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Moving Out: Blanton, Stone and Webster Halls Not an Option Jeremy Grossman Staff Writer Ratanjot Rekhi News Editor

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Students making their housing selection for the fall 2011 semester will not have the option of choosing to live in the Blanton, Webster or Stone residence halls.

Dominic A. Petruzzelli, executive director of residential education and services, revealed that while the residence halls are not being demolished, students should not plan on living there in the fall.

“I want students to work off of what is available at this point,” said Petruzzelli.

At this point, it is still unclear what Blanton, Webster and Stone are going to be used for. But while they are definitely not available for housing selection, there is still reason to believe that they may be used as residence halls. There is still the possibility that the three residence halls may be used for specific learning communities, or possibly for conferences.

“With housing, anything is possible. Anything can change,” said Petruzzelli.

Petruzzelli confirmed that in

the event that any of the residence halls are in fact open for living in the fall, accommodations will be made to best fit the students’ needs. For example, a student who wanted to live in Blanton, but was forced to pick housing elsewhere, would be able to make room changes in the event that Blanton ends up being available.

Students concerned that the limiting of the residence halls will hurt their chances of housing availability should not be worried, according to Petruzzelli.

“Nobody should panic. We will have enough housing for everyone,” said Petruzzelli. “We have such a wide variety of housing available.”

He was also quick to assure that whatever happens, the energy on campus will not be diminished. Even with Blanton, Webster and Stone not in use, a healthy student life will still be seen in the Student Center Quad.

“I think during the day, we will see a lot of central activity.

People still have to come here for classes,” said Petruzzelli.

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MSU Declines U.S. News Survey Dean Cutler Explains Reasoning Joseph Lisnow Assistant News Editor

The U.S. News and World Report has partnered with the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) to rate the effectiveness of teacher preparation programs at individual colleges by assigning them a letter grade from A-F. The proposed plan has sparked anger from many of the colleges that refuse to participate. Montclair State University, along with many other colleges, has decided to boycott the survey based on the belief that it will not produce fair and accurate ratings.

“At Montclair State University, we are extremely proud of our teacher education program,” said Ada Beth Cutler, dean for the College of Education and Human

Services. “It has been recognized repeatedly and widely for its excellence and for the high quality of our graduates’ performance in the classroom.

“We pursue a process of continuous improvement based on evidence, and we have always welcomed responsible and rigorous outside evaluations of our programs and outcomes,” said Cutler.

The NCTQ is described as a private, non-profit organization that is dedicated to improve teacher quality in public schools through unbiased research, but they have a history of using scare tactics to force institutions to participate in their reviews, according to Cutler. She continued that the methodology, standards and review processes use have never been made clear.

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"The Beauty Box: Soft, Manageable Hair" pg. 7 "Fashions on Campus Inspire New Looks" pg. 6

Basketball Hall-ofFamer Returns as Administrator

MSU Welcomes Carol Blazejowski as Vice President of University Advancement

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Carol Blazejowski is the first ever V.P. of University Advancement.

Ratanjot Rekhi News Editor Mike Monostra Sports Editor

MSU alum and basketball hall-of-famer Carol Blaze-

jowski has returned to her alma mater as the associate Vice President for University Advancement. Blazejowski officially joined the MSU team on Feb. 21.

“My role in university advancement will be to help to build excitement and support for the university by engaging our various constituenBlazejowski Continued on Page 3

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opinion "Ding Dongs and Goofballs: Charlie Sheen Shines" pg. 15 "Dorms in Limbo" pg. 13

sports "Men's Basketball Loses in NJAC Championship" Back Page "Men's Lacrosse Wins Season Victory" Back Page

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Officers responded to Williams Hall on a report of an odor of marijuana.

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with being under the influence of marijuana and possession of marijuana under 50 grams. Student Alexis Soto, 22, of Atlantic City was arrested and charged with being under the influence of marijuana and unlawful possession of a weapon after a search revealed he was in possession of a 5” folding knife. Alexa Lower, 21, of Freehold, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams being under the influence of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The defendants are scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

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Collision at Intersection Totals Car Craig McCarthy Staff Writer

A 46-year-old man was hospitalized on Tuesday at 3:26 p.m. after a head-on car collision at the intersection of Quarry Road and Carlisle Road, authorities said.

An 18-year-old woman attempted to make a left onto the Clove Road bridge in her 2008 Nissan Maxima when she crashed into the male’s 1997 Mitsubishi as the man drove up the hill from Floyd heading straight into the intersection.

The air bags were deployed in the Mitsubishi and there was significant damage to the front of both vehicles according to the police.

Anti-freeze had to be cleaned up at the scene, which caused temporary delays. The Mitsubishi was towed from the intersection, but the Nissan was drivable.

The man, who suffered head injuries, was brought to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson.

The traffic light is “a little bit dicey” according to Dr. Rita Jacobs of the English department.

“It is such a short light, everyone is in a hurry to make a left turn,” said Jacobs. “No one knows who has the right of way.”

“I’ve come close to people hitting

me and at Floyd you can barely see them coming,” said Christian Bustamante, a sophomore who witnessed the accident. “A lot of people have gotten really close to getting into an accident because that light makes you merge into the same lane with cars coming from Normal Avenue, and that’s a problem.”

“Most people make left turns but people from Floyd are flooring it,” said Vanessa Hargreaves, a junior.

“We have had three motor vehicle accidents at this location since the light has been put in last summer,” said Lt. Kieran Barrett . “This is actually a decrease over the same period the year before.”

“I thought it was fine before,” said Brittany Benevento, a junior. “And the way the shuttles come everyone needs to back up.”

“I think it's better that we have the lights because it gives more of an organization to how things are supposed to go as opposed to everyone going when they think it's safe, but I'm not too sure after what I saw today,” said Drew Evanyll, witness to the accident.

“I’m pretty sure his car was totaled,” said witness, Bustanmante.

“She backed up a little but the grill and bumper fell off and part of it was in the guy's car, his hood was bent.”

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cies, such as alumni, neighbors, and other partners, to connect with the university in meaningful and productive ways,” said Blazejowski.

Blazejowski will be responsible for the growth of alumni relations, marketing, communications and building potential partnerships.

Blazejowski is also one of the most prestigious athletes in Montclair State University history. A member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, she played four seasons for Montclair State from 1974-1978. Blazejowski holds the school record for points scored with 3,199. She averaged 31.7 points per game during her time at the school.

Blazejowski was also on the U.S. National team in 1979 that went on to win the World Championships. She would have gotten her chance to play on the U.S. Olympic team in 1980 if the United States had not boycotted the games, which were held in Moscow that year.

As a 1978 alumnus, Blazejowski is excited to return to MSU. “I will be spending some time getting re-

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Blazejowski as a star forward on the MSU basketball team.

acquainted with Montclair State, meeting staff, faculty and students, and attending and participating in a variety of campus events and activities,” said Blazejowski. “I’m looking forward to experiencing all the new ways the University has changed and grown since I graduated.”

After walking around campus for the past week, Blazejowski joked about how she only knows how to get from the Red Hawk parking deck to College Hall.

“I know how important my time here was in shaping my life and career. Because I have a personal and emotional connection to Montclair State, I bring a perspective to my job that I believe will impact my relationships with students, faculty, alumni, the community and all of our partners,” said Blazejowski.

After completing her first week in office, Blazejowski has already noticed the “monumental changes” that have been occurring at MSU. She reflected on her usage of Panzer Gym compared to the “much needed” Student Recreation Center.

“It's an exciting time to return and be a part of the dynamic growth of the University and I look forward to contributing and giving back to the place where it all really started for me,” said Blazejowski.

Blazejowski has been the general manager for the WNBA New York Liberty team since 1997 and also served as its President. During her tenure, Blazejowski helped build the team that went to 10 playoffs, three Eastern Conference Championships, and four WNBA Finals appearances.

“I was transitioning careers and a faculty member made me aware of the open position on campus. As I went through the exploratory and interview process it became clear that given my history with Montclair State, the position was a good fit all around,” said Blazejowski.

An athlete at heart, Blazejowski anticipates working closely with athletic affairs. “I will certainly be a very active fan and spectator at our Montclair State sporting events, and I look forward to getting to know the athletes,” said Blazejowski. “In my new role, I will also assist the athletic department on a variety of designated initiatives that will help build awareness and raise the profile of our athletic programs.”

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released later on. However, students should be aware that The Heights will in fact have its own dining hall, among other amenities—like suites with their own individual bathrooms, air conditioning, lounges for each floor, and recreation spaces. The building will consist of 1730 bed spaces (not including the spaces for community assistants).

Despite the luxuries, freshman Myla Ramirez, a current resident of Stone Hall, can’t exactly say she would be thrilled to live in The Heights.

“If they close Blanton, they kind of force you to go The Heights,” said Ramirez, reflecting on the price she would have to pay to live in a new residence hall. “It’s kind of like a trap.”

While she admits that her current home, Stone Hall, isn’t perfect, (there are currently two letter L’s missing from the sign outside of the residence hall) she would be sad to see it taken away.

“I like Stone. I don’t think anything’s wrong with it. It’s not that pretty outside, but it’s convenient for me because it’s next to Richardson.”

Ramirez, a Biology student, always found it convenient that her residence hall was so close to a building that housed so many math and science classes.

Michael Lasry, a freshman musical theater major who lives in Freeman’s Arts Interdisciplinary Living Community, believed that nothing will be accomplished by denying use of the residence halls.

“I think [Blanton, Webster and Stone] should just be renovated,” Lasry said. “I know Montclair is having trouble housing people. I mean, The Heights may be big, but I don’t think it’ll solve the housing problem. With the freshman class getting bigger and bigger, they should use every opportunity they have.”

He admitted, however, that he is

excited for what The Heights will bring to the campus.

"It’s going to be one of the finer housing opportunities on campus, I’m sure,” said Lasry.

Freshman Melanie Yan agreed with Lasry, though, on his belief that such drastic changes make no sense.

“I just don’t understand. Montclair already has so many problems with housing. It’s so difficult to get a room here, especially now that we’re getting rid of triples. How is getting rid of the residence halls a better option?”

Lauren Charles, another student in the Arts Interdisciplinary Living Community, commented on the possibility of Blanton, Webster, and Stone being used for new living communities.

“While I do love the arts floor in Freeman, I don’t think the idea of living communities should be too stressed,” Charles explained. “It should not be such a big deal. It would create cliques! The arts floor is great because it’s only two floors in Freeman, kind of like a little secret.”

Carly Gundrum, a resident of Blanton, is not going to miss living in the residence hall.

“I really want to live in The Heights,” commented Gundrum. “Blanton is way too quiet. I’ve been to Bohn so many times, and it’s definitely much more fun.

I haven’t made too many friends by living here.”

