,

which ignited the competition between the two companies.

More than 10 years later, Sony released the Playstation Four (PS4) and Microsoft has released the Xbox One, which raises the important question –– which one is better?

The PS4 is superior to the Xbox One in several ways. The PS4 offers virtual reality, or the use of technology to create a simulated environment.

This kind of technology is rapidly taking over the gaming community. The user wears a headset that displays an environment in front of his or her eyes. He or she also may hold two wireless controllers that act as hands within the game. The user then attaches a camera, which tracks head and hand movements, to the top of the television screen. When the user looks to the right or left in real life, the screen that is in the headset mimics their movements, allowing the player to feel like they are actually in the game.

This new technology brings games to life and gives developers more chances to implement new ideas. For example,

horror games, such as “Resident Evil” can have more jump scares and appear to be more frightening than they actually are. Players are more engaged when they experience the same emotions as the main character in the game.

The PS4 has tons of console exclusive games that are better than Xbox’s exclusive games.

To be fair, Xbox has games like “Halo” and “Gears of War,” which are fun to play but are starting to lose popularity as new titles are released. Some of the popular Playstation exclusives are “God of War,” “Uncharted 4” and the recently released “Spider Man.” Playstation has a variety of enthralling games that continue to bring in new players every day. Some of my friends who own Xboxes are jealous that I have the opportunity to play “Spiderman” on my console while they are only able to watch it on YouTube.

I have friends who claim that the Xbox One controller is more comfortable than the Playstation controller, but that

does not make it superior. The PS4 controller is smaller than the Xbox One’s controller and has a touchpad that is similar to one you would find on a laptop. Developers continuously invent new ways to utilize this touchpad in their games such as swiping on it to select different items or swiping up to drop items on the ground. New tactics like these engage gamers and make those games more enjoyable to play.

The new innovative technology that the PS4 console itself and the controller offer is changing how games are developed and played, thus creating a better playing experience.

Also, the PS4 offers multiple exclusive games that Xbox users cannot play. These games seem to be more of a hit with today’s gaming community, which helps the Playstation community grow.

As new technology advances and Xbox makes upgrades, then maybe it will become the better console. Until then, PS4 will continue to reign as the best console of our generation.

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Students share opinions around campus “Does hookup culture dominate the College’s party scene?”

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Jasana Lamichhane, a sophomore psychology major.

“It really depends on what you want to get out of it. I don’t know if it dominates.”

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James Waters, a junior biology major.

“When you’re a freshman it does, but as you get older it loses its luster.”

“Do you prefer the PS4 or the Xbox One?”

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Anthony Ehrline, a senior health and exercise science major.

“The Xbox One, because all of my friends have it and I like the controller better.”

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Michael Roura, a senior finance major.

“The Xbox One has much better apps and I can play ‘Halo’ on it.”

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Fun Stuff Happy Autumn!

Find your way out of the maze.

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Features

Career / Investment bank recruits interns

Left: JP Morgan employees discuss their professional growth. Right: Alumni elaborate on the internship’s application process. continued from page 1 about everything throughout the firm, because the point of the internship is to get a full view on this business.”

As a graduate of the College who went through the program, Conroy explained what the application process was like before landing a role at JP Morgan.

“It was pretty easy for me to apply through the career center site,” he said. “A few weeks later I got an email saying I got an interview, and then within four days I got an offer.”

That straightforward process can be accredited to the College being one of the core schools that JP Morgan deems as reputable source for student interns.

“The biggest thing we like to reiterate is that we know the quality of students that go to this school,” Scotto said.

“We worked very hard to get TCNJ identified as a core

school into the GFBM program because of that.”

JP Morgan has more than 270 thousand employees and locations in over 60 countries, yet it also recognizes the importance of keeping in contact with a relatively small school like the College.

“You have a voice here,” Scotto said. “You have recent graduates — people who know what you’re going through and understand the quality of students that are here.”

Recruiters at JP Morgan understand the difficulty of gaining notoriety as a relatively small school, which is another reason why they are eager to take students from the College.

“TCNJ is a smaller school and it doesn’t quite have the presence that maybe some of the other larger schools would have, but we’ve worked hard to ensure that students here are a part of the program,” Scotto said.

Hena Parmar, a junior international business major

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and former intern, expressed the value of her summer at JP Morgan.

“Because I’m not a finance major or an accounting major, there was a lot I didn’t know technical-wise, but I never felt that I was at a disadvantage because there was always someone on my team who’s willing to teach you,” she said.

Michael Martis, a junior finance major, noted that the presentation made him eager to learn more about the internship.

“I definitely want to apply,” he said. “I really liked (the alumni) talking about their experiences. I’m pretty excited to talk to them.”

Applications for the 10-week summer Global Finance & Business Management program will become available on Oct. 14.

Poster sale supports student radio station Annual event inspires students to personalize their dorms

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The sale is highly anticipated among upperclassmen.

By Evan Berrios Correspondent

In search of the final touch to make their dorms feel like home, students flocked to the Brower Student Center on Sept. 11 and Sept. 12 for to purchase posters, magnets and stickers during the annual poster sale hosted by College’s radio station, WTSR 91.3 FM. The poster sale is often a hit among students due to its wide variety of artwork available. While providing students with means of personalizing their dorm, the sale also provides 91.3 WTSR with the majority of its funding for the year.

