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The Student Voice of Montclair State University Since 1928 Volume XCIV, Issue 3

We Didn’t Start The Fire Ethan Fria News Editor

Montclair State University landed a top spot on the Fire Safety Honor Roll in the 2014 edition of the Princeton Review’s book The Best 378 Colleges.

MSU was one of only 23 colleges to receive a Fire Safety rating of 99—a perfect score.

Robert Ferrara, the director of Fire Safety on campus, attributed Montclair’s excellent fire safety to the upgraded alarm and sprinkler systems utilized in each building, especially those in the Hawk Crossings.

In an effort to increase mass notification, Ferrara wants to upgrade the alarm panels, equipping each one with voice capabilities for notifications. Ferrara says that the overall plan is to achieve mass notification for the campus over.

The first examples of this system will be found in Blanton Hall this winter once its fire safety utilities undergo a second upgrade.

The new buildings, Ferrara assured, will be equipped with the most upto-date systems, including voice communication alarms and multiple sprinklers.

Students feel reassured to say the least. Bethany Ridgewell, a freshman Math major who lives in Einstein Hall, said, “Though the alarms can be a little annoying, I’m happy that the school takes the precautions that it does. I also like the idea of a unified campus alertness that the communication units will bring.”

Other students were a little wary of the idea of mass communication. Jhieun Gu, a senior Music Education major who lives in the Hawk Crossings, said, “Mass communication could help, but it could also create a sense of panic— consider the wirebox incident early last year. Everything has to be considered.”

Another testament to Montclair’s excellent Fire Safety program is the twoyear-old academy that teaches its students how to react to fire emergencies.

The academy ran last year as a pilot program. This Safety continued on Page 6.

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MSU Never Forgets

Kelly Potts Assistant News Editor

Montclair State University celebrated its fifth year of participating in the National Day of Service this past weekend on Sept. 14. It took place in the Student Center Ballrooms beginning at 8 a.m.

As stated on the Community Service page on Montclair’s website, “The National Day of Service is an annual service event commemorating the heroes of 9/11.” This event honors the victims, survivors and responders who were a part of the attacks by having all members of the Red Hawk community come together in bettering not only the campus community, but nearby locations as well.

All members of the Montclair State community were welcomed to participate, from students and faculty to alumni.

Volunteers had the chance to participate in one of the many projects that were offered on this day that were either on or off campus, most of which were two hours long on a first come, first serve basis.

One of the service sites that was offered for

Volunteer students painting a recreation center in Little Falls.

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volunteers on this day included the Food Bank of New Jersey, in which volunteers helped sort and bag food. More options included forest regeneration at the

Hilltop Reservation as well as weeding, trimming and pruning the grounds of the Montclair Historical Society. Volunteers could also take part in a community

cleanup at the Bloomfield Street Sweep, the Little Falls Painting Projects that took place at schools in the district and the Little Falls Recreation Center, or cleanup Hillside Elementary School. The final option for volunteering on this day was card creations for nursing home residents, which was done on campus.

Lisa Radwanski, a junior who participated in painting old sheds at the Recreation Center in Little Falls, said that the day of service “allowed me to bond and make new friends with people in organizations on campus. Also, giving back to the community is always such a rewarding feeling.” Alexis Keresztes, a junior who participated in the same service, said, “It was great to help the community outside of campus and it was so nice and refreshing to see so many students wanting to help.”

Emily Peer, a sophomore who made cards for senior citizens and worked with special needs adults, said that her experience was eye-opening. “It was such a great thing that Montclair had the chance to reach out Service continued on Page 4.

Flasher by the Dashboard Light

The MSU Train Station Parking Lot where the incident took place.

Ethan Fria News Editor An arrest was made on Tuesday afternoon concerning the lewdness case that occurred on Sept.

13, according to an email sent out by Chief Paul Cell of University Police.

The suspect is a sophomore residing in Alice

Paul Hall in the Village.

The police received the report of an African American male exposing himself to a female victim inside the NJ Transit parking deck.

Students had mixed feelings towards the incident.

Danielle Lamort, a senior English major, said, “A little creepiness never killed anyone, but it’s good she

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wasn’t afraid to speak up.

After the alert, the station received several promising leads from sundry community members which expedited the investigation, according to Lieutenant Kieran Barrett.

This incident came a week after a student was “prank” mugged outside the Student Recreation Center,

prompting many to question the security on campus.

The suspect will be charged with lewdness, a crime that, while not physically damaging, is indeed severe and can negatively impact the victim.

“Exposing oneself is not appropriate in any public area Lewd continued on Page 4.

News, p. 3

Feature, p. 9

Opinion, p. 13

A&E, p. 17

Sports, p. 23

Rethinking Immigration

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NJ Homegrown: Makeout Vertigo

MSU #1 Team in Div. III

On Sept. 17, Montclair State University held a ceremony and panel for Constitution Day in the Conference Center on the seventh floor of University Hall.

When people like Mark Zuckerberg, David Karp and Jack Doresy created the various social networks, they envisioned a place where people can come closer together.

The MSU Field Hockey team enjoyed their first week as the #1 team in all of Division III Field Hockey.

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Pelican Police Report

On Sept. 11

On Sept. 12

On Sept. 14

A female student reported that her MSU ID card was stolen from the Recreational Center and used throughout campus. This case is under investigation. (building #57)

Students Liam Eisenberg, 19, of Fort Lee, N.J. and Stephen Russell Galbert, 20, from Washington D.C., were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in Freeman Hall. Both parties are scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court on Oct. 1, at 4:30 p.m. (building #15)

A vehicle on the sixth level of the New Jersey Transit Deck was burglarized. This matter is under investigation. (building #63)

On Sept. 11

On Sept. 13

A male student reported that his vehicle was keyed while parked on the fifth level of CarParc Diem.

This case is under investigation. (building #22)

A university employee reported that glass from a door was broken in Schmitt Hall. This case is under investigation. (building #35)

On Sept. 15 Students Juan Carmona, 18, of Elizabeth and Raquel Casso, 18, Tifffany Gallo, 18, Gabriel Chaisson, 18, Katelyn Morse, 18, Elizabeth Henry, 19, and Samar Branch, 18, all of Roselle Park, N.J. were charged with underage possession of alcohol. All parties are scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court on Sept.

15.

Anyone who has information regarding these incidents is urged to call the police station from any campus phone at T-I-P-S (8477). All calls are strictly confidential.

World

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Kelly Potts Assistant News Editor

Local • Five Cedar Grove High football coaches were suspended over allegations of verbal abuse. Two of the coaches were suspended for the remainder of the season and three others were suspended for varying amounts of time.

•Bloodstains found in the clothing and vehicle of a 31-year-old Montclair woman linked her to the fatal stabbing of her estranged husband.

•Governor Christie recently passed legislation that will remove limits on economic incentives that the state government can grant to corporations and developers, as well expanding the geographic areas where companies can qualify.

•The township of Little Falls is considering a $2.56 million bond ordinance to fund the purchase of storm-water management system improvements, public safety equipment, roadwork and updates to the Recreation Center.

Construction scheduled for next year.

• The expedited check-in lanes at Newark Liberty International Airport are set to expand. This lane offers faster service to those enrolled in the Customs and Border Service’s Trusted Traveller program for international travel.

All information compiled from CNN, NPR, Aljazeera and NJ.com.

National

International

•Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old military contractor from Texas, went on a shooting rampage inside Washington’s Navy Yard, killing 12 people including himself. Police are investigating into how Alexis was able to bring his weapon, a shotgun, into the navy base.

•Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff ’s visit to Washington that was scheduled for next month has been postponed in a mutual agreement from Brazil and the United States due to disputes over the U.S. government spying on her communications.

•The bodies of the children of Marilyn Edge were found in a hotel in Santa Ana, Calif. Edge was supposed to return her children to her ex-husband, but killed them instead. She was apprehended on Saturday night after ostensibly trying to commit suicide by crashing her car.

•Tanzanian police has arrested 15 suspects for the latest acid attacks in recent months.

•Geoffrey Portway, a 40-year-old Bostonian who planned on kidnapping children, raping them and eating them was sentenced on Tuesday. Portway is seeking a prison term of 18 years followed by a supervised release.

•A United Nations examination into human rights violations report showed horrific experiences in North Korea, including a mother forced to drown her child and a prison camp inmate forced to eat rodents to survive.

•An explosion destroyed a home in a Connecticut neighborhood. The fire from the explosion spread to three other homes, causing extensive damage.

No fatalities were reported.

• A Russian minister has stated that Russia will present the UN with new evidence to implicate Syrian rebels in deadly chemical attacks. No further comments into the nature of the evidence were given.

•The S&P 500 and Dow jumped to a record high after the Federal Reserve surprisingly announced that it will continue its bond purchasing program for another month.

•Several deaths were reported after a passenger train hit a bus at a railroad crossing on Wednesday in Ottawa.

•41 people were left dead after two major storms pummelled Mexico on Monday.

The flooding caused tens of thousands of people to evacuate.

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Panal of experts plus three Montclair professors discussing the issues of immigration in Room 1010 of University Hall.

Monika Bujas Opinion Editor On Sept. 17, Montclair State University held a ceremony and panel for Constitution Day in the Conference Center on the seventh floor of University Hall.

The law establishing this holiday was created in 2004 by the late Senator Robert Byrd to the Omnibus spending bill.

The act mandates that any school receiving federal funding of any kind were to provide education on the history of the Constitution. Years after being established in 2005, the Constitution Day 2013 initiative was co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost,

headed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs Willard Gingerich, and the American Democracy Project (ADP). Their multi-campus initiative focused on informing the next generation of voters on current issues and to be engaged citizens.

The topic of discussion this year was about immigration laws and what can be done to improve life for illegal immigrants and improving the process for citizenship.

The opening ceremony began at 10 a.m., where many of candidates were presented alongside the keynote speakers. There was even a video message from Barack Obama and U.S. Sena-

tor Robert Menendez. The highlight of the opening ceremony was when 40 immigrants were inducted as U.S. citizens. The closing speech was made by Gingerich.

Later, students and faculty reconvened in Room 1010 in University Hall at 1 p.m. for the Immigration Law Panel.

There were five panelists there to discuss their opinions on the reformation of immigration laws, improving the path to earning a citizenship and why improving both of these qualities will be beneficial to the United States.

The panel was moderated by Dr. Brigid Harrison, professor of Political Science and Law at MSU. The first

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person to present their perspective on immigration laws was Dr. Nancy Carnevale, a history professor.

Along with being a professor at MSU, she is also the author of New Language, A New World: Italian Immigrants in the United States, 1890-1945, which was published in 2009.

Nancy opened the panel by discussing the previous influx of Italian immigrants in the 20th century and the creation of the immigration laws. Dr. Ian Drake followed up by talking about the different waves of immigration, the creation of Constitution continued on Page 4.

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Band of Brothers: Montclair Unites

The participants of Pike Hike in front of the George Washington Bridge.

Photo courtesy of Dan Saulnier.

Over 300 participants trekked 17 miles from Fort Lee Historical Park to Ground Zero in Pi Kappa Alpha’s third annual “Pike Hike.”

In its first year, the charity event raised over $1,500. The donations more than tripled the proceeding year, raising $7,000. This year, the crowd of hikers reached 180, and over $14,000 were donated.

All the money raised goes to the Wounded Warriors Project, a charity organization that aids families of soldiers returning from recent conflicts.

The organization charges a $25 donation to reserve an

early-bird spot and a $30 donation for anyone attempting to join after August 15.

The frat will leave the donation link open for another month.

Pike alumni Louis Darillio and his father came up with the idea over three years ago when the frat made the idea a reality.

“We are really trying to show our appreciation to all those who marched up those stairs instead of backing down, saving people’s lives. The money, of course, will go to helping all those wounded overseas,” said Zach St. Vincent, president of the fraternity.