Gundrum admitted, however, that it was nice to be in a residence hall that had both dining services and a health center, both of which will no longer be in use next semester.

“I mean, as long as The Heights has those things too, then I don’t really have a reason to be upset. But if they put the health center in, I don’t know, Freeman,

then I would really hate having to make such a long walk,” said Gundrum.

Sophomore Alnisa Kelly has lived in Blanton for her entire college experience, and is ready to say goodbye.

“I have become attached to Blanton, but I was gonna get out of here for my junior year anyway.”

As she rolled her eyes, Kelly didn’t feel a need to complain about Blanton’s departure—and the fact that the financial options for housing will be less diverse.

Freshman Dwayne Cudjoe, however, was a little more outspoken on the likelihood that he won’t be living in Blanton next year.

“Is there a logical reason for this? Is this servicing students? Here’s what I think: the school is only shutting Blanton down so that students will be forced to live in The Heights and have to pay more,” said Cudjoe.

Whether students are enthusiastic about the changes or not, they should be aware that Thursday, March 3rd is the last day to pay the $300 housing deposit.

For more information on the room selection process, students can visit h t t p : / / w w w. m o n t c l a i r . e d u / r e s e d / RoomSelectionBooklet.pdf or contact Residential Education and Services at 973-655-5188.

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Students wait on line in College Hall to pay their housing deposits.

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“I think it’s wrong that Montclair isn’t taking the survey since it is known as a teaching college, so why not let someone rate you?” said senior Christine Fanning. “Maybe they’re scared and trying to hide something or they’re not preparing their students enough for the workforce.”

“I think it’s just going to make all the students from the teaching program feel that they are not up to par with other students from different colleges,” said Fanning. “It’s possible that they think they’re going to lose their credibility as a teaching college.”

Cutler suggested that there is evidence that previous review projects have been unbiased and unfair.

“For instance, they stated on their website that any institution that chose not to participate in the review would be graded as ‘failing’ in the final publication in U.S. News and World Report,” said Cutler. “That is unfair and unethical. Our own experience with NCTQ’s investigation into elementary student teaching programs has convinced us that NCTQ has little interest in making responsible and evidence-based judgments.”

Key areas that NCTQ will look at during their evaluation are the course syllabi, course descriptions, program websites, use of specific textbooks and predetermined phrases and topics according to NCTQ’s website. The issue lies in the fact that they are looking at paperwork, instead of how well a graduate does in the classroom, Cutler explained.

MSU does their own follow-up about their graduate students with input from principals and superintendents.

Questions include how satisfied they are with the MSU graduates, how well-prepared they are for teaching and how they do in the classroom.

The graduate student’s opinion is also taken into consideration. They were asked how well-prepared they were by MSU and how valuable their courses were for their preparation to teach.

“NCTQ is not interested in seeing the results of these surveys,” said Cutler. “In a recent research-based

critique of NCTQ’s study of teacher education in the state of Illinois, Eduventures’ analysts reported that NCTQ’s methodology flaws ultimately limit the validity of the study’s conclusions and make the finding somewhat unreliable.”

“As an institution that, for over a hundred years, has had a passionate mission to educate outstanding teachers for the nation’s public schools, that has had the highest reputation for the quality of our teacher preparation programs, and that has never shied away from rigorous objective and knowledgeable assessment of our programs, we are offended by the unprofessionalism of NCTQ and disappointed that U.S. News and World Report would align itself with them,” said Cutler.

A signed letter was sent to U.S. News and World Report from all of the teacher-preparation institutions in N.J. (except Monmouth University, who chose to participate) outlining the issues and academic objections to the methodology and process.

According to the article, “N.J. education schools' deans threaten to boycott first-ever ranking of U.S. best teachers colleges” in The StarLedger, "We want to better inform ourselves about NCTQ’s methodology and expectations before making a decision," said Monmouth University President Paul Gaffney.

“President Cole and I decided not to participate voluntarily in this review and we sent a letter to the editor of U.S. News and World Report explaining why,” said Cutler. “In addition, I have been very active with deans of education from across the country in pressuring NCTQ to reveal their methodology and work with outside experts on developing a fairer, more outcomes-based review.”

A few weeks ago, Cutler went to Washington to meet Brian Kelly, the editor of U.S. News and Arthur McKee, the director of this project at NCTQ to discuss this review. Cutler has kept communication with them via e-mail and telephone and feels that they have become less secretive about their review, but they have not changed their plans on how the re-

Verizon Executive Joins Board of Trustees

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Tom Maguire to serve as the newest Board of Trustees member.

Katherine Milsop Managing Editor

Governor Chris Christie has appointed Tom Maguire as Montclair State's newest Board of Trustees Member. Maguire, the current Supervising Vice President of National Operations Support for Verizon will be sworn in as a trustee on April 14.

Maguire currently manages over 35,000 Verizon technicians who handle system installation, construction and repairs across the country. He has worked with Verizon and its

predecessor companies for 30 years.

Maguire has also worked at Long Island University as an adjunct professor of management after completing his MBA. “As a board member,” Maguire said, “I look forward to becoming more involved with the university and its students and offering insight from a business perspective.”

Maguire has spent his professional career in the telecommunications industry, in both management and staff positions. His position on the Board requires him to work in a different capacity.

The Board of Trustees, according to New Jersey state law, is responsible for making decisions, legislation and generally supervising the University.

There are 13 voting members and two non-voting members. One student voter serves on the Board.

An additional student member and President Susan Cole do not vote.

Some of their duties include establishing tuition fees and dispersing monies received from state appropriations, tuition, fees, auxiliary services and other sources. Additionally, they have the power to determine educational curriculums and programs. The Board also grants diplomas, certificates and degrees.

“My primary goal is to help the school deliver its best product – education – to its best customers, the students,” said Maguire.

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The researchers plan to use the open public records and public data to come up with a letter grade if a college refuses to voluntarily submit their information, according to Arthur McKee, the group’s managing director of teacher preparation studies. Cutler remained dubious despite McKee’s words.

“I believe the public should have access to information about the quality of teacher preparation programs and I believe there are some programs in the nation that should be shut down,” said Cutler. “This review will not provide the data and findings the public needs and deserves and, in fact, it will be a disservice to the public.”

When contacted, U.S. News disagreed with statements that were made by Cutler. Robert Morse, director of data and research at U.S. News stated that the methods used by NCTQ are fair and reliable and that these schools should participate.

“This is a taxpayer school and the information that will be collected is not secret information,” said Morse.

“This is public information and the school is going to be ranked even if they don’t want to be reviewed on their syllabi, program descriptions and website. All efforts are made le-

gally.”

“Although we share the NCTQ goal of working to ensure that every child has an effective teacher, we simply cannot endorse NCTQ’s methods for studying the preparation of effective teachers,” said Cutler. “Those methods do not meet accepted standards of research and thus cannot yield reliable findings.”

“I think the school should take part in the survey because it shows that they’re not giving an honest reputation of what their students think and to other students that are looking at the school,” said Samantha Ryan, a sophomore.

“Montclair has a different standard compared to other schools around the country,” said Kevin Hegraty, a junior. “That’s why they have different standards for each state. New Jersey has one of the best programs in the country. I think that's why they shouldn't do the survey, but if they did they would get an 'A.' The entire reason I came here was because they have the best teaching program in the country."

In 2010, MSU was ranked in the top 20 in the nation for teacher preparation programs by U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” publication.

N.J. Colleges that Will Not Be Taking Part in the Survey Rider University Rowan University Rutgers University-Camden Rutgers University-New Brunswick Rutgers University-Newark Saint Peters College Seton Hall University The College of New Jersey The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey William Paterson University of New Jersey

Bloomfield College Caldwell College Centenary College College of Saint Elizabeth Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityCollege at Florham Felician College Georgian Court University Kean University Monmouth University Montclair State University New Jersey City University Princeton University Ramapo College of New Jersey

Not Guilty by Association Casey Coleman Staff Writer

Joseph Lisnow Assistant News Editor

Student John Shanagher was falsely charged with underage consumption of alcohol after a former student admitted to giving his information to the campus police.

Shanagher, along with five other individuals, was charged with underage consumption of alcohol at Hawk Crossings last week. However, Shanagher was not present and was home sick that weekend.

“I got an e-mail from Thea Dyer saying that I was in trouble for alcohol, violation of local and state laws and couple other things,” said Shanagher.

“She told me I had broken those rules and I e-mailed her back saying I was home that week with the flu," said Shanagher. “I explained I wasn’t there. She said I needed to go to the police station and figure out what was going on because I was in a lot of trouble.”

“At the police station I spoke with Detective Wong and he told me that someone had given my information and it was clear I wasn’t the person they met,” said Shanagher.

Alex Dombroski of Bridgewater was located days later and has been charged with the original crime as well as underage consumption of alcohol, hindering apprehension by police officers by providing fictitious information about his identity.

Shanagher’s name appeared in last week's of The Montclarion in the police blotter submitted by Lt. Fox. After the issue was published, it became apparent that Shanagher was not present and was wrongfully

charged.

“As always, we will share any information we legally are permitted to and clarify when needed or as requested,” said Lt. Barrett of campus police. “Mr. Shanagher was indeed not involved in this incident. Information as relayed was correct at the time of transmission, but was later found out to be false.”

Shanagher still has to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court along with Dombroski.

“They said I’m going to appear in the municipal court and plead not guilty,” said Shanagher. “Detective Sherwyn Wong will speak on my behalf and there shouldn’t be any trouble.

“When I went to the police station they were helpful,” said Shanagher.

“They called me to the station right away and they had everything figured out so I was there for only 10 minutes. They told me they would have my side on the issue.

“It was my friends who were there that night, so they informed Thea that I was not there,” said Shanagher.

A major concern for Shanagher was that future employers would see this.

“Clearly, this was a misunderstanding and it’s not that huge of a deal,” said Shanagher. “I’m just glad it’s almost over and more importantly, I don’t want my name to look bad for something that I didn’t do.”

“If I was there, I would have clearly owned up to it,” said Shanagher.

“It made me look bad and I didn’t like that because it’s pretty believable, especially with all my friends’ names next to mine. That’s not o.k. I don’t want people to be able to Google my name and see this.”

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Montclair State University has a lot of fashion on its campus and it’s time for some choice words about these styles. Now, there are a lot of dos and don’ts of fashion. However, these four ladies definitely know how to dress, so take some notes.

Look #1 is “Easy Casual,” wearing a t-shirt with a fun print and pairing jeans with heels. This look is easy to make yourself and can easily be switched up, too. The shirt is your focus since it’s the most dynamic part of your outfit. This print should say something about you and your style: are you fun, clever, loud? To dress up this look, wear a cinch belt — a thick belt worn around your torso — and a necklace. To dress it down, wear Converse or flats with sunglasses.

