The Signal - Sept. 9, 2009 Edition

Campus celebrates diversity President R. Barbara Gitenstein and others champion equality at the College for Diversity Day. See Features page 11 tcnjsignal.net

Lions roll over Bengals The Lions football team wins its first game of the season against Buffalo State College.

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September 9, 2009

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Campus parking angers students Shortage of parking spaces aggravates commuters

By Diana Bubser Opinions Editor

Melissa Mastro / Staff Photographer

Lot 4 is one of the parking lots where the shortage of parking spaces has frustrated students and caused commuters to be late to class.

Like many students lately, Addie Stuber, senior communication studies and psychology double major, is having trouble finding parking.

“Since the start of this year, it has become next to impossible to find a space,” she said.

For Stuber, along with many others, no-hassle parking seems to be a thing of the past at the College.

A shortage of parking spots in Lots 3-6 and a rash of ticketing in residential lots have left commuters as well as oncampus residents inconvenienced and aggravated with the College’s parking arrangements.

Commuters who live close to campus say they are now forced to leave 20 to

30 minutes before their classes start and battle an excess of other cars to score a parking spot.

“Finding a spot takes too much time because of all the traffic,” junior music education major Anthony Gioia said.

“I joke about somehow obtaining a handicap parking spot, because that’s the only way to guarantee getting to class on time,” said Jason Cantor, senior management major.

“With the construction of the apartments, demand for parking is inundated and finding it is always a search,” he said.

According to Matthew Golden, executive director of Public Relations and Communication, residents of Centennial, Ely, Allen and Brewster Halls who used to

Health Services confirms cases of H1N1 on campus

By Caroline Russomanno News Editor

According to the director of Student Health Services, Janice Vermeychuk, there are cases of the H1N1 virus, more commonly known as swine flu, on campus.

“We were able to confirm cases of H1N1 on campus through testing of samples by the N.J. state laboratory,” Vermeychuk said. She did not have a number of cases.

The College is applying for the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine from the federal government and if the College is approved as a centralized distribution center for H1N1 vaccination, Health Services will offer

this vaccine as soon as it’s received, she said.

The government is estimating delivery in late October or early November. It will be free, and two doses, separated by 21 days, will be needed.

This vaccine is recommended for ages six months to 24 years of age, so students are the target for it, Vermeychuk said.

According to Vermeychuk, one of the things the College’s Critical Incident Planning Group (CIPG) is urging this year on campus is selfquarantining, which means when a student or teacher is ill, he or she stays away from others and doesn’t go to class.

“It won’t be easy and this will all be on the honor system — there will be no flu police,” Vermeychuk said.

“We will all have to take personal responsibility for ourselves. It will be our civic duty to stay away from other people if we develop flu symptoms,” she said.

Vermeychuk defines flu symptoms as a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more and a cough or sore throat. She suggests staying away from others until the fever has been gone for a full 24 hours. “Stay in your room for three to five days or longer and don’t leave except for medical necessities (wearing a face

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Campus police preach safety

Tim Lee / Photo Editor

Campus police offer many services to help students secure their belongings, including Project Protect, where an engraving is put on laptops and other belongings to help track stolen items.

Go to www.tcnj.edu/~tcnjpd/ for more information. According to Sgt. Michael Bell (left), “We look at campus safeness amd see it as a partnership with the community.”

Tutoring center, computer lab coming to West Library see FLU page 3

By Ryan Pilarski Correspondent

Brittany Oldewurtel / Staff Photographer

Construction has begun inside West Library, where many offices currently in Forcina Hall will move to.

Singer/songwriter night at Rat Female singer/songwriters took over the Rathskeller on Friday.

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West Library, named after former president of the College Roscoe L. West, who served from 1930 to 1957, is undergoing several major renovations in the 1968 Wing, according to Matthew Golden, executive director of Public Relations and Communication.

Upon completion — the tentative completion date is set for Dec. 24, 2009 — most of the staff that currently works on the first floor of Forcina Hall will transfer their services to the ’68 Wing. These services will include the Career Center, Tutoring Center and Academic Support, Golden said.

As a way of utilizing this 40,000 square feet space to the fullest extent, new offices, conference

Sick student on road Student found on sidewalk

by Campus Police.

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rooms, a new tutoring center and a computer lab will all be located inside the wing.

Roscoe L. West Hall was completed in 1934, with the aptly named addition completed during 1968. This structure served as a resource for many of the faculty and alumnae.

On May 1 of this year, renovations to the West Library ’68 Wing broke ground. One key aspect of this project is the re-imagining of the entire ’68 Wing first floor.

According to Golden, instead of the former open library set-up with shelving spaces and information desks, this section will now see a new crew of personnel with separate rooms and offices.

There will be two new lecture halls on the second

First SGA meeting of fall SGA President Billy Plastine outlined SGA’s fall goals.

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park in Lot 6 now park in Lot 9.

The number of students relocated to Lot 9 is approximately the same number of students living in Phelps and Hausdoerffer Halls, who were assigned to Lot 6, according to Golden.

Phelps and Hausdoerffer Halls have beds for 400 students, while Centennial Hall houses approximately 215, and E.A.B. has 150 students.

“During the first week of school, ticketing in student lots is relaxed for lack of a valid decal.

This always results in overcrowding,” Lisa Panella, Liason of Student Accounts, said.

Relocation of College house parking is also contributing to the congestion. Students living in the College houses along Pennington Road were informed two weeks before move-in day that they would have to park in Lot 5 instead of their own driveways, according to junior English major Nicole Pieri. This started last semester due to construction and has continued this semester. “(We) are forced to pay residential parking at twice the cost to be allowed to park in an already overcrowded commuter lot,” Pieri said. It’s $282 for residential decals versus about $100 for

commuter decals.

The transfer of College house parking was made to ensure sufficient “emergency vehicle access to campus and the new apartments,” Panella said. “(Most) of the time, the (driveways) lie empty and unused, while we have to drive around to park in Lot 5,” Pieri said.

“It’s crazy the amount of congestion that could be eased, simply by allowing us to use the facilities that came with, and were promised with, our house,” she said.

Other students are unhappy not because of congestion, but because they comfortably found places to park — and were promptly ticketed. Suspension for lack of a valid decal was supposed to end last Thursday, Sept. 3.

Andrea Thyrring, a junior health and exercise science major, was ticketed on Aug. 24 in Lot 12.

“I heard that people had gotten tickets in other lots, so I decided to check my car. Sure enough, I had a ticket from Campus Police,” Thyrring said. “I was under the impression that I had another week before I had to move my car.”

Thyrring purchased a Lot 9 decal, but parked in the parking lot closest to her dorm room in Centennial because ticketing for

lack of a valid parking decal was not supposed to start until 12:01 a.m. last Thursday.

Audrey Hix, sophomore communication studies major, was also ticketed for parking in Lot 12 during the suspension. She paid for a Lot 9 parking decal but said the College Web site “was very unclear about where we were allowed to park during the period leading up to my getting ticketed.”

“I don’t understand how they could ticket me for not having a valid decal if decals were still being distributed,” Hix said.

Golden attributed the Lot 11 and 12 ticketing to a miscommunication within Campus Police, and said they are working with Parking Services to void any incorrectly issued tickets.

While a ticket charge did not appear on Thyrrings’s account, Hix had to pay her $50 fee and is waiting for a decision on an appeal she filed. She remained worried about the implications of the incident.

“Now I’m really paranoid I’ll get ticketed for something equally as unfair,” she said. “I hope (the College) figures out a way to alleviate the situation.”

Diana Bubser can be reached at bubser3@tcnj.edu

Man harassed on Green Lane bridge

By Alyssa Mease Staff Writer

A man on the Green Lane bridge was allegedly grabbed from behind on Aug. 27 at approximately 8 p.m.

The victim said he was jogging alone when what appeared to be four white males started verbally harassing him, according to Campus Police.

One male then started chasing him and grabbed onto his shoulder for a few seconds.

The victim was able to outrun the suspects.

Campus Police searched the Green Lane Bridge as well as the Green Lane fields and found no suspicious persons. …

A Ford parked in the Lot 6 Parking Garage was found with flat tires. The victim said she parked the car in the parking garage at midnight on Aug. 31, and when she returned at 1 a.m. the next day, she found that the air had been let out of her tires, police said. …

Officers found a student on his hands and knees vomiting uncontrollably at the rear of Travers Hall on Sunday, at 1:40 a.m. on Aug. 30, police said.

The victim had vomit on his hands and clothing, had difficulty standing on his own and had the smell of alcohol emanating from his breath.

He was transported to Campus Police headquarters where he was issued a summons, given a future court date and picked up by his parents. …

A person was found hovering over a toilet, vomiting in Phelps Hall on Sunday, Aug. 30 at around 2:30 a.m., according to Campus Police. Lions EMS was on scene and transported the victim to Capital Health System at Mercer Medical for further observation.

