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Gitenstein to trustees: Gov. aid misleading

Ashley Long / Photo Editor, Photos courtesy of College Relations

At their Feb. 28 meeting trustees talked budget, housing and construction, announcing that Campus Town plans (middle) have made considerable progess.

By Kelly Johnson News Editor Gov. Chris Christie promised a 6 percent increase in aid for higher education in his recent budget address, but his statement was misleading and untrue, President R. Barbara Gitenstein said at the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

The increase only applies to employees’ budgets and benefits, which is established by the state, according to Gitenstein. None of the extra funds are going toward appropriations, which would allow for the money to be spent on what the College deems necessary.

“There is not a 6 percent increase to funding higher education,” Gitenstein said. “That is absolutely not an increase to our base budget.”

In addition to discussing the budget, the board recognized several faculty promotions and appointments in departments such as physics, criminology, philosophy, English, Student Affairs and more.

“We have an extraordinary faculty and I am very proud of each and every one of them,” Gitenstein said.

Eleanor Horne, a member of the Student Life and Enrollment Management Committee, had only kind words for new interim vice president of Student Affairs Vicky Triponey.

“We are all looking forward to working closely with Vicky,” she said.

The meeting also came within a week of students being told that all applicants received housing.

“We’ve been able to accommodate every student who applied for housing,” Horne said. “That process was handled with great care and sensitivity.”

Although people in attendance whispered about considerable amounts of complaints by parents regarding housing, board members made no mention of the controversy.

The board of trustees also presented analyses of construction projects and the College’s relationship with Ewing Township.

Vice chair Bradley Brewster provided updates on the new education building near Cromwell Hall and Campus Town.

“The education building is on time and way under budget,” he said.

Brewster also spoke about the considerable progress that has been made with Campus Town and said it “looks like we’ll be cutting the ribbon sometime in the summer.”

Horne announced several achievements made this year, which not only benefits the College but has also helped build the relationship with the community.

“We’ve had very good media coverage by the local press,” Horne said. “That doesn’t happen by accident.”

This time last year, Horne said, Mayor Bert Steinmann was expressing dissatisfaction with the conduct of students, but the tone has seemed to dissipate this year for a few reasons.

Horne told the board that student violations have dropped significantly from 604 in the fall 2010 to 465 this past fall.

“Next year we hope to see that number down even further,” she said.

Horne spent a good deal of her report encouraging members to focus on alumni affairs, as graduates become key donors to the College.

Graduate donors have sent $4.6 million in gifts and pledges to the College since the beginning of the fiscal year, according to Horne.

She announced that the College’s homepage received eight million hits last year, which says a lot about our web presence and the perception of the College by others, according to Horne.

Board of Trustees Chair Christopher Gibson wrapped up the meeting by recognizing senior history major and student trustee Randi Lynn Veenstra for her recent acceptance into University of Pennsylvania’s School of Law. “From the bottom of our hearts, congratulations,” he said.

Ewing and the College team up

By Tom Ciccone News Editor

Despite tensions over the past year, the College and Ewing Township are looking to come together.

A press conference was held on Wednesday, Feb. 29 in Loser Hall that addressed the formation of a new committee focused on integrating the College with the surrounding community.

Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann opened up the press conference, speaking strongly about the aims of the committee to bring the community closer to campus life.

“Hopefully every step we take is going to be a step forward,” said Steinmann, who emphasized that the goals of the committee were positive.

“Aiming with the help of (President R. Barbara Gitenstein), I know we’re going to forge a very, very

good partnership for the future,” Steinmann said.

Gitenstein also spoke at the press conference, stressing the importance of forming the committee, referred to as the “Town-Gown Committee.”

“TCNJ is in Ewing, and so we need to partner with Ewing,” Gitenstein said. “We’re all better if we work together.”

Gitenstein mentioned that Ewing was recently rated by The Atlantic as the eighth most economic town in the U.S., stressing the positive consequences of the College being situated in such a “thriving area.”

Gitenstein did however make note that the committee would have to deal with tense matters, such as student conduct.

The Town-Gown Committee is scheduled to meet four times a year at differing locations both at the College and in the Ewing area. The first meeting is tentatively planned to be

later this month or in early April.

The committee will be comprised of 12 positions, including vice president for Student Affairs Vickey Triponey, associate dean of students Angela Lauer Chong, executive director of College Relations Stacey Schuster, president of Student Government Olaniyi Solebo and a representative from the College’s campus police. The sixth position will be filled by a College official according to each meeting’s discussed issues.

The other six committee members will be provided the Ewing township, including Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann, business administrator James McManimon, a representative from the town council, Ewing police and others chosen by Ewing officials. According to Schuster, the meetings will have open and closed sessions, allowing the public to be more involved.

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37th computer festival The College hosted its 37th annual Trenton Computer Festival on Saturday, March 10.

President and CEO of Starlight Runner Entertainment Jeff Gomez presented the latest in computers and digital electronic technology.

Starlight Runner has helped with the production and marketing of popular movies like ‘Pirates of the Carribean,’ ‘Avatar’ and ‘Tron.’

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SG approves new Crossfit and golf clubs

By Kelly Johnson News Editor

Ashley Long / Photo Editor

SG allowed the creation of the TCNJ Crossfit Club, a group aimed at providing exercise activities for interested students.

Student Government approved the TCNJ Crossfit Club, an organization offering students of all skill levels a wide variety of exercises and training at its General Body meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 29.

The club utilizes the Physical Enhancement Center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings when the center is not as busy as it is later in the day.

According to the group’s representatives, workouts are scaled in order to make them equally challenging for different skill levels.

The group also plans to participate in community work and host fundraisers. One fundraiser that the club plans to participate in is “Barbells for Boobs,” an event to raise money for breast cancer.

Some SG members thought the club was not original enough with all of the other workout clubs at the Col-

lege, but a majority saw the benefits of the group.

“They’re really really intense,” said Chloe Gonzalez, sophomore political science major who has worked out with the group and instructor. “He has really great workouts … It was a really great experience.”

SG voted not to recognize TCNJ Golf Club, which would have student members golf on Sundays at a nearby course in Mercer County at a discounted price.

Some SG members appreciated the enthusiasm of the representatives, but most agreed that the club would not utilize or benefit facilities at the College and they can ultimately continue this club on their own without funding from the Student Finance Board.

Junior marketing and Spanish double major and SG vice president for advancement Christina Kopka announced that SpeakOut! TCNJ, a new online feedback forum that SG implemented on its site, has received numerous concerns that SG plans to address throughout the rest of the semester.

SFB funds Copa Night, tables Rancic visit

By Mylin Batipps Correspondent

SFB funded a total of $4,519.84 for Unión Latina that will go towards Latino Awareness Celebration Month.

Unión Latina was given $3,015 for Copa Night, which will take place Friday, April 20 in the Travers/Wolfe Hall main lounge. Live traditional Latino music will be presented to the campus.

SFB recognized the fact that this event was successful last year, and members agreed that even though freshmen will primarily attend the event because of the location, there will still be a good turnout.

SFB also gave Unión Latina $1,274.49 for an opening ceremony, which will introduce the Latino Awareness Celebration Month to the campus community.

The organization was also given $230.35 for Explosion, an event that will encourage campus students of all cultures to showcase their talents. Both events will be held in the Brower Student Center.

SFB granted $3,336 to Amnesty International for Slutwalk TCNJ, which will take place on Saturday, April 21. Slutwalk is an international event that encourages people to walk in protest of sexual assault and emphasizes that blaming victims is unacceptable when it comes to sexual assault.

There will be two speakers and refreshments for Slutwalk TCNJ in the student center, and participants will be walking around the Metzger Drive loop.

SFB will not be allowing Amnesty International to set up a table and collect donations for Womanspace, a local nonprofit organization that helps those impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

“It would be nice to have Womanspace affiliated with the event, but they obviously can’t be taking money,” said

Ashley Long / Photo Editor

SFB funded $3,015 for Unión Latina’s Copa Night.

Liz Kamel, sophomore representative and criminology and women’s and gender studies double major.

Council for Exceptional Children was granted $3,000 to have New York Times best-selling author David Finch come to campus on Thursday, March 29 for Autism Awareness Week. As members of the club explained, Finch was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, and he will be speaking to the campus community about his struggles and his book, “The Journal of Best Practices.”

“We think that (Finch) will be a good speaker because he would reach all audiences,” said event organizer Alyssa SooHoo, special education and psychology double major. “He has an inspirational message about life.”

Over 20 different campus organizations are co-sponsoring Autism Awareness Week.

Global Student Teaching (GST) requested $650 for a bus trip to a confer-

ence at Teacher’s College in Columbia University on Saturday, March 24. This will event will allow students to gain insight from professional teachers at the university on how to teach literacy. The main question was whether SFB or the School of Education should fund the trip.

“Who is going to go to this trip who is not an education major?” said Miguel Vasquez, equipment center manager and senior finance major. “I feel like they’re not going to put effort into getting other people to go on this trip.”

Kamel disagreed with Vasquez.

“I feel that it brings a great opportunity, and the event does fit within our mission statement,” Kamel said.

Executive director and senior accounting major Alexa Kaminsky pitched in.

“We can’t fault people for being a part of an organization and for having a common interest,” Kaminsky said. “As long as they reach out to the campus and do it fairly, it is not necessarily a bad thing.”

After much debate, SFB fully funded GST’s request.

The Student Finance Board tabled Student Government’s request for $33,063 to bring TV personality Giuliana Rancic to campus.

Rancic is an E! News co-host along with TV personality Ryan Seacrest, and SG hopes to have her talk to the campus community about her bout with breast cancer, as well as her immigration from Naples. Katie Cugliotta, vice president of Student Affairs and junior history and secondary education major, said that while Rancic is not a typical speaker that SG would host, her message would still serve their main purpose.

“It shares that same motivational and

inspirational message that we hope to get across from students so that they can finish the rest of the semester,” Cugliotta said.

Warren Samlin, SFB administrative director and senior finance and political science double major, said that he was not sure that the event would fit for Student Government, advocacy for the funding of education and current politics.

“While a lot of people who watch the E! network would want to see her, this event does not feel right for Student Government at all,” Samlin said.

SG will be allowed to present another idea for a speaker to SFB in the future.

SFB motioned not to fund Catholic Campus Ministry’s request to send its executive board to the Campus Ministry Leadership Institute, a national conference with a purpose to enhance different campus ministries all over the nation. SFB’s main issue was that it would only help the executive board.

“I think the primary goal of this conference is for them to recruit and not to program better,” Vasquez said.

SFB also denied Men of Distinction’s request for $950 to sponsor Women’s Appreciation Dinner, a formal dinner that would pay homage to women on campus and in the community. MOD mentioned that awards would be given to two female seniors during the event for their hard work and dedication that has impacted campus.

The concern was whether or not the event will have a good turnout.

“I don’t know that the average TCNJ student would attend this event if they weren’t affiliated with the students being awarded,” said Josephine D’Amico, SG representative and sophomore finance major.

Paraphernalia in purse, toilet paper robbery and shoplifter busted

By Brendan McGrath Features Editor A fake ID and a multicolored pipe were found when police took inventory of a black purse that was found unattended in the Business Building lounge at 8:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27. When the owner went to Campus Police to recover the purse, she admitted the contents of the bag indeed belonged to her, according to reports.

She was arrested and released after being issued two summonses. …

Campus Police observed a damaged parking decal while on patrol in Lot 8 on the night of Tuesday, Feb. 28. Upon further inspection they realized the decal had been tampered with and ran a vehicle information report that revealed the vehicle was not currently registered with a decal. The vehicle was

issued two tickets and booted, according to police. …

A suspicious male was seen roaming around Roscoe West Hall at about 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29.