Sara Weingarter, a junior graphic design major and WTSR’s station manager, explained the impact that the poster sale

has on the radio station. Although the posters are provided by the Beyond The Wall, a pop-up poster company, the radio station receives a portion of the proceeds.

“It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year,” Weingartner said. “It helps us fund all the other stuff we do throughout the year like merch sales and our end of the year banquet.”

The College’s radio station allows the campus community to experience a diverse selection of music and talk shows.

“I think we introduce the campus to a lot of music that they might not have heard of before, and we give students opportunities to have their voice be heard,” Weingartner said. “We’re an independent and alternative station, which doesn’t really define a genre. That basically means we play everything you

don’t hear on Top 40 radio. We play indie pop, folk stuff, hip hop shows, R&B shows and an overall wide variety.”

Beyond the Wall’s posters featured graphics of artistic scenery, music genres and TV shows, catering to a wide variety of tastes.

“We’ve been slammed,” said Karleen Carter, a Beyond The Wall employee.

“Lines going on the entire day. It’s definitely a very popular event especially for the second, third and fourth year students.

Our most popular posters are definitely our Tyler The Creator posters, Frank Ocean, Cowboy BeBop, Rick and Morty and especially Harry Potter.”

Students were eager to browse selections offered at the sale, and were hoping to take home pieces that would add character to the cinder block walls of

their on-campus residences.

“I enjoy the poster sale every year because each time it’s another opportunity to express yourself in a different way, bring a little light and color into your room or just (add to) whatever aesthetic you’re already going with,” said Diamond Hackley, a junior psychology major. “I just like that it gives you an opportunity to do something fun without having to go too far to get it.”

Marcus Allen, a senior journalism and professional writing and African American studies double major, was also enthusiastic about the sale.

“I feel like it brings artistic life to the community,” Allen said. “It allows people who aren’t as artistic to capture someone else’s ideas so they can take it as their own as well.”

Beyond the Wall offers a wide selection of artwork.

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Fun Stuff Rough week? Here are some laughs to get you through it.

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: Sept.‘93

Campus Style

College cracks down on smoking

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Smoking policies remain a contested issue on campus.

Every week, Features Editor Emmy Liederman hits the archives and finds old Signals that relate to current College topics and top stories.

In October of 1993, the College established a smoking policy that was considered strict for its time. The policy banned smoking throughout campus except for designated areas and dorm rooms, given that the residents had their roommate’s permission to smoke and that the door was closed. Many students were angered by the news — Dae Rebeck, a non-smoker, told The Signal she thought it was “...an outrage. Smokers pay so much money to be here, and if they can’t smoke, it is a violation of their rights. Next they’ll be running around bagging methane gas out of my ass.”

In the last decade, cigarettes have been stigmatized and widely replaced with electronic smoking devices. These devices are growing in popularity, which raises the question of whether the administration will crack down on these devices like it did with cigarettes in 1993.

A new smoking policy, to take effect Oct. 16, bans smoking all over campus except in residence hall rooms and designated outside areas, according to a letter from Associate Vice President of Facilities Management and Planning Greg Bressler to the

Committee on Quality of Campus Life.

According to state regulations, indoor smoking areas can be created in areas that are physically separated from areas the public uses or passes through. Bressler’s letter, however, says Trenton State has no such areas.

The state regulations cited are listed under Subchapter 11, “Indoor Air Quality Standards and Procedures for Buildings Occupied by Public Employees,” under the State Uniform Construction Code Act and the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act. Copies of these regulations are available through the Office of Campus Safety.

“No smoking” signs will be put up in the main entrances and foyers of all campus buildings. Once they are up, “the College will officially be declared a smoke-free institution,” according to the letter. Smoking will also be forbidden in state-owned vehicles.

Designated smoking areas will be established outside, away from building entrances. The letter states that “all members of the College community are responsible for achieving and maintaining a smokefree environment.”

Lions Plate

Left: Pair rainboots with a comfortable dress. Right: Printed umbrellas can brighten up a rainy day.

By Lexy Yulich Columnist Due to the rainy weather, our campus has not seen its fair share of sunshine recently. Despite the dreary clouds, you can brighten your mood on rainy days with vibrant outfits. Here are several tips for dressing for the rainy weather that are comfortable, yet stylish and cheerful.

1. Wear yellow. There is a reason yellow rain boots have been popular in movies, TV shows and even on the runway for quite some time. When there is no sun out, yellow boots, or any yellow-colored clothes, emulate the sunshine. Yellow is an easy color to wear because it is generally paired with neutral colors. Pair a yellow sweater with black jeans and rain boots, or wear a neutral-colored outfit with yellow rain boots.

2. Baseball caps. If it is only misting outside, baseball caps can help keep your hair tame while adding style to your outfit.

Pair your favorite hat with a cozy sweater or sweatshirt, leggings and either sneakers or rain boots.

3. Comfy dress. Maybe you need to

dress up for a class presentation, or you don’t want to let the rain stop you from dressing up. Comfortable dresses such as shift and T-shirt dresses should be your go-to staple for rainy days. Pair a striped T-shirt dress with your favorite rain boots and a cardigan for a simple yet trendy rainy day outfit.

