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THE MONTCLARION The Student Voice of Montclair State University Since 1928
Vol.
90
Issue 2 Sept. 9, 2010
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Sprague Library Strengthens Laptop Renting Rules
$35,000 Worth of Film Equipment Stolen
Ratanjot Rekhi Assistant News Editor
With the OIT's changes to laptop lending and printing this year, students will be allowed to take laptops borrowed from Sprague Library outside towards Cafe Diem with new restrictions and fines for late laptop returns. Borrowing a laptop from Sprague library follows the same protocol as last year. The fine print on the new Laptop Lending Policy, placed in plastic protective stands on the checkout desks informs students of the changes. The changes include selfexplanatory rules concerning from time alloted for loans, saving instructions, printing and potential damage fees. The biggest change is in Statement of Liability. All of the rules have been in effect since Sept. 1. When a student borrows a laptop, the borrower is agreeing to the terms and conditions of this policy. Now, if Laptops Continued on Page 6
Joseph Lisnow | The Montclarion
"The Cage" is the room in which a majority of the equipment that was stolen was taken from.
Joseph Lisnow Staff Writer
On June 10, at around 10 p.m., the film department reported that $35,000 worth of equipment, and miscellaneous items, was stolen from inside The Cage in Calcia Hall. The perputrator(s) remain unknown. The detective bu-
reau is currently investigating the case. There have been several leads thus far, all of which are being followed up on by the detective bureau according to Lieutenant Kieran Barrett of the MSU police department. The incident appears to be isolated according to Barrett, but he says that theft unfortunately is common at col-
leges where items are unsecured and/or left unattended for long periods of time. “Secure items as best you can, keep track of items over time and always contact police as soon as you believe a crime has been committed,” said Barrett. “Waiting can only delay or hinder an investigation as time, suspects and evidence have passed.” Items reported stolen
New Interactive Statues Light up the Amphitheater Ratanjot Rekhi Assistant News Editor
Jillian Keats | The Montclarion
Not only do the statues make sounds, but they light up as well. In order to see the colors at their best, students go at night to interact with the statues.
In the midst of all of the construction on campus, over the summer Montclair welcomed the work of architect/ composer Christopher Janney into the MSU Amphitheater, located next to the Alexander Kasser Theater. While the white statues by George Segal will be tem-
porarily missed, some new art has been added onto the scene of the south end of campus. Whether passing by to go to class or walking to the Red Hawk Deck, missing an opportunity to escape to this magical sound and light installation would be a mistake. The new installment includes 36 red pillars composed of multiple sensors
from the cage included a variety of professional quality cameras, such as, DVX100's and NikonD60s, The Cage computer, four microphones, three cables, lights, apple boxes, C-stands, money deposits and sandbags. Manager of The Cage and film making major Stephen DeMaria was one of the first Film Theft Continued on Page 5
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that give off various sounds. The sounds range from the wild jungle life to the relaxing rainforest, even miscellaneous horns. The sparkling lights twinkle mystical shades throughout the day that invite passersby to take a closer look. “As I walked by I had to stop by and figure out what it was. Then I saw that it Statues Continued on Page 4
New Construction Begins on 100-year Old Sewage Lines to Benefit Campus Dormitories Nicole Simonetti News Editor
Montclair State University will begin their project of replacing the 100-year old sewage lines, and adding one new one, to use for the new dormitories that are being built, called The Heights, on Wednesday. As of now, the project is
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running according to schedule. Work has begun on Normal Avenue and will continue south to Valley Road. Authorities expect the construction to take about three months and could possibly take up to six months if things go wrong. Weather weighs heavily on the project, and could postpone it. Residents of Montclair still stress concern for the project,
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but Montclair State is doing its best to handle the situation. Paula Maliandi stated, “The sewer project will not only benefit Montclair State, but also the township of Montclair because it enhances and replaces aging sewers at no cost to Montclair Township taxpayers—a 'win-win' for both Montclair State and the township of Montclair.” Montclair State’s cam-
opinion Non-existent Students Rate High on Adminstration's List
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pus will benefit because the sewage lines will be used in dormitories that will house 2,000 new students. Town residents are worried about the commotion that the construction will cause, especially since some of the construction may be done in people’s backyards. Residents are also worried about the traffic that may occur and the noise they will have to endure.
There are many precautions that construction workers will be taking to accommodate residents, such as working overnight and notifying them when construction will be taking place. A meeting was held on Sept. 2 to address concerns. In attendance were: Jack Shannon, Vice President of Sewage Lines Continued on Page 6
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