The male made his way towards Forcina Hall as Campus Police arrived, and when police told him to stop he took off toward the rear entrance, according to reports. He was caught outside the building and was found to have three warrants outstanding. He was transported to Helene Fuld Medical Center because he exhibited an unstable mental condition. …

A large amount of toilet paper worth $1,200 was stolen from Travers Hall, Wolfe Hall and other buildings on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 29, according to police reports. There is no further information. …

Students reported being assaulted by unknown males outside of the AIMM Building at around 2 a.m. on Friday, March 3, according to police. The victims said the accused fled to lot 6 before police arrived, and after canvassing the area police did not find them. …

Police arrived at New Residence Hall on report of an intoxicated male on the night of Thursday, March 1, according to reports. Upon arrival they encountered the accused, who stated he had consumed vodka. After talking to EMS, the accused decided to seek further medical attention and was transported to Capital Health Systems. …

A suspicious male resembling the suspect of two previous shoplifting incidents was reported to be in the Bookstore at 10:20 a.m. on Monday, March 5, according to police. On camera police observed the accused placing $465.35 worth of business textbooks in his book bag. The male was arrested and charged with three counts of shoplifting.

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The College searches for a new CIO

Sullivan promises ubiquitous wireless access, cloud integration

Ashley Long / Photo Editor

Sullivan stressed his intention to improve wireless access on campus.

By Chris Rightmire Staff Writer N.J. native, Rutgers graduate and a 30- year veteran in the field of information technology, George J. Sullivan is a candidate for the College’s open chief

information officer position, and spoke at the College on Tuesday, Feb. 21 in the Library Auditorium.

“I would like to return to N.J. and contribute my skills and energies to the mission of a four-year institution that primarily educates N.J. students,” he said.

Sullivan began his IT career at his alma mater, Rutgers University, as an assistant manager of the Administrative Computing Center. It was there that Sullivan realized he had an interest in the IT field. To complement the technical learning he was acquiring, he worked to received his MBA part-time from Rutgers in management science.

Over a 14-year span at Rutgers, Sullivan rose through the ranks of Rutgers’s computing services as he managed the department that first brought in and supported personal computers, led teams that brought about numerous innovations, and overall kept Rutgers up to date and on the cutting edge of technology over the years.

After Rutgers, Sullivan moved on to Yeshiva College in N.Y., where he became the director of academic computing and networking and support services. At

Yeshiva, Sullivan rose through the ranks as he selected and implemented major software systems, lead the installation of networking in student dorms and wireless capability in all on-campus buildings, among many other accomplishments.

Sullivan then went on to Delaware County Community College in Media, Pa. In this job Sullivan assumed even more of a leadership role as he was not only the school’s CIO, but also the vice president.

On top of Sullivan’s desire to return home to N.J. and work with local students after 17 years of working for institutions out of state. Sullivan also thinks highly of the College. “The College is an institution with a long-standing prestigious reputation for providing a quality educational experience,” he said “I feel even more strongly after visiting the campus last week and meeting the staff and faculty.”

Sullivan looks to add to his track record of improving the IT departments of the institutions he’s at. Sullivan said his first priority would be to install wireless access everywhere on campus.

Another priority for Sullivan would be to work in conjunction with faculty

to find a replacement for the current SOCS system. Sullivan said, “The College needs to expand the use of such systems and there are significant web based systems available with increased functionalities and expanded help for faculty and students 24/7.”

Other concepts that Sullivan would like to bring to the College would be to increase the technology installed in classrooms and labs, bring capacity for mobile device functions to campus integrate social media programs into campus, and looking at implementing cloud computing systems, an example of which would be Google apps, where the return would be worth the investment.

“I believe that it’s imperative that TCNJ (and colleges in general) provides solid, full-function IT systems that are available anytime, from anywhere, and on any device,” Sullivan said.

Exercise science major Michael Yarish, who attended Sullivan’s on-campus open forum said, “I really like the ideas that Sullivan brings to the table. He seems like a dynamic leader who will bring energy and experience to the job.”

Burke talks about his experience with integrating networks

By Chris Rightmire Staff Writer

Michael F. Burke looks to bring his communication skills from his current job in the sunshine state to the College. He explained much of his past at the College on Friday, March 2 in the Library Auditorium.

Burke has served for 13 years as the director of information technology at Daytona State College, and he also has corporate experience at Canon USA and a variety of hedge funds and banks.

Burke utilized his formal technological experience in the private sector for seven years.

During that time, Burke worked at several hedge funds including Tiger Management — the largest fund in America.

Tim Lee / Staff Photographer

Burke spoke at the College about his extensive job history, as well as his latest initiatives at Daytona State College.

Burke also worked at Republic New York Securities, Caxton

Corporation, Takai Bank and Inacom Corporation holding jobs

like associate vice president of risk management and senior technology manager.

After his experience in the private industry Burke brought his talents to Daytona State.

During Burke’s 13 years there, he taught, managed and developed many new technological innovations.

Some of the changes that Burke brought about was leading a team that converted Daytona State to Microsoft active directory from Novell NDS which returned $250 to annual operating over three years, he also planned, engineered and configured Daytona State’s state of the art converged services network.

This network is responsible for voice, video, data and storage.

Burke’s current role as direc-

tor of information technology is multifaceted. He is responsible for management and support of technical operations and staff, provides support to the mission of teaching and learning, and the business operations of the college.

Burke said he is “an excellent communicator and astute listener able to interface between end users, data processing, programming and communications personnel.” He also prides himself as a team player that is noted for staff management, motivation and development.

Burke is excited about the prospects of coming to the College. He said, “I want an easy job.” Burke is confident he will find one at the College with plenty of support and resources to make accomplishing tasks easier.

Waldron fields student concerns Tips given on surviving graduation

By Tom Ciccone News Editor

Jerome Waldron, one of the three candidates that is being considered for the College’s chief information officer position, spoke and answered questions in the Library Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 23.

The question and answer session came at the end of a two-day period in which Waldron met with the College’s faculty, staff, Student Government Association, deans, IT staff and cabinet.

Waldron has had an extensive career at Salisbury University, doing everything from academic counseling and lecturing in classes, to rising from an Associate Registrar to Salisbury’s current Chief Information Officer.

Many students expressed their concerns to Waldron about the lack of wireless internet in some of the College’s buildings, as well as unreliable cell phone coverage in certain areas on campus, such as the lower basement floor of the library.

“Inconsistent was the word I heard a lot,” Waldron said.

Waldron noted a possible solution to the problem, where at Salisbury University they recently installed a cell-phone tower to improve students’ connectivity.

Waldron also fielded questions and concerns about the College’s SOCS system, a student resource that has given individuals trouble recently.

Salisbury University uses Blackboard,

an alternative option to SOCS, and Waldron stressed that there were many other options available, such as open source programs like Saki and Moodle.

“A lot of these things operate the same way but they are different,” Waldron said, “And then there’s always the campus policy.”

During his visit to the College, Waldron also met with SGA and IT, who had voiced concerns about Safe Connect, the College’s infamous internet connection interface that has garnered numerous complaints recently.

“We use a different system,” Waldron said, noting that their system doesn’t quarantine users or time out its connection in the middle of a browsing session, but he stressed how similar Salisbury’s interface is to Safe Connect, and how relevant Safe Connect is.

According to Waldron, systems like Safe Connect exist to protect the campus’s extensive internet network.

“There are some configuration adjustments that can be made,” Waldron said, but warned that certain adjustments can compromise network security. “It’s a policy decision,” Waldron said.

Waldron commented on how surprised and excited he was to see how many people of the College were interested about the future of the College’s technological progress.

“I was blown away by the number of people I met in those two days.” Waldron said. “This is something that your school is taking very seriously.”

Professor explains the new era’s challenges

By Jennifer Englehart Staff Writer

Is there life after college? Professor of sociology Tim Clydesdale in his Colloquium for the Recognition of Faculty Research and Creative Activity offered an understanding of emerging adults “after the party ends.”

Clydesdale explained the concept of emerging adults, a new developmental period characterized by identity exploration, uncertainty and experimentation.

“Todays adults confront a perfect storm of macro-economic and macro cultural change,” he said.

Clydesdale gave several reasons including economic factors, familial factors, lifestyle expectations, educational factors and health.

The economic factor, as Clydesdale said, “is in the loss of manufacturing sectors and the rise of service economy as well as collapse of job security.”

Familial factors cover changing social norms along with steady divorce rates while health factors explained how emerging adults are at risk for STIs, mental health and substance abuse issues. With degree inflation, rising college costs, increased student debts and

rising degree expectations, the educational factor comes into play.

Aside from the factors listed above, the mental component of emerging adults plays a key role in this concept.

Professor Clydesdale implemented some alarming statistics in his presentation, such as one on mental health which states that 50 percent of all emerging adults meet criteria for at least one psychiatric disorder between 18 and 25.

He noted that “mental illness is more common in emerging adulthood than in any other state of adulthood.”

In his presentation, Clydesdale explained “much rhetoric, often voiced during graduation or induction ceremonies about the broad skills and accomplishments that graduates will enjoy” tends to be a stretch and such wording can be misleading to graduates getting ready for the “real world.”

“We can continue business as usual and watch as our market niche narrows to a luxury good for affluent young adults,” Clydesdale concluded. “Or, we can assist young adults in understanding the destination they seek, and help them in construct seaworthy vessels that can weather ‘perfect storms’ and deliver valuable cargo.”

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Japan marks 1 year since quake, tsunami disaster N.J. News RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan (AP) — For 70year-old Toshiko Murakami, memories of the terrifying earthquake and tsunami that destroyed much of her seaside town and swept away her sister brought fresh tears Sunday, exactly a year after the disaster.

“My sister is still missing so I can’t find peace within myself,” she said before attending a ceremony in a tent in Rikuzentaka marking the anniversary of the March 11, 2011, disaster that killed just over 19,000 people and unleashed the world’s worst nuclear crisis in a quarter century.

Across Japan, people paused at 2:46 p.m. — the moment the magnitude-9.0 quake struck a year ago — for moments of silence, prayer and reflection about the enormous losses suffered and monumental tasks ahead.

Japan must rebuild dozens of ravaged coastal communities, shut down the crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant and decontaminate radiated land so it is inhabitable again.

These are enormous burdens on a country already straining under the weight of an aging, shrinking population, bulging national debt and an economy that’s been stagnant for two decades.

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda reminded the Japanese people that they have overcome many disasters and difficulties in the past and pledged to rebuild the nation so it will be “reborn as an even better place.”

The earthquake was the strongest recorded in Japan’s history, and set off a tsunami that swelled to more than 65 feet (20 meters) in some spots along the northeastern coast, destroying tens of thousands of homes and causing widespread destruction.

All told, some 325,000 people are still in temporary housing. While much of the debris along the tsunami-ravaged coast has been

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — State education officials say 14 more public schools across N.J. have been cleared in an investigation of possible cheating on state tests.

But further investigations have been ordered for nine other schools as part of the ongoing probe being conducted by the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance. Those schools join 11 others already under state investigation.

The reviews center on instances where wrong answers were changed to correct responses at unusually high rates AP Photo in at least one grade for the NJ ASK exA family observes a moment of silence in front of what is left of a disaster con- ams. The tests were administered in 2010 trol center in an area devastated by the magnitude-9.0 earthquake a year ago. to students in grades three through eight.

The schools were initially directed gathered into massive piles, only six percent undergo special tests to check their ability to to review the test results and provide has been disposed of through incineration. withstand similar disasters. They could all go the state with explanations for what may Very little rebuilding has begun. Many offline by the end of April if none is restarted. have caused the discrepancies. towns are still finalizing reconstruction plans, The Japanese government has pledged to resome of which involve moving residential ar- duce reliance on nuclear power, which supplied N.J. Natural Gas cutting rates eas to higher, safer ground — ambitious, costly about 30 percent of the nation’s energy before WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Some projects. Bureaucratic delays in coordination the disaster, but says it needs to restart some natural gas customers in N.J. are getting between the central government and local of- nuclear plants during the transition period. a break even though they’re paying more ficials have also slowed rebuilding efforts.

Emperor Akihito, 78, who recently underat the gas pump.

