The Student Voice of Montclair State University Since 1928 Thursday, October 17, 2013
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Kenneth Macri Staff Writer The earsplitting chants were at their loudest at around 6:45 p.m. outside of the Alexander Kasser Theater on Tuesday, Oct.15. Barbara Buono’s supporters came out in large numbers to support her in the final New Jersey gubernatorial debate, as their “Shut Down Christie” chants flooded the Montclair State campus. However, before their rallying cries could consume the area, they were quickly veiled by the words, “Four more years,” stemming from Governor Chris Christie advocates. A number of New Jersey school districts were on hand for the debate, including representatives from the Rutherford school system. This battle outside of Kasser, while fervent, was no match for the war that took place inside the walls of Montclair’s signature theater. The final gubernatorial debate started with a friendly greeting between Senator Buono and Governor Christie. There was nothing affable about what followed in the next 90 minutes. Ironically, both candidates chose to forego their opening statements, claiming that it would take time away from addressing the
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Governor Chris Christie taking the podium next to Barbara Buono.
prevalent issues facing this state. Right from the get go, Governor Christie was questioned unyieldingly by the debate’s moderator, Mike Schneider, who asked the governor why he tends to be so abrasive towards other politicians and legislators. Christie responded, “I’m
going to tell the truth as I see it, and I’m not going to mince words about it.” His brutal honesty was not outlandish by any means, as Christie has made a name for himself within the national political spectrum due to his steadfast nature. Senator Buono had a
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different opinion of Christie’s bullying tactics, saying that they “show a level of disrespect and don’t portray strong leadership.” The governor has managed to get the endorsements of 50 elected Democratic officials. Senator Buono attributes that to the fact Christie “is
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Michael Klein Contributing Writer Dr. Daniel Lancaric, a visiting scholar from Comenius University, spoke Tuesday in the Philip S. Cohen Lounge in Dickson Hall about the struggles of integration for the Slovak Republic into the European Union. The turnout of the event lent itself to turn into a round-table discussion. Those present, which consisted almost entirely of linguistics professors, brought together a few tables to sit around while Dr. Lancaric began his discussion. He started off with a very short interesting tale of his wife’s mother, which put into perspective the real issues surrounding Slovakian integration into the EU. “She has lived in nine countries
only invested in getting his endorsements and looking the other way to do so.” The words didn’t sit too well with the outspoken governor. He fired back, “If you want to start throwing stones tonight, then you should leave your glass house.” On multiple occasions throughout the debate, Governor Christie chastised the partisanship crippling Washington. Christie commended his own New Jersey government at Washington’s expense, as he noted that his government has never been “shut down” and is consistently embracing positive change. Senator Buono noted that the governor has been undecided when it comes to the Affordable Care Act, the catalyst of the division in Washington, and the fact that he has reluctantly let them take the lead when it comes to the federal option in the act. Christie pleaded that he “doesn’t want to simply give a black check to the Obama administration, coming from the taxpayers of New Jersey.” Christie also touched upon his successful bipartisan budget balancing and his forging of relationships with both Demo-
Aaron WIlliams had a great game despite the teams loss.
Joseph Stanley Kurp Staff Writer During a pleasant afternoon on Oct. 12, Montclair State students and former alumni came together to celebrate the annual Homecoming celebration. However, the Montclair State
Red Hawks football team was given a rude awakening, as they were routed by the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons 48-14 in their Homecoming game in front of a crowd of over 5,337 passionate Montclair State students and alumni at Sprague Field. The loss was
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Montclair State’s fifth loss in six games, as the team has dropped to 1-5 on the season and 0-3 in the NJAC, giving the team their worst start since 1967.
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Avid comic book, movie and television fans try their hardest twice a year to get tickets to Comic Con, a four-day festival held in San Diego and New York. This past weekend, New York Comic Con was filled to capacity, offering various exciting things to audience members. From panels to demonstrations and just crazy costumes, NYCC had something that everyone could enjoy. Even though the large mass of people made it difficult to get into some of the panels and events, there was always something that participants could see. The Artist Alley and the Expo Room hosted countless tables and demonstrators, allowing the audience to see their work and purchase souvenirs. The 2013 NYCC was definitely something to remember. Comic continued on Page 18.
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Professor Possible Grammy Recipient
The Benefits of Exercise
Politically Incorrect Politics
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Red Hawk Round Up
Beginning nearly 50 years ago, the Grammy Awards have easily become the most prestigious bar to which musicians are held.
Feminism isn’t a dying idealogy nor is it a useless one.
A recap of this week’s campus sports.
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On Oct. 10
On Oct. 7 A female student reported an act of criminal mischief while in Room 101 of the Student Center. This case is under investigation. (building #40)
On Oct. 8
A community assistant reported two acts of arson were committed on the third floor of Blanton Hall. This case is under investigation. (building #48)
On Oct. 9 A student reported that their 14 karat white gold watch was stolen from their room in Bohn Hall. This case is under investigation. (building #47)
Student Drew Bradley, 18, of Essex Fells, N.J. was arrested and charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to distribute, possession of CDS and drug paraphernalia for his actions behind the amphitheater. Bradley was scheduled to appear in Montclair Municipal Court on Oct. 15.
On Oct. 10 Student Lee Kieslor Jr., 18, of Brick, N.J. was arrested and charged with drug paraphernalia for his actions behind the amphitheater. Kieslor Jr. is scheduled to appear in Montclair Municipal Court.
On Oct. 12
Non-student Brandon Booth, 18, of Linwood, N.J. was arrested and charged with possession of CDS and for his actions outside of Alice Paul Hall. Booth is scheduled to appear Little Falls Municipal Court on Oct. 23. (building #62)
On Oct. 12
Student Henry Borja, 20, of Bound Brook, N.J. was charged with harassment for comments made to another student while at Sprague Field. Borja is scheduled to appear in Montclair Municipal Court on Oct. 22.
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.
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Local •Jayme Shannon, 51, from East Brunswick, N.J. molested a 15-yearold boy at a Fort Lee motel on Monday. The police arrived at the scene after hearing reports of Shannon walking into the hotel with a young boy. •A nun was killed on Woodbridge Avenue in Edison after her car was rearended by a box truck. The nun’s two relatives who were in the vehicle were injured and both remain hospitalized. •Caroline Manzo, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, plans to quit the show after the fifth season, according to a post on Manzo’s Twitter page. Manzo plans to star in a spinoff, Manzo’d With Children. •In an effort to promote fitness and health among the youth, the New York Giants visited Tenafly Middle School. The team had previously donated $30,000 to the school, which was used to build a new fitness center. •After a fight broke out on the Garden State Parkway, an off-duty officer drew his weapon in an attempt to stop the quarrelling. Three people are now in custody. State police said the officer took appropriate action, according to Northjersey.com.
All information compiled from CNN, Google News, NJ.com, NBC, northjersey.com and nytimes.com.
National •A 6-year-old Florida boy drowned in a Carnival Cruise ship pool on Monday, according to the cruise line. The disc jockey on the ship spotted the boy and immediately stopped the music, which prompted a passenger to jump in and attempt to save his life. • A plastic bottle filled with dry ice exploded in an employee bathroom at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, according to police officials. This is the second dry ice explosion in two days, the previous occuring on Sunday, also in an employee bathroom. Officials are investigating the cause, but don’t suspect the two explosions to be acts of terrorism. •A captured terrorist suspect from Libya was brought before a federal judge in New York on Tuesday. Nazih Abdul-Hamed alRuqai was indicted in 2000 on charges of conspiring with terrorist organizations. • Bay Area Transit workers delayed their strike on Tuesday in favor of further negotiations. The last offer between the union and the management, an annual wage increase of three percent, was shut down Monday morning, according to transit system officials. •A Pennsylvania man was killed walking to a wedding after he was struck by a vehicle on a roadway on Friday, according to police officials.
International •Due to a magnitude-7.1 earthquake in the Phillipines, 67 people were killed and 164 were injured on Tuesday, according to CNN. The earthquake coincided with a national holiday. There are 33 people still missing. • The body of a three-week-old tiger was discovered in a pool at the London Zoo on Saturday, according to park officials. The animal was the first Sumatran tiger born there in 17 years. • Over 100 people died in India after a large group of panicked people stampeded across a bridge on Sunday. The panic was caused by a rumor that the bridge was on the verge of collapsing. About 25,000 people were on the bridge, according to local police officials. • Tian Tian, a giant panda living in Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, is no longer pregnant, with rumors of a possible miscarriage abound, according to zoo experts on Tuesday. The panda was on loan to the zoo and was expected to boost endangered panda numbers. • The United States, Russia, China, France and Britain met with Iran in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday to discuss the future of Iran’s nuclear weapons. The new president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, gave the meetings a sense of optimism, according to CNN.
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Ethan Fria News Editor How does education create a national identity? This was the central theme Dr. Maureen Robinson, a visiting scholar from South Africa, discussed in her lecture forum in Addie’s Lounge in University Hall on Monday. The idea of education forming the national identity stemmed from a discussion of the necessity of learning English. Robinson said, “You can’t make it in society if you don’t know English. There is, however, a push to learn an Afri-
can tongue as well. It’s part of a push towards social cohesion and national identity. Education was always meant to bring the country together.” Robinson works towards creating a more effective education system in the country. She explained how this is a time of upheaval of old racial divides and outdated ideas of educating a society. She described that the systematic oppression that has plagued the country for the last 100 years created an obvious contrast in society. She showed pictures of blacks in rural schools, where over 40 kids crowded into a class-
room that couldn’t fit more than 15. On the other hand, the white schools, or as she put it, the more middle class schools, were substantial buildings surrounded by a well kept manicured landscape. This divide, she explains, was due to the years of cleavage in society: the belief that the whites of the country should be the leaders and upper working class, and the blacks should be reduced to labor work. “We’re still feeling the effects of a system that was put into place whereby a legislator said people shouldn’t
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rise above the level to which they’re born into. The system was set up to make sure black people remained workers and whites rose to leadership positions,” Robinson said. Another issue that worked against a progressive system of education was the utter isolation that South Africa was casted into by their own government. “Artists didn’t come to South Africa. Academics didn’t travel. It was inspiring to see scholars gathered in Cape Town, introducing a previously isolated town to the worldly intellect.” According to Robinson, evEducation continued on Page 4.
