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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Environment and Nutrition Panel Shows Small Choices Can Make a Bigger Change

Pictured above from left to right: Jorge Lorenzo Trueba, Teresa Fiore, Maurizio Cellura and Wayne DeFeo.

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of Palermo: Italy, remarks by assistant professor Jorge Lorenzo Trueba of earth and environmental studies at Montclair State and Wayne Defeo, of the associated Environmental Consulting in New Jersey.

DeFeo founded the DeFeo Associates; a full-service environment consulting firm that provides clients with environmental expertise with a strong focus on environmental sustainability.

Driven by economic, cultural and environmental factors, the presentation emphasized the important inheritance of what impacts our food system. Some examples of these influences include global trends in population, food availability, cost changes in the supply chain, food waste and water.

One of Cellura’s main points focused on how the food chain impacts the environment. This

includes resource inputs eventually being processed into pressure outputs.

An example of a resource input is fossil fuels through distribution, resulting in pressure outputs in greenhouse gasses and air pollutants.

Cellura also touched on the subject of the current paradoxes of food and nutrition and life cycle thinking (LCT).

LCT aims to facilitate the generation and application of science based life cycles at any sustainable relation. It further prevents moving problems from one life cycle step to another, while capturing the complexity hidden behind a product.

Dakota Eaton, a junior nutrition and food science major, attended the seminar with intentions to learn more about possible food choices and tips for their future career.

“I hope to go into self-practic-

ing, owning a business on plantbased nutrition, dietetics and holistic health care,” Eaton said.

The presentation also highlighted what society can do to improve a more resourceful way of retaining a sustainable food system going forward.

Small steps that can aid in a bigger change can be created with better technical knowledge on how the environment affects our food, having a shorter supply chain and reducing food waste and losses.

Amargio Couture, who is currently studying dietetics in her graduate program, has already taken useful environmentally friendly steps in her own home.

“I have a glass straw at home and I use mostly reusable containers,” Couture said. “I’m doing everything I can to reduce my carbon footprint.”

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FEATURE

OPINION

ENTERTAINMENT

p. 3 Montclair State Students Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

p. 4 Student Side Hustle: Noelle Park has a Heart for Art (Curation)

Lauren Lamantia Contributing Writer The connection between environment and nutrition.

Students and staff gathered at the Feliciano School of Business on Thursday for a panel presentation of the Critical Made in Italy series entitled “Environment and Nutrition.”

The panel, presented by The Theresa and Lawrence R. Inserra Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies, explored the case of farms, companies and towns in Sicily and New Jersey whose successful sustainability within food production, consumption and distribution resulted in stories about environmental protection.

Moderated by Teresa Fiore of the Inserra Chair, the panel included presentations by Dr. Maurizio Cellura of University

p. 18 p. 14 “Higher Dining Prices Student Artist Profile: Claudia Stephenson Shouldn’t Lead to Lower Quality Food”

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Nine Rapes Continue to Dominate Campus Reports Nine rapes have been reported on campus for the 20182019 school term, according to the Montclair State University Annual Security Report, which was released on Oct. 1. This in accordance with the 1990 Jeanne Clery Act. The report shows an increase in dating abuse with seven accounts along with nine rapes, which remained consistent from the 2017 report.

According to a statement from Capt. Kieran Barrett from the Montclair State University Police Department (UPD), “Crime numbers tend to fluctuate from year to year but remain relatively constant overall. Some years we may see an increase in theft while other years the numbers go down.”

By law, the Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities in the United States to disclose information regarding crime on campus.

Also included in the report was an increase of stalking, aggravated assault, and burglary , with three, four and seven records respectively.

“The university police is committed to the protection of lives and property here at [Montclair State University] and have longstanding prevention programs in self-defense, theft prevention and sexual assault awareness,” Barrett said.

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p. 28 Student Athlete Profile: Brennan Ray

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Red Hawk Rap Sheet Thursday, Sept. 26 Richardson Hall: A faculty member within the Center of Computing & Information Science reported the theft of computers. This case is under investigation.

Thursday, Sept. 26 Feliciano School of Business: A faculty member within the building reported that a central processing unit was removed from a room. This case is under investigation.

Monday, Sept. 30 On campus: Resident-student Ryan McCarthy was arrested for possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

This arrest is stemming from an incident that occurred on Sept. 23. After contacting the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office assistant prosecutor, it was confirmed that a medical marijuana card from the state of Maine is not recognized by the state of New Jersey. The student was processed and released with a court date for the Little Falls Municipal Court.

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Monday, Sept. 30 Blanton Hall: Patrol officers responded to a report of a theft. Upon arrival they met with a resident-student that reported a phone charger and Popeye’s uniform hat was missing. The approximate value of the items is $20.00.

This incident is currently under investigation.

Friday, Sept. 27 Williams Hall: Officers responded to a noise complaint.

Upon their arrival, they discovered several open containers of alcohol and proceeded to investigate. The following students were charged with underage alcohol consumption: Abigail Biala, Paolo Manigo, Rhystan Pangilinan, Moiraalys Teves, Jett Coronado and Robert Manlapig. In addition, Lizette Ungco, who is 21, was charged with providing alcohol to a person under 21. All parties are scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal court.

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Tuesday, Oct. 1 University Police: A student reported a theft of debit card numbers. The student reported that there was a charge of $200.90, on a bank statement which they did not approve of.

The student called the company that made the charge and it was determined the order was made by their roommate.

The student does not wish to pursue charges at this time.

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Montclair State Students Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

Students made posters after spreading red sand at Montclair State University.

Kelvin Jimenez Michaca Contributing Writer As a part of the 9/11 National Day of Service, Krystal Woolston, assistant director at the Center for Community Engagement, along with 18 students, spread red sand on Montclair State University’s grounds in effort to raise awareness of human trafficking on Sept. 14.

For the last 12 years, students, staff and faculty at Montclair State have united for two large days of service at the beginning of each semester. One hosted on the Saturday closest to 9/11 and the other on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “[On] National Day of Service, in September, we do a full day of service as a reminder for those who served during 9/11,” Woolston said. “The way we believe you can really honor those first responders is through providing service to your local community.”

Woolston, who is also the co-chair of the education committee for the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT), is responsible for hosting different educational events around human trafficking. It was at one of the coalition meetings where she heard about the Red Sand Project and decided to share it with the Montclair State community.

“The concept behind red sand is that oftentimes those who are more susceptible to being trafficked are people who have fallen through the cracks of our society; you are literally bring-

ing attention to the cracks of our sidewalks,” Woolston said.

Molly Gochman first launched Red Sand Project in 2014, after realizing the depths to which slavery continues to be a contemporary reality. According to antislavery.org, globally, an estimated 40.3 million individuals live in slavery, whether in forced marriages, forced labor or for sexual exploitation. Gochman recognized that to find a solution to such a widespread challenge, increased public awareness and engagement would be essential, as stated on redsandproject.org.

For the students who signed up, their service consisted of three

Photo courtesy of Krystal Woolston

components. The students had to learn about human trafficking, educate the Montclair State community on what human trafficking is and its symptoms, and take action by sharing and spreading red sand throughout campus.

Belinda Olmo, a senior English major, was one of the students who volunteered for the event.

“Human trafficking doesn’t only happen outside of our country, it happens within the United States and it’s always good to see the signs, effects and changes in people that are in danger,” Olmo said. “This topic needs to be discussed at Montclair State

Red sand outside Center For Environmental and Life Science.

because not many people know that human trafficking happens in New Jersey.”

Victoria Namnama, a senior English and linguistics major, approved of the red sand on campus.

“I wasn’t aware of the Red Sand Project. I didn’t know that it was supposed to raise awareness about human trafficking,” Namnama said. “More people should know about this. It’s an important topic that needs to be talked about.”

Human trafficking is estimated to claim up to 20 million victims worldwide, with 150,000 in the United States. Despite this, only 179 cases of sex and

labor trafficking have been reported in New Jersey, according to njhumantrafficking.org.