In Tokyo, anti-nuclear demonstrators wav- went heart bypass surgery, voiced concern in N.J. Natural Gas on Friday aning banners, beating drums and shouting slo- a speech at the national memorial ceremony nounced it is lowering its basic gas gans marched to the headquarters of Tokyo about the difficulty of decontaminating land supply service rate and issuing a bill Electric Power Co., the operator of the Fuku- around the plant. Workers are using everything credit in March. shima nuclear plant. from shovels and high-powered water guns to A typical customer will save about As dusk fell, protesters holding candlelit lan- chemicals that absorb radiation, but it is huge, $43 annually from the rate cut, which reterns linked arms to form a human chain nearly costly project fraught with uncertainty. flects lower wholesale natural gas prices all the way around the parliament building.

Enormous risks and challenges lie ahead and a warmer than normal winter.

Public opposition to nuclear power has at the Fukushima plant, including locating The utility also will provide customgrown in the wake of the Fukushima disaster, and removing melted nuclear fuel from the ers a bill credit for the fourth month in a the worst since Chernobyl in 1986. inside of the reactors and disposing spent row which will save the typical customer Only two of Japan’s 54 reactors are now fuel rods. Completely decommissioning the $33 for the month. running while those shut down for inspections plant could take 40 years.

News Bits

International envoy and former U.N. chief Kofi Annan left Syria Sunday without a deal to end the bloody year-old conflict as regime forces mounted a new assault on rebel strongholds in the north. Annan said he presented President Bashar Assad with concrete proposals “which will have a real impact on the ground.” ...

Young people who identify themselves as “emo” are being brutally killed at an alarming rate in Iraq, where militias have distributed hit lists of victims and security forces say they are unable to stop crimes against the subculture that is widely perceived in Iraq as being gay. ...

Skywatchers along the East Coast may be able to see a NASA experiment that will launch a series of rockets to learn more about the little-understood jet stream winds that circle the Earth at the edge of space on a clear night between March 14 and April 4. ...

Scientists are getting closer to discovering the “God particle” of physics that would help explain the fundamentals of the universe; if it exists, this particle will help scientists understand why matter has mass.

Courtesy of the Associated Press

Schools are not cheaters

Cops, mayors: NYPD risks Muslim spying CHICAGO (AP) — The tip was a surprise when it arrived on the desk of Ted Wasky. Had it not come, the former FBI agent fears five Muslim men in northwest Ohio might have pulled off a plot to kill U.S. soldiers in Iraq.

The source of the tip? A fellow group of Muslims living in Toledo.

“They were talking about Jihad and wanting to defend their ... brothers in the Middle East against American aggression,” Wasky said. “The community understood the freedoms they enjoyed in the U.S., were concerned, and they reported it to the joint task force.”

The tipsters trusted the police enough to help the FBI infiltrate the group with an informant, and Wasky said that relationship was the “best thing that ever happened” to the local joint terrorism task force when he was the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Cleveland office.

That’s what police investigators, prosecutors and mayors in cities nationwide say the New York Police Department is putting at risk by conducting clandestine surveillance of Muslims in the city and across the Northeast. All cite their experience in serving communities that are home to large Muslim communities and other minority populations that have become isolated by events.

“It only takes one perceived mistake, whether it’s a mistake or not, where the confidence of the community will be temporarily shattered or damaged,” Wasky said.

Others said the NYPD’s secret spying, and the voracious defense against suggestions it might be a mistake, is a misguided approach that will hinder the

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A member of a mosque in New York scolds Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly for only listening to his supporters, not his critics. department’s efforts to uncover potential attacks for years, if not decades.

That critique has been forcefully rejected by the NYPD and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has praised the department’s tactics as ones that have kept the city safe in the decade since the Sept. 11 attacks.

For months, the surveillance of Muslims by the NYPD, detailed in a series of stories by The Associated Press, has been harshly criticized by some Muslim, civic and university leaders as an unconstitutional invasion of privacy.

“People are concerned that they’re being followed. They’re concerned that they can’t trust law enforcement, and it’s having a negative impact,” Ward said.

While the Obama administration has refused to comment on the NYPD’s actions, it has reached out to Muslims and cited the abilities of local police to connect with communities in

ways that federal agents cannot.

Muslim activists in New York, upset with the NYPD’s actions, have intensified in recent days their efforts to discourage people from going directly to police with concerns.

Such surveillance has the potential to erode a community trust in law enforcement that extends far beyond the police, said the top prosecutor in Chicago, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.

“We get lumped in with the police,” she said. “The distrust starts with police and goes right to us as well.”

Such scars can even pass from parent to child. After the Sept. 11 terror attacks, Japanese Americans in California, still stung by the internment of more than 120,000 members of their community during World War II, were among the loudest is cautioning the nation not to blame all Muslims for the actions of al-Qaida.

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Editorial

Controversy of the KONY campaign

I didn’t want to watch it.

However, to adequately educate myself, I pressed play and sat there for 30 minutes.

In case you don’t have Facebook or haven’t watched the news lately, a viral video called “KONY 2012” has acquired over 75 million views on YouTube as of Monday night.

It’s been the subject of numerous articles and blog posts, including an Opinions piece in our own paper.

This self-proclaimed “social experiment” by filmmaker Jason Russell promotes his organization Invisible Children, which aims to raise awareness about the atrocities committed by Joseph Kony, leader of the AP Photo Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda Managing Editor Jamie Primeau thinks students should branch beyond the I will admit a few things: The video is well made and computer screen and go make a difference in the surrounding community.

Joseph Kony’s actions are awful. And the word “awful” is an understatement.

But I must say, reposting a video on your Facebook page does not actually accomplish much. If anything, this shows how people can blindly follow propaganda.

What technological improvement While I applaud the recent burst of activism among would you most want to see at the College? people our age, and acknowledge that the power of social media does exist, I think this energy should be • Wireless internet. channeled in a more proactive way.

“We have an Posting the video with the message, “OMG! Every• Replace SOCS. one has to see this!!!” does not end child slavery. extraordinary faculty • Fix SafeConnect.

A #StopKony tweet does not speed up the process of • Cloud computing. and I am very proud the International Criminal Court finding this man who of each and every is already number one on their Most Wanted list. cast your vote @ tcnjsignal.net !

The video tugs at our heartstrings, yes, but reporters and one of them.”

Ugandan citizens alike have questioned its perhaps “over— President R. simplified” portrayal of the country’s complicated history.

Previous poll’s results According to articles published by The New York Barbara Gitenstein Times and NPR, some argue that it does not accurately What is the reason you reflect the reality of Uganda today. last attended a campus event?

Before hopping on a bandwagon, people should do “It’s not really their research and know what exactly is onboard.

• Free food and/or prizes. 42% Prior to being taken down from YouTube, Rebecca • It genuinely sparked my interest. 21% how you start, but Black’s music video “Friday” had over 167 million • An organization I’m in or a friend of mine was how you finish.” views last year, and since being reposted to the site in involved in it. 20% September has gained 25 million more.

— division III • Extra credit for a class. 17% As evidenced by this example, just because somewrestling champion thing is popular doesn’t mean it’s actually good or Mike Denver worth the hype.

KONY 2012 is kind of like a virtual Occupy Movement, in the sense that it shows our society calling for Corrections change, but the actual end results of the efforts are tcnjsignal.net questionable and likely intangible.

In our Feb. 29 issue, The Mailing Address: Telephone: Can we please turn this spirit, this desire to make a Signal incorrectly addressed The Signal Production Rm - (609) 771-2424 difference, toward more attainable outlets? c/o Brower Student Center Business Office - (609) 771-2499 a letter from SG solely to Curt The College of New Jersey Instead of assuming a foreign country needs us, righFax: (609) 771-3433 Heuring. It was also intended P.O. Box 7718 Email: signal@tcnj.edu teous Americans, to come to its rescue, why not look to for Dr. Vicky Triponey and Ewing, NJ 08628-0718 Ad Email: signalad@tcnj.edu the surrounding area, somewhere within reach?

Sean Stallings. Campus media Of course, I’m not discouraging people from dreamoutlets and the Residence Editorial Staff ing big, but it’s unlikely that your 400 Facebook friends Hall Association were also are members of the government who can go out and Brianna Gunter Ashley Long intended recipients.

Editor-in-Chief Photo Editor catch Kony right this minute. … gunter2@tcnj.edu longa1@tcnj.edu Instead, go volunteer in Trenton. There are chilren An article in the Feb. 29 Jamie Primeau Sydnee Weinbaum outside our campus that could benefit from someone issue failed to mention that Managing Editor Production Manager taking an interest in them. Helping tutor or leading an primeau2@tcnj.edu Andrew Miller SG’s lobbying for higher afterschool program can go a long way. Serve dinner to Tom Ciccone Nation & World Editor education has been a News Editor Melissa Easaw families at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. project for many years and tomcasey@live.com Copy Editor If you actively try to make a difference, that’s great. But is currently led by Devin Kelly Johnson Chris Molicki sharing a link does nothing more than staying on a screen.

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In the Feb. 29 article “Panel looks at the future of American inmates,” Hector Stewart’s sharing of a statement by activist Angela Davis was incorrectly attributed and misquoted.

We regret these errors.

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Go: enjoy the beautiful weather this week, play volleyball in front of the towers, try green beer (if you’re of age).

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Research before reposting

By Alex Wolfe Sports Editor

“Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time is now.”

At the time of this writing, over 74 million people have seen these words flash in front of them before watching the 30-minute-long “Kony 2012” video by filmmaker and head of the “Invisible Children” foundation Jason Russell. Last week the video went viral and became easily the most discussed topic on Twitter, Facebook and even major media outlets.

For those of you that aren’t part of the 74 million that watched this video, here’s a brief explanation: Russell narrates the video and tells everyone about a man named Joseph Kony in Uganda, who has made a career out of forcing children to serve him in his own child army.

The video spotlights different points in Russell’s journey, like meeting a young boy (now a young adult) from Uganda named Jacob ten years ago, to telling his young son about Kony now. It also details the actions that have been taken to bring Kony down, both by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the U.S. government. The U.S. action was spurred on by a protest walk by Invisible Children on Washington where the members informed members of Congress of the acts by Kony.

Now, Russell is asking people to help by doing three things, and I quote: “1. Sign the pledge to show your support. 2. Get the bracelet and action kit” and “3. Sign up for TRI to donate a few dollars a month.”

I have a huge problem with that last part.

First, let me just say that I realize that this is a real problem. This guy is obviously not making up the whole Kony thing. However, Russell is trying to make people think that they need to do more than they do to stop it.

One of Russell’s claims is that he needs your money to make sure that the U.S. stays in Uganda trying to find Kony. He implies that the U.S. will get bored and decide it’s not worth the time anymore and pull out. However, he makes all of these claims without a single reliable

AP Photo

This now famous picture of Joesph Kony has been seen by 74 million nationwide. source to confirm it and parades it as fact.

Another thing that rubbed me the wrong way about how he did this is that he targeted college and high school kids. He specifically said that that demographic has to be the one to help him, by watching his video and giving “a few dollars a month” to his cause. Oh, and to buy his $30 action kit, which contains a T-shirt, two bracelets (individually numbered no less!) and some posters and stickers. Thirty dollars is a fair amount of money for most people without a college degree (and to some with one), and he not only wants that but also monthly contributions.

This would maybe be acceptable if Kony was still not being tracked, but to demand money from people so that a nonprofit can play vigilante in Africa is just awful.

Which brings me to the nonprofit part.

Russell pays himself and two of his higherups over $90,000 per year. That is a lot of money. The more ridiculous part of that is that they likely aren’t even paying for travel expenses, food, etc. That can all be paid

Letters to the Editor Dear TCNJ Family, I would like to address several issues that arose in The Signal’s publication the week of February 27. Firstly, due to the lack of efficient and adequate journalism, I was misquoted and inaccurately criticized in The Signal’s article on TCNJ’s Prison Forum that took place on Tuesday, Feb. 21. I was misquoted saying “Much of society views inmates as specimens”. In actuality I was quoting Human Rights and Prison Reform activist Angela Davis who actually said, “Jails and prisons are designed to break human beings, to convert the population into specimens in a zoo — obedient to our keepers, but dangerous to each other…”; this quote opened my presentation.

So here one can see that I was not, as the article stated, making generalizations as, at this point of my presentation, I had not yet even revealed my personal perspective.