Look #2 is “Grunge Chic,” which is trickier to pull off. This look has to appear to be thrown together when, in reality, it takes a bit of planning. When pulling off the grunge chic look, use less color and more shades of black, grey, white and neutrals (beige, brown, offwhite). You can use any color but they should be washed out, faded or dark.

The grunge look also focuses on layering, textured fabrics and boots. To switch up this look, add some color.

Wear brown boots, navy leggings, a dark maroon textured shirt, grey cardigan, a silver or black necklace or add a hat.

Look #3 is “Simply Blue,” a classic look. Everyone owns a ton of blue clothes, even if you prefer black. Wearing all of one color from head to toe can be tricky for a few reasons.

If you’re short, it can make you look taller; if you’re already tall, it can stretch you even farther. The other problem is that it can be hard to match one blue with another, which is true for all colors. Look #3 works because her blues match perfectly. The shirt has some black and white, which makes the look more interesting.

Finally, the boots add some attitude and contrast. To switch up this look, play with shades and tones of the color you want to wear. So if you want to stick with blue, make the shirt a sky blue or keep the shirt and wear lighter pants. This outfit would also look awesome in shades of grey.

The final look is “Understated Sexy,” and I think you know why. A t-shirt and jeans paired with a blazer and heels makes this look dressy-casual but also a day-to-day outfit. The outfit looks natural and unplanned because anyone with these items could pull it off with flair. This look is also the easiest to dress up and change around.

To dress up this look, change your jeans to dress pants. To switch up the look, wear a skirt instead with a regular or cinch belt. Other tweaks to the outfit could be different colored heels or flats and a different colored blazer with a broach.

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The Beauty Box

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Soft, Manageable Hair

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As beauty-obsessed as I am, I have to say that there aren’t too many things better than being able to run my comb through my hair when it’s wet and see it shine in the sun. Seems like it’s the simple things that make me happy, right?

Having soft, manageable hair wasn’t always quite so easy since I’ve been known for experimenting with different hair shades since I was young. I know that hair dye and its chemicals isn’t healthy for my locks, but changing up my looks is definitely a guilty pleasure — and thanks to a few different products, I no longer have to feel quite as guilty.

As a college student, it’s hard not to splurge too much on beauty products

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and brands that I absolutely adore, but I try to be as savvy as possible. So one day in Target, I decided to spend a little more on makeup and go for the cheaper shampoo and conditioner.

I couldn’t be happier that I did, because I wouldn’t have found the new love of my life, Suave’s Professional Hair Care line. Suave never cut it for me because I have thick hair and lots of it. Before this new line, their shampoos and conditioners always seemed to only smell good, but never really do much more than that.

I was feeling bolder than usual and when I saw (and smelled) their new line I decided I’d give it a try. So far, I’ve tried the Almond and Shea Butter, Rosemary and Mint and the Humectant Moisture. I can’t decide which is my favorite. I love the smell of the mint — it’s really invigorating and fresh. The almond has a nice, warm smell and the moisture duo really holds up to its name. They all make my hair so soft and super shiny, and for fewer than $3 each, who can beat that?

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The Weekly Debate Why do girls chase the jerks instead of the “nice guy?”

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For starters, I’m going to defend girls here and say that not all girls date jerks. I know more than a few girls who date nice guys and they are perfectly happy together.

However, I will say that there are more girls who date jerks than nice guys and it sucks. I consider myself one of those nice guys who gets the short end of the stick more often than not.

While it doesn’t really bother me a whole lot, the same can’t be said for other nice guys who just can’t find a girlfriend to save their lives.

However, there are plenty of valid reasons as to why girls prefer guys that are jerks to the nice guys. For starters, jerks are typically outgoing and talkative.

The jerk guy isn’t afraid to go up to the girl at a club and ask to dance.

He may not even bother asking and go straight to the dancing part.

The nice guys will be the ones who stand on the edge of the dance floor, scared to make the wrong move.

Girls look for guys that pay attention to them like this. It’s flattering for a girl to dance with a guy, even if the guy isn’t so nice. Jerks seem to specialize in this.

This brings us to the second reason, which is that jerks are more adventurous. College is everyone’s last chance to party and have fun before adulthood starts.

There are a lot of girls who don’t want a serious relationship right away.

They want guys who like to have fun and party. They figure that the nice guys will be there later on.

Finally, girls seem to date jerks more often because girls are more likely to fall for guys upon seeing them. In the back of our minds, everyone has “the ideal soulmate.” For many girls, it’s the jock with big muscles, great hair and a shining smile.

When girls see someone resembling that description, nothing else matters at that moment.

So for all of the nice guys out there, what should you do? You have to suck it up and put yourself out there. You have to remember that you are better than all of the jerks who are getting girls.

It takes an extra dose of confidence, so it’s time to get out there and prove that nice guys don’t always finish last.

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Jade Moskovitz Staff Writer

Why do girls constantly chase after jerks instead of falling into the arms of sweethearts? Although the saying “nice guys finish last” seems to be unfair, in the dating game it generally proves to be true. But why?

Girls love a challenge. Girls want what they can’t have. Just like the opposite sex loves a challenge, girls are often turned off by guys who seem too available.

Walking into a party, girls are likely to come across a variety of different men. Some men don’t hesitate to go for what they want. A man might even go up to an attractive girl, immediately greet her, ask where she’s from, her favorite music and then see if she’s single.

Sure, this is aggressive, but it also screams, “I’m available!” Well, if you’re so available, then why aren’t you already taken? Truth is, a girl is more likely to be interested in the guy across

the room, who hasn’t even looked her way. Why? Because he poses a challenge.

Girls want to be valued. Not all jerks are desirable. There are guys who appear to be jerks and then there are those who actually are jerks. Women want to be valued, therefore they might go for the guy who seems uninterested because they want to know what makes him so special. They might wonder, “Am I not good enough for him?”

In order to establish their worth, girls might spend the rest of the party working for that guy’s attention.

However, some guys think that by putting down women they are actually attracting them and that’s where they are wrong. If a girl takes the extra initiative to work for a guy’s attention and in return is constantly put down by him, it’s on to the next one.

Girls don’t like pushovers.

There’s also a difference between the nice guy and the too-nice guy. Girls like when a guy respects their beliefs. However, it is a huge turn off when they don’t stand up for their own. Sure, not all nice guys are pushovers, but by dating a “jerk,” a girl plays it safe because he is the type to stand up for himself. For the guy who’s overly sensitive, if a woman wanted to date someone more emotional than herself, she would become a lesbian.

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Libra – People are going to try and change your beliefs and who you are as a person this week. It’s important to ignore what they have to say. You have to remain true to yourself and not be influenced by what other people are telling you. This is going to be a real test of your faith, so just remember to stay strong.

Taurus – Your finances will take center stage in your life this week. It’s a good time to re-evaluate where you are and look into making some changes. This may be as simple as saving up money for a new car or apartment, or as advanced as investing in a company or in the stock market. Try to make your money go a long way.

Scorpio – People are going to take a look at you this week and label you as a conservative person. This may be because of your political or religious beliefs, it could be because of your personality, or even your sense of style. Don’t be insulted by these comments. Instead, take it in stride and be proud of who you are.

Gemini – This is the week to slow down your life and make sure that your body is handling all the stress well. Take a look at yourself and check that you are exercising regularly, eating the right foods and going to the doctor for regular physicals. You do not want to add any unnecessary strain to your body.

Cancer – You have been running around frantically the past couple of weeks. This is the week to finally get organized. You can do this by making a schedule of all your tasks each week. Prioritize the most important things that are going on in your life and push all of the small things to the side.

Leo – You have been sucked into the doldrums of everyday life recently. It is time to let your imagination run wild. What is the one thing that you have been dying to do recently? Stop considering what you should and should not do and just go for your goals.

If you shoot for the stars, you won’t miss.

Virgo – Don’t jump into any decisions too drastically this week. This is the time to take a back seat and re-think any big decisions.

This may have to do with your relationship or your career. In either case, it may be a good time to re-evaluate where you are in life and reconsider what you are thinking about doing.

Sagittarius – This week, you will have some type of interaction with your mother. This interaction may be good or bad depending on your reltionship with her. If you are on good terms, take this week to spend time together and enjoy each other’s company. If you’re on bad terms, do your best to repair your relationship and get back on track.

Capricorn – You are the type of person that is always looking out for others. This week, however, it is time to pay more attention to yourself. Sometimes, you just put too much on your plate and drive yourself into the ground to get things done. Take some time to relax this week and refresh yourself for the weeks ahead.

Aquarius – This is going to be one of the best weeks of the year for you, as this week one of your dreams is going to be fulfilled. This dream may have to do with your family, your career or a romantic relationship. No matter what this is, make sure you take the time to be thankful and live in the moment.

Pisces – It is a good week to get into some type of community service. This could include doing a project with a group of friends or organization, or it may mean doing some type of service for a loved one. If you see someone in need this week, don’t hesitate to be right by their side.

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Dorms in Limbo: the Fate of Blanton, Stone and Webster

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Fellow students riddle us this: What do all three of these residence halls have in common?

No, the answer is not poor lighting or generically painted walls splattered with everspreading cracks. Nor is it their proximity to one another on the east side of Montclair’s campus.

These currently populated dorms will not be on the housing selection for next semester.

Before we ruffle anyone’s feathers, we would just like to make it clear that Stone, Blanton and Webster will be available if there is a housing surplus.

The University wants to fill up their new housing complex, The Heights, before utilizing the older buildings on campus.

After all, it would be a fruitless investment if none of MSU’s students actually lived in the new residence halls.

In Montclair’s Master Plan the three dorms were cited as needing “life cycle renovations.”

This is plain enough for the students to see, but what is not as obvious is whether the community atmosphere of the dorms will be preserved.

Will there be an equivalent to Webster’s all-female community in The Heights? We have heard that the living community in Stone is rather tight-knit due to the size of the dormitory.

Will students experience the same bond in the rather large, shiny new dorms of next semester?

For argument’s sake, let’s say that the new housing is large enough to accommodate all of the students that wish to live on campus. What will hap-

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pen to Blanton, Stone and Webster?

How long is the University going to wait until they decide what to do with these buildings? And how will they end up using the space if they knock down the out-of- date dormitories?

From our perspective, the old dorms are in a sort of maintenance limbo. The University obviously has to maintain these buildings, but it seems like a waste of resources if the dormitories’ function is not being fulfilled — a residence hall that no one lives in? Unheard of!

Not many students are aware of the change in the housing selec-

tion. They would only know about this if they have read the housing booklet. We highly doubt that students are going to willingly read an entire booklet in order to skim over the changes that won’t ever affect them.