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An intoxicated female said she had consumed three shots of vodka at a party and vomited before police arrived on Aug. 30 at 1 a.m. She was found in the back of Travers and Wolfe halls with Lions EMS already on the scene.

The smell of alcohol was heavy on her breath, according to Campus Police.

She was issued a summons and escorted to her dorm room by some friends. …

An intoxicated person had slow and slurred speech and the smell of alcohol on his breath in Cromwell Hall at 1:15 a.m. on Sept. 2. Lions EMS arrived to evaluate the victim, according to Campus Police reports.

He said he consumed rum and beer at a party in Travers Hall, police said.

He was issued a summons by Campus Police. …

An unconscious person was found lying on the floor unconscious, but breathing, in the Travers / Wolfe Hall Link on Aug. 29 at 2:35 a.m. accorrding to Campus Police.

The victim was issued a summons and transported to Capital Health System at Mercer Medical for evaluation and treatment. …

At 12:45 a.m. on Sept. 2, Campus Police officers were flagged down by an unknown person who stated there was a female vomiting near Lot 10A. Upon arrival, the suspect was sitting near the side of the road alert and conscious, police said.

The victim said she had “a few unknown alcoholic beverages at a party off campus” and had a strong alcoholic smell coming from her breath.

She was taken to Campus Police headquarters where she received a summons and was picked up by her parents.

Melissa Mastro / Staff Photographer

Parking lots such as Lot 5 and Lot 6 are being overrun with more students.

Tim Lee / Photo Editor

Sports, languages and Greeks

Many clubs and organizations set up shop outside the Brower Student Center last Wednesday, Sept. 2, to showcase activities and events to students both new and old. Greek organizations, TCNJ Manhunt, club and intramural sports and more participated.

Above, Tom McDevitt, junior English secondary education major, learns about the College’s Italian club from Alexis Servedio, sophomore finance major, Christina Mendoza, junior marketing major, and Cathy Chen, senior biology major.

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floor.

Commercial contractor JRD Construction is providing their first services for the College via these renovations.

JRD Construction has worked on several prominent sites in New Jersey, including USA Today offices in Bridgewater .

For the time being, the original ’30s section of the building is to remain unoccupied, and as of this date, no plans for renovations have been announced.

Brittany Oldewurtel / Staff Photographer

New offices, conference rooms, a new tutoring center and a computer lab are being added to the newly-renovated West Library.

Plastine lays out SGA’s Flu / Clinics for flu shot earlier new goals for Fall 2009 continued from page 1

mask),” she said.

According to Matthew Golden, executive director of Public Relations and Communication, the campus community will only be notified of cases of H1N1 if 60 percent of the student body has the virus, or if flu activity would create some sort of disturbance or long-term health concern. But, Golden said, a few confirmed cases don’t warrant notification according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

According to Vermeychuk, the CDC says one difference between 2009 H1N1 influenza and seasonal influenza is that adults older than 64 do not yet appear to be at increased risk to H1N1 so far.

This is especially relevant for the College community because H1N1 mostly affects people younger than 25-years-old. About one-third of adults over 60 may have antibodies against H1N1.

“Because of this, and because 2009 H1N1 flu is more contagious than seasonal influenza, we expect to see lots of cases of flu-like illness this year,” Vermeychuk said.

“The CIPG with the support of President R. Barbara Gitenstein, Provost Carol Bresnahan, Vice President James Norfleet, Student Affairs, and

By Arti Patel Copy Editor

Student Government Association (SGA) President Billy Plastine called the first meeting to order on Sept 2. He eagerly welcomed the student leaders to a new year filled with goal-oriented undertakings that would refine not only the system of student-led legislation, but also the overall image of the association.

“One of our major organizational goals is to increase public relations efforts for the SGA and the (College) campus community as a whole,” Plastine said. He hopes to improve not only the brand awareness of the SGA, but also the “appreciation (for) the role that the organization plays in representing the student voice on campus.”

In addition, SGA is looking to expand its student outreach initiative, aggressively lobbying the state of New Jersey for higher education funding while promoting and encouraging a campus-wide culture of cooperation and support.

Overall, according to Plastine, SGA is looking to “further our tradition of providing students with fun, informative, and meaningful programs throughout the year.”

Tom O’Dell / Photo Assistant

SGA President Billy Plastine resided over the meeting.

other cabinet officers has been meeting throughout the summer, and has developed a strategic plan to deal with influenza,” Vermeychuk said.

The College has moved up its seasonal flu clinics from October to September. They will be held in the Student Center on Sept. 17, 23, 29 and Oct.1.

See the Health Services web page for times at tcnj. edu/~sa/health/flushot.html.

Students with the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) will also be able to get the flu shot for free at these clinics (students without SHIP have to pay 20 dollars) and FluMist, the nasal vaccine, is available at the last two clinics for only ten dollars for students with SHIP and 30 dollars for students without it.

“Students sometimes tell me that they are healthy and will take their chances — I always remind students to not just think about themselves but those around them when considering flu vaccination — people who would be at high risk for complications if they got the flu.,” she said. “I get a flu shot to protect my patients, my 89 year old father, my husband who has diabetes, my daughter-in-law who has asthma — I get vaccinated for them.”

Caroline Russomanno can be reached at russoma4@ tcnj.edu.

Five easy steps to protect yourself from the flu:

1) Adequate sleep – eight to nine hours per night.

2) Frequent hand washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

3) No touching your nose, eyes, or mouth until you have washed your hands.

4) Avoid close contact with sick people.

5) Make sure you get the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin D: 400 IU/day. A multivitamin such as “One A Day” is a good idea.

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Nation & World

Despite U.S. criticism, Israel approves settlements JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel officially approved the construction of hundreds of new homes in the West Bank, the Defense Ministry said Monday, deepening an already unprecedented rift with the U.S. over Israeli settlement expansion.

The construction is the first approved by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is under heavy U.S. pressure to freeze all settlement activity on captured lands claimed by the Palestinians for a future state.

Netanyahu, trying to placate the Americans, has said the newly approved homes are a prelude to a freeze, but thatʼs been a tough sell internationally because Israel also plans to complete an additional 2,500 homes already under way.

Under the order, Defense Minister Ehud Barak authorized construction of 366 new apartments, the Defense Ministry announced. An additional 84 new apartments will be approved in the near future, bringing the total number to 450, the ministry said.

The order includes permission to proceed with construction of a new settler enclave in the Jordan Valley, an area that is considered vital to a future Palestinian state because of its rich farmlands and location deep inside the West Bank.

By rebuffing U.S. pressure, Netanyahu has tried to cement the support of a coalition that is committed to strengthening Israelʼs control over the West Bank.

At the same time, he has offered to slow construction afterward in exchange for overtures from the Arab world. This has not mollified the Americans or the Palestinians, who have demanded an immediate and total freeze.

“Given the choice between making

peace and making settlements, they have chosen to make settlements,” chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said.

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs responded Monday by referring to an earlier statement criticizing the Israeli plans and calling for a construction halt.

George Mitchell, the U.S. Mideast envoy, is due in the region within the coming week to hold yet another round of talks meant to wrest Israeli concessions that would allow the resumption of IsraelPalestinian peace talks.

Netanyahu aides have spoken optimistically of reaching an accommodation. But it is not clear that optimism is warranted because Netanyahuʼs so-called building moratorium would not apply to the 450 new apartments, to 2,500 already under construction, or to disputed east Jerusalem.

Dani Dayan, leader of the West Bank settlersʼ council, said the government had approved only limited construction and accused it of caving in to American pressure.

“North Korea is going on developing its nuclear capabilities, Iran is going on developing its nuclear capabilities, we have threats all over the world and all the world international community is interested with is whether my daughter builds her house next to mine,” he told foreign reporters.

“It is all based on the erroneous perception that the creation of a Palestinian state is the magical solution to the situation here.”

The Palestinians want to establish an independent state that includes the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem. Israel captured all three areas in the 1967 Mideast war. Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, and the coastal territory was subsequently taken over by Hamas militants.

AP Photo

A Palestinian construction worker builds a new house in the Jewish West Bank settlement of Har Gilo, outside of Jerusalem, Monday.

About 300,000 Israelis live among about 2.5 million Palestinians in the West Bank and an additional 180,000 live in Jewish neighborhoods of east Jerusalem.

While it could take months or years for construction to begin on most of the homes approved on Monday, infrastructure work was already in progress for 20 houses in the Jordan Valley enclave of Maskiot.

Israel drew international criticism in 2006 when it announced plans to establish Maskiot, and the plan was suspended until Barak approved it in July 2008.