“If we don’t talk about the things that are challenging, how do we solve them?” Woolston said. “How do we fix anything if we don’t actually talk about it? Raising that awareness and opening those conversations, I think, is really important.”

If you or someone you know is subjected to human trafficking, contact the New Jersey Human Trafficking hotline at (855-3636548), or the National Human Trafficking hotline at 1-(888)373-7888 or text BeFree to (2333733), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Curators Noelle Park and Chai Silva pose with the artists by the gallery sign.

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Student Side Hustles: Noelle Park has a Heart for Art (Curation) Casey Masterson Assistant Feature Editor

In the job market, the requirement of having experience in your respective field before your big break is becoming increasingly popular. Many students may find this to be a challenge, as their lives are made hectic enough by the required academic-social life of a student.

Noelle Park, a senior double major in art history and German studies, has added the impressive effort of curating an art gallery into her already busy student schedule. Park has co-curated an art gallery, entitled ‘O,’ with Montclair State alumna Chai Silva at the Index Art Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Park found out about this internship opportunity from Montclair State’s own professor, Asha Garpat, in her 3D design class. As if to return the favor, Park chose Montclair State students and alumni to be featured in her art gallery.

“I wanted to represent Montclair BFA (Bachelor in Fine Arts) and MFA (Masters in Fine Arts) students [and] share their work with the Newark community,” Park said.

Park and Silva were able to collaborate to make their vision a success.

“Noelle is the one that got the

space and dealt with a lot of the language,” Silva said. “I did more of the promotion.”

As you might expect, curating the art gallery was not an easy task. Silva claimed that they only had two and a half days to set up their gallery.

“It was hard, but I love dedicating my time toward projects like this,” Park said. “It allows me to be

creative and create an experience for artists they will never forget.”

The art gallery itself was connected to another art gallery, and encompassed a large ballroom-like space. Five different artists occupied this space and displayed their art for their audience to see.

Art pieces included photography, sculptures, paintings and a live dance

Abigail Diecidue poses by her art.

performance. The artists stood by their masterpieces, in order for the public to pick their brains. As all of the artists represented the Montclair State community, the gallery displayed the various talents that are cultivated and brought to life in the art program.

The most important aspect of curating, other than making sure all runs smoothly, is keeping the

Photo courtesy of Edward DuCoin

artists happy.

Bhakti Gundani, a Montclair State alumna, presented a rather unique corner of the exhibit. Her art depicted skulls on lamps, eyes in landscape and a Lord of the Rings quote to tie them all together.

“Noelle and Chai pulled the best out of the artists,” Gundani said.

‘O’ is Gundani’s second gallery to date and she expressed confidence that this would help get her name out there.

Abigail Diecidue, a senior fine arts major and business minor, presented a 2D style representation of different themes ranging from relaxation to a car crash. Diecidue loves the publicity that she will receive from ‘O’.

“It’s cool to be in an art gallery not sanctioned by the school,” Diecidue said. “Anything outside that makes you more marketable.”

Diecidue also appreciates that Park and Silva gave Montclair State students a chance to express themselves.

“It was so cool to take Montclair State specific artists,” Diecidue said.

“It’s a small community doing big things elsewhere.”

Park and Silva have truly created a fascinating and beautiful display of Montclair State’s own artists. If you want to give it a visit, ‘O’ is operating until Oct. 10.

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Food Truck Festival Fills the Field with Food and Fun Alexa Spear Feature Editor

A sea of brightly colored umbrellas filled Yogi Bera Stadium to shield families from the beaming rays of the sun.

The bustling, energized crowd assembled on the baseball field as they debated which craving to indulge.

On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Montclair State University community gathered at the third annual Yogi Bera Stadium Food Truck Festival to celebrate a day of “feasting and fun.”

Over 25 local eateries like Clydes, Churroland, Empanada Guy, Empanada Lady, House of Cupcakes, Shake Shack, Star of the Seafood, Taste of Poland, Texas Smoke Barbecue and

The Oreo Fix offered delicious options that everyone could enjoy.

The sounds of Alternative Groove were amplified across the field and played behind sounds of children engaging in backyard games and climbing on inflatable obstacles.

Included in the cost of admission, Yogi Bera Museum & Learning Center offered admission to their latest exhibit titled “Discover Greatness: An Illustrated History of Negro Leagues Baseball.” The center also has “PITCH!” an interactive throwing velocity test and was showing classic baseball movies throughout the day.

With a variety of events and activities, the stadium transformed into a community gathering for the whole family.

Food trucks offered tacos, cupcakes and everything in between at the festival.

Alternative Groove hosted a special guest during their performance.

Guests sat back and relaxed with their family and friends during the event.

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Yogi Bera Stadium transformed into a community gathering space as families filled the field.

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With few healthy options at the event, Kyra Maffia | The Montclarion this pup decided to eat some salad, fresh off the roots.

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Faculty Spotlight: Professor Sultana

Professor Sultana is originally from Bangladesh.

Purnasree Saha Staff Writer

Kazi Zakia Sultana came from Bangladesh and started teaching at Montclair State University in the computer science department in fall 2018 as a full-time professor.

Sultana earned her bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from Bangladesh University of Technology in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She then got her master’s degree in 2011 from Wayne University in Detroit, Michigan.

Next, Sultana earned her Ph.D. at Mississippi State University in August of 2018. After she graduated, she started to work as an assistant professor in September 2018.

Research is what led her to have an interest in teaching.

“Independence of doing the work in my

way happens in a teaching profession,” Sultana said.

Sultana continues to perform research while she teaches others and values the ability to work independently. However, she also appreciates working alongside others that share her passion for computer science and engineering.

“On campus I enjoy working with colleagues and with their collaboration,” Sultana said.

She first started teaching undergraduate students in business programs and was focused on introductory concepts.

“I taught students who were business majors and I introduced the concepts of mathematics and algebra,” Sultana said.

“After teaching students with business majors, I then moved to the University to teach in the computer science and engineering department.”

This semester she is teaching computational concepts, which involves python

Kristoffer Fernandez | The Montclarion This semester Sultana is teaching computational concepts, which involves python programming and software engineering.

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programming and software engineering.

Richard Barber, a senior computer science major, has taken a course with Sultana and believes she creates a welcoming atmosphere for students to learn.

“Sultana gives students the chance to ask questions about certain topics that are discussed in class,” Barber said.

“Also, she allows many students to participate in class by grouping them up and allowing them to work on the task at hand.”

Sultana shared that teaching at Montclair State means that she is not able to see her family during the semester.

“I don’t teach during the summer session because my husband lives in another state and I go and visit him,” Sultana said. “During the summer I also enjoy doing research either at home or on campus. When I do research at home, I have collaboration with other campuses and do it on Skype.”

Professor Sultana has earned a PhD in computer science.

In her downtime, Sultana enjoys watching international films within the adventure and thriller genres. The movies that she watches are either in Indian or English. She also enjoys reading books and magazines during her free time.

Gardening is another hobby for Sultana, but she doesn’t have the chance now because she is living in a rental home.

“Whenever there are events going on campus such as career fairs and concerts with different students I like to attend those as well,” she said.

Sultana hopes to continue her career at Montclair State where she considers teaching more advanced courses in the future.

“If I get the chance to teach graduate courses, then I will teach it at [Montclair State],” Sultana said.

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Amani Alqaralleh hopes to guide pre-major students in the right direction.

Photo courtesy of Yennifer Rodriguez

What You Need to Know About the New University College Fellowship Program Amanda Brown Staff Writer

Starting this fall, the new University College freshman class embarks on a new chapter. The University College student seminar lectures are now taking a shift in a more welcoming environment.

Since University College is new to Montclair State University, they are taking a different approach in guiding those who are “pre-major,” previously referred to as undeclared. In the past year, they offered the Peer Mentorship Program in order to aid undeclared students with assistance.

Professor Swain Sanchez believes that this new program will help students reach their goals. “[The University College Fellowship Program] is focused on helping students not only transition into college but also support the goals of University College, which is supporting our pre-major students,” Sanchez said.