This major change on the Montclair campus was not publicized nearly enough to promote awareness. And for those students that are not reading this, they will be sure to find out in two weeks when everyone selects their housing. Our only qualm was that the university should have provided a list of highlights of the changes from

the housing booklet, in the campus wide e-mail they sent, just for the convenience of the students.

Despite our various questions concerning the fate of Blanton, Stone and Webster, we can easily identify the advantages in outlawing the older dorms on campus.

We are pleased to let the students know that there will be no more converted triples. Gone are the days when three unlucky students will be forced into a living quarter meant for only two.

The Heights is sure to be a topnotch living quarter and the living conditions of all students are sure

to improve. Just imagine, a room with no eyesores or broken furniture!

But of course, every improvement comes at a cost. As mentioned in a previous editorial, the price of living in The Heights is much higher than if you lived in Blanton, Stone or Webster. We do truly sympathize with the students that will not be able to afford this forced living accommodation.

The fate of Blanton, Stone and Webster is hazy. Will these buildings fade off into obscurity or will they regain their vigor to make a triumphant return? Only time will tell.

Education as a Commodity

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ur society’s culture is shaped by consumerism, and from a very young age, Americans are assaulted with the idea that buying more will bring them happiness and success.

That new car will make you sexier and more attractive! That new pair of Uggs will bring you

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unprecedented joy!

And for the most part, we buy into these ideas, whether we realize it or not.

But money can’t buy us happiness – we can only rent it. Eventually the high from that new iPad wears off and it becomes just another thing.

It’s something else to pay for and

schlep around. Perhaps it’s made your life “easier,” but even those benefits are short-lived.

It’s become normal for us to think of ourselves as “consumers” and “customers,” rather than “people” or “citizens.”

We’ve been labeled as consumers by corporations whose first prior-

ity is to maximize production efficiency and generate profits for the CEOs and shareholders. Shockingly enough, they do not have your best interests at heart.

As a consumer, your job is to purchase a product or service, presumably for your own gratification.

It’s not really an interactive or social process, nor does it require much thought on your part.

Sure, you decide what you “need” and what you can afford, but ultimately the act of purchasing something takes little effort. Instant gratification is just a card swipe away.

What happens when we think of education simply as a commodity to be bought and sold?

What happens when we view ourselves as “customers,” rather than students or citizens?

True, the university is a business, with a system of management and workers whose job is to provide students with an education and ultimately, a degree.

However, we’d like to think of an education as something more valuable and lasting than, say, a car.

Perhaps this is idealistic, but we’d also like to think of our fine university as something greater than another business trying to sell us another thing we don’t need.

A recent comment made by a prominent figure at the university brought this to our attention, as this individual referred to the students as customers.

Perhaps it was a simply a metaphor for a business. Unfortunately, we feel that sentiment runs much deeper.

Suggesting that your education and degree can be purchased like

anything else demeans the whole idea of a college education and experience. You’ve paid a certain amount for your degree, and therefore you expect something immediately in return.

This doesn’t take into account how hard you’ve worked, your GPA or how involved you were in your community.

You’ve paid for the same degree that thousands of other students will receive. Viewing students as customers cheapens the concept of higher education.

Instead, maybe we should start viewing ourselves as active students and citizens who can choose what to make out of their college education.

We’re more than consumers who have been marketed a product.

Attending a university should be more than “getting your money’s worth.” Although, we know Montclair State prides itself on being a great value.

Unlike consumers, students actively participate in their education and they also give something back to the community.

MSU students are very generous with their time and efforts through service learning, fundraisers and non-profit organizations. Groups like APO, a co-ed fraternity, make community service their mission.

Students volunteer their time in countless ways. We’re more than mindless zombies with money whose sole purpose is to buy so that this institution can make a profit.

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The Montclarion • March 3, 2011

Gas Prices Drain Our Wallets and Budgets Student urges citizens to practice careful consideration when spending

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ecause most of you have no idea who I am, allow me to preface this article with a very short introduction. a Travis Lancaster I’m commuter. I columnist drive a black Pontiac G6 from the town of Wyckoff to the campus of Montclair State University five days out of the week.

It’s not a large car; my gas tank only holds about 14 gallons of gasoline, yet around 8:45 p.m. last night I found myself surrendering $50 to a man at a Midland Park gas station.

This was the first time I had been near a gas station in at least two weeks — and within that time period we’ve seen gas prices climb nearly an entire dollar.

It also seems that it is no coincidence that during that two-week span, we’ve seen a revolution sweep across the countries of the Middle East, the very place where most of our gasoline comes from.

It is clear that a sense of fear is overcoming our nation, with almost as much fervor as revolutions have swept across the Middle East.

According to newjerseygasprices.com, in become difficult just to get to class four or the last eight days alone the average gas five days a week. price in New Jersey has shot up 19 cents.

Depending on how far you live from the This statistic should make it alarmingly campus and what kind of vehicle you drive, apparent to all of you that something isn’t you could find yourself paying upwards of quite right. $50 a week just to get to and from school.

And I know I’m not the only one affected by Add that to the already inflated cost of these statistics: according to Montclair State living for a college student and pretty soon Un iversity ’s you’ll be looking official webat one of two site, 80 perthings: a light“There’s no hidden amendment cent of the er wallet or a student body stating that U.S. citizens have the right tighter budget. is made up of While some to a full tank of gas and a fat wallet, and of us may come commuters.

There is no to see this as no one has ever been quoted as saying, a travesty or question that this rise in an enormous ‘give me gasoline, or give me death.’” gas prices is inconvenience, we’ve got to going to affect keep in mind us — twentythat gasoline isn’t really a right or a privisomething, financially independent college lege of the American people. students — on a level which we have not yet There’s no hidden amendment stating experienced. that U.S. citizens have the right to a full With prices expected to be as high as $4 tank of gas and a fat wallet, and no one has by this summer — and according to newjerever been quoted as saying, “Give me gasoseygasprices.com. line, or give me death.”

It is already this high in some New Jersey The truth of the matter is, we’re not towns. There is no sign of relief in sight. entitled to low gas prices just because we’re These are worrying times for the independent college student, myself included.

American citizens.

If these prices continue to rise (and it is Perhaps it’s time we stop feeling sorry for ourselves and make conscious decisions to more than likely that they will) it will soon

ensure the well-being of our bank accounts.

We read articles and we see commercials suggesting more cost efficient, globally conscious ways to travel and save money, but do we ever actually practice anything like that?

Does it ever become anything more than a passing thought, a simple “Yeah, I’m going try something like that next week (or next month)?”

Now I must admit, it’s not like I have a list of suggestions for you because in truth, I haven’t given any real consideration to any of this until just recently.

I don’t really know what sort of changes I’m going to make, but it is becoming alarmingly clear that I’m going to have to start doing something differently relatively soon.

Paying $50 every week to fuel my car is going to get old very, very quickly.

If anything, I want this article to be for you what the recent trip to the gas station was for me: a wake-up call.

We can’t sit around and wait for our country and our politicians to solve all of our problems; we’ve got to be the ones taking the initiative to solve our own problems, and ensure our own well-being on every possible level.

Travis Lancaster, an English major, is in his first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

Equality Triumphs in the Constitution Same-sex couples achieve major gains in their quest for marriage

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he issue of same-sex marriage has been a hot topic of discussion for the past couple of years.

Proposition 8, which eliminates the right of sameBethlehem sisay sex couples to marry, is a columnist statewide ballot proposition and constitutional amendment passed in California.

Taking into account the controversial nature of Prop. 8 among those residing in California as well as others that are against this law, those that only see the legality in a marriage between a man and a woman, any recent update or change to this law could change the lives of many Americans.

The first step to this historic change just may have come on February 23, when President Obama announced that his administration would not oppose same-sex marriage.

According to CNN Politics, President Obama has ordered that the Justice Department stop supporting constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. President Obama has determined that the Defense of Marriage Act, a law passed in 1996 that does not recognize same-sex marriage, is unconstitutional. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. announced this new declaration made by the president through a letter to members of Congress.

President Obama, by refusing to support this Act and declaring it unconstitutional, has gained support and is being hailed by those who believe in same-sex marriage.

Even though same-sex marriage is still not considered legal in the United States, this declaration from the president could be the crucial first step needed to construct a

law in favor of it.

With America priding itself on being one of the most diverse and non-discriminatory countries in the world, the fact that we as a country do not see same-sex marriage as legal is discouraging.

Why are those who are living this lifestyle not being offered the same opportunities as those who are not? They are no different than the rest of the population, other than the fact that their preferences differ.

It is 2011, and one would think that people would be much more accepting of others’ lifestyles, even if it differs drastically from their own.

America is a place that provides people with so many opportunities and the chance to interact with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds, beliefs and lifestyles.

Who is the government to say that two people that are truly and genuinely in love with each other do not have the right to marry?

Obama’s declaration can have positive effects on American citizens and the government, but it can also bring the negative.

Those who are living this lifestyle or are in support of it are most likely very glad and in high spirits about this change; while those who are against same-sex marriage, whether it be for religious reasons or personal beliefs, may be offended and cause President Obama to lose many supporters.

President Obama, who opposes same sex marriage but has been quoted as saying that his views are evolving, is a great example of the change that the general public (who are still in favor of this Act) can make in regards to this issue.

The American public needs to open their eyes and see that there is no reason why those who with a different lifestyle cannot be granted the same rights in marriage as the rest of the population.

Bethlehem Sisay, a broadcasting major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

Internships in the Job Market

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ith our economy as hindered as it is today, our society is beginning to ack nowledge the difficulty of finding jobs and keeping michelle pisarri them.

What about columnist those who are coming straight from college, a degree in one hand and a how-to for resumes in the other?

They are entering a dog-eat-dog world of economic chaos and still hoping to catch a break, but what knowledge is it that these students are waiting to use?

As students, we try to absorb all the knowledge we can because it reassures us that we are preparing ourselves for the grown-up working world most of us have yet to enter.

Unfortunately, college can only teach us so much before we reach the point where we need to learn through experience, rather than textbooks, lectures and conversations.

It is like Drivers Education versus actual driving: you can learn how to drive a car in Drivers Ed, but you never truly learn until you get in the car.

Students need to go beyond their classroom walls during their college experience and not only observe but actually engage in what they anticipate to be doing for the rest of their lives, post-graduation.

One of the most opportune roads a person can take is that which leads them to an internship.

It is also a great form of practice before actually going out into the ‘real’ world for a ‘real’ job.

An internship is a time for trial and error.

It’s a time where it is still acceptable to make mistakes because those who are mentoring you expect them. Co-workers typically want to teach you about their experiences and help in any way they see fit.

But you have to put forth the effort, just like anything else.