Later Monday, settlers, Cabinet ministers and lawmakers planned to hold a mock cornerstone-laying ceremony for what they hope will be a new neighborhood of 3,000 apartments in an especially contentious area outside Jerusalem.

Palestinians say Israeli development would cut off east Jerusalem from the West Bank and kill their dreams to set up a capital there. The construction plans were frozen years ago under pressure from Washington.

The land where the neighborhood lies is in a wedge between Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim, Israelʼs second-largest settlement.

Obama appeals to union workers News Bits CINCINNATI (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Monday that modern benefits like paid leave, minimum wage and Social Security “all bear the union label,” as he appealed to organized labor to help him win the health care fight in Congress.

“It was labor that helped build the largest middle class in history. So, even if youʼre not a union member, every American owes something to Americaʼs labor movement,” said Obama, whose run for the presidency was energized in no small part by unions.

Obama asserted that “our recovery plan is working,” but repeated that he wonʼt be satisfied until jobs are much more plentiful.

Shortly after taking the oath, Obama confronted a rapidly deteriorating economy, a clogged credit system, failing or ailing banks and a a shaky stock market. He used his speech here to tick off a host of steps the administration has taken to steady the economy, and he made a special pitch for the health care overhaul he has pushed.

“We have never been this close,” Obama said. “We have never had this broad an agreement on what needs to be done.” He accused vested interests of trying to thwart it. Some union-circulated posters held up by audience members proclaimed, “Health Care Canʼt Wait.”

For their part, some elements within the labor movement have indicated frustration with Obama, who traveled to Cincinnati to speak to a state AFL-CIO gathering, because some key items such as legislation making it easier for people to join unions has languished in Congress. To vigorous cheers, Obama made a pitch for the bill in his speech. He also noted that the first bill he signed into law was one guaranteeing equal pay for equal work.

Obama spent a good deal of his time extolling the virtues of the union movement.

“We remember that the rights and benefits we enjoy today were not simply handed out to Americaʼs working men and women. They had to be won,” he said.

“They had to be fought for, by men and women of courage and conviction, from the factory floors of the Industrial Revolution to the shopping aisles of todayʼs superstores. They stood up and spoke out to demand a fair

Three British Muslims were convicted Monday of plotting to murder thousands by downing at least seven trans-Atlantic airliners in simultaneous attacks designed by al-Qaida to be the deadliest terrorist strike since Sept. 11, 2001.

AP Photo

President Barack Obama shakes hands with supporters and children at the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky Airport in Hebron, Ky. Monday. shake, an honest dayʼs pay for an honest dayʼs work,” he said. “Many risked their lives. Some gave their lives. Some made it a cause of their lives — like Sen. Ted Kennedy, who we remember today.”

At one point before Obama spoke, some in the crowd broke into chants of “Fired up” and “Ready to Go.” Obama closed with a story about how that phrase became one of his campaign slogans, and appealed to the assembled union rank and file to for help. “Your voice can change the world. Your voice can get health care passed. Your voice will make sure the American worker is protected. You can build America. I need your help,” Obama said as the audience broke into more chants.

Labor Secretary Hilda Solis accompanied Obama to Ohio, and the pair appeared in front of a large American flag, nine smaller ones and red, white and blue bunting.

Local union organizers handed out 10,000 tickets for access to the area where Obama was to speak.

Iran veered closer toward the possibility of being slapped with tough new international sanctions Monday after its president refused to stop enriching uranium and the U.N. nuclear watchdog warned of a “stalemate” with the country.

In Iraq, suicide attackers struck near a Shiite mosque north of Baghdad and a checkpoint west of the capital on Monday as bombings killed at least 17 people nationwide.

Democratic Sen. Max Baucus on Monday pushed a new health care plan including an industry fee to help pay for covering the uninsured, as President Barack Obama said insurance companies must share accountability for the troubled system.

Mexican President Felipe Calderón on Monday announced the resignation of Mexicoʼs attorney general, leader of the war on drug cartels.

Information from AP exchange

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Editorial

I just want to park my car!

Whether you live on campus or commute from near or far, by now you are probably aware of the debacle — I mean situation — involving the various parking lots around campus.

If you were too lazy to read the front page news article in this weekʼs issue, this is the basic gist of the problem: Melissa Mastro / Staff Photographer The new apartments have relocated hundreds of juniors Some overflow parking is located in Lot 5, but it is not nearly enough to suffice. and seniors to fight for parking in Lot 6, and because their cars occupy Lot 6 the majority of the day as they scurry from class to class, commuters are left searching for the few spots leftover from the residential parking.

Lot 4 parking has been cut down due to the construc- Are you worried about the H1N1 virus tion of the new Art and IMM building as most know, this fall and winter? and these hundreds of commuting students scrambling “It won’t be easy to get to class on time are now being forced to plan a • Yes. I have been washing my hands every five and this will all new schedule to account for the sometimes 30 minutes minutes.

• I am a little worried but not changing my lifestyle it takes to find parking at peak class times. be on the honor in any way.

This is a serious problem, and now that tickets have system — there begun to fly onto windshields for lack of valid decal to • No way. It’s blown out of proportion. will be no flu students parking in lots other than 4 and 6, itʼs only go- • Everyone keeps talking about this virus … police.” ing to worsen as people pack into their designated lots, what is H1N1 anyway? fearful of a fine. cast your vote @ — Janice In addition, College house students living on Pentcnjsignal.net Vermeychuk, nington Road are required to park in Lot 5 instead of Director of Health their driveways, taking up valuable spaces which could Last Week’s Results: Services.

Which is your favorite dining hall on campus? be used for more overflow traffic from the commuter lots.

The obvious question is, “What are College officials 38% I hate all campus food with a passion.

“There is only so 31% I love Eickhoff Hall’s new salad bar and deli! going to do to alleviate this problem?” The answer is much you can 25% I’m a fan of T-Dubbs’ new retro look. pretty obvious too. Make more parking available. But tell, but there is 6% You can’t beat that good ol’ Ratmosphere! where? There is no easy solution as no lots are empty so much you can enough to relieve the amount of overflow parking. And show by example letʼs think about this: How much fun is it going to be and we must when the tours, open houses, accepted student days, and lead by example. any other special events roll around where visitors usutcnjsignal.net There is so much ally park in Lot 6.

Telephone: Mailing Address: No, I do not have a solution for any of this, but the excitement Production Rm - (609) 771-2424 The Signal Business Office (609) 771-2499 c/o Brower Student Center College will hopefully think of something because this surrounding the The College of New Jersey Fax: (609) 771-3433 is turning into a problem that is beginning to affect stuP.O. Box 7718 E-mail: signal@tcnj.edu team and its talent, Ewing, NJ 08628-0718 dentsʼ academics as they struggle for a spot. its just too fun to

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Reform program improving urban education

While no one likes to admit when he or she is wrong, our true character is displayed only when we admit our faults. I realized the value of this after spending 10 months mentoring students in Philadelphiaʼs Olney Ryan Pilarski High School East as a Corps Member of CityYear Philadelphia, where I saw teachers planning a demanding academic program called “Imagine 2014.”

Letʼs take a minute to “Imagine 2014.” The Mayan calendar will have run out, the Winter Olympics in Russia will have finished and Romania and Croatia will have officially adopted the Euro. Philadelphia will have also concluded its five-year educational rebirth, which begins this year and will focus on overhauling student achievement, redistributing district resources and enforcing faculty accountability.

Over 40 percent of Philadelphia schools were incapable of meeting the standards of the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report in the 2008-2009 school year. The AYP relates to the “No Child Left Behind” Act because it measures a schoolʼs annual performance level. According to the 2008-2009 AYP, 47 percent of students enrolled in Philadelphia high schools dropped out before graduation.

The new superintendent of Philadelphia schools, Arlene Ackerman, should be praised for understanding what helps shape a successful student. “Imagine 2014” consists of a city-wide policy where more guidance counselors, teaching coaches and master teachers will be hired to assist in all secondary schools.

The schools will also foster bonding between students and classroom facilitators by keeping the same teachers in specific subjects for successive years in all area middle schools.

A second element playing a role in fostering

phila.k12.pa.us

Students of Meredith School in Philadelphia participated in “Play Day” last June.

“Imagine 2014” will raise academic standards in Philadelphia schools. a studentʼs academic achievement is the level of parental involvement. We must give Mom and Dad credit for teaching us about the value of an education. “Imagine 2014” establishes ongoing parental conversations through access to parental resource centers and a “Parent University.”

The third component is the student. When high school juniors are expected to possess reading and writing skill levels of an eighth grader, it not only forces us to ask why we have set the academic bar so low, but to examine our countryʼs public school system.