The University College Fellowship Program currently consists of about 60

fellows in total, 55 of which are the student success fellows. Fellows help guide and push pre-major freshmen in the right direction.

Five of the fellows work in an advisement capacity and work with students on a peer-on-peer academic advising level.

This job can be found in the office of University College, located in the library.

The combination of fellows and lectures provides guidance and resources while also creating a healthy community within the classrooms.

Liliana Esmail is a sophomore majoring in molecular biology and Arabic. Transitioning from her role as an orientation leader, Liliana discovered the opportunity of becoming a fellow, which also allows her to pursue her passion for leadership.

“For me to be a part of [those who make] an impact on the students, I really thought it was something I would look forward to,” Esmail said.

Being a pre-major herself, Liliana felt thrilled to be a part of this new transition in University College.

Miguel Rodriguez is a sophomore pre-majoring in communications as well

A University College “Fellow” helping students transition into their major.

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Liliana Esmail poses outside of the Center for Envi- Amanda Brown | The Montclarion ronmental and Life Sciences building. as a student success fellow.

“I feel like we joined because we want to give the freshmen something that we didn’t have,” Rodriguez said. “More of a support system, more of a one-on-one type of attention.”

In the past, Rodriguez has interacted with incoming freshmen. He’s been a Red Hawk for a day and has done overnight stays, as well as give personalized tours around campus.

Amani Alqaralleh is a senior majoring in business administration with a concentration in marketing. She also helps out with this University College program.

“It’s already hard enough for freshmen to navigate through their next four years in a whole different type of environment, particularly with pre-major students,” Alqaralleh said. “It’s like another added pressure to it, so if I can help them get out of that funk or help guide them in the right direction, like that’s gonna make me happy.”

Being a transfer student from two pre-

vious institutions herself, the “new student” experience is the reason behind why Alqaralleh has such a drive to give back to her community.

Josh Mariscal, a senior majoring in communication studies, is also one of people among the student success fellows. With his constant devotion to numerous clubs and leadership positions on campus, this “new” job was nothing new to him.

“I saw this as the natural next step for me throughout the years here at Montclair State,” Mariscal said. “I kept on taking more and more positions such as this [one], whether it [was] CAMP (Commuter Assistance Mentorship Program) mentorship, working with WAM (Weekends at Montclair) or orientation.

It all just lead up to me having a passion for students, and so I just saw this as the next position for me.”

For some, trying something new never gets old. This gives students on campus an opportunity to give back and gain leadership roles themselves.

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Restaurant Review

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Turtle + The Wolf: Great Food, Great Atmosphere

Turtle + The Wolf opened in Upper Montclair, New Jersey in the Fall of 2015.

Kevin Doyle Contributing Writer

The modern dining room felt warm and inviting as I was led through the restaurant by the waitress. Christmas lights and contemporary art on the wall followed me to my seat. As I got settled, I peered over the counter, decorated with cookbooks and seasonal fruits, and into the kitchen. I felt like I was back home in my grandma’s kitchen.

Turtle + The Wolf is a small American bistro style restaurant located in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. It’s the perfect spot to take someone out on a first date or to grab a quick meal with friends.

The name comes from the two clan symbols of the Lenape Indians that originally lived in the Montclair area. The owner thought this would be a cool way to give the restaurant some historical context.

Weekends are normally crowded so it is best to make a reservation ahead of time.

They offer patio seating and eight countertop seats for walk-in guests.

Lauren Hirschberg, the owner and chef of the eatery, has had years of experience in the food industry from his previous employment with Craft located in Manhattan.

The menu offers a variety of American bistro-styled dishes with a creative flare carefully developed by Hirschberg. Many of their ingredients come from local farms around New Jersey.

Their menu changes occasionally depending on the ingredients available, all while keeping the bones of the menu intact.

“We try to work with people and farmers who are doing things the right way and try to make most of our stuff in house,” Hirschberg said. “We even buy our burrata year-round at the farmers market.”

The dishes at Turtle + The Wolf range from shaved fennel salad to shucked oysters and Spanish octopus terrine.

The countertop Kevin Doyle | The Montclarion seats are adorned with beautiful plants and rustic decorations that create the atmosphere of being inside someone’s home.

Photo courtesy of Turtle + The Wolf If you’re not sure what something is, just ask one of the servers nearby, they are very helpful.

Most of the entrees are averagely priced, but some are more on the expensive side. However, I think the money spent is totally worth it, especially since the chefs cook everything with high quality ingredients shipped locally to the restaurant.

“We also offer family style meals designed for six or more people,” Hirschberg said. “We accidentally became known for our fried chicken. It’s super popular. People know you have to call ahead and plan for that.”

I ended up ordering the beef brisket tartare with crostini. I knew I liked beef brisket but I never had tartare before so I figured I’d try something new.

I’m so glad I did.

The crunchy crostini bread coupled with the soft smoked brisket meat created a balanced texture. The meat tasted fresh with a good blend of spic-

Kevin Doyle | The Montclarion Black garlic aioli sauce and egg yolk topped the perfectly smoked beef brisket tartare.

es. The egg yolk and black garlic aioli formed a perfect pairing on top of the brisket.

When my meal arrived I was surprised at first because I was expecting something a little larger, since the tartare barely covered half of the plate.

However, at the end I was actually stuffed and could not think about eating anything else.

Actually, that’s a lie. I got dessert too.

The dessert menu is simple with just three options to choose from so I chose the powdered donuts with blueberry glaze. After my delicious entree, I had high expectations and the donuts did not disappoint. They were light, airy and sweet combined with the blueberry glaze drizzled on top.

I’ll definitely be making another visit here very soon to try more of their unique dishes. If you’re an adventurous eater and like trying new things, check out Turtle + The Wolf. You won’t be disappointed.

Powdered donuts Kevin Doyle | The Montclarion with sweet blueberry glaze.

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Open to the Public & Free!

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A WORLD VIEW: POLICIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION Presented by Dr. Francesc Pedró

9am Thursday, October 10th

THE BAHAMAS

Building Resilient Communities after Hurricane Dorian Presented by Debbie Deal

9am Friday, October 11th

Wednesday, October 9th at 9:00am

The Galapagos: Creating Sustainable and Inclusive Communities

Presented by Mayor Ángel Yánez Vinueza, Mayor of the Cantón de SantaCruz Galapagos, Ecuador

Full conference agenda available at:

Global Expo

For more information, please contact: Keith Johnson Email: johnsonkei@montclair.edu P: (973) 655-7604

October 10,2019 12:00pm-1pm

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Sponsored by: The Office of International Engagement

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Kyle Hughes (left) and Tommy Wyville (right) skateboard through the streets of Montclair State University.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK Submit your Montclair State related images.

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Felipe Costa helps students cross the street.

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Students practice at Memorial Auditorium.

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The stairs in front of Blanton Hall.

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A student stares at their smart phone.

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JOBS AND CLASSIFIEDS $12-$15 hourly / Student Photographer and interior design internship / Montclair A high-end residential interior designer in the Montclair area has 2 paid internship positions available. They are looking for a student to work with their team one day per week or even bi-monthly taking detail shots of some of their interiors, and shooting candid shots of them working on client projects.

Candidate must have their own camera and own transportation, and have some training in using a camera and an editing program like Photoshop. The 2nd internship opportunity would be on the design side, following up with vendors on orders, helping prep for client presentations, making digital furniture/fabric collages, etc. Must have Photoshop and Microsoft Office experience, be positive, hardworking and punctual. Both positions pays $12 - $15 per hour for both positions, up to 8 hrs a week for each. If interested please contact: sarahelizabethdecor@gmail.com

After-School Care/ 3 days a Week / Cedar Grove Looking for reliable child care T, W, Th. 2:40-4:30 for a 13 year old.

Includes picking up our son at school in Cedar Grove and bringing him to our home. Must have clean driving record and like pets!

Available immediately.