“Unless people have to leave for work or have another obligation the same

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to our community and bring in others,” said Peer. “The National Day of Service is a fantastic way for the MSU community to reach out to all of the communities around us.”

The National Day of Service at Montclair State University was presented by the Center for Student Involvement, Alumni Relations, Residential Education, Service-Learning and Community Engagement, University and Community Relations and MSU Parking Services.

Planning for the National Day of Service is done during the summer each year, and the event is always held on or around Sept. 11 to honor the heroes of the 9/11 attacks.

The National Day of Service is a fantastic way for the MSU community to reach out to all of the communities around us.

-Emily Peer

day, everyone stays through the whole hike,” Matt Barbieri, Vice President of Pi Kappa Alpha assured.

Other chapters of the fraternity congregated for the hike, including chapters from Columbia, West Virgina, Hofstra, Ramapo, Rowan and Drexel.

In a gesture of unification, other Greek organizations walked as well, including: Theta Psi, Alpha Iota Chi, Sigma Delta Tau, Sigma Delta Phi and Sigma Sigma Sigma.

Barbieri stressed the importance of unity, saying, “We were looking to bring the whole community together.

We think we should start even sooner since communication over the summer dies down.”

The frat hopes this event will help bring not only the campus together but the nation as well.

Pi Kappa Alpha has other charity events in the works, including a knockout contest to knockout bullying. Their spring event also generates money to go towards those affected by superstorm Sandy.

The frat hopes that next year the school will aid in getting more particpants. Efforts up to this point to get help from the school have been thwarted due to the fact that the event takes place off campus.

Julie Fleming, Assistant Director for Student Involvement, was elated with not only Pi Kappa Alpha’s good intentions in creating

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Students in attendance at the panel event in University Room 1010.

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uniform rules for naturalization and the same attitudes that have followed up by nativists throughout the years.

Esquires Robert Frank and Alan J. Pollack also brought up the issues with legality for illegal immigrants such as documentation, receiving citizenships, issues with homeland security and more.

Graduate law student Alireza Pourmanouchehri gave his opinion on the panel. “It was very interesting and comprehensive in terms of listening to different ideas and perspectives from the panel.”

“Many panelists have different ideas and experiences, and through discussion, you can find a conclusion about how to fix immigration laws,” Pourmanouchehri said.

At 2:30 p.m., there was a

Panelist Kamila Kolodynska, a Political Science and Jurisprudence major, shared her feelings about the panal event, “The discussion panel on immigration was a great way to spread awareness on the struggles of the first and second generation of immigrants and their families.”

Kolodynska herself shared her experiences and struggles she still has with obtaining a citizenship during the panel and really believes that more can be done for the system.

Constitution Day was ultimately an excellent effort to spread awareness of immigration issues.

student-led discussion on possible ways to fix immigration laws for the sake of immigrant students and students who are children of immigrants.

The student panelists were Debora Cubias, Melissa Zuniga, Kamila Kolodynska and Jonathan Maiorano. The moderator was Dr. Ian Drake.

Many of the student panelists had the same general consensus about how hard it is not only to be an immigrant, but also the pressures shared among first-generation American students.

Many of these students feel the need to try extra hard, being the first in their families to go to college.

They also understand the struggle among immigrants and feel that their lives here could be majorly improved.

a meaningful benefit but also for trying to unite the campus for a good cause.

“I love to see events that go beyond any one group or organization, and the support for the Pike Hike was stronger than ever this year.

I’m proud of the brothers for how hard they worked to pull together the community for this great cause and even more proud of the success of the event,” Fleming said.

Keep an eye out for more charity events sponsored by organizations on campus.

Check your email for Fleming’s “In the Loop” blasts, which will help you stay on top of campus events.

and is contrary to public law.

I cannot speak for this individual but can only hope that they understand the severity of the crime and how it affects its victims,” said Barrett.

Barrett assures that though these crimes are not an indication of a lack of security, which he said is vigilant and active.

“We must consider that these incidents occur in any type of community, large or small. The university is not an island unto itself. It is important to remember that, every day, there are more than 20,000 people here at MSU who make responsible decisions and, occasionally, someone will choose to violate the law. It does not mean that the community is inherently unsafe but that all community members must use common sense behaviors.”

Though the campus has not seen a case like this in its recent past, in both cases, it has been the effort of the students on campus that has aided in discovering the suspects.

“University Police continues proactive patrol methods on campus but we must also rely on the campus community to enhance this effort,” said Barrett. Cell also mentions the community in his email to the campus.

Barrett accentuates the need for witnesses to contact the police station in a timely manner. Students who witness a crime or any suspicious activity are encouraged to contact the University Police Department at extension x5222.

The phone boxes on campus underneath the blue lights connect directly to this line.

Students can also send confidential tips to the TIPS line at extension x8477.

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Students overjoyed with the tight fire safety on campus.

year, it opened its doors to members of our Greek organizations.

The academy gives a more true-to-life feeling than the training on campus. “[The academy] gives them much more of a hands-on experience, a firsthand account of a real fire reaction,” Ferrara said. “This is an organized fire academy. Students train in an environment that’s very similar to the environment a real fire fighter would train in.”

Ferrara said that of the 60 that attended the classes, 99 percent enjoyed it and would highly recommend it to other students.

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in fire safety discussions, and Ferrara makes this clear, saying, “Early detection is key to a safe environment.”

Though some have expressed concern in regards to there being no fire station on campus, Ferrara is confident that the Little Falls Volunteer Fire Department and the Clifton Fire Department are more than capable of answering the calls.

Be sure to check out the fire safety page on Montclair’s website for further information about the department, contacts and a link to the Princeton Review’s press release.

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What’s Trending Yasmin Abboushi Contributing Writer

Falling for Fall Fashion

Just like clockwork, we’re back to the fall semester here at MSU. Along with the long list of overpriced textbooks and supplies, most of which we’ll barely use, the subliminal thrill for fall trends is almost as important as getting ready for a heavy workload this autumn. Working in retail myself, I see firsthand the extent of excitement, nervousness and a whole slew of emotions that go into shopping prior to those few days before the semester starts. For you fashionistas out there, you cling to your laptops and phones to see the very first glimpse of New York Fashion Week.

Whether inspiration stems from street-style snapshots, retail ads or from your fellow peers, we all know it’s that brief time to show what you got on campus. Of course, the best part of fall-time fashions is the variety of apparel choices you can make due to the transition from sweltering August heat to that crispness that mid-September offers. Yes, that means you can wear your shorts, boots and sweaters and somehow feel comfortable. So I ask you, what are you falling for this fall?

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Beaira: Boots and booties Nelly: Chunky thrift store sweaters What do you consider a bad trend?

Beaira & Nelly: “Matchy,” or when people wear too much of the same color or print

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Dylan: Overalls, flannels and hats What do you consider a bad trend?

Dylan: Leggings as pants with a hoodie

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What’s your favorite fall trend?

Wilson: Big sweaters

What’s your favorite fall trend?

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What do you consider a bad trend?

What do you consider a bad trend?

Wilson: Guys that wear skin tight skinny jeans or pants

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Matt: Nylon basketball shorts

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Kimberly Asman Contributing Writer

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Vegetarians on Campus: Stay Strong!

Being a vegetarian can be hard. It gets even harder when you are a college student living on campus with very limited dining options. However, it is possible to do so in a healthy way. I became a vegetarian while at school last year, and I continue to explore different ways to stay a vegetarian without sabotaging a healthy diet. Whether you are a vegetarian for health reasons, for animal rights or are considering eating less meat for any reason, here are some tips to help you stay on track during the school year.

Find a Few Staples

On most occasions, each meal at the dining hall or any restaurant has a name card with an ingredients list, something you are probably used to reading if you are a vegetarian. However, if you can’t find where the ingredients are listed, don’t be afraid to ask. The workers are there to help give you the food you want and will know what is in their meals. If there is a meal at one station that you want to try but it has meat, just ask. You can simply request a plate with only the sides or parts of the meal you want so you don’t have to pick out what you don’t want.

At every dining facility you eat at, find something that is always available that is a good vegetarian meal. This way, if the daily changing meals do not suit your needs, you will know something to get. For me, this includes brown rice with beans and vegetables at Sam’s Place or a veggie sub at Sub Connection.

Try to always include whole grains, a healthy protein (beans, nuts, tofu) and lots of fruits and vegetables.

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Stock Your Fridge

Strength in Numbers

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You may not be lucky enough to have an apartment on campus with a full kitchen, but you likely have a mini fridge and microwave in your dorm. In some dorm buildings, such as the Heights, there is a full kitchen available for use by anyone in the building. Use these things to your advantage and always make sure to have food that can be used as backup meals or snacks ready to go in your dorm. Things I always keep on hand include Greek yogurt, a great source of protein, and microwaveable brown rice. Even if you do not have a car on campus, the convenience stores on campus carry a ton of options. Just be aware that these prices are generally higher than a regular grocery store, so try to make a trip off-campus every now and then to a local store to save money (there are shuttles available on Saturdays).

Don’t Be Afraid to Explore

Often times, it may seem like you are the only vegetarian on campus, especially if all of your close friends are devoted meat eaters. You are not alone! Plant Strong MSU is a group of students who advocate vegan and vegetarian eating, and they are a great resource. They have a group on Facebook that regularly posts helpful articles and information as well as local events going on, for vegan eating. “Like” their page to see everything going on and do not be afraid to ask the members any questions you have. Also, check out MSDO: Montclair State Dietetics Organization. To help celebrate World Vegetarian Day (Oct.1), they will be hosting a few vegetarianthemed events throughout the month.

Once you find a few meals you are content with, it is easy to get stuck in a pattern of eating the same thing day after day. You should try to avoid this for a couple reasons. First, a diet rich in variety means a diet rich in different nutrients. Limiting yourself to the same foods also means limiting yourself to the same nutrients. This may cause you to get bored with what you are eating, leading you to question whether or not it is worth it to stay a vegetarian. To prevent these things from happening, explore! Every time you go to the dining hall or a restaurant on campus, look at a different section. The meals in the dining hall change daily, and sometimes stations that generally have meals with meat feature vegetarian options.

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Building Identity Through Performance Samantha Shane

Contributing Writer

College is a time to explore your identity and become who you want to become. The question is, who do you want to become? Are you pretending to be someone else? Are you scared to be who you want to be?

Montclair is the campus where you can be who you want to be. A new workshop being offered this fall may be the right place for a student that wants to explore their identity. iStory is a new workshop that allows students to explore their identities through storytelling, spoken word, dance and other art forms.

This identity workshop series will be held in six classes. Ali Longo, a senior, is the creator behind this event. Several organizations have helped put this together, including the Center for Equity and Diversity, Counseling and Psychological Services and Speaking Through Silence.

Longo explained that her main idea for the project came from studying abroad in Amsterdam.

However, she had trouble gaining approval for the project. “I decided to use my creative abilities as a writer and dancer to make my own ‘coming out’ story come to life,” said Longo. “I wrote a six-minute spoken word poetry piece, choreographed movement to accompany the emotions and presented it as my final project, while tying in all of the theory I learned over the course of five months.

It was the most therapeutic thing I have done for myself in a very long time.” Longo is very motivated to give back to the Montclair community.

She explained, “It is important for me to share so much about my life because I truly believe my personal experiences can help others.” She also shared she wants everyone to be comfortable sharing their own experience. “If even one person shows up to the event, and can allow us

Writing, dancing, music and art are not only about the product. They are about the process. They are about the vision and revisions with which we make sense of our worlds.” He encourages everyone to come out and share their story.

The workshops are broken up into three sections: writing, creation and performance. During the first workshop, the participants will write a story they always wanted to tell and address a person they wanted to tell but never could. The second workshop will explore their writings more in depth and reflect. During the third and fourth workshops, lessons will

into their own world in order to break them out of their comfort zone, I will be truly pleased,” explained Longo. “This event is for everyone else, not for me.”