4. Fun printed umbrella. Who says umbrellas can’t be an accessory? There are plenty of stores such as Forever 21, Marshalls and H&M that sell printed umbrellas. I purchased a Dalmatian print umbrella last year, and it always puts a smile on my face. Fun umbrellas are not only useful for blocking the rain, but they also brighten up the mood when it is chilly and rainy.

5. Messy ponytails or buns. How many times have you straightened or curled your hair only to find out it’s raining?

Sometimes the best hairstyle is one that embraces your natural hair. When it’s raining, your hair will likely get damp, and all the effort you put into styling it will go to waste. Put your hair in a messy ponytail or bun so it is away from your face but won’t get messed up in the rain.

Hearty chicken Noodle soup

Left: Vegetables add a boost of nutrients to your soup. Right: A warm bowl of chicken soup is a tasty way to combat flu season.

By Shannon Deady Columnist Flu season is right around the corner, and if you’re susceptible to allergies that come with the changing weather, you are probably already sneezing. There’s no cure for the sniffles like mom’s old fashioned chicken noodle soup, and dorm room ramen just can’t compare.

With a longer ingredient list than I was used to, I was hesitant to take on my mom’s recipe the

first time I got sick while I was at the College, but I knew I had to give it a try. The process was so much easier than I expected, and I found the recipe left me with enough soup to last me three days. I could share some with sick friends and pack the rest away in a container to freeze for emergency colds and stomach bug disasters, so it was well worth the trouble.

Make some for yourself before the fall sniffles strike!

Makes: About 12 servings

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Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs 2 cups water 1 box low-sodium chicken broth 1 package egg noodles 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 small onion Olive oil Pepper to taste Paprika to taste Large pot and casserole dish Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Season chicken thighs generously with paprika and pepper and place in casserole dish with ¼ cup chicken broth. Cook chicken for an hour and a half, turning halfway through.

3. While chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables by chopping into small pieces.

4. Wait until chicken is out of the oven and cooling to cook the vegetables. Set stove to medium heat and drizzle olive oil in a large pot before adding chopped onion, carrots and celery. Cook

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mixture for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Remove bones and skin from thoroughly cooked chicken (most should fall off of the bone) and cut into small pieces.

6. Add remaining broth from package with 2 cups of water to the large pot, stirring to distribute vegetables. Stir in chicken and egg noodles.

7. Let soup cook on medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pepper to taste.

8. Let cool and enjoy!

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ cashes out in cultural film

The film features a grand wedding that follows Asian traditions.

By Amani Salahudeen Staff Writer

“Crazy Rich Asians,” the movie everyone’s been swooning over for the past month, is more revolutionary than you think — it is a movie about self discovery and being comfortable with your heritage.

It is important for everyone to be able to envision themselves as characters that are portrayed on TV, and recently, people have started to speak up about movies casting a mainly all-white cast –– just take a look at “Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist” or “Charmed.” Hollywood is heading in the right

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direction by including more Asian representation, which is why it is so crucial for more people to go and watch it.

The movie, based on the novel by Kevin Kwan and directed by Jon M. Chu, is about an economics professor at New York University, Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), who has an American-Chinese background. She falls in love with the ever so charismatic (and rich) Nick Young, who is played by Henry Golding. This movie has an incredible cast.

Of course, Rachel has no clue how rich he is or what his massive overbearing family is like. Even Nick downplays his family’s importance. Rachel tells Nick, “You’re like the Prince William of Asia!” To which he responds, “I’m much

more of a Harry.”

It is often unusual when a movie lives up to the hype, but this is the case for “Crazy Rich Asians.” I loved that there were underlying messages sprinkled throughout the film, such as the importance of family and standing up for what you believe is right even if everyone else is against you.

This film is a meet-the-family romantic comedy with an Asian flair. Seeing an all-Asian cast on screen was pretty groundbreaking for a Hollywood movie. It also gave a nod to Korean dramas about disapproving in-laws and fairy-tale like romance.

Perhaps on the surface the movie might seem like a frivolous rom-com, but I believe it can still be relatable.

Having relatives play a major role in your life is also something most Asians can relate to. There’s a scene where everyone is on a huge WhatsApp group just for family. That part is all too familiar for me.

As an Asian-American I often find it difficult to find a balance between the two cultures, because when you visit family overseas they see you as a foreigner, but when you’re living in the U.S. you’re also perceived as foreigner. Learning to be comfortable in your own skin and of your heritage can be difficult growing up and I was amazed by how well they demonstrated that struggle in “Crazy Rich Asians.”

One of the most heartbreaking scenes occurs during the climax which is when Rachel apologizes to her mom for all the difficulty she went through, and her Mom states: “Don’t be sorry. You listen to me: Everything that has happened in my past life is the reason why I got you.”

If that quote doesn’t make you want to see this tearjerker film, I don’t know what will. After all, it’s loud, it’s funny, it’s “Crazy, Rich, Asians.”

‘Red Light’ drives viewers’ imaginations wild Short film digs deep into human psyche

Left: Ruth hallucinates while waiting in traffic. Right: Tullock gives a haunting performance as the short’s sole character.