Please email ldfranzese@verizon.net.

$20/HR: Driver/Dog walker needed for Upper Montclair family Seeking a responsible person to assist Upper Montclair family with driving 8th and 10th graders from school and to/from sports and music practices, and walking friendly dog. Must have reliable car and good driving record, and strong references. Nonsmoking home.

Flexible for weekdays/weeknights, but reliability is critical. Please contact: judigermano@gmail.com.

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$3999 /2007 Toyota Prius - Blue four door Car for sale with 105,000 miles.

Sell as is - Good condition. State Inspection current, no accidents, brand new battery. If interested, please call or text (412) 302-3522 $24-$27 / Part Time Home Health Aide/CNA An entrepreneur seeking a reliable home health aide for 84 year old mom. Applicant must have 1+ years of experience. Candidate must be available Monday - Friday, 5 hrs daily with a hourly pay rate of $24-$27. If you are interested contact Mr. Edward (edwaards2000@gmail.com) for more details.

Mother’s helper needed / 3 -4 days per week / Montclair Looking for a reliable and kind after school babysitter / mother’s helper for two children ages 2 and 4. Responsibilities include helping with dinner, bath time, and light cleanup. Hours are approximately 4-7:30 pm, 3-4 days / week. Occasional weekend babysitting as well.

Prior experience with children preferable. Please email: jordy.reisman@gmail.com with resume.

Reliable After School Babysitter needed/ 5 days a week/ Montclair Looking for a reliable and kind after school babysitter for two girls (ages 10 and 5) starting asap.

Responsibilities include picking up at the bus stop or at school, driving to after school activities in the Montclair area, prepping dinner & light clean up. Possibly more hours available on a needed basis. Regular hours are 3:30/3:45-5:30/5:45 Monday through Friday. Prior experience with children, clean driving record, and use of own reliable vehicle required. Please email: mhorowitz7@yahoo.com

$25 hourly / Math tutor needed / Teaneck or Skype Tutor needed for 5th and 6th grade material.

Please send email to snowball7091@aol.com (Attn Barbara Farkas).

Seeking a graduate student in Psychology or Education / Teaneck or Skype Must have the ability to break down material into small learning outcomes. The successful candidate must have strong skills in planning and organizing materials in preparation for an Early Childhood Certification Examination.

Please email resume, experience, availability and hourly rate to Snowball7091@aol.com (Attention Barbara Farkas).

In search of an after-school sitter for our 4 y/o son Would involve picking up at his preschool by 6pm, driving him home, and hanging out until my husband or I get home from work (usually by 6:45, 7:15 at the latest).

We will need the occasional day in September, but by October need M-F. We both work in the city so we need someone reliable and willing to commit. It’s a very easy gig for the right person. If willing/ available, there is also the opportunity for extended hours on nights when we both need to work late.

Please contact amandadekker85@gmail.com if interested. $150-$250 per week/ dog walker needed Looking for an individual, to walk dogs, part time, in the Montclair/ Glen Ridge area, starting immediately. Responsibilities include: walks, occasional transport, feeding, securing property & possible overnight sitting. Candidate must have a love for animals, be reliable, honest and have great references. Hours needed are Monday through Friday, from 11:00am – 2:30pm. Use of own, reliable vehicle required. If interested, please email Liz, at rrodwick@comcast.net, or text (973) 819-9893.

$20/ Babysitter Needed, Montclair Looking for a reliable and kind part-time babysitter for two children (ages 8 and 10), starting 9/10.

Responsibilities include: picking up at school, transporting to and from after school activities, helping with homework, and some light meal prep. Please be a non-smoker who is CPR certified with a clean driving record. Use of own reliable vehicle required. For our part, we are easy to work with and our children are respectful and kind. The schedule is: September-June, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2:30-7:00, with the potential for an additional day.

If interested, please email: tonyperez21@yahoo.com $18 / Experienced childcare giver/nanny In need of a childcare giver to start work immediately. He/she would be working for up to 5 hours daily Mon-Fri . If interested or for further details, please email: stephen.lamar@outlook.com $15-$19 / After school childcare needed 3 days a week, Livingston Looking for childcare for a boy and girl (ages 13 and 11) starting 9/4/19. Responsibilities include picking up at school, transporting to and from after school activities in Livingston and nearby towns, helping with homework (mostly just making sure they do it), and maybe helping with preparing dinner. Both children are easy going and independent, and really good kids. Regular hours are 3:00-7:00 Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Prior experience with children preffered, use of own reliable vehicle required, and please provide references. If interested, please email: suzaronson@gmail.com Part Time Cashier for Local Bakery Nicolo’s Italian Bakery and Deli is a local bakery looking for part-time help. The job requires taking care of customers, making change and light cleaning. The hours are Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 8-2. There is opportunity for more hours if requested. If interested please call Nicole 973-454-4861

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The Montclarion Crossword Puzzle and More!

“Mean Girls (2004)” Edition

Across

2. ”I’m not a regular mom, I’m a _ mom.”

4. ”On Wednesdays, we wear _.”

5. ”You can’t _ with us.”

6. ”On October _, he asked me what day it was.”

7. ”She doesn’t even go _.”

9. ”Raise your hand if you have ever been personally victimized by _.”

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Higher Dining Prices Shouldn’t Lead to Lower Quality Food F

ood on a college campus carries with it a range of negative connotations. Most college food lacks nutrition, a variety of options and fair monetary cost.

It is understandable to have low expectations about oncampus dining, but it is not understandable that dining services continue to decline as the cost for it continues to rise.

Before the fall semester began, the Montclair State University Board of Trustees voted to approve an administrative pay raise of 3.5%. President Susan Cole will now make over $600,000 this school year, and not even a beetle in a someone’s broccoli could warrant an improvement at Sam’s Place.

Last year, an insect was found in someone’s meal at Sam’s Place, and the university responded with a campuswide email that provided zero information on the incident,

and zero information on how the food service process will be improved.

Dining services called the mishap, “naturally part of the farm to table process.” They claimed to uphold high standards of food service and then continued to serve rotten fruits and vegetables.

The other options for food on campus include Freeman Dining Hall, which is a 15-minute walk out of the way of anyone who is not a music or art major.

Therefore, the vast majority of students are stuck with Sam’s Place unless they want to spend their flex and Red Hawk Dollars at Chili’s in Blanton Hall or at Grill Nation, Panda Express, the Rathskeller and California Tortilla in the Student Center, all of which continue to raise their prices in order to operate on campus and pay their staff.

The food at Chili’s is not only increasing in price but does

not meet the same standard as if one were to dine at a regular Chili’s restaurant. It is more money for less quality.

There is also the Red Hawk Diner, all of which have seen a significant increase in price since last spring.

For students who cannot afford options other than a basic meal plan, their options are cut even slimmer. After 9 p.m., the only places to get a meal are the Red Hawk Diner, Rathskeller, Dunkin Donuts and Au Bon Pain.

This is excluding students who may have dietary restrictions and allergies, especially those who follow gluten-free diets, whose only option all day on the entire campus is to eat in the back corner of Sam’s Place.

The hour restrictions hold these students hostage as to what and when they can eat if they cannot make their own food.

When most of the dining lo-

cations on campus are closed, students are left with the equally low quality, more expensive options. With a 2.2% increase to room and board costs according to the Board of Trustees annual tuition hearing, many students are left feeling hungry after an evening class or late night studying.

A last resort option for food late at night then resides with vending machines, which have raised all $1.50 items to $1.60.

Not only is our best option for food past midnight a Kit-Kat bar or a bag of Doritos, we are forced to pay extra for that as well.

With all of these other options besides the traditional dining halls, many students are burning through their flex and Red Hawk Dollars within the first few weeks of the semester. Once their accounts are depleted, they are forced to rely on swipes or pay out-ofpocket.

We should not blame the din-

ing service employees for the lack of quality. They are working long hours for low wages.

It is understandable that the fact prices are increasing is not their fault and they are just trying to make a profit and pay their employees on a tight budget.