This brings me to my second point. By opening my presentation with said quote and sharing my own experiences teaching and tutoring in prisons, I was reminding all participants of the forum, as I would like to kindly remind the readers now, that all individuals of our communities, no matter the societal labels they are assigned — inmate, minority, immigrant, etc. — have the abilities, capacities, and desires to educate and inform themselves not only as means to obtaining a better self circumstance, but to become more enlightened citizens. And with this in mind, let us never allow a societal label, such as “inmate” or any other, to deprive us of a full and compassionate understanding of our fellow citizens and their plights. Thank you, and love and light to you all…

—Hector Stewart

for by Invisible Children and written off as a business expense. So really this guy is pocketing almost $100,000 a year.

In addition, they’re currently sitting on a LOT of money. In 2011 alone, Invisible Children took in almost $14 million according to charitynavigator.com, and spent just over $7 million. That means that last year alone they kept almost $7 million in the bank.

Now, all of my accusations could wind up being baseless and this guy could be totally legit. However, my point is that there is a good chance this could be a scam, and we need to all stop flocking to the hot thing on Twitter or Facebook.

We laugh at the people who bought into “Miracle Medicines” in the 1800s from traveling salesmen, and yet really this could end up being no different. So, I urge you all, do some research. Make sure these things are legit before you go dumping your time and money into them. I don’t think any of us want to be remembered as that idiot generation that bought into everything they saw on Facebook.

We appreciate the disagreement aroused as a result of inviting Bobby Seale and Felipe Luciano to speak at our school. However, we argue that it has been The College of New Jersey’s mission and our duty as student leaders to expose the student body to as many diverse ideas as possible.

Once we step out of the bubble that is this suburban campus, we will confront ideas radically different then ours. Will we be ready to astutely and effectively function in s\uch a pluralistic society? We will if our academic training is coupled with experiences such as Mr. Seale and Mr. Luciano’s event “Social Change in the 21st Century.” A good student becomes a great student when he/she attempts to understand, values and does not run away from opposing viewpoints. In our humble opinion they represent a chapter in American history. Furthermore, history shows that Black nationalists and Puerto Rican activists organized as a response to the laws of the Jim Crow South, the violence of the KKK and the sheer discrimination endured for 400 years. While some elected to resist segregation with pacifist strategies, others where not far from being justified for responding in kind. Agreed, racism, segregation and violence are not pleasant traits of our country’s history, they nevertheless exist in our history and cannot be ignored. Our guests simply gave us a glimpse of that history. Moreover, we cannot allow offensive speech to stop us from understanding and practicing the value of free speech. At TCNJ we cherish that freedom. While some may regard Bobby Seale and Felipe Luciano’s ideas inflammatory it is refreshing to know that we live in a nation and attend a school where different opinions can be shared. The Bobby Seale and Felipe Luciano event represented controversial ideals, which are part of America’s history, not gang leaders looking to recruit.

Thank you, Unión Latina Lambda Sigma Upsilon Chi Upsilon Sigma Black Student Union

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Features

Miss America kicks off eventful week Lecture and films explore eating disorders

somedaymelissa.com wildaboutmovies.com

The Library hosted screenings of documentaries ‘Someday Melissa’ and ‘America the Beautiful’ as part of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

By Brendan McGrath Features Editor Former Miss America Kirsten Haglund visited the College on Monday, Feb. 27 as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

The week was designed to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with eating disorders, according to the College’s Counseling and Psychological Services peer educators who organized the event.

“Through the events we also hoped that individuals who sus-

pect that they have an eating disorder or friends concerned about a friend will look to Counseling and Psychological Services at TCNJ for support and resources,” said Angela Chen, senior psychology major and CAPS peer educator, who helped organize this event.

CAPS registered with the National Eating Disorder Association and organized three events, with many cosponsors; Haglund’s lecture was the first.

“We thought that (Haglund), who is both a college student and a high profile figure, would

bring attention to eating disorders on a college campus and be accessible to TCNJ students as well,” Chen said.

The Business Building Lounge filled up as people came out to hear Haglund share her struggles with anorexia, which lasted from age 12 to 17 as she dealt with the competitive world of ballet.

“This job is more than a crown,” Haglund said of her experience as Miss America. “It’s an opportunity to help other people in life.”

Haglund advocated for eating disorder awareness and spoke about what she saw as the pillars of approaching eating disorder awareness. Among these were: if you see something, say something; taking control of the media and being “fat talk” free.

By avoiding crazy diets and exercise routines, thinking about what you’re watching and absorbing from the media, and removing talk of being fat from you’re daily conversation, Haglund contended that the stigma surrounding eating disorders can be greatly reduced.

“I really learned to redefine beauty on my own terms,” Haglund said. “If you’re trying to be perfect, you’re going to fail.”

After kicking off with Haglund’s

lecture CAPS organized two film screenings in the Library Autitorium to complete the week.

On Wednesday, Feb. 29, a screening of the film “Someday Melissa” explored eating disorders on a personal level and how they affect the individual’s family. The screening was followed by a question and answer session with the two filmmakers, Judy Avrin and Danna Markson.

The following day “America the Beautiful” was viewed by a sizeable crowd, contributing to a what Chen saw as an overal successful week.

“The events were highly attended and participants expressed their interests through their questions directed to the guests,” Chen said. “Attendees left with tangible information as well as new perspectives presented through personal stories.”

Photo by Amy Sachs

Kirsten Haglund shares a story of resillience as she fought anorexia before becoming Miss America.

New York Bagel Deli does breakfast right

By Alex Wolfe Sports Editor I wanted to branch out this week. So …

I … (drumroll) … actually drove somewhere instead of ordering out. Not only that, I got breakfast instead of my usual dinner. I know, I’m a loose cannon.

I decided to head to New York Bagel Deli, which is semi-famous around here for their breakfast offerings. I was definitely not disappointed as the little restaurant lived up to the hype.

I went in and was greeted by the smell of grease frying and every type of breakfast item mixed together. To some, that might not be a good thing. To me, it was awesome. It means they’re doing their job right.

The restaurant itself is very small. Four tables line the right side wall, the counter and grill is along the left side and there’s some drink coolers in the back.

I went up and ordered a sausage egg and cheese and a bacon egg and cheese, both on hard rolls. There’s not really “specialties” when it comes to breakfast sandwiches, so I decided that their specialty would be the quality of their breakfast meats. Then I sat down and waited for my food.

It only took about six or seven minutes for my sandwiches to be done (that’s an estimate, I forgot to time it).

Not too shabby. You can only do better than that at a fast food place usually. As

far as cost, it wasn’t bad. About $3.50 per sandwich.

I decided to take my food to go and go home to eat it. I must say, I was not disappointed.

First, the bacon egg and cheese. The bacon was really crispy, and also thickcut. Like, thick-cut to the point that you sometimes bite it and get the whole strip because it was too thick to bite through that easily. It was pretty delicious. My only complaint was that it was a little too salty. Yeah, I know, bacon is salty, but it just seemed a tad more salty than usual.

And then there was the sausage egg and cheese. It definitely lived up to the bacon version, with four sausage links across the egg and cheese. The sausage was really good. I would describe it as a mild sausage — it’s not really spicy at all, but it tasted really meaty and delicious.

Sausage is hard to describe.

The rolls deserve a mention too, because they were really fluffy and fresh tasting. These guys definitely get a round of fresh bread daily.

Overall, I really enjoyed the food from New York Bagel Deli. It was quick to get, not overly expensive, and most importantly, absolutely delicious. I’ve definitely been turned into a repeat customer.

Come back next week for another enlightening food review from Alex Wolfe.

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Two Greeks honored for leadership

Photo courtesy of Dave Conner

College students and Dave Conner, assistant director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, accept awards on behalf of Theresa Genthe and Lynette Harris.

By Julia Corbett Arts and Entertainment Editor

Two members of the College’s Greek life system took top honors at the Northeast Greek Leadership Association’s Annual Conference on February 23-26, according to a press release from the office of the Associate Dean of Students.

Theresa Genthe, junior political science major and president of Sigma Sig-

ma Sigma, was honored with the title of “Greek Leader of Distinction,” while Lynette Harris, advisor to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and the assistant director in the Career Center received the Guenzler Award, which is for professionals who volunteer time for Greek organizations.

Each distinction was both an individual achievement as well as a gain for the College.

Genthe was nominated by her sorority and was up against seven other candidates from

schools across the region, the release said.

“Whatever Theresa does, her entire heart and soul is in it and you know that she is not just trying to build her résumé or fulfill a requirement or get a good grade — she does things for the good of humanity and because leadership, sisterhood and service really mean something to her,” the nomination said. “Every sister looks up to Theresa for the genuineness of her character.”

According to the release, in addition to her presidency Genthe is the vice president of Standards and Conduct for the Inter-Greek Council, a member of the All College Standards Board and the Community Standards Board, on the School of Humanities and Social Science’s student advisory council, and a volunteer in many service projects as well.

Genthe exhibited the leadership qualities and honorable achievements that this honor demands, according to the release.

While Genthe makes it a point to help others, Harris also donates her time — since 1998 — to Zeta Phi Beta, Inc. Through her work, she has achieved much success for her chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. as well as personal accomplishments.

According to the release, Harris received the nomination from the Omicron

Epsilon chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The nomination said that Harris is an “advisor that all advisors should aspire to be. Her dedication is an inspiration for many of the sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and she continues to be a role model for those who are already members.”

In 1995 and 1997, Harris was named the Woman of the Year by TSC/TCNJ’s National Council of Negro Women.

She was the 2008 N.J. State Graduate Zeta of the Year, the African American Woman Achiever by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity in 2010, and she received praise for her aid to the college community by The African American and Latino Alumni Network of Trenton in 2009, stated the release.

Volunteerism and dedication were honored at the ceremony as the awards put these women in a spotlight beyond the College.

British Invasion: Traveling through lovers and prostitutes

Shaun Fitzpatrick and Emily Brill, two of last semester’s editors, are exploring England and Europe. Follow them and see where their travels can take you.

Dear Shaun, I scrubbed myself clean of expectations this time.

For last time, circumstances had prevented Paris from getting its fair shake. I had been 16, new to Europe, carted there on a high school trip, then carted around France in a big old bus. No country should be seen in this way.

This time, unshackled from an unnatural connection to an American tour group, the city was free to come alive. And it did.

People call Paris the “City of Light and Love.” It’s a tourist-friendly slogan, to be sure, slapped across oversized T-shirts and flyers advertising discount walking tours — “Just meet me in the alley over here, beautiful, I’ll show you the way.”

But the city embodies this moniker, as opportunistically as it may have been chosen, in what seems like a deep and natural way.

Outside the tourist-drenched areas is a city of artists, intellectuals and painters. It’s a city of PDA. Hearts chalked on the sidewalk, people kissing on the Metro. It’s a city where an entire bridge has been devoted to lovers, who write their names on locks, fasten them to the bridge and toss the key into the Seine. (This concept has been aped in countless European cities looking to model themselves as “romantic getaways.”)

I know I don’t need to tell you this, Shaun — you know. We were there together. We shared many “Paris moments” on our trip — one that, we remarked time and again, we’d probably repeat exactly if we returned to the city with lovers.

But I guess this correspondence has become more than a letter to you — it’s a love letter to Paris.

From an American girl just trying to get her bearings, thanks for a great six days. See you again soon.

Photos Courtesy of Shaun Fitzpatrick

Cheers, Em

Dear Emily, I also want to write about expecta tions, but I’m going to take this in a slightly different direction. The week after I left you and Paris, I took a trip to Am sterdam. My expectations were the obvious: drugs and prostitutes. I’m not goin g to talk about that first because my mom reads this (hi Mom!), but I do want to talk abo ut the Red Light District and how it totally turn ed my view of prostitution on its head.

I grew up, as most in the States probably do, seeing prostitution as a completely black and white issue: Prostitutio n is bad. The girls are being exp loit ed. The men who visit them are perverts and pigs. I was totally comfortable wit h this view, and it made perfect sense to me . I grew up in a household that pro mo ted strong feminist ideals, so the idea of a woman selling her body to make end s meet was horrific to me.