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Continued from page 3 erything changed after 1994 when the political oppression of a thankfully bygone era was left by the wayside. In its place were ideas of political democracy, progressive constitution, racial integration, affirmation action and black economic empowerment. Robinson presented the problem with selecting teachers, posing the question, “Do we want minimum standards or top quality?” She went further to discuss the nature of the teachers’ union, saying, “Our teacher union is the largest in the country. It is incredibly militant and increasingly vocal. Are they looking out for education or for the teachers?” One of the major flaws in teachers’ education is you want to make sure they know how to run a school, but they also need to know practical methods of how to teach. Robinson highlighted the flaws in how schools are ranked, saying that indicators are based on national or international standards. She proposed another way of weighing a school’s importance: “If the criteria was changed to include things like community service or how many leaders come of the school to benefit the community, the results would be drastically different.” Despite the progression that education has taken in South Africa, it is still in a crisis state. According to statistics cited by Robinson, in 2011 nearly 3.2 million people in South Africa from age 14 to 15 were not employed and were not in school.
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Professor Possible Grammy Recipient Jayna Gugliucci Staff Writer Beginning nearly 50 years ago, the Grammy Awards have easily become the most prestigious bar to which musicians are held. However, for those who have taught winning singers and musicians, all they know have failed to be recognized. In response, the Recording Academy and Grammy Foundation set out to craft the first-ever Music Educator Award. This honor will recognize an educator who has made a significant and lasting impression on his/her music students. Serving as both a trombone professor and interim associate director of the John J. Cali School of Music, it is not surprising that Professor Anthony Mazzocchi has been nominated for this novel award. Starting among a group of 30,000 music educators, the professor says it is “kind of random,” but “definitely an honor” to be one of now 25 semi-finalists. With only months left before the announcement, Mazzocchi stresses the fact that “this is a chance now” for him to share his story with the world. Always being “in love with the instrument,” Mazzocchi began professionally playing the trombone while living in Los Angeles. Finding true love back home in New Jersey, Mazzocchi instantly began asking around for jobs as he was “going to be back to making no money” after the move. The first call the performer received back was from a
Professor Mazzochhi with his trombone.
friend who was “at a barbecue with the principle of a middle school in Brooklyn.” Though not initially taking the offer, Mazzocchi “figured [he’d] do it for a month or two, just to get back.” Now, Mazzocchi shares that he “has been teaching for [his] entire life” and finds his career as a music educator has “been really special.” As he currently teaches all of the trombone students alongside practicing in his office, Mazzocchi finds his position offers a “good way of balancing” every aspect of his life. Holding such a high position in the music school, Mazzocchi has figured out
that “you can’t stop playing an instrument once you start teaching. Instead, you have to be experiencing it at the same time.” Freshman Vicki Rakus has referred to Mazzocchi as someone who “cares about the students and always does what he can to help” while “fostering a sense of community” in the trombone studio. Because of students like Rakus, the professor expressed a desire to “keep doing the administrative side of [music] as long as [he’s] still connected to teaching.” Though “being a music educator was the last thing [he] wanted to do,” Mazzocchi now realizes “[he’d] love nothing
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Continued from page 1 crats and Republicans to get things done. Buono believes that Christie’s commitment to ensuring bipartisanship is something he can use to his advantage in 2016, but not necessarily right now. Buono used that opening to sympathize with the people of New Jersey. She chose not to use any sophisticated political rhetoric, and instead said that if she were elected, she “would work to serve only one entity: the people of New Jersey.” The most hotly debated topic of the debate may have been the New Jersey unemployment rate, which is approximately 8.5 percent. Short-term job creation and the increasing of the minimum wage was at the heart of this period in the debate, as both candidates were for the increasing of minimum wage, but Christie in particular was against a yearly increasing of salaries, which would hurt small businesses. Nearly 95 percent of the businesses in New Jersey are small businesses, and Senator Buono believes that if the New Jersey government reinstates the mandatory tax on millionaires, which was eliminated back in 2009, it would raise an estimated $605 million. This could be used to help the small businesses and the middle class. Buono said, “Governor Christie has turned his back on the middle class…New Jersey people can’t make it on the current minimum wage in this state.” Christie responded by simply saying, “Senator Buono spends, spends and spends, then leaves it to us to fix her problems.” Besides the high unemployment rate in New Jersey, the other hot button issue tackled by Governor Christie and Senator Buono was the
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Christie and Buono at their podiums as the debate began.
topic of education and school funding. School funding is a major driver of things such as property tax, and Buono believes that the current, aggressive property taxes are crushing homeowners, which has a ripple effect – the hindrance on a child’s education. Buono stated that Christie is “tough on school teachers, yet not on insurance companies.” Buono’s education plan calls for $3 billion in funding. Christie questioned how the senator would raise that money. Buono believes she could raise the funds via fiscal restraints, but it is no secret her reformation of the New Jersey public school system will be a “four-year plan” and will not happen overnight. Buono’s educational reform plans are quite similar to her urban revitalization plan,
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which would help destitute poor areas such as Camden. Governor Christie stated that his campaign “has worked collaboratively to reform the Camden school system as well as the Medicaid system,” that of which the people of Camden heavily rely on. Senator Buono used that opportunity to point out that the governor is “really only focused on the needs of the wealthy.” She believes her urban revitalization plan coupled with her public education reformation plan will even work to undertake things such as the affordable housing issue. Christie doesn’t believe she has a big enough checkbook to do so, as it will all fall back onto the taxpayers of New Jersey. The election will take place on November 5, 2013.
but has never moved once,” he said. His mother-in-law is still alive at the age of 98, living in Slovakia. However, nearly a hundred years ago, it was the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Though Dr. Lancaric himself was born when the region was known as the Federation of Czech Socialist Republic and the Slovak Socialist Republic, he has since lived in six other countries without moving. With these constantly changing powers came different currencies, an everchanging flag and unrecognizable national symbols, “[it became] complicated, and accompanied with even more troublesome features,” explained Lancaric. Throughout these struggles, the Slovakians have managed to maintain strong roots and withhold their culture. It survived two invasions during both world wars and endured the rise and fall of socialism in their own country. “How could Slovakia survive such an influence of other cultures?” asked an American professor present. While Dr. Lancaric isn’t quite sure of the answer (he accredits some to the mountainous northern region of the country), he is quite proud of the Slavic resolving to preserve their heritage and, most importantly, their language. “Influence of Czech language was very strong,”
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more than to be doing this for the rest of [his] life.” From his incredible story, the professor has been able to teach people that “life is not a script.” No matter how long one sits and practices an instrument, he/ she will never wake up one day and say, “Okay, I’m awesome now.” Instead, Mazzochi sees music as a way to continue inspiring those around him. For this reason, Mazzochi finds the Grammy nomination for Best Music Educator not only important to him, but for all of those he has ever had the pleasure of teaching.
he said, “[but] we try to preserve this cultural heritage for others to have.” As the presentation ended, a discussion began with the attendees. “It is very European to preserve the past and not even look for the future. It’s not even a thing for Italians,” said Professor Bollettino. “With globalization, they feel threatened; they don’t want to lose what they’ve had for thousands of years,” answering the question asked of Dr. Lancaric. After a discussion about different programs here at the university, as well as programs overseas that helps teach English in other countries, the event wrapped up. “I wasn’t expecting such a good discussion,” said William Anderson, a student at the event who attended as part of his New Student Seminar. Dr. Lancaric’s main points were definitely brought to the forefront during the discussion and the event. He expressed his support for the EU and any future endeavors of the Slovakian people: “[We] achieved something that failed many times before…Integration has created a bastion of the European Union. The chairman of EU said, ‘European unification has transformed Europe from a continent of war to a continent of peace.’”
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President Susan Cole with the group of Freeman/Russ students in front of the polling booths at Bradford Elementary School.
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19,000 students at the voting booths.” Students in attendence were excited to get the chance to march with the president and to let their voice be heard through the power of voting. Johanna Durazzi, a political science major, said, “I’m a gay rights activist and this election is important to my rights and the rights I believe in. In regards to Cole being here, I think it’s great that she shows support for student voting. I think it got more people out here.” Other students were of a similar opinion. Colin Mastrian, a history major, said, “I think this type of action by
the president is very helpful in getting students out here. It shows incredible support for the school.” Montclair State has residents in three townships and two counties. Students who didn’t live in the Freeman area of campus could vote in the Multipurpose Room in Machuga Heights. Cole stressed the importance of students voting, saying, “We need to have a voice in what our government will be and how it will be. I am incredibly proud of this campus to have voting available for our students.”
Ethan Fria News Editor President Susan Cole marched a group of students to nearby Bradford Elementary School to vote in the special election on Wednesday. Cole met the students in the Freeman/Russ Hall Quad and gave a quick interview, discussing the importance of elections, democracy and the right to vote. “This is a democracy only if the citizens make it so. My goal for this community is that all students are registered and that they vote on or off campus. I want all
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What’s Trending Quality vs. Quantity
Yasmin Abboushi Staff Writer
I’m sure we’ve all walked by a Forever 21 and saw the cutest little cut-out dress and thought: “I could totally wear that for my friend’s birthday and I don’t have to pay more than 40 bucks.” In retrospect, I’m sure we’ve all walked through a Bloomingdale’s or a Nordstrom and, from a distance, spot -ted the most adorable but sophisticated strapless dress. We approach the beautiful design and run our hands through the fabric, then slowly to the little paper tag. The shock of the price stings your fingertips and, like a magnetic force, you’re pulled in the other direction. You go back to the
Forever 21 and feel disappointed but safe. The dress is cute, but you notice the fabric is reminiscent to that other cheap jersey top you bought from here a week ago. You settle because you don’t have $250 to spend on the piece of art you just passed by. Then you are satisfied because you realize you can buy those jeans from H&M and those three pairs of booties you saw in the sale section in Aldo. By the end of your shopping trip, you’ve spent about $300 on about seven items that you know you will not wear past this year. You drown your guilt in your iced coffee and call it a day. As a college student, it’s hard to splurge on quality, but it’s really so easy
make your garments. The factories you get your cute cut-out dress from are most likely packed with workers with little ventilation and improper monitoring. Your money doesn’t go the 12-year-old Chinese girl who made your clothes, and it sure isn’t quality because you can see the skipped stitches or raw edges on the wrong side of your leggings. You notice the dye and richness of that red is now a bit dull after a few washes. You shouldn’t get upset; you can’t blame anyone but yourself because you pay for what you get. If you’re paying $19.95, you will get the quality of $19.95. If this doesn’t bother you that the cheap fast fashions are what you buy and that
to open our wallets to fast fashion buys. They’re affordable and trendy; why spend double the amount? I get it; it’s all about staying on trend as they come and go. But when you start to notice a tear in that basic sweater you bought two months ago or when that chambray shirt doesn’t quite fit your shoulders as you thought it did, you start to feel annoyed. It’s back to the same cycle. We go to shop and become swayed by that $19.95 sticker price. However, if you think about it, there’s a reason why you’re only paying $20 at the cash wrap. One reason could be the top you got is actually made in Indonesia or India and they pay little to nothing for underprivileged, even children, to
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blue dye rubbing off your jeans doesn’t rub you the wrong way, then cheers. However, in the long run, it’s best to splurge on staples that will last you years rather than months. Money aside, think about the social responsibility you hold with each purchase. Are you encouraging awful sweatshop conditions or are you going to stop and think about the implications of your purchase on your code of ethics? Is quantity really better than quality? Here’s what a few MSU students had to say.