On the other hand, we should be questioning our university’s leadership. We should be questioning our administrators giving themselves pay raise after pay raise and bonus after bonus. However, if we were to do that, they would explain that it is a lack of funding from the state that results in poor and expensive dining services, dwindling infrastructure and expensive parking passes.

Therefore, we must not only deal with low-quality food that continues to get worse and worse, we must pay more and more year after year.

“The overall quality of [the] food is average. I believe the dining experience can [improve] the quality of [the] food.

I do hope that I can enjoy my lunch when I pay for it because sometimes I do feel like I’m paying a bit much for it. Another thing I would adjust is price.

The food does hit the spot but I would say that if [I’m expected to pay] that much, I would expect a more enjoyable meal.”

“I think the dining service here is decent enough, they made a lot of changes to include more vegan and vegetarian selections. As a vegetarian, I appreciate that a lot but they could still have more options because I think it would be more beneficial.”

“The food [at Sam’s Place] isn’t gross but it can be better quality by having fresher ingredients. They sell fruit here but sometimes the fruit isn’t always fresh. Sometimes the food tastes cold, like it’s been sitting out. I think they can make it fresher and have healthier options.”

“For the most part, the food is pretty good. One way they can improve is maybe making the diner 24 hours. They say it’s 24 hours but around 2 or 3 a.m., they stop serving certain foods. As for as the cafeterias, Sam’s Place and Freeman can always improve with everything but as far as Panda Express and the other places in the Student Center, those are good for the most part.”

- Brian Hernandez Animation & Illustration Junior

- Jeffrey Lopez Political Science Sophomore

- Sarah Jackson Family Science & Human Development Junior

- Bryce Moore Visual Arts Junior

Campus Voices: How do you think dining services can improve?

By Tre Cameron & Gary Brown

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I’ve Lost My Appetite

Students with dietary restrictions struggle to find food options on campus

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s a junior who dorms and can only eat at one station in Sam’s Place and nowhere else on the entire Montclair BEN CAPLAN State University PHOTOGRAPHY campus, it is absoEDITOR lutely absurd that I am forced to purchase the same meal plan as students who can eat food from anywhere on campus.

There should be either a flexible meal plan that works with students’ specific nutritional needs or the option to optout entirely for students who have allergies and diseases that prevent us from eating the same food as everyone else that lives at Montclair State.

When I was diagnosed with an incurable genetic autoimmune disorder, just two weeks before leaving home for freshman year, I was obviously stressed.

Celiac disease does not have a cure and the only thing that I can do to protect myself from serious illness is to keep a strict gluten-free (GF) diet for the rest of my life.

Just after my diagnosis, I contacted Montclair State dining services and set up a meeting with Bill Hesling, the senior director of residential dining, and Mike Petti, the senior retail zone director, to discuss my meal options once the semester started.

They assured me that I would have plenty of GF options in the dining halls.

Knowing that I would be able to live on campus without starving to death, I was once again excited to begin my college career.

On the very first day of college, I went to the dining hall in Freeman and I got pulled pork, after letting the manager know about my condition. Within an

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hour of eating, I was sick to my stomach and projectile vomiting in my dorm’s bathroom.

Every celiac reacts differently to consuming gluten. Unfortunately, the vomiting is the least of my worries. After the contents of my stomach are completely emptied, I sleep heavily for three to four days and it takes about a week before I feel completely normal again.

Fortunately, I did not have any issues with making friends after missing the first four days of my college career in bed because I was practically poisoned by the people who vowed to keep me safe.

Needless to say, I have never returned to Freeman’s dining hall. Instead, I started eating at Sam’s Place, the only

other place on campus that is allegedly safe for celiacs. It is not.

The staff were clearly untrained and few knew how to safely prepare food. I was forced to watch them like a hawk to ensure they did not cross-contaminate my meals.

Unfortunately, I did not always catch their mistakes and spent a good deal of my freshman year ill because of it.

Rather than gaining the “Freshman 15,” I experienced the “Freshman negative 15.”

During the summer after my freshman year, Sam’s Place was renovated, the staff was trained properly and a station was dedicated for people who needed to “avoid gluten.”

The station typically provides four veg-

“Rather than gaining the ‘Freshman 15,’

I experienced the ‘Freshman Negative 15.’”

- Ben Caplan, Photography Editor

etables and starches, usually steamed broccoli, steamed carrots, steamed potatoes and/or undercooked steamed rice (hard enough to crack a tooth) and one or two proteins, usually chicken that is drier than sawdust and/or pork that is more rubbery than the bottom of my Timberland work boots.

Everything tastes like it has been soaked in water from the Dead Sea or tossed around in a vat of black pepper and dirt in the parking lot behind Sam’s Place.

While I can safely say that I have never gotten sick from cross-contamination since the renovation at Sam’s Place, I have gotten sick many times due to the horrendous quality of the food.

Who in their right mind thinks it is fair that I am forced to throw away thousands of dollars on food that I cannot eat?

Montclair State dining services, that’s who.

Ben Caplan is an English major, who is in his third year as photography editor for The Montclarion.

What’s New, Dining Services?

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here’s nothing like grabbing a quick bite to eat in between classes on campus. As a student here at Montclair State AMIRA LAWSON University, we are CONTRIBUTING all familiar with WRITER tasty places to eat between classes.

However, if you are a senior here, like myself, you may begin to dread the same food choices that have been available for the last four years.

It can be a very difficult choice sometimes, especially when you are trying to diet. It is even harder when you are trying to lose weight and feel the food offered in Montclair State’s dining services are packed with calories.

Montclair State has an array of food locations such as Chilis, Which Wich, Dunkin’ Donuts, Panda Express, Grill Nation, California Tortilla, Rathskeller, Bistro 62 and the list goes on.

All the foods here are great, however, there are only a few healthy options at places like Chop’d and Au Bou Pain.

Menus can have senioritis too

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They are the only two locations great for those trying to cut back on calories.

Of course, the food locations here have healthy options that are just as tasty as the vast majority of the menu.

For example, in a feature on their website I just learned about, Montclair State dining services has a site that allows you to see what options are in your desired category.

Using this site, I was able to see Chili’s has a “Lighter Choices” section on their menu, even though its menu has lim-

ited choices like their margarita grilled chicken, lighter choice salmon and grilled chicken salad.

There are over 75 items on Chili’s menu, but only three healthy choices.

It would be nice to have just as many food locations on campus specifically for healthier options.

The university should offer a fresh smoothie bar, juice bar, Panera Bread and other stores that offer a larger selection of healthy options for those on a diet.

When I asked different groups of students at the university what they think about the food on campus, four out of every five students believe that Montclair State needs healthier options on the campus. I also noticed that many of the students admit that since coming to college, the food selections offered are part of the reason they have noticed an increase in their weight.

The term “Freshman 15” is an expression that is commonly used amongst college students that believe to have gained at least 15 pounds or more in their first year of college. When you’re living with your parents, a large number of the amount of food you eat, and what you eat, is normally already arranged for you.

Going to college and having boundless options of unhealthy and easy-to-access snacks from the vending machines are usually things that cause most students to gain weight, which is why Montclair State should offer foods that are meant for those who are trying to eat healthily.

Amira Lawson, a psychology major, is in her first year as a contributing writer for The Montclarion.

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Obscure Comics

By Dana Kjeldaas

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Thumbs Up Montclair State University Alumnus wins an Emmy for an episode of ‘The Simpsons’

New Jersey English teacher wins the state’s top teaching award

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso breaks rookie home run record with 53rd home run

Thumbs Down New Jersey resi- Forever 21 files for dent is the first bankruptcy and in the state to die plans to close 179 from vaping stores related illness Woman climbs into lion exhibit at the Bronx Zoo

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

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It’s Time to Inspire.

Become a Teacher.

If you are a first year, sophomore or junior, now is the time to learn more.

Attend a Teacher Education Information Session and find out everything you need to know about Montclair State’s nationally recognized Teacher Education Program and how to apply.