In Amsterdam, however, the view of prostitution is completely differen t. In the Red Light District, the sight of wom en in bikinis dancing behind win dow s was totally normal, even at 2 in the afterno on. The Red Light District itself was n’t at all what I expected, either: Besides the pro stitution windows, it was also fille d wit h apartments and restaurants and even, mind bogglingly enough, a daycare . Not exactly the seedy underbelly of Amsterdam that I was imagining. By night it looks different, of course: There are more girls in the windows (about 300 prostitutio n windows exist in Amsterdam right now) and the streets do indeed glow with red lights. But the streets aren’t lined with just men looking for the best six minutes of thei r life (which is, we were told, the average am ount of time a customer is with a pro stitute); it’s also filled with normal citizens goin g about their day.

What really struck me, however, was the way the people of Amster dam view the prostitutes. Our tour guide was qui ck to point out that they were ind epe ndent business women: They rented out thei r windows, made their own hou rs and decided what clients they would and wou ldn’t see. They didn’t see themselv es as victims, and didn’t want anyone else to eith er. That’s something I’m still tryi ng to wrap my head around, but in a good way. Thi s is the first time I’ve seen somethi ng in another culture that’s making me questio n my own views. And that’s wha t stud y abroad’s all about, right?

Cheers, Shaun

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Spice up your life, healthy and clean

By Katie Occhipinti Columnist

The aroma of fresh basil, oregano and garlic make Italian cuisine recognizable from a mile away. Vibrant oranges and yellows of Indian dishes from herbs like cinnamon, turmeric and cumin make it easily identifiable. One taste of the heat supplied by the perfect blend of hot peppers, paprika and thyme, and anyone can pinpoint Mexican style cooking.

Herbs and spices provide cultural distinction and flavor to meals. But they also do much more. Thanks to mainstream clinical research, Herbalism, the study of using seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark or flowers for medicinal purposes is making a comeback.

The recognition of the healthy benefits of herbs slowed down in the 19th century when chemists figured out ways to recreate their medicinal purposes in pill form.

By extracting and modifying their active ingredients, modern medicine like Aspirin was created, which was first synthesized using natural compounds found in willow bark.

Although as college students you may not yet be in charge of cooking for yourself and your family, keep in mind that flavoring meals with a variety of herbs and spices is an easy way to further improve a healthy diet.

Furthermore, herbs help debunk the myth that eating healthy has to be boring and bland. Trade in calorie packed and highly processed meat marinades for fresh herbs and you are on your way to weight loss.

to prevent and slow the growth of a variety of types of cancer, including tumors of the esophagus, mouth, intestines, stomach, breast and skin. Throughout the world it is known as a natural relief to joint swelling and stiffness caused by arthritis. Try seasoning grilled chicken with turmeric powder.

Cinnamon Cinnamon is known for its ability to lessen sugar’s impact on blood sugar levels in the body.

It does this by slowing the rate at which the stomach empties after meals, reducing the rise in blood sugar after eating. This makes it especially beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes. It is also an excellent source of fiber and contains the trace minerals, manganese and calcium. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon to morning oatmeal or even in between a peanut

Here are some herbs worth keeping in the pantry: Turmeric Turmeric is known for its earthy flavor and ability to make food a vibrant orange color. It has been found in many studies

Living it up on St. Patrick’s Day

By Alex Wolfe Sports Editor and Brendan McGrath Features Editor St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday, and we’re back to make sure that it’s just as good as your Valentine’s Day surley was, courtesy of us.

So without further adieu, here’s 10 tips to make sure your St. Patrick’s Day is unforgettable, (except the part where you black out): 1. Wear something green You might look like a tool, but don’t let the naysayers bring you down. Green is where it’s at on St. Patrick’s Day. Just ask the ladies.

2. Search for a leprechaun Let’s be honest, we’re all poor college students, and a pot of gold would be really nice right now. But be sure the person you grab isn’t just a ginger midget, because that would be kidnapping.

3. Look up what a Blarney Stone is We have no fucking clue, do you?

It could be a unicorn turd or the long lost love child of Barney the dinosaur and a boulder. The possibilities are endless!

4. Play the “kiss me I’m Irish” angle until someone actually kisses you Valentine’s Day didn’t go that well for you? Well, this move never fails.

Even if you’re obviously not Irish, just claim that your mother’s uncle’s third cousin, twice removed, on your father’s side is one-fifth Irish … maybe.

5. Go to a St. Patrick’s Day parade If you can’t find one near you, make one! Grab some green garb, some balloons and a set of bagpipes and go to town. You might look like an idiot, but at least you’ll be having fun. If you need further encouragement, refer to the next step.

6. Start drinking sometime around 11 a.m.

Normally, we wouldn’t condone this, but it’s inevitable that you’re going to be drunk, so might as well get started early. Put a few beers in your Lucky Charms, drink screwdrivers instead of straight OJ, and put some sweet Captain Morgan on your pancakes intsead of Mrs. Buttersworth.

That breakfast will get you fucked up right quick.

7. Add O’ to the front of all your friends’ names Ordinarily, you would only want to do this to your friends’ last names, but given the extreme state of inebriation you’ll find yourself in after breakfast, anything goes. We expect to be referred to as O’Alex and O’Brendan on this hallowed day, 8. Run around screaming “They’re after me Lucky Charms” If you say “They’re after MY Lucky Charms,” you are clearly not drunk enough. Please refer back to step six, but substitute in your favorite lunch food instead of our breakfast suggestions. Then pound a couple more shots just for good measure. Repeat as necessary until you say the fucking line correctly.

9. Search all of the grounds for a four-leaf clover By this time, you’ll be so fucking drunk that you won’t have any trouble seeing four-leaf clovers. In fact, the normal three-leaf clovers might start looking like six-leaf clovers. That’s 50 percent more awesome than a four-leaf clover. Therefore, it’s also 50 percent more lucky, which might help you with our last step.

10. Play the “fuck me I’m Irish” angle until someone actually fucks you What better way to end your St. Patty’s Day? You can thank us later, when you wake up Sunday morning next to some “hot” (guy/girl).

Garlic Garlic is worth the bad breath.

It has been found to lower blood triglycerides and total cholesterol.

Garlic has a unique set of sulfurcontaining compounds that can help control oxidative stress and unwanted inflammation. It is also very high in vitamin B6 and vitamin C, and-has natural antibacterial and antiviral properties. Add garlic and olive oil to a pan when sautéing dark leafy greens.

butter and jelly sandwich.

Thyme Thyme, which is rich in the essential oil thymol, is a powerful antiseptic, antibacterial and a strong antioxidant. It is an excellent source of iron, magnesium and calcium and a food source of dietary fiber.

Try using thyme as a great addition to roasted vegetables.

Cayenne Cayenne, like all chili peppers, contains capsaicin. This gives them that burn-your-mouth heat and makes them beneficial to the body’s inflammatory processes.

Beta-carotene, which gives peppers a bright red color, is essential for healthy tissues including the membranes that line the nasal passages, lungs, intestinal tract and urinary tract. Some studies did find a link between cayenne and an increase in metabolism and a decreased in appetite. Try using cayenne powder to brighten up bland white fish, like tilapia.

Campus Style

By Victoria Moorhouse Columnist Do you ever look into your closet and find yourself thinking that you have absolutely nothing to wear, regardless of the fact that your closet is bursting at its seams?

Many great leaders have sources of inspiration, whether it is a beloved family figure or the mathematical genius, Albert Einstein.

Sometimes, it’s just necessary to turn to them.

So, to escape the fashion version of writer’s block, it may be helpful to turn to expert sources in the art of dressing by visiting blogs.

If it isn’t an “online-diary” version of a blog, these web pages can be a gold mine of DIYs, thoughtful concepts and outfit inspirations for any season. Here are a few to type in while surfing the web: The Sartorialist Think of a city filled with couture and fashionistas and Scott Schuman, the author of The Sartorialist probably has it covered.

From Milan to Paris to N.Y., the blog is filled with photographs of notable fashion figures, models decked out in designer ensembles and locals flaunting their style amongst the busy streets. Because this blog focuses on locals, it gives readers of any age and gender realistic inspiration for daywear and a look into others’ personal style.

Visit it at thesartorialist.com.

A Cup of Jo This blog is a treasure chest of thoughtful ideas and finds. The author of the blog, Joanna Goddard, posts links and photos of newly found articles of clothing, home ware items, delicious food and restaurants in New York City, and even reports on personal topics that many can relate to. With a little of this and that, it’s the equivalent to a well-balanced meal.

Visit it at joannagoddard.blogspot.com.

MLOVESM and Keiko Lynn Ever wonder how someone decides what to wear in the morning or where that floral blouse or dark jeans were purchased? Those with that thought in mind may be drawn to check out fashion bloggers. Both MLOVESM

thesartorialist.com

Above is just a sample from the blogs that inspire fashion and style. and Keiko Lynn are fashion blogs with a concentration on the ladies’ personal outfit choices. Readers are informed of where the clothes are from, how the bloggers decided what to wear and bits of information about the look or beauty choices.

Visit them at mlovesm.blogspot.com and keikolynn.com.

Snippet & Ink and 100LayerCake Although many college students won’t be hearing wedding bells for a while, wedding blogs are a great source of inspiration for pairing unexpected color choices together. Snippet & Ink features a section entitled “Inspiration Boards” that groups together photos with complementary colors and ideas around a general theme. Both sites occasionally post fashion accessory DIYs that can easily be made and incorporated into any wardrobe.

Visit them at snippetandink.com and 100layercake.com.

Though different, these addresses are all residences of style and great sources of inspiration.

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Students go back in time with musical pieces

By Thalia Ortiz Staff Writer

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Prices popular in the Renaissance, 18th century and other historical time periods were showcased at the College’s music recitals.

Percussion Ensemble

By Andrew Miller Nation & World Editor Students of music professor William Trigg showcased their musical talents at the percussion studio recital on Wednesday, Feb. 29 in the Mildred and Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall.

The concert opened with Dani Nudelman, senior music education major, on the vibraphone performing “Prelude for Vibraphone” by Ney Rosauro — a Brazilian percussionist and composer.

The song was performed very well, and it created an air of tranquility in Mayo.

Nudelman not only varied the notes, but also the intensity of those by hitting the keys of the vibraphone harder or softer. The audience enjoyed this

precision.

Cory Nickerson, sophomore music education major, used the marimba to play “Polaris” by composer Mark Ford.

Nickerson’s performance initially had eerie tones, but it became more cheerful and fast-paced towards the end.

All performers used four mallets to play their respective instruments, which required both musical ability and coordination. All students possessed both of the aforementioned skills, which made the concert worthwhile to the audience.

There was an excellent performance of Bach, arranged by Whitman’s Fugue in G minor by students who played the marimbas finished off the night. The performance slowly built up to a climax, and after it, the audience roared with applause.

Chamber Choir

An evening tribute to Mozart’s Coronation Mass brought the choir, chamber orchestra and ensemble together in the Mildred and Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall on Thursday, March 1, sponsored by the music department.

Led by Jerry Nowak, a guest conductor and professor at Bucks County Community College, the concert included pieces led by the Wind Ensemble — such as “Toccatta”

by Girolamo Frescobaldi — a key musician during the latter Renaissance and early Baroque periods.

It was an impressive performance that began with a striking, dramatic sound from the trumpets and horns, which later transitioned into a smooth, rich melody of strings and woodwind instruments.

As the night progressed, the choir took center stage, led by soprano Amanda Gorzynski, junior music education major, and mezzo-soprano Allison Gibbons, junior music education major. The choir exhibited talent through a number of outsanding vocal performances where they sang Latin songs like “Agnus Dei,” which translates to “Lamb of God.” The concert ended with “España Suite”

by Isaac Albeniz — a Spanish pianist and composer — and was received with a sea of applause. Overall, the show reflected a beautiful, musical collaboration of vocal and instrumental melodies.