Chris Rodriguez has been working alongside Longo with the creation of iStory. Rodriguez was not too fond of the idea at first and thought it would be just another writing workshop. “By sharing what we’ve gone through, good and bad, we create a community of trust, where people feel safe to speak openly about who they are,” said Rodriguez. He wants students to take away three understandings from this workshop.

Rodriguez explained, “One: It is your responsibility to share the stories that mean the most to you.

Chances are will mean just as much to someone else. Two: Your identity is made of thousands of parts given to you by thousands of people passed down over thousands of years. You are the one who gets to choose how to show them. Three:

be given to the students on how to transform their writing into actions. The last three workshops will be performance days. One is a private performance and the others are campus wide events. These campus wide events are being held on Nov. 6 and 7, from 6-9 p.m. and Nov. 20, from 6-10 p.m. All workshops and performances are being held in the Commuter Lounge in the Student Center Annex. iStory is looking for passionate artistic students from various departments.

Longo urges you to come out to these workshops and help guide the students by mentoring and advising them. If any students want to help, contact Chris Rodriguez or Ali Longo at their montclair emails: Rodriguezc16 or Longoa2 to participate.

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Rid The Stigma: It Could Save a Life Rebecca Bisdale Contributing Writer If you’re a diabetic, you receive treatment for it through medicine and a change of lifestyle. A person with heart problems takes medicine regularly and is often monitored by doctors.

Your brain can have a disease or illness just as easily as any other part of your body. So why do mental illnesses often come with a negative connotation?

Depression affects about 15 percent of the population at some time in a person’s life. It is also the most treatable illness and more than 80 percent of people are helped and relieved from symptoms with treatment.

The most crucial step to treating depression, along with many other mental illnesses, is to recognize it and take action.

About 90 percent of all people who die by suicide are suffering from a mental illness or a diagnosable psychiatric disorder when they take their own life.

This means that with early recognition, treatment and support, thousands of lives can be saved each year.

At our university, we have many outlets that encourage and help suffering students. Counseling and Psychological Services

(CAPS) provide free, voluntary and confidential counseling to students on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

CAPS also offers “Let’s Talk,� a more informal form of counseling based on a walk-in system, catering to students that would like a consultation from time to time.

Emma Kron-Deacon, a senior at Montclair State University, is very dedicated to the cause of raising awareness and ridding the stigma.

You may have seen her giving out ribbons on Sept. 10 for Suicide Awareness Day. “I lost my father to suicide when I was 14, and ever since then I’ve been trying to find a way to honor his life,� said Kron-Deacon. She’s been doing just that by becoming an active follower of the cause and participating in multiple prevention events and campaigns as well as putting on some of her own.

On Nov. 29, she will be in her home state of Michigan to partake in the Out of the Darkness Walk, created by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This walk not only raises awareness, but all of the proceeds go to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.

If you would like to get involved, there are many

more community walks taking place in New Jersey, New York and across the country.

For more information on the walk, registration, donations and more, visit afsp.donordrive.com.

Kron-Deacon also notes that social media is becoming a huge platform for raising awareness. She reads blogs, watches videos, reads statis-

tics and follows organizations such as To Write Love on Her Arms and the Trevor Project.

Supporters of the cause also participate in National Suicide Prevention Week and World Suicide Prevention Day through lighting candles in remembrance, wearing orange or handing out ribbons and raising awareness the way Kron-Deacon has done.

It is important to know that depression, self-injury, addiction and other feelings of suffering are nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about. With the help of many foundations, organizations and individual supporters, no one is alone and anyone can find relief through recovery.

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Staying fit when you’re too busy to go to the gym

As fall is approaching with classes officially in full swing, many of us are finding it harder to fit in exercise to our daily routine. We have work, classes, homework and on top of that we have to find time to exercise. No need to keep on stressing! Exercising can easily be incorporated into your daily routine and will definitely help you feel better. Here are a couple of tips of how to fit exercising into your busy schedule.

4. Take the stairs

1. Waking up early

Instead of waiting in a long line for the elevator, take the stairs, and add a little more effort when taking the stairs. Increase your speed and number of steps you take. Try to take two steps at a time to target your legs and even your glutes.

Walking up the stairs helps you burn more calories and lose weight.

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To many it might seem like a dread, but exercising bright and early can help start your day on a good note. It can give you plenty of energy for the rest of the day and make you feel more awake in the mornings. Another plus is that you can cross off exercising from your to-do list and have more time to get other things accomplished.

5. Plan it out!

Write it down into your schedule so you no longer have to find time to exercise, since it’s already incorporated into your daily routine. You will no longer feel that exercise is a burden but a part of your life. As time goes by, you will notice that if you miss one of your exercise routines, you will feel like there is something missing from your day. When exercise is planned, you will most likely follow your schedule.

2. Walking around campus Since the weather is not too cold out and the days are nice, why not walk to campus instead of taking the bus? For commuters, you can park your car further away or park on the fourth floor instead of the first. It will give you a quick, easy calorie burner; and you can enjoy a nice walk before sitting all day in a classroom.

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3. Get active during a break Instead of sitting around on campus, go to the gym and fit in a workout session in between classes. Not in the mood to use the gym machines? Take one of the many Group X classes the Rec Center has to offer, including Zumba, Body Pump, Cycling, yoga or a class of Insanity. Taking a class can vary your exercise routine and make each workout different.

6. Make a date out of it Do you spend most of your time with friends or family? Instead of watching TV, try going out on a hike, play tag football or even go on a run with your friends. You can even incorporate a romantic outing with your significant other by renting a rowboat in Central Park or starting a new exercise routine to get fit and healthy. There are plenty of fun options to fit in exercise with your social life.

The Truth About Juice Cleansing Camila Malvar de Souza

In recent years, juice cleansing has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry, promising to remove the toxins in the body. Juice cleansing companies promote the ideas that their products boost your immune system, make you feel more energized, give you glowing skin and help you lose weight.

With celebrities such as Blake Lively, Gwyneth Paltrow and even Beyoncé jumping on the bandwagon, Hollywood has essentially stamped the fad as the trendy, quick and easy way to become healthier and skinnier. The concept is quite simple: you drink juices consisting of fruits and vegetables for three to seven days, and “voilà”your body has gotten rid of all of its toxins, you’ve lost a few pounds and you are finally healthy.

Says who?

The harsh reality of juice cleansing is there really is no reality to it.

According to NBC News, experts say there is no scientific evidence suggesting that juice cleansing products remove tox-

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ins in the body. Our liver, kidneys and colon are made to flush out wastes and toxins. In fact, juice cleansing does not give your body the proper nutrition it needs function properly.

During a juice cleanse, your body is not receiving protein, fiber or healthy fats that it needs, which is why the majority of people feel tired, have headaches and, of course, feel hungry.

The key reason why you lose weight during a juice cleanse is because of its low calorie intake, as juices are less filling than whole fruits and vegetables.

In reality, because you are only consuming fruits and vegetables during a juice cleanse, your diet is unbalanced. It’s great that you’re getting a strong dose of fruits and vegetables, but what about everything else your

body needs?

When one begins a juice cleanse, it is most likely because they are unhappy with how they are eating and feeling, and therefore, desire some sort of rejuvenation.

Cleansing will not provide that effect on everyone, so it’s important to look at the bigger picture and make the conscious effort to change your diet. Reduce your intake of processed foods and sugary

drinks, incorporate lean protein, drink tons of water and eat plenty of whole fruits and vegetables. It’s also important to eat every meal of the day. Remember: being healthy is a lifestyle, not a three to seven-day phase.

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Aries March 21 - April 19

Libra September 23 - October 22

You will learn that it’s okay to be a little unconventional.

Even those big-time CEOs and professionals are often challenged to think outside the box. Why? Although innovation should come naturally to us all, society just requires us to contain it and be practical.

Right now your decisions regarding your future seem too difficult to be worthwhile. Wait it out and you’ll be able to get back on your feet in no time. If you stop climbing the stairs halfway, you will never reach the top where the view is far more beautiful.

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Those who loudly proclaim themselves to be right are generally wrong. Rather than pretending that no mistake has been made or blaming someone else for it, remain humble and acknowledge your flaws and shortcomings.

There is a kid in all of us. Maybe this is why you still haven’t gotten tired of acting out the same old dramas over and over again. Deep down inside, what you truly seek is security and stability. Perhaps your routine and overall demeanor is countering this thing you yearn for.

Our priorities seem to be based on our preferences, yet not all of our preferences can make a big impact on our lives. It is amazing how we may go through great lengths just to protect ourselves from things that we believe are true threats but really aren’t. It’s time to be rational and rearrange your priorities according to their significance.

Others may sidetrack you from your plans. Although you truly enjoy the attention, you know that you must get back to your work. Be honest with those who are distracting you. Short-term fun can result in long-term failure.

Making mistakes are only part of being human and lately many who are close to you have been pointing their fingers at something you had recently done. Don’t let it get to you and remember the only person who never makes mistakes is a person who does absolutely nothing.

There is a time to be fun and to be realistic. Right now, you must do the latter for you are confronted with new challenges ahead. Avoiding these situations has not helped in the past and it won’t in the future as well. There are solutions to every kind of problem and you must find them before your troubles undermine your happiness.

Whether it was person, an event or an action, something from your past will come back to haunt you. To prevent anything like this in your future, you must think about the long-term effects of your decisions in the present. It’s time to trade impulsiveness for wariness.

You seem to have it all, yet feel as though you are not getting what you truly deserve. Take in mind that there will always be many who have more than you and many who have less than you. Don’t feel that you are entitled to receive things from other people. Getting whatever you want rests on your decisions, not the ones of others.

Although they won’t admit it, someone you know may need your guidance right now. Don’t shrug it off as nothing, for you may never forgive yourself if something were to happen to this person.

We all ask for favors once in awhile. Most friends and family are more than happy to lend you a hand when you need it. However, there is a fine line between asking for favors and laziness, and it is not very hard to distinguish one from the other. Limit your favors before you make it a solution to the things you don’t want to do.

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Slander In 140 Characters Or Less Question of the Week What do you think of venting on social media websites?

Michael Poole Broadcasting Senior "I think venting on social media is kind of dumb.

I mean, there's a lot of ways that you can vent and let out your frustration either in your own personal time or to friends you have. But on social media, it's out there for everyone to see. Employers can see it, parents sometimes can see it, sometimes people from your school or organization can see it, and it's only hurting you instead of helping you. I feel like people should vent in private and not to the entire world."

Michael Vazquez Biology Sophomore

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hen people like Mark Zuckerberg, David Karp and Jack “I think venting Dorsey created the varion social media ous social networks such is perfectly fine as long as you back it as Tumblr, Facebook and up with some facts. Just coming up Twitter, they envisioned with any blanketed statement without a place where people can backing up your point is kind of ridicu- come closer together. lous.”

Think back to the history of these social media outRyan Telson lets. Facebook was origiPsychology nally made to connect Freshman college students together.

“I think that Karp’s vision for Tumblr venting should was to let people have fun have its own and express themselves, place in your just to create a micro-blog support structure and that if you need about hobbies and intersocial media as your support stucture, ests. Ironically, Dorsey’s then the choice is individual. But, at idea for Twitter was to the same point, when you put a thought create a way of text mesto written or text format, it becomes saging his friends without the property of everyone. They’re go- having to pay for a phone ing to do with it what they please, so service. Most of these you’ve got to be careful with what you websites began innocently enough but have begun to put on the Internet.” turn ugly on social media.

Kelly Orosz Social media is defined Sociology as the use of websites Senior and applications in order to socially network with “I think that others. The users of these people should websites are being given be allowed to the opportunity to comexpress their municate with one anothviews, whatever they may be. But, I also think that there should be some kind of movement that tries to promote tolerance.”