By Nicole Zamlout Reviews Editor Waiting at a red light is an annoying part of driving many have participated in with no alternative. Some choose to yell and vent at the glaring light to pass the time. Some distract themselves with their phone, the radio or their thoughts.

In the Vimeo short film “Red Light,” the brash and lively protagonist Ruth chooses to spend this time spinning a tale of identity, freedom and love lost.

With no one but herself to appreciate her work, she uses the car and her own voice to act out the tragedy of a good life gained, only to be lost by her own hubris.

As she spins her fictitious tale of

woe, the scene stays awash in the red glare of the traffic light, reminding the viewer of where we are — with a bored woman trying to pass time.

A film like this, which is essentially a one woman show, is difficult to make.

Any actress would feel they need to overcompensate their acting for the lack of dialogue. However, that is not the case with Jen Tullock’s performance as Ruth.

She is able to create a complex story with compelling characters using no more than a few voice inflections and a couple of shifts of her car seat. Her acting is masterful as she spins out what amounts to a Shakespearean tragedy — the rise of a woman who seems to have it all, who loses it when she forgets how good her

life is; spiraling down into depression, she only reconciles with her husband at the very end as she dies of cancer.

Casting a random passerby as a lost love, her performance shows so much nuance you forget you are sitting in a car with a relatively young woman waiting at a light. Entertaining, witty and creative, Tullock makes the whole scenario work.

While Tullock’s performance whisks us away on this journey of identity, the stubborn consistency of the red stop light both lulls viewers into the narrative and jolts viewers out of it. In certain parts, it aids Ruth’s telling, such as when she is “traveling around the country.”

Other times, such as on the beach with her fictional fiancee Terry, it creates a

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sharp enough juxtaposition to shatter the illusion. The use of lighting is odd and thrilling all at once, making the viewer straddle the line between immersion and tonal dissonance.

The score, while much subtler than the lighting of the film, aids the tale just as beautifully. It cradles the narrative in soothing tones throughout, picking up in times of joy and slowing in times of sadness. It never felt out of place and made the story all the more heartbreaking. It helps sell the tale Ruth is spinning as the light burns on.

The film takes such a simple, mundane past time and tells a story Shakespeare would kill for. It asks the viewer about what we want out of life, and shows us the amusing and potent power of our own imagination.

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Noname reserves ‘Room 25’ for herself

By Nadir Roberts Art & Entertainment Editor If you haven’t explored Soundcloud, Audiomack or even YouTube to search for new artists, then you’re doing something wrong. If you haven’t heard Noname’s music yet — and not just her many features — then you’re also doing something wrong. The 26-year-old rapper and poet has released her second studio album, “Room 25,” on streaming services on Sept. 14.

The whole album was produced by Phoelix, an American multi-instrumentalist and vocalist based in Chicago. He has worked with the likes of Saba, Smino and his own projects. He provides the chorus on the album’s the ninth track, “Part of Me.” In her hometown neighborhood of Bronzeville in Chicago, Noname shares the same musical prowess as other artists gaining a bigger following like Saba, Mick Jenkins, J.I.D and more.

The 11-song tracklist runs for 35 minutes (but you’ll want to have it on repeat) and expresses her many thoughts on sex, politics and her personal life.

After her debut album, “Telefone,” which was shared with fans in July of 2016, Noname continued to blaze any feature she was on.

She worked alongside artists such as Jeremih, Smino and her long-time friend Chance The Rapper. Chance and Noname first collaborated back in 2013 on Chance’s song “Lost” from his Acid Rap project. She also worked with Mick Jenkins that same year on his “Trees &

Truths” mixtape in the song “The Truth.”

The monotone yet still soulful first track off the album is “Self” in which Noname touches on sex, religion and politics in just two verses. This track is somewhat of a subtle flex of her talent even though many people have still yet to discover the rapper. She acknowledges her underrated status as a female rapper a couple times in the song, rapping “And yall still thought a bitch couldn’t rap, huh.”

Coming fresh off the two-year hiatus from her first studio album, Noname has shifted gears in her musical approach and her friends have been the influence. After her move from Chicago to Los Angeles, she developed a close-knit group of comedic friends that do stand-up on the West Coast. Fellow artists, Saba and Smino, who have been seen a lot with Noname recently, collaborate and completely set the studio ablaze on the eighth track, “Ace.” On her darker moments in the album, she gets deep and let listeners feel the hurt in her heart. On the fifth song in the album, titled “Don’t Forget About Me,” she opens up and gets down to the nitty gritty with a flow so distinct and simple.

“Your momma at the table crying, all her hair gone / Feeling fishy finding Chemo, smoking seaweed for calm,” Noname raps.

Noname has a flow about her that gives her music an overall chill vibe and smooth sound. She describes her music as “lullaby rap,” and it’s a pretty accurate description.

Her soft whispery voice and wordplay comes

This week, WTSR Assistant Music Director EJ Paras highlights some of the best new music that the College’s own radio station, 91.3 FM WTSR, puts into its weekly rotation.

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Noname releases her second album.

like second nature to her and is widely unprecedented. The music she makes and this album specifically make you feel like you’re in a low-lit jazz night club with live instruments and perfect cadence.

