The Signal: Fall '13, No. 6

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Vol. XXXIX, No. 6

October 2, 2013

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Homecoming 2013 Governor visits campus Regulations for safety

By Amy Reynolds Editor-in-Chief This year’s Homecoming tailgate, which will occur on Saturday, Oct. 19, will include multiple changes to previous years’ events, according to representatives from Alumni Affairs.

This year’s event, according to Lisa McCarthy, who spoke at the Student Government meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18, will be fenced off in Lots 4 and 6, and no cars will be permitted in those areas. All attendees will be required to bring proper IDs in order to obtain a wristband, of which there will be one color for those over 21 and another color for those under 21. Bags will also be checked for glass and weapons.

“The common purpose of Homecoming is to celebrate, with pride, the outstanding history and traditions of the College,” said John Castaldo, executive director of Alumni Affairs.

“The changes being implemented this year strive to keep the event safe and the atmosphere enjoyable for everyone attending.”

Attendees of the tailgate will also

not be permitted to play their own music. A cover band, Drop Dead Sexy, will play prior to the football game and a student DJ will perform afterward. No music will be permitted during the game.

“It did cause a rave-type atmosphere,” McCarthy said during the SG meeting. “The parking lot is not a club. With the music, the actions and the behaviors, it got a little out of control.”

The hours allotted for tailgating will also be shortened to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as opposed to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in previous years.

Students did not play a part in the decision-making process, said Tyler Liberty, SG president.

“I think it’s really sad that students weren’t consulted at any point during the process,” he said. “And while I do see the need for a safe and fun environment, I think there were alternate ways around getting to the point where we are now.”

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Gov. Christie and President Gitenstein break ground at future Campus Town.

By Emma Colton Features Editor

Gov. Chris Christie headlined the College’s Campus Town groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Campus Town construction site.

The governor spoke to the crowd of the benefits the $70 million expansion will bring to students and the

surrounding community.

According to the governor, the demolition has created an expected 325 construction jobs alone. And once Campus Town is completed, numerous jobs will be available at the anticipated restaurants, exercise facilities and retail stores.

“The easiest thing in the world is to talk about these things,” Christie said.

“Sometimes it seems hard to do, and lots of people do a lot of talking. In this administration, we prefer to do, and so we’ll continue to break ground in places like this all over New Jersey to expand opportunities for the students we see here.”

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The price of a degree Protesting on campus

By Chris Molicki News Editor

A college degree is more than just a piece of paper.

With the ever-increasing cost of tuition combined with the state of the country’s economy, some may question if a degree is truly worth the time, money and energy students must exert over the course of four — or more — years.

The amount of value in a degree for young adults varies from person to person in terms of how much it helps with getting that first job after college.

But in the long run, its significance is skewed.

Lew Hofmann, a business professor at the College, knows this because he went through it himself.

“It took me 19 years to get my undergraduate degree because I wasn’t motivated,” Hofmann said.

“When I finally went back

(to school), my dad said, ‘It doesn’t matter what you get your degree in, just get your ticket punched. It shows you’re motivated.’”

College degrees can often be considered a person’s foundation in terms of potential employment.

Business Insiders reported on a study that said students who have an undergraduate degree receive an average $3,778 annual increase in salary. For those without a degree, salaries increase only $369 on average per year.

In addition to those numbers, philosophy professor John Sisko pointed out that the Bureau of Labor Statistics has data from 2012 when the unemployment rate for individuals with at least a high school diploma was 8.3 percent, while for College graduates the unemployment rate was 4.5 percent.

The weekly median salary for the former group was

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$652, while it was $1,066 for the latter group.

However, Sisko said that it is important for students to look at more than just the numbers involved.

“With its gifted faculty and their dedication to close mentoring, students are immersed in the life of the mind,” Sisko said. “Students have the opportunity to explore and research what they are most passionate about in the sciences, humanities and arts.”

In order for students to make it count, they have to be shrewd and frugal with the way they spend money on college, and a lot of that has to do with student loans.

There are plenty of concerns for students paying off loans after college, and a lot of this has to do with interest rates doubling last July, as well as tuition, according to Hofmann.

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Protesters stake out Christie’s speech with multiple intentions.

By Tom Kozlowski & Julie Kayzerman A&E Editor and Nation & World Editor In the midst of the College’s Campus Town groundbreaking ceremony last Friday, Sept. 27, the words of Gov. Chris Christie were underscored by the chants of students and local protestors outside the fenced-off event.

The activists, in a series of loud messages, advocated for issues such as school funding, a ban on fracking and gay marriage.

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repeated unified pleas of the rank and file protesters.

They even echoed one teacher’s grievance, “Trenton Central High School makes me wanna vomit.”

According to The Trentonian, Trenton High School social studies teacher Nicholas Cirillo said this while testifying to the Trenton Board of Education about the conditions of the school.

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Homecoming controversy Changes made cause doubt among students

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Homecoming / New rules to come for festivites continued from page 1 whether student input was considered during the decision-making process.

“There hasn’t been,” McCarthy said.

“Just never thought to, quite honestly, because there’s never changes like this happening. It just kept growing and changing.”

Some students have expressed their opinions on the changes via social media while others have consulted the SG president with their concerns.

“I think students by and large are upset,” Liberty said. “This is an event that the large majority of undergraduate students go to, and the fact that changes were made without their input is saddening. People

have come to me saying that the changes were outrageous. And while I don’t think it’s that extreme, I think that a large majority of students aren’t happy with what’s happening.”

Alumni Affairs plans to take student input into consideration for decisions regarding the College’s Homecoming festivities in fall 2014.

“Alumni Affairs has heard some concerns from alumni and students and are working with representatives from both groups to communicate the changes, receive feedback and address concerns,” Castaldo said. “Alumni Affairs will be actively seeking to involve students in the process of planning for next year’s event.”

College students enjoy Homecoming 2012 with friends.

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Strategist takes hard line on public policy

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Washington, a political strategist, teaches students about policy values.

By Jonathan Machlin Staff Writer

This past Thursday, Sept. 26, Don Washington, a political strategist, informed students on how to be an advocate for public policy, and how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was passed through this process.

Washington began the presentation by stating that he was here to direct “not a class, but a tutorial” on advocating for public policy.

“If you aren’t at the table discussing policy, you have no say in what happens,” Washington said.

The content of the presentation consisted of a series of interactive exercises,

explaining the “public policy continuum,” the differing viewpoints of the supporters and opponents of the PPACA, and a history lesson on national medical care.

The substance of the PPACA was also discussed, but Washington did not address nor endorse his personal views on the subject.

Washington quickly got the attendees actively involved, pointing to different sections of the room and labeling them as specific viewpoints on health care in the United States, with all students in attendance moving to the parts of the room designed according to their personal viewpoints.

The final part of the presentation was a game of “Affordable Care Act Jeopardy” where Washington asked questions to six of the students about the content of the PPACA and about national health care statistics in a short competition to see who knew more.

Washington revealed that many of the

writers he knew worked on creating the PPACA were hired by corporations and law firms.

Washington expressed a bit of frustration in presenting this information.

He explained the conflict of interest for companies hiring people who were most aware of how to exploit the corporate loopholes in the PPACA. “Somewhere there’s a guy with a long black robe laughing manically at the genius of it,” Washington said.

When the presentation was over, Washington stated that he did not judge the success of it based on his ability to get messages across.

“I wanted to get them to think,” he said. “And I want people to remember (what they learned). I wanted to come across clear. You need to be involved, and you need to be aware. These laws are for real. They may seem far away but they’re not. I want them to just be public participants.”

Degree / How to thrive in college and why continued from page 1 funding, leading to a rise in tuition to compensate the lack of funds, Hofmann said. In return, more students have to take out loans, with approximately two-thirds of all college students graduating with student loan debt, according to Hofmann.

“There’s a big concern about student loans,” Hofmann said. “Last year, student loans went over a trillion dollars. There’s more in student loans than there are in consumer credit card debt.”

With a degree proving to be a must-have for most young adults, people are looking for ways to make the most of a college degree. Saving as much money as possible is certainly a way, but there are other ways too, including getting the most out of your classes, studying abroad and choosing a major you are truly

interested in.

Hofmann is a big supporter of getting the most out of your education and picking a major you like. In fact, he calculated the amount that students pay for each class lecture based on average tuition.

Students at the College pay about $76 per class lecture. If a student misses a class, Hofmann translates that into wasting $76.

Another way students can make the most out of their degree is by studying abroad. By expanding their horizons, they get a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

“There is no better way to gain a global experience,” Sisko said.

In addition, for students who choose to study in a field they’re interested in, it leads them to be more motivated to learn.

In a study, The Chronicle of Higher Education

looked at business students compared to other majors and found that business students study less than other majors and tend to not perform well in job interviews.

The leading theory is that students are picking majors because they think they’ll get a jobs, as opposed to picking majors they like.

“When incoming freshman come visit the College, I say, ‘Major in something you’re interested in,’” Hofmann said. “Don’t major in something because your parents say, ‘You can get a job in accounting.’

Maybe. But maybe you won’t be happy.”

Despite all of the obstacles and hardships, a college degree is worth it in the long run for young adults.

But in order to make the most out of it, students have to go out of their way to achieve certain things.

In the end, that’s what makes it worth it and that’s what gives them happiness.

Student Government initiates new members

By Natalie Kouba Managing Editor

After a competitive campaign period, the new members were welcomed and sworn into Student Government on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the general body meeting.

Assistant Provost of Academic Affairs Nancy Freudenthal was also recognized for her hard work and congratulated on her retirement, after having worked at the College since 1985. SG President Tyler Liberty presented Freudenthal with a commendation.

“I love this place. It is a wonderful place,” Freudenthal said, accepting her recognition. “I appreciate being thanked.”

Michell Lin, vice president of Student

Services, announced events for Blindness Awareness Month in October. “Walk in My Shoes,” “Freedom Scientific Presentation,” “Rocco at the Rat” and the “Going Blind” movie presentation are among some activities the committee has helped organize.

The committee on Equity and Diversity will be pushing back the “Liberty in North Korea” event to next semester, but the first issue of the Diversity University newsletter is expected to run the second week of October.

During a governance report, it was announced that the College is considering switching to an online course feedback form at the end of each semester instead of the paper forms.

The legality of recording class lectures

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New members of Student Government are sworn in on Sept. 25.

was also discussed, as well as appeals process for students who are displeased with the grades they received at the end of the semester.

Senior Annie Montero was named the new student advocate. In this role, she

will help students with Student Conduct Code issues.

“The process can be kind of hard to navigate on your own,” Montero said. “You can come to me and I would help you understand every part of the process.”

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resident Miriam Martinez. “The building needs to come down.

The time is now and he should act on this now before the building will collapse.”

The 81-year-old building is plagued with “abysmal, deplorable and dangerous conditions,” including a leaking roof, mold and asbestos, according to the Trenton Times. While funding has been allocated to repair the high school, Christie has not yet released it, with exterior and interior work to begin no sooner than 2014.

However, school funding was not the only policy issue contention

of the day. Rotations in advocacy jumped from education to the environment with protests requesting to “Ban Fracking Now.” Joanne Pannone of Robbinsville stressed the need for clean water and energy resources for generations to come, including the construction of Campus Town.

When asked if she of approves the plans for Campus Town, Pannone said she is in favor of its construction — as long as it is not built with “today’s technology, but rather tomorrow’s.”

The protesters themselves were impressed with the turnout of supporters for the cause.

“I think that if anyone comes

out, it’s a success,” senior women’s and gender studies major Remy Lourenco said.

“But I’m still floored by the amount of support that’s been here. People on the inside are coming over to us and asking us what we’re here for.”

While some students found the protests to be inappropriate and poorly timed given the nature of the event, many supported their right to express themselves, including Tyler Liberty, the Student Government president.

“I think that everyone, no matter what, always has a right to protest,” he said. “People are passionate about different issues and they

have a right to speak their peace.

Do I think it took away from the

event? Not at all, and I think they were perfectly entitled to it.”

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The protesters complain about fracking, among other issues.

Campus services crucial for job-seekers

By Annabel Lau Staff Writer

Despite the inevitable fear of post-graduate unemployment looming over college students’ heads, the future seems bright for those at the College.

“97 percent of (those sampled in) the class of 2012 either had full-time employment or graduate school within six months,” said Debra Klokis, employer relations specialist at the College’s Career Center and liaison to the school of Business. “And that was either (from the Career Center) or their faculty member.”

But a statistic like that takes preparation and effort.

Many students at the College are proactive in the job or internship search, utilizing resources available at the Career Center like career workshops, résumé reviews, mock interviews and appointments with career counselors.

“Having experience on other campuses, this is one of the busiest career centers I’ve ever had experience with, because there’s just so many students who are using our resources,” Klokis said.

Junior psychology and special education double major Gladys Wu found the Career Center’s online résuméreview service to be extremely helpful.

“I submitted it into the website and then within, like, two days, they would return it (and) they would tell you what you should do,” Wu said.

Students can also make use of LionsLink, the College’s online recruitment program where employers can post job listings and recruit students. Wu, who aspires to be a

special education teacher, frequently checks for new job openings on LionsLink. “(LionsLink) might open my eyes to some other places, like schools,” Wu said. “Usually what I do is I look at the schools that they list … and then I look at what else they offer and connections and stuff. I use my resources.”

Some students receive notice of job openings through an academic department or a professor. Senior English major Alex Kim learned of an internship at Brainerd Communications, a communications consultant group, through a mass email from his accounting professor.

In addition to using online resources, Klokis emphasized the importance of attending networking events, whether hosted by both the Career Center or individual student organizations.

“Not all of the opportunities are always posted,” Klokis said. “(Networking events) are great ways for students to get one-on-one interaction, ask questions, find out more about the company, as well as internship opportunities.”