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Q: What store(s) do you usually shop at throughout the semester? A: Brooks Brothers.
Q: Why do you like this store? A: It has a timeless American look, but I can incorporate a youthful vibe to each one of my outfits.
Q: Quantity or quality? A: When I was younger, I really valued quantity, but as I matured, I grew to favor quality over quantity.
John Gomez
Q: What store(s) do you usually shop at throughout the semester? A: Zara.
Q: Why do you like this store? A: It fits what I like and I can change my style whenever I want. Q: How often do you shop? A: Twice a week. Q: Quantity or quality? A: It depends, but I usually value quantity.
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Q: How often do you shop? A: At least once a week.
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de to Soy
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so what better time to lay down the facts about soy consumption and its correlation to breast cancer risk? Ever since soybeans became a significant commodity in the United States, information regarding the product has been a battle of contradicting view points and research. First, researchers praised soy for its ability to decrease risk for heart disease and fight against certain cancers. A short time later, researchers began to say that it causes the very cancers that it had originally been shown to prevent. Currently, contradicting evidence seems to be emerging everywhere. So, what’s the deal?
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Soybeans are a wonderful source of plant-based protein. Although it has been cultivated in countries like China, Japan and India for thousands of years, you may be surprised to find that in the 200 years of soybeans being grown in America, it has become one of the most highly grown crops in our country, second only to corn. Over 50 percent of soybean farmland is genetically modified, so if you have a stance on genetically modified organisms, there you go.
Common soy foods include tofu, tempeh, edamame, soybeans, soy nuts, miso and soy milk. Soy is also used as a meat substitute in place of common meat-based foods meant for vegetarians like soy burgers, soy dogs and “crumbles” (the equivalent of ground meat). Soy is also prevalent as an additive in many products like cereals, bread, desserts and many processed foods in general. The reason for adding soy to everyday food products is often to enhance the texture, color, shelf life, nutritional content and baking ability of processed foods.
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Since October of 1999, the FDA has allowed food products containing soy protein to include a health claim label about the positive effects of soy consumption on lowering risk for coronary heart disease. Studies have consistently found that consumption of soy actually does work to prevent heart disease and high blood cholesterol by decreasing the bad cholesterol in the blood without negatively affecting the amount of good cholesterol.
Pros: • It is a complete protein, meaning that the profiles of amino acids are just as well-rounded and of similar quality as a piece of meat; something that no other plant-based food can claim. • It contains significantly less saturated fat than meat, has no cholesterol and is an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. • It contains “phytochemicals,” which may prevent the formation of cancer-causing compounds in the body. • Plant-derived compounds known as isoflavones may appear and act like estrogen in the body.
Cons: • They are genetically modified and used as an additive in most processed foods in America, possibly contributing to high amounts of soy consumed daily. • Positive research conducted about soy may be funded by those who are benefiting from high amounts of soy production. • Isoflavones may actually have negative effects on estrogen in the body.
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As you can see, isoflavones are included in both arguments for soy, and herein lays controversy. The link connecting soy to breast cancer is estrogen. Bodily estrogen has been shown to increase processes that initiate cancer formation. Soy contains compounds called isoflavones which are chemically similar to estrogens. Although they may look and act similarly, the degree to which they do so is extremely different. In fact, isoflavones are even said to have anti-estrogenic effects. Breast cells have receptors that, when bound by estrogen, can simulate the growth of cancer cells. The cell can be thought of as a lock with estrogen being the key to the lock that initiates estrogenic responses. Isoflavones in soy are so similar in structure to estrogen that they can fit into the lock, but they do not produce the same estrogenic responses. This is preferred for two reasons: one, the isoflavones produce significantly weaker estrogenic responses in addition to antiestrogenic responses; two, the isoflavones block the body’s own estrogen from binding and increasing the risk of initiating the cancer growth process.
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When something cannot be given a definite yes or no, always weigh the pros and cons. Soy can be very important for vegetarians and vegans who have a hard time finding complete sources of protein and for those who are lactose intolerant who can use soy milk as a replacement. But for those of us who do not have those dietary restrictions, soy is an option, not a necessity. A balanced diet that is not highly dependent on one type of food is always best and will provide you with the most ideal variety of nutrients. It is also worthy to note that there has been consistency in the low rates of breast cancer in individuals who have been consuming soy since they were young. It seems as though the cancer-fighting properties of soy are at full swing as the body is growing and that they remain that way throughout their lives. Keep in mind: with most supplements, soy supplements do not provide as much nutritional benefit as the actual food itself. Supplements might cause more harm than good if consumed in excess.
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It’s important to incorporate exercise into a lifestyle. Weight loss is not the only benefit, as there are many other benefits for staying physically fit for the majority of your life. Many people do not have time to go to the gym, but even choosing to take the stairs instead of the elevator is helping out your body. Living a healthy lifestyle, which includes the balance of the exercise and eating healthy can help you decrease the risk of diseases and help you live a longer and healthier life. Deciding to incorporate exercising can be a powerful and helpful lifestyle change for you and your body.
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Maintaining a healthy diet and also being physically active can help you sustain or even lose weight when needed. To maintain your weight, it is recommended to include both cardio and weight training every week. Going to the gym three times a week can help keep you in shape. In order to lose weight, you need a higher amount of physical activity and you need to burn more calories than consuming. You need to watch what you are eating and lower your intake of sweets and fats and increase your intake of vegetables and fruits.
As we age, our bones and muscles tend to get weaker and we start to lose bone density. However, being physically active can help ensure that your bones and muscles stay healthy. Exercising, at least in moderation, can help slow the loss of bone density and help reduce the chances of hip fractures and arthritis. It also helps maintain your muscle mass and increases your strength. Your muscles can help as you get older, and if you slowly increase the amount of weight and the number of repetitions, it will give you more benefits at any age.
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Heart disease and strokes are the two leading causes of death in the United States. According to studies, it shows that at least having 150 minutes of exercise per week will lower the risks of getting these types of diseases. Physical activity can help lower blood pressure and also help improve cholesterol levels. Exercise can help reduce bad cholesterol and help increase good cholesterol.
Metabolic syndrome is a condition in which you have too much fat around the waist, high blood pressure, high triglycerides or high blood sugar. Some research has shown that exercising for at least 150 minutes per week will help reduce the risk. Weight loss will help decrease cholesterol, blood pressure and high blood sugar. In Type 2 diabetes, it helps reduce blood glucose levels. Being physically active can help you lower the risk of colon cancer and breast cancer. Overall, physically activity can help improve the quality of life and help you reduce the risk of disease.
5. Keeps you in a good mood and reduces stress. Physical activity is a great way to reduce stress. Stress is one of the major problems students are always facing, especially college students. Physical activity will help releases some stress and keep your body healthy. It also helps keep your thinking, learning and judgment sharp as you age. Being physically active can help with mental health and also reduce the risk of depression and help you sleep better. Physical activity keeps you in a better mood and helps you feel better about your body and increases your self-esteem.
6. Increases your life span. Being physically active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle will increase your chances of living longer. Everyone wants to live a healthy and long life and being physically active for about seven hours a week can increase the risk of living longer by 40 percent. Everyone can gain the benefits of exercising regularly and the benefits outweigh the risks to exercise. It is important to be physically active, as you will live a healthier and better life.
The Weekly Debate Is it fair that females are viewed differently when it comes to cosplay?
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Comic books and anime are typically seen as things guys like to read and watch, but there are a great deal of girls who enjoy them. With the success of comic bookinspired movies, the fandom for comics and superheroes has reached an all-time high. This means that fans of all ages and genders like to show their loyalties at conventions by cosplaying and dressing up like popular comic book characters. As a big comic book fan, I have never cosplayed before, but I find it unfair when women are judged much differently than men. Rather than judging based on howaccurate and well-made girls’ costumes are, they are usual-
ly only viewed by how much skin they show. I really think it’s cool if a girl is a fan of comics and wants to show their love for the characters, but there is justified criticism when a girl decides to over-sexualize a character that was never intended to be sexy. There comes a point when there is no need for sexy Robin, sexy Iron Man or sexy Thor, all of which, with the exception of the first, have been traditionally men over the years. I get that a lot of comic book characters are already fairly scantily clad, such as fan favorites Power Girl and Wonder Woman. But when a character that has no sex appeal whatsoever has their
costume transformed into a bikini top and short shorts, you can tell that they just made that costume to get noticed and wind up on some Internet list so thousands of fanboys can drool over them. A prime example of how lightly cosplaying is taken is during and after Comic Con. Websites like IGN have fan polls and “battles” about who’s costume is better and, nine out of ten times, the girl wearing the least amount of clothing wins. Why? Because they know exactly who their audience is. It’s disappointing to see fans, both male and female, have their costumes and accessories ignored because that one girl had to go to the convention as Starfire and had
to steal the spotlight away from the woman that has the spot-on Ridley cosplay that includes a fully functional Caterpillar P-5000 forklift. Overall, I wouldn’t say I’m the most passionate person when it comes to cosplay, but the system has its flaws and I feel as though coplayers should be judged on quality, not quantity of clothing. Again, if the outfit calls for next to nothing, go for it, but do it because you know and love the character, not because it will get you the most Reddit karma.