The album has many quotable lyrics that you’ll just have to listen to for yourself. Instead of trying to compare her other female rappers like Cardi B or Nicki Minaj, people should give a nod to her underrated musicianship and rap.

‘A Simple Favor’ full of complex themes

Band Name: Middle Kids Album: “Lost Friends” Release Number: Debut Hailing From: Sydney, New South Whales Australia Genre: Blues Rock Label: Domino Recording Company This quiet album packs enough soul for all 12 of its songs. The album takes rock motifs, such as guitar solos and strong guitar overlay melodies, and adds a softer lead vocalist to create a somewhat relaxing yet empowering experience. Each song could potentially be on a completely different album than Lost Friends, but perhaps that is the end message: that life is just a collage of lost friends, from all different chapters of our lives, each walking to their own beat.

Must Hear: “Edge of Town,” “So Long, Farewell, I’m Gone” and “Tell Me Something”

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Nelson and Smothers strike up a friendship after their children ask for playdates.

By Danielle Silvia Production Manager

A regular Saturday night with my best friend entailed the usual –– a casual hangout that invariably ends up with us watching a movie. This time we saw “A Simple Favor,” a dark comedy thriller based on the novel written by Darcey Bell. The movie, starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, had a lot of unexpected twists and turns that filled us with suspense, making it the perfect way to spend the night.

The film opens with a vlog, featuring Kendrick who plays the role of single mom Stephanie Smothers. The vlog is intended for single moms yearning to learn new recipes, activities and simply navigate through daily life as a

single parent. The vlog opens with a tearful Stephanie explaining that her best friend Emily (played by Lively) has been missing for five days after she asked Stephanie for a simple favor — to pick up her son after school.

The movie then cuts to a montage of flashbacks documenting the friendship between Stephanie and Emily. What made this movie unlike any other thriller I’ve ever seen is the way the flashbacks blended with the plot.

It was easy to tell that a specific scene was a flashback, but hazy enough to not be able to understand the order in which the flashbacks were happening. As a viewer, I had to piece together each “memory” on my own to make sense of what was going on, which gave me the role of both the detective and viewer.

Through the flashbacks, we learned that the two women became friends through their sons, who often pleaded for playdates after school, during which Emily and Stephanie would share martinis and spend afternoons chatting.

Emily and Stephanie were very different people; Stephanie embodied the image of the collected, cute schoolgirl and Emily was the spunky, outspoken woman with a mysterious past. Such a dichotomy in characterization made the plot so much deeper and the women’s friendship all the more mysterious.

While we are always so quick to assume we know everything about a person, this movie reminded me that there is more to people than what meets the eye. A seemingly cool and collected Emily had a darkness to her that even her best

friend didn’t know about.

By the end of the movie, I questioned whether Emily and Stephanie were truly best friends. They supported one another through times of trouble, laughed until they cried and spent hours talking like normal friends do, but they both displayed acts of betrayal and hostility toward one another.

But before those bleak and unspeakable moments of cruelty, the two demonstrated what best friendship should be, at least on the surface — having someone who understands you, will be there for you in any situation and will love you unconditionally.

When I left the theater that night with my best friend, I smiled and felt lucky to share the positive aspects of such a special friendship.

Band Name: Thin Lips Album Name: Chosen Family Release Number: 2nd Hailing From: Philadelphia Genre: Pop-punk Label: Lame-O Records This album goes deeper than music.

The group’s album makes a statement about marginalized populations. The phrase “chosen family” refers to queer people who take care of each other like family because their own rejected them. The singer, Chrissy Tashjian, is queer, and he uses confessional lyrics to get his message across –– sometimes you feel like its you against the world.

Sometimes you have to be stronger than the people around you.

Must Hear: “Saying Yes” and “South America”

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Sports

Men’s Rugby

Team / Club hopes for successful comeback season

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Players emphasize brotherhood and bonding.

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“Size doesn’t matter for our team,” Parker said. “What matters more is being together. With a coach, we have a sense of leadership and someone to guide us. So, I think that really drives the team forward.”

Aside from higher team morale and exceptional coaching, the team features three international players, determined veterans and a freshman eager to contribute.

Billy Graessle, a senior biomedical engineering major and team captain, has witnessed many issues within

the team in the past.

“It was super cool to see the team grow after having all the seniors leave my freshman year,” Graessle said. “We were at the bottom when I came in during my freshman year. I saw a lot guys who didn’t commit. We didn’t have a coach. It was hard to keep guys interested.”

According to Graessle, the club’s executive board initiated major reform by persuading Brott-Turpie to coach the team and change its culture.

“Once we got a team and a coach, we started to work with our fundamentals,” Graessle said. “I knew we had potential and last Sunday we showed it. That was just wonderful to see. I’ve been on this team for so long. We had so a habit of losing and now we can come on top. It feels really good.”

Reflecting on the team’s history and brotherhood, Graessle recalled how he got his nickname, “Billy Philly” after he arrived to his first practice wearing a Philadelphia Eagles shirt.

“First day of practice, I wore a Philadelphia eagles shirt and they asked me what my name was,” Graessle said. “I said ‘Billy’ and they were like ‘Oh, Billy Philly!’”