Ackerman is battling these low expectations by implementing advanced placement and honors classes in every high school in her district where many currently consist of a main-level track for remedial students. By establishing higher standards, students are expected to accomplish more.

Former Philadelphia superintendent Ron Edmonds once said, “We already know

everything we need to know about how to educate children well. The question is: Do we have the will to do so?”

The Trenton school district has received the “in need of improvement” label for the last five years and did not meet its AYP this year. The College is doing its part to keep local students in school and on track. There are a myriad of programs on campus dedicated to assisting struggling students, such as tutoring at both the Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School and the Columbus School.

We attend the College to learn, and education should be at the forefront of our minds.

Unfortunately, the high school dropout crisis is literally that — a crisis. I encourage everyone to consider an elected individualʼs educational policy as a factor in their candidacy — our future is counting on it.

Source: www.phila.k12.pa.us.

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First Diversity Day event unites community

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Assistant professor of Womenʼs and Gender Studies Nelson Rodriguez discusses the idea of analyzing gender academically.

By Jessica Corry Staff Writer Students of all races, genders and sexual orientations participated in “Celebrate Diversity Day” on Sept. 1, which featured a series of talks addressing diversity and other issues facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Sponsored by PRISM, the Womenʼs and Gender Studies Department, Women in Learn-

ing and Leadership (WILL) and the office of Academic Affairs, the eventʼs speakers included College President R. Barbara Gitenstein, Carol Bresnahan, Provost and Executive Vice President, and several others.

A message of hope and inspiration was the common theme in each speech addressing gay rights, personal experiences and the value of diversity on campus and throughout the country.

In her opening address, Bresnahan outlined key issues facing the gay rights movement, including the militaryʼs “Donʼt ask, donʼt tell” policy and the debate over same-sex marriage.

However, she celebrated Vermontʼs recent marriage equality victory.

“Diversity is at the heart of our national identity, not as a finished accomplishment to which we point but as a value toward which we strive,” Bresnahan said.

“Today it becomes legal for same-sex couples to marry in the state of Vermont … We have much to celebrate and hopefully, come November or December, we will have further cause to celebrate here in New Jersey.”

As a legislative aide to N.J. Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, College alumna Kari Osmond provided attendees with a positive look at the status of gay rights in the political arena.

“There are so many victories that should be recognized on the national level,” Osmond said. “The Evangelical Lutheran Church lifting its ban on gay and lesbian pastors, the momentum for repealing ʻDonʼt ask, donʼt tellʼ and the Marriage Equality Act are going further than it has ever gone before.”

Same-sex couples like Juda

Bennett, director of the Womenʼs and Gender Studies Department, and his partner anxiously await the day when domestic partnerships and civil unions will not be the only option available to their family.

“Why is language lacking behind, why is it so complicated for me to even talk about who I am and who my partner is?”

Bennett asked. “I want marriage. I want people to say that Iʼm married.”

Kim Pearson, associate professor in the English Department, shared her perspective on gay issues and offered a comprehensive look at what it means to celebrate diversity.

“When we define human beings in ways that imprison their humanity, we also imprison ourselves,” Pearson said.

“Celebrating diversity is more than celebrating what we have in common. It is the continual process of uncovering, recognizing our own limitations and privileges and the ways in which we participate in a social system that imprisons others and ourselves.”

With this definition in mind, Nelson Rodriguez, assistant professor of Womenʼs and Gender Studies, discussed the value of examining gay issues from an academic perspective.

“I ask you all to join us in drawing upon the amazing

academic resources available to think critically about what it means to be straight, queer or gay,” Rodriguez said. “By asking serious questions about heterosexuality, we can best understand how to go about undoing similar structures of hegemony.”

According to PRISM advisor and professor of Womenʼs and Gender Studies Michelle Stecker, “Celebrate Diversity Day” generated such positive feedback that it could become an annual event.

“We were overwhelmed by the turnout and good wishes,” Stecker said. “This was the kickoff event for our t-shirt campaign, which aims to cultivate a welcoming environment for GLBT students at the College.”

Attendees were given the free “Iʼm part of a community that celebrates diversity” t-shirt depicting the gay, bisexual, lesbian and heterosexual gender symbols and were asked to wear them as a show of support for gay students and faculty.

“I will wear the t-shirt proudly,” Sarah Walsh, sophomore history and deaf education majors, said. “I came today because I have friends in the GLBT community, I support marriage equality and I want our community to be more open to people of all sexual orientations.”

Don’t get caught with your pants down

By Lauren Gurry Copy Editor

Upon entering college, you leave behind the days of parents poking their heads into your bedroom when your significant other is visiting. Unfortunately, this doesnʼt mean you will be left uninterrupted when you want alone time at school. You will most likely have a roommate who wonʼt appreciate coming back to the room from a shower to find the door locked or two bodies entwined.

There isnʼt one best way to discuss hook-up etiquette with your roommate. Every person is different, and the way you approach the situation is contingent on the relationship between yourself and your roommate.

Some roommates can be open and honest with one another about their intimate and sexual relationships.

When this is the case, it is easy for roommates to set rules and boundaries.

Your roommate may not be insulted if you ask him to leave the room for a designated amount of time, but it is important to stick to the time constraints so you donʼt irritate him. After all, you do have to live with the person for a whole year, and the last thing you need is for your roommate to refuse to leave despite a previous agreement.

On the other hand, some roommates may be uncomfortable about discussing the topic of sex. This obviously wonʼt make your sex drive any lower, so you need to be a bit more strategic about your sexual endeavors.

This doesnʼt mean you should wait until your roommate falls asleep, and hope she doesnʼt wake up. If

anything, this will only make the situation worse, and fooling around when your roommate is present is a big no-no.

People also revert to bringing their partner into the communal bathroom showers. Although an act like this wonʼt disturb your roommate, it is tasteless, and your entire floor can easily become aware of your goings-on. Some people may take pride in their own sense of adventure, but this situation is likely to cause embarrassment for you and disgust from your peers.

Instead, it is best to work around your roommateʼs schedule. EveryTim Lee / Photo Editor one at the College is busy and you will soon recog- Coming to a concensus with your roommate about alone time with your nize the patterns of when partner is important, otherwise awkwardness can ensue. your roommate is around and when he is not. meeting ended early and you hear a key in the door a Does your roommate have a night class half hour earlier than you anticipated. once a week? Does she go to a club meetIt may seem like you have a great system worked ing at the same time? Instead of sitting out with your partner, but always keep one thing in alone doing homework or taking a nap, you mind: Just because your parents are nowhere to be should take advantage of the opportunity to be found, it doesnʼt eliminate the possibility of literally alone with the person of your choosing. Of course, you being caught with your pants down. also need to remain aware of the time and the possibility that your roommate could return at any point.

Next week, Lauren will discuss how to get what you Maybe your roommate forgot her planner and the want in a relationship. If you have an idea for a coldoor opens as quickly as it was closed. Or, maybe his umn, e-mail gurry2@tcnj.edu to share.

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Female artist examines self through lyricism

By Matt Huston Nation and World Editor

It’s an impressive feat for a seemingly timid woman with an electric piano to win the attention of a bar full of college students on a Friday night. The headliner for the College Union Board’s (CUB’s) female Singer/ Songwriter Night at the Rathskeller pulled it off with a smile.

In spite of the sleepless night before her performance she spent waiting on the delivery of her newest EP, “Unsaid,” singer/songwriter Shannon Corey embraced Friday night’s Rat crowd with a bright burst of energy and excitement. Her 90-minute set rang with lyrical sincerity and all the sounds of a thoughtful mind at work.

Corey attended to an eager audience with her catalog of intelligent original works and a cross-section of rock and pop covers.

“Winter,” a song featured on MTV’s “The Real World,” projected a pictorial message of sympathy and understanding. Her lyrics, set in the form of a thoughtprovoking parallel, depicted the inner struggles of a friend in the context of shifting seasons.

Her playful nature onstage, however, belied the more serious attitude of some of her songs.

Corey prefaced one of her best compositions with an anecdote about dressing her little brother like a girl. But the songwriter dressed “I Miss Home,” in funny-turned-serious lyricism, Through her arching piano progressions, Corey meditated on her decision to leave her childhood home in Rhode Island for the artistic gateways of New York City.

Corey, a classical pianist since she was 3 years old, powered her lyrics with smart and shining keyboard structures. Her high-flying persona blended a musical theater background with a variety of influences in popular

‘The Fountainhead’ is a veritable mind fuck

By Katie Brenzel Arts and Entertainment Editor Though the packed 600-plus pages may be daunting, Ayn Rand is a philosophical, literary force in “The Fountainhead.” With a raw, yet infinitely descriptive style, Rand depicts unconventional characters that forcibly deliver reality, reflecting both the hideous and glorious existent in humanity.