I spoke with a friend of mine, Joseph Lojko, a marketing major at Montclair State, who has taken so many internships that, at this point I consider him a professional at being an intern.

Lojko found internships on Craigslist, through Montclair’s internship programs and simply searching high and low for them.

He is someone who believes that an internship is necessary to further a career in business.

When we started discussing the importance of internships, he told me to also think on a smaller, more direct scale.

For instance, interns will learn simple tasks that, let’s be honest, some individuals do not know how to do: using fax machines, copiers, software like Photoshop, Adobe, SPSS or even just making coffee.

Most importantly, if a person plays their cards correctly, they can leave with an abundance of connections. It helps to network in today’s society.

We found ourselves agreeing that one of the most valuable aspects of an internship is acquiring knowledge about the proper way to communicate in a work environment.

Depending on your field, these are some aspects of work life you cannot wholly learn inside a classroom.

Our colleges can educate students on terms, ideologies, theories and how to pull an all-nighter and ace a test. But let’s face it: they cannot teach students something that needs to be experienced.

On the other hand, say students take the road not taken (as many do) and opt out of an internship because they do not have the time or are too busy with their workload.

When a student does not take an internship during their college career, it does not mean they are not worthy candidates.

It may only mean that they will have to work twice as hard when entering the workforce or demonstrating in an interview that, despite not having participated in an internship, they are still worth a shot.

I find that with good conversation skills and the ability to honor your word and work hard, you can win over the hearts of those looking to hire.

An internship is practice, a chance for knowledge and a great opportunity that should not be missed, if possible.

I do not believe that an internship is absolutely, positively, 100 percent essential for furthering careers, but I do believe that it will do much more good than harm.

Michelle Pisarri, a fine arts major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

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Ding Dongs & Goofballs: Charlie Sheen Shines Man cannot live on tiger blood alone: his tumultuous, yet comical career

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n Open Letter to Charlie Sheen: H i , Charlie.

We’ve never met, but I’ve been folDillon Eliassen lowing you Columnist in the news lately so I feel like I kind of know you. I’m not writing this to lecture you about your crazy/awesome lifestyle, or to convince you to bury the hatchet with CBS and return to “Two and a Half Men;” I’ve never seen the show, and we all know the world has enough sitcoms — am I right, brah?

No, I’m here to take you on a little trip back in time. So sit back; I’m about to rip off “The Simpsons’” flashback narrative device…

It was the year 1991: an unknown Chris Rock was about to become the breakout star of “Saturday Night Live”; Kurt Cobain was building the foundation for grunge superstardom that would last a lifetime; and “Hot Shots” premiered in theaters

across the country.

“Hot Shots” was my introduction to you, Charlie, and while I’ll always enjoy that movie, your performance in “Hot Shots” caused me to rent other movies you starred in. It was from watching “Platoon,” “Wall Street” and “Major League” that I realized movies are not merely ways to pass 90 minutes: they can teach their audiences about the human condition.

In “Platoon,” your character was forced to choose between two superior officers that symbolized good and evil, and addressed how a soldier deals with the aftermath of that decision. “Wall Street” taught me that a man can lose his soul while chasing after fortunes that are all too easy to possess.

“Major League” showed that even though Ricky Vaughn had such raw talent as a pitcher, he still looked like a total nerd when he had to wear eyeglasses.

You made the plights of these characters believable, Charlie, but now it seems like you are in some sort of performance art-trip that is one line of coke off a porn star’s boob away from total breakdown.

That is why I implore you to slow it down a notch so you can use your talent to teach today’s generation of children important life lessons, just like the way your movies 20 years ago taught me.

I see brief flashes of insight and genius in your rants, and I would like to extrapolate them a little, if I may.

First, your vendetta against CBS playing out through mainstream, alternative and digital media shows the benefits and dangers a prospective or current employee must navigate when it comes to networking.

I’m sure you’ve heard stories about recent college graduates who are unable to find employment because Human Resources examine their Facebook pages and are loath to hire a person who posts pictures of himself passed out with permanent marker writing on his face instructing fellow party-goers to “put wiener here.”

Lesson: Don’t make a spectacle of yourself online or you won’t have a job.

Second, your rejection of A.A. and N.A. show that you are dismissive of the support systems available to people trying to break their addictions.

While some may argue that you are still getting high and avoiding real treatment, there is some value to your assertion that you can do it alone.

Anybody who wants to stop using drugs and alcohol needs to recognize that the decision to get help begins with the user.

Speaking of value and addictions: Charlie, your salary is on hold, and briefcases full

of cocaine, while they may impress high class porn stars, are too damn expensive.

I should know … or perhaps I’ve said too much…

Finally, while nobody really needs to make $2 million an episode, I appreciate your assertion that you deserve more money, for it teaches perhaps the most valuable lesson out of this whole affair: People should recognize their individual greatnesses and stick up for themselves.

If everybody thought they were rock stars from Mars like you do, and acted on this pretension for good, imagine what the human race could accomplish!

Nothing great was ever achieved by people who had low self-esteem and/or no Bolivian marching powder.

To conclude, Charlie, let me borrow the words of another famous fan of illegal stimulants: Ol’ Dirty Bastard once said “Wu Tang is for the children.” Be for the children, Charlie. Be for the children. Also: Keep doing cocaine, because you are hilarious.

Sincerely, Dillon Eliassen

Dillon Eliassen, a graduate student, is in his first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

The Labels Might as Well be in French Student abroad contemplates the difference between university practices

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esterday I was going to my first class at my host university in Paris, and I left a bit early so that I could find the room.

Finding classrooms can be challenging Katie Winters enough when you’re new to columnist a university, but I discovered a new hurdle that I never expected yesterday.

Some of the doors were unnumbered.

Some rooms had signs stating the number, just like at MSU. Others had the number written on the door in marker; and some were just simply unnumbered.

I did finally find the room, after asking someone, which was good because the room I thought my class should be in apparently

has no number and simply exists to mess Most students do not see themselves in new students up. I mean, it was next to 73, a building faced with corrugated metal and who would expect 72 to be past this unnumcovered in graffiti, at least not in the United bered door and around a corner?

States.

My point is not that the French have an And certainly we think it’s important that issue with numbering things, which I am not the rooms are numbered, the buildings are convinced is not a problem here in France, properly maintained and that the grounds but that maybe are kept clean. we have things We put a lot better than we of emphasis on “College tuition in general is getting a a well-mainthink.

Granted, a tained campus bit ridiculous, but when you see what a for our univerpublic university education university could look like without that sities. comes much This may cheaper in money, it makes you kind of glad that not go across France than the board, but in the United we do pay for a new coat of paint every it does seem to States, with be the case at the trade-off MSU. once in a while.” being higher At Montclair, taxes, but this graffiti doesn’t leads to some downsides that I am not sure even last long in bathroom stalls. And we American students would take kindly to. pay for that.

In the United States the “look” and We also don’t pay taxes like the French, “feel” of a campus are often factors that a and both of those things are reflected in our student considers when selecting a college. tuition.

College tuition in general is getting a bit ridiculous.

But when you see what a university could look like without that money, it makes you kind of glad that we do pay for a new coat of paint every once in a while.

When we talk about the rising cost of admissions, we rarely consider all of the other things that go into running a university.

We talk about payroll and new buildings and classroom materials, but we rarely talk about the fact that we have good lighting (though some buildings still suffer from a complete lack of lighting in most areas), room numbers on the doors, staff members to clean, comfortable desks and a can of paint to cover the latest graffiti.

It doesn’t seem like these things should cost a lot, but they do add up.

Don’t take them for granted, because otherwise you’d never find your class, even if (by some miracle) you could find parking.

Katie Winters, an English major, is in her second year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

STUDENTS SPEAK Are you concerned about the rising gas prices?

Andrew Gupina Sophomore Broadcasting

Richard Jellison Freshman Music

Allen Teplitsky Sophomore Psychology

Medea Iluridze Graduate Student

“I am very concerned because I really would prefer if gas prices were a lot lower. I had to do a lot of driving this semester, which is kind of killing me. I had to pay $50 the other day. It’s kind of unacceptable because, like other college students, I have a low income. But what are you gonna’ do? Just keep driving, I guess.”

“Truthfully, not really because I am an environmentalist. I don’t drive. I would rather ride a bike or walk. I am concerned that people have to pay for it, but I see it as an opportunity for people to investigate other forms of fuel.”

“I think that they’re going up and they might continue going up until we run out of gas or stop using gas. Hopefully, we will be using other types of cars soon. I am hoping that we will use electric cars but that won’t be for another five or 10 years.”

“Oh boy, of course I don’t like it. It’s an international conflict and it’s one way or another. It’s unavoidable. Inflation is bad, but there is nothing you can do about it.”

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The Montclarion Recounts the Academy Awards

Ken Macri Staff Writer

The awards season for movies came to a close Sunday night as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences handed out Oscars to 24 lucky hopefuls.

I’ll start out my Oscar “postgame” coverage by analyzing the hosts of the show, Anne Hathaway and James Franco.

I actually felt bad for Hathaway because she was trying so hard to be funny, but only received a little giggle from the audience in return. She then embarrassed herself by singing. On the other end we have James Franco, who was the total opposite of Hathaway, and it seemed as if he didn’t want to be there, displaying the same obnoxious smile throughout.

Maybe Franco was nervous about his big nomination for Best Lead Actor, which would come later in the show, but I don’t see why, as the whole room knew that Colin Firth was the inevitable winner.

The first big award handed out was for Best Supporting Actress, which went to Melissa Leo for “The Fighter.” Although I predicted the youngster Hailee Steinfeld to win, I wasn’t shocked that Leo took home the Oscar as she is a veteran actress who was robbed of an Oscar a few years back for her performance in “Frozen River.” I was shocked, however, when Leo decided to drop an F-Bomb in front of millions of viewers – although it was great to see the other actors mock her throughout the night for her mistake. Best Supporting Actor went to Christian Bale for “The Fighter,” and he really deserved the Oscar because his performance as Dicky Eklund was brilliant.

I’m also glad we got to see Bale

give an acceptance speech, because I knew he would throw the audience a “bloody hell.”

“Toy Story 3” won best animated feature film, and there were absolutely no surprises there, as director Lee Unkrich was pretty much on stage to accept the award before the winner was even announced.

Fan favorites “The Social Network” and “Inception” where nearly shut out of the ceremony, except for some technical categories such as best sound mixing, but who really listens to sound mixing anyway?

Aaron Sorkin won the only worthwhile Oscar for “The Social Network” and took home Best Adapted Screenplay, while “The King’s Speech” won Best Original Screenplay.

Shouldn’t “The King’s Speech” be considered an adapted screenplay, since it was based on true events? Perhaps no one really cares except Christopher Nolan, who received the biggest snub at the awards, as he lost for Best Original Screenplay and wasn’t even nominated for Best Director.