Susette Malloy Graphic Design Freshman “I think it’s actually the worst thing you can do because once you put your business on whatever social media you use, then everyone will know about your business. I get what people try to do with venting on social media.

It honestly just backlashes on you, because you can be held accountable.”

Jazmine Yanez Biology Sophomore "I do believe it's a source to vent, especially if you don't have someone to go to. You always have that whole Internet world to rely upon, whether they respond to it or not. But, I also think that you need to be discreet about what you put, because it can offend anyone. It has to be done with discretion.”

er and to build communities in order to share common interests.

Throughout the course of the last decade or so, people have begun to start arguments and to thrust ideals onto other users of these social media sites, some of which are inappropriate such as controversial humor pages on Facebook, to the reblog wars on Tumblr and, of course, the most infamous website for slander, Twitter.

Sure, Facebook and Tumblr have a little more moderation over the inappropriate content with the removal of comments, the blocking or the unfollowing of certain blogs. Twitter, on the other hand, doesn’t have these luxuries.

What is our personal issue with Twitter? Frankly, it’s the fact that racial slurs have become a scandal on this site in particular. Just last week, people began to run their mouths or, better yet, their tweets against the newly crowned Miss America, Nina Davuluri. Last Sunday, the Indian American and former Miss New York’s victory riled up Twitter users, posting tweets such as “Miss Amer-

ica, more like Miss 7-11” or “The only reason she won was because her people will lower gas prices.” Among those insults, Twitter users called her a terrorist and other racial slurs, deliberately adding the #MissAmerica hash tag so that millions could see their distaste for the newly crowned Miss America.

Of course, what are we to expect? Twitter is only following the vicious patterns it has perpetuated. From attacking presidential candidates to celebrities and activists, the Internet always tends to go overboard with bombarding others with their opinions.

Whether people want to prove you wrong, force their opinions upon you or insult you, the Internet will be there to initiate it. Yes, it’s what makes the Internet so classy.

People behind that computer screen lose their fear and civility. Something that was once meant to bring people together is creating sides and creating an environment where people are choosing sides and arguing.

What people have tweeted about Nina Davuluri is irrational, immature and shameful. For people to not even feel

an ounce of shame for what they have tweeted is disturbing. People don’t have to agree with whom the judges have chosen, but throwing around racial insults doesn’t reflect well upon you. Many have claimed that they want someone more “American.” If we can recall correctly, America was the world’s melting pot.

Who could be more American than someone who holds patriotism in their hearts?

Nina Davuluri deserves that crown just as much as any of the other competing girls, and the fact that she chooses to rise above the insults is what makes her an honorable winner.

People can talk, tweet or post anything they want, but the best way to not be caught in the hellfires of the Internet is to rise above them. The Internet will probably never stop being at war over opinions, but that doesn’t mean you need to part-take in dropping “F” bombs.

As much as the Internet can be frustrating with ignorant comments and virtual fights, we can still manage to find some enjoyment on social media.

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Opinion Race To The Top Not Keeping Up

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Issues with Obama’s efforts to catch up US education system

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ace to the Top, the $4.35 billion United States Department of kenneth macri columnist Education contest, hasn’t exactly delivered the results the Obama administration was hoping for.

Introduced back in 2009 by President Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, the Race to the Top contest was constructed in order to inspire modernization and reformation within public schools K-12 throughout the country.

Under the initiative, states are awarded points for improving under performing schools, advocating the Common Core standards and fulfilling imperative educational policies, such as the Annual Professional Performance Review.

Unfortunately, Obama’s signature program, designed to stimulate educational achievement, has been mainly a failure.

The central hindrance crippling the Race to the Top program is not embedded in its intention, but rather its execution.

The optimism and expectation for the program has been repressed as a result of the program failing to incite state governments to focus on the real reason behind their students’ academic underachievement: the deficiency of money and opportunity. A scarcity of household income and financial stability transmits to a shortage of interest.

The lack of motivation amongst students in low economical areas is attributable to the lack of encouragement and opportunity these students have in the first place.

A recent report titled “Mismatches in Race to the Top Limit Educational Improvement” attempts to decipher why the Race to the Top initiative isn’t striving like it should be.

The report is authored by Elaine Weiss, the national coordinator of the Broader, Bolder Approach to Education, who is a major advocate of educational reform.

“While some states have de-

veloped smart strategies to recruit talented professionals to teach subjects and/or teach in schools that are underserved,” says Weiss, “the vast majority of alternative certification money and effort has gone to bringing young, largely uncredentialed novices to teach in disadvantaged schools.”

The lack of desire to teach in lower income schools and urban areas is what leads to districts hiring young educators.

These educators are typically ill-prepared and too inexperienced to tackle the challenges associated with reforming underachieving classrooms. Weiss’s reports also reported of “tight timelines and lack of resources compound RTTT’s failure to address povertyrelated impediments to learning.”

Of course, the Department of Education attempted to veil the magnitude of Weiss’s report. “No one ever doubted that change this big would be hard, and while we have worked with states to make necessary adjustments, the big picture is that the states’ efforts are largely in keeping with the scope and timeline of

their plans,” stated an Education Department spokesman.

Within the Race to the Top program, particular attention is paid to the incorporation of new teacher development systems.

Sure, this sounds reasonable, but the results are based on a student’s standardized test scores. This is doing nothing but putting more weight on the individual educator and the school district’s shoulders, as teachers are teaching to test rather than teaching to learn.

Nearly every state delayed the implementation of its mandated teacher evaluation systems due to the lacking of sufficient time to develop new curriculum and train novice teachers.

Race to the Top was designed to help low-income and minority students throughout the country. It was designed to help the struggling schools get their heads above water enough to formulate an effective means of education for the students.

Unfortunately, the only thing Obama’s program has accomplished is putting more unwarranted significance on what is already the Achilles’

heel of our educational system: the standardized test. Race to the Top does not stimulate reform or educational advancement; it stimulates fear and resentment. The fear a teacher harbors for job security is if he or she cannot produce sufficient test scores along with the resentment the students harbor against their teacher for flooding them with pre-ordained knowledge to manage those test scores.

States are not receiving nearly enough money to make a difference in the children’s lives and the funding of equity has not been adequately addressed.

Race to the Top is doing nothing but pushing students closer to the bottom. Instead of making excuses, the Obama administration and the Department of Education should go back to the drawing board before it’s too late.

Kenneth Macri, an English major, is in his third year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

Female Diversity Is The New Black Netflix series presents new perspective in female-centered media

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e live in an era where s h o w s like Sex and the City and G i r l s arianny pilarte columnist h a v e come to define femininity in the 21st century. They’re mostly about privileged white girlfriends living the dream in New York City and having lots and lots of sex, but hoping for true love.

Shows like these are praised up and down for their realistic portrayal of female friendships and relationships. While that may be valid, I can’t help but think that they’re so painfully…vanilla. They aim to

represent things that “all girls go through,” but fail to include experiences of women who are not necessarily white or privileged or heterosexual.

However, Orange is the New Black, the new Netflix original series, is the whole sundae.

The show, based on the memoir by Piper Kerman, is the polar opposite of the typical ladycentric series.

It rips its “WASPy” white lady lead from her upper middle class life in New York City and dumps her into a minimum security prison where she’s surrounded by people she would never otherwise have associated with in the outside world. The fellow prison inmates are made up of women of different ages, ethnicities, sizes and backgrounds.

The creator of the show,

Jenji Kohan, who also created the Showtime series Weeds, says of the lead, “[I]n a lot of ways Piper [surnamed Chapman for the series] was my Trojan horse. You’re not going to go into a network and sell a show on really fascinating tales of black women and Latino women and old women and criminals. But if you take this white girl, this sort of fish out of water, and you follow her in, you can then expand your world and tell all those other stories.”

While the show does revolve around Piper’s story, the other ladies in the prison are by far much more interesting.

There is Miss Claudette, the tougher-than-nails immigrant who was forced to be a cleaning lady as a child. The kitchen chef known as Red, who

found herself in trouble with some Russian mobsters, is the mother figure for many girls in the prison. Dayanara Diaz finds herself doing prison time with her mother and falling in love with a corrections officer.

Sophia is a transgender black woman who paid for her transition with stolen credit cards.

Through these different backgrounds, we see a genuine and real portrayal of female relationships. There are lesbian relationships both inside and outside of the prison, real bonds that are forged, as well as some unstoppable enemies.

The best thing about all of them is that none of their characters develop around a man. That is not to say that heterosexual couples are not a part of the show, but it is, for once, not the “be all and end

all” of this particular female centric show.

While this show is not perfect (it tends to focus on the straight/gay binary and erases bisexuality as a valid sexual orientation), it is incredibly refreshing and exciting to see a show that is willing to portray a rich cast of women who are complex and different.

We are always often made to sympathize with white criminal men (i.e. Breaking Bad, Dexter, The Sopranos), and here we see the normative television narrative subverted in so many different ways.

If you want to see girl power at its finest, skip the vanilla and go for the sundae.

Arianny Pilarte, an English major, is in her third year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

A “Bohn” To Pick With Freshmen Housing Living in Bohn Hall proves less than ideal for first-time residents

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ohn H a l l , which is the tallest building on campus, has terica wharton columnist recently opened its doors to receive a portion of the massive amount of new students. As a resident, I have realized that many of my firstyear counterparts assigned to Bohn have heard that the building has been renovated.

However, upon moving onto campus, it is hard for many residents to find any evidence in the building that things have been fixed. As the year settles, it seems as though the stress being placed on Bohn

may be too much for the building to handle.

Being a 16 floor building, it is surprising that Bohn Hall only has two elevators. Having to accommodate for a large amount of people, these elevators are slow, often stopping multiple times before reaching its final destination. On top of that, the elevators have functional issues, including sudden stops that would make a person’s stomach drop.

Other problems include the doors constantly getting stuck and buttons that do not light up. One elevator, at one point, was pitch black. Some residents would rather walk up or down the many flights of stairs rather than risk taking the elevators that seem ready to break down at any time.

Even if you can get used to the elevators, you may find

other problems not as easy to ignore. The community bathrooms, for example, have another set of issues. In some, including the one on my floor, have toilet stalls with broken locks. This is an uncomfortable situation because people cannot tell if a stall is currently being used.

To add, the temperature of the water in the shower is always fluctuating. On some days, I have encountered an ice cold shower; on other days, I was shocked to find the water became unbearably hot. Although there have been some efforts to fix this issue, there are still bathrooms on some floors that still have water that will not stay consistently warm.

Perhaps the worst problems are those with the actual rooms in Bohn. The locks on a lot of

rooms constantly get stuck.

It may take a while to lock or unlock them. One morning, as I was trying to exit my room, I almost panicked. I could not get the door unlocked and thought I would be stuck in my room.

The doors can be a problem, as they often slam shut on their own, possibly waking or startling other residents.

Even the windows in the rooms need to be fixed. The screens may be falling off or the windows may be hard to open and close. This is especially a problem on hot days because Bohn is one of two non-air conditioned residence hall on campus. The fact that many windows don’t open much adds to the building characteristic to hold heat in.

No matter how many problems Bohn Hall has, it would

be unfair to ignore the benefits of living in a traditional residence hall. I feel that because residents of Bohn share more common spaces, it is easier for us to meet new people on all floors. I can honestly say that I’ve met really nice and interesting people, as Bohn brings together new students all going through similar adjustments for college. We all have the opportunity to grow together throughout this academic year and beyond. Some parts of the building even have a nice view of New York City.

However you look at it, Bohn has good and bad qualities. Whether the good outweighs the bad is up to each individual resident.

Terica Wharton, an Athletic Training major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

Opinion Fantastic Potter Fans Anticipate Next Movie Warner Bros. plans for the new Potter film not in the spirit of Hogwarts?