For those not versed in subcultural vocabulary, dressing up like a character from a series at a convention or any public place is called cosplaying. Cosplayers don elaborate costumes for any number of reasons, but most often because they enjoy the characters and/or the series from which they are cosplaying. Some hope to see others cosplaying from the same series, which tends to form an instant connection between two con-goers. If you’re dressed up as Loki and you see a Thor, you have an instant relationship based on your clothing, which you might not otherwise have if you were wearing your normal clothes. Finally, working hard and making a badass costume usually pays off in your 15 minutes of con-fame where you may receive heaps of compliments, high-fives and photo opportunities based on the elaborateness and quality of your work and/ or the popularity of your char-
acter. With all that being said, cosplay is generally about getting attention, whether to make friends, appear on a blog’s “Best Cosplays” page or stop city traffic with your katana and bright pink hair. However, the hobby also harbors a dark side—no pun intended—which comes out far too often in convention culture. With several cosplayers representing the same character, the atmosphere can easily turn from friendly to competitive. The fun of dressing up is poisoned by harsh criticism and jests. Even worse, sometimes the integrity of cosplayers can even be questioned. On too many occasions, a cosplayer’s interest in the series is challenged, and he or she is accused of only cosplaying a character because they are popular or outrageous. This type of nerd-shaming is actually quite common in both online culture
and during conventions. The bulk of this type of criticism falls on females, especially since the majority of female characters in comics, anime and video games are created with sex appeal in mind. Even characters who are relatively covered up, like some portrayals of Catwoman or Zero-suit Samus, are often still clad in skin-tight latex suits. With the excess of super-sexy characters, it’s hard for women to cosplay anything that isn’t sexy without journeying into the realm of crossplay (cosplaying a character of the opposite gender). This opens up the Pandora’s Box of convention slut-shaming, from both guys and girls who claim that a female cosplayer is only dressing in a revealing costume to gain sexual attention. Enough is enough. As a female cosplayer, I am sick of people dissing other people’s cosplays out of jealousy and delusions of superiority. If you
think your cosplay is badass and you get compliments, why let what anyone else is wearing bother you? To you, you may think that girl dressed as slave Leia is cosplaying for all the wrong reasons, but how is the attention she’s trying to attract different from a guy who makes a giant Gundam exoskeleton? How can you possibly judge whether he likes Gundam more than she likes Star Wars? It makes no sense to decide someone’s interest based on the nature of their costume and especially their gender. The important point is that cosplay is a hobby which should be fun for everyone, and if you take the joy out of other people’s experience with your petty comments and accusations, maybe you should stay home from the convention and work on your personality.
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Aries March 21 - April 19
Libra September 23 - October 22
Taurus April 20 - May 20
Scorpio October 23 - November 21
Gemini May 21 - June 20
Sagittarius November 22 - December 21
No matter how dysfunctional you may feel, it’s time to get used to your daily routine. Pay attention to the details of your own life. Although you are more likely to initiate action first and work out a plan as you go along, you’ll find that it is more helpful to move in a methodical manner in order to lessen your frustration and increase your productivity. People whom you are familiar with may ask more from you than you can give. This, in turn, may cause you to isolate yourself for the time being. It is important, however, to confront the current challenges up front without ignoring the role you play in keeping those you know on track. Be wise when making decisions, for you are more visible and accountable for your actions. Rather than looking at who you are as a person, others will look at you for what you’ve done. On one hand, this could be very frustrating and unreasonable; on the other hand, attention to your actions can pay off in the long run.
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Your tendency to care for others may impede your own personal ambitions today. Contributing to one’s success can be good for you, even though your role is a more supportive one. Don’t stress about losing sight of your own goals for now. They will still be there when you finish with your current obligations.
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You are thinking twice about coming out of your shell. Although you really want to connect with others, you cannot help but want more personal privacy. Even if you find it difficult to let go of your fear of being judged, this is a great opportunity to stretch outside of your comfort zone.
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You have your own idea of what right and wrong are. However, something is motivating you to take a different course of action, nearing you to the edge of rebellion. Do not waste your time and energy doubting yourself. Instead, go after that certain thing you want, even if the approach you take is out of your character.
You receive more attention from others than you believe is necessary and it can be distracting in a way. Focus on your goals, for your actions today determine your successes and shortcomings in the future. Keep moving in the same direction, even if it seems as if you’re not going anywhere, you really are. Someone might be pushing you into a situation, which you oppose. While contemplating whether or not you should go through with this, think about how it will reflect on your character and if others will see you as someone who is easier to influence. Although you are often seen as the more rational kind of person, you have been drawing your attention away from work and more toward social pleasures lately. But you’re also quite aware that you have obligations that need to be taken care of before you go out and enjoy yourself. Normally, you are the one who tells others to lighten up and have fun, but now you should remind yourself.
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Consider your ideas twice before you just blurt out what you’re thinking since impulsive expressions can make things worse than they are. You may not actually mean what you say, as it could just be your way of blowing off steam. But someone could interpret your words more seriously than you intend.
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Even with the increased personal energy, initiative and drive that you’ve obtained, you have become easier to anger and more impulsive. All things considered, do not let your fluctuating emotions overcome you as it can obstruct the benefits of your more positive emotions.
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You cannot help but feel homesick as your life and current situation feels very dysfunctional right now. The idea of being home just makes you feel more secure and at rest. Perhaps your focus, however, isn’t really on going but to instead create a more harmonious atmosphere.
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Politically Incorrect Politics Question of the Week What do you think of Montclair State University hosting recent state debates? Edwin Peyano Junior Business Administration “Recently, there was the gubernatorial debate, and I think that the fact that they had it here on campus is a very positive thing. First of all, I didn’t even know who the candidates were, so I became aware of that. Advertisingwise, I don’t think they advertised it too well. I was completely unaware that it was going on. I believe they showed the debate in Sinatra. I’m a resident there, and I didn’t find out until the last minute. But I think it was good overall.” Michael Marino Senior Psychology “I think it’s great that the school is getting students involved with the future of our country.” Carolyn Vilchez Senior Art Education “I think it’s kind of cool that Montclair’s had debates here. However, I don’t think it was advertised well because I just got Twitter three weeks ago, and I’ve been following Montclair ever since and that is how I know about it. Imagine all the people who don’t have Twitter. I’m a commuter, so I’m not really here a lot. I just come to class and leave. I would have liked to go to the debates, but I had no idea about them until after.” Hector Guerra Senior English Literature “Even though I didn’t know about the debates, I feel that it’s great that we have these events on campus. It’s a very big thing to have New Jersey state debates on campus. I didn’t know about them. I feel that they could have been advertised better, but we had them, and that’s great to know.” Christopher Fiore Junior Finance “I think that it’s a very good idea for Montclair State University to be hosting these debates. However, I feel that it was not advertised nearly enough. Personally, I didn’t know about the debates being here until the day before. I feel that there should have been some kind of flyer around campus or something. I didn’t see a thing.” Alex Krasnopolski Senior International Business "I think it's great that MSU holds debates. I think it's good that everyone gets to voice their own opinion on whatever they're debating about. I didn't know that we were even having a debate. Then again, I don't really pay attention to much of the activities on campus."
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eminism isn’t a dying ideology nor is it a useless one. Although there has been so much social progression over the decades, it cannot be denied that this world is a man’s world. Often times, we think political leaders like Obama and many other male presidents, governors and senators when we think of leaders, but in the past few years, many women have become more proactive in taking on political leadership. What prompted us to write about women in politics was the gubernatorial campaign’s final debate, which took place on Oct. 15 in our very own Kasser Theater. Barbara Buono has, on a few occasions, been very abrupt with her approach in not only the debate, but in her supposed insults thrown at Chris Christie during her campaign.
Buono was accused of making fun of Christie’s weight. The debate itself had also been very rocky from the moment the first question was asked. When asked about the Democrats that had supported Christie, Buono responded, “Gov. Christie represents the worst combination of bully and bossism, and that’s what has motivated some of these elected Democrats to support him,” implying that many of his Democrat supporters were obtained through dishonesty. On many occasions, Buono’s answers to the panels’ questions have started out as remarks, attacks and jabs at Christie’s stance on many issues that were brought up. The debate itself had basically become what could be described as a stereotypical girl fight, where punches were thrown using words. The term “girl fight” is probably not the best terminology to use in a pro-feminist article, but it serves its purpose. There still is a lot of generalized stereotypes that exist in this world, like a woman
in political power wouldn’t be able to handle the pressures the job entails. Many people gave Hillary Clinton backlash after her rant at Republican Senator Ron Johnson when discussion was held over the Benghazi attacks. Many great female world leaders are simply not making headline news. No one ever mentions female leaders such as Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand’s Prime Minister, who has not only maintained Thailand’s exceedingly growing economy but is also the youngest leader Thailand has ever had. Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has not only helped economic growth in Argentina, but also increased child welfare and pension benefits. There are so many women in politics now that can be looked up to as role models. These are women who should be embraced and should encourage all young ladies to take interest in politics. These are ladies that do not follow the “stereotypical” norm in society. Instead, Sarah Palin jokes are still made to this day. Many women probably
feel the need to be “dramatic” in order to make a difference in the political reigns. Not to say that some things woman politicians have said are entirely correct, but they shouldn’t have to feel the backlash of their blunders years later. More should be said about the amazing female leaders not only in our country, but also across the world. Many of these females in politics do not deserve the recognition. One can only imagine how frustrating it is for anyone in politics to make a mistake. Just because one makes a mistake does not mean that stereotypes of should be associated with their blunder, like in the case of many female politicians. We are all humans and we are all bound to make mistakes, but generalizations about gender shouldn’t be what dictates one’s actions.