JOIN US September 11 | 2:30 – 4 p.m. | University Hall, 1st Floor, Addie’s Lounge October 16 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Virtual Webinar

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Application Deadlines for the Teacher Education Program: September 15 and February 1 Can’t attend? Call the Office of Teacher Education Admission, Recruitment and Diversity at 973-655-7696, email us at teadmissions@montclair.edu, or visit us in University Hall, Suite 1180.

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Student Artist Profile: Claudia ‘Storm’ Stephenson

Claudia Stephenson makes music under the name “Storm.”

Q. What can we expect from this album?

A. For it to be amazing of course! It will be very different, definitely not something you hear all the time. A mix of genres that don’t all sound the same, some of them are very different and some of them are similar.

It’s going to be “space” themed, so most of the titles are going to be titled in correlation to space and the Earth. I have not picked the name yet, but I’m still thinking about it.

Claudia Stephenson is a junior studying family science and human development at Montclair State University. Stephenson’s love for music inspired her to write her own songs and is now in the process of writing her own album. Stephenson spoke with The Montclarion staff writer, Gabriella Dragone, about how she got started and what to expect from her next album.

Q. How did you become interested in music?

A. I have always been interested in music since a young age. I started in middle school with mostly instruments like the flute, guitar and piano, but then eventually I started my own music when I got to high school.

Q. What’s the writing or recording process like?

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Q. What genre of music is your favorite and why?

Claudia Stephenson writes her own Annabel Reyes | The Montclarion songs and is currently working on her own album.

A. I like jazz and I like rhythm and blues. I don’t have a specific favorite because I listen to a lot of different music. But I do like most R&B and electronic music, it just sounds so cool.

Q. So, you don’t have a release date for the album?

A. It depends. Sometimes I’ll write at home, like I’ll play random feeds that I find online or I will make a session with one of my friends, who records most of our music. Then we’ll probably kind of wing it while he’s making a beat and we’ll freestyle most of the stuff.

A. I was aiming for like January, wintertime. I might have to move it, but that’s the goal: wintertime.

Q. How do you feel while writing a song compared to recording and listening to the finished product?

Q. What made you choose that name?

A. I like recording more. Writing is cool, but when I’m recording, I can write stuff while I’m there too.

I’ll hear it and then be like “I could add this,” and it sounds so much better and more fun. It’s very therapeutic, I feel, so I like recording a lot more.

Q. Do you hope to get a career in music and do you have a backup plan?

Q. Do you have a stage name?

A. My stage name is Storm.

A. It used to be “Cloud,” but I did a song with another artist who put it on all platforms and didn’t give me credit for it. It was a whole ordeal in which I felt like I had to restart, so I changed my name completely to something I felt was more powerful.

Stephenson is a junior at Montclair Annabel Reyes | The Montclarion Q. How do you get inspired to write a song?

State, studying family science and human development.

A. Most of the time I’m sad, heartbroken, stressed or depressed and I’ll use that as my outlet to let it all out, and that’s kind of like my therapy. Sometimes I write love songs, but it really depends. I usually focus on a lot of heartbreaking things. I haven’t really written about other experiences. There is one song I have that’s coming out on the album that focuses on sexual harassment and rape, but other than that that’s it.

A. It is a goal. I hope that it does work out, but if it doesn’t then yes, my backup plan is either teaching or psychology and hopefully getting my Ph.D. Q. What would you teach?

A. Math for middle school, specifically sixth grade.

Q. What kind of advice do you have for people who want to go into music?

Q. How many songs or albums have you released?

A. I only have three songs that are technically out, they’re on SoundCloud, but I don’t really count them.

I don’t count anything I drop on SoundCloud. I am working on a project, and I don’t have a release date yet, but its going to be an album that I’ll put on all platforms.

A. To do it, just don’t stop. Keep going if it doesn’t happen. If it doesn’t happen, you don’t have to stop pursuing music.

Stephenson has been interested Annabel Reyes | The Montclarion in music since a young age.

Stephenson’s album will be available on all music streaming platforms, such as iTunes and Spotify, after release.

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Montclair State Students Are Moved as “Life with Layla” Sheds a New Light on the Opioid Epidemic

Layla, a seven-year-old girl, copes with the passing of her aunt all while being educated on the dangers of drug addiction.

Sam Nungesser Contributing Writer Students flooded into the School of Communication and Media as Montclair Film Festival’s award-winning movie “Life with Layla” held a special screening in Presentation Hall on Wednesday, Sep. 25.

Through the eyes of a seven-year-old girl, Layla, audience members were educated on the opioid epidemic that directly affected a Sussex County family and ultimately changed their lives forever.

After the passing of Layla’s aunt due to a heroin overdose, Layla and her mother commit their efforts to helping another family member overcome his own war with the addiction and assist him on his road to recovery.

“Seeing how frank and mature Layla was with her family was a reminder to me about how children have the power to learn and grow so fast,” Daniel Currie, a senior television and digital media major, said. “After having seen the film, I can safely say that my expectations were not only met, but exceeded in unexpected ways.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioid related deaths have been on the rise since the 90s, with the first wave hooking people onto prescription drugs.

Heroin related deaths became increasingly acknowledged during the second wave in 2010.

Flash forward to 2013, and more and more people have begun taking synthetic opioids, most infamously including fentanyl, resulting in innumerable fatalities. In 2017 alone, 70,237 fatal drug overdoses took place.

Steve McCarthy, a Montclair State University professor who also served as a producer on “Life with Layla” discussed why the film is so important.

“It’s important to shine a light on a problem like this and tell one very personal story about one family,” McCarthy said. “It’s our job as journalists and filmmakers to shine this light and hope it will lead to understanding and action.”

From beginning to end, Layla and her family’s story was incredibly engaging as it primarily focused on the idea that while addiction is a

Layla gets on the bus for her first day of school.

Photo courtesy of Ken Spooner

Mike Mee (left), Steve Photo courtesy of Ken Spooner McCarthy (center) and Ken Spooner (right) at the 2019 Montclair Film Festival.

Photo courtesy of Ken Spooner Layla spends time on the beach with her family amidst bringing her uncle back to New Jersey.

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disease, there is humanity that lies underneath all of it, rather than mere statistics.

The directors did a remarkable job of showcasing the difficult truths that circle through an addict’s mind, along with those closest to him/her.

McCarthy had nothing but praise for his former students and directors of the film, Ken Spooner and Mike Mee, who spent nearly four years in production. They mentioned that they took hundreds of hours of footage in their near two years of filming, which was cut to a little over an hour in the final product.

“It’s their first independent feature film and it shows that they care about such an important issue and have the work ethic to complete such a complicated project,” McCarthy said. “They are going places, keep your eye on them.”

Following the screening was a Q&A with the filmmakers as well as Layla’s mother. She spoke on her ability to be extremely candid with her young daughter about drugs and addiction in order to build a strong trust system, seeing as Layla will grow up in a time where opioid use is a very relevant topic, particularly in her own family.

Sam Bailey, a sophomore television and digital media major, stated that she enjoyed how it was laced with moments of humor at times and with moments of horror at others.

Bailey also enjoyed that it focused less on the aspect of how drugs affect the user and more on how it affects the people around them.

“The movie was very eye-opening and very candid about the harsh realities of opioid use,” Bailey said. “I thought it shed light on a topic that is very easily misinterpreted and showed the other side to drug addiction.”

The room filled with an expected applause as the closing credits faded out. “Life with Layla” is nothing short of an incredible film telling an inspirational story. While it taught a hands-on lesson of the effects of drugs, looking through Layla’s eyes let sunshine in through gray clouds and exemplified that it is never too late to find help or trust those around you in doing so.

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Top Picks to Stream

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Pop Spotlight: Albums to Put on Your Radar

Movies Where You Root for the Villain ‘Despicable Me’ on Hulu

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After having done countless wicked acts in his life, Gru, an evil mastermind, has his eyes set on his next big scheme - the moon.