Hailing from Gamlingay, England, Will Kitson, a junior biology major, sees a tremendous difference between American rugby and English rugby.

“It’s more competitive (in England),” Kitson said. “(American rugby) not in the same level as in England and Europe. But there’s definitely good college teams out here.”

Before competing with the men’s club rugby team, Kitson was a kicker for the College’s football team during the 2016 season. After playing rugby for two years, Kitson hopes that rugby will become just as popular in the U.S. as football is becoming abroad.

“It think football is definitely on the up in Europe,” Kitson said. “I hope rugby becomes the same way here.

I feel like a lot of Americans would enjoy rugby.”

Standing at the sidelines at every practice and game is David Crain, a freshman biomedical engineering major. Despite being injured, Crain keeps himself active by recording statistics during matches and watching games to learn rugby.

“This season is great,” Crain said. “(I) love these boys.

It’s great to learn how to play rugby and have fun with it. I expect a great season.”

On Sunday, Sept. 16, the Lions continued their winning-streak when they trounced Molloy College 51-24 at Green Lane fields. While the blistering heat slowed down the team’s offense in the second half, the team took a timeout to rally themselves and clinch its second win of the season.

“I think we did get a little comfortable with the big lead after the first half,” Kamer said. “We missed some tackles.

Then we got together as a team and connected again.”

In spite of two resounding victories, Kamer contends that the rugby team needs to increase its effort so it can become a more popular club sport on campus.

“I think we can continue to grow this team if we continue to win games and get our name out on campus,” Kamer said. “We’re starting to get more recognition.

We’re going to get more drive to go to practice because (players) know what it’s like to win.”

Parker emphasized how commitment and devotion helped the team earn its first win in years.

“It’s building a sense of teamwork,” Parker said. “It’s all about dedication. It’s about getting these guys out here and practicing. As long as we build that teamwork and team ideology, we can get guys out here all day.”

Women’s Soccer

Women’s soccer bounces back quickly from first loss

By Alexandra Parado Sports Editor The women’s soccer team faced two opponents last week: Johns Hopkins University and Rutgers University-Newark.

The Lions fell to Johns Hopkins 1-0, but prevailed against Rutgers-Newark, 4-2. Their undefeated record has been changed and they now hold a record of 3-1.

The Lions traveled to Baltimore, Maryland for a Wednesday night game on Sept. 12. In a matchup of top-10 teams, eighth-ranked Johns Hopkins shut out the College, which is ranked fourth by the NCAA for Division III sports.

Both teams struggled to score in the first 20 minutes of the game.

Johns Hopkins made efforts to score, and junior goalkeeper Nicole DiPasquale could

only block two of the three shots she encountered. Toward the end of the half, freshman defender Jess Hall had an opportunity to score, but her shot was blocked by Johns Hopkins’ keeper. By the end of the first half, Johns Hopkins led 1-0.

The Lions put on an offensive outbreak in the second half attempting to tie the game.

Hopkins defense made play after play to keep the Lions’ score at zero. Hall had a shot that rolled past the keeper but was blocked by a defender. After chasing and controlling the rebound, Hall took a second shot, this time blocked by the keeper.

The Lions tried to score in the second half of the game, but Hopkins’ defense was so absolute that the Lions were unable to score a goal. This unfortunate defeat was the result of strong defense.

The team bounced back from their loss and succeeded against Rutgers-Newark on Saturday, Sept. 15.

The Lions immediately came out strong as soon as the game started. It was evident that the goal that night was to leave the field as winners.

Shots were fired at the Rutgers-Newark keeper, and finally, sophomore forward Julianna Bertolino booted in the ball from 10 yards out. Bertolino was assisted by sophomore forward Julia Obst and freshman forward Randi Smith.

In the 37th minute, the Lions doubled their advantage 2-0. Freshman forward/midfielder Nikki Butler scored her first collegiate goal and shot the ball in the upper-right corner of the net.

The first period ended with a goal

Left: Bertolino scores from 10 yards out. Right: The Lions no longer hold an undefeated record.

by Rutgers-Newark, which brought the score to 2-1.

The second half started just like the first one — the Lions were fired up and continued to send shots at Rutgers-Newark.

Butler gained her second goal of the season, scoring off of a feed from freshman midfielder Lauren McLaughlin. Shortly after, Smith determinedly scored her first collegiate goal after fighting through a pair of defenders.

With just minutes left in the game, Rutgers-Newark scored another goal but ran out of time to catch up to the Lions. The game concluded with a final score of 4-2.

After a week of traveling, the team hosts Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham in Lions Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 19. On Saturday, Sept. 22, they will travel to Mahwah, New Jersey to face Ramapo College.

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Wesley College trounces Lions 62-0 Football

Streb makes five tackles against Wesley.

By Maximillian C. Burgos Staff Writer

The football team faced Wesley College, ranked seventh in NCAA Division III football, on Friday, Sept. 14 in Dover, Delaware. The Lions were shut out 62-0,

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diminishing their overall record to 0-3.

“They (Wesley and Frostburg State University) are both top five caliber teams not just ranked,” said Head Coach Goff. “The positive is, I don’t think we ever quit and our kids weren’t intimidated. We just aren’t there yet.”