Chamber Orchestra

By Devin Loring Staff Writer The sound of strings swelled to fill the auditorium as students and faculty

Banging out some ‘Breakfast’

By Alex Wolfe Sports Editor When Chiddy Bang came to the College for the Welcome Back Concert in January, I was impressed with their live performance as they captured the crowd.Now, I’m even more impressed with their studio chops after their debut album “Breakfast.”

The album opened with an intro that had me a little skeptical, but once the music kicked in it was all bassthumping, sound-layering fun.

The album featured the group’s two previously released singles, “Mind Your Manners” and “Ray Charles,” and admittedly I think “Mind Your Manners” might be my favorite song on the album.

That’s not to say that the rest of the songs weren’t good, but I just really enjoyed that song before and I still enjoy it now.

Many of the songs had melodic hooks, either by Chiddy or by others, and they were overall fantastic. Chiddy has a very energetic style of rapping, and the hooks always mirrored his mood in the song.

He was also very good at setting the mood for a song. He has a sort of “rapping range.”

Rappers obviously don’t really “sing” but he was very good at

portraying a range of emotions throughout the songs.

Those emotions translated to a very diverse track offering.

“Whatever We Want” is a great bass-thumping track now that we’re back to windows down weather. “4th Quarter” can really make you feel like a boss and get you pumped if you need it. “Does She Love Me?” will tug at your heartstrings a bit if you’re prone to that sort of thing. Basically, Chiddy Bang succeeded in creating a great range of tracks and told a story throughout the album. It’s not quite on the level of Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” as far as storytelling, but that album sits in a class of its own in that regard.

They certainly did a good job, and borderline great considering it’s their first album.

Xaphoon Jones also deserves

a lot of credit for the beats, as he delivered on the promise he made during my interview with him at the Welcome Back Concert to bring “layers of sound” to this album. Every track has a strong bass line and then just layer upon layer of sound on top of it. It’s a very forward-thinking style of hip-hop, as he managed to get the club music feel without going completely David Guetta with it.

My only complaint is that on one or two of the earlier tracks, it can be a little overwhelming on the first listen — especially if you’re listening at high volume.

Overall, this album was great. I had high hopes for it, and they were not dashed. The group made most of their fame with mixtapes so far, but “Breakfast” looks like a start to great things for Chiddy Bang on the album front.

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Chiddy Bang released ‘Breakfast’ in February after their performance at the Welcome Back Concert.

joined together to produce classical pieces that were everything from cheery to mellow. There was certainly no lack of drama on campus.

The Mildred and Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall hosted the College’s Chamber Orchestra on Friday, March 2, after the campus had closed to residents.

The orchestra played pieces from Antonia Vivaldi, Beethoven, and Mozart.

“Usually people that don’t listen to classical music never have listened to classical music,” said Denise Huntsinger, junior music education major. “They have to take the time to sit down and listen.”

Not many students were in attendance because spring break had just began.

The night’s performances had quickpaced melodies that caused excitement as well as dark and moody sections.

Multiple audience members said in passing that the College has “the best studio teachers and the best students.” So why is there a lack of interest in the face of obvious talent?

“You definitely have to be openminded — you have to want to listen (to classical music),” Huntsinger said.

Andrew Unger, sophomore music education major, said his favorite part of the performance was “The Violin Concerto (by Beethoven) because of the chance to see faculty play.”

The faculty violinists added dimensions to the performances that exuded professionalism and skill — the hard work and effort it takes to master their craft was evident.

Although it may take a little more effort for the average person to enjoy the classical music style, the College’s Chamber Orchestra made it easy to appreciate it.

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Dom Mazzetti vs. TCNJ

By Kevin Schlittenhardt Correspondent

Humorous YouTube satirist Dom Mazzetti faced off against meal equivalency in the Brower Student Center to see who could attract more students when he came to the College on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The event was sponsored by the College Union Board. Mazzetti won by a landslide.

Maintaining his character as college party-bro Dom, Mike Tornabene — co-founder of the comedy duo Mike and Gian — obliged swarms of fans with autographed T-shirts and photos.

“My friends and I have known about him for years. We always go around quoting him,” said Kacey Carrig, sophomore marketing major.

A line of students waited patiently for Mazzetti, who was taking his time with each fan. Eager students quoted Domisms like, “I had an upper body experience” and “I work at GNC now. I do it for the discount,” as they waited.

Aside from getting shirts signed, students could also snag some neon Frisbees and colored or printed sunglasses.

Event coordinator Mallory Guzzi, sophomore graphic design major, pulled this successful event together within a month’s time. “I emailed him and invited him to visit the college about a month ago,” she said. “I really wasn’t expecting an answer.”

It was clear that the event was a colorful experience for everyone as starstruck fans continued to add to the line.

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Fun Stuff

Some useful St. Patty’s Day stuff!

Because we all know you’d rather be doing this than going to the parade.

Drinking Games!

Shot potato- It’s “hot potato,” but you do shots.

Play some Celtic music, pass a potato (or some other round object) around, and when the music stops someone takes a shot. Plus, you learn a bit about Irish heritage, because with the amount of times the potato will hit the ground, it will be about as sterile as a potato from the Irish potato famine.

Irish quarters- Sit around a table. The first person spins a quarter and has to chug their full beer befor it stops spinning. If successful, they get to choose however much beer the next person in line drinks (be it a shot or a gallon). If you fail to finish before the quarter stops, you have to start all over again with the same amount of beer that the person ahead assigned you until you finish it in time. Keep drinking until you don’t see a quarter anymore. If you’re a bitch, play regular quarters.

Lucky Charms- Everyone gets a pair of dice.

Whoever throws the lowest number takes a shot.

If two or more people have the same combined number of the two die, the affected people must yell “They’re after me Lucky Charms!” Whoever yells last has to drink, and the first gets to designate how many shots they drink. Use green food dye for effect. Also, try to play with at least four people.

Fisty kisses- Up to five people can play this one.

All participants put on a heavy coat of lipstick, men included. A communal pitcher of beer is then passed around the group in a clockwise fashion until it reaches the last person in line, who then yells in a very angry and Irish manner, “Eh, which one of ye seed, breed and spawn of an English whore be gettin’ lipstick on me glass?!” The first person to laugh gets a punch in the mouth.

Some delicious drinks: Green Beer Needed: beer, green food dye, common sense Instructions: Put food dye in beer until it reaches desired greenness. That’s it.

Irish Car Bomb Needed: Guinness stout, a half shot of Irish cream and a half shot of Jameson Instructions: Fill a cup 3/4 full of Guinness, and drop the mixed shot of Irish cream and Jameson in. Drink quickly, because otherwise it curdles and gets mad gross.

Nutty Irishman Needed: Rock glass with ice, half shot of Bailey’s, half shot of Frangelico hazlenut liqueur and cream (optional) Instructions: Drink the two shots mixed on the rocks, add cream if desired Irish Trash Can Needed: 1/2 oz each of gin, light rum, vodka, peach schnappes, Blue Curacao liqueur and triple sec. One can of Red Bull.

Instructions: combine all liquors, and then put the full can of Red Bull on top opened and upside down. The Red Bull will slowly sink, and your drink will turn green!

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New Music Week

World-Class Arts.

Close to Home.

An Evening With

Jon Nakamatsu Winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

Tuesday, March 20 7:00 PM

Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall

March 14 at 8:00 PM

March 14-17

Sonic Immersion: A Night of Electronic Music by TCNJ students The Rathskeller, Brower Student Center Free and Open to the Public

March 15 at 8:00 PM

Seminal Works of the Last 100 Years featuring: Pianist Blair McMillen along with TCNJ students performing new music pieces, including “In C” and “Ionization”

Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall Free and Open to the Public

Pricing: General Admission $25 Seniors $15 Students $10 Tickets can be purchased online at the TCNJ Box Office

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March 16 at 8:00 PM

The Argento Chamber Ensemble Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall Pricing: General Admission $25, Seniors $15, Students $10

March 17 at 8:00 PM

The Chorale at TCNJ and TCNJ’s Women’s Chorale Ensemble present a “Composer’s Concert” With special guests Andrea Clearfield, Sabrina Kuratana, and the Manhattan Saxophone Quartet Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall Free and Open to the Public

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Men’s track takes home fifth place Track and Field

Both track teams impressive at ECAC Championships

By Chris Molicki Sports Assistant

The College’s track teams wrapped up an impressive season over the past two weeks, participating in the ECACs and the NCAA Division III championships.

The men had a very impressive fifth place finish out of 62 teams at the ECACs as they scored 30.25 points, while the women finished in 20th place out of 57 teams with 14 points.

Men’s senior Christopher Medina continued his dominant season by finishing fifth in the 60-meter dash, running an even seven seconds. Sophomore Scott Lisa placed fifth in the high jump by clearing the height of 1.92 meters. Sophomore Dominic Tasco was fifth in the 800-meters with a time of 1:54.62, while freshman Erik Moutenot grabbed ninth place in the event at 1:55.17.

The women had some top 10 finishes, especially in the relays. The team of freshmen Liz Johnson, Michelle Cascio, Katelyn Ary and senior Katie Nestor were fourth in the Distance Medley Relay with a time of 11:57.16.

The Lions also took fourth in the 4x400

meter relay. The team of Ary, Cascio, freshman Katie Johnston, and sophomore Emily Kulcyk raced to a 3:38.26 finish.

“The DMR, which was three freshmen and one senior, was a great example of our team unity, since we had to work together and trust each other, despite our differences in experience,” explained Johnson. “It

just shows how age does not matter in the track world — what matters more is running your best for your team and feeling the support of your teammates.”

Two women came in the top 10 in the 5,000 meters. Junior Cathy Goncalves took fifth at 17:45.37 and sophomore Megan Flynn captured ninth place at 17:45.37. Nestor was

Lisa Nitzsche / Staff Photographer

The men placed high across the board in the ECAC Championships.

also 10th in the mile with a time of 5:08.27.

Medina was the only Lion to advance to the NCAA Division III championships, but he made the most of his opportunity. He finished ninth overall in the 60-meters with a time of 6.99 seconds. Unfortunately, the top eight qualified for the finals. Medina missed the cut by 0.07 seconds.

The meet was a nice end to the season for the Lions, who accomplished many goals, both personal and team.

“I was expecting and hoping that we would rank well with the other teams in the region,” Johnson said. “We are a strong Division III program and we set ourselves up throughout the season to come to the meet to compete.”

The College begins the outdoor track and field season on March 30, when they travel to Widener University to compete in the Danny Curran Invitational.

“I am excited for our team to have another chance at the conference title in the spring and for us to again compete well at regionals, hopefully qualifying for nationals this time,”Johnson said.

Baseball

Baseball struggles through spring trip

By Alex Wolfe Sports Editor

The baseball team got off to a rocky start, going 3-6 to begin their season in their spring trip to Florida.

“Starting 3-6 was of course not what we wanted, but as coach tells us, each loss is a learning experience for us, and each game we played out in Florida taught us more about how to become a better team,” junior infielder Scott Kelly said.

The team lost a few tight ones on the trip, including a 5-4 loss to Suffolk University and a 7-6 loss to Rhode Island College. However, Kelly believes that the team can learn from its mistakes and take a lot of positives from the trip.

“We are going to use the experience we gained out in Florida to strive to become a great team,” Kelly said. “We have a lot of talent from pitching, defense and offense and we know for a fact that we are going to benefit from the games we played out in Florida.”

Kelly in particular played well, hitting .500 to begin the season and also swiping 10 bases in 12 attempts. Despite his individual success, however, Kelly credits the team atmosphere for his success so far.

“What’s been working for me this season is being with the team and watching everyone work hard to become better,” he said. “Everyone has been working hard on and off the field to become better and it motivates each of us internally to do whatever it takes to become a better baseball player. I want to do whatever I can to contribute to the team but it reflects on the team’s work ethic and how hard we work day in and day out to strive for success towards our team goals.”

Junior outfielder Mike Murphy has also started off strong, batting .379 with a home run and 6 RBI so far. Freshman infielder Jason Dewitt has also been strong, posting a teamleading 10 RBI. The team will open at home on Friday, March 16 against Haverford College.

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Scott Kelly has hit .500 and swiped 10 bases.