The Fall Opportunities Fair, which will take place on Friday, Oct. 4 in the Recreation Center, is a great way to network, Klokis said. A variety of companies and organizations will be in attendance, including Johnson & Johnson, Goldman Sachs and the FBI. Amee Patel, a junior finance major, began her internship search at a past Opportunities Fair, where she networked with recruiters. She now works as a co-op student for Johnson & Johnson and hopes to stay with the company after graduation.

“Everyone is so nice and friendly and are very invested in our future and seeing us grow,” Patel said. “I’m learning so much about (Johnson & Johnson) that I didn’t know before, and I’m making all of these connections that I hope to carry with me beyond those six months.”

After a student has found a company or organization of interest, it is up to the student to prepare, practice and discover ways to stand out to potential employers.

“First thing I did (after getting an interview) was buy a nice matching suit,” Patel said. “It cost a little bit of money, but it definitely gave me the confidence.

Sometimes I would also look up interview questions and practice talking to myself in the mirror. It was kind of awkward at first, but I think it helped me to see what my expressions were like.”

Sometimes standing out is as simple as following a hobby or a passion.

“Try to make yourself stand out from everyone else,” Kim said. “My friend recently got hired because his résumé apparently stood out to the employers. He had recently tried to start his own company, albeit failure, it showed initiative.”

But the most important step, Klokis believes, is just to get involved and get started. Whether a student is a beginner or a seasoned veteran at job-hunting, the Career Center is open to offer guidance and support.

“We are just here to be a partner with the students in their career decision making,” Klokis said. “Don’t be afraid to come in to us at Roscoe West, because we’d be happy to help.”

Accountability will help future generations

By Gabrielle Beacken Correspondent

A professor of ethics and bioethics took the Library Auditorium stage on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to present his philosophical theories of “Present Accountability for Future Harms.”

Before earning his doctorate in philosophy at Stanford University, Mark Greene, a professor in the philosophy department at the University of Delaware, completed a degree in veterinary science

at Bristol University in the United Kingdom. After exploring the veterinary field, Greene began taking philosophy classes in his free time at the University of Oxford.

“I’d love to credit myself for inventing this,” Greene said on the theory of “Present Accountability for Future Harms. I’m just picking up one thread in a conversation.”

The non-identity problem has been prevalent since the ’80s and was standard work of the ethics in the 20th century,

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Students ponder the lives of future humans.

according to Greene.

“Philosophers are always unsatisfied with the current solution we have so far,” Greene said.

This U.K. native split his presentation into three parts he titled “Pars Prima,” “Pars Secunda” and “Pars Tertia.” At the inception of the presentation, the “Nonidentity Problem” was immediately addressed and linked to the environmental actions “depletion” and “conservation.”

Greene attributed a slide of research to the coordinator of the event, Melinda A. Roberts, professor in the department of philosophy and religion and pre-law advisor at the College. Roberts made the point that depletion probably changes who will exist in the future. The striking word “probably” indicates that there is no way of knowing if actions today affect nonexistent people.

When discussing future nonexistent people, Greene would reference the seventh generation from now. A question often repeated during the lecture was: “Would the seventh generation’s quality of life be better or the same post-depletion or post-conservation?”

Through the use of hypothetical mathematical equations, Greene projected that post-depletion people and post-conservation people would have a similar level of well-being and happiness, despite depletion consequences.

“The seventh generation owes their existence to depletion,” Greene said.

Even though rising sea levels and energy prices may be two consequences, this unknown seventh generation is subject to post-depletion and their exclusive existence is based on the actions and decisions of people today.

The professors and the audience began to spark an interesting and entertaining philosophical debate.

Pierre LeMorvan, associate professor of philosophy and coordinator of religious studies, argued about the alternative nonexistent people.

Utilizing the Holocaust as an example, LeMorvan argued that if the Holocaust never happened, a different set of humans would have existed. Due to this tragedy in history, children of survivors owe their very existence to the Holocaust. Greene pointed out that “using hindsight is cheating.” It will simply never be known who or

what could’ve been if the Holocaust never occurred and a different set of people existed.

“Many issues tackled in presentations like this have real-world implications,” LeMorvan said, commenting on the importance of philosophy lectures on campus. “It offers perspectives on cutting-edge work being done outside of TCNJ.” Morton Emanuel Winston, professor of philosophy, conducted an extended debate with Greene about the difference between the definition of the words harmed and wronged. “Can people be harmed without being wronged? Can people be wronged without being harmed?” Winston asked.

“Two bad things can happen at a talk,” Greene said. “One, someone says something ‘right’ against your point and completely destroys the whole thing. The second-worst is everyone agrees with you. That means you’re saying something too obvious to be worth anything.”

Greene not only accepts arguments from fellow philosophers, but also desires and encourages it as well.

“Everything I say is true, except for the false things,” Greene confessed. “If only I could tell the difference.”

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Campus riddled with graffiti Bye-bye ‘Breaking Bad’ ball field.

By tracking these separate locations where graffiti signed “EVaD” was placed, Campus Police hope to prevent further vandalism to campus facilities. There is nothing further to report. …

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This map shows areas with graffiti.

By Jack Meyers News Editor

Campus Police discovered yet another instance of graffiti designs on Friday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. in the Music Building.

On report of criminal mischief, the graffiti read “Make shit happen EVaD” inside the fire door of the Music Building’s basement. There were no suspicious persons in the area at the time.

According to Campus Police, the building is usually locked by 8 p.m. and is only open afterward to music majors until 11 p.m.

The other instances of graffiti were discovered last week at the Brower Student Center, on the steps of Green Hall, on the Pixels outside of the Music Building, near Lot 7, at Phelps Hall and on the snack shack metal screen near the base-

On Saturday, Sept. 28 at 12 a.m., Campus Police were dispatched to TDubs Dining Hall on report of an intoxicated male. The suspect was heavily intoxicated and had slurred speech, according to Campus Police. He had difficulty standing up and walking and was determined “uncoordinated” by Campus Police. According to Campus Police, the suspect vomited several times in a trash can, though the amount of alcohol he consumed was unclear.

The suspect was transported to Capital Health Systems-Hopewell Campus.

He was given a summons for underage drinking and was advised of his impending court date. …

Campus Police were dispatched to Townhouse East Complex at 1 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 30 on report of an intoxicated male. The suspect had bloodshot eyes and a disheveled appearance, and a strong odor of alcohol emanated from his breath, according to Campus Police.

Lions EMS evaluated the suspect and he was subsequently transported to Capital Health Systems-Hopewell Campus. He was issued a summons for underage drinking.

Healthier McDonald’s

By Courtney Wirths Photo Editor • King.com, the creator of the popular Candy Crush Saga, filed for its initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Candy Crush Saga has earned the company 250 million monthly active players and generates a few million dollars a day, according to CNBC. • McDonald’s Corp., in an effort to push healthier eating choices, is now going to offer costumers a side salad, fruit or vegetables in the place of French fries on all value meals. The company is also planning to push healthier beverage choices in Happy Meals, according to the Wall Street Journal.

• AMC Networks’s hit show “Breaking Bad” ended on Sunday, Sept. 29 after a successful five seasons. The AMC original series had more than seven million viewers every week and the company plans to continue to move in the direction of increased original content, according to Barron’s Magazine.

• A combination of new emissions regulations and cheap natural gas prices are driving many commercial marine operators to begin running their ships on cleaner liquefied natural gas rather than diesel, according to the Wall Street Journal.

• In a new trend in organic products and environmentalism, hotels around the world are using their rooves to house beehives. The honey harvested by beekeepers is then used for drinks, dishes and spa products in the hotels, according to CNBC. • Orbital Sciences Corp. became the second commercial entity to successfully send a spacecraft to the international space station on Sunday, Sept. 29. The event marks another step in the privatization of NASA’s human spaceflight program, according to the Wall Street Journal.

• The Star Ledger, the largest newspaper in New Jersey, came to an agreement with unions on a new contract for its staff this past week. The contract still has to be approved, but the settlement allows the newspaper to avoid a shutdown, according to Bloomberg News.

• After years of criticism, Exxon Mobil Corp. has agreed to offer benefits to same-sex couples who are legally married in the United States. The company said that benefits are now offered because of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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College, it is likely to attract more New Jersey residents to earn their higher-education degrees within the New Jersey borders, and thus merit their first jobs in the state. Christie said that not only will educating and employing New Jersey residents help the state’s economy, but it will also be good for its families.

The governor relayed that he shares the College’s pride of Campus Town, and he’s excited to see its students continue to prosper with its completion.

President R. Barbara Gitenstein also spoke at the ceremony and thanked Christie and the legislature for their assistance in making

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Gov. Christie talks to the College about Campus Town.

Campus Town a reality.

Gitenstein expanded on thanking the private development company, PRC Group, for financing

the construction and emphasized that the project is not funded by state money.

“Campus Town, a $70 million

addition to our community, is financed by private development, PRC,” Gitenstein said. “Not tuition dollars, not state dollars.”

Student Government president Tyler Liberty told the crowd the construction is the start of a new adventure for the College and the surrounding community.

“We are about to embark on an exciting time for both the Ewing community and the TCNJ community,” Liberty said. “This is the start of a project that will provide numerous services to both parties.

It is time to be excited.”

Many students who came to the groundbreaking ceremony reflected Liberty’s words and were thrilled to not only have the seminal steps of Campus Town materialize, but to

also have the support of the governor on campus.

“I think it’s fantastic that he was here supporting us,” freshman international studies major Taylor HartMcGonigle said. “He’s supporting our education, and coming from the governor, that’s just really great.”

In addition to Campus Town, Christie reflected on the benefits of investing over $57 million of bond issues on four other enhancement projects on campus, including the STEM building, Science Complex renovation, campus-wide technology infrastructure increases and updated science equipment.

“TCNJ really is one of the gems of higher education, and it’s right here in New Jersey,” Christie said.

Italian professor talks European immigration

By Jordan Finger Staff Writer

Lampedusa, an Italian gateway island located between North Africa and Italy, was the topic of discussion at the second politics forum of the semester titled “A Gaze From Lampedusa: What Identity for Europe?” The lecture, presented by the College’s director of Italian Simona Wright, covered problematic aspects of European immigration policy.

“I would like listeners of this presentation to understand what is happening in a larger context in regard to immigration,” Wright said. “Europe has always been a region of multicultural exchange, hence Europe should not reject immigrants, develop segregation or create a subaltern class based on nationality.”

Wright said the eastern front of Europe is much easier to migrate through than the southern front. The trials of immigrants enroute to Europe were exhibited in the lecture through images of destroyed boats, as well as statistics regarding dead, lost, detained and admitted immigrants. Those obstacles are most significant for African immigrants.

“The eastern border of Europe works as a guide as opposed to the southern border, which acts as an obstacle for immigrants,” Wright said. “The eastern border’s doors open and close according to the European community’s fluctuating need for labor force. Differentiating between southern and eastern immigrants creates a second class and third class. Eastern migrants are discriminated against yet more welcomed than

those of the south. Europe’s practices of managing migration is producing the unfortunate reality of segregation.”

Some students who attended the lecture were compelled by Wright’s account of the story of immigrants detained in Lampedusa’s detention center. Senior English major Stephanie Frustaci sympathized with the immigrants in Lampedusa, regardless of her previous knowledge.

“I have already learned some details about Lampedusa in previous lectures but I still find it incredible to believe that such injustice occurs and nothing is done about it,” Frustaci said. “Dr. Wright has brought issues to light that need immediate attention, and hopefully change will take place in this southern Italian island soon so that the inhabitants can be treated

as true citizens.”

Other students felt the weight of the premises by which these “injustices” are continued.

“This was a very insightful presentation by Dr. Wright,” sophomore international studies major Krista Liotti said.

“It shed light on a country that many see as strictly culinary and cultural, when in actuality it is plagued with social and political conflicts.”

Wright explored the question: “Has a language of the defeated ever existed?”

She moved on to say that history is written by the victors. However, by exhibiting a “Gaze from Lampedusa,” Wright provided a voice for those defeated, and that voice embodies a hope for justice, freedom, equality and victory.

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College ready to cowboy up for latenighter

By Julie Kayzerman Nation & World Editor

The Wild West is coming to the College with a petting zoo, a mechanical bull, a rodeo roper, an electric cowboy, cow milking, a mocktail saloon and more as the Student Finance Board allocated $20,176 to CUB for its fall latenighter. This took place at SFB’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Members of SFB were conflicted during discussion as certain members felt that latenighters tend to offer too much.

“My biggest complaint about latenighters is that they’re too big,” operations director Brian Hurler said. “They’re not one cohesive event.”

Sophomore representative Christina Grillo was concerned about the similarity of certain activities requested by CUB. “I think they’re similar enough that they overlap,” explained Grillo in reference to having a square dance caller and an electric cowboy who teaches line dancing. “It would be fiscally responsible to save money for other clubs.”

This led to a motion in which a request for $850 to fund a square dance caller was removed and everything else would be funded.

The Wild West latenighter will take place in the Brower Student Center on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m.

CUB, however, was zero-funded to host Sam Lloyd, who would present his one-man show, “Fully Committed,” for which they were asking for $9,725 of special appropriation money.

“I’m a little disappointed in the topic,” junior representative Gordon Sayre said. “I feel like CUB is obsessing over Hollywood this year,” he said in reference to their hopeful fall lecture guests, who are all members of the Hollywood scene, alongside a previous presentation for a Coffee Town with Glenn Howerton and Ben Schwartz, for which they were also zero-funded.

“I really do think this is something cool and new that has never at TCNJ,” SFB’s executive director Milana

Courtney Wirths / Photo Editor

SFB members discuss CUB’s upcoming latenighter and PRISM’s ‘Big Gay Bingo.’