The story primarily revolves around the tenacious Howard Roark, an aspiring architect who, due to his refusal to conform to the standards of tradition, has been expelled from the most respected school of architecture in the country, Stanton Institute of Technology. Roark defies convention in his determination to build, despite the criticism and eventual hatred directed from society. Rand contrasts Roark’s heroic plight to that of Peter Keating, the valedictorian of Stanton, and immediate golden boy of Guy Francon, of the famed Francon and Heyer architecture firm.

The novel is presented in four parts, which alternate between the perspectives of the main characters, granting insight to the ascension and descension of Roark and Keating (respectively) in society.

Rand demonstrates the flaw of mankind in elevating self-degradation, granting the highest position to the “second-handers” of society — those who exist solely through the approval of others, thereby eliminating

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Shannon Corey performed a number of covers and originals last Friday at the the Female Singer/Songwriter night in the Rat. music.

She performed an array of cover songs including a

their ego.

Rand’s stance on the self-inflicted loathing of society is mind-blowing.

Through the compelling speech delivered

by Roark to a court attempting to convict him, Rand identifies the flaw of humanity in condemning pride. Rand forces readers to rethink selfishness as portrayed by society, which equates the ego with evil, a notion which resonates beyond the 1940s setting.

While there certainly are political undertones, they are primarily in service to Rand’s philosophy of objectivism. Her assertions of self, driven by self-interest, do cater to capitalistic ideology. However, there are no points of political preaching in this novel. The focus of the story is on the individual. Though you may ultimately disagree with Rand’s political beliefs, the characters and dynamics of society present infinite perspectives of interconnecting liberal and conservative notions. There is no definitive line, with generous common ground. After all who doesn’t love a good “stick it to the man” story?

The novel is dense but refreshing in its ability to deliver an entire philosophy in a painless package, which will consequently make readers question…everything. For this reason, “The Fountainhead” is an essential read for every rising college student, who is constantly harassed by the idea of practicality in choosing a career.

Don’t choose a major because your mom wants a doctor in the family, or some aspiring Nietzsche professor has declared the profession of your dreams dead. Perhaps after reading Rand, students will learn to follow Roark’s example.

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flawless rendition of Ingrid Michaelson’s sharp-swinging “Breakable,” and well-done, stripped-down versions of songs by Cold War Kids, Foo Fighters and Kings of Leon. For the rock covers, friend and album artist Sean Carmichael accompanied Corey on acoustic guitar.

Later, Corey gave The Police’s “Message in a Bottle” a creative twist. The “S.O.S” refrain sounded more like a transmission of confidence than a song of desperation.

Both her covers and originals were intimate but comprehensive and demonstrated the transformative power of attitude and technical creativity.

New Jersey artist Lydia Rene, who opened for Corey, presented similar characteristics in a different style —rooted in R&B and infused with indie sensitivities.

Rene, with her fabulous hair and musical dexterity, split the difference between soul queen and independent singer/songwriter. Her warm, deeper-end vocal tones became agile and crisp and sometimes abrupt when the song required it.

In “Stressin’ Me,” she confronted her problems with good humor, a cheerful scolding: “I won’t enter your crazy with you / ’cause craziness is not how I do.”

“In Love” and “Demise” rounded out Rene’s set with a profound happy-sad duality. The first, with its melodic refrain stood in deep contrast to the second. On “Demise,” a song Rene said she composed in about 30 seconds, she dropped the repetition in favor of delicate turns and lyrics that reflected urgent, sober thoughts.

For both performers, the keyboard added fundamental meaning to the songs. Rene’s chords were soft but atypical. Her rhythms and progressions hinted at subversion, whether that implied someone else’s betrayal or her own rebellion against constraints.

A shared taste for minimalistic depth made Corey and Rene apt local partners. Though different in sound and style, both women brought a universal sincerity to the stage.

Matt Huston can be reached at huston4@tcnj.edu

Heap explores new sound, ‘Destination’ lacks direction

‘The Final Destination’ cheats more than death Hollywood is notorious for polluting the horror genre with unnecessary sequels. The latest example of this trend is “The Final Destination.” The endurance of the “Final Destination” series is rather shocking. Despite the limited material available to produce the first movie, followed by two shallow additions, a fourth installment has arrived.

So what makes “The Final Destination” different from its three predecessors?

Nothing. Its formula is identical to the last three movies. This time, the film’s protagonist, Nick, played by Bobby Campo, experiences a premonition in which he and several other people are killed in an accident while spending the day at a racetrack.

After urging everyone to flee the arena, the accident occurs as predicted, and Death must finish off those who survived.

The plot, however, is merely an accessory to the rampant decapitations, fires, impalements, and a number of other gruesome, over-the-top deaths. The film takes such relish in crafting these death sequences that more important factors were forgotten, such as character development, decent acting and a coherent storyline.

It is a shame Death did not focus its energy on this franchise, killing it once and for all and saving an hour and 21 minutes of my life.

-Jason Seyler

Imogen Heap “Ellipse” 3.5 out of 5

By Melissa Virzi WTSR Assistant Music Director Some know Imogen Heap as the singer of Frou Frou. Others remember her prolific solo career, unconventionally established before she sang for a band. In many cases, her autotuned sample in Jason DeRulo’s song “Whatcha Say” is her primary recognized work.

In whatever capacity you are familiar with Heap, it is clear the British singer/songwriter is a huge creative talent who is always a few steps ahead.

She’s constantly likened to Björk, with her vocals and ethereal production, but cannot be limited to the comparison. Heap could have simply stuck to the formula of her breakout and recently sampled single, “Hide and Seek,” off her last album “Speak for Yourself.” Instead, she explores the unfamiliar yet again, both musically and literally.

On “Ellipse,” her third solo album in ten years, we see her recording in places as far flung as Fiji to as intimately close as her home studio. Adding to the exciting new surroundings, Heap uses the everyday sounds from her new home, like her sink dripping or her broiler starting, in the background of many of these songs.

Key Tracks: “First Train Home”

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No rust in Lions’ gears

Lions dominate tournament

By Michael O’Donnell Staff Writer

The women’s soccer team began the season eyeing a return to the top. After their three wins this weekend, they’re a little closer to achieveing that goal.

“I believe we’re off to a good start,” senior goalkeeper Jessica Clarke said. “We still have to work out and practice to work stuff out. But right now, things look good.”

The Lions dominated the Dallas, PA-based round robin tournament. They pounded their opening round opponent, Lycoming College 8-1 before finishing off host Misericordia University in a 5-0 shutout.

In the contest against Lycoming, the College poured it on in the first half, scoring seven goals to nail down the win early.

Six different Lions tallied goals in the opening half, led by junior midfielder Casey Caruso, who recorded the first two goals for her team.

“It’s great to see everyone

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Freshman midfielder Toni DeMaio races to the ball. get an opportunity,” Clarke said, who split time in the net along with sophomore Samantha Iamurri. “It shows how much depth we have this season.”

Senior defender Jillian Casey and sophomore defender Nikki Migliori each tallied a goal. Freshmen forwards Katie Landrigan and Joanna Pisani,

freshman midfielder Amy Van Dyk and freshman forward Allyson Anderson each netted a goal as well. For all three of these rookies, this was the first goal of their respective College careers.

“We have 17 new players this year, so it’s great to have these girls step up and see action and

get results. I’m proud, but we’re still not satisfied,” said Clark.

The final match in the tournament was much more competitive in the first half, but with four second-half goals, the Lions blanked the hosts 5-0.

Just 1:25 into the game, Anderson scored her second goal of the tournament to give the Lions an early lead.

With a 1-0 lead going into the second half, the team clicked their offense back into overdrive.

Casey scored yet again, and junior forward Briann McDonough got in on the fun with her first goal of the season just 10 minutes later.

Capping off the afternoon was Van Dyk and freshman forward Brenna Rubino, who each scored a goal to round off the five-goal effort.

“We definitely had more opportunities to score in the first, and we should have capitalized,” Clarke said. “We needed to accomplish more in the second (half), and we made sure we knocked the ball and took advantage.” see UNBEATEN page 17

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Lions blast Bengals, tally first win of season Potent offense explodes for 47 points at home

By Bobby Olivier Managing Editor

Days before the College stepped onto their home turf to take on Buffalo State College, senior quarterback Chris James described his offenses’ scoring potential as “scary.” Following the Lions’ 47-31 Bengal beat down on Saturday, no one is questioning James’ frightening claim.

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Scott Mathurin breaks tackles.

The Lions walked the walk in their season opener, burning the Bengals for two touchdowns of 40 yards or more, as well as an 82-yard kickoff return touchdown by sophomore Scott Mathurin.