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Opinion Just Say No To GMOs
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Protestors gather in New York, hoping to finally know what is in their food
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t b e g a n in Bryant Park. A large crowd of demonstrators Joseph remmert from all columnist walks of life gathered to hear speeches from academics, activists and Green Party politicians. The march was the second to take place in New York City against the most powerful agricultural biotechnology corporation in the world: Monsanto. Ariel Vegosen, one of the leaders and organizers of the march, told me that the goal was to call for legislation that would force all foods containing genetically-modified ingre-
dients to be labeled. Similar legislation has already passed in the European Union and Japan, where Monsanto has less lobbying power. The speakers, including the Green Party candidate for NYC’s upcoming mayoral election Anthony Gronowicz, attacked Monsanto for its aggressive policies against small farmers and its use of genetically-modified organisms, or GMOs. Monsanto has patented genetically-modified seeds for corn, soybeans and other staple crops that are engineered to resist insects as well as the detrimental effects of pesticides and herbicides. According to the Non-GMO Project, a non-profit organization that verifies and labels non-GMO foods, roughly 80 percent of processed food in the U.S. contains GMOs. The latest data from the Non-GMO
Project indicates that approximately 88 percent of the 2011 U.S. corn crop was geneticallymodified corn. Chances are most of the stuff we eat with high fructose corn syrup and corn starch also has GMOs in it. After Vegosen and the other organizers gave the crowd a brief tutorial on what to do if arrested and how to deal with the police, the march moved out of the park and toward Columbus Circle. One marcher was arrested for reasons I do not know. While the police dragged him away, a marcher played “The Star-Spangled Banner” on his saxophone. It was rather surreal. The debate over GMOs is extremely polarized. Some say they’re going to save humanity and end world hunger by increasing crop yields while
others claim that GMOs are causing the recent increases in food allergies among other negative health consequences and destroying the environment. For every article that has come out favoring GMOs, there’s been another to attack it and argue the opposite point and vice versa. What really disturbs me is that there is still no definitive scientific verdict on the safety of GMOs, and yet huge amounts of them are already in the food we eat. Monsanto is known for its strong presence and connections in Washington, D.C. In 2009, President Obama appointed Michael Taylor, a former vice president of Monsanto, as senior advisor to the Food and Drug Administration. There is little reason to believe that the FDA or other government agencies will work
to label or slow the spread of GMO foods, especially now when the government isn’t even functioning. The protestors that marched from Bryant Park to Columbus were a diverse group. Some carried signs that read “Chefs against GMOs.” Others distributed fliers about GMOs in school lunches. Some were young, others were old; the marchers was diverse in everyway imaginable. “I’m marching today to raise public awareness because this is an issue that affects just about everybody,” said one marcher named Michelle. They all chanted “Hell no, G-M-O!” as they marched.
Joseph Remmert, a History major, is in his second year as a columnist for The Montclarion.
From Hard Times To Hemlines Artist changes the perception of disabled people on primetime television
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magine you are born into a w o r l d with no sound. kristen bryfogle Y o u spend asst. opinion the first editor 18 years of your life not only trying to figure out what you may want to do with it, but also facing the daily struggle of having difficulty communicating with others. Then, one day, your world becomes full of sound. Now you have to figure out how to communicate in a world where you can hear and understand sounds. While this may seem like an exercise in imagination, for many deaf or hearing-impaired people, this is their reality. Relatively new medical procedures have made possible what once was only thought of as a miracle: granting the deaf the ability to hear. Although there are many types of hearing issues and causes for deafness, some who have never heard have sud-
denly come into a world full of sounds. Any story of someone who can hear after years of deafness is inspirational, but one television show is currently sharing the moving story of an artist who underwent this exact situation. Justin LeBlanc, a hearingimpaired designer, entered the fashion competition Project Runway in the current season with the hopes of showing his own collection in Bryant Park at New York Fashion Week. After 18 years of silence, he received a cochlear implant which granted him limited hearing but hearing nonetheless. LeBlanc is the series’ first designer who represents the disabled community and has been a favorite since the series began. I think LeBlanc has been particularly inspirational because he is a figure who has overcome so many different types of adversity in his life, using his struggles to create beautiful clothing. On several episodes, LeBlanc opened up about the transitional difficulties he experienced when he could hear, saying that the world became chaos for him when
he was suddenly able to hear. His reflections on the process are realistic and honest, representing how difficult it can be to adjust to treatments for those with physical disabilities, which can turn one’s life upside-down. LeBlanc is also one of a handful of television stars who is a member of the LGBTQ community as a person with a disability. Perhaps the most inspiring part of LeBlanc is his character, especially his courage. Not only did he have the courage to make a career change from architectural design to fashion, but he put himself into the public eye by applying to be a contestant on Project Runway. In the competition, LeBlanc has had his fair share of adversity to face. He was actually eliminated mid-season, but was given a second chance to return to the competition because he was the recipient of the “Tim Gunn Save”— the one-use-only redemption which the show’s mentor can use to save a designer he feels is unjustly eliminated. The judges later presented the remaining designers with
a challenge to recreate one of the losing looks which brought about the downfall of a fellow designer. In this challenge, LeBlanc braved the task of recreating the dress for which he was originally eliminated, making it into a design the judges enjoyed. Recreating a dress which the judges originally hated is just one example of how LeBlanc has taken the consternation in his life and created beautiful garments out of it. LeBlanc’s fashion week collection, praised in its initial presentation by judges and fans alike, is inspired by his transition from silence to chaos to a balanced medium. Seeing these beautiful works of art which have been inspired by such a meaningful story gives hope to anyone who is trying to make it in the world despite facing all types of adversity. LeBlanc’s story inspires all to not let the circumstances of their birth hold them back LeBlanc’s motivational story is real and a part of the meager one percent of current primetime programing which features people with disabilities
as a regular, according to the organization GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. However, according to an article in the online LGBTQcentered newspaper The Advocate, over 12 percent of Americans live with a noticeable disability. Although television is adapting to feature characters and actors with disabilities, there is still a lack of representation in primetime television. Hopefully those who make up that one percent, including LeBlanc, can influence more than runways and hemlines. My hope is that both reality and scripted shows realize the inexpressible value of role models with disabilities not just for the disabled community, but for anyone who has stood in the face of adversity. LeBlanc’s transformation teaches all not to give up, even if things seem rough and success appears against all odds. You never know when you could be given a second chance and make your dreams a reality.
Kristen Bryfogle, an English/Classics major, is in her second year as Assistant Opinion Editor for The Montclarion.
Exploring Emerging Adulthood Better understanding the state between adolescence and adulthood
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h e transition from adolescence to adulthood is Awije bahrami a pivotal columnist time for almost everybody. Some people take longer than others to figure out what they want from life. For those who need more time, it is perfectly fine to try things out, from different kinds of jobs and lifestyles to friendships and romantic relationships. Dr. Jeffrey Jenson Arnett, a professor of psychology at Clark University, gave the period between adolescence and adulthood a name: “emerging adulthood.” He says in this stage, young adults experience “identity exploration, instability, self-focus, feeling in between and a sense of possibilities.” Not many people can go
through all of these emotions in a few days; it takes months or maybe years to figure them all out. In addition, according to Dr. Jean Twenge of San Diego University, who compared surveys of different generations at the same age, the current generation of young adults between 20 and 30 are self-centered and narcissistic. Twenge agrees with Arnett’s emerging adulthood profile (self-focus), but feels like it will ultimately have a negative impact on this generation. Her surveys display that the newest generation of emerging adults are less likely to get a job that will help other people and therefore become more individualistic. She defines this as a narcissistic habit, but she is not considering that emerging adults have submitted these surveys. Most of these responders are going through self-exploration. They have not figured out the question, “What do I want from life?” yet. After
they have figured out a path in their lives the desire for jobs that are helpful to other people will increase. However, in order to achieve that, 20somethings need more time for themselves. Furthermore, studies at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) have shown that the brains of young adults are still in the process of structural changes until the age of 25. The process taking place in the brain is called “synaptic pruning.” The pathways the brain does not use or need over an extended period of time disappear, and a brain structure that is most suitable for the person eventually forms. As a result of the physiological evidence, a young adult should be allowed to explore possibilities until around the age of 25. Parents also affect the process of emerging adulthood. Some parents might rush their children to grow up by cutting them off financially or forcing them to start on a career they
are not passionate about. This might result in feelings of discontent and regret for these people in the future. Other parents might not want to rush their children into a commitment they are unsure of pursuing because they themselves have rushed into commitments they later regretted. The extra time will most likely help emerging adults find the best fit for themselves. In most cases, it is actually the parents who make the decision if their child should delay adulthood or move on as quickly as possible. I am an emerging adult, and it is important to me to experiment with different ideas and interests. I am sure many people feel the same way. I do not think it is wrong to be curious and figure out my place in the world. If it is going to take me some time, so be it. Just because I want to make good choices in my life and gain worldliness to figure out what suits me best does not make me a self-centered and
narcissistic person. Although I have figured out what I want to major in, there are other insightful experiences I would like to collect such as romance and friendships. I would rather take my time and find what is right for me than rush into a commitment that I might later regret. Nevertheless, I believe we should be mindful of when it is time to move up to adulthood. Current young adults should take advantage of this emerging adulthood period to explore, experiment and try out new activities. Joining clubs, going to different social events, meeting new and different people and taking various kinds of classes are ways to use this time wisely. It is better than sitting around, doing nothing and wasting this precious time.
Awije Bahrami, an undeclared student, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.