Cheap Seats

QB of the future? For N.Y., Sanchez isn’t

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The Sanchez signing was no good.

By Frank Orlich Opinions Editor

Any playoff team in the AFC can rejoice. The Jets, as only the Jets can do, have officially declared that they will not be in the running for a championship for at least the next three years. No, they did not officially make this declaration, but by resigning quarterback Mark Sanchez to a three-year deal with $20 million in guarantees, they might as well have.

This move seems so forced, so hasty, so typical Jets. Just last summer they gave

legal-troubled receiver Santonio Holmes a five-year deal and made him team captain.

Holmes has been a constant off-the-field problem — from possession of marijuana, to fights in clubs, to refusing to turn off his iPod on a plane and being escorted off by the police. He became such a nuisance that the well-respected (and coincidently, Super Bowl winning) team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, essentially gave him away to the Jets for a mere fifth-round pick. And this past season, in a must-win game for the Jets, Holmes got in an argument with Wayne Hunter and was benched for the rest of the game. His lack of leadership and credibility were questioned all year, and this was one of the many reasons the Jets missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008.

However, the lost season wasn’t all Holmes’ fault. Sanchez surely deserves most of that credit. After a dismal rookie year, where he posted a 63 quarterback rating and threw 20 interceptions, the Jets claimed it was only his rookie season and he would improve his play as he matured. In his

sophomore season, Sanchez was asked to do slightly more than turn around and hand the ball off 40 times a game and watch his defense win games. And he responded by posting another mediocre season. Still, fans believed this was the quarterback of the future. They pointed to his playoff record and back-to-back AFC championship appearances. They said he would mature, his play would improve, and one day, he would prove Rex Ryan right and win a Super Bowl.

And in this last season, Sanchez was asked to throw more than he ever had. And it wasn’t just going to be quick slants, and digs, and screens and other routes most 90-year-old women could complete. He wouldn’t just rely on the legs of his running back or the strength of his defense. For the first time in his professional career, Marky-Mark would actually have to play quarterback.

And this time, people weren’t going to be impressed with wins over the Colt’s backups or the Buffalo Bills. And he responded by crumbling at the end of the season and

missing the playoffs. The crux came in the last game against the Dolphins, who had nothing to play for, when Sanchez threw three picks, lost control of his huddle, and sealed the Jets’ fate. A season barred by inconsistent play and subpar decision making ended in disappointment.

After the game, and throughout the offseason, multiple players have called Sanchez out. They say the organization coddles him, that he’s not challenged in practice, that he doesn’t work hard because he knows his job is guaranteed. Many argued the Jets should pursue Peyton Manning, or a quarterback that would at least test Sanchez in practice. But by signing him to this deal, the Jets are trying to show they are behind Mark for better or worse.

This is clearly “statement” money.

Rather than allow Sanchez to go into the season with his future uncertain, the Jets wanted to show that everyone, from the locker room to the front office, is behind him. Only the Jets would give a coddled player who has underperformed a contract extension.

Patriots fans, rejoice.

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Both tennis teams start the spring slate strong

By Peter Fiorilla Staff Writer

The College’s tennis teams started off the new semester in style, as the men’s and women’s programs each picked up a pair of comfortable wins in Florida on Monday, March 5.

The women’s team brushed aside Haverford College and Minnesota State University, a Division II team, with identical scores of 8-1.

The 19th-ranked Lions now own a sparkling 8-0 record on the year, which head coach Scott DiCheck attributes to the team’s unique combination of experienced veterans and hungry rookies.

“We have a lot of energy and excitement, a mixture of upper classmen and freshman,” DiCheck said. “If we continue to gel, I think we can have a great season.”

Junior Lauren Balsamo had the best record on the day at 4-0, taking two singles matches and dominating doubles play with her partner, junior Paige Aiello, who also won a singles match against Haverford, 6-3, 6-1.

Aiello, junior Karisse Bendijo, junior Alison Tierney and freshman Deborah Wu each earned three wins across the two matches, with Bendijo and Tierney combining for a doubles win against Minnesota State.

All of the Lions who competed won at least once, and it was

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The women started off an impressive 8-0. another positive performance on a long list of them ahead of Friday’s home meet against Goldey-Beacom College.

Meanwhile, the men’s team had a momentous week, easing past Ursinus College 9-0 before handing a talented Wheaton College team an 8-1 match in what DiCheck labeled a “major match.”

“The match against Wheaton was probably our biggest match of the year in terms of getting into the NCAA tournament because they are an independent team from the midwest region,” junior T.J. Riley said. “The fact that we

beat them so badly makes us looks better as they go along and have a good season.”

Riley (positioned first in singles on the day), senior Steven Fernandez (second), junior Marc Nichols (third), senior Daniel Lee (fifth) and freshman Gabe Allen (sixth) won at each opportunity in singles play, while Howard Telson (fourth) picked up a point against Ursinus.

The points were Allen’s first in his collegiate career, and lifelong friend Riley knows he can continue to contribute to the program.

“I don’t have enough words to describe the benefits he brings to the team,” Riley said. “In short, (Allen) is a fighter and you need to be very mentally tough to beat him and even then you may not succeed.” “(Allen) gave us a great attitude,” DiCheck said. “It’s a great start and he’s definitely going to have a great career at TCNJ.” The College’s three doubles teams went undefeated, in part as a result of Fernandez’s contributions to the second and third teams.

Riley and Nichols took two 8-4 decisions, Fernandez and Telson earned 8-3 and 8-2 wins, and Fernandez and junior Jordan Cruz won 8-1 and 8-5 against Ursinus and Wheaton, respectively.

The men’s team looks to stay hot when it hosts Swarthmore College this Saturday.

Lacrosse

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four years. She has so many assists so far though because the other teammates have been picking up on it too.”

Mitchell has recorded 37 points through the Lions first four games, leading the College to wins over FDU-Florham, Drew University, Frostburg State University and the Roadrunners. That total is 12 points ahead of Mitchell’s pace from last season, a year in which she compiled a program record of 123 points.

Mitchell’s lightning-fast start also lifted her above Dougher for second place on the program’s all-time points list and leaves her only 32 points away from breaking alumna Ali Jaeger’s record mark of 364 points, set just last year.

“I watch the game and I see Kathleen, and she has such a presence about her with the way that she moves, and then there’s Leigh who is so subtle and just comes along with all of it,” Pfluger said. “She’s involved in every aspect of the game.”

Notos has also turned heads in the Lions opening four-game stretch, guiding the ball into the net for a team-high of

18 goals. Sophomore midfielder Lauren Pigott trails Notos with nine goals thus far, while senior attacker Sara Keating and junior transfer Trenna Hill each have eight.

While the Lions’ offense has been highly efficient, scoring 73 goals thus far, their defense has held ground by only allowing 14 goals to their opponents.

The Lions, who are breaking in two new defenders and a goalie, have been able to maintain possession by winning the draw control and securing ground balls.

On top of scoring goals, Pigott has become the rock of the team in terms of the draw control, snatching 28 so far this season.

Meanwhile, sophomore defender Nicole Pineda has relished her opportunity to crack the starting lineup by collecting eight ground balls. Two starters from last year’s team, junior Becky Gilman and sophomore Claire Engelman, have also showed good stick work, picking up five ground balls each.

“We work on (ground balls) every day in practice and we’re constantly talking about picking up the ground balls and being crisp with our fundamentals,”

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The team has dominated to begin the season after being ranked No. 2.

Gilman said.

Behind Gilman and the defense this season is goalkeeper Kelsey Zinck, a sophomore who has slid right in for the Lions and impressed Pfluger after transferring in from the University of Connecticut. “(Zuck’s) a good goalie, she has good reactions, she always wants to learn and she’s really soaking up everything from

our goalie coach, Gina Smith,” Pfluger said. “I’m really happy she transferred here because she’s a great girl and a really great goalie.”

Zinck will be back in the net this weekend in a matchup of top-five teams when the No. 2-ranked Lions return to action this Saturday, March 17, against No. 3-ranked SUNY-Cortland.

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deadlocked at 2-2. In the top of the eigth inning, sophomore Nicole Broadbeck, junior outfielder Liz Huttner, senior catcher Michelle Kent and freshman shortstop Kristen Lake provided some clutch hitting to build the lead to 5-2, and Fitzsimmons shut down Elizabethtown in the bottom of the 8th to finish off the win.

“At the beginning of the week Elizabethtown was our only loss, and luckily we got another chance to face them,” junior infielder Ashley Sogluizzo said. “The second time around everyone was very excited to play.

The game ended up going to into extra innings, and we were able to pull through and win as a team.”

After the Elizabethtown win, the Lions went on to drop a rough one 6-1 to John Carroll University, and on their final day in Florida beat SUNY Plattsburgh 4-1 and lost a tight game against Case Western Reserve, 4-3.

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Alex Wolfe “The Ref”

Brianna Gunter Editor-in-Chief

Jamie Primeau Managing Editor

Kelly Johnson News Editor

In this week’s special “I Don’t Know a Ton About Sports” Bowl of Around the Dorm, the “Ref,” Alex Wolfe, challenges Editor-in-Chief Brianna Gunter, Managing Editor Jamie Primeau and News Editor Kelly Johnson to answer questions about Peyton Manning’s crazy free agency, what trade should happen by the NBA trade deadline and whether the Miami Marlins will be successful this season. to play. At the very beginning of the past season there was a lot of speculation as to whether Manning would come back to the game at all. Therefore, if Manning returns with the Dolphins and it turns out that he lost his touch, it really won’t be much of an adjustment for Miami. But on a more serious analysis, Manning lives in South Florida and could also be reunited with former teammate, Reggie Wayne.

AW: Kelly gets 3 because of the lack of expectations Peyton would have in Miami (although I would have liked a Brandon Marshall reference). Brianna gets 2 for pointing out the physician in Seattle. Jamie gets 1 because it would be a good fit, but the Texans are already paying Matt Schaub over $7 million this year.

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1. Peyton Manning’s career as an Indianapolis Colt is over, after he was released by the Colts in favor of drafting either Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III to replace him at quarterback. The focus now shifts to where Manning will go. What’s the best (realistic) fit for him, and why?

BG: My friends were talking about this the other day, so I got this. Right now, Peyton Manning isn’t exactly a top prize — he’s 35 years old and sat out this past season due to neck surgeries — but a healthy Manning would still be an asset to many teams. It’s been thrown around that he’ll go to the Cardinals, the Redskins or even the Dolphins, but realistically I’m betting on the Seahawks. They finished 7-9 last season, but starting QB Tarvaris Jackson played only reasonably well. To become a real threat they’ll probably look to bring Manning in, and they have the funds and enthusiasm to do it.

Hell, there’s even a Seahawks physician that specializes in neck and spine injuries — an obvious bonus! Manning may also choose the Seahawks if they’re willing to sign WR Reggie Wayne as well, and so far reports are saying they are.

JP: The best fit for Manning would be the Houston Texans. Since he’s older (apparently 35 is old in football years), he would need a team that doesn’t need to rebuild and is ready to win now. According to my father, the Texans are only a quarterback away from success. They have a great running back in Arian Foster and one of the best receivers with Andre Johnson. With a strong offensive line, and an even stronger defense, Manning would be the perfect addition and they could have a shot at the Super Bowl.

The Texans are in the same division as the Colts, so that means it’d be familiar faces for Manning. Playing in the division that he is used to is a plus. It may not be an overly hyped option, but it would make a lot of sense for both sides.

KJ: The best and most realistic fit for Peyton Manning would be the Miami Dolphins for a couple of reasons. Manning is a great quarterback, as he proved in leading the Colts to the Super Bowl. Miami is in need of a good season, and Manning could definitely bring it to them. However, Manning has also been out of the game for a little while, and no one can definitively predict how he is going

2. The NBA trade deadline is approaching, and of course Dwight Howard is the focus of most rumors. However, there’s a chance he might not even be on the move, so I ask this: what trade not involving D-12 do you think should go down?