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o t t e r heads,” or fans of the Harry Potter franchise, are catherine baxter managing Editor rejoicing around the world and raising their wands in triumph: J.K. Rowling is bringing her beloved magical world back to the big screen for a new series of movies based off of her spinoff books.

The most well-known books, aside from the main series, are Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages and Tales of Beedle the Bard. However, it was confirmed that at least the first movie in this new series will be based on Fantastic Beasts and the author of the book, Newt Scamander.

Many fans, including my-

self, are practically drooling over the thought of this wonderful world coming back to life before their eyes. The book, which is based on previous beasts such as Fluffy, Hagrid’s beloved three-headed dog, Potter fanatics can only imagine seeing a Bowtruckle brought to life or learn the history of the hippogriff. What’s even deeper is that we get to learn about the man behind the curtain: good, old Newt Scamander.

Another exciting thing is this storyline won’t take place in London or Hogwarts. Instead, the magic is hitting a bit closer to home – New York City, to be exact. The story will also stray from the 1990s timeline readers are used to.

We will be able to follow Newt through the 1920s, hopefully while he is encountering and documenting these beasts and where he found them.

However, some people are worried about these mov-

ies. My biggest concern was if this was just another ploy to suck money from fans who would likely sell their house if it meant getting to know Jo just a bit more. Are these movies really for the story and the fans or is it for the money?

Even if it’s not J.K. Rowling herself trying to gain revenue, who is to say Warner Bros. isn’t hosting this for the money? According to The Independent, Warner Bros. originally came to Rowling asking her permission to do the movie. Additionally, the company has plans to launch a Fantastic Beasts video game and a host of consumer products, in addition to the movie.

To me, this approach dangerously reminds me of what happened with The Walking Dead franchise. This story traveled from graphic novels to the TV screen, complete with a variety of action figures, clothes and other various commercial items that consumers gobbled

up. However, when the writers of the show and graphic novel agreed to make a video game based on two characters from the show — contrasting the extremely popular and wellwritten story in TellTale’s The Walking Dead video game– Activision’s game flopped horribly, as fans clearly saw they made this video game halfheartedly and quickly, getting it on the market as soon as they could simply for the money.

However, Jo was too protective of her world to let Warner Bros. simply run with it. She was the one who decided to base the storyline on Fantastic Beasts and said she would write the screenplay to make sure the world stays the way it was in her mind. As a writer, Rowling fighting to keep control over her creations makes me respect her so much more.

No one can even make the argument that Jo herself is doing this new series for the money.

Last year, Rowling dropped out of the Forbes World’s Billionaires list, which the magazine put down to her charitable giving and the British tax rates.

With the amount of love that J.K. Rowling shows to her creation, it is no doubt that Jo isn’t in this for the money.

None of this has even been about the money for her. She’s even said how “the idea of just wandering off to a cafe with a notebook and writing and seeing where that takes [her] for a while is just bliss.” The love that Jo has for her characters is shown in both print and film. Her magical world is sure to take the audience’s breath away in this new film series, inspiring Potterheads both old and new.

Catherine Baxter, a Communication/ Electronic Journalism major, is in her first year as Managing Editor for The Montclarion.

The One Reason To Let Women Choose Website’s misguided misogyny fights against women in college

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u s u ally don’t hop onto the blazing feminist train bekristen bryfogle not cause I am asst. opinion editor hesitant in my beliefs that women are equal to men and should be treated as such, but because of the connotation which the word “feminist” carries. It’s easy to call oneself a feminist in the company of friends who hold similar views, but in a classroom, a workplace or any public setting, it can be a little intimidating. All too often, feminism is equated with misandry and extremist behavior when these are really all vast misrepresentations of feminism as a movement.

However, I cannot help but be an outspoken feminist when faced with a work overflowing with misogyny and regression as I found this week in an blog post entitled “6 Reasons (+2)

to NOT Send Your Daughter to College.” The post can be found on the website Fix the Family, which offers help for readers of the Catholic faith who are looking to alleviate strife in marriage and family life.

To summarize the eight reasons you should not send your daughter to college, according to blogger Raylan Alleman, I should begin with the prevalent claim throughout this posting that the woman’s correct role in the eyes of God is to be a wife and mother. Educating women, in Alleman’s eyes, is not necessarily sinful in nature but wholly unnecessary as the skills necessary to be a successful wife and mother are perfectly achievable in the home.

The blog delves even further down into society’s deep misogynist record by attacking women who choose an education over starting a family, claiming that a woman who follows a career not only deprives her family of a mother, but deprives her husband of

his role as sole provider.

A favorite quote reads, “Getting a college degree often makes a young lady feel an ‘obligation’ to use it, to make money…Not having a degree frees her to enter into a marriage with proper roles in which her husband will provide for her and their children.” I am baffled that even in 2013, when feminists are fighting for equal pay for equal work, better sexual education in public school and sexual assault legislation reform, this outdated stereotype is still clinging to life.

Alleman often mentions that the feminist agenda has swayed women to believe they need to prove themselves by getting a college education. I would argue that the “feminist agenda” has worked for over a hundred years to allow women to understand wholeheartedly that they have a choice in their own lives. Women have the right to choose if they want to become mothers and wives and/or follow a career path. Nowhere in female DNA is there

a code which tells the body to self-destruct if a woman never reproduces or gets married.

Just as women can choose to pursue medicine or science or art or business, women can also choose to pursue family life and marriage and children. Feminism has taught us that there is no right ambition for women in general; just individual choices for individual women.

Providing women with the education and skills to succeed and find a career in a field they feel passionate about isn’t taking women away from their true calling as mothers.

Feminists have fought hard to earn the respect and rights women have today, and above all, I regard the right to choose a future as one of the most important achieved by the “feminist agenda.”

Although Alleman may be working hard through his religious ploys to destroy the progress feminists have made, I would like to remind him of the Bible passage Luke 10:3842, where two sisters invite

Jesus into their house. One sister, Mary, listens to Jesus as he speaks to his disciple and the other sister, Martha, busies herself with preparing the house for his arrival. When Martha asks Jesus to reprimand Mary for not helping her prepare, Jesus explains that Mary, choosing to listen and learn his teachings, has made the better choice.

A woman’s choice: present in the Christian faith since the first century CE. Maybe 2013 is finally the time we follow Jesus’s advice and allow women to choose their own lives.

Kristen Bryfogle, an English/Classics major, is in her second year as Assistant Opinion Editor for The Montclarion.

Well-Rounded Red Hawks General Education requirements a necessary evil in the liberal arts

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I have begun my sixth year in college, I would be victoria fisher lying if I columnist said there hasn't been a time that I took a class that I didn't want to.

I've taken a gym, an English and a math course that was equivalent to me taking rocket science. Math has never been my forte. English has always been my high point; I have always enjoyed writing. Math has always been difficult for me, but just like every other college student, I had to take it.

When I started college five years ago, I was bright-eyed and bushytailed. I was uninformed of what college ex-

actly entailed, but I knew it was where I wanted to be.

With very little help whatsoever from the staff at my local county college; I entered into the curriculum completely oblivious. I wanted to learn all about the legal system, perhaps with wishful thinking. I was convinced that whatever I learned I was going to be able to change the system as a whole. I was going to right all the wrongs that justice system has produced.

Little did I know there would be a tremendous set of courses that I needed to take, none of which I found relevant.

After two and a half years at a county college, I was ready for a change of scene. Although I adored my parents, I wanted a taste of college freedom that so many people had told me about.

Believing that I had a sufficient amount of credits to help me continue in higher learning, I applied to Montclair State for the Jurisprudence program.

Accepted as undeclared, I was overwhelmed with happiness.

Once I arrived, I started taking classes that I believed were relevant to my ultimate goal: law school.

I was again venturing into making my schedule with little help from any advisor; I would consequently learn this was a common thread throughout my collegiate career. Receiving help with making my schedule was something that I was only able to obtain by being super proactive and seeking assistance.

Furthermore, I was pardoned from taking a freshmen seminar class. From what I understand, this is a course that aims to educate students

in a round table of facts, allowing them to fine tune their academic skills to help them better progress.

When I asked fellow classmate Audrey Guastamacchia, a junior, if she had to take a freshmen seminar, she heavily replied yes. She went on to say that it was a "waste of time" and was "really annoyed that it was held in College Hall."

She said that although it was only one credit, she found it be an extra part of her schedule that she could have done without. After speaking to several other MSU classmates, I found it to be a common dissonance they all carried—including seniors.

In ultimate retrospect, I was very adamantly opposed to taking classes that are known as "Gen Eds” or General Education courses, because like most of my classmates, I found

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them to take up time and stop me from learning about what I ultimately had entered college to learn about.

As I have progressed through my college years, I have learned to appreciate the purpose of the classes.

They have helped to shape a well-rounded student once we graduate. If I was seeking a more straight-shooting education, I could have sought out a technical school.

But I didn't; I wanted to go to and graduate from a university. I want to enter the workforce and real world with a completely well-rounded education, which has thus caused me to appreciate all the GenEds I have taken, even step aerobics.

Victoria Fisher, a Political Science major, is in her fourth year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

Main editorials appear on the first page of the Opinion section. They are unsigned articles that represent the opinion of the editorial board on a particular issue.

Columns are written by individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Montclarion staff.

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RIZZLE KICKS ROARING 20’S This hiphop British duo are back with their second studio effort. Roaring 20’s incredible—it’s jumpy, fun and upbeat. You won’t be able to sit still while this album is on. With tracks like “Skip To The Good Bit,” you will be dancing the whole way to the store to buy the Rizzle Kick’s newest LP. - Victoria Nelli

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DIE ANTWOORD TENSION Dropping jaws and zef next level beats, Yolandi Vi$$er and Ninja jet set around the world spreading the frantic rap rave experience that is Die Antwoord. Yelling “Wat Kyk Jy” and “I Fink U Freeky,” late night show hosts have been left speechless with the new craze straight from South Africa.

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This group of folk pop singers hit the charts hard last year with their smash hit “Ho Hey.” The track made them a household name performing all over the country and on Saturday Night Live.

Although “Ho Hey” is their most popular song, they have many other fantastic songs on their self-titled record.

The band’s first album in four years is admittedly alright, but missing some of their previous luster.

Returning to the earlier, lessproduced days of Placebo, the new album is more contemporary for the technologic age, yet still with the classic Placebo sound. It’s worth a listen for long-waiting fans.

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Eminem has been missing in action since 2011, but if you search iTunes, you’ll find his new single, “Berzerk,” climbing the charts. His new album, The Marshall Mathers LP2, comes out on Oct 5. If you’re into chaotic music, spend the $1.29 and enjoy.

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DUSTIN KENSRUE PLEASE COME HOME

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This album is soulful and comforting, composed in a smooth Southern style. I love the simplicity of these songs, with no more than guitar, drums and the occasional harmonica. Without being demanding, Kensrue’s composed an accessible and meaningful album that deserves a listen. I’ve personally found this album fantastic for long car rides.

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Befitting of a montage belonging in the “best of” annals of Instagram, Alan Palomo and his project Neon Indian pioneered the mainstream chillwave phenomena that’s sneaked into playlists all over the world. Tracks such as “Polish Girl” and “Hex Girlfriend” should be on the tips of tongues for partygoers everywhere.

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After a several-year hiatus, NIN returns with an album focusing on rebirth, breaking away from the past and starting clean. Expression of fear and worry of old vibes and the like are kept clear, yet the different outlook on life brings a boost to NIN’s creativity, keeping them relevant and, fortunately, strange.

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Beyonce - pulled off stage - Sao Paulo - 15.09.2013 - HD It happened again. People just cannot seem to keep their hands off of Beyoncé. On Sunday, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a fan interrupted a performance of “Irreplaceable” by physically pulling Beyoncé off the stage and into his arms. Immediately, security leapt onstage and pulled her back up. What makes the video watch-worthy however is the reaction of the audience. The “Bey-hive” of fans who surrounded the crazed fan started harassing him and within seconds, it was Beyoncé who rushed to calm her fans and laugh off the event with the perpetrator. Anyone who says Queen Bey is full of herself should check again.