Opinion A Meal Plan You Can Sink Your Teeth Into Altering the system of Flex dollars and Constant Pass could help students
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ith on-campus meal p l a n s , t h e r e seems to be a wide variety of Terica wharton food opcolumnist tions that everyone can afford. However, most places do not accept the Constant Pass, forcing students to use cash or their Flex dollars. At the beginning of the semester, $250 seems to be a lot to spend on food. Many students, especially freshmen, later learn that it is difficult to make that stretch throughout the semester. In just a month, I have frequently found people who
have already spent most of their Flex dollars, some of whom only have about $30 left. How is it that Montclair expects resident students to stretch their meal plans over these first four months? If anything, students are prompted to spend more at all the vending machines, cafes and restaurants on campus. As a result, many will either buy more Flex dollars or struggle to work with the few dining options available that will take the Constant Pass. How much can you really get with the $250 that comes with a meal plan? If you consider a standard meal on campus to cost about $5, drinks not included, then a student would be able to purchase 50 meals throughout the semester. To put things even more
into perspective, think about if a person used their Flex dollars to buy all three meals in a day. In this case, Flex dollars would only cover enough meals for about 16 days with two extra meals left over. Even for those who only eat two meals a day, Flex only covers 21 days. Knowing this, it is not surprising that the two campus dining halls, Sam’s Place and Freeman Hall, are almost always stuffed with people, especially during lunch and dinner hours. Not only are these dining halls filled, they are often understaffed, causing backups in the kitchen and students are left waiting for food. On one occasion, my friends and I waited for an hour at Freeman before being told that the kitchen was closed for the rest of the night. We had to rush across campus
to an overcrowded Sam’s Place in order to get dinner. The Student Center is supposed to be a haven for students, but it’s not much of a haven for our wallets. Constant Pass should at least be acceptable in the Student Center Cafeteria. How would this work? For a basic meal plan, you pay $2,000 for Constant Pass and receive $250 Flex dollars. $2,000 could pay for 400 meals at the price of $5.00 apiece. That means you can eat for about 133 days if you eat three meals a day. We only have 120 days in the semester and not everyone will eat three times every day. Therefore, the Student Center Cafeteria being Constant Pass-friendly would be extremely beneficial. Some may argue that we are under-
estimating the prices of food within the Student Center Cafe. There could be a cap in place to assure that Constant Pass would apply to a certain amount. The cap could be $8.00 to establish a limit. So what happens when your meal exceeds $8? You would either pay the full amount or the remaining balance. These details can be negotiated at a later time. With these changes, it would make it easier for students to get the most out of their meal plans and maybe even lighten the load of dining hall workers. It would also help to relieve stress about making your dollars last.
Terica Wharton, an Athletic Training major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.
What Yankees Can Learn From The South The Mason-Dixon Line draws the divide between rudeness and kindness
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ong in existence has there been a negative stereotype associated with the Erin mathis Columnist Northern United States. Some cast Northerners as being rude and inconsiderate people. Not to say that the South does not have a fair share of negative stereotypes to combat as well, but as a Northerner and a considerate person, I am bothered by this untrue generalization. How could being born in a certain region dictate your kindness? Though I’m all for the nurture side of nature versus nurture debate, I refuse to believe
that parents in the north raise their children to be rude and inconsiderate. Out of this frustration has emerged a curiosity for the reasons behind this stereotype, because like all stereotypes, there is a small seed of truth somewhere. After a bit of research, I found the seed I was looking for. It comes from one single source: the pace of life. The pace of life, according to Dr. Robert V. Levine, a professor of psychology at California State University-Fresno, can be determined for an area by factors like average walking speed, speed at which one completes their work, the amount of people wearing watches and the speed at which a person converses with another. In America, seven of the nine cities with the fastest
pace of life were found to be in the Northeast. Furthermore, a study done by Dr. John Darley, a professor of psychology at Princeton University and Dr. Daniel Batson, a former professor of psychology at the University of Kansas, proves that people who live fast paced lives are much less likely to help others or show hospitality. In their study, subjects had to travel between two buildings. Each of the subjects, on their way, passed by a person shabbily dressed and slumped near the side of the road. From their findings, they concluded that subjects in a hurry to reach their destination were less likely to stop and help than those walking at a regular pace. So does living in the North make a person rude? Absolute-
ly not. Living in a city with a faster pace of life might have an effect on one’s hospitality, though. A survey in Travel and Leisure magazine ranked New York City as the rudest city in America. Close to follow were Miami at #2 and Los Angeles at #5. Though most “fast-paced” cities happen to be located in the North, it’s unfair to make generalizations about the north as having a unified inconsiderate attitude toward others. The North, much like any region, is far more diverse and colorful than the image that outsiders paint it to be. What can you do to combat this unfortunate stereotype associated with your region? Be kind. Be considerate. Break this stereotype and, in turn, surprise any visitors from the South. If you’re walking down
the street and see a homeless person, give him the change floating around the bottom of your purse or pocket. If someone’s rushing to your elevator, hold the button to keep the doors open for a few seconds longer. Don’t make excuses for not being kind. Though we live in a region of dates and deadlines, being in a hurry should not overpower your willingness to help others. If you agree that people from the North are kind and considerate, support your own opinion: go out and prove it.
Erin Mathis, an English major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.
Some Secrets Are Meant To Be Kept Post Secret Week 2013 fails to deliver sincere secrets
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othing spreads school spirit and support like Post Secrets Week, although I Monika bujas opinion editor have some discrepancies with the whole idea. I understand that it’s a good way for students to get things off their chest as well as to have fun, but here are my grievances with the idea. First of all, I have to talk about the lack of originality. In the previous years, I’ve noticed the continuous fad of making Internet references. If I read one more Post-It that says, “What does the Fox say?” or some other Internet meme/ rage comic parody, I will prob-
ably rip it off. This is Montclair State University’s “Post Secrets,” not a 4chan forum. I’m sure people have that bright idea thinking “Hey, make an Internet reference. No one will think of that.” Might as well write #supahwittydude and understand that there is always going to be someone who beats you to the punchline. I love it when someone posts a joke, but how about being a little more riveting and invent the joke yourself? This brings me to another horrible offense committed during this time of year: Mean Girls quotes. I love this movie as much as most girls do, and just like most of you, I can quote most of the movie, but every year I see it: a handful of Post-Its that have Mean Girls quotes on them. To see it every year during Post Secrets gets a little bit repetitive and old.
There are a lot of great movies out there that need some recognition during this week, and when someone understands a reference that’s a little less obvious, I think we can all learn to appreciate it a little more. There is also a huge problem with “sex secrets.” I’m not talking about the ones that admit to cheating on their significant others, although I see those quite a lot every year. When I talk about “sex secrets,” I am talking about the inappropriate posts that no one wants to read. When someone makes a terrible joke about having more that one set of genitalia, it’s just ridiculous. I also cannot contemplate what’s more agitating: reading someone bragging about their sex life or finding those “still a virgin, who wants me” posts. No one wants to hear
about your sex life. What if the other person involved reads it? I mean, if it was me reading it, I guess I would be a little embarrassed that you have no problem confessing this in a place where thousands of students can read it. It would make me wonder if you’ve told anyone else about said experience. As for the virgin booty call posts, I don’t really understand. I find it admirable that people profess that they are virgins, but then adding a “hit me up or leave your number” is kind of unusual. Whether you’re joking or not, I would neither give someone my number nor would I accept someone’s number in return. If this is some sort of running gag, it’s been overplayed. Lastly, there is a major concern for a lot of those who
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do post more serious secrets. It’s horrible to read that many people have suicidal thoughts and tendencies to inflict harm on themselves. I only hope that many of these individuals are seeking help through CAPS or other professionals. Post Secrets Week may have some issues, but overall, they are pretty entertaining to read. It’s meant to allow students to express themselves, to support one another and maybe just to entertain others. I only hope that Post Secrets Week will continue on as a tradition. Hopefully, there will be less clichés next year.
Monika Bujas, a Communications major, is in her second year as the Opinion Editor 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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the walking dead One exciting panel for dedicated fans was a look at the Walking Dead comic books and a celebration of their tenth anniversary, hosted by creator Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard, the comic book’s current artist. The panel itself was relatively quick, but there were a few exciting announcements that dedicated fans were thrilled to hear. Their enthusiasm could be felt in the packed studio room, left standing-room-only.
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Walking Dead Escape took place on Saturday, Oct. 12. participants could either choose to be survivors trying to escape the apocalypse – or the Walkers trying to destroy them.
On a more serious note, Kirkman also explained that the stories in the comic book and TV series will never perfectly match up. Additionally, Kirkman and Adlard work on small character spotlights that are featured at the end of various comic book issues.
One of the most interesting areas of Comic Con is the Artist Alley. This gigantic room was filled with rows and rows of different tables, all full of various artists showing off their work. Things being showcased varied from prints to comic books to portraits drawn on the spot.
One stand that drew a lot of attention was VIP 8-bits. The artists had an almost seven-foot wall with thousands of various 8-bit characters across the whole canvas. They were sponsoring their “8bit Challenge,” where participants paid $2 and tried to name 10 of the characters on display. If they successfully guessed the identity of 10 characters, they won a superhero of their choice done in 8-bit, with a banner that displays “I beat the 8-bit challenge.”
harry potter wand demonstration Although there were no panels for Potter fans, there was still an activity for them to enjoy. A Harry Potter fan group led a wand demonstration in the Comic Con family room, which was filled to capacity.
Fans of all ages lined up to learn different moves to perfect their magic skills. Demo wands were handed out for the crowd to work with as well. The event was led by various Potter “characters,” including Nymphadora Tonks, Severus Snape and Harry Potter himself.
Kirkman and Adlard briefly discussed changes coming to the comic, such as all-color issues as opposed to blackand-white issues. They recently hired a new inker who will help create an all-color issue that is soon to be released.