During the first phase of his plan, he winds up adopting three orphaned girls who were able to infiltrate his top rival’s base, Vector.

As his plan continues, he plots to use them to steal back the item that Vector had stolen from him and to further his mission in stealing the moon. The story progresses with Gru juggling both his villainous schemes with the new responsibilities of parenthood.

This movie is fit for all ages and will not only give you the warm fuzzy feelings that family-centered movies give you, but also have you rooting for the villain even if you did not realize it. “Despicable Me” is full of both humorous, lighthearted moments as well as suspenseful action scenes. It will leave you wanting the villain to come out on top in the end and have him get his happy ending!

- Erin Downey Assistant Production Editor ‘Gangs of New York’ on Netflix

Photo courtesy of Miramax Films

Martin Scorsese’s “Gangs of New York” is set in the violent Five Points of 1860s Manhattan. After witnessing the death of his father by the hands of the savage nativist known as Bill “the Butcher, played

by Daniel Day-Lewis, Amsterdam Vallon, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, returns to the Five Points for vengeance. In an attempt to get closer to Bill, Amsterdam joins the Butcher’s violent gang of native-born Americans who oppose the rise of New York immigration.

Although audiences empathize for Amsterdam and his quest for revenge, they cannot help but root for Bill, despite his xenophobic and racist beliefs. The character is ruthless and barbaric, while also charismatic and mesmerizing. Day-Lewis’ performance goes down as one of the greatest in film history, and Bill is remembered as one of the best cinematic villains.

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James Bay keeps it short and sentimental on his latest release, “Oh My Messy Mind.”

Grace Giamo Staff Writer New releases in the pop genre that will make your walks to class much more enjoyable.

If you’re looking for some new tunes to spice up your morning commute, then look no further. These three new releases of 2019 are refreshing, soulful and are sure to make you turn up the volume, no matter what mood you’re in.

“All the Feels” by Fitz and the Tantrums Best known for their hit singles “Out of My League” and “HandClap,” Fitz and the Tantrums are back at it again with the release of their fourth studio album, complete with 17 songs that are sure to get the party started. “Livin’ for the Weekend” and “Hand’s Up” are groovy songs about freedom and enjoying life, which perfectly capture the essence of this new release. It’s pop, but with an alternative, funky twist that Fitz and the Tantrums do so well.

Fun and free-spirited songs are sprinkled all over this album’s track list, featuring upbeat rhythms and catchy hooks. A perfect example of this is “123456,” as lead singer Michael Fitzpatrick sings, “Whole world ready for me, I got a vision in mind, it’s time to roll up my sleeves, you know I’m feelin’ alive,” which should be fairly self-explanatory. Songs such as “I Just Wanna Shine” and ”Here I Come” contribute to the feel-good, unstoppable vibe that this album radiates. Fitz and the Tantrums are truly serving us “All the Feels” that are sure to put you in a better mood.

“Sing to Me Instead” by Ben Platt It goes without saying that “Dear Evan Hansen” Broadway star Ben Platt has an amazing set of pipes. Platt’s debut studio album is guaranteed to put you right in your feels. His songs are reflective of the impactful relationships in his life, whether that be a friend, a lover or anyone who has greatly impacted him in special, meaningful ways.

Platt’s vocal range is mesmerizing and his voice is as smooth as butter, singing lyrics on each track that anyone can relate to. Songs such as “Bad Habit” and “Ease My Mind” are slow and emotional with pretty piano melodies, while “Grow As We Go” takes on a more folk, singer-songwriter style with simple guitar picking and stripped down vocals. “In Case You Don’t Live Forever” carries a universal message about taking chances, cherishing the relationships with the people you care about and telling someone how you feel before it’s too late.

This album features 12 beautiful songs with an overall emotional feel, telling a story that anyone can apply to their own experiences. Do not sleep on this one.

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“Oh My Messy Mind” by James Bay I may be biased, but not only is James Bay one of my absolute favorite artists, but his music is hopeful, honest and emotionally expressive. This four song extended play (EP) is short, but sweet nonetheless. Bay collaborates with powerhouse pop singer Julia Michaels on “Peer Pressure,” delivering a catchy hook and beautiful harmonies that are sure to get stuck in your head for days on end. This song has a powerful buildup, which is reflective of the song’s message about temptation, desire and, obviously, giving into peer pressure.

Conversely, Bay tones it way down on “Bad,” getting candid with his feelings and accompanying his angelic voice with soft guitar and a slower beat. “Bad” joins in on the EP’s theme of desire in a completely different way, focusing on the loss of love and missing someone from the past. “Rescue” and “Break My Heart Right” are more hopeful, yet they still embody the raw emotional vibe that Bay frequents in most of his music.

The overarching theme for this EP is love, desire and loss of love, something that we can all relate to.

Even though four songs is a bit of a tease, it’s well worth the listen and you won’t be disappointed.

Now that you’ve gained a bit of insight on each of these albums, go ahead and give them a listen.

Even if you’re not the biggest fan of pop music, you never know what listening to something outside of your comfort zone can lead you to. You might just end up with a new favorite artist or some newfound inspiration at the least.

Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records Ben Platt released his debut album “Sing to me Instead” in March 2019.

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Coming Soon to Broadway: Royals, Revivals and West End Imports son Theater.

“Caroline, or Change”

This revival of the musical by “Angels in America” playwright Tony Kushner and “Fun Home” composer Jeanine Tesori tells the story of Caroline, an African American maid who watches the world change around her in 1963 Louisiana.

Previews start Feb. 13, 2020 at Studio 54.

“Company” A transfer of the 2018 West End revival of the 1970 musical changes the genders of several characters, including protagonist Bobby. Meanwhile, references to cell phones and other hallmarks of modern life contemporize the classic musical. Katrina Lenk will star as Bobbie, with Patti Lupone as Joanne. Previews are set to start March 2, 2020 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater.

“Diana: A New Musical” Patti Lupone plays Joanne in the 2019 West End production of “Company.”

Grace Wilson Contributing Writer Last summer, musicals from “The Prom,” to “The Cher Show,” to “Waitress” all set closing dates. However, with every closing production comes new productions ready to hit a Broadway stage. With so many shows opening in the next few months, there is sure to be something to excite any theater-goer.

“Jagged Little Pill” and “Diana: A New Musical” serve up two very different doses of 90s nostalgia, while “Six” and “The Lightning Thief” are certain to be hits among the younger musical theater crowd.

The revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Company” puts several twists on an old classic, while the new musical “Flying Over Sunset” and the revival of “Caroline, or Change” may provoke audiences to reexamine their perspectives on the 20th century.

Here are a few of the eclectic musical offerings slated for the upcoming Broadway season: “Jagged Little Pill” This Alanis Morisette jukebox musical uses

Chris McCarrell plays Percy Jackson in “The Lightning Thief.”

Photo courtesy of Brinkhoff/Moegenburg, via Playbill

songs from the artist’s album of the same name to tell the story of the Healys, a contemporary American family struggling with hot-button issues, such as racial identity and drug addiction. The show is currently in previews at the Broadhurst Theater.

“The Lightning Thief” After a much-discussed off-Broadway run in 2017, this adaptation of Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson” novel is currently in a 16-week limited run at the Longacre Theater. With a book by Joe Tracz and music and lyrics by Rob Rokiki, the musical tells the story of a young demigod’s quest to recover Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt, set to a contemporary pop-rock soundtrack.

“Six” This London transplant reimagines the history of Henry VIII’s ill-fated wives as a girl group in the mold of the Spice Girls. This pop musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss premiered at Edinburgh Fringe before transferring to London’s West End, where it was nominated for five Olivier awards.

Previews start Feb. 13, 2020 at the Brooks Atkin-

Move over, “Anastasia,” there’s a new real-life royal in town. Based on the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, this musical by Joe DiPetro and David Bryan premiered at LaJolla Playhouse in San Diego last year. Broadway previews start March 2, 2020 at the Longacre Theater.