Lazareva said.

But the motion to zero-fund was passed as several members agreed that the event wouldn’t be able to attract the predicted number of 300 students on a Saturday night.

The Art Student Association also made a successful appearance in which they received full-funding of $8,253 to bring guest lecturers Phil and Sarah Kay to present “Project VOICE,” which would include a workshop.

The presentation will include the unique art form of spoken word poetry, and a 25-person workshop on writing the art form will follow.

Little discussion was made before funding because SFB members thought it sounded like a great event.

Participants in the workshop will be determined by the first 25 people to reserve a spot by emailing ASA or its cosponsors Ink, ACT and Lion’s Eye. This same pattern followed for ASA’s other presentation for a tie-dye workshop.

It was funded for $365 and will include 100 shirts for

tie-dying in the Art & Interactive Multimedia Building on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 12 p.m.

Finally, PRISM was fully-funded for both events it presented to SFB. SFB allocated $500 to PRISM’s “Big Gay Bingo,” an event highlighting drag culture as a fun ending to Queer Awareness Month on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8:30 p.m. in the Lion’s Den food court.

On a more serious note, PRISM was funded for $155.66 to host a “For Those We Have Lost” balloon vigil.

“It’s very symbolic,” PRISM presenter Neepam Shah said. “It’s about just letting go of the feelings that build up at the vigil.” It will include speakers from administrative faculty and religious staff and will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 12 p.m. in Alumni Grove.

Finally, the TCNJ French Club was funded for $1,228 to pay for a coach to bus as transportation for a New York City bus trip.

The suggested itinerary includes a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and dinner at the French Culinary Institute on Saturday, Oct. 12.

October 2, 2013 The Signal page 7

Nation & W rld

Iran’s president preaches against Middle East violence

By Julie Kayzerman Nation & World Editor

In a much-anticipated appearance, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said during a speech at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, Sept. 24 that his nation will agree to be open for negotiations regarding the highly-disputed nuclear weapon program, according to The Associated Press.

Rouhani’s speech was geared toward minimizing violence in the Middle East and resolving three decades of estrangement in hopes that “we can arrive at a framework to manage our differences,” The New York Times reported.

He also insisted that Iran would not make use of nuclear weapons but did not touch on a plan to reach a compromise on

the nuclear dispute, according to The New York Times.

“We believe there are no violent solutions to world crises,” Rouhani said in his speech, offering a glimpse of hope to those in fear of previous long-term disagreements with Iran.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, is cautious of Rouhani’s words.

“Israel would welcome a genuine diplomatic solution that truly dismantles Iran’s capacity to develop nuclear weapons,” Netanyahu told The New York Times. However, he is not convinced.

“We will not be fooled by halfmeasures that merely provide a smoke screen for Iran’s continual pursuit of nuclear weapons,” Netanyahu told The New York Times hours before Rouhani’s

speech. “And the world should not be fooled, either.” “(Netanyahu) has to try and find the right balance between being cautious and warning the world that it should not fall for any of these ruses, but at the same time to be seen to give it a chance and to welcome it if it happens,” former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Dan Gillerman told The New York Times.

With Rouhani expressing disfavor of continued violence in the Middle East, it is easy to feel a sense of hope that the nation of Iran, which commonly makes national headlines regarding violent interactions and the fear of nuclear weapons, will be less of a concern in the future.

However, it is tough to say how comfortable one can feel with Rouhani’s words due to his skeptical neglect of a

AP Photo

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addresses the U.N. proposal on nuclear negotiations. As Netanyahu advocates, actions speak louder than words, and we cannot fall back in comfort on “half-measures.”

Three years later, trial resumes over damaging BP oil spill

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Several bars of tar can still be found on shorelines deeply affected by the BP oil spill.

Obscure & Offbeat

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The Dogfish Head brewery is known for creating unique flavors.

Beer that’s ‘out of this world’

Real lunar meteorites have been used to make beer.

Using engineered meteorites, workers at Dogfish Head brewery concocted the“Celest-jewel-ale” by crushing the meteorites into dust and steeping them into liquid.

Information from The Huffington Post

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A trial over BP’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico resumed Monday with a judge hearing claims that the company lied to federal officials and withheld information about the amount of crude spewing from its blown-out well.

The focus of this second phase of the trial is on the company’s response to the disaster, and billions of dollars are at stake because the two sides disagree over how much oil spewed into the Gulf in 2010.

During opening statements, plaintiffs’ attorney Brian Barr said BP failed to prepare for a blowout and compounded the problem by misleading federal officials about how

much oil was flowing from the well.

BP had a 600-page oil spill response plan that only included one page on “source control.” It simply called for assembling a team of experts to devise a way to stop a blowout, Barr told U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier.

“BP’s plan was nothing more than a plan to plan,” he said.

BP attorney Mike Brock said second-guessing the company’s efforts to cap the well was “Monday morning quarterbacking at its worst.” He denied that BP lied to officials or misrepresented the rate that oil was flowing from the well.

“It made reasonable engineering

Around the World:

decisions based on what was known along each step of the way,” Brock said. “That’s not fraud. That’s not gross negligence.”

In May 2010, BP tried in vain to use the “top kill” method to stop the flow of oil by pumping mud and other material into the blowout preventer. Plaintiffs’ lawyers claim BP knew the strategy was doomed to fail based on higher flow rate estimates that the company didn’t share with federal officials at the time.

“Nevertheless, BP pressed ahead and falsely claimed that it was a slam dunk,” Transocean attorney Brad Brian said. “It failed, just as its outside consultants had predicted.”

Italy

New DNA tests allowed in Knox trial FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — The Florence appellate court hearing U.S. student Amanda Knox’s third trial in her roommate’s murder agreed Monday to run additional DNA tests on the presumed weapon, but rejected more than a dozen other defense requests for new testimony or evidence.

On the trial’s opening day, presiding Judge Alessandro Nencini said the court agreed to test one DNA trace not previously examined on the knife that prosecutors allege killed British student Meredith Kercher; the trace had previously been deemed too small to test.

Italy’s highest court in March ordered a new trial for Knox and her Italian co-defendant, ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, after overturning their acquittals in Kercher’s November 2007 killing. The Court of Cassation blasted the 2011 appeals court acquittal, saying it was full of “deficiencies, contradictions and illogical” conclusions.

Knox, now a 26-year-old University of Washington student in Seattle, has not returned to Italy for the current trial, nor is she compelled by law to do so. Sollecito, now 29, likewise did not attend the trial, as is permitted in Italy.

Kercher’s body was found in a pool of blood, her throat slashed, in the house she shared with Knox in Perugia, a central Italian town popular with foreign exchange students. Suspicion fell on Knox and Sollecito, who had been dating for less than a week, due to their conflicting stories and what some

AP Photo

Amanda Knox will not be returning to Italy for her third trial in which new DNA evidence will be allowed.

viewed as strange behavior by Knox.

A third man, Rudy Guede, was convicted in the slaying and is serving a 16-year term. That court found that Guede had not acted alone.

On Monday, Knox defense lawyer Carlo Dalla Vedova warned of a risk of an “infinite trial,” since the charge of murder has no statute of limitations.

Sollecito’s lawyer, Giulia Bongiorno, asked the court to accept only “reliable evidence,” saying the intense media attention on the case had tainted witness testimony during the previous trials.

Besides a new DNA test on the knife found in Sollecito’s kitchen, the court also agreed to the prosecution’s request to again hear testimony from a jailed mobster, Luciano Aviello, who had accused his brother in the murder in a jailhouse discussion with Sollecito. Aviello, whose criminal convictions include defamation, is to testify Friday.

The court also accepted into evidence defense photos showing Sollecito’s fingernails bitten down at the time of his arrest, which the defense argues is proof he didn’t participate in what prosecutors allege was a drug-fueled sex game that turned murderous.

Kercher family lawyer Francesco Maresca ridiculed the notion that the bitten-down nails were evidence that Sollecito could not have undone a bra clasp that had a trace of his DNA. “I hold it with the fingertips without using my nails,” he said.

Knox’s protracted legal battle in Italy has made her a cause celebre in the United States and has put the Italian justice system under scrutiny. The Italian system does not include U.S. Fifth Amendment protection against a defendant being put in double jeopardy by government prosecution. Knox’s absence was noted by the court Monday.

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Editorial

Protesting at groundbreaking

This week the College hosted Gov. Chris Christie for the Campus Town groundbreaking ceremony. Many students, whether conservative or liberal, congregated to be a part of the event, to support the College and to share in the pride of being a student at New Jersey’s gem of higher education.

Some students, on the other hand, made the governor’s visit political and took the opportunity to protest issues totally unrelated to Campus Town.

Weeks before the ceremony, the uncompromising students took to the Internet to rally others about Trenton Central High School’s supposedly desperate need of repair and Christie’s lack of attention to the school’s needs. Facebook pages were updated with posts, multiple emails were sent to the student body, and word of mouth spread across the campus. But even at Student Government President Tyler Liberty’s gentle behest on the Campus Town Tcnj Facebook page to put political agendas aside and celebrate the new project, the protesters ignored his advice and continued with their plans.

When the ceremony began, I expected the protestors to advocate on behalf of Trenton High. But instead of an organized group of students set on advocating on behalf of one issue, there was a cluster of people chanting and shouting about issues ranging from gay rights, fracking and, well, Trenton High.

In my eyes, if you’re going represent the College in such a public way, you should at least settle on an organized issue.

As a burgeoning journalist, I’m a big supporter of free speech.

If you have an opinion, you have the right to express it. I also believe, however, there is a time and place for everything.

Christie’s visit to support the College and celebrate the campus’s expansion was not the time to scream and shout protests or angrily climb fences to make a point. Making President R. Barbara Gitenstein and the governor of (in my humble opinion) the greatest state in America raise their voices to compete with the commotion of chants is an unacceptable way to treat the leader of the College and our highly anticipated guest.

Campus Town will benefit the College, the surrounding community and even New Jersey’s economy. It was not an appropriate time to protest unrelated and unorganized issues.

— Emma Colton, Features Editor

Julie Kayzerman / Nation & World Editor

A ban on fracking, as well as gay rights and the conditions at Trenton High, was among issues of protesters’ concerns voiced at the groundbreaking ceremony.

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Maybe. But maybe you won’t be happy.”

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Opinions

Trenton Central High School tip of education problem

By Jordan Finger The appearance of Gov. Chris Christie at the College’s Campus Town groundbreaking ceremony cued a dismayed crowd representing Trenton Central High School (TCHS) to peacefully protest the evident lack of adequate funding for their school. I left the crowd that was listening to Christie and devoted my voice to the students of TCHS. As a protester contributing to The Signal, I am obliged to further the protest’s objective by evaluating a key argument addressed by one of the more eccentric protesters.

“We restored the shore, now let’s restore TCHS!” Essentially, those representing TCHS felt that state funding was necessarily distributed to repair the damage Hurricane Sandy dealt. But the general improvement of TCHS is equally in need of state funding. The obvious response to this would revolve around shore tourism producing a large financial influx for New Jerseyans. The economic blow of a damaged shore

Tom Kozlowski / Arts & Entertainment Editor

Protesters voice the need for state funding at Trenton Central High School.

would harm citizens more than an inoperative high school ever could. This outlook suggests economic prowess holds more priority than a scholarly environment.

Measuring the situation of failing schools against natural disaster relief is not fair because some relief efforts are a matter of survival, which should come before education. Still, Americans tolerate failing education systems in exchange for the success (to varying extents) of other programs that may not be as imperative as education, such as national security, corrective facilities and maintaining vacant federal property.

The federal budget is, reasonably so, too complex and vast to be managed efficiently.

We have a global, problematic phenomenon here, much greater than the topic of education: the sacrifice and deterioration of academia. With all the resources available to humanity, we cannot stand idly by as the intelligentsia remains a minority. Notice this issue is only a result of itself and will exacerbate over time.

Primary education has been prioritized under issues probably solvable by a properly-educated mass. The purpose of education is to explore the “hows,” “whys” and “whats” of our natural existence by utilizing our critical consciousness. By utilizing this consciousness we can make ourselves aware of our consciousness, both as a functioning, separate entity and in combination with our surroundings.

The cessation of this application of analytical consciousness implies the discontinuance of legitimate thought, hence the absolute immersion into the superficial.

Summarizing the evolution of consciousness may clarify the previous logic. Following the chronology of evolution, we start with the amoeba: an organism so small its immediate frontier is perceived as the only frontier. Therefore, the amoebic consciousness is that of complete envelopment and ignorance.

The consciousness of a dog experiences more intuition because

it experiences a more interactive world as the dog experiences more space, has more physical capabilities and instinctive habits and needs. The human is the most consciously aware, because we are concerned with matters besides survival. (Actually, our concern for survival has led to our divergence.) We are concerned with not only the continuation of our survival, but also the nature of and reasons for it. This is human nature. Yet human nature must also entail neglecting to thoroughly utilize our capabilities and motivating others to follow such a destructive path.

TCHS may be one of thousands of examples displaying the falsely-perceived frivolousness of education. Students at TCHS are not the only victims here. Just because their school is of lesser quality than the American average does not mean the average American is provided proper education. Most national educational systems encourage effective regurgitation, as opposed to studying the logistics of human thought.

Without proper education, we are left with amoebic humans, manipulables, malleables, a population interested in altering natural appearance in accordance to petty social norms, a superficial entertainment industry and a global population obsessed with the future. A selective college where attendants are not one with the universe but studentdregs at the College with x major, x career path and x life goals and more disturbing realities of our time.

Students should understand how they think and learn before they attempt to do so. Educational systems around the world must allow students to fathom themselves by explaining the consciousness to which we attribute our humanity. Without this global, educational revolution, I can comfortably say that today’s world leaders contribute to the genocide of the human mind, as exhibited by the lack of funding toward TCHS.