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‘Glee’ says Goodbye to Finn Morgan Megill Contributing Writer On the evening of Oct. 10, fans around the world cried as they watched an episode of Glee that they would never forget. Together, new and old fans of the show mourned the loss of the beloved character, Finn Hudson, played by Cory Monteith. In early July, friends and fans of the Glee star were surprised to find out that Monteith had unexpectedly died of a drug overdose at the age of 31. In a very tasteful and honest manner, the writers and cast of Glee carefully crafted an episode for the fifth season, titled “The Quarterback,” as a tribute to Monteith and the confident, loveable character he played on the show. The episode, which explores the vast differences of which people handle grief, was said to have been written to allow Monteith’s fans and television co-stars to mourn his passing and have closure. “The Quarterback” opened with the McKinley High New Directions on stage following Hudson’s funeral, performing “Seasons of Love” from the Broadway musical Rent. Dressed in all black, members of the glee club, both old and new, harmoniously remembered their former teammate and friend as well as all of the good memories shared with him. At the end of the song, a picture of Hudson was projected on a screen and everyone’s focus was shifted up toward him. Other members of the
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Cory Monteith as Finn Hudson. glee club also chose to honor Hudson through song. In the familiar setting of the choir room, Mercedes Jones (Amber Riley) was the first one to sing in Hudson’s honor. She emotionally belted out “I’ll Stand By You” by The Pretenders, which is a song that Hudson had sang to a sonogram in the first season of the show. In addition to Jones’ singing, both Artie Abrams (Kevin McHale) and Sam Evans (Chord Overstreet) sang James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” in their friend’s honor. Santana Lopez (Naya Rivera) also attempted to sing The Band
Perry’s hit “If I Die Young,” but was so overcome by builtup emotions that she couldn’t finish off the song. Finally, tough-guy Noah Puckerman (Mark Salling) sang Bruce Springsteen’s “No Surrender” in honor of his best friend. One of the main focuses of this episode is on the grieving process. And to teach a lesson, just as all episodes of Glee do, the members of the New Directions all cope with Hudson’s death in different ways. Lopez, who was always rude to Hudson, pushes any condolence away and can’t help but focus on how mean she was to
him when he was alive. Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), the director of the glee club, felt obligated to put on a strong front and not let any of his emotions out. Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch), a long-time rival of the glee club, admits regretting never being nice to Hudson and that she was actually looking forward to working alongside him as a teacher. Lastly, there’s Puckerman, who looked to Hudson for guidance who now feels the need to rebel and is lost without his best friend. From start to finish, “The Quarterback” is an episode of
Glee that will forever be remembered. The episode was filled with heart-wrenching scenes that captured the raw emotion brought forth by the actors. Romy Rosemont and Mike O’Malley, who play Finn’s parents on the show, completely broke down with grief, showing how incredibly heartbreaking it must feel for a parent to lose a child. Rachel Berry (played by Lea Michele, who was also Monteith’s girlfriend in real life) appeared in the last few minutes of the episode only to sing Adele’s version of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love” in honor of the man she loved both onscreen and off. The entire hour of the show was spent truly celebrating the man who was a natural-born leader and the glue that held the glee club together. One major thing to walk away with after watching “The Quarterback” episode is that it is important for people not to focus on how or why Monteith passed away, but to remember the positive impact he had on so many people during the course of his short lifetime.
An Olsen of Her Own Megan Rose Spinelli Contributing Writer Titanic. This sequel is following the first film’s lead with a release date of May 2015 and is expected to start the summer off with a bang. Olsen is no stranger to the entertainment industry, as she has watched her two older twin sisters grow up in front of the cameras on Full House and a variety of their own TV shows and movies. She is taking over the Olsen acting role as Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen focus on their fashion labels and clothing lines that include The Row, Elizabeth and James and Olsenboye. The 24 year-old actress is on the rise in the acting industry and has already starred in some movies. Olsen starred in Therese, a romantic thriller about adultery and murder in Paris in the 1860’s, which debuted at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 7. Her co-stars, Jessica Lange and Tom Felton, joined her at the film festival. The Avengers sequel is not the only film Olsen is appearing in alongside Jackson. Oldboy, directed by Spike Lee, stars the two actors along with Josh Brolin and Sharlto Copley. Olsen plays a social worker that gets involved with an advertising executive (Brolin) who is seeking revenge after being held captive without reason. This film is hitting the silver screen on Nov. 27. Olsen has another big movie coming out soon. Godzilla, a retelling of the origin of the science fiction monster in contemporary times, stars Olsen and is directed by Gareth Edwards. Olsen stars alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Bryan
Cranston. Godzilla opens in theaters on May 16, 2014. Olsen is taking Hollywood by
storm and keeping the Olsen name alive in the entertainment industry with a mul-
Elizabeth Olsen up for the Scarlet Witch in The Avengers.
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Elizabeth Olsen has joined the cast of The Avengers sequel, according to Samuel L. Jackson. Earlier this month, Jackson revealed to The Wall Street Journal that the younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen has been added to this highly anticipated sequel set to hit theaters in 2015. This 24 year-old actress is set to play the Scarlet Witch in The Avengers: Age of Ultron alongside Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., James Spader, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner and other highly acclaimed stars. This film, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team, is likely to start filming in February 2014, which was revealed by director Joss Whedon in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. It is being produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Most of the actors from the first movie are returning to reprise their roles, including Downey as Iron Man, Evans as Captain America, Johansson as Black Widow, Hemsworth as Thor, Ruffalo as The Hulk, Renner as Hawkeye and Jackson as Nick Fury. New superheroes are also being added to this line-up, such as Quicksilver being played by Aaron-Taylor Johnson and the Scarlet Witch, portrayed by Olsen as the reality-altering superhero. The first movie, The Avengers, opened in theaters May 4, 2012 and became the third highest-grossing film worldwide, following Avatar and
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Red Hawk Round Up
A look back at how MSU teams did each week Womens Soccer
The womens soccer team has been playing beyond exceptional. With their 3-0 win over RutgersCamden, the Red Hawks increased their record to a perfect 11-0. Not only was it the team’s tenth shutout of the year, it was their third game this season where they didn’t allow a single shot from an opposing player. They look to maintain their momentum when they host Eastern University and Rowan University in the coming days.
Football As the season pro-
gresses, the Red Hawks are showing more signs of improvement. MSU is still facing struggles in its ground game, but Ryan Davies is starting to find his footing under center. In MSU’s 21-16 loss to TCNJ, Davies threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns and completed 58 percent (22/38) of his passes. If the team can keep making small steps, they can salvage the season.
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With MSU’s 5-0 over Rhode Island, they improve to 10-2-1 on the season. The Red Hawks seem to have successfully bounced back from the 0-2-1 performance that they suffered in late September. The Red Hawks played excellent soccer, allowing Rhode Island to take 11 shots, only four of which were on target. Next, MSU hits the road to take on RutgersCamden in what will hopefully be their fourth straight win.
Field Volleyball Hockey Sadly, the Red Since last week, the
Hawks suffered their first loss of the season last week when they fell to Rowan in a 3-2 loss. The loss snaps MSU’s 25-game regularseason winning streak. However, the Red Hawks didn’t let that affect them and came back against Fairleigh Dickson for a 4-0 win. MSU will face off against TCNJ with seven games left in the season.
volleyball team has won its last three games. The Red Hawks defeated John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The College of Old Westbury and The City College of New York all in straight sets. The 11-6 Red Hawks now set their sights on this week’s opponents: William Paterson and Ramapo. With only four NJAC games left, the Red Hawks need to maintain their level of play.
‘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
Nick (Sports)
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Jonathan (Arts)
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Seahawks vs. Cardinals Patriots vs. Jets Buccaneers vs. Falcons Bengals vs. Lions Bills vs. Dolphins Cowboys vs. Eagles Bears vs. Redskins Rams vs. Panthers Chargers vs. Jaguars 49’ers vs. Titans Browns vs. Packers Texans vs. Chiefs Ravens vs. Steelers Broncos vs. Colts Vikings vs. Giants
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Cortland
3-0
3-2
Stockton
Morrisville
2-0
3-2
TCNJ
2-0
3-2
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NJAC
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10 - 3 - 2
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5-0
13 - 0
MSU
3-1
12 - 1
RU-Camden
4 - 0 - 2 12 - 0 - 2
TCNJ
4-1
10 - 1
TCNJ
3-1
10 - 2
TCNJ
3-2-1
Rowan
4-1
12 - 2
Kean
2-1
13 - 1
5-1
8-4-2
Rowan
2-1
3-2
MSU
2 - 1 - 2 10 - 2 - 2
Kean
4-1
8-3-1
Rowan
1-1
6-5
Brockport
1-1
2-3
RU-Newark
2 - 2 - 1 11 - 3 - 1
Stockton
3-2
10 - 5
W. Paterson
2-3
9-6
2-3-1
7-4-2
Ramapo
2-2
5-7
Stockton
1-2
9-4
2-3
6-5-2
RU-Camden
1-4
4-8-1
Ramapo
0-3
0 - 12
Kean
0-2
1-4
W. Paterson
W. Paterson
0-3
2-4
Ramapo
MSU
0-3
1-5
NJCU
2-3
6-6-1
W. Paterson
1-4
3-8-2
Rowan
1-4
7-7
RU-Newark
0-4
4-9-1
NJCU
0-5
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Kean
This Week 10/26 @ Morrisville 12 p.m. Last Week 10/12 Cortland 48, MSU 14
0-4-1 9-5-1
This Week 10/19 @ NJCU 2 p.m. Last Week 10/12 MSU 0, RU-Camden 0 (2OT)
This Week 10/19 vs. NJCU 6 p.m. Last Week 10/12 MSU 3, Rowan 1
This Week 10/19 vs. William Smith 12 p.m. Last Week 10/11 MSU 2, TCNJ 1
Who’s Hot This Week Aaron Williams Wide Receiver — Football Williams tied the MSU single-game record for receptions in MSU’s 48-14 homecoming loss to SUNY Cortland. Williams pulled in 12 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown.
Season Stats Receptions - 30 Yards - 380 Touchdowns - 2
Game of the Week Womens Soccer vs. NJCU Oct. 19, 6 p.m.
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The Montclarion • October 17, 2013 • PAGE 23
Red Hawk Round Up Womens Soccer
Nick Verhagen Sports Editor
The mens soccer team is showing very few signs of slowing down. With a 10-2-2 record, the Red Hawks will play three of their final five games at home. Of those five games, four are NJAC contests that give the Red Hawks a chance to solidify their playoff berth. The Red Hawks look to bounce back from a 0-0 tie to Rutgers-Camden when they take on Kean University.
Since last week, the womens soccer team has continued to play strong, consistent soccer. Now 13-0, the Red Hawks are only four games away from a perfect season. MSU extended its streak to 13 thanks to goals by Kerry Glynn and Francesca Gibson. Gibson’s two goals give her seven on the season while Glynn’s is her fourth. Next up for the Red Hawks are the 1-8-1 NJCU Gothic Knights.
Football
Very little can be said about the football team at this point in the season. Now 1-5, the season is looking relatively bleak for the Red Hawks. Averaging 240 yards of total offense per game, the only silver lining for the Red Hawks is that the first place NJAC team has a conference record of 3-0. If the Red Hawks can win their final four games, they may actually have a chance at making the playoffs.