Not many superstars take too kindly to being pulled off the edge of the stage mid-performance.

MISS AMERICA WINNER 2014!! Nina Davuluri, Miss New York “First Indian-American”!!!

The first Indian-American Miss America has been crowned. Straight out of New York, the gorgeous Nina Davuluri has shaken things up a bit as of last Sunday. A slew of viewers were extremely excited to find an Indian-American as representative of the beauty of America, and, of course, some less educated folks were quick to hurl “Arab” slurs at the newly-crowned 24-yearold on social media. Like previously mentioned, Davuluri is of Indian descent anyway, not excusing the disgusting behavior of her haters. Gracefully, our new Miss America has brushed off any petty words she’s had to hear and is ready to begin her reign. She says, “I’m thankful there are children watching at home who can finally relate to a new Miss America.”

“Joking Bad” - Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Another reason to love Jimmy Fallon, besides the fact that he’s laughed out-of-character in every Saturday Night Live skit he’s ever been in, is his latest parody of AMC’s Breaking Bad. “Joking Bad” opens with Jimmy being told he has six more months on late night, to which he responds, “I still get the time-share, right?” Fallon’s video includes cameos by the actual cast of Bryan Cranston, Bob Odenkirk and Aaron Paul. Jimmy learns the hard way that “you can’t sell jokes one by one; you gotta sell ‘em wholesale.” It’s worth the watch if you’re a fan of the show.

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The Future of Paramore Brianna Terry Staff Writer In their nine-year history, Paramore has covered a lot of ground. From their humble start in Franklin, Tenn., Paramore has become an internationally recognized and respected band. Since they were formed by a few rebellious homeschoolers looking for an outlet, its members grew into artists with hopes, dreams and opinions. Despite management struggles and personal issues, Paramore has stayed alive and the band’s current members, Hayley Williams, Jeremy Davis and Taylor York, released a new self-titled album in April of 2013.

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28, 2012, Paramore’s lead guitarist and drummer made an abrupt yet not-soshocking departure from the band they were founding members of. If their resignation was not enough to destroy them, Hayley, Jeremy and Taylor were also faced with a spiteful and quite childish blog post from their ex-members, which added to the seemingly insurmountable animosity within the band.

How did Paramore recuperate from these crippling

events? After a slight break and a visit home, the band geared up and recorded the eponymouslytitled Paramore in Los Angeles.

In an interview on their website regarding Paramore’s newest album, Hayley Williams recalled the writing process. “I had this kind of Tony-in-West Side Storymoment when he sings about how something is coming,” said Williams. “[These songs] are about needing to find whatever is next.”

The album deliberately focuses on moving on without becoming bitter. If you’ve heard Riot or any of Paramore’s other albums and decided, “This band is just not my style,” I challenge you to give their new sound a chance.”

The three withstanding members put a positive spin on being wronged without being cheesy or insincere. This album is not uplifting for the sake of encouragement but a deeply relatable process of healing. Without being pugnacious, Paramore shows us a new way of moving on while retaining a pop/punk vibe.

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NJ Homegrown: Makeout Vertigo Nicole Duque Staff Writer Makeout Vertigo is an upcoming local band, ready to make you realize that you should have discovered them sooner. Guitarist Joseph Degroot answered some questions of the quartet to let us get to know them. Be sure to check out their Facebook page, facebook.com/makeoutvertigo, for news and updates.

- Best moment from being in the band?

-How would you describe Makeout Vertigo’s sound?

- I think the proudest I’ve ever been of this band was at a show we played in Springfield, Ill.. It was at an all-ages venue in a sketchy part of town, and I don’t even think we played particularly well, but everyone there was really into it. After our set, all these teenage girls were going up to Brielle and Danielle and telling how cool it was that they were girls who were actually playing in a band instead of just selling merchandise or something.

It was really cool for them to have been an inspiration to these girls.

- We’ve been described as goth twee, but I don’t think that’s accurate. The twee part was right, though, just not the “goth” part. I’d say we’re lo-fi indiepop, with a little bit of punk.

- How did Makeout Vertigo emerge as a band?

- Me and our bassist Kyle were in a band called Rabbit Troupe, which is more of a noisy punk band. Around May 2012, Rabbit Troupe wasn’t really doing anything and Kyle and I were getting restless, so we decided to start another project with more of a clean, jangly sound instead of the heavy noise thing we were doing before. We asked our friends Brielle and Danielle to be in the band with us even though they never played music or had been in bands before, but that gave Kyle and I a new perspective and approach for the songs we were writing.

Montclair’s own twee sweethearts.

- Any upcoming events?

- We don’t really have anything coming up. We’ve taken a break from shows to focus on writing and recording.

- Who/what gives inspiration for the band?

- Old music videos, feminism, John Waters and Degrassi, as well as the Bats, Rose Melberg, ‘60s girl groups, the C86 tape, Matinee Records.

- Is there any current work in process or that has been recently released?

- Right now, we’re writing and recording songs for an upcoming 10-inch and eventually, an album. The only release we have right now is an EP called Smoking in the Girls’ Room, which came out back in April, I think.

- Is there any song in particular that is your favorite to play? Any song that has a special meaning to you or the band and why?

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- Where can people go to see your or your bands work? To contact? To find out about tours?

- Are there special moments from any concerts or places that you love to play in? Why?

- Our Facebook page is a pretty good place to contact us and find out about stuff we’re doing. You can find our music on bandcamp.com, too, or at one of our shows.

- All of the best shows in New Jersey are happening down in New Brunswick. They have this whole scene where kids from Rutgers are putting on shows in their basements and it’s always the best time.

House shows are almost always preferable to playing in bars or venues. The music comes first.

- My favorite song to play is one of the earliest ones we wrote, “See Ya Never.” It’s a really sad one, but I’m really proud of the music and the melody, and Brielle’s lyrics over it are so good. She’s a great lyricist. It’s our most emotional song and it just feels so satisfying to play it for people.

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50 Shades returns.

Victoria Conn Staff Writer

Imagine no more, fellow Christian Grey fanatics! The sexy, fictional heartthrob of the erotic, bestselling 50 Shades of Grey trilogy and future film finally has a face along with his female counterpart. However, author E.L. James is receiving quite a bit of backlash from fans who remain skeptical about the author’s choices of actors for the dominant/submissive pair.

It was announced on Sept.

2 that actor Charlie Hunnam, the tough-looking biker from FX’s hit show Sons of Anarchy, would be playing the coveted role of Christian Grey. Dakota Johnson was named Anastasia Steele, the main character of the trilogy, and her small roles in 21 Jump Street and The Social Network left fans saying, “Who?” From the moment author E.L. James announced a film adaptation in the works, the media exploded with possibilities and fantasies about who would play the steamy duo.

James’ first two choices for

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the business tycoon and secret S&M dominant were Ryan Gosling and Playboy’s Armie Hammer—both obviously declined. Top picks among fans included Ian Somerhalder, Matt Bomer and Henry Cavill, actors whose dark, chiseled looks fit the description of Christian Grey perfectly.

Choosing the right actress for the shy, meek, college virgin that is Anastasia Steele was crucial as well. From the get-go, fans were hell-bent on having Gilmore Girls’ Alexis Bledel play the role, whose character on the show was a perfect representation of how Anastasia should be, both in looks and personality. Emma Watson was the first actress offered the role. She declined and took to Twitter with a saucy, “Who here actually thinks I would do 50 Shades of Grey as a movie? Like really.

For real.” Amanda Seyfried and Shailene Woodley were also among those who turned down the part.

Fans were devastated when it was made clear that their preferred choices for the characters would not be gracing movie screens with their

bare bottoms. Many 50 Shades followers said “later” to it all, claiming that due to the character selections, they wouldn’t be seeing the movie at all. One fan even created a petition on Change.org to replace the actors with their favorite stars.

Talk about determination.

But Charlie and Dakota aren’t letting the haters get them down! Those who are supportive of the duo and have seen them in action so far can’t deny the tangible chemistry between the two. In an interview with US Weekly, 33-yearold Hunnam opened up about the reading he and Dakota did together for her audition: “It felt exciting and fun and weird and compelling.” It’s exactly what sealed the deal for the actor.

E.L. James responded to the criticism on Twitter, saying, “To all the supporters, lovers and haters-thank you so much for all the passion that you have in this project. You all rock. All of you.”

50 Shades of Grey is set to be released on Aug. 14, 2014. The film’s first trailer is rumored to air during Super Bowl XLVIII this February.

This past week, Harry Potter fans got some of the best news they could hope for. It was announced by Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling that there would be a new movie released based in the Harry Potter universe with none other than Rowling herself making her screenwriting debut with the project.

A lot of people may be asking after hearing the news, “Well, what is it about? They already killed Voldemort in the last one!”

The new movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, is based on the book of the same name written by Rowling as a guide to the different creature that inhabits her universe. The book that Rowling wrote is inspired by the fictional Hogwarts textbook of the same name the characters use throughout the original Harry Potter books.

So far, the movie is going to follow the author of the textbook, Newt Scamander, on some of his adventures through the “wizarding world,” gathering information of different creatures such as dragons and pixies. As many hardcore Harry Potter fans could tell, this is not the first time we have heard of Newt Scamander. He can be seen in the films in Dumbledore’s office amongst the portraits of past headmasters. It’s even said that Luna Lovegood marries his grandson Rolf.

The film will not be a direct link to the main Harry Potter series but will be more of an extension of the universe that Rowling created with much of the same feel of the previous books and movies.

So far, not much information has been given about the proj-

ect, but that has not stopped fans from being insanely enthusiastic about the new movie. The general buzz is that a lot of fans are happy that J.K. herself is going to be writing the screenplay, which means she will have a more direct link to the project and influence over it. This is unlike the previous films, where someone else interpreted her novels and wrote them specifically for the screen.

Fans are also excited to see new parts of the Harry Potter universe that haven’t been seen before. The movie is going to take place not only 70 years before the events of the first Harry Potter novel, but also starts off in New York City.

Fans have really sank their teeth into the idea of seeing the wizarding world outside of England in the 1920s and 30s.

The thing that a lot of fans have been more excited about, however, is this movie may be the start of a new series of movies. But what could this new series be based on or about? There is always the option that the series could be solely about Newt. Another option is that these movies could be based on J.K.’s other books Quidditch Through the Ages or The Tales of Beedle the Bard.

Amongst these the new and exciting concepts for the “wizarding world,” fans can be comforted by the fact that J.K. Rowling is famous for saying that she would only re-visit the Harry Potter universe if there was a good enough idea that she knew was true to the Harry Potter spirit.

Crossing The Line:

Sons of Anarchy season six premiere goes too far Kenneth Macri Staff Writer

The opening scene of last week’s Sons of Anarchy premiere featured a young, seemingly innocent boy writing in his notebook, juxtaposed with the lead character Jax Teller doing the very same. It was a mellow scene, but it was enough to leave viewers with an unsettling trepidation. Who is this boy and why is he being converged with the leader of a vicious, outlaw motorcycle gang? The final scenes of the Sons of Anarchy season opening act answered that very question, and they couldn’t have been more horrific.

The young boy takes out a submachine gun, goes inside and shoots his classmates. The scene is not shown. In fact, how can it be? Instead, the camera focuses through a window with the blinds down, leaving the viewer with a splash of blood hitting the wall. The camera then pans down to a small bench, revealing the young boy’s notebook filled with disturbing images of death and violence.

Before the boy commits his heinous crime, he sits in front of the Catholic school he attends, accompanied by no one or anything except the

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church bells ringing in the background. Moments later, the boy rolls up his sleeve to reveal deep scars on his left arm, presumably from cutting himself.