BG: What’s a D-12? (Calm down, I’m just kidding). Some people won’t be happy with me for saying this, but the Knicks should trade Carmelo Anthony, probably for the Nets’ Deron Williams. As predicted and feared, Anthony just isn’t meshing with golden boy Jeremy Lin, and the harsh reality is that the Knicks are Lin’s team now, not Anthony’s. Plus Anthony never seems to be on the same page as coach Mike D’Antoni.

He’s still a good player given the right climate, so Anthony could do well on another team. Personally I’ll be surprised if Anthony actually is traded, but that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t be.

JP: So, I learned something new today: D-12 is a nickname for Dwight Howard and does not refer to that band led by Eminem in the early 2000s. Anyway, a trade that should occur is with Lamar Odom. Things haven’t been working out well with the Mavericks, so maybe he’ll move to the LA Clippers or the Toronto Raptors. Toronto has been playing poorly so they could benefit from new players. Also, one of Odom’s best friends Rasual Butler is on the Raptors, and I like to think that people play basketball better when their buddies are on the same team.

Personally, I’d love for him to go up north.

Who wouldn’t want to watch “Khloe and Lamar Take Kanada,” eh? I see a new E! spinoff in the future.

KJ: I don’t have a trade prediction for the NBA, but I do have an opinion, which is

sometimes even better. Kris Humphries of the New Jersey Nets should be traded to any NBA team other than a New Jersey team. Immediately following the abrupt end of Humphries and Kim Kardashian’s 72-day marriage, the public heat was on Kardashian. However, the focus of the public eye has recently shifted to Humphries as he is allegedly trying to get as much money as he can out of Kardashian. N.J. has been the laughing stock of the country since the “guidos” landed on our shores and the obnoxious housewives took over our country clubs, and we could really do without another ass making our state look bad.

AW: Wow, I ask a simple basketball question and get mentions of not one but TWO Kardashians. Brianna gets 3 for taking the daring route, and for not mentioning any Kardashians. Kelly gets 2 because besides being a scourge to N.J., Humphries is also an $8 million expiring contract. Jamie gets 1 because although Odom could be useful for someone, the Raptors are beyond repair.

3. The Miami Marlins came out of nowhere to sign a pretty formidable team in the offseason, headlined by former Mets SS Jose Reyes. However, it’s not a team without problems, such as the Reyes signing forcing Hanley Ramirez to move to 3B. Will the positives outweigh the negatives for the Marlins this season, and what’s their ceiling?

BG: First of all, Hanley Ramirez’s move to third doesn’t seem to be too much of a problem. He may have made an error in Thursday’s game against the Mets, but he also hit a home run. If Ramirez was really bitter about his new position I doubt that would have happened. There were also health concerns surrounding both him and Josh Johnson, but

Brianna wins this week’s AtD, 7 - 6 - 5.

“Winning isn’t everything, but it still feels pretty sweet.”

— Brianna AP Photo

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so far they’re in great shape. With the new players the Marlins now have one of the best starting lineups, and they’ve undergone a name change, a new logo, new stadium and of course, a new manager, to complete the transformation. It’s a little early to be making big predictions, but two extra wild card spots are being added this year, so I say it’s ignorant to think the Marlins don’t have a chance at making the playoffs.

JP: Yes, the positives will outweigh the negatives because the negatives aren’t that bad. Hanley Ramirez was a good shortstop, so he can do well when moving to third. If A-Rod could move from shortstop to third base, Ramirez can do it too. As far as their ceiling, they could definitely make the playoffs. If their pitching stays healthy, they could make it to the division championship. Their new manager Ozzie Guillen is known for getting the most out of the players. When he was with Chicago, the team won a World Series title. The last time the Marlins won the World Series was in 2003, so maybe things will be looking up for them once again.

KJ: Ramirez has stated that he does not have a problem moving to third base, so that should not be a problem. The Marlins also added some pitchers to their already talented staff. With that being said, the positives will outweigh the negatives for the Marlins … and their ceiling is painted.

AW: Jamie gets 3 for mentioning that A-Rod managed to make a similar move when going to the Yankees, and that Ozzie is a manager that tends to mix well with players. Brianna gets 2 for pointing out that the Marlins have a better shot at the playoffs this year with the rule change. Kelly gets 1 because it’s entirely possible that the Marlins like a concrete look to their ceilings.

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LIONS ROUNDUP This Week’s Picks Chris Molicki (13-15)

March Madness March Madness March Madness March Madness Upset Upset Upset Upset

Lion of the Week Mike Denver

Alex Wolfe (10-18)

Wrestling

Brandon Gould (10-18) Joe Caputo (11-17)

It’s rare that we have a back-to-back Lion of the Week, but senior Mike Denver on the College’s wrestling team has certainly earned it. On Saturday, Denver won the 184-pound weight class at the NCAA Division III Championships to become the National champion in Division III in that weight class.

Denver is the first Lion to win a national championship in wrestling since 2003.

Baseball

—Chris Molicki, Sports Assistant

This Week In Sports Baseball Mar. 15 @ Ursinus College, 3:30 p.m.

Mar. 16 vs. Haverford College, 3:30 p.m.

Softball

Mar. 17 vs. Elizabethtown College, 11:30 a.m.

Softball Mar. 17 vs. Capital University, 1 p.m. @ Salisbury University, 3 p.m.

Mar. 20 vs. Moravian College, 4 p.m.

Men’s Tennis

Trivia Question

Last Week’s Answer: 1973: East beat West 104-84

March Madness is here! One of the most exciting sporting events in the world (my personal favorite) is back!

We all love it for the upsets, like VCU and Butler last season. Who pulled off the ultimate upset and became the lowest seed in history to win the national title?

Mar. 18 vs. Muhlenberg College, 1 p.m.

Women’s Tennis Mar. 16 vs. Goldey-Beacom College, 3:30 p.m.

Mar. 17 @ Villanova University, 1 p.m.

Lacrosse Mar.17 @ SUNY Cortland, 12 p.m

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Mar. 17 vs. Swarthmore College, 1 p.m.

Mar. 20 vs. Ursinus College, 7 p.m.

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Mike Denver is D-III National Champion

Wrestling team takes sixth overall at Nationals

By Alex Wolfe Sports Editor

The College’s wrestling team took sixth overall at the Division III Championships on March 10, but the stage belonged to senior Mike Denver that day, who took the National Championship for the 184-pound weight class at the event.

Denver went 5-0 at Nationals to take the title, besting rival Mike Reilly from King’s College to take his first title in five years at the College. Denver was ranked No. 1 in the country in his weight class since late December.

“It’s something that you really have to experience,” Denver said of winning the title. “I’m kind of speechless. You work so hard towards a goal, and I’ve been working five years toward the national title and I finally accomplished the goal. I don’t want to say it’s a relief, but it’s an amazing accomplishment.”

Denver delivered on the biggest stage of them all, and he credits a strong support system within the coaching staff for his ease of mind during the finals. On staff are Dave Ilaria, who won the 2003 National Championship at 133 pounds for the College, and Sean Flynn, who won over 100 matches in his time at the College.

“I was talking to those guys and they were giving me insight on what to expect with all of the hype with the cameras on you, the warm mat, you’re on the big stage,” Denver said. “They kind of just told me to block all that stuff out — it’s just one more match, just another match.

Just like in the beginning of the year, this is just one more match, just keep training, keep doing what you’re doing and good things will happen. So I just kind of went out there with that mentality.”

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Denver is the College’s first wrestling champ since ’03.

Denver credited the coaching staff for the season as well, saying they kept the team well prepared for the big moments.

“I can’t say enough about the coaching staff, they really made us peak at the right time and be able to perform at the right time,” Denver said. “It’s not really how you start, but how you finish.”

In particular, first-year coach Joe Galante took the team far in his first season, earning the honor of being named Division III Rookie Coach of the Year for wrestling following the team’s sixth-place finish.

“I think he did great things with the program this year,” Denver said. “He’s starting new things, he’s getting alumni back in the program which I think is great. He’s getting

people more involved with the program.”

Galante’s conditioning program was also effective, leaving the players feeling strong — but not tired — for big matches all season.

“It’s not workouts where we kill ourselves every day, he’s working us out smart,” Denver said. “We’ll come in one day, maybe get a light drill, and then the next day we’ll go really hard, but then the next day we’ll go kind of easy. I think the way he set up the workouts and everything just made it so that when it came down to conferences, came down to nationals, where everything is on the line and that’s where you’ve got to peak, I think that’s what he did. For a first-year head coach I think he did a great job this year.”

At Nationals, junior Dan Kerr finished fifth at 133 pounds and fellow junior John Darling finished sixth in the 157-pound weight class. The finishes of those two, combined with Denver’s first-place effort, propelled the College to its sixth-place overall finish.

Now that his career is over here at the College, Denver was thankful to those who supported him in his time here, through the ups of his National Championship run and the downs of being injured almost his entire sophomore year.

“I just want to say ‘thank you’ to all of my friends and all of my family who have supported me and supported the program along the way, and to the people who have been with me from the very beginning since I got to TCNJ,” Denver said.

While Denver’s time at the College as a wrestler may be over, people shouldn’t forget his name.

“I’m sure you’ll be hearing more about Mike Denver in the coaching realm in the years to come,” Denver said. “So don’t count me out just yet.”

Lacrosse starts off 4-0 Lions win seven in Florida Mitchell shines early on

By Mike Pietroforte Staff Writer

By Brandon Gould Staff Writer

Senior midfielder Leigh Mitchell approached the moment as if it were like any other in her career. She stood patiently behind the net, watched her teammate cut towards the middle and floated a pass right where it needed to be in order for freshman attacker Lauren Karpovich to record her first collegiate goal.

Courtesy of the Sports Information Desk

It’s a goal that Karpovich will always remember and one that notched another place in the College’s history for Mitchell who recorded her 13th point against Ramapo College on March 8 by assisting Karpovich’s score. That point became a part of Lions lore as it put Mitchell ahead of alumna Lauren Dougher for the most points scored in a single game. “(Leigh) always plays great. She’s always working hard and always trying to help her teammates do well,” head coach Sharon Pfluger said. “She’s just one of those great players that everyone wants on their team.”

Mitchell, who registered three goals and 10 assists against the Roadrunners, also broke her own record of eight assists in a game set back in 2010. Mitchell dished out assists to five Lions in the 19-3 victory, finding fellow senior midfielder Kathleen Notos most frequently for six scores.

“We’re best friends, so as soon as she has the ball, I know what she’s thinking and I know where she wants me to go and I just run to that spot,” Notos said. “We know each other so well and we’ve played together for

The College’s softball team returned from Florida boasting an impressive 7-3 record.

The team started its regular season on Sunday, March 4 with a shutout victory over Misericordia University. The Lions jumped on the scoreboard immediately when senior outfielder Crystal Lee led off with a triple and scored on a ground ball to the second baseman. They tacked on three more runs in the third inning and held on with some very strong pitching from senior pitcher Lauren Fitzsimmons who went seven innings and struck out nine, while only walking one batter.

“My mindset is to always find any way possible to make it to the next base,” Lee said. “Whether it is an advance from one of teammates or a stolen base, I’m always thinking I need to beat the throw to the base.” Lee — who hasn’t had a difficult time finding the next base — already has three triples and eight stolen bases in the Lions’ first 10 games.

The Lions picked their game back up the next day winning a pair of games. Fitzsimmons continued her unbelievable work on the mound by posting her second shutout in as many days in a win against Moravian College. She struck out five and walked see LAX page 23 one in seven scoreless innings. The offense

Mitchell scored 13 points vs. Ramapo.

Lions’ Lineup March 14, 2012

I n s i d e

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Lee has bolstered the team’s offense. stepped up in their second game of the day, outhitting Simmons College 7-4.

Their roll continued on Wednesday when they beat St. Mary’s 8-0 and Neumann University 9-4. Fitzsimmons continued her dominance, striking out 10 in five scoreless innings against St. Mary’s.

On Friday the Lions were given the opportunity to avenge an earlier loss to Elizabethtown College, and with hot pitcher Fitzsimmons on the hill, they didn’t disappoint. At the end of seven innings, the two teams sat see SOFTBALL page 23

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