Social media serves as catalyst for hateful thoughts

By Jonathan Edmondson Opinions Assistant

The announcement was made via social media that Chris Christie would be attending the groundbreaking ceremony of Campus Town on Friday, Sept. 27. Immediately following, Twitter and Facebook burst into a frenzy of passionate opinions.

Many were outraged, citing that the governor should spend more time trying to fix failing schools in Trenton than attending a collegiate event. Others immediately shared their blunt political views and started to organize protests via Facebook events. There was support on both ends, some appraising this behavior and others citing it as naïve. As a result, a mini social media war erupted.

I watched all of this unfold from my computer screen, tracing the activity from the moment the announcement was made to the day before the ceremony. I watched as protest events were made, then ultimately taken off of Facebook. I saw comments appear and disappear, as owners tried to take back their words.

At the exact same time that our College’s social back-and-forth was unfolding, The New York Times released a collection of opinion pieces about social media’s effect on our generation. Comedian Bill Maher went off on a rant during a recent episode of his talk show, exposing all the hatred found on Twitter. What both of these sources had in common was the

idea that our generation has evolved into narcissists who hide behind computer screens.

Whether Chris Christie should come to campus is simply a matter of opinion.

Whether our generation has turned into narcissists due to social media can be argued through statistical analysis and personal opinion. I am not here to discuss either of those vicious debates, but instead to present the larger issue at hand. Social media has changed the way we interact and express our opinions, and there is simply no arguing that.

When someone posts on Facebook or writes on Twitter, sometimes they would not actually say those words out loud. The computer screen is a perfect barrier for anonymous attackers and shy, timid opinionates.

Maher posed the question, “Why has hate become a national pastime?”

I could not agree more with his inquirer.

Were we always this hateful, or does social media serve as a vicious catalyst for negative thoughts?

I believe the latter is the correct answer.

People, especially our generation, are far more likely to voice unpopular opinions from the safety of their laptops than to citizens on the street corner. When some people post on social media, they believe whatever they say is OK because it is just on the Internet. If confrontation ensues, they can simply delete the comment and pretend it never happened.

But there is no delete button in real

life. You can erase what you say online, but not before dozens of people read your words. If you are going to post a strong, controversial statement, you need to be able to stand behind it. If you would not say it out loud, why would you say it on the computer? Words are words regardless of if they are typed or spoken. People do not simply forget.

Just because you can does not mean you should. Clearly there are various sides to every controversial event, and Chris Christie’s presence at the groundbreaking ceremony has no exception. There is, however, a time and a place to express those opinions. Splashing hateful, vicious comments across social media outlets is not always the answer. Comments need to be carefully examined before becoming public. As many students pointed out in opposition to political protest propositions, this was not a political event. The governor was not campaigning. Therefore, the question must be addressed: Was this really the time and place for this?

Opinions are important. They allow for heated debates and passionate conversations, both of which are popular pastimes of college students. However, these opinions need to be carefully thought out and supported before being showcased for the whole world to see.

If you disagree with something, that is perfectly fine. But is it necessary to post hate? What will degrading someone

else’s opinion really do for you?

Social media provides an outlet for sharing and discussing, but posting hateful comments is not the answer. Everyone needs to be more aware of when, where and how they are saying things. Just because you believe in it does not mean others do, too. And if you are really willing to make that vicious comment, you need to be ready for the backlash.

After the groundbreaking ceremony, the social media outlets cooled down, but only until the next controversial event pops up.

The point of this article is not to take sides on any particular debate or chastise one group versus another. Instead, it is to remind everyone of the degree in which words can be hurtful, even if they are digital. If you would not say it in person, do not say it online. Some things are better left unsaid, no matter what the outlet.

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Social media can cause people to be more hateful.

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Policy changes will ruin Homecoming for all October 2, 2013 The Signal page 13

By Anonymous Senior

Upon reading the preposterous new “changes” to Homecoming 2013, I think I speak for all students when I say our college is starting to go off the deep end. Our “Alumni Affair representatives” should feel lucky enough that the College doesn’t hold “rave-like” tailgates for every football game every weekend, as the University of Delaware, Rutgers and thousands of other prestigious institutions do nationwide. Homecoming is one of very few (and by very few, I mean the only) actual exciting events that the College holds each year. Alumni, seniors and underclassmen look forward to this one celebration that brings together the College’s students of all ages in good fun.

Tim Lee / Photo Emeritus

Large speakers will be banned from this year’s Homecoming tailgate.

“Homecoming” is defined as “returning to a place that you once lived and called your own.” Our alumni once knew the College as this: a comforting, friendly residence. How would you feel if you came home and everything was different? By altering this event and “de-funning” the legendary ritual we call TCNJ Homecoming, it will be, and already has been, topic of up-roaring conversation.

First and foremost, having DJs and “rave-like” music is the calling card of our millennium, just as “sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll” was for the ’60s and ’70s. It is not something that can be controlled, or that should be prohibited because Alumni Affair representatives are not “with the times.” This, however, is the music of our generation, whether it is approved by Alumni Affairs or not. One representative noted, “With the music, the actions and behaviors got a little out of control.” This exasperating idea is erroneous, as well as hypercritical and judgmental toward all students of our generation. I’m more than 100 percent positive that the music is not the cause of drinking — being normal college students is. This quote is parallel in blaming “the psychedelic drug era of the ’70s” on disco records played on nationwide turntables.

As we all have alumni friends returning every Homecoming, it is well known why these nostalgic alumni return. Sadly, yet not the least bit surprisingly, it has never been for the championship-winning College football team (no offense Lions), but for the celebrated ceremony that connects our school in the most spirited way possible. Undoubtedly, it’s a time when the College’s underclassmen can “let their hair down” and forget about next Monday’s business presentation and Wednesday’s calculus test. But the alumni, as well as the senior class of 2014, are being robbed of a tradition we so greatly deserve and have become accustomeded to all these years. As seniors, this is our last shot of being “irresponsible” undergrad students, without

real-world worries like paying insurance, co-worker judgments or throwing up on your boss’s face come Monday’s morning meeting.

The last and most concerning of all Homecoming 2013’s new bogus rules and regulations is the parking lot that creates a network of safety for groups of friends and organizations. In the past, our cars in the neighboring, CONNECTING parking lots have always marked territories, creating a “home base” for friends and ways of transporting and organizing tailgating necessities. How are alumni as well as “legal” students supposed to bring grills and beers? Homecoming cheeseburgers and hotdogs are a tradition that has kept our students interactive and tightly knit as a community. It is custom to have the freedom (as well as the right) to hold down a spot in Lot 5 where friends can sit, eat and drink Red Bull courtesy of Sigma Pi. Car-hopping and Homecoming dancing spreads unity and creates friendships that, as current or previous students, we will never forget. The inconvenience of traveling back and forth to fetch grill materials and drinks will cause more of an untimely danger to students, drunkenly crossing streets to restock. In the midst of trying to keep us “safer,” the staff should keep an open eye on the big picture — we will celebrate no matter what.

Homecoming is part of the “college experience” that we students are supposed to freely enjoy without the worry and pressure that already smothers us all other days of the week. We are destined to share stories of this glorious day with our children about the raw hotdogs we once ate out of our friend’s car or the fraternity boys who shook our port-a-potty. As a notoriously wellbehaved school, all we ask is for a little fun in living out an inherited affair passed down by past alumni generations, one day out of the year.

Secret plan to raise more alumni dollars will backfire

By Tim Lee Class of 2012

As a long-time Signal photographer, my favorite event to shoot was Homecoming.

Every year it was my job to capture the day’s activities. Students enjoying the thrill of a tailgate only experienced at D1 schools. Young alumni returning to their former classmates as married couples. Retiree-aged brothers of a fraternity that had been kicked off campus decades ago still partying like sophomores. It’s a day of reunion, school spirit and celebration of the College.

But by now, you’ve probably heard about the sweeping changes to Homecoming. Student or alum, Greek or independent, you should be upset with these decisions. This affects all of you. These decisions were made solely by the Alumni Association and I have a message for them.

You’ve killed Homecoming.

What kind of tailgate doesn’t have cars?

Cars are crucial to creating a separated area for one’s group. Groups of friends and student organizations are used to creating their own little area to spend together.

On assignment, I would walk up and down the parking lot, capturing pictures of every area. Everyone had their own space.

The chemistry department. The ice hockey team. My fraternity. People want to enjoy Homecoming in their own personal area with their friends, not fenced in like cattle with half the school.

Further reducing the ability to control a personal space, guests aren’t allowed to bring substantial-sized speakers. Instead, a cover band and DJ will be performing and only before and after the football game. Let’s be real.

Most people don’t want to listen to the cover band, and no one wants to dance to silence.

And the hours of the “tailgate,” if you can

still call it that, have been reduced by a third.

No fun.

These changes took students completely off guard. Student Government is not to blame, as these decisions were made without any input from students. Normally, decisions about the College, especially ones that affect students, have some form of student input and feedback. This is something for which SG members rightfully praise the administration.

As this, however, is an Alumni Association event, these decisions didn’t have to go through governance. And so, they were made without student input. When asked why they didn’t solicit input from students, a representative stated that they “just never thought to.”

As a concession, student input will be solicited at this year’s debrief and for next year’s planning. There is still time to make changes to this year’s Homecoming, but Alumni Affairs seems to have taken the attitude that they like what they’re doing and they’ll debrief after.

Publicly, these decisions were made in the name of safety. But you can’t stop kids from drinking during Homecoming. If anything, these restrictions will cause students to pregame even harder before arriving at the tailgate.

But I don’t think this is solely about safety.

I have a different theory. One of the main goals of the Alumni Association is soliciting donations from alumni to support the College.

They are catering too hard to a certain type of alumni: the heavy donators. They’ve listened to their feedback and are acting on it, stripping the soul out of the tailgate to destroy the “rave type of atmosphere.”

Alumni feedback suggests that some would like to avoid the raves and just have quiet conversations with their former classmates. I have nothing against that, but instead of ruining Homecoming

for everyone else, can’t we provide a calm atmosphere inside the Student Center or at other areas around campus?

If the goal of these changes is to increase donations, I would argue that there’s the potential for a decrease in donations caused by these changes.

For many alumni, Homecoming is their last link to the College and the one event that shapes their perception of the College for the entire year. Many are going to be pissed about Homecoming. When Phonathon members call them soliciting donations, their perception of the College and the Alumni Association may be shot and they’ll be less inclined to donate. “Well, Homecoming sucked, and it’s your fault it sucked.”

The Alumni Association seems to have taken the mentality that Homecoming isn’t an event for students — it’s an event for alumni. But even then, many alumni are unhappy with this and it will hurt donations. And don’t forget, today’s students are tomorrow’s alumni. Data from the Phonathon suggests

that turning students/alumni into givers soon after graduating provides a substantial boost in how much they donate throughout their lifetimes. Better keep them happy.

Remember, everyone: When the Alumni Association calls you asking for donations, realize that they are the sole reason Homecoming is ruined.

I love the College, and the last thing I want to do is discourage people from supporting my alma mater financially. But if this is about money, then this is about money.

Homecoming is the one day a year for students to cut loose and pretend they go to a fun school. They shouldn’t be villainized for this. Homecoming is the one tradition for alumni to look forward to, and they already know it won’t be the same. For an institution constantly going through transition, we need to hang onto our traditions.

As students we accepted that we didn’t attend a party school or a sports school.

But Homecoming is our day. Don’t take it away from us.

Give us Homecoming back.

Tim Lee / Photo Emeritus

The new changes implemented by the Alumni Association will change the scenery of the Homecoming tailgate.

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Features

Students protest rape with SlutWalk

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Activists speak out against rape culture and debunk the myths associated with it at WILL’s SlutWalk.

By Regina Yorkgitis Web Editor At the TCNJ SlutWalk on Friday, Sept. 27, students gathered in solidarity to raise awareness about rape culture and rape myths.

In this culture, victim blaming is often accepted. It is a frequently accepted myth that if a woman doesn’t cover her red solo cup at a party or if she walks alone at night and doesn’t invest in a rape whistle or if she dresses like a “slut,” she is asking to be raped. In this culture, it is quite common for the rapist to dodge the blame, because the the rape victim was supposedly putting herself in danger.

An international event, the SlutWalk began in 2011 when a

Canadian police officer said women should “avoid dressing like sluts” for their own safety. Women in Learning and Leadership (WILL), along with other student activity co-sponsors, joined the movement and marched around the campus last week.

“There are a lot of myths that surround rape,” said Amanda Parks, senior sociology major and executive chair of WILL. “We want to put the blame back on the perpetrators.”

Marla Jaksch, the featured speaker of the event and a women’s and gender studies professor at the College, explained that our society spreads the message “don’t get raped,” rather than “don’t rape.” This message is regularly emphasized in the media and enforced through

misogynistic language.

“The idea that you can protect yourself from rape implies that you messed up,” Jaksch said.

This notion, defined as victim blaming, places fault on the victim of an incident rather than the perpetrator. When men and women are taught how not to get raped, they are simultaneously taught the false idea that if rape occurs, a person did not do enough to prevent or stop it.

“We have to educate about rape culture if it is going to change,” senior early childhood education and math, science, technology double major Carrie Beth Hornberger said.

The sad truths are hard to stomach. Statistically, most rape victims know their attackers. It is far easier to accept that

perpetrators are random strangers or glamorized characters we see on “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.”

“This message applies to your peers,” sophomore English major Jennie Sekanics said.

“Rapists are not monsters,” Jaksch said. “Rapists are people who have done monstrous things.”

Perpetrators reach across the board and hold many professions: college students, coaches, teachers, religious leaders, soldiers, husbands, wives, aunts, uncles, men and women.