The shooting happens soon thereafter. This may be a discrete statement about bullying and how the show’s lead character managed to curry up the strength to overcome it, unlike the young boy. The irony is that anti-hero Jax is now the leader of an exclusive club of

mature and experienced bullies, not to mention the show’s overall premise is about protecting and taming new territory by means of force and brutality.

For the young boy, the school was not new territory, but an old place which produced distress and antagonism. If the murdering of innocent school children wasn’t enough, the season six premiere also featured the rape of not one but two people. One was even por-

trayed by series creator Kurt Sutter, as the perpetrator was then drowned in a bathtub full of urine, killed and then dumped in a nearby body of water. As a result of all of the hostility and controversy this single episode exhibited, some of the actual storytelling was lost.

The show’s intriguing plot lines were shadowed in the obscurity stemming from creator and writer Kurt Sutter’s ominous and unnerving material.

Yes, this is a show about bikers and gangs, but even Sons of Anarchy can cross the line.

With Sandy Hook Elementary still on people’s minds, the immorality this episode displayed was a bleak reminder of tragedy for many.

On a larger scale, Sons of Anarchy puts into question what is and isn’t suitable for both network and premium television. From a personal level, I enjoy the show’s complexity and risk-taking to some extent, but last week’s premiere crossed boundaries no show, no matter the context, should cross.

The episode, titled “Straw,” was actually highly entertaining and well-written for the most part, up until the massacre, of course. For the die-hard fans, it’s unfortunate that the intriguing plot lines the show gradually began to produce throughout the episode were lost in the midst of calamity by the time the credits hit. Kurt Sutter and the Sons better regroup next week, as they have some explaining to do.

Season 6 of Sons of Anarchy airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on FX.

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Victoria Nelli Staff Writer Most people know Kerry Washington as the sharp, onpoint communications director for the White House, on the ABC smash hit Scandal. Kerry, much like her character Olivia Pope, is sharp, on-point and very much interested in the White House. Washington spoke at Montclair State University last week, encouraging young voters to vote for Barbara Buono and Mily Silva.

The event was a huge success, with locals who are looking to make some improvements to the area, but the majority of the people were there for one reason: to catch a glimpse of the glamorous Washington.

Washington emerged onto the stage. The roars of the crowd could have been heard from a mile away. The audience went crazy, waving signs, shouting, “We love you, Kerry.”

Although Washington is used

to that sort of reaction, due to her high-profile acting gig, she seemed a bit nervous.

She seemed nervous, as this time she wasn’t reading off of a teleprompter. She wasn’t memorizing a script or being asked about her role on Scandal. Washington was talking to a sea of eager young voters, expressing her personal, political views. She was revealing her inner beliefs, showing the crowd how truly passionate she is about the government and how she felt that Barbara Buono and Mily Silva were the two candidates perfect for the job.

“I’m not coming to the table as a celebrity. I’m coming to the table as someone who understands that I only have the rights I have because someone fought very hard for the rights that I have.” Washington preached about the im-

portance of a woman’s view and the importance of a fresh start in New Jersey.

Aside from voicing her opinion about the issues New Jersey needs to focus on and what problems must be fixed, Washington went on to talk about how Silva is her cousin.

She described their youth in a private school in Manhattan and how Silva created an allgirls club in support of African American and Latino young women. Washington went on to say how her whole life, she aspired to be like Silva and was beyond thrilled when she entered Washington’s family.

Washington stated how her working on the campaign was not “new ground” for her, as she expressed how “this is not new ground. We come from a very political family.” She talked about how she spoke at the Democratic National Convention last year. She also served as an official surrogate during Obama’s 2008 and 2012 campaigns. She also serves on a committee for the White House.

Washington is not only a brilliant actress but a brilliant political activist. She commanded the Buono/Silva rally, grabbed the attention of an audience filled with young voters and stated her beliefs in a respectful and educated manner. Her work with the Buono/ Silva campaign is extraordinary and very effective.

Washington is a fantastic actress, and although she does not have any plans to dive into the world of politics, she should definitely consider it.

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The Week In Review Kevin Camilo Staff Writer

- Miley Cyrus had a huge week with the release of her new music video for “Wrecking Ball.” Very controversial for being nude in the video, the music video racked up 19.3 million views on Vevo on the first day, the most views ever in a 24-hour span. The record was previously held by One Direction’s “Best Song Ever,” having 12.3 million views. She also broke the record for the fastest video to reach 100 million views, achieving the feat in six days.

- This was a big week for Lorde, as her hit single “Royals” has spent a record-setting six weeks atop the alternative charts. She recently beat out Alanis Morissette, who set five weeks on top with her song “You Oughta Know” in 1995.

- Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande’s debut album Yours Truly debuted at #1, selling 130,000 copies. Sales are riding strong due to her huge summer hit song, “The Way,” as well as her second single, “Baby I.” - New Music This Week – Lorde’s new single “Team;” Zedd’s new single “Stay The Night” featuring Hayley Williams from Paramore; Britney Spears’ new single “Work B*tch;” Norwegian duo Ylvis’ surprisingly hit song “The Fox;” Mike Will Made It’s new song “23;” The Killers’ new single “Shot At The Night”

Billboard Hot 100 Week of September 12 #1. “Roar” - Katy Perry (Last week - #1, Weeks on chart - 5 weeks) #2. “Blurred Lines” - Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell and T.I (Last week - #2, Weeks on chart - 21 weeks) #3. “Royals” - Lorde (Last week - #8, Weeks on chart - 10 weeks) #4. “Holy Grail” - Jay Z feat.

Justin Timberlake (Last week - #5, Weeks on chart - 9 weeks) #5. “Wake Me Up” - Avicii feat.

Aloe Blacc (Last week - #7, Weeks on chart - 11 weeks) There was a lot of shaking up this week on the charts, yet “Roar” by Katy Perry remains at #1 for its second week, keeping Robin Thicke at #2. The big story this week is Lorde’s big jump from #8 all the way to #3, getting her first top five hit song on her debut single.

Avicii gets his first top five hit with “Wake Me Up,” hitting #5 this week. Lana Del Rey and Cedric Gervais continue up the charts with “Summertime Sadness,” hitting its peak position at #6 this week. After a strong debut, Eminem falls down to #10 with his new single “Berzerk.”

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2013 Season Tough to Predict Corey Aron Staff Writer

After merely two weeks, there are still many things that can be taken into account while going forward.

By now, jitters and rust can no longer be excuses and it’s expected by both fans and coaches that their teams play fundamentally sound football, unless you’re the Jacksonville Jaguars.

They may need the football gods to watch them and help save that franchise.

Otherwise, they can realistically look at the option on bringing in another religious figure to be their “savior” – Tim Tebow.

At least the Miami Dolphins are making the state of Florida proud. This team was able to bring in some potential key additions this offseason, including the speedy wide receiver Mike Wallace, who’s been able to demand double coverage in helping to open up the field more for second-year quarterback, Ryan Tannehill.

If a very lucky 2-0 start for Tom Brady’s New England Patriots up in Foxboro is factored in, the AFC East is no longer always theirs. New England desperately needs tight end Rob Gronkowski back on the field because even a legend like Brady won’t be able to create much magic with a slew of inexperienced rookie WRs.

Just so Jet fans don’t feel left out of the equation, Geno Smith has shown flashes of extending plays, but it’s doubtful that he’s wooed anyone just yet. Once the team gets back Quinton Coples,

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Colin Kaepernick shaves off his eyebrow after losing a bet to Russell Wilson. their defensive line could give fans some hope for their future.

It’s not like the NFC East is much stronger by any stretch of the means, either.

The New York Giants backfield has been so putrid that it’s left Eli Manning forced to do too much by committing an unbearable seven interceptions this season.

Last year’s surprising divisional winners Washington Redskins have also started out of the gates slowly.

Don’t count out a talent such as Robert Griffin III, as there are some ‘Skins fans who seem skeptic of RG3’s reconstructive knee. They would rather drink backup QB Kirk Cousins’s Kool-Aid instead.

Dallas has had a talented roster for some time over the years, but can never seem to fully figure out how to put all the pieces in the puzzle together. Due to the progress-

ing stages of a senile owner in Jerry Jones that’s to blame for.

The only sure thing out in Philly is that LeSean McCoy and his devastating moves in the backfield have not only made defenses look silly, but has fantasy owners scratching their heads for letting him fall late in the first round for most standardized draft leagues.

When was the last time an NFC or AFC West team was a contender? That’s not the case this year since it’s pretty unanimous the Vegas odds would have the Seattle Seahawks squaring off with Peyton Manning’s Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium come Feb. 2.

Expect both of these divisions to also consist of a Wild Card team as well. Some will still argue that San Francisco is still the team to beat in the NFC West, but Sunday

night’s game out in Seattle indicated that QB Colin Kaepernick may have been more worried about losing his bet with opposing QB Russell Wilson on who would have to shave off their eyebrow in lieu of keeping his team in the game.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s transition from wearing green to red on the sidelines doesn’t look half bad, especially since he’s got one of the best running backs in the league, along with a formidable QB in Alex Smith.

The NFC North also seems pretty unanimous in terms of divisional winners.

It’s hard to go against Aaron Rodgers, especially when he’s already been nothing short of stellar.

Expect the Packers to still man the division, but keep in mind of the Chicago Bears, as they brought in a new head coach, Marc Trestman. He

has incorporated more of an emphasis on offense that has them on my radar to at least clinch one of the Wild Card spots.

In the AFC North, this year’s featured Hard Knocks on HBO, the Cincinnati Bengals, know that despite the Ravens being Super Bowl defending champions, it will be Cincy’s division to lose.

The not-so-beloved Skip Bayless on ESPN’s First Take said, “No team outside of the quarterback position has as much talent as Cincinnati.”

Maybe Andy Dalton needs to find a newer routine before the game starts other then flossing his teeth.

Last but not least, we’ve got our South divisions.

Despite the Atlanta Falcons dropping their season opener out in New Orleans, Matt Ryan, who has the second-best winning percentage record, has to prove that he can take care of business before the playoffs.

As for the AFC South, the Houston Texans haven’t made their 2-0 start to the season look pretty. With the emergence of Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck, it’s going to be a shootout for the winner of that division.

Think of this quote from a classic childhood movie, Little Giants. Steve Emtman, the first overall pick in the 1991 draft, had the wise words of telling Rudy Zoltec to just remember, “Football is 80 percent mental and 40 percent physical.” Let it sink in and it will all start to make more sense as we head into the grind of the 2013 season.

‘Montclarion’ Staff NFL Predictions

This year, the Montclarion sports section is bringing back a fun segment that has been absent the last few seasons.

Each week the Sports Editor, Editor-in-Chief and Arts Editor will make their predictions on the upcoming NFL games. Join in and do the same with your friends to see who knows the NFL the best.

= This week’s winner

Chiefs vs. Eagles Giants vs. Panthers Bills vs. Jets Packers vs. Bengals Rams vs. Cowboys Chargers vs. Titans Browns vs. Vikings Buccaneers vs. Patriots Cardinals vs. Saints Lions vs. Redskins Texans vs. Ravens Falcons vs. Dolphins Colts vs. 49’ers Jaguars vs. Seahawks Bears vs. Steelers Raiders vs Broncos

Nick (Sports)

Jessica (E.i.C.)