“The right plays were called at the right time and we just executed them perfectly,” junior wide receiver Mattan Hoffman said. “We had a great week of practice and it showed with the great success of each play.”

The Lions came out strong on their first drive, when sophomore running back Justin Doniloski took off for a 46-yard touchdown within the first two minutes of play.

Following Mathurin’s return and a goal line TD by junior running back Michael Yetka, the Lions led 21-10 after the first quarter.

“Everyone came to play and everyone was excited,” senior wide receiver Cameron Richardson said. “We had a good scrimmage and practice the week before, and were able to correct things from watching the tape. We were able to play calm, cool and disciplined football.”

The College continued to pound Buffalo State on the ground, rushing for 312 total yards distributed between James, Doniloski, Yetka and senior back Chase Misiura.

Yetka led the Lions on Saturday with 101 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 50-yard burst to the endzone in the second quarter.

“The plan is usually to go in balanced, keep the defense guessing and not run too

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Chris James managed the dominant Lions rushing attack. much, but we saw that running the ball was being effective so we just kept going with that until it stopped,” Richardson said.

“It was just an overall offensive effort, running backs ran hard and hit the holes with authority while the offensive line provided those massive gaps,” Hoffman added. “Everyone carried out their job and performed it just as done in practice.”

The College’s defense, although lenient in the first half allowing 24 points, shut down its New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) foes in the second half, allowing only one fourth quarter touchdown and forcing a safety.

“It seemed like (the defense) got those first half jitters out and were able to play

more calm and relaxed football,” Richardson said.

James and the Lions’ passing attack were not much of a factor in the victory, accounting for a scarce 109 yards.

The College will have a while to soak in their first victory, as they do not take on Fairleigh Dickinson University – Florham until Sept. 18. The Devils edged out the Lions 42-41 in their season opener last year.

“The coaches do a good job of keeping us motivated on long layoffs like this with high intensity practices,” Richardson said.

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September 9, 2009 The Signal page 15 Women’s Tennis

Captains pave way for Lions’ dominant shutout

By Steve Hofstetter, Keith Alberstadt, Ryan Murphy and Chris Strait Kareem Abdul-Jabbar told a Korean newspaper he wants to coach in the NBA. Because if there’s one way to communicate to NBA owners, it’s through a Korean newspaper.

Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford is sidelined indefinitely with a sprained right shoulder. Too bad — that was the arm he was going to use to pick up the Heisman.

The coach of controversial runner Caster Semenya resigned over anger at her gender tests. Or his gender tests, depending who you ask.

San Diego Charger Shawne Merriman has been accused of assaulting girlfriend Tila Tequila. No one should ever hit a lady.

Or Tila Tequila.

And former Bulls GM Jerry Krause has vowed to never step foot in the Basketball Hall of Fame. At least not until they widen the doors.

Experience and youth lead to promising start

By Robert Morris Sports Assistant On Sept. 1 the College started off the season with a statement victory over the visiting Stevens Institute of Technology. The convincing 9-0 shutout over the Ducks perfectly exemplifies just how high the teams expectations are for the upcoming year. The College won all three of their doubles matches, and surrendered only one set in all their matches thanks to their stifling defensive play.

On the singles side, the Lions won all of their matches with overpowering

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Senior captain Tamra Wroblesky.

performances by each team member.

The top two singles performers for the contest were two captains, seniors Haar and Jackie Shtemberg. Shtemberg easily won her two sets with scores of 6-1 and 6-0. Haar also breezed through both sets with ease, as she sealed the victory with scores of 6-3 and 6-0.

For the doubles contests, Shtemberg once again performed exceptionally well with a score of 8-1 with her partner, sophomore Felice Trinh. Big things appear to be in store for freshmen Lauren Balsomo’s future as she won both her first singles and doubles matches as a Lion.

Following the season opener, the team traveled to the University of Delaware for a round robin tournament this past Labor Day Weekend.

The team continued their excellent start to the season with another win, and Shtemberg continued her dominance of the courts, netting another singles victory. Freshman Paige Aiello also won her match, and the duo of Haar and senior Tamra Wroblesky posted a victory in the doubles play.

Senior captain Haar understands the leadership role she must take.

“There is only so much you can tell, but there is so much you can show and we must lead by example,” Haar said. “Although it is early in the season there is so much excitement surrounding the team and its talent, it is just too much fun to lose.”

Even though the women are off to such a phenomenal start and have faced little opposition thus far in the season, Wroblesky knows the team must continue to remain focused.

“The team’s primary focus is the spring, and that is when the real competition begins.” said senior captain Wroblesky. “The NJAC (New Jersey Athletic Conference) matches are a good way of getting your practice in and getting all the jitters out of your system, and work on any weaknesses that your game might have for when the real competition begins.”

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Senior captain Stefanie Haar.

“This team is the most talented team we’ve had, there are six new freshmen all of whom have immense talent and potential. The main key is ensuring that the freshman gain match experience,” said Wroblesky.

If the women’s season opener is any foreshadowing of the rest of the year, the Lions should have a great season, and a 27th consecutive NJAC title appears to be well in their grasp.

The men’s tennis team opens their season on Sept. 11 when the Lions play host to Villanova University.

The men appear to be just as eagerto play, and look to begin their own season with a similar success as the women.

Lions blow past Frostburg in season opener Field Hockey

By Krystal Spencer Correspondent

The No. 5 ranked Lions made a strong opening statement in their 9-4 victory over undefeated Frostburg State University on Sunday. Junior midfielder Kellyn Riley began the scoring early, with the first two goals of her hat trick coming five minutes into the game. Within seconds of Riley’s second goal, freshman forward Emilie Taylor scored her first goal as a Lion to put the home side up 3-0.

“One of our goals as a team is to try to score within the first couple minutes of the game,” Riley said. “The connection and passes between my teammates was the way I was able to score so quickly. We didn’t fumble with the ball and we passed quickly, which led us down the field to two quick goals.”

The Bobcats attempted to make a statement of their own with goals in the sixth minute by junior forward Breanne Russell and the 20th by junior forward Lindsey Frost. But the Lions answered back with one last goal by sophomore Alexandria Okuniewicz to give the Lions a 4-2 advantage before the half.

Riley completed her unassisted hat trick early on in the second half with a penalty corner, breaking through the Frostburg defense once more. The Lions defense also proved to be a force to be reckoned with. Sophomore Goalie Shannon Syciarz saved four shots on goal throughout the course of the game.

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The Lions’ offense overwhelmed the visiting Bobcats.

Underclassmen continued to make their presence known in the second half. Freshman Caitlyn Jenkins capitalized on the Lions’ drive with two goals — one in the 48th minute and the other in the 56th. Junior Mary Waller and senior Jess Falcone also added to the tally with goals in the 51st and 55th minutes, respectively.

Although she scored no goals, senior Gabby Cafone came up big with three assists in just seven minutes. The Bobcats were only able to find the back of the net twice more in the 55th and 64th minutes thanks to junior forward Brooke Tapman and senior forward Sammy Stalter. The Lions finished the game with 27 shots to the Bobcats’ eight.

“My teammates were able to create a forward momentum up the field and with crisp passes we were able to get right into the circle and shoot,” Riley said. “It’s

like the saying, ‘you miss all the shots you don’t take,’ so we try to take as many quality shots at possible to score as many goals as we can.”

The most impressive statistic of the game was not the amount of shots or saves from the Lions. It was the fact that there were no offsides or disciplinary cards the entire game.

The Lions’ first five games are at home, with the first four against non-NJAC colleges. But that doesn’t lessen the pressure of competing.

“When we get on the field the only game that matters is the game we’re playing right then and there. It doesn’t matter who the team we’re playing as played before us or what their record is. All we think about is what we can do to win,” said Riley.

The Lions’ continue play this Thursday when the College hosts Manhattanville College at 7 p.m.

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Women’s Soccer

Joba rules the debates for the Bronx Bombers Unbeaten / Early lead

By Garrett Rasko-Martinis Sports Editor

It’s a debate that just doesn’t seem to end. Whether it’s Yankee fans arguing with Mike Francesa on WFAN New York or ESPN’s “Baseball Tonight” analysts expressing their viewpoints, everyone has an opinion on how the Yankees should handle Joba Chamberlain.

After Chamberlain thrived in his role as a relief pitcher, many Yankees fans felt he should be permanently kept in the bullpen and inherit the mantle of closer following Mariano Rivera’s eventual retirement. It was around this time that the term “Joba Rules” became part of the baseball vernacular. The rules outlined the restrictions on how manager Joe Torre could use Chamberlain, such as for every inning he pitched he needed one day of rest.

However, the opinions that matter the most are those of the Yankees organization.

General manager Brian Cashman continuously confirmed that Chamberlain would one day be a starter. Chamberlain gradually transitioned into this role last season, and has spent all of the 2009 season as a starter.