“Only 26 percent of rapes are ever reported to the police,” Jaksch said. SlutWalks worldwide endeavor to change the astoundingly low percentage and end the silence.

In the past, members of

WILL experienced some trouble planning the event. The College denied their request to host the event during an accepted students day or during alumni events.

“We hope that we just get the message across that this is a positive event,” sophomore philosophy major Nicole Fasano said. “We’re trying to make light of a negative situation.”

After listening to WILL’s presentation and Jaksch’s speech, students walked around the College with a renewed passion for the issue.

“Real men don’t rape,” said senior biology major and Delta Epsilon Psi brother Kunai Chaudhary. “There is no excuse for men to ever think that they can take advantage of women.”

Nervous breakdown: Oprah overwhelmed

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One of New Jersey’s ‘Real Houswives’ writes a love book.

By Johnanthony Alaimo Columnist

People, and by people I mean the two who watched the 2013 Emmys, are going wild over Merritt Weaver’s acceptance speech. The actress, who won Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on “Nurse Jackie,” delivered a memorable speech last Sunday.

Upon hearing her name, Weaver walked

on stage and said, “Thank you…thank you so much…um, I gotta go. Bye.” Perfection.

It’s so good that Miley Cyrus should tattoo it on her feet.

Some people criticized Weaver’s speech as being a mockery of her award.

But, bitch please. Any award show is a mockery of an award. Weaver did us all a favor, grabbed the damn thing and made way. She didn’t want to waste time thanking her mother, Jesus and the guy at the Kraft Foods table who looked like Jesus if you squinted your eyes a little bit. I applaud Weaver on delivering, what I believe, was the best acceptance speech ever made.

Meanwhile in Bravo TV wasteland, Melissa Gorga, a “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member, has written a book called “Love Italian Style,” which explains why her marriage to her husband is so successful and how you, too, can land the meatball of your dreams. A lovely excerpt is as follows: “Men, I know you think your woman isn’t the type who wants to

be taken. But trust me, she is. Every girl wants to get her hair pulled once in a while.

If your wife says ‘no,’ turn her around and rip her clothes off. She wants to be dominated. Women don’t realize how easy men are. Just give us what we want.”

What many would define as rape is candidly tossed in a pot of ignorance, set to boil, by Ms. Gorga. Basically, forget about everything Susan B. Anthony worked for in the early 20th century. That hairy feminist just needed her hair pulled to be happy. So ladies, next time you say no, just remember, that just might not cut it. So in that event, you should cut it. Like Oprah almost did back in 2012.

Oh, you didn’t hear? Oprah Winfrey almost suffered a nervous breakdown, according to herself. Speaking to “Access Hollywood,” the TV mogul and Illuminati member revealed she had too much on her plate last year. Between her struggling network, OWN, and her acting career, Oprah realized she was doing too much. I mean, she probably forgot to feed Stedman. Oprah eventually reeled it back in and got everything under control, so don’t you worry. We won’t see her running through the streets naked (thank the Lord

Almighty) or sniffing lines of coke off Lindsay Lohan’s mugshots. Now, Oprah is getting just the right amount of stimulation. And Gayle rejoiced.

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Weaver makes the quickest acceptance speech in Emmy history.

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Beat autumn sniffles

By Ruchi Shah Columnist

With the recent fluctuations in the weather, it’s not surprising that many students have come down with colds. One could even say that the campus has already become a winter wonderland with all the white tissues around.

Your cold doesn’t have to be something you just suffer through.

Here is a list of tips that can help you relieve you of your symptoms. There may not be a cure for the common cold, but there are a variety of ways to expedite your recovery and make the process more bearable altogether.

As soon as you have the slightest inkling that you feel a cold coming on, there are steps that need to be taken immediately.

Common indicators of an imminent cold include sore throat and a stuffy nose. Once you start experiencing such symptoms, be sure to increase your water and juice intake, as this will help alleviate your symptoms.

Gargling with salt water may sound like an old wives’ tale, but it is effective. Try and add half a teaspoon of salt to warm water. “The salt draws out excess water in your throat’s tissues, reducing the inflammation and clears mucous and irritants from the back of your throat,” said Dr. Philip Hagen, the Medical Editor-in-Chief of “Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies.”

Taking a warm shower is especially important when suffering from a cold.

The warm moisture aids in clearing your nasal passages. Another effective method of clearing your nasal passages is using a saline nasal spray.

Over-the-counter cough medicines are unnecessary. According to Dr. Harley

Rotbart, professor and vice chairman of pediatrics and infectious diseases at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, honey is just as effective as overthe-counter medications. Simply add two tablespoons to a cup of tea or eat it straight off the spoon.

Maintaining a healthy diet can also help you on the road to recovery by boosting your hardworking immune system. Include protein in your diet by consuming foods such as beans, fish, lean meat, brown rice and fresh vegetables replete with antioxidants.

Warm liquids, such as chicken noodle soup, do help relieve cold symptoms. Not a fan of chicken noodle? Other delicious options include miso soup and hot and sour soup.

Suffering from the common cold is never a pleasant experience, but with the aforementioned tips, you should be feeling better in no time. Also, it is important to remember that colds are most contagious for the first few days, so be sure to steer clear of your friends. And if they do happen to also become sick, you’ll have plenty of useful tips to help them out!

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A healthy diet and hot showers will keep colds at bay.

Campus Style

By Jordan Koziol Columnist Now that the cool weather has finally arrived, it’s time to embrace autumn’s endless style opportunities. To make the most of the mild climate and maximize your wardrobe’s potential, get creative through trial and error. Applying the formula “print, texture, fit” will yield a multitude of stylish and balanced ensembles.

Read the fine print. Use one print or pattern as your outfit’s statement piece.

Take note from fall Fashion Week 2013, which advertised military-inspired camo, classy houndstooth and sophisticated leopard prints. Not a fan of loud patterns? Capture the same bold effect by pairing solids with the same color, but different tones. This monochromatic trend in oxblood red or chambray blue will give any patterned look a run for its money.

with fabric, such as a maxi skirt, wear a fitted tank to expose your shoulders.

Similarly, pair tight leggings or jeans with a bulky sweater, or don a tight shirt with loose-fitted boyfriend jeans. Maintaining your outfit’s equilibrium will create an even and proportional silhouette.

So even if you’re not taking a chemistry class this semester, get innovative and conduct experiments within your own wardrobe! Varying the print, texture and fit of outfits will create inspiring looks all season long.

Textured beginnings. Since autumn is a texture-rich season, play up different fabrics and materials. Pair two or more pieces of different textures to add character and variety to any look. Try out the following: crushed velvet and denim, delicate silk and cotton, lycra and tartan wool or worn-flannel and leather. Each combination will have a unique result, so feel free to use your imagination!

How fitting. As chilly weather makes way for layering, it is important to remember the third element of style — fit.

This may be a delicate balancing act. If the lower half of your body is concealed

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Tan May satisfies Chinese food hankering Tan May Chinese Restaurant

Where: 1750 N. Olden Ave., Trenton, NJ Contact: 609-895-0588 Hours: Mon. - Thurs.: 11 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

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Overall Rating (4.5 out of 5): Chris Molicki / News Editor

Tasty crab rangoon and saucy General Tso’s chicken fills the belly and the leftovers fill the fridge.

By Chris Molicki News Editor Chinese food is a staple in the lives of most college students. Whether you’re sick of Eickhoff or need a late-night snack, an order of chicken and broccoli is less than an hour away. But all Chinese food is not created equal, which is why I’m going to tell you about the best Chinese place near the College: Tan May. I’ve had my fair share of Chinese food in my college career and have tried nearly every place around here, but Tan May has always been my favorite. I decided to order again just to confirm, and it didn’t disappoint.

I went with the classic General Tso’s chicken dish, which consists of fried, boneless chicken pieces with broccoli and General Tso’s sauce. I’ve never met

General Tso, but he’s doing it right.

The filling meal came with an order of white rice, which I mixed with the chicken. I also ordered crab rangoon as a side, which is a wonton with crabmeat and cheese.

As expected, the chicken was phenomenal. The crunch of the chicken was perfect — not too crunchy and unappetizing, but enough to improve the texture of the chicken. Drenched in General Tso’s sauce, the chicken was a gift. I’m a big fan of mixing in the rice with it. The different flavors and textures complement each other, creating great taste.

For those of you who have never tried crab rangoon, I recommend it. The crunch of the wonton mixed with the crabmeat/ cheese combo is somewhat reminiscent of a soft, yet crunchy, potato chip with a cheesy dip.

As if the meal wasn’t tasty enough, it was so much food that I could barely eat half of it, which led me to place it in my fridge for a future meal. Therefore, I got two meals for the price of one — not a bad deal in my book.

Sure, takeout Chinese food isn’t the highest of quality, but when you’re a college student on a budget, it’s often the best option. And if you want the best of the best, call up Tan May.

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Students embrace inner-energy and meditate

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In addition to hosting religious services, the Spiritual Center houses secular meditation events.

By Lianna Lazur Staff Writer Every Tuesday and Thursday, students congregate in the Spiritual Center for a relaxing 30 minutes of meditation.

For four years and counting, Lisa Caton has led Mindfulness Meditation. This year, the group meets from noon to 12:30 p.m. for a half hour of relaxation.

The basis of the meditation

has a simplistic overall goal: to find inner balance and a peaceful state of mind.

As humans, “we’ve been taught to fight or flee,” Caton said, meaning that society too often becomes wrapped up in the upbeat pace of everyday life. When does one have the chance to stop and breath anymore?

With Mindful Meditation, Caton leads participating students in breathing exercises known as kegon. This allows students to free

their minds and focus on the inner workings of their breathing by taking deep, exaggerated inhales and exhales of breath. The whole time Caton gently coaches students on what to focus. She tells them to understand their emotions and mentally elaborate on the thoughts that pass through their minds. She tells them to not deny energy, whether positive or negative, and that they should embrace that energy and use it as personal fuel. Caton aims for meditation sessions to help students reach an “inner grounded feeling within.”

Caton has been practicing the art of meditation for 20 years. She explained there are many forms of meditation. The meditation that takes place at Mindfulness Meditation meetings aims for a general focus of the promotion of compassion toward oneself and others.

Students at the College engage in meditation to serve themselves in finding restful moments in between chaotic instances of exterior pressures, but also to achieve an extended connection with one another in the form of finding compassion within themselves. To further discuss the topic of compassion, Caton also holds weekly dinners on Monday evenings, which are open to all practicing meditating students and newcomers.

Thursday’s Meditation was led by Jacob Wright-Piersanti and focused on a different method

of Indian breathing known as the pranayama technique. The pranayama technique involves a series of short, terse breaths to expel any uncensored energy.

After the breathing practice, Wright-Piersanti led the group in a meditation slightly different from the norm. He took the group through a meditation that placed special emphasis on the concepts of love and kindness. WrightPiersanti focused on the mantra of every human wanting to be happy and loved. Concluding his session,

Wright-Piersanti thanked the group of meditating students.

“Thank yourself for giving the time to do this radical act of sitting still,” he said.

Many of the meditation techniques used by Mindfulness Mediation share in placing emphasis on the process of self calming, something college students often struggle with. Mindfulness Meditation is always open and available for students looking for a mental escape to cool down and re-energize the inner self.

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Students and leader reflect during the bi-weekly Mindful Meditation meeting.

Experts fear melting ice will boost global warming

By Frank Saverino Correspondent

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Scientists predict the Arctic Ocean will be sea ice-free in coming years.

The sea ice that coats the shallow waters of the Arctic Ocean is rapidly thinning, and today its thickness is averaging half of what its measurement was 30 years ago, according to leading expert Peter Wadhams, head of the Polar Ocean Physics Group at Cambridge University.

Over the past five years, shrinkage has accelerated in the summer, cracks have exposed large areas of open water to more sunlight and radiation, and the degradation of sea ice in the summer has exceeded the rate of growth in the winter. Wadhams has predicted that in about four or five years’ time, the Arctic Ocean will be completely free of sea ice in the summers. As of September 2013, NASA’s National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), which has satellites orbiting the North Pole, observed that the minimum extent of arctic ice for the summer of 2013 is the sixth lowest on record. Sea ice has shrunk to just below two million square miles this year, and this alarming extent has caused scientists like Wadhams and other global warming activists to become more worrisome about the effects that the absence of arctic sea ice will have on climate change.

The continuing diminishment of sea ice and gradual warming of ocean waters have led to the release of methane hydrates embedded in the sea bed, or “permafrost,” of the Antarctic.

“The continental shelves of the Arctic are composed of offshore permafrost, frozen sediment left over from the last ice age,” Wadhams explained in an interview

with The Guardian last year. “As the water warms, the permafrost melts and releases huge quantities of trapped methane, a very powerful greenhouse gas, so this will give a big boost to global warming.”

The “upkick” of methane hydrate emissions is expected to intensify as the melting of sea ice accelerates, the melted water mixes into the already warming ocean waters, and the exposed and shallow ocean water absorbs higher levels of radiation from the sun.

Overall, temperatures in the Antarctic have begun to rise faster than anywhere else on earth, and the escaping methane hydrate’s molecules, which are approximately 20 times more lethal to our atmosphere than carbon dioxide molecules, will inflict a tremendous cost to our environment.

What is developing in the Arctic Ocean is what David Wasdell of the Apollo-Gaia project calls a “runaway process.” As the sea ice continues to be pushed back, temperatures will go on an incline, and the rate that the ocean warms will become faster because of the feedback of radiation absorbed by both melting ice and methane hydrate release.

As the open water in the Arctic expands, it is more prone to storms and sporadic weather that can blend and mix more warm water down to the sea bed.