Mens Soccer
Field Hockey
Goalkeeper Rebecca Brattole made six saves in a 2-1 Montclair win over The College of New Jersey this past Friday, keeping TCNJ scoreless until the final minutes of the game. Arielle Galgano and Stephanie Lewis each scored a goal for the Red Hawks. This was also the first time Montclair won over TCNJ in sequential battles since the 1979 and 1980 seasons.
Volleyball
Montclair recorded back-to-back sweeps this past week beating William Paterson on Oct. 10 and Ramapo College on Oct. 15. In each game the Red Hawks won three unanswered sets, securing massive wins. Freshman Melissa Terpstra scored 19 kills over the course of the two games and was named NJAC volleyball Rookie of the Week.
Homecoming Continued from page 1
The game was the 30th all-time meeting between the two fellow NJAC rivals entering the game, with Cortland leading the all-time series 17-11-1. The misery started early in the first quarter as a bad punt snap by the Red Hawks led to a 32-yard Red Dragons field goal by kicker Nick Daley with 10:42 left. It was then followed by a Red Dragons interception of Red Hawks sophomore quarterback Ryan Davies at the Montclair State 25 that lead to a touchdown pass from Cortland quarterback Tyler Augliano to wide receiver John Babin, making the score 10-0 Red Dragons with 8:23 left. Additionally, after forcing the Red Hawks to punt on their next possession, the Red Dragons scored another touchdown, a 23-yard run from backup quarterback Tyler Hughes with 3:14 left, making the score 17-0. Despite the early deficit, the Red Hawks fought back as Davies threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide receiver Aaron Williams with 2:54 left to make the score 17-7 at the end of the first quarter. Despite missing a
field goal on their next possession, Davies threw another touchdown pass on the possession afterwards with 11:25 left in the second quarter, this time to sophomore wide receiver Clinton Coffey to make the score 1714. Besides the two touchdowns, the Red Dragons dominated the rest of the game, as they scored three touchdowns in the second quarter, two from Augilano with one each to Babin and wide receiver Dave Spencer. The other was a nine-yard run from running back Justin Autera to make the score 38-14 at halftime. The Red Dragons added a field goal from Daley with 4:10 left in the third quarter, followed by another touchdown with 8:59 left in the fourth quarter from Hughes to Babin to make the final score 48-14, giving Cortland an 18-11-1 record in the all-time series. In total, with his two touchdowns, Davies finished the game completing 11 of 16 passes for 164 yards and one interception before departing in the second quarter due to injury while his backup, sophomore Gabe DiMasi, completed 10 of 19 passes for 118 yards and an
interception. Senior running back A.J. Scoppa led Montclair State in rushing, as he ran for 85 yards and threw an interception on a pass he made in the third quarter. Montclair barely passed Cortland in rushing yards with 354 versus their 353. Additionally, wide receiver Aaron Williams set a new school record in receiving, as he finished with 12 receptions and 153 receiving yards along with his touchdown in the first quarter, while Chris Coffey and freshman wide receiver Malcom Robinson finished with three receptions each. On defense, senior linebacker Adnan Sakuri recorded eight tackles while senior captain Dan Avento and junior defensive back C.J. Conway each recorded seven tackles. Additionally, freshman defensive tackle Kevin Bless recorded the only sack of the game for Montclair State. Despite the loss, the Homecoming spirit did not dampen the Montclair State faithful, as Sprague Field became a festive atmosphere for the majority of the game. The crowd cheered when the team made a huge play and booed when Cortland scored and
fighting. It helped to show how we really can take the loss from Rowan and learn from it.” On Monday, senior midfielder Jennifer Tafro and freshman midfielder/ forward Arielle Galgano were respectively named
NJAC Field Hockey Offensive Player and Rookie of the Week. This is the second time this season Tafro won this award. She recently became the second Montclair State player ever to compile 100 career points. Tafro cur-
Photo Courtesy of Sports Information.
Aaron Williams found a silver lining in MSU’s 48-14 loss when he tied the school record for single-game receptions. forced key turnovers. The crowd also was thrilled by the various activities that took place at halftime, including performances from the MSU cheerleaders, the Pep Band, the Complexions dance team and the Drums of Thunder drum line as well as recognition of Montclair State’s Hall of Fame Alumni. Although the game was out of reach in the second half, most of the crowd stayed for the postgame announcement of this year’s Homecoming king and queen, which were Joe Donnelly of Pi Kappa Alpha and
Danielle Iannetta of Sigma Delta Tau, respectively. Additionally, the first place runner-ups were Nina Baratti of Admissions Ambassadors and Casey Coleman from Players while the second place runner-ups were Dann Truitt of RecBoard and Ali Longo of Players. The Red Hawks have this coming week off before their next game on Oct 26, an away game at NJAC rival Morrisville State for a 12 p.m. contest. The following game will be at home on Nov. 2, when NJAC rival William Patterson comes to town for a 6 p.m. contest.
rently leads the NJAC in goals (14) and points (34). Galgano scored a goal in each game this past week, as she is now seventh on the team in scoring. MSU welcomed the Drew University Rangers to Sprague Field on Oct. 16
at 7 p.m. The Red Hawks will also take on the William Smith Herons at 12 p.m. on Oct. 19. Both games this week for Montclair State are out-of-conference games.
Hockey Continued from page 24 Lions scored a late goal to make the match interesting, but they were not able to find the net again. “The win over TCNJ was great,” said Rauchbach after the game. “They’re obviously our biggest rival and it was great to come out
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MSU Bounces Back for 13-1 Red Hawks looking strong with six left Mike Panepinto Staff Writer
The womens field hockey team at Montclair State rebounded from their only loss of the season to their arch-rival Rowan by winning both of their games last week. The two victories raised the Red Hawks’ record to 12-1 overall and 3-1 in the NJAC (New Jersey Athletic Conference). MSU Field Hockey is currently ranked #1 overall in Division III, according to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. “We responded from the loss in a way that made us only want to play harder,” said senior captain and defender Sierra Rauchbach
after the team’s first loss to Rowan. On Oct. 8, Montclair State defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson-Madison Devils, 4-0 on the road. At the 6:44 point, senior midfielder Stephanie Lewis found her counterpart Jennifer Tafro, who collected the team’s first goal from a deflection off the Devils’ goalkeeper. At the half, MSU was up on FDU-Madison 1-0. Less than two minutes into the second half, freshman midfielder/forward Arielle Galgano scored her first goal of the match by way of a put-back goal. The assist was credited to freshman forward Gianna Moglino. Moglino came back roughly seven minutes lat-
er and notched a goal of her own, thanks to an assist from Rauchbach. Then, at the 49:35 mark of the game, senior midfielder Brooke Hullings connected with Tafro who picked up her second goal of the contest, and who concluded the scoring for the Red Hawks. On Oct. 11, Montclair State hosted the TCNJ Lions and eked out a tight 2-1 win. MSU started the scoring in the 18th minute when freshman midfielder/ forward Danielle Butrico hooked up with Galgano, who gave MSU the early 1-0 lead. At the 58th minute, Tafro found Lewis to put the Red Hawks up 2-0. The Hockey continued on Page 23.
Photo Courtesy of Sports Information. Senior midfielder Jennifer Tafro fighting for the ball. Tafro currently leads the Red Hawks with 14 goals.
Tri-State Trying to Not Disappoint Corey Aron Staff Writer
Our local professional sports in 2013 haven’t been too kind to the TriState area. It’s bad enough in having to drift through postseason baseball as if it weren’t happening. Football has been a wash. Now, local teams in the NHL have only made matters worse. Granted, the season has just started, but from just watching the handful of games so far, both the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils have indicated they’re already going to tank. The Rangers on paper just haven’t correlated
well on the ice. During this past offseason, the organization was looking towards hiring the legendary Mark Messier to possibly take over the bench. Instead, they opted to go with the proven track record of Alain Vigneault. However, the team’s adjustment period may take far longer than expected for players to get adapted to Vigneault’s new system, especially since top player Rick Nash will be out indefinitely, suffering from concussion-like symptoms. To put things into perspective, the Blueshirts are already last in the league in terms of goal differential. “It’s probably the first time in all my years in New York we’ve looked this bad, if you look at the results,” said goalie Henrik Lundqvist.
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He acknowledged that they’ve been going up against some tough teams, but Lundqvist had gone even further. After their 6-0 shutout in last week’s game in Anaheim, Lundqvist said, “We may even be getting exposed out there.” This isn’t exactly how the Rangers want their goalie to be feeling, especially since his contract will be up by the end of the season. It seems like a distant memory when the Devils made that remarkable run into the Stanley Cup two seasons ago. The disappointment in losing their two superstar players has really taken this team back quite a few steps. They’re winless after their first six games, including three overtime losses. Head coach Peter DeBoer said, “You have two choices: you turn it into a morgue, you walk around and everybody is down. I don’t think that’s productive. The reality is the last four games we’ve been tied or with the lead going into the third. So we are doing good things. We’re not getting beat, 6-1, every night. So there are some good things happening.”
“If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?” - Vince Lombardi
New Jersey Devils
Buffalo Sabres
14th in Conference (3 pts) 0-3-3 10-pt margin of loss
14th in Conference (3 pts) 1-6-1 10-pt margin of loss
New York Rangers
Philadelphia Flyers
15th in Conference (2 pts) 1-4-0 16-pt margin of loss
15th in Conference (2 pts) 1-6-0 10-pt margin of loss
The New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers all have records of .200 or less. At least one positive is that their new acquisitions in getting Jaromir Jagr, Damien Brenner and Michael Ryder seems to be panning out, as they’ve contributed for 7 out of the 11 team’s goals scored. The Philadelphia Flyers can be thrown into the mix of bad teams around the area, considering it only took three games for head coach Peter Laviolette to
have gotten ousted. The New York Islanders seem to be the only decent team, but they’re still going to have to go through some more growing pains before proving to the rest of the league they’re legitimate contenders. It’d be nice to praise local teams, but until they can show us otherwise, we’ll just have to hope things will somehow turn around.
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