Colin Firth won best lead actor for “The King’s Speech,” which was well deserved and not shocking at all. Firth gave a much-expected witty and gracious acceptance speech.

Best Lead Actress went to Natalie Portman for her role in “Black Swan,” and it was great to see not only glowing pregnant Portman, but “Black Swan” get some Oscar gold.

Lastly we saw “The King’s Speech” win Best Picture, and even though I thought “The Social Network” might take the Oscar home, I had a really strong feeling it was going to be a “King’s Speech” night. As you know, the ceremony isn’t over until the King speaks.

“The King’s Speech” won big at the Oscars, taking home the Best Picture award.

Photo courtesy of www.gonnawatchit.com

Natalie Portman took home the Oscar for Best Lead Actress in the film “Black Swan.”

Photo courtesy of www.thegloss.com

Get To K n ow An n a Ca lv i Female Musician Creates Buzz Mark Gould Arts & Entertainment Editor

Confidence is often the key to crafting music. London native Anna Calvi has been giving her full attention to music some time now, fin ally culminating in her self-titled debut album. Calvi spent twoand-a-half years recording her album in a basement studio.

“It was very unhealthy, actually. I didn’t see the sunlight for a long, long time,” she admits on her artist profile at www.dominorecordco.com.

Calvi grew up with a musically inclined Italian father, and was always around classical music, even taking violin lessons as a child. When she discovered Django Reinhardt and Jimi Hendrix at the age of 13, she started playing guitar and learning how to make simple instruments sound like a full orchestra. But no matter what she’s playing, the sound, she insists, has to come from within.

Her debut album is a subtle spark of genius, composed of ten sultry tracks, delicately juxtaposed. Although Calvi admits to being shy, her vocals come across confident and bold. Whether on stage or in the studio, Calvi radiates with

passion. “When I play live I’m a different person,” Anna smiles. “I feel powerful and fearless. All the things I wish I felt in everyday life.” The difference is clear: Calvi is a strong vocalist with a knack for making heartfelt music.

“Rider To The Sea,” the opening instrumental track, begins with Latin-fused guitar, perfectly setting the scene for the rest of the journey. The instrumental textures of “Anna Calvi” are what make it unique.

Calvi’s guitar and violin work match with band member Molly Harpaz’s harmonium, creating rich layers that will fill any speaker, headphone, or stereo system with delightful ease. Anna Calvi is a kiss on the forehead and rough scratch on the back, from the very beginning of the album up until the chilling finale of “Love Won’t Be Leaving.”

Currently, Calvi is featured as a part of BBC’s Sound of 2011, a showcase featuring upand-coming artists, where her music is described as “songs haunted by the ghosts of long dead rockabilly singers and broken hearted chanteuses.”

People are quickly starting to take notice. The legendary producer Brian Eno was encouraged to check out Calvi’s work

Anna Calvi recently released her debut self-titled album.

and instantly fell in love with her sound, calling her “the biggest thing since Patti Smith.”

Take it straight from the source: it’s a genuine album.

Calvi explains, “There is an element of darkness to the record but there is also a sense of hope.

This album is the culmination of my whole life up until now.”

Photo courtesy of www.guardian.co.uk

For more information on Anna Calvi, visit www.themontclarion.com

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Lacordiare Academy Perform a Cabaret!

I’ v e Got the Ma gic in Me

Stefanie Sears Staff Writer

Lacordaire Academy in Upper Montclair held its very first Cabaret, titled “Magical Moments,” in its gymatorium on February 25. College graduate artists got together to perform musical numbers as a benefit event for the school’s arts program.

Among the performers were Montclair State alums including BFA acting major and musical theatre and dance minor Jaclyn Ingoglia (2009) and BFA musical theatre major Kelsey Thompson (2010). The two have collaborated plenty of times before this event as well, including the performance of “Cabaret” at Montclair back in 2007 and “Ragtime,” “Carousel,” and “Midnight Madness” at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). Other performers of “Magical Moments” included Alexander Diaz, Lauren Palmeri and Kevin Melendez.

The cabaret consisted of an assortment of songs sung by the five performers, 17 in total, including solos, duets and a group number. Ingoglia, most known for her role as “Young Woman” in “Machinal” at Montclair back in 2008, sang “Only Hope” from the movie “A Walk to Remember” and “Someone to Watch Over Me,” composed by George Gershwin and also showcased in “Crazy for You.” Thompson sang “You Are My Lucky Star” from the musical “Singin’ in the Rain,” and “Slow Boat to China,” a song written by Frank Loesser.

The two alums also got together for a duet of “I Still Believe” from “Miss Saigon” and also had duets with other members of the cast. The show concluded with a special preview performance

by Lacordaire’s students for their upcoming spring musical, “Seussical.”

It was Ingoglia who came up with the idea of the cabaret. She has been the acting and vocal coach for the musicals at Lacordaire as well as the

“Magical Moments” stars MSU alum Jaclyn Ingoglia and Alexander Diaz

choreographer for Lacordaire’s spring musical “Narnia” back in 2008, so it has gradually become a job for her.

“The kids are so dedicated to the arts program,” Ingoglia said. “Because I have been in their shoes, I wanted to do something to give back to them.”

Ingoglia, who had been thinking about performing a cabaret for the school for a while, discussed it with

Debbie Irwin, the Academy Arts Coordinator and producer of “Magical Moments,” and gathered her friends from the NJPAC to perform at the fundraising benefit. They were each asked to pick four songs to sing and the final preparations were made when the cast practiced at the school the Wednesday and Thursday before the show.

It was a very enjoyable and talented

Photo courtesy of Stefanie Sears

performance, and had a very decent turn out. Their hard work paid off.

Check out Lacordaire Academy’s spring musical “Seussical” March 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for 12 years and under. Call 973-744-1156 or e-mail dirwin@ lacordaire.net for tickets. Enjoy!

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Innovative student choreography is the centerpiece.

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The Changing Culture of Mayhem Festival

L ine up Fe a tur e s Top Names in Met al Stephen Jackson Staff Writer

Mayhem Festival, arguably the most popular metal festival around these days, recently announced this year’s lineup. Headlining the show will be prominent bands Disturbed and Godsmack, with strong second stage acts like Machine Head, Suicide Silence and Trivium. Mayhem Festival 2011 will have a tough time following the 2010 inyour-face lineup, which included headliners Korn, Lamb of God, Rob Zombie and Hatebreed. Mayhem has had continuous success for the past three years.

This year’s lineup will not be too different from previous years, with the return of five bands, including all the aforementioned headliners and Godsmack.

In light of the anticipation in the metal world for this year’s Mayhem, let’s look at the past three years to decide if the current lineup can rival previous years’.

In 2008, Mayhem Festival came to fruition during a decline in the quality of metal shows. Ozzfest had produced mediocre results, and Sounds of the Underground was discontinued. The creator of Warped Tour, Kevin Lyman, decided to put together a show with popular bands including Slipknot and Disturbed, while choosing to involve new bands like Five Finger Death Punch and Suicide Silence; he then incorporated bands with loyal followings like Mastodon, Walls of Jericho and The Red Chord. This led to a

very interesting combination of various metal genres in one festival that proved a major success. This ensured that a second Mayhem was inevitable.

In the summer of 2009, Mayhem began its festival with arguably the heaviest lineup in its history. Headlined by thrash gods Slayer and Marilyn Manson, the entire festival was not for the mainstream listener. The second stages were ruled by the heaviest of the heavy – Cannibal Corpse, White Chapel, Behemoth and Job For A Cowboy. Middle-of-the-road metalheads All That Remains and Killswitch Engage fit into the fold very well with their always-strong performances. 2009 was a major success in being able to bring together a group of bands that resembled Hellfest and the early Ozzfest groups.

Last year’s lineup continued the sentiment of intensity including bands like Chimaira, Lamb of God and Winds of Plague. But the 2010 Mayhem had a feeling of returning to the metal movements of the 90s, with Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Korn and Rob Zombie leading the charge. This lineup had the metal community remembering the passion and creativity that was seen in the 1990s and early 2000s.

This year’s Mayhem will continue a culture of inclusion of different subgenres of metal. It remains to be seen if Mayhem Festival 2011 will be as successful as previous years, but so far there has been no reason to doubt its lineup.

Photo courtesy of www.metalinsider.net The lineup for this year’s Mayhem Festival looks to be just as promising as recent years.

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WrestleMania XXVII Features Two Marquee Stars

The Under taker and Triple H Scheduled To Return Joseph Lisnow Assistant News Editor

The phrase “actions speak louder than words” could not have been more appropriate for the showdown between the Undertaker and Triple H on a recent edition of “Raw.” Both wrestlers made their much-anticipated return from injuries in time to compete at WrestleMania XXVII. Taker had not seen action since October, and Triple H since April. For weeks, mysterious videos aired promoting “2.21.11.” Speculation was that the Undertaker was returning. The videos were indeed the return of Undertaker, but World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) had Triple H return as well.

Having both men return in the same segment worked well, given that they are two of the biggest stars in the company.

The Undertaker came out to the same entrance he has had for 20 years and the fans still soaked it up. Before he could speak a word, Triple H’s music hit and he went face-to-face with Undertaker in the ring. With the official WrestleMania XXVII logo hanging in the background of the Selland Arena, Triple H turned his attention to the logo with Undertaker doing the same. Undertaker blew him off, but quickly turned around and performed his signature gesture signaling that Triple was next. Triple H followed with the DX Crotch Chop. The two stared at each other as the camera panned back, ending the segment.

A match was teased between the two during that 10-minute segment, but not confirmed until the end of the week via WWE.com. What made this confrontation so unique was that neither wrestler spoke a word. Their facial expressions and gestures did the talking for them. The two stars know how to work a crowd best. Not too many wrestlers can make a return without speaking a word, and still have the fans in the arena standing the whole time.

The WWE tends to close WrestleMania with the world title on the line but this year that match may be better suited for two of the most decorated stars in the WWE. Together they held the world title a total of 20 times in addition to holding another 18 various

The Undertaker and Triple H will both make their return at WrestleMania XXVII.

WWE titles. Both have won the Royal Rumble and been in numerous main events at WrestleMania. This match has the potential to steal the show.

This wouldn’t be the first time these two have fought at WrestleMania. In 2001, during WrestleMania XVII, the two fought for 18 minutes in a stellar match that delivered a powerful spectacle. A decade later and the rematch is now set. At last year’s WrestleMania, Undertaker retired Shawn Michaels when he put his 18-0 streak on the line against the career of Michaels in the main event. Michaels, both on and off screen, is best friends with Triple H, a well known fact that the WWE acknowledges. This year’s Hall of Fame ceremony, held the night before WrestleMania, is inducting Michaels as their top-drawing name. Because of this, the rumors are flying that Michaels will be involved in the match. The most

likely scenario is that he will be the special guest referee for the match.