Wesley established its dominance early in the game, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions of the game, pushing the score to 27-0 in the first quarter.

“We are struggling everywhere right now,” Goff said. “But we’re going to keep pushing to get better. We’re three games in now and no one in the country has done a two game stretch like we just did. That experience will start to pay off.”

Senior linebacker Jesse Streb had a day for the Lions, despite the final score. Early in the second quarter, Streb intercepted a pass and got it down to Wesley’s 12-yardline. The Lions struggled to capitalize on the field position and turned the ball over on downs. “(Streb) is flying around on film,” Goff said. “He’s a guy we will start to lean on. There is a reason he is wearing the No. 1 jersey.”

Streb made his presence known again late in the third quarter, forcing a fumble that was recovered by freshman defensive back Luke Young. The Lions were gifted with great field position, but simply

couldn’t capitalize turning the ball over on downs again.

Streb finished the game with five tackles, a forced fumble and an interception.

The Lions’ offense struggled to consistently move the ball against another stout defense this week. Freshman running back Mark Pacini did manage to lead the team in rushing with 59 yards on 18 carries.

Junior punter Zach Warcola had another notable performance, averaging 45.6 yards on eight punts. His longest punt of the day was an impressive 56 yards. He also made three punts that were inside the 20, helping his team in the field position battle.

“We just need to find what works for us,” Goff said. “We have to find this team’s identity.”

The Lions are still looking for their first win of the season, and hope to rebound next week against another tough opponent, Salisbury University, when they travel to Salisbury, Maryland for a match on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.

Field Hockey

Messiah College breaks field hockey’s undefeated streak

By Alexandra Parado Sports Editor

The field hockey team broke its undefeated streak in Grantham, Pennsylvania when it fell to Messiah College, 4-2 on Saturday, Sept. 15.

The College, ranked No. 3, falls behind second-ranked Messiah College in the New Jersey Athletic Conference rankings. Last season, the Lions concluded their 2017 season with a one-point deficit against Messiah in the NCAA Tournament semifinals.

Messiah repeated history and succeeded against the Lions, keeping its record undefeated while receding the College’s record to 3-1.

Messiah striked early and put themselves on the scoreboard just a little over five minutes into the game.

In the opening half, both sides remained aggressive even though neither team was able to score a goal. The score remained 1-0 going into the second half of the game.

The Lions put consistent pressure on Messiah during the

beginning of the second half. This perseverance resulted in three penalty corners and three shots, but two shot attempts were blocked and one was too wide to make it into the net.

This burst of force was not enough to flip the score, as Messiah was able to score three more times in the second half of the game.

With five minutes remaining, the Lions scored a pair of goals less than a minute apart from each other. Senior forward/ midfielder Caroline Quinn responded to Messiah’s fourth goal by taking the opportunity to shoot, which resulted in the Lions’ first goal this match. Fifty five seconds later, junior forward/ midfielder Kayla Peterson striked off a penalty corner kick for the team’s second and final goal of the afternoon.

Messiah outshot the Lions 14-8, marking the first time the field hockey team has been outshot by an opponent this season.

The Lions hope to bounce back this week when they travel to Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania to face Gwynedd Mercy University on Tuesday, Sept. 18 and Salisbury University in Maryland on Saturday, Sept. 22.

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Quinn drives past Messiah’s defense to score.

Cross Country

Cross country teams prosper in Bill Fritz Invitational

The men’s team finishes eighth out of 23.

By Malcolm Luck Staff Writer After a week off following the Blue and Gold Alumni Invitational on Sept. 1, the Lions were back

in action, participating in the Bill Fritz Invitational at Rowan University on Saturday, Sept. 15.

The men’s team took eighth place out of 23 teams, while the women’s squad placed seventh

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out of 17.

For the men, top performances were led by freshman William Mayhew, who placed 17th in a packed slate of 245 competitors for the 8k event.

Mayhew’s time of 27:06.43 was also good enough to earn him the top mark for all freshman competitors. Following behind was sophomore Matt Kole, completing the race in 28:01.39, good for 40th place.

Earning 46th place was sophomore Alex Carideo with his time of 28:05.36. Junior Chris Coombs clocked in at 28:52.88 earning 74th, followed by freshman Jack Ennis and sophomore Noah Preihs respectively finishing in 29:00.72 and 29:26.13.

Collectively, the men’s team had an average time of 28:13.26.

The women offered a change of pace, participating in the 6k event in a field of 166 runners. Leading the College’s charge were freshmen Hanna Batchelder and Emily Prendergast –– both provided a successive strike for the Lions in 40th and 41st places. Batchelder completed the race in 25:10.54, just seconds before Prendergast, who crossed the finish

line in 25:14.24.

Sophomore MaryKate Bailey joined her teammates shortly, clocking in at 25:30.25, good for 47th place. Sophomore Zoe Paxos was not far behind in 54th place, finishing in 25:38.25.

A pride of Lions soon followed, beginning with sophomore Katelyn Morgan in 75th, freshman Brittany Schofield in 79th and sophomore Jill Neggia in 80th.