Wedhams decrees the projected loss of sea ice a “disaster,” and he emphasizes that rising sea levels and the growing temperatures in the Artic coupled with the general warming of our climate due to carbon-based emissions could affect the agricultural capacities of our earth.

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Arts & Entertainment

Got 99 problems, but a pitch ain’t one

i-Tunes a capella continue to impress and grow

Coldplay medley sung by TCNJ International Tunes (i-Tunes), which left me with goose bumps all over.

Celebrating their sixth year as a group, the i-Tunes have grown steadily as a co-ed, student-run a cappella group that performs a variety of songs ranging from international numbers to recent

pop songs.

“It’s grown tremendously since I’ve been involved,” said junior co-president Jaryd Frankel, who’s been a member since his freshmen year. “It’s really different than other a capella groups because we’re more pop than just classical music majors.”

Although it may seem that the

members of this musically talented group would inevitably be music majors, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

“I’m doing a pre-med track that requires a lot of time and a lot of science,” Frankel said. “It’s really cool to take a break from that. Singing is such a release and it’s awesome that I don’t have to be in a class to be involved.”

Having several different personalities and interests of students join forces, they are able to mimic the sounds of an instrument ensamble to accompany several lovely soloists throughout their performances.

It’s apparent, however, that it isn’t just the countless hours of practice that make them so enjoyable, but rather their obvious chemistry that stems from having fun.

“We love how we can have fun,” Frankel said. “It’s not extremely intense, and everyone from all walks of life can be a part of something special.”

The work and success of the group rests solely on the shoulders of the students. Senior Agnes Kalinowski coaches the group as its

the trailer for “Dead Man Working” with stories of waiting tables, making videos for pharmaceutical companies, working in the adult entertainment industry and finally directing his first documentary in 2006 about immigration from Cuba to the United States.

The film itself exhibited a masterful variation of different genres of comedy. The hypothetical story, or “mockumentary,” utilized typical tactics from countless genres to the extent of Salas, referring to the piece as being “in its own genre.”

“Dead Man Working” combined high and low brow comedy

with alienating juxtaposition and hilarious, subtle sarcasm to present much more serious themes.

Salas made his motivation clear: “I couldn’t make a zombie film that was mindless,” he said. “I needed to make something with a message. With economic collapse and zombies being popular at the same time, I thought combining them would work well.”

“Dead Man Working” revolves around the newly deceased, following suit with their livelihood, leaving their graves and working, despite their eternal rest. The zombie workforce shares many traits

with migrant workers of today, as they maintain typically undesirable jobs for low or no cost. In “Dead Man Working,” this rise in zombie populations occurs amid the economic turmoil of 2008.

“I wanted to reference that in this country we have a tendency of living to work as opposed to working to live like they do in, for example, Europe,” Salas said. “I joked at the American work module so viewers could take a second look at what we do and how dumb some of those things are.”

This message generally resonated with students attending the

Photo courtesy of Jaryd Frankel

The i-Tunes perform at last year’s Acapellooza, held in Mayo Concert Hall.

By Julie Kayzerman Nation & World Editor It was a tough day going to cover the memorial service for alumnus Ryan Alley last year, but I’ll never forget the beauty of the service — not just in the touching words of friends and family, but in the emotional and passionate

music director, while current members must conduct a competitive process of auditions and induct new members by a majority-rule vote.

In fact, during his first encounters with i-Tunes, Frankel was quite intimidated, thinking the upperclassmen were actually teachers.

But, still involved in his third year, it is quite obvious he couldn’t be happier with his decision to join.

“The people are so interesting,” he said. “A lot of us aren’t music majors, so it’s a really good social outlet.” i-Tunes is currently preparing to cover tracks by Adele as well as Swahili songs for their performance at “Acapellooza” on Saturday, Oct. 12.

“We look for energy and enthusiasm,” Frankel says. “Some people come in with a terrible attitude, but you have to a good attitude. It also helps to have a good knowledge of other cultures or languages (for international songs).”

If you’re interested in auditioning for i-Tunes, you can find more information on their website at tcnjitunes.weebly.com.

lecture. As college students who hold relative freedom, the reality depicted may have set a priority among some to never be slaves to their occupation.

“The film held a mirror to an aspect of our society that is definitely overlooked, and the constant comic relief made this disturbing reality stomachable,” freshman open options major Alanah Zepka said.

At the end of the day, everyone who came to the lecture learned about an alumnus, developing film productions and the society they inhabit, all the while getting many great laughs.

‘Dead Man Working,’ real American horror story

By Jordan Finger Staff Writer

The Brown Bag series on campus brought College alumnus Luis Salas to present the lecture “Communication Studies Professional Practice Series” on Friday, Sept. 27.

Salas graduated in 2002 and majored in communication studies. He discussed his working experience after college with his communication studies degree and his multi-award winning film, “Dead Man Working.”

Salas prefaced the exhibition of

‘The Family’ drama is no laughing matter

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De Niro, no stranger to mob movies, plays opposite his mafioso trope.

By Chris Minitelli Staff Writer

Gangster and mob movies have been popular for as long as I can remember. The

most recent film to touch upon the genre, “The Family,” definitely dealt with issues and storylines akin to previous gangster movies. However, it took a different approach to its characters than others.

The film centers around the Blake family, who are placed in the witness protection program. Years before, the father, Fred, played by Robert De Niro, acted as a major witness and informant for the FBI in taking down his family of mafia members. Consequently, the FBI constantly moves the family around while Fred’s mafia-affiliated relatives continue to search for them.

Now the Blakes find themselves relocating to Normandy, France. Here, each member of the four-person family struggles to assimilate in the new foreign culture: a search for peanut butter leads to the explosion of a grocery store, French boys attempt to coerce the daughter into sleeping with them and the family tries not to kill the mayor, plumber and water company executive, all of whom seem to lie and cheat. But these are only a few of their struggles.

There were a couple of aspects that I

really liked about this movie. First, I definitely enjoyed the plot idea. It seems that there are not many movies focussing on the aftermath of becoming a key witness and ratting on large crime kingpins.

Next, I thought that “The Family” also had a pretty strong cast. Aside from De Niro, the cast included Tommy Lee Jones, Michelle Pfeiffer, John D’Leo and Dianna Agron, who definitely took on a different type of character and tone from her previous days on “Glee.”

Lastly, while this film seemed to be marketed as both a comedy and drama, it definitely seemed like more of an actiondrama than comedy-drama to me. I did not think this was bad though, especially since there were some funny moments in the film.

But I thought that the film’s trailers and previews were misleading and presented it as more of a comedy than it actually was.

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‘Prisoners’ holds your attention captive

By Chad Berman Correspondent

Movies about child abductions are inescapably more terrifying than true horror films. They are grounded in a sense of realism that is not present within the plethora of paranormal and supernatural horror films released in recent memory.

Although technically not a horror film, “Prisoners” is downright scary. The events that transpire within the masterful thriller resonate with us because they can and do happen. It is a torturing horror that grabs hold and never lets go.

The film, directed by Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve (“Incendies”), is a gritty and riveting adult drama that transcends the long and often mediocre history of its genre.

The film opens with a shot of a snowy forest.

A deer mulls about, munching on shrubbery.

The barrel of a rifle enters the scene. A father, Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman), recites the Lord’s Prayer as his son shoots the deer.

Direct hit. This jarring opening scene is just the foundation of the moral distress that follows in the next two and a half hours.

On the drive home, with the deer in the trunk, Keller tells his son how proud he is of him and how he must always “pray for the best and prepare for the worst.” Keller, a private contractor and religious man, keeps an apocalypse shelter in his basement, packed with several years’ worth of supplies. This obvious symbolism hangs over the characters’ heads, especially Keller’s, after the events of the film unfold in a calculated and systematic manner. Keller, his wife Grace (Maria Bello) and their children have not yet experienced what he calls “the worst.”

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Jackman fights the depths of desperation, a rare and striking performance.

Not even close.

During a Thanksgiving dinner with neighbors Franklin and Nancy Birch (portrayed by Terrence Howard and Viola Davis), both families’ young daughters go for a walk from which they never return. What follows is a slow-burning character study of what lengths we as humans will go to in order to bring back someone we love.

Enter Jake Gyllenhaal, with a brilliant yet understated performance. Detective Loki (Gyllenhaal) is the obsessive officer assigned to the case. Loki finds a suspicious RV that was seen in the neighborhood where the girls were taken. Inside is a frightened man named Alex Jones, played with chilling ambiguity by Paul Dano. It is unclear just how deeply involved in the crime Jones is, if at all. But the police soon determine

that Jones has an IQ under 10, rendering the lead insufficient. Alex is ultimately released into his aunt’s (Melissa Leo) custody, while Keller is understandably furious that the police failed to find any conclusive evidence against him.

The narrative then rotates between Loki’s investigation and the families’ struggles in dealing with the unspeakable loss of their daughters. Keller, certain of Jones’s guilt, eventually reaches his boiling point and decides to take matters into his own hands, kidnapping Jones.

Despite the uncertainty of the man’s culpability in the crime, Keller and a hesitant Franklin subject him to intense torture and abuse in order to elicit any information he may have about their daughters. The opaqueness of Jones’s guilt muddles the audience’s

perception of Keller’s and Franklin’s motivations, despite their desperate plight.

The two standouts among the cast are Jackman and Gyllenhaal. Jackman plays Keller with a ferocious intensity unbridled with raw emotion, under which lies the fear that he has failed to protect his family.

Alongside Jackman, Gyllenhaal is fantastic in his role as Loki, bringing an unhinged sense of moral duty to the character.

“Prisoners,” in the hands of a less capable auteur, would have been an utter failure at what it was trying to accomplish.

Its goal was to paint a vivid and visceral picture of the mental and physical anguish associated with the ultimate loss — the kidnapping of a child. It could have easily been melodramatic or failed to connect with the audience.

However, “Prisoners” does not succumb to the tropes that cripple many films of the genre. Plot twists fit within the narrative and characters’ actions are carefully calculated and consistent with their dispositions.

The actors play each character with a sympathetic conviction that helps the audience relate. The film strips these characters bare, breaking them down to their most primal and tortured, and our hearts break along with the characters.

The already taut script is bolstered by around-the-horn impeccable performances and eerie cinematography. Now, this movie is not for the faint of heart. The constant and seemingly unrelenting ebb and flow of intense drama is taxing on the audience. It is exhausting, yet ultimately rewarding, as the film plows through to its satisfying and electric conclusion. This is definitely a must-see before the awards season arrives.

‘Prodigy’ or not, plenty of talent Recital series

By Mike Nunes Staff Writer The atmosphere at the Rathskeller was electrifying on Friday, Sept. 27 as Northern Faces and Makeshift Prodigy gave two high-energy performances that dazzled listeners.

Northern Faces kicked off the show.

The boys from Albany played songs from their recently released EP, “Southern Faces.” They gave students a sample with songs, such as “You Not Me,” “Under My Skin” and “Finding Hope.”

Their music draws inspiration from “everything from old-school bands like The Beatles to newer bands like The Black Keys and Band of Horses,” vocalist and guitarist Bryan Shortell said.

This was their first time playing at the College, but they enjoyed the positive attention and support they received from students.

“It was great. Everyone has been really cool to us,” Shortell said.

The headline band of the night, Makeshift Prodigy, performed at this year’s Lollapalooza. “(The festival) was amazing,” said the band’s lead singer Anthony Bagnara, of the annual music festival.

“Every year I was always telling myself and my friends, ‘You know next year we’re going to play,’ and finally this year we got to play it. It was a big honor for us.”

Even though the turnout was not enough to fill up the Rat, the band still treated the crowd to a show worthy of a full house. Their performance was laden with on-stage theatrics, as Bagnara climbed to the top of his piano mid-song to entertain the crowd.

“I liked the energy,” senior digital

Notes of praise

arts major Christine Austin said.

Most of the songs the band played came from their most recent studio album, “Mathematica,” and their previous EP “Illuminate.”

Throughout their six-year history, they have always looked to their love of making music for guidance.

“All of us are very passionate about music — that’s really been our driving force,” Bagnara said.

In the long run, their goal is to win one of the coveted awards in the music industry.

“End all be all is winning a Grammy,” said Bagnara, cracking a smile at the prospect.

“I think they put on a very good performance. Both bands really connected with the audience,” freshmen open options major Oliva Higbee said.

By Lucas Snarski Staff Writer

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Top: Matt Ippolito plays bass. Bottom: The alternative rock outfit plays hits such as ‘Under My Skin.’

Three musicians took the stage of Mayo Concert Hall as part of the series of student recitals, filling the room with the music of a horn, a flute, a piano and one strong voice.

Three pieces were played in the Wednesday Music Recital Series’s showcase of student talent. The first performer, Taylor Lorchak, played Bernhard Krol’s composition, “Laudatio,” on the horn. Krol, a German composer, passed away earlier this year.

Next came Thomas Ploskonka playing the flute, accompanied by Kathy Shanklin on the piano. They performed the piece “Nocturne et Allegro Scherzando” by French composer Philippe Gaubert. The two instruments complemented each other well, filling the room with sound when the other instrument fell silent.

Diana Befi and James Lubrano performed the last song of the event. Befi, a mezzo-soprano, sang “O ma lyre immorelle” with Lubrano’s piano accompaniment. Charles Guonod composed the piece as part of the 1851 opera, “Sapho.”

To fit the mood of the song, Befi stared at a space above the audience and looked increasingly distraught. At times, she covered her face with her hand and once struggled to stand, holding the piano for support, to convey the deep emotions of the song.

Cassady Grablauskas, a freshman music education major and usher at the event, enjoyed the three performances. “(Befi) was really good,” she said. “She literally gave me chills with that last note.” Grablauskas also praised Befi’s vibrato, the pulsating change of pitch in a singer’s note.