Jonathan (Arts)

This Week 11-5

This Week 10-6

This Week 10-6

Eagles Giants Jets Packers Cowboys Chargers Vikings Patriots Saints Lions Texans Falcons Colts Seahawks Bears Broncos

Chiefs Giants Jets Packers Cowboys Chargers Vikings Patriots Saints Lions Texans Falcons 49’ers Seahawks Bears Broncos

Chiefs Giants Bills Bengals Rams Titans Vikings Patriots Cardinals Lions Texans Dolphins 49’ers Seahawks Steelers Broncos

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Mens Soccer

Womens Soccer

NJAC Overall

Field Hockey

NJAC Overall

NJAC

Overall

NJAC

Overall

0-0

1-1

MSU

1-0

7-0

MSU

0-0

5-0

Kean

1-0

7-0

0-0

7-0

TCNJ

0-0

5-0

TCNJ

1-0

4-1

MSU

0-0

1-1

RU-Camden

Rowan

0-0

1-1

W. Paterson

0-0

5-0-1

Rowan

0-0

6-1

MSU

0-0

6-0

0-0

7-1

Stockton

0-0

5-2

Rowan

0-0

2-2

W. Paterson

0-0

1-1

RU-Newark

Cortland

0-0

1-1

Kean

0-0

6-2

Kean

0-0

3-2-1

Ramapo

0-0

0-5

0-0

4-1-1

RU-Newark

0-0

3-2-1

Stockton

0-1

4-2

W. Paterson

0-1

4-2

Kean

0-0

0-2

Stockton

Morrisville

0-0

0-2

TCNJ

0-0

4-1-1

W,Paterson

0-0

2-2-2

0-2

NJCU

0-0

3-3

RU-Camden

0-0

2-3-1

TCNJ

0-0

This Week 9/21 @ Alfred 1 p.m.

Last Week 9/14 MSU 17, Salve Regina 16

Ramapo

0-0

2-2-1

NJCU

0-0

1-2-1

Rowan

0-1

4-2

Ramapo

0-0

1-5

This Week 9/21 @ Messiah 7 p.m.

Last Week 9/16 MSU 4, TCNJ 0

Who’s Hot

This Week 9/25 @ W. Paterson 7 p.m.

Last Week 9/14 MSU 3, Frostburg 0

This Week 9/21 vs. SUNY Cortland 11 a.m.

Last Week 9/14 MSU 4, Misericordia 0

Jennifer Tafro Midfielder — Field Hockey Tafro lead the Red Hawks during a 2-0 weekend with three goals and an assist.

Melanie Greco Forward — Soccer Greco helped the Red Hawks shut down Frostburg State with a pair of goals.

She currently has three on the season.

This Week

Game of the Week

Field Hockey vs. SUNY Cortland September 21, 11 a.m.

The top-ranked Red Hawks look to defend their title in their NJAC opener against the Red Dragons.

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Lucas Terci Midfielder — Men’s Soccer In a 4-0 win over the City College of New York, Terci recorded both a goal and assist to bring his season totals to 1-6, respectively.

Billy Merz Defensive Back — Football In last week’s win over Salve Regina, Merz recorded 88 yards on two punt returns, including a 68-yard return for a touchdown.

This Week

Game of the Week

Soccer vs. Messiah September 21, 7 p.m.

MSU will look to stay unbeaten when they take on Messiah.

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MSU Ranked Top Team in Div. III Mike Panepinto Staff Writer

The MSU Field Hockey team enjoyed their first week as the number one team in all of Division III Field Hockey, according to the NFHCA (National Field Hockey Coaches Association).

Montclair State proved they earned that spot by winning another two games this past week to 6-0 overall. This marks two out of the past three years where the Red Hawks have started at least 6-0.

Coach Beth Gottung knew the team was heading in the right direction after winning their first two games of the year. So far, her team has proven her right in her opinion.

“It’s always great to win the first two games of

the season,” says Gottung. “It also gave us a good idea of our strengths and the areas where we need to improve. Eastern is a traditionally strong team and getting a win on the road was huge for us.”

On Sept. 11, MSU traveled to New Paltz, N.Y. to face off with the SUNY Hawks. Montclair State won the tightly contested match by a final score of 3-1.

Just over 10 minutes into the game, senior midfielder Jennifer Tafro scored off a penalty corner, with the assists going to freshman forward/midfielder Gianna Moglino and senior defender Sierra Rauchbach.

Fast-forward to the 51:56 point in the game, when sophomore forward Maura Johnston found the net off an assist from senior forward/ midfielder Brooke Hullings.

New Paltz scored soon after

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The Red Hawks look to maintain their level of play as they defend their title of Number 1.

Red Hawks Win Home Opener 17-16 Nick Verhagen Sports Editor

After losing their opening game by one point, the Red Hawks turned it around and won their home opener against Salve Regina by one point in a 17-16 contest.

Sadly, the game was not the most exciting that the Sprague Field crowd has ever seen. In a game that was mostly defensively-oriented, both teams struggled to gain any sort of offensive momentum.

For Salve Regina, their offense struggled behind a strong, consistent MSU defense. Quarterback Steven Wilken threw for two touchdowns and 145 yards, but also threw four interceptions, was sacked six times and only completed 19 of his 52 (26 percent) of his pass attempts. They were slightly more consistent running the ball, as four different players combined for 148 rushing yards

On the Red Hawk side of the ball, things did not go much better. Ryan Davies completed six of only 13 attempts for a lack-luster 40 yards. On the ground, four MSU players recorded a total of 85 yards.

Thankfully, MSU had its defense and special teams to rely on. MSU jumped out to an early 14-0 lead thanks to punt return touchdowns by Anthony Mannato and William Merz, including Merz’s 68-yard touchdown.

Despite their lack of offense, it was MSU’s game to lose. Their defense was constantly applying pressure to the Salve Regina offence and

it looked as though the Red Hawks were going to walk away with an easy victory. Unfortunately, it was much harder than they had anticipated.

Going into the fourth quarter, the Red Hawks were up 17-10 and stilled looked good with the final minutes ticking away.

However, in the last minute of play, Salve Regina got the ball and proceeded to walk down the field. Over the course of 57 seconds, Salve Regina capped off a nine-play, 49-yard drive with a nine-yard touchdown pass to bring themselves within one.

Where many thought they would just go for the extra kick and bring the game into overtime, Salve Regina surprised the attendees as they lined up for the two-point conversion. It was even more of a surprise due to how strong the MSU defense had been up to this point.

The Red Hawks held their own swatted the gamewinning pass for the 17-16 victory that brings their record to 1-1. Next week, MSU will take on Alfred University in their final non-conference game before their NJAC opener against Rowan University.

The game also is the first in their three-game road trip with the Red Hawks not returning to Sprague Field until Oct. 12 for their homecoming showdown against SUNY Cortland.

Hopefully the Red Hawks can mash and get everything in working condition before they start their conference games.

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Jennifer Tafro fights to keep the ball. Tafro currently has six goals and four assists on the season. to make the score 2-1, but the Red Hawks sealed the game in the 64th minute, when freshman forward/midfielder Danielle Butrico took a pass from Johnston and deflected the ball into the net.

On Sept. 14, MSU went to Dallas, Penn. to take on Misericordia University, in their last game before they begin their conference schedule.

Montclair State ended up winning easily 5-0.

For almost 27 minutes, it was 0-0 until freshman forward/midfielder Arielle Galgano netted her first career goal off an assist from senior midfielder Allison Jillons.

Less than five minutes later, Tafro notched another goal to put the Red Hawks up 2-0. Galgano kicked off the scoring in the 2nd half to give MSU a 3-0 lead. At the 45-minute mark, Moglino

dented the scoring column thanks to an assist from Tafro.

Three minutes later, Jillons put another assist in her stat line when she connected with Tafro, who stoked her second goal of the game.

Senior captain Sierra Rauchbach came within one goal of winning the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship. I got a chance to talk with her about her team goal for this season.

“Our team goal is without a doubt to go back and win that national championship this year,” said Rauchbach. “Everything we do is all for the championship. We have worked so hard, and have grown so much. We know what defeat feels like after last season. We plan to go back to the national championship and win that title this year.”

Two Red Hawks were

given awards for their performances this past week.

Freshman forward/midfielder Arielle Galgano and senior midfielder Jennifer Tafro received the NJAC Rookie and Offensive Player of the Week this past Monday respectively.

Galgano scored her first two career goals this past week while Tafro had three goals and an assist in their two games. Tafro has the most points (16), goals (six) and assists (four) throughout the NJAC.

Montclair State has two more games this week.

On Sept. 18, MSU begins their NJAC conference schedule by hosting the Ramapo Roadrunners at 7 p.m. at home.

Then, on Sept. 21, the Red Hawks welcome the visiting SUNY Cortland Red Dragons to Sprague Field in an 11 a.m. start.

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Eighth Annual Charity Race Draws Record Crowd Corey Aron Staff Writer

Montclair State’s Swimming and Diving team head coach Brian McLaughlin has truly made a substantial impact on the school’s athletics during his time here.

Not only has he established both a competitive mens and womens swim team, but his contributions, along with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, have also been able to give back to the community in a tremendous way.

Just recently, Coach McLaughlin and the Department of Athletics held its eighth Annual Reservoir Charity Training Run at the Cedar Grove Reservoir, which is off Normal Avenue a mile outside of campus.

The three-mile event helped integrate an all-time record this year in attendance with 224 student-athletes, faculty and coaches to participate during this special cause. A $2 donation was able to go a long way by raising a combined total of $700 that will help go to the Essex County Special Olympics. There were four Special Olympians in attendance that also participated.

Coach McLaughlin mentioned how athletes that train at the Panzer Athletic Center are all running in different directions, as this race stressed the importance of collectivity by having everyone

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Montclair State students kick off the eighth annual Reservoir Charity Training Run to raise funds for the Special Olympics. The three-mile event is held at the Cedar Grove Reservoir in Cedar Grove, N.J. running in one direction. He also has a warm spot in his heart for the event’s setting, saying, “I have an affinity to that reservoir. World-class athletes back in the 1970s and 80s used to train there.”

Junior Track and Field star Nicholas Kral was the first to cross the finish line with an outstanding time of 17:41.

Kral said, “You just feel a lot of school pride being with people as passionate as

you are about their sport. As for winning, I had a real fun time! I have big goals for the Nationals this year, so I’ve been training like never before. A race like this kind of wets your palate for the season to come and just makes you want to win more.”

That is the type of determination and right attitude that not only makes you a winner but most importantly a well-rounded individual.

Sophomore Serena Hitchins also added her own experience during the event.

She represented the Lacrosse team and was able to get to the finish line first overall in the womens group with a time of 19:05.

“This year’s eighth Annual Reservoir Run was a lot of fun,” said Hitchins. “It was great to have a lot of the student athletes from many MSU sports running together as well as my own Lacrosse teammates for a good cause. It was a long and hot three mile race, mostly uphill, and it made it more difficult for our lacrosse team because we were coming off a two-hour practice right before it started. Although I love running, I was so happy to see that finish line.”

Coach McLaughlin acknowledged how the womens volleyball team didn’t race because they had a match to play, but nonetheless still had a major role by administering the event.

They hydrated the participants with water, and as Hitchins mentioned about racing up steep hills, the girls also held up moral booster

signs to finish the race off on a good note, reading, “Beat Rowan, Beat Kean, Beat William Paterson,” just to show that athletes at MSU share the same goals, no matter what sport we play.

The womens volleyball team ended up winning their match later that day against Farmingdale State College.

Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams are also currently undefeated. The womens field hockey team is the top ranked team in the entire nation.

Before wrapping up this special event that continues to grow year in and year out, it’s also important to give recognition to the university police department for being able to monitor the roads during this big day.

Coach McLaughlin has set the bars high here at Montclair State and it’s doubtful that he wouldn’t agree in hopes that this event will continue to live on for plenty of more years to come.

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Junior Maxx Wurzburger, (center) midfielder for the Montclair State men’s soccer team, poses with two special olympians.

“When I was 40, my doctor advised me that a man in his 40s shouldn’t play tennis. I heeded his advice carefully and could hardly wait until I reached 50 to start again.”

- Hugo Black

pg. 21 The Montclarion NFL Predictions MSU Football Wins Home Opener MSU Ranked Top Team in Div. III pg. 23 Games of the Week Who’s Hot Standings