Junior Ryann Regan, sophomore Amy Cmielewski and freshman Tara Donoghue earned 82nd, 87th and 89th places, respectively. Sophomore Casey Hopkins came in 94th to round out the day for the Lions. Overall, the women earned an average time of 25:39.62.

Following an irregular schedule to open the season, the Lions will return to racing every Saturday until mid-October, beginning with the Osprey Open at Stockton University on Saturday, Sept. 22. The meet is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.

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Men’s rugby thrives under new leadership

The team works together against Molloy College to dominate the field.

By Miguel Gonzalez News Editor

Hustling at Green Lane Fields on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, a group of students lace up their cleats and practice every drill, every strategy and every play. A typical club sport. Yet, they’re not swinging a bat, perfecting a corner kick, bumping shoulder pads or even tossing a frisbee.

Sprinting with a large, egg-shaped ball on his fingertips,

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senior criminology major Ryan Parker devotes his time to the men’s club rugby team simply for the sake of brotherhood.

“I’ve played this sport for about seven years now,” Parker said. “You really come into contact with a lot of diverse individuals and I think that’s what I value the most.

We get on the field –– there’s 15 of us as one –– even though we come from different backgrounds.”

After three winless seasons, the men’s club rugby team demolished Montclair State University 56-5 on Sept. 9.

The miraculous victory was not a fluke, as this year’s rugby team is more competitive and team-centric thanks to new leadership under Head Coach Brian Brott-Turpie.

The rugby team competes in USA Rugby Division II, Tri-State conference, where they play against several experienced teams from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.

Brian Brott-Turpie, an Australian native who has lived in New Zealand for 10 years, transformed the team with his rugby expertise. He gained experience playing the sport at Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

After coaching the Hillsborough High School boys rugby team in Hillsborough, New Jersey, Brott-Turpie became interested in coaching college rugby. Once he heard about the College’s club rugby team’s need of a coach, he was eager to help.

Cameron Kamer, a sophomore interdisciplinary business major, recognizes how Brott-Turpie’s rugby experience has led the team to drastic change.

“Our coach has done big things between last fall and this fall — you can’t even measure the gap,” Kamer said. “Last fall, we struggled to get numbers out and to win games. We didn’t win a game last year. We just won 56-5 against Montclair. Just a one year turnaround. It’s the same core of guys.”

Brott-Turpie further develops the rugby team’s skills through patience and respect. He sees the players as mature, young adults, in addition to being a college athletes.

“These guys are adults,” Brott-Turpie said. “I treat them like adults. I respect them and they respect me. It’s mutual.

We’re all about team work and efforts and doing things the right way. With American football, it’s all about injuring the players and hurting them to do as much damage as you can. I don’t coach like that.”

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Men’s soccer adds pair of victories to winning-streak

By Alexandra Parado Sports Editor

Two games for the men’s soccer team means two wins to add on to their undefeated record of 7-0.

The Lions protected their territory this week, hosting Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham on Wednesday, Sept. 12 and Rutgers University-Newark on Saturday, Sept. 15.

In a non-conference match against FDU, the Lions triumphed 2-0.

The Lions opened the game with four shots, but unfortunately the ball could not seem to find the back of the net just yet.

Shots were taken by FDU, but freshman goalkeeper Nolan Cloney rejected the shot to keep the game scoreless.

Neither side could make a goal, but the Lions broke the silence in the 44th minute when senior midfielder Nick Sample took a deep shot from 20 yards out to end the first half. Sophomore midfielder Ryan Vazquez assisted Sample with this goal to put the Lions on the scoreboard.

To start the second half, junior midfielder Michael Maltese sent freshman midfielder Ryan Santos a cross from the left corner, which Santos shot into the net, resulting with the final score.

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FDU took 17 shots this game, with four on goal. Cloney repeatedly denied anything that came his way and earned this victory’s shutout.

The following Saturday, the College dismissed Rutgers-Newark after going double overtime and concluded the battle with a close score of 4-3.

This match was a back-and-forth affair between each team.

The first goal was a team effort, Santos found Vazquez and sent him a pass that was immediately shipped to Sample who dispatched the ball into the net from the left side.

The Lions’ lead vanished 53 seconds later when Rutgers-Newark scored a goal.

Six minutes later, Rutgers-Newark struck again and put themselves ahead of the Lions. To end the half, Santos aggressively scored to break the lead and bring the score to 2-2.

The second half was filled with intense action, but neither team could hit the back of the net until the 82nd minute, when Rutgers-Newark took a 3-2 advantage.

The Lions continued to fight and scored a goal with four minutes and 40 seconds left on the clock. Sophomore forward Abdullah Afridi sent sophomore midfielder Ethan Mueller a pass from the left side,

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Sample dribbles past Rutgers-Newark’s defense. which Mueller then sent into the goal to secure another tie and go into overtime.

In the first extra period, Rutgers-Newark attempted to score, but Maltese did not allow it.

Early in the second, Vazquez received a cross pass from Maltese which he headed in the back of the net, concluding the

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game with a wild celebration.

The men’s soccer team is off to its best start since the 1994 season. They hope continue to collect wins this week when they face Drew University in Madison, New Jersey on Wednesday, Sept. 19 and return home to face Ramapo College on Saturday, Sept. 22.

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