Chris King, a freshman music education major, also enjoyed the recital and called it “a good experience and a fun time as well.”

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More Fun Stuff Brain Teasers

1. A man rode into town on Monday. He stayed for three nights and then left on Monday. How?

2. What occurs once in June, once in July and twice in August?

3. What unusual property do the words

FLOUR, TERN, and THIRST Y have in common?

Answers

1. Monday is the name of the man’s horse.

2. The letter ‘u.’

3. Remove one letter from each word and they all spell a numeral.

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Lions keep on skating through adversity Controversy doesn’t mar three-game streak Ice hockey

By Julie Kayzerman Nation & World Editor

With 39.3 seconds left in the game, the Lions scored the winning goal against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) after becoming fired up due to a skeptical call on the ice that denied them of what should have been a goal about five minutes earlier in the period.

With the game just seconds away from ending in a 2-2 tie, senior captain Nick Lisciandro put the puck in the net during a power play for the Lions, sending a direct message that the controversial call wasn’t going to stop them.

Senior John Czarnik made the game a final score of 4-2 with an empty net goal with 11 seconds left on the clock.

“I told them in there that the puck never lies,” head coach Joseph Cucci said, upset with the call. “That was definitely a goal, but they responded. They executed.”

With RPI taking a timeout during the last minutes of the game, Cucci told his team to put the bad call behind them and forget about it, according to senior captain Kush Patel.

“We recognized it was a crappy call,” Patel said. “But we kind of just went by it and everyone on the bench was just reiterating that we still have a couple of minutes left and still have a chance at winning this, so let’s just try to score the next one.”

“Then we got that power play and we knew we had a chance of getting that goal and it happened,” he said.

Trailing 1-0 early in first, the College responded to RPI immediately, skating hard and blocking shots for a full three periods.

“We competed,” Cucci said. “We were fighting for the puck. I don’t think this was the best game that we’ve played all year by any stretch, but we just competed from start to finish.”

Allowing the Lions to walk off the first period with a tie was Patel with five minutes left, sneaking the puck

Ice hockey blocks shots en route to a third consecutive win. past the goalie.

Coming out just as strong in the second period, Patel scored again at 11:15, giving his team the lead.

“I think we were pretty persistent throughout the whole game,” Patel said. “We never let up a single moment. Yesterday I think we somehow found a way to come back. They tied it 2-2, and we battled back the entire game. We never lost hope, and I think that was the biggest thing, especially after playing them last year. We were kind of redeeming ourselves (after losing to RPI 8-3 last year), if you will.”

In large part, the success of the College during the game was the undeniable chemistry of the “purple line,” made up of Patel, Lisciandro and sophomore Sal DiBrita, who collectively produced a total of four points, including three goals and an assist.

“Every shift you’re on there, go out hard until that last buzzer,” Patel said. “Our line is a good example of balance.”

Patel recalled a shot DiBrita blocked at Friday’s game against Lafayette, which ended in a 10-1 win.

“Sal blocked a big shot on Friday that actually led to a

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goal (for the College). That kind of sums it up right there.

Sal’s defense transitions into our offense. I think it’s a good mix. He’s got more of a defensive aspect and Nick and I are more forward and we kind of complement each other, but without Sal, it’s not possible.”

Cucci has been coaching Patel for four years now, with Patel being a captain for two of those four.

“He’s a pleasure to coach,” Cucci said. “Every day he does the right thing, on the ice and off the ice. He’s always working. He’s helping other guys. I never have to worry about him. He’s been fantastic. He’s a great hockey player, even better person.”

With a record of 3-1 so far in their season, the Lions will go on to compete against NJIT for a second time this season on Friday, Oct. 4, following up with a home game on Saturday, Oct. 5 against Wagner College.

“We want the mentality to be here,” Cucci said. “Every time we step on the ice we’re going to work, work, work and we’re going to outwork the person across from us. I thought that shone through today with 60 full minutes of just competing.”

Tennis

Four Lions make runs at ITA Regional Two singles, a doubles team make round of 16

By Nicholas Haff Staff Writer Over the course of the threeday weekend, the women’s tennis team ventured out to Geneva, N.Y., to close out its phenomenal season in the multi-day ITA Northeast Regional Championship tournament and did not fail

to impress in this highly-competitive tournament.

The Lions had four singles players and two duos qualify for the tournament with much success throughout the weekend as the team managed to win games in both brackets. Sophomore Jasmine Muniz-Cadorrete and freshman Katie Buchbinder

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The Lions end the fall season on a positive note.

made it to the round of 16 in the singles bracket, while the team of sophomore Emma Allen and senior Tara Criscuolo made it to the round of 16 in the doubles bracket.

Buchbinder came into the tournament as the number three seed in the bracket and did not fail to live up to expectations.

Buchbinder defeated her first two opponents in only two sets: 6-2, 7-5 and 6-3, 6-1.

It was only in the round of 16 where Buchbinder lost her first set by a score of 6-4. After rallying back to take the second set 6-3, her tournament ended with a 6-2 decision.

Muniz-Cadorette made a similar run in the singles bracket, defeating her first two opponents in straight sets: 6-2, 7-5 and 6-3, 6-1.

But Muniz-Cadorette fell short in her round of 16 matchup, dropping her first set 7-6 and seeing her championship hopes end with a 6-1 defeat in the second.

Allen and Criscuolo earned their way into the round of 16 for the doubles bracket with an 8-2 win in their tourament opener and fought tooth-andnail in a doubles grudge match

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Muniz-Cadorette fights to get into the round of 16.

but fell short of advancing.

After holding strong down the stretch, Allen and Criscuolo were eventually taken over, losing a close match 9-7 in extra games.

The women’s tennis team dominated their division this

semester as they always have and closed their season out on a strong note. Much is in store for the future of the team as it enters its break for the year.

But one thing is for sure: Come next season, the Lions are going to come out swinging.

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Lions Fantasy World

Through the Uprights

As we reach the quarter mark of the NFL season, there are several intriguing questions to consider. Are the Broncos and Seahawks going to play as two undefeated teams in the Super Bowl? Will any team in the NFC East finish above .500? Will the Cleveland Browns stay atop their division? Will the Jaguars win a game before giving in and signing Tebow? Did Peyton Manning secretly join the Dark Side and take on the new mantle of Evil Manning?

These interesting things are not what I’m going to talk about but were worth mentioning.

(By the way, answers to the above: No, no, Cleveland wishes, not a chance and Hail Darth Touchdown.)

No, what I’m going to talk about is something I’ve been meaning to bring up for a while but haven’t had the right opportunity. I’d like to talk about penalties.

See, every time I watch an NFL game I notice these little flags being thrown on the field. For those readers completely unaware of what I’m talking about, the refs throw out these flags to signify that someone on the field has done something against the rules. Some of these rules are stupid, like pass interference, others are there for player safety (helmet-to-helmet hits, no full-force tackling guys who are already down), and a few even make sense, like false starts and delays of game.

As in most sports, these rules are often broken. And each time one is, the player’s team is penalized and play resumes.

And that’s about it.

Here’s my question: Why don’t the individual players ever seem to get penalized? Sure, I know that for pretty much every dirty hit a player will get fined or suspended, but I’m talking more about ingame ramifications. In the NBA, if one player commits six fouls they have to leave the game. Why isn’t there some system for that in football? Why are these players allowed to make the same mistakes again and again? I feel like I’m missing something.

This translates to fantasy football, too. Shocking, I know. In fantasy basketball leagues, a player can lose points for fouling out of a game, but in fantasy football, there’s no penalty if, say, Ndamukong Suh stomps on four separate people in one game? There isn’t even the option to make that happen in most leagues. I don’t quite understand the logic behind that one.

Penalties aren’t really talked about all that much, but nevertheless they are important. They can play a massive factor in big games (anyone notice how many mistakes the Falcons made this weekend?), but seem to have no downside for the players who commit them.

But maybe I’m the only one who thinks this way.

Oh well, I guess I’ll just go back to wondering about everything else interesting in football. And remember, Hail Darth Touchdown!

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I May Be Wrong, But...

Here’s what I would do in Fantasy Football this week: Add: Antonio Gates. Really most of the players on the Chargers offense at this point, but the tight end has gotten better each week and might still be stuck on the bench in some leagues. Remember, fantasy isn’t about wins and losses, it’s about points at the end of the day, and the Chargers certainly put those on the board.

Be Cautious Of: People Making Predictions. Predicting anything in sports is an inexact science, based on numbers that can change in a second and gut instinct. I said the Bears D/ST looked good last week and watched Detroit put up 40 points. Also, the bye teams this week are Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and Washington. Check your starters.

Drop: Steelers D/ST. The once big and bad Steelers are pretty cream-puffy this season, and the defense put up negative fantasy points in some leagues last week against the Vikings. Yes, the previously 0-3 Vikings. At this stage, having no defense might be better than the Steelers, so drop them or trade them to an unsuspecting person living in 2009.

Look Out For: The Green Bay Packers are 1-2, coming off of a bye week and playing the Lions at home. If you don’t think this is going to be a huge game for Aaron Rodgers and his receiving core, you might want to rethink how you live your life. Win or lose, prepare to see some fireworks from the Green Bay offense.

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LIONS

AROUND THE

DORM 5 3

Mike Herold “The Ref”

Amy Reynolds Editor-in-Chief

Andrew Grossman Sports Assistant

Gabe Allen Correspondent

In this week’s Around the Dorm, the “Ref,” Mike Herold, asks our panel three questions: whether some of last year’s top NFL teams are pretenders, if Paul George deserves his new contract extension with the Indiana Pacers, and which two NHL teams enter the season as favorites for the two conferences.

1. Some of the teams people thought would shortly, the Atlanta Falcons fans should be con- them back is injuries. Once pro-bowlers Ste- up the next four weeks as they compete against dominate the NFL have had rough starts cerned, but not disheartened, because the sea- ven Jackson and Asante Samuels get healthy, teams with a combined record of 5-10. to their seasons (Atlanta, Green Bay, San son is still young. Although they are currently they will then be much more of a threat. In the Gabe: The Falcons (1-3), Packers (1-2) and Fransisco). Which, if any, of these contend- 1-3 and in serious trouble, I do expect the Fal- meantime, they will have to play a few more 49ers (2-2) were all penciled in to make the ers are actually pretenders? cons to rebound and squeak into the playoffs. weeks without their key leaders. This will be playoffs in the NFC this season and contend Amy: Green Bay is a pretender. Their defense Besides their record, the biggest issue holding easier to do as the Falcons’ schedule lightens for the Super Bowl. It’s still very early and has reverted to its 2011 form and the running anything can happen, but slow starts combined game is nonexistent. And Greg Jennings hasn’t with some key injuries have severely damaged been replaced at wide receiver. Also, Aaron the likelihood that all three teams will be able to Rodgers may not be on the same page as head advance to the postseason. The 49ers reboundcoach Mike McCarthy. As for the other two, I ed well coming off of two ugly losses, and their don’t think Atlanta is good enough on the road schedule seems pretty friendly looking forward. against decent teams to be a serious threat. I Matt Ryan has looked really shaky for Atlanta, like San Francisco as a wild card team. Their but I think their upcoming schedule will help offense is very strong on both sides of the ball, them get their heads back above water quickly. and they have a ferocious defense. Jim HarRight now, despite my doubts about Jay Cutler baugh’s team was one step away at last year’s and the Bears and Matt Stafford and the Lions’ Super Bowl, but with a more experienced Coability to maintain their winning ways, I think lin Kaepernick in place, the Niners definitely the Green Bay Packers will have the hardest appear championship ready. time making it into the postseason due to their Andrew: While Green Bay and San Francistough schedule, apparent lack of running game AP Photo co should find their way into the playoff mix and questionable defense.

Amy wins for manning up and picking a pretender, Andrew gets 2 points for noting the injury factor, and Gabe gets 1 point for not detailing any one team’s woes.

2. Paul George of the Indiana Pacers just combination of Roy Hibbert, George Hill and Miami Heat in the second round of the play- growth into an All-Star on both ends of the floor signed a max contract extension. Did he David West in addition to Granger and George offs. In George’s third and most recent season, and his ability to elevate his game in the playdeserve it, or did Indiana just overreact to makes the Pacers such a balanced team with Danny Granger, who was the star of the team offs were some of the main reasons the Pacers his stellar Eastern Finals? no obvious weaknesses. By giving George the in George’s rookie season, appeared in only five reached a do-or-die game with the defending Amy: Paul George deserved a max contract. extension, Indiana is straying away from hav- games due to injury. Given more responsibil- champion Miami Heat for a chance to compete Who else are the Pacers going to spend their ing a cohesive team that has the potential of ity, George flourished, posting averages of 17.4 in the NBA finals. At 23, there’s no reason to bemoney on? Big-name free agents aren’t in- changing the team’s overall mindset. The Pac- points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.8 steals lieve George has reached his ceiling as a player, terested in joining the Pacers. Plus, there are ers have been this way for some time now, so in 38 minutes a game. George was selected especially given how much he has improved his many reasons why he’s worthy of being paid why change a winning strategy? to the All-NBA 3rd team and won the NBA’s game every year he’s been in the league thus far. approximately $18 million for each of the next Gabe: Paul George absolutely deserved the Most Improved Player award. At 6’8” and with Locking him up makes the Pacers one of the five seasons. His willingness to play hard, his max contract extension. He grew two inches af- his elite athletic ability and sweet stroke, George most stable and competitive franchises in the quick feet and his height make him a great ter being drafted, but the growth in his game is is fit to play the two or three. His versatility and Eastern Conference for the foreseeable future. defender. On offense, his 7.6 rebounds per what has been truly remarkable. In his first seagame translates to one rebound per every 4.9 son, George played only 21 minutes per game minutes, which is about twice as many as ex- and his numbers don’t scream future star by any pected from a small forward. stretch of the imagination, but his improvement Andrew: Although Paul George is an excep- as the season went on led to his selection to the tional player, he did not deserve the max con- 2011 NBA All-Rookie 2nd team. In his sophotract extension. The reason why George had more season he started all 66 games and posted such a dominating postseason was because he averages of 12.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists had to step up in the absence of Danny Grang- and 1.6 steals while shooting 44 percent from er, who was out with a knee injury. The Pac- the field, 39 percent from downtown and 80 perers are one of the few successful teams in the cent free throws while helping the Pacers take a AP Photo NBA who doesn’t rely on one key player. The 2-1 game lead against the eventual champion Gabe wins for an in-depth answer, Andrew gets 2 points for saying Indiana is team-oriented, and Amy gets 1 point because other big free agents would like to play for Larry Legend.