“Flying Over Sunset” This new musical by “Falsettos” playwright James Lapine, “Next to Normal” composer Tom Kitt and “Grey Gardens” lyricist Michael Korie follows three historical figures as they experiment with the drug LSD in the 1950s. The musical portrays an imagined meeting between playwright Clare Luce Booth, author Aldous Huxley and actor Cary Grant as they get high together and reveal details of their personal lives to each other. Previews start March 12, 2020 at the Lincoln Center.

This Broadway season is full of musical productions for a wide range of audiences. Whether you prefer comedies or dramas, contemporary or traditional, there will be a show to suit. Whatever musical you see, it is sure to be fresh, exciting, and in keeping with the boundary pushing theme of this season’s productions.

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This Week In Red Hawk Sports THU 10/3 No games

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Senatore’s Overtime Goal Helps Red Hawks Overcome Rowan 1-0 The team has not been defeated for seven straight games now

FRI 10/4 Field Hockey vs.

Muhlenberg College 7 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs.

Manhattanville College 7 p.m.

Women’s Soccer at Rutgers-Newark 7:30 p.m.

SAT 10/5 Women’s Cross Country at NJIT TBA Football vs.

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TUE 10/8 Women’s Volleyball vs.

Ramapo College 7 p.m.

Field Hockey at Kean University 7:30 p.m.

WED 10/9 Men’s Soccer at FDU-Florham 7 p.m.

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Sophomore midfielder Emily Degeyter shoots the ball against the Rowan goalkeeper.

Evelyn Lavitola Contributing Writer

It was a great weekend for the Montclair State University women’s soccer team as they extended their undefeated streak to seven with a 1-0 win in overtime against Rowan University, who is currently 4-4 and 1-1 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). The win on Saturday at MSU Soccer Park added to their impeccable record this season, making it 6-2-2 overall and 2-0-1 in the NJAC. The game started out steady with both teams continuously crossing the midfield, closing into their opponents nets. The backand-forth continued between both teams for a majority of the match, with both defenses playing a big role in the 0-0 score that was sustained until the end of the second half.

Rowan managed to get to the Red Hawks net on several occasions, out-shooting them 12-11. Red Hawks’ sophomore goaltender Lindsay Freewalt had a total of seven saves throughout the game compared to Rowan’s three saves by sophomore goalkeeper Bristol Pizzuto and junior goalkeeper Amanda Leber.

Red Hawks Women’s Soccer: 1 DeSales University: 2 Red Hawks Women’s Volleyball: 3 Rutgers-Camden: 1 Red Hawks Women’s Volleyball: 3 Baruch College: 0

Many of the shots on goal and chances generated came in the second half. Seconds into the half came the biggest chance for Rowan to score when a ball that was being cleared reflected off of junior midfielder Dominique Morrone back in the direction of Montclair State’s goal. Fortunately for the Red Hawks, Freewalt was able to stop the ball with her right hand right before it passed the goal line.

When it seemed like the tie would never be broken, freshman defender Samantha Senatore scored the game winner. Senatore scored what is now her second goal of the season with less than three minutes remaining in the first overtime. The goal came after sophomore midfielder Emily DeGetyer received a clear ball at the midfield and got a pass through three Rowan defenders. Senatore received the pass and made her way to the goal by quickly moving to her left, avoiding the goalie, and placing the ball behind the Rowan net.

This game winning goal against Rowan helped Senatore collect her second straight NJAC rookie of the week honor, making this the third week in a row a Red Hawk receives the accolade.

Senatore shared her thoughts on the game with

The Montclarion.

“I thought the game was very back-and-forth,” Senatore said. “There were times when they dominated and times when we dominated, however, we wanted it more. This was a really important game for us and I felt that we put in the work to deserve those three points.”

This is the first win against Rowan for the Red Hawks since 2014, and an important win that extends their unbeaten streak. When asked about the reason the team has been

Michael Giannotti | The Montclarion Freshman defender Samantha Senatore dribbling the ball down the field against Rowan.

Red Hawk Recap Red Hawks Men’s Ice Hockey: 3 Rider University: 4 Red Hawks Football: 3 Hobart College: 16

doing so well, Senatore also commented.

“I think the reason we’ve been so successful is because we all have such great chemistry,” Senatore said. “We are all best friends off the field and I think that really shows because of how well we all play together. Every single person on the team stands out.

We don’t have one star of the group, we have 29 girls who are more than capable of making a huge difference in the game.”

Red Hawks Women’s Volleyball: 1 Rowan University: 3

Red Hawks Women’s Soccer: 1 Rowan University: 0

Red Hawks Field Hockey: 0 Washington and Lee: 1

Red Hawks Women’s Volleyball: 3 St. Joseph’s College: 1

Red Hawks Men’s Soccer: 2 Rowan University: 3

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A Look Into the Men’s Ice Hockey Game Against Rider Photo Essay by Ben Caplan, Sam Impaglia, and Brian Rooney

Goaltender Danny Porth goes to save a shot.

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The Montclair State University men’s ice hockey team had their third game of the season Saturday night against Rider University. The game turned out to be very physical and emotional for both players and spectators alike, with constant back-and-forth from both teams. Goals by forwards Ivan Cua and Anthony Oliveri in the second period with consistent saves by goaltender Danny Porth kept the Red Hawks in motion for a win, but a third period goal by forward Shawn Meneghin was not enough to secure the win as Montclair State sadly fell 4-3 to the Broncs.

Forward Ivan Cua goes toward the puck after the face-off.

Defenseman Thomas Vandervliet avoids Rider’s offense.

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Forward Anthony Oliveri passes the puck to teammate Shawn Meneghin.

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Student Athlete Profile: Brennan Ray

Ray has taken on two positons as he continues to shine for the football team

Brennan Ray practicing before the Red Hawks game against Hobart College on Sep. 28.

Emalee Vega Contributing Writer

Montclair State football player, Brennan Ray has been named in the Honorable Mention of the All-New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) after the 2018 division three football season. Ray, a sophomore at Montclair State, plays the position of safety as well as linebacker, and is considered to be a hybrid player. He has a season high of eight tackles and one sack after the first three games of the 2019 football season.

Ray is from Cape May, New Jersey and is majoring in exercise science. Although he played football in high school, he describes the dynamics of high school and college football as being completely different.

“With high school football, you have so many people there, and you’re necessarily playing to go to the next level so you’re trying to show the best of your ability,” Ray said. “Then when you come here you have to do the same thing, but you’re playing against kids that are just as

good as you, if not better.”

When he is not on the field practicing or playing, Ray is a part of the Delta Chi Fraternity. He spends most of his time doing a lot of community service with the Jimmy V Foundation, which focuses on cancer research. However, while being off campus, he also works with a foundation that enables children who struggle with disabilities to play sports. Ray helps the football team by giving new recruits tours of the campus, and is praised by coaches and teammates alike.

Although Montclair State was not his first choice, upon visiting the campus and seeing the team and how they practice as a whole, Ray felt very welcomed by the coach, which encouraged his decision to commit to Montclair.

While being a team player has brought Ray to the attention of football coaches, his teammates think highly of him as well. Teammate Mike Ramos, a sophomore defensive back, describes the close bond that he and Ray have together.

“That’s my brother,” Ramos said. “Only from knowing him

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for two years, on the field the bond is great, but off the field as well. It’s hard coming into Montclair’s defense as a true freshman not really knowing anything, but he has been doing awesome.”

Head Crew Coordinator and Receivers Coach Mike Palazzo describes Ray as being a positive influence on the team, who has a great outlook towards the team and season alike.

“Brennan is everything you want in a kid, as far as personality and characteristics as well as leadership, Brennan has had all that since day one,” Palazzo said. “He continues to grow every year and become more of a role model for younger players as he gets older.”

Palazzo continued to praise Ray on being a relentless worker and being a unique player which will only benefit him in his future with football.

With it still being early in the season, Ray has shown that he is a player to watch for the rest of the season, as well as upcoming years.

Brennan Ray is a sophomore defensive back for the Red Hawks football team.

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