This brings a whole new twist to a match that has been done many times.

The question is whether Michaels will be able to stay un-biased. His best friend is going against the man who ended his long and illustrious career. Michaels has the chance to make sure Undertaker’s streak comes to a crashing end at the hands of his best friend. If the match folds out this way, it would either be the ultimate payback or heartbreak for Michaels by having to count his friend’s shoulders down for the three.

The two returns helped “Raw” score a 3.9 on the Nielsen rating. It was the highest-rated “Raw” since February 2008 and the return of The Rock the week before certainly had an impact. The WWE easily scored a great rating with the speculation of Undertaker and Triple H making their

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awaited returns. A month away from the biggest show of the year, and WrestleMania is shaping up nicely.

Pitting the WWE’s top two veteran wrestlers in a match seems like it will draw a nice audience. My only complaint is that it seems foolish to have them fight each other after both coming back from injuries, because the loser will likely lose a lot of momentum. As they are both coming back from major injuries, it will be interesting to see if they are slowed down, particularly the Undertaker, who looked smaller since the last time he was seen on TV. I don’t see the Undertaker’s unbeaten streak ever ending, so it’s obvious who I think will win, but I still want to see this match. I want to see two of the greatest in the business go at it one more time and deliver a match worthy of being called “Match of the Year.”

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The Montclarion • March 3, 2011

New York Teams Sleep Through NHL Trade Deadline Jay Hrina Staff Writer

The NHL trade deadline came and went, and if you weren’t paying attention, you would have no idea the deadline had even passed. The three local hockey teams spent a few extra hours sleeping, finding nothing worthwhile, and no one to help their club.

There was one trade apiece by the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers, with the Rangers having the only significant trade: acquiring veteran defenseman Bryan McCabe from the Florida Panthers for Tim Kennedy and a third-round draft pick. The New York Islanders sat on their hands and kept the same team they had entering the final weeks of the deadline. They couldn’t have gotten much worse and ought to have taken a stab at somebody, but their desire to improve is as high as their place in the standings, and that’s never too high.

The Devils could still make the playoffs, needing only nine points to tie the eighth-seeded Carolina Hurricanes, but their chances are slim. Four teams sit between them and the Hurricanes and a lot needs to go right for New Jersey to grab a spot in the postseason.

The Rangers, on the other hand, are currently the seventh-seed in the Eastern Conference, but are five points from slipping out of the race. By acquiring McCabe, the Rangers fortified their defense and solidified their team. They aren’t much improved overall, but they don’t seem to be going down anytime soon. New York can easily topple sixthseeded Montreal and even surpass fifthseeded Washington, with only six points separating them.

Playoffs aren’t going to be too exciting for local hockey fans. Any team can win, but the Rangers are going to have a tough time squaring off against the top few teams in the conference, depend-

ing on which seed each team gets at the end of the year. The Rangers are only 1-7 against the current top three seeds: Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and Boston, with their one win coming against the lowest of the three, Boston.

This leaves the Devils and the Islanders to duel for which team is worse.

The Devils should easily win this game, meaning they will not be the worst team.

But each time you feel like the Devils are ready to turn it around or put together a winning streak, or at least provide some decent hockey, they fail to come through. At the rate they’re going they just may have a worse 2010-2011 hockey season than the New York Islanders, something no one would have predicted at the beginning of the year. Their $100 million free-agent signing along with fan favorite Patrik Elias and the always reliable Martin Brodeur should have done much better than the basement. Brodeur has been outplayed by Johan Hedberg, who has as many wins as Brodeur, but eight less losses. Hedberg’s goals against average is four-tenths less than Brodeur an he also has a .015 percent better save percentage (small decimals, but a big difference).

Of the 32 players on the Islanders that posted stats this season, only five have a plus-minus better than 0 and two of those five have a plus-minus of one. For the Islanders it seems like we’re looking ahead to next year. Then again, we’re always looking ahead to next year.

If this is how a Devils team will look with Kovalchuk as their star, fans better hold on tightly – you’re stuck with him for the next 15 years. By then the Islanders may have avoided looking like NHL’s version of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Rangers are on even ground; they can improve with some smart moves or join their NY/NJ friends with some poor ones. They have the postseason to look forward to for now and bragging rights when the season is over.

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Baseball Looking to End Long NJAC Drought March 3, 2011 • The Montclarion

Mike Monostra Sports Editor

Close, but no cigar has been the story for MSU baseball in their chase for the NJAC Championship. The Red Hawks have qualified for the NJAC Tournament the past seven years in a row, but for each of those seven straight years, a conference championship has eluded them.

This year, Montclair State hopes to end that streak, as they were voted to finish in third place in the NJAC preseason baseball poll. The Red Hawks finished behind defending conference champion Kean and last year’s first-place team, Rowan.

Montclair State will have offensive experience on their side heading into this season. Out of their entire starting lineup from 2010, the only player the team lost to graduation was Scott Evangelist. The rest of the team’s everyday players will be back on the field this season.

A pair of seniors will anchor the infield for the Red Hawks, as shortstop Jay Bionde and second baseman Andrew Himmelfarb return for 2011. Bionde was the lone Red Hawk to start all 42 games last season, hitting for a .295 average mainly out of the leadoff role. His double play partner, Himmelfarb, hit .276, while also leading the team in walks with 25 and earning a .397 on-base percentage.

At first base, Jason Chesterman will be back after a great rookie season in 2010.

Chesterman had a solid .304 average and saw his playing time increase as the season wore on. At third base, the duties last season were split between sophomore Matt Moreno and junior Kevin Miller.

Moreno led the team in average, hitting .400 in 70 at-bats, while Miller hit just .196 last season.

In the outfield, senior Michael Boggi and junior Mickey McGraw will return after great seasons at the plate in 2010.

Boggi had a .359 average with 38 RBIs, while McGraw hit for a .371 average and led the team on the basepaths with 12 stolen bases. The only hole to fill in the lineup will be Evangelist’s old spot in

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MSU starting pitcher Sean Hille will be the ace of a young pitching staff for the Red Hawks in 2011. right field. The team will likely look to younger players to fill in that role.

Behind the plate, junior Kevin Bond will be back after exhibiting a ton of power in 2010. He led the team with six home runs and 43 RBIs. He also hit .372 while also providing solid defense behind the plate. Senior Mike Ercolano will likely be doing most of the designated hitting duties again in 2011. He hit for an average of .294 in 2010 with 28 RBIs. When it comes to pitching, the Red Hawks will be looking for many of their young guns to come through. Outside of junior ace Sean Hille, much of last season’s pitching staff is gone.

Hille was impressive in 2010 as he quickly became the team’s big-game

starter. Hille had the best ERA on staff last year with a 3.87. He threw three complete games during the season and finished the year with a record of 8-2.

Experience gets thin for the pitching staff behind Hille, however, as only three more pitchers have college experience. Sophomore Jake Campbell has the most with eight games pitched in relief last season, while junior Matt Rago has only pitched six career games; junior Ian Oates only has one.

The NJAC will be a tough conference again in 2011, as Kean and Rowan enter the season in the top 30 in the nation.

The conference schedule has changed this season. Single games will be played on Thursday and Friday against the

same opponent, with doubleheaders on Saturday against another opponent. This creates a schedule where every NJAC team will have to play four games in three days during every weekend in April. For the Red Hawks, their conference schedule will kick off on Saturday, April 2, when they will host RutgersCamden in a doubleheader at Yogi Berra Stadium.

Baseball’s regular season will kick off this weekend, as the Red Hawks head south to Piedmont College in Georgia.

MSU will play Rhodes College on Friday and Capital University on Saturday in neutral site games. The weekend will conclude with a meeting against host Piedmont on Sunday afternoon.

MSU Athletes Compete in Ski Competition Joseph Battiato Staff Writer

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MSU soccer player Michael Pytlar and MSU lacrosse player Vic Demaio both competed in the Red Bull Super Hit at Mountain Creek last weekend.

The closing weekend of the Red Bull Super Hit went off under blue skies and warm temps at Mountain Creek in Vernon, New Jersey on Saturday, February 26. Red Bull Super Hit marked the first-ever freeski event that has come to Mountain Creek from outside the mountain.

The group of skiers that showed up to compete ran the gamut from amateur beginners to rising local pros and hailed from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Mountain Creek built a signature feature for the day with a clear-walled Red Bull wallride on top of a large hip, enabling competitors to pick their line and hit the feature in a large variety of ways. The sunny skies and impressive trickery of the competitors drew the attention of everyone, whether they were riding by on the trails or hanging out on the porch of the KINK bar.

Two Montclair State Students, Michael James Pytlar, a junior on the Red Hawk soccer team; and Vic Demaio, a senior on the Red Hawk lacrosse team, had the chance to compete in Red Bull Super Hit. These two athletes were among the top skiers.

After all of the backflips, huge spins and creative rail slides that went down during the two 25-minute heats and 25-minute final, Montclair’s own Vic Demaio placed third. He also won Best Trick of the day with a corked 360 hand plant on the Red Bull wallride. Demaio won a brand new pair of skis and lots of skiing gear. Ryan Anderson took second and Peter Engen from Vermont won the contest and a paid trip to compete in the Dumont Cup in March at Sunday River in Maine.

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The Montclarion • March 3, 2011

Men’s Lacrosse Wins Opener Under Interim Coach Torrisi Kofi Biney Staff Writer

There were a lot of things that were “new” about Saturday’s season-opening 9-5 victory by the Montclair State men’s lacrosse team over Muhlenberg College at Sprague Field, the most noticeable being Montclair’s head coach. Unfortunately, the circumstances that lead to Adam Torrisi becoming head coach were about as grim as you can possibly imagine.

On November 4th of last year, beloved Coach John Greco died at just 33 after a heart attack. It was a tragedy that stunned and saddened the Montclair State community and still has a lasting effect.

Such was exemplified by the moment of silence that took place before the MSU 9 Muhlenberg 5 game. After that, the Red Hawks honored their deceased coach in the best way possible: by winning.

Freshman midfielder Trevor Teel gave Montclair a dream start by scoring within two minutes to give them a 1-0 lead, with the assist coming from senior midfielder Robert Sinicola off a power play. They would have scored more had it not been for the goalkeeping of Muhlenberg’s Mike Horowitz, whose saves on shots from Sinicola and Mike Corsetto kept things close for the time being.

Two goals in quick succession from junior Matthew Prongay and freshman Anthony Rybek extended the Red Hawks’ lead to 3-0 at the start of the second quarter, yet Brent Siebold’s goal cut the lead to two. Montclair’s lead would go back to three as Trevor Teel nailed his second tally of the afternoon with 10:42 remaining in the quarter. However, Zack Armstrong’s strike cut Montclair’s lead in half heading to halftime and made things a bit closer than desirable.