3. Hockey’s back! Give me your Stanley overall in the Western Conference, making last year’s playoff run, so this season should Gabe: The L.A. Kings and the Philadelphia Cup teams as the season begins. them serious contenders. As for the East, one be no different. After being third-best in Flyers will face off in this year’s Stanley Cup Amy: Teams rarely repeat, so I don’t think of these years Pittsburgh has to have a play- the NHL in goals allowed a season ago, the Finals. Both are young teams that will have Chicago will win the Stanley Cup. My pre- off run, so I think they’ll make it to the final team of Rask and big-man Zdeno Chara the energy to push through in the playoffs afdiction is that the St. Louis Blues will win but will ultimately fall to the Blues. will be difficult to score against, and let’s ter the long and grueling regular season. Both the final, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins Andrew: The Bruins are definitely my face it: Defense wins championships. In of their offensive cores are excellent and have in six games. St. Louis ultimately finished pick to win the Eastern Conference. Goalie the Western Conference, it is hard not to been together for several years now. The second in the Central Division and third Tuukka Rask really came into form during choose the defending champions, the Chi- Kings’ Jonathan Quick is the best goaltender cago Blackhawks. Yes, I know it is a recap in the world. Injuries were a large reason they of last year’s Stanley Cup final, but both fell short last year against the Chicago Blackteams have looked solid in the preseason so hawks, and they won the Stanley Cup two far. As for the Blackhawks, Carl Crawford years ago in 2012. They enter the season as was second in the league last year with an the favorites to win Lord Stanley’s Cup. Last average of 1.94 goals allowed against him year the Flyers dealt with key injuries to their per game. On the offensive side, expect defense, which was a big reason their season last season’s Conn Smythe Trophy winner was a disappointing one. This year they will Patrick Kane to also be dominant as he was begin the season at full strength. Their bigfifth in the NHL last year with 23 goals. gest question will be goaltending.

Andrew wins Around the Dorm, 7-6-5

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Andrew wins for saying defense wins championships, Amy gets 2 points for picking the relatively unknown Blues, and Gabe gets 1 point for picking the goaltending-lacking Flyers.

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Late winner leads Lions over No. 17 MSU Soccer stays on target in physical NJAC

By Peter Fiorilla Sports Editor

Punching above its weight against a nationally-ranked team for the second time this season, the men’s soccer team emphatically proved it means business this year in NJAC play with a last-gasp 2-1 win over No. 17 Montclair State University, despite suffering a 2-1 defeat at Richard Stockton College.

Both goals for the Lions (7-2-1, 2-1) against a physical MSU side came in the final 15 minutes of the game, including a dramatic game-winner from freshman midfielder Nick Costelloe in the 86th minute.

Senior forward Kevin Shaw stole the ball before breaking into the box on the right side, and as the defense closed down on him, Shaw pushed a tantalizing ball across the box that Costelloe slotted under the Red Hawks’ diving goalkeeper.

“When Shaw broke free late in the game, I was really expecting a shot from him, but I wanted to move into the space to get the ball just in case,” Costelloe said. “As it turns out, he split the two defenders with a pass to me. When I saw it get through the defenders, I just made sure to stay over the ball and hit it back to where it came from, as coach always encourages.”

The Red Hawks’ goalkeeper was also in position for a shot from Shaw and couldn’t switch to Costelloe’s side in time, giving the crowd at the soccer complex reason to celebrate.

“It was a poor shot in my opinion, but it managed to get by the keeper,” Costelloe said.

“The only thing left to do was celebrate as a team on the field. I was just grateful that Shaw was able to find me with the pass.”

Shaw had five shots on target and scored a goal of his own in the 76th minute, finishing off a fluid counter attack that ended with

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Shaw deflecting the ball into the net from several yards out for a 1-0 lead.

“Shaw had another fantastic game with a goal and an assist,” Costelloe said. “Because he is our main target guy up top, the team agreed that he should take a shot anytime he gets a chance — rightly so because of his great finishing skills. Coach gives him a free pass to be selfish around the box, and he makes it count by finishing constantly.”

Shaw’s 12th goal of the year didn’t hold up for long, as the Red Hawks equalized in the 86th minute on a well-executed set piece that continued the Lions’ trend of conceding late.

“I think that an important thing for us to work on is closing out a game,” Costelloe said. “We have been in situations where we are winning late in a game and wind up conceding late goals. This time we got away with giving up yet another late goal and we are just happy to get the win and look forward to our next big game.”

All of the game’s goals were late, but part of how the Lions were able to ground the Red Hawks was by establishing positive play early on in the game.

“We settled into the game nicely and created some chances early. I think establishing ourselves early was a huge part of the victory,” Costelloe said. “After the loss against Stockton we knew that we needed to be prepared for another hard game against a skilled opponent (in) MSU.” The Lions generated a number of quality chances in the first half, including an open look from inside the six-yard box that came after a shot from senior forward Kevin Shaw bounced off the crossbar and the line, but went into the locker room at half-time with the score at 0-0.

But the Lions, who forced six saves to MSU’s five, kept the same game plan in the

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The Lions celebrate at midfield after scoring a late goal against MSU. second half, and it eventually paid off.

“As for the two goals, we were told constantly by (head coach George Nazario) that we just have to play our game and chances will come,” Costelloe said. “Late in the game, even though we were dealing with a lot of defensive pressure, we were able to counterattack and create chances. (Senior midfielder) Sean Casey had another great cross that created our first goal. Lucky for us, we finished the few chances we had late in the game.”

The mid-week game at the Ospreys was a different story, as the Lions came out flat en route to their first regulation loss and were just 44 seconds away from being held scoreless for the first time this year.

“It was very difficult to play a quality team like Stockton away from home,” Costelloe said.

“To be completely honest, Stockton just came out fighting harder than us in the first 20 minutes. Their initial energy surge was enough to

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The women’s team places second.

By Julie Kayzerman Nation & World Editor

It’s not hard to get lost among the sea of 164 runners at a cross country meet. However, the veteran women on the team were determined to not let that happen.

Crossing the finish the line together in sixth, seventh and eighth place were junior Tara Nealon and seniors Megan Flynn and Anginelle Alabanza, leading the Lions to second place at the 2013 Dickinson Long and Short Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Nealon finished at 23:31, Flynn at 23:37 and Alabanza at 23:43 in the long event.

Placing second out of 15 teams, the Lions highlighted their stamina and hard work by setting a worthy example for the underclassmen on the team.

On the men’s side, success has continued to be in the hands of rookie Andrew Tedeschi, who once again led the Lion pack.

Tedeschi crossed the finish line at 26:48, placing 12th out of 90 runners.

get them a goal, but when things settled down, we played much better.”

Richard Stockton capitalized on their early play by taking the lead in the 20th minute after catching the Lions on the break and added a goal in the 78th minute on a loose ball.

That ended up being the game-winner, after sophomore forward Greg Perri scored a lastminute consolation goal for the College It was not all negative for the Lions, who took a few lessons away from a game in which they uncharacteristically missed their chances.

“We created some dangerous opportunities and probably should have scored at least one goal in the first half to even it up,” Costelloe said. “One thing this game taught us is that we have to come out playing hard or we will get punished.”

The Lions continue NJAC play this week with a home game against Rutgers-Camden, before travelling to Rutgers-Newark.

“The game plan was the same game plan I had the first day I walked onto this campus. We have to be able to run the football and we have to be able to stop the run,” Dickens said.

“Today, we were able to do both of those things.”

The second half was very quiet, with defense once again ruling the game. The Lions got some big-time sacks, including one from junior defensive lineman Thomas Masi, who got the Knights offense out of any sort of rhythm. The biggest plays of the game, though, came from senior defensive lineman Patrick Kimball.

With the Southern Virginia offense gaining momentum and driving down the field in the final minutes of the game, Kimball recorded back-to-back sacks to effectively kill any chance the team had at making a comeback.

“Our guys can be dominant football players,” Dickens said.

“There may be one or two who got big numbers on a given day, but our eight defensive linemen can all play the game.”

With their first victory under their belts, the Lions can take in the win before they set their sights on Montclair State University in their NJAC opener on Saturday, Oct. 4.

“Those ‘L’ things — people hate those,” Dickens said. “But the ‘W’s’ are sweet. Sunday is our day off, so these guys get to go home, eat something for dinner, relax on the couch and get a whole day of enjoying this ‘W.’” Paladino agreed, as he relished in the win while looking forward to next week’s home game.

“It’s an unbelievable feeling to get this first win,” Paladino said. “We are not satisfied and are focused on beating Montclair. Hopefully we can carry this momentum throughout the practice week into Friday night.”

The Lions defense holds Southern Virginia to 108 yards of total offense and two points.

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Football holds SVU to 108 yards in win

Shaky offensive game is enough for the Lions

By Chris Molicki News Editor

When things aren’t working, it’s often time for a change.

That’s what Lions head coach Wayne Dickens saw in the team’s 7-2 win over Southern Virginia University on Saturday, Sept. 28 when he benched sophomore quarterback Chris Spellman in favor of sophomore

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quarterback Sam Paladino. The result was the College’s first win of the season.

“We were sputtering at the time and we needed a spark,” Dickens said.

Paladino came in and directed the Lions’ (1-2) only scoring drive at the end of the first half. A mobile quarterback, Paladino was able to use his legs to not only pick up yards, but also for defensive attention. Sophomore running back Brad Young had a few nice runs on the drive that ended with Paladino throwing a 12-yard touchdown pass to sophomore running back Brandon Brocklehurst for the team’s only points.

“When coach told me to warm up, I was ready to go,” Paladino said. “I knew my shot would come eventually, so I stayed patient and continued to work and improve every day.”

At the end of the day, Paladino finished with 49 yards rushing and 51 yards passing, while Young had a solid 66 yards on the ground. The team’s ability to run the ball

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The Lions defense keeps Southern Virginia University out of the red zone.

well was crucial to the win.

“We started getting some misdirection plays going, which held Southern Virginia’s linebackers on their heels,” Paladino said. “This helped our line open up some gaping holes for (sophomore running back) Victor Scalici and Brad Young. I knew that whatever team established a running attack would win the game, and it made my job a whole lot easier.”

The day didn’t start off all too great for the College. Midway through the first quarter, the Knights executed a perfect punt, setting up the Lions at their own 1-yard line. The ensuing play saw Southern Virginia’s Dakoda Winsor tackle Young in the end zone for a safety and the game’s first two points.

Those were the only points the Knights would get all day, with the Lions’ defense proving

to be strong. Junior defensive lineman Jeffrey Adubato had a nice pass deflection, followed by a sack from senior defensive end Justin Bruso and senior defensive lineman Mike Barber to end the first quarter.

Southern Virginia mustered only 18 yards of total offense in the first half and picked up zero first downs.

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Field hockey shuts down No. 3 Salisbury Lions defend home turf in shutout victory

By Andrew Grossman Sports Assistant

There was not a hint of nervous energy last Saturday, Sept. 28 when the field hockey team faced the third-ranked Salisbury University. Despite being the underdogs, the Lions came in with a game plan, executed it and then walked away with a 1-0 win in arguably their biggest victory of the young season.

“We just wanted to play our game and stick to our game plan, so it didn’t matter how well they played,” junior forward Erin Healy said. “We knew we would be able to stick with them and that if we did that, then we would beat them.”

The lone goal came 20:36 minutes into the game when Healy capitalized on a loose ball in the offensive circle, set up by junior midfielder Erin Waller, who earned the assist. This marks the sixth goal of the season for Healy, who now leads the Lions with 15 points. “(Scoring first) was crucial because we knew that we would then get the momentum that would keep us going,” Healy said. “So when we got that first

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The Lions earn their second win against a top-30 team this year.

goal, we knew that it would be much easier to play our game.”

After losing to the Sea Gulls last year 4-1, the Lions came in with a specific game plan in order to avenge their previous defeat.

“We knew from playing them in the past that we (needed a quick start) because it is a lot harder to come from

behind against them,” Healy said. “We wanted to set the tone of how fast the game is played and make up for each other’s mistakes and keep the ball in the offensive zone (in order to) keep the momentum up.”

Once the Lions got ahead, they were able to rely on their defense for the remainder of the game.

“It was really tough (to maintain the one goal lead), but our defense played so phenomenally,” Healy said. ‘It was very hard to keep Salisbury scoreless, but at the same time, I knew that our defense was playing so well that we would pull out the win.”

Healy also added that the reason for the team’s success was due partially to its camaraderie.

“I felt like we were going to win that game if everyone was on the same page,” she said. “We were all expecting to have a good game out of each other and that we would be able to keep up with them and win the game when we got ourselves going and play as a team.”

This week, the women have two away games as they travel to Manhattanville College and conference rival William Patterson University.

“I am beyond happy. We are playing so well as a team and just being there for each other on the field we have been really good,” Healy said. “I expect us to win them both and dominate them like we have been doing. If we keep playing the way we have been playing, then no one can stop us.”

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