While fans continue to weigh in on where Chamberlain best serves the team, a new debate has presented itself this season as a result of his innings limit. In an effort to preserve Chamberlain’s young arm, the Yankees announced that they planned to keep his number of innings pitched under an undisclosed number.

Recently, as Chamberlain’s total innings has continued to mount, the Joba Rules have been updated for the remainder of the season. While the desire

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Chamberlain exits the game. to protect a young pitcher’s arm from injury and fatigue is understandable, especially with such a promising pitcher who will be instrumental to his team’s success in the future, the new Joba Rules have become almost comically absurd.

Initially, the Yankees mapped out a schedule where he would pitch with more days off between appearances than the normal five days of rest. Unfortunately for the Yankees, Chamberlain did not react well to the rest, and was shaky at best in his next few appearances. In response to his struggles, the Yankees have once again revamped the Joba Rules. Under the new rules, Chamberlain will make the rest of his starts for the season, but so far he has been limited to just three innings of work

in two starts.

The Yankees are in an undeniably difficult position, but pitching Chamberlain for three innings for the remainder of the season just seems ridiculous. The Yankees want Chamberlain to be sharp when they begin their inevitable postseason run in October, so they do not want to shut him down for a portion of the season. But it is indisputable that Chamberlain just isn’t comfortable with pitching on extra rest or for only three innings per start. He has struggled since the implementation of the new Joba Rules, raising the question of whether Camberlain can contribute in the postseason, at this rate anyway.

Although the Yankees have a sizeable lead in the American League East division and can afford to experiment with Chamberlain, the rules have been quite taxing on the Yankees’ bullpen. Having your starter only go three innings consistently puts added pressure on your bullpen to get more outs on a regular basis.

At this point, based on Chamberlain’s inability to perform under the new Joba Rules, perhaps the Yankees should consider shutting him down for a couple of starts, and letting him pitch full games in the weeks immediately leading to the postseason. This would return Chamberlain to a relatively normal routine at the end of the season and would still keep his innings total under the limit the Yankees have agreed upon.

But for the time being, the Yankees seem firm in their decision to uphold the Joba Rules, and keep their fingers crossed that he can produce come October. Let the debate continue …

Garrett Rasko-Martinis can be reached at rasko2@tcnj.edu

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It only took Clarke two saves to complete her second shutout of the year and 33rd of her career.

She is now third on the College’s all-time list.

Her first shutout of the year came when the Lions took their opener at home over the Violets of New York University 2-0.

Clarke only needed a pair of saves in this one as well to earn her first shutout.

“I’m just really grateful to have the team in front of me and a top-notch defense,” Clarke said. “It’s a team effort, and me only needing two saves shows how the ‘D’ is working.”

With the NYU game scoreless at halftime, the Lions needed some help on the offensive side of the ball. After netting a score 50 seconds into the second on a header, sophomore defender Annie McCarthy scored another to clinch the victory for her team.

The team’s next challenge will be in the Oneonta State Mayor’s Cup, as the Lions will play the hosting Red Dragons as well as Hartwick College. The first of those games will be on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

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Annie McCarthy chases the ball.

Men’s Soccer

Lions scorch the competition in N.C. tournament

By Garrett Rasko-Martinis Sports Editor

With a stout defensive core and some timely offense, the men’s soccer team has already earned themselves an undefeated start as well as a tournament title.

Defense was the key in the Lions’ season opener at home against Drew University last Tuesday. The Lions outshot the Rangers 12-8, but were unable to score the go-ahead goal and settled for a tie in double overtime. The Colleges’ stingy defense, led by senior defenders Adam Dorflinger and Matt Erny and junior defenders Mike Razzoli and Phillip Cunha helped secure the shutout for junior goalkeepers Chris Kulick and

Eric Goldwaser.

The College had their best chance to win the game with a little over three minutes remaining in regulation.

Senior forward Kevin Luber made a great pass to freshman midfielder Taylor Gregory around the 18-yard-line. Gregory did his best to put it in the net, but the Ranger goalkeeper Rich Boland made one of his four saves on the night. The score remained tied, and eventually ended in a stalemate.

The Lions headed to North Carolina Wesleyan College over the weekend for the twoday Wesleyan Fall Classic. In their first game of the Classic on Saturday, the Lions had a dramatic come-from-behind victory against the host Battling

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A Lions player slides for ball, just beating the opponent.

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Senior midfielder Anthony Staropoli battles a Drew University player for the ball.

Bishops. The No. 24 ranked Bishops had a 2-1 advantage at the end of the first half, but could not hold it until the end. Senior midfielder Brian Galicia tied the game on an unassisted goal from ten yards away. This set up senior midfielder Anthony Staropoli for a big game-winning goal on a free kick from Luber midway through the second half. The Lions defense held onto the lead, securing the College’s first victory on the season.

“We played some great team soccer,” Erny said. “We played great up top and (sophomore forward) Chris Pisano played really, really well.”

In the title game of the Classic, the Lions kept their momentum with a 3-1 victory.

Midway through the game the Lions were once again tied at 1-1, but their timely offense came through again with the game on the line. Sophomore forward Ray Nelan and Razzoli scored back-to-back goals within two minutes to secure the victory, and the tournament title.

Despite the Lions impressive victories, Erny still sees room for improvement.

“We’re going to practice hard and treat every practice like its a real game,” Erny said.

“We got a tough opponent in

Albright College, and another tough opponent in Arcadia. We will look to go hard and win those games before we start playing the NJAC (New Jersey Athletic Conference) teams.”

The Lions return to action this weekend in the Richard Stockton College Classic. The College will square off with Albright College on Friday and Arcadia University on Saturday. The team then comes home on Sept. 16 for a match with the Stevens Institute of Technology before they begin conference play.

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“The Ref”

Chris Rotolo Mike McLoughlin Drew Conn Correspondent Correspondent Correspondent

For Week Three, Staff Writer Duncan Slobodzian will be breaking in three AtD newcomers. Correspondents Chris Rotolo, Mike McLoughlin and Drew Conn will be making their predictions about the most competitive division in the NFL, who deserves the Most Valuable Player crown in the American and National Leagues and whether or not the blue and gold can recreate the magic of the 2007 season.

1. The good old NFL season is just around the corner. There’s been a flurry of offseason activity, among the coaching ranks and the rosters. What division looks to be the most competitive, in your opinion?

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MM: The most competitive division in the NFL will continue to be the NFC East. The Giants and Cowboys may be weaker this year since both teams’ quarterbacks lost a standout wide receiver. Couple that with the Redskins overhauling the defensive line with Brian Orakpo and Albert Haynesworth, and the Eagles bringing in playmakers like Jeremy Maclin and Michael Vick. I can envision all four teams competing very well with each other. While I would still rank the teams from first to last — Giants, Eagles, Cowboys, Redskins — the gap between the first and last team in the division is smaller than any other in the NFL. CR: The NFC North is the only division in the NFL with three legitimate Super Bowl contenders. The Vikings and Bears no longer have the same gaping offensive fissures as last season. Brett Favre is Minnesota’s starting quarterback, and pay no mind to the critics, the man is an upgrade to Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels. After 20 years, the Bears finally found a franchise quarterback in Jay Cutler. Green Bay has the most balanced offense in football with Ryan Grant in the backfield, Donald Driver and Greg Jennings on the wings and Aaron Rodgers, one of the best young field generals in the league, at the helm. In addition, all three of these franchises’ defenses frustrate opposing offenses well enough. Finally, Detroit will not be the joke of the league if Daunte Culpepper starts. You can have worse leaders than him, and his primary target, Calvin Johnson, reminds me of Culpepper’s former teammate Randy Moss.

Culpepper has had a lot of practice tossing up jump balls to big wide outs.

DC: Without a doubt, the two most competitive divisions are going to be the NFC East and the NFC North because they are the only divisions where you can make a very legitimate case for three out of the four teams to finish first in the division. Brett Favre and Jay Cutler will be huge additions for their respective teams, and Aaron Rodgers will be seen as an elite quarterback after this season, but I have to give the edge to the NFC East simply because the Detroit Lions are going to be absolutely terrible again. In the East I am not only intrigued by the additions of Michael Vick and Albert Haynesworth, but I am also curious to see how the Giants and Cowboys play without Plaxico Burress and Terrell Owens. Ultimately this division will be dictated by how well, or poorly, these two teams are able to adjust their passing games without these superstar wide receivers.

DS: I figured these would be the popular answers. Good arguments all around, but the 3 points go to Chris for his analysis of the major playmakers in the NFC north. Drew

racks up 2 points for bringing up the point about the big name receivers. It should figure to be a major storyline this year. One point for Mike since he made more or less the same contention, but didn’t go as hard as my man Drew.

2) There’s only about a month left of regular season baseball to play. Who do you see as the frontrunners for the American League and National League MVP? MM: The frontrunner for the NL MVP race right now is, of course, Albert Pujols. With a .333 batting average, .427 on-base percentage and .628 slugging percentage, he is not just having the best year in the National League, but in all of baseball. Couple this with his stellar defense at first base and you are looking at one of the best players of our generation.

The AL MVP race has garnered more discussion, although it is not particularly close.

While newspaper headlines would lead one to believe Mark Teixeira is the favorite for the MVP, he is not even the best candidate on his own team. Derek Jeter is having a renaissance year at shortstop, with improved defense and a ridiculous average. That aside, the AL MVP will be Joe Mauer. Even though he missed around 30 games, he still has 26 homeruns and 80 RBI’s on a Twins team that sometimes looks lost offensively. He is also leading the league with a .367 batting average. While these numbers might not look flashy, you must consider the position he plays. Mauer is putting up these numbers as a catcher, a position not known for its offensive ability. To lead the league in batting average and have respectable power numbers, while playing a position as demanding as catcher, makes Mauer a lock for MVP in the AL.

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CR: While Alex Rodriguez was rehabbing during the first month of the season, the Yankee lineup was in shambles and not producing. Since Rodriguez’s return, the third baseman has provided a feared presence in the middle of the order. Critics cannot even call A-Rod’s lack of clutch performances into question, as he seems to have overcome his situational hitting anxieties. If you need more convincing, the Yankees opened the season 13-15. Since A-Rod’s return, the Bombers have gone 72-33, earning themselves the best record in baseball. A-Rod gets my vote for the AL. The emergence of Pablo Sandoval has alleviated all types of pressure from his team, the San Francisco Giants. Their pitchers know they do not have to throw shutouts every night, and the hitters do not have to swing for McCovey Cove every atbat. Sandoval leads his team in every major offensive category with a .330 batting average, 21 home runs and 75 runs batted in. He is the Giants’ only real offensive threat. San

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Francisco trusts in Sandoval, and his offensive prowess has carried the Giants into the Wild Card race. He sounds like an MVP to me.

DC: I find it very difficult to argue against the NL MVP belonging to Albert Pujols because he has had another amazing year. There is a reason why this guy is called “The Machine.”

He is about as consistent a hitter as there is, and the most clutch batter in baseball. As far as I’m concerned, there’s no need to talk about a number two or three guy in the NL because they simply do not matter. However, the AL race is much more interesting. I would have to say that Mauer is the current front-runner, and will ultimately win the MVP, but you must give Teixeira some credit as a number two guy since he has brought stability to the middle of the Yankees lineup, which is something they have needed for years. But I think the dark horse that no one really talks about right now is Derek Jeter. The guy has been great for the Yankees and should at least be mentioned in the MVP discussion. He has a .330 batting average, leads the team in hits and steals, and is a close second in runs scored and on-base percentage. And do I need to mention that he is also the captain and undisputed leader of the best team in baseball?

DS: This was an alley-oop of a question — or at least half of one. Pujols is undisputedly the frontrunner in the NL, but I see the AL as slightly more wide open. I like Mike for the 3 here, the stats cited just don’t lie. Two for Drew since he identified Mauer as the favorite but spent more time talking about Jeter. Chris gets the 1. Interesting take on Sandoval, but his numbers pale in comparison to Pujols’ numbers.

son coach’s poll. After reading head coach Eric Hamilton’s comments from the NJAC pre-season media conference call, I am not so sure the team is much better than that. “We may not have the most or the best talent in the conference coming back,” Hamilton said.

“But we have a lot of players returning with a little bit of experience.” In addition, Hamilton said the team’s quarterback situation was not yet settled between seniors Chris James and Bill Picatagi in the preseason. A conference championship contender needs to have a clear-cut leader this close to the start of the season. As for the defense, Hamilton wants to get some bigger bodies on the defensive line and was not reassuring when he expounded on the matter. “I don’t know if we’re going to be able to do that,” he said. If your trench fighters are not the biggest and strongest, then you have to have a solid line backing core, which, based on Hamilton’s comments, he and his coaches seem unsure about. Taking all of that into consideration, I would say the future of this season is not looking too bright.

DC: Regarding Lions football, I have one word for you — experience. There are alot of upperclassmen on this team who have been out there before, and I expect them to execute on both sides of the ball. And I hear that we were predicted to finish sixth in the NJAC this year?

I smell déjà vu, as we were predicted sixth in 2007 and then went on to win the NJAC. I have a lot of faith in Chris James and the rest of the upperclassmen this year, and I’m going to predict that we at least tie our 2007 record of 9-3. I really believe that we can win the NJAC this year if we stay healthy and play smart, hard-nosed football.

DS: Hats off to Drew and Mike for their glass-more-than-half-full brand of optimism, but since I think Chris’ take is a little closer to reality, he gets the 3 points. The Lions should figure to be competitive in the perennially tough NJAC this year, but an undefeated season or repeat of ’07 seem far-fetched predictions for any program.

Two for Drew, 1 for Mike.

3) The College’s football team hit the new turf on Sept. 5 in their season opener. What’s your season prediction for the Lions?

MM: I will admit that my knowledge of the College’s football program is marginal at best, which is why I will predict an undefeated season for the Lions! Now that they are playing on a football field that is not covered with lead, the team will truly realize the potential they have always had.

CR: Currently, the Lions rank sixth in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) pre-sea-

Chris earns his first career win, 7 - 6 - 5

“I’m the greatest sports writer who ever lived.”

— Chris

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LIONS ROUNDUP Football Date 9/5/2009 9/18/2009 9/26/2009 10/2/2009 10/10/2009 10/17/2009 10/24/2009 10/31/2009 11/7/2009 11/14/2009

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Buffalo State College FDU - Florham Morrisville State College Kean Univeristy The College at Brockport William Paterson Montclair State U. SUNY Cortland West Conn. State. U. Rowan Universty

W 47-31 7 p.m.

Noon 7 p.m.

Noon 4 p.m.

2 p.m.

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Lion to Watch

Michael Yetka Football

Womenʼs Field Hockey Date 9/6/2009 9/10/2009 9/15/2009 9/19/2009 9/22/2009 9/25/2009 10/2/2009 10/6/209 10/10/2009 10/15/2009 10/17/2009 10/20/2009 10/22/2009 10/24/2009 10/27/2009 11/1/2009

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Lions junior running back Michael Yetka couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season than his rushing

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Frostburg State U. Manhattanville College Eastern University FDU - Florham Ursinus College William Paterson U. Montclair State U. Johns Hopkins U. Rowan University Ramapo College Salisbury University Richard Stockton College Cabrini College Messiah College Kean University SUNY Cortland

W 9-4 7:30 p.m.

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yards on 12 carries, and accounted for two touchdowns in the teams 47-31 victory over Buffalo State College.

-Robert Morris, Sports Assistant

This Week In Sports Field Hockey Sept. 10 vs. Manhattanville College 7:30 p.m.

Womenʼs Tennis Sept. 9 @ Kean University 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 11 vs. Villanova U. 10 a.m.

Menʼs Tennis Date 9/11/09 9/12/09 9/13/09 9/18/09 9/19/09 9/20/09 10/2/09 10/3/09 10/4/09

Opponent vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. @ @ @

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Lions Kick Off w/ Villanova U. Lions Kick Off w/ Villanova U. Lions Kick Off w/ Villanova U. Lions Tournament Lions Tournament Lions Tournament ITA Reg. Championships ITA Reg. Championships ITA Reg. Championships

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Menʼs Soccer Sept. 11 @ Albright College 6 p.m.

Sept. 12 @ Arcadia University 1 p.m.

Womenʼs Soccer Sept. 12 @ Oneonta State 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 13 @ Hartwick College 4 p.m.

Trivia Question Last Week’s Answer: 32 years.

On, Saturday night the University of Alabama defeated Virginia Tech in it’s season opening game by a score of 34-24. This victory marked the school’s 800th career victory. Including Alabama, how many Division I FBS programs have 800 victories in it’s school history?

performance in the team’s opener. Yetka rushed for 101

STAT OF THE WEEK

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The menʼs soccer team upset the No. 24 ranked team in the nation when they defeated North Carolina Wesleyan by a score of 3-2 in their season opening game this past Saturday. Scoring in the game were senior midfielder Brian Galicia of Brick Township, and senior midfielder Anthony Staropoli of Raritan Township.

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Staropoli scored on a free kick halfway through the second half, which proved to be the game winner en route to the Lionʼs first victory of the season. Lionʼs goalkeeper Chris Kulick had five saves in the contest and shut out North Carolina Wesleyan in the second half.