After coming tantalizingly close to giving the Red Hawks a fifth goal on two separate instances at the beginning of the third quarter, Jack Skeels finally gave Montclair that elusive goal at 7:50, off of an assist by Robert Sinicola.

Five minutes later, a very strange set of circumstances occured. In the space of just 12 seconds, the game went from being relatively comfortable to downright unnerving. An illegal body check penalty by junior attacker Tyler Meth on junior midfielder Andrew Disdler lead to a power play goal by Jack Reilly off an assist by Clint Watkins, resulting in a score of 5-3.

In almost no time, the Mules scored again. Chase Nadell picked up a groundball off a faceoff and ran through the MSU defense before unleashing a shot that drove past goalkeeper Mark Glander.

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Junior attacker Tyler Meth, battling for a ground ball in last season’s playoff game against New York Maritime, was held without a goal in Saturday’s victory. Meth has led the team in scoring the past two seasons.

The contingent of Muhlenberg fans in attendance became ecstatic. The score now read 5-4 with 6:14 left in the third quarter. All the momentum was on the away team, and the Red Hawks desperately needed a goal to settle things down before it got too out of hand.

Up came Jack Sheets and Robert Sinicola. In tandem, they would combine in timely fashion for Montclair’s sixth goal. Skeels received a Sinicola pass to slide past Mike Horowitz, and gave Montclair State a 6-4 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.

For three quarters, Montclair State and Muhlenberg were separated by the

slimmest of margins, with both teams showing initiative in all aspects. But in the final quarter, the Red Hawks took control of the game and never let go.

A costly turnover by Anthony Dzienkiewicz in his own zone gave full license for Clint Watkins to score his second of the game and put Muhlenberg within a goal of tying at 6-5.

It was as close as they would get.

Montclair, sensing the potentially inevitable, took full reign over matters by scoring three straight goals to secure the win. Robert Sinicola capped off a fine day when he added a goal to his four assists giving the Red Hawks a 7-5 lead at 6:23.

Even with an immediate timeout by Muhlenberg, it was not enough for them to fight off Montclair. The home team was surging, and they got their reward to the tune of goals from Michael Chiavetta and Robbie Smith, respectively, to seal the win. Chiavetta’s goal was exceptionally exquisite because of the great spinmove past a Muhlenberg defender, and the assist by Sinicola that proceeded his strike.

Montclair State men’s lacrosse continue their 2011 season with an out-ofconference tilt against Dickinson College on Saturday, March 5. Start time is set for 3 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse Falls in Opener Delfini’s Three Goals Not Enough as Drew Beats MSU Third Straight Time Kendall Zoppa Assistant Sports Editor

Defending Skyline Conference Champions fell to neighboring Drew University Saturday in the season opener, 13-6. The Rangers quickly took the lead scoring two goals early in Drew 13 the game, but the MSU 6 Red Hawks would prove aggressive with eight shot attempts, finally adding a goal midway through the half by freshman Kelly Schoneveld.

Drew posted three more goals to help the Rangers advance to a four-point lead.

As the half approached, junior midfielder Cora Delfini scored her first of three goals, assisted by Kayla Henderson, to head into the break trailing by three.

The Red Hawks unraveled as the second half began. The Rangers came out scoring on a free position shot within the first five minutes of the second half.

This was their first of nine goals for the remainder of the contest. Delfini made her second goal on a free position shot at the 18:00 marker. Within the next seven minutes, the Rangers added five goals before Montclair responded. Drew’s lead of 13-3 simply became too much for the Red Hawks to overcome.

Montclair added a few goals as time ran down in the second half. Delfini once again posted a goal to help the Red Hawks advance to 13-4 with 10 minutes remaining. Moments later, Krissa Henderson added another point to narrow the gap.

The Red Hawks scored their sixth and final goal with three minutes left on a successful free position shot by Kailee Beal. Montclair fell to Drew for the third time in four seasons.

Montclair goalkeeper Tiffiani Henderson had 14 saves while defenders Sara Watson and Kristin Quigley combined to force four turnovers. Senior Kayla Henderson had three draws and two groundballs but that would prove not enough for the Red Hawks.

The game was the third consecutive loss for the Red Hawks against Drew. Montclair State has not beaten the Rangers since 2007. MSU also lost their season-opening game for the fourth straight season, that streak also dating back to 2007.

Montclair faces off against Stevens Institute this Saturday in their home opener at noon. The Red Hawks lost twice to Stevens last season, including a 15-12 loss in the first round of the NCAA tournament. MSU will be fighting for their first victory over the Ducks since 2007.

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MSU midfielder Cora Delfini, seen here in a game from last season, scored three of her team’s six goals in Saturday’s loss to Drew.

MSU Ice Hockey Returning to Nationals

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March 3, 2011 • The Montclarion

Jon Fazio Staff Writer

The Montclair State University men’s ice hockey club team is going to the National Tournament in San Jose, California for the second straight year.

They earned an automatic bid after beating Marist College 5-1 and Boston College 6-2 in the North East Regional Tournament over the weekend.

Montclair State took on Marist College for the third time this season last Saturday night. This game was different than the previous two match-ups earlier in the season because there was much more on the line. Marist came into the game as the number-ten seed in the Northeast. MSU was the three seed.

Marist came out strong against MSU early in the game, but the Red Hawks would strike first and would never relinquish the lead again. Marist kept up with the Red Hawks for the majority of the game, only trailing 2-1 until late in the third period. But MSU put Marist away for good, scoring three quick goals to take down the Red Foxes. Senior goaltender

Kevin Fox had 27 saves that night and sophomore forward Cody Inglis scored two goals to lead the Red Hawks to victory.

Sunday’s game against Boston College would be a lot less conventional, and much more entertaining.

The Red Hawks were fighting to get in the 2011 National Tournament in California. But during the first period, they didn’t put up a fight. Boston College got on the board first after a controversial goal that was originally waived off by the referees. After an official discussion, they overruled the prior decision and counted the goal, which didn’t go over too well on the MSU bench.

“When things like that happen it’s difficult to accept,” Associate Head Coach Rob Martinez said on msicehockey.com.

“Usually the team that is affected negatively because of the call loses their focus.”

The Red Hawks then surrendered another goal five minutes later and went into the locker room down 2-0 after one period. Heading into the locker room, the coaches rounded up their players and reminded them that they had come back from previous deficits like this before.

When MSU hit the ice in the second period, the team seemed to move quicker and smoother. Slowly but surely, the Red Hawks fired shots on the net and balanced the shot count. MSU scored on a power play to cut the deficit in half to 2-1. Junior forward Chris Kerezstes drew another penalty to put the Red Hawks on the power play again. During the power play, junior defenseman Doug Kubek scored to tie the game at two apiece. The score would remain tied, 2-2, at the end of the second period.

The Red Hawks entered the third period and continued to show off their offensive game. Kerezstes drew another penalty, which MSU capitalized on and scored as they took their first lead at 3-2. The Red Hawks never looked back as freshman forward John Hero added the sixth unanswered goal to seal the win and punch a ticket to the National Tournament.

The Red Hawks have now advanced to the Super East Playoffs where they will await the winner of Marist and Siena on Friday night. MSU will play one of those teams at the Albany County Hockey Facility in Albany, NY. The puck will drop at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night.

Who’s Hot This Week Cora Delfini Midfielder — Women’s Lacrosse Delfini led the Red Hawks with three goals and seven shots on goal in the team’s season-opening loss to the Drew Rangers on Saturday.

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0-0

Ramapo

0-0

0-0

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0-0

0-1

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0-0

0-0

RU-Camden

0-0

2-1

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0-0

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Bard

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0-0

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0-0

Stockton

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0-0

Maritime

0-0

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Last Week 2/26 Muhlenberg 9, MSU 5

Women’s Lacrosse Rodney Freeney Guard — Men’s Basketball Freeney added 24 points which included four threepointers in the loss to New Jersey City University for the NJAC Championship.

Trevor Teel Midfielder — Men’s Lacrosse Teel was chosen as Skyline Rookie of the Week after his college debut in the win against Muhlenberg 9-5. He added two goals and an assist to rally the Red Hawks to a season opening victory.

Game of the Week Women’s Lacrosse Saturday March 5, 12 p.m. vs Stevens Sprague Field Women’s lacrosse seeks a victory in their home opener against the Stevens Ducks this Saturday.

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Bard

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Kean

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14 - 2 - 0

25 - 6 - 0

Siena

11 - 3 - 2

19 - 6 - 2

MSU

11 - 3 - 1

18 - 6 - 1

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NJCU Tops Montclair in NJAC Championship Elliott Marko Staff Writer

It was a devastating night in Jersey City for MSU men’s basketball on Friday as the team saw its season come to an abrupt end. They lost the NJCU 72 N J A C MSU 67 champio n s h i p to New Jersey City by a final score of 72-67. The team finished the season going 20-8 and was unable to earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Two NJAC teams, New Jersey City and Ramapo, will go to the NCAA playoffs.

The game marked the third meeting between the clubs in nine days, with each team winning on its home floor. Rodney Freeney, senior guard and one of MSU’s leaders, led all scorers with 24 points. He was followed by Tyrone Prewitt with 10 points.

Montclair looked comfortable in the first half, earning a five-point lead with just 2:50 to go, only to let it slip away, going into halftime with a 36-35 deficit. Montclair was unable to recover from that; the momentum appeared to be in the Knights’ favor from there on out.

Montclair’s second-half debacle, combined with playing in front of a hostile Jersey City crowd, foreshadowed a problem they were not able to overcome.

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New Jersey City’s men’s basketball team poses for a picture after winning the NJAC Championship on Friday night.

A key factor in the loss was Montclair’s going only 18-of-27 from the free throw line, compared to Jersey City, who went 26-of-37.

When the game was over, the disappointment on the team’s faces was visible. But despite the negatives in this game, the Red Hawks’ season is nothing to smirk at. Junior forward Andrew August, who had only two points this game, had us captivated all

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MSU guard Rodney Freeney led the team with 24 points in their NJAC championship loss to NJCU.

year with his style of play.

“This season was truly great,” said August. “I feel like this squad became a family.

We came from the bottom to the top, even when everyone didn’t think we could make it, but we did. If I could do it all over again, I would do it the same way. Coming into the season as a transfer, the program let me in with open arms. The 2010-2011 season is a season to

remember.”

For New Jersey City, it was their first NJAC championship since 2004 and under their head coach Marc Brown. Marc’s father, Charles was the head coach of the team during its last championship run.

To recap, it is worth noting that the team went 20-8 this season and beat teams like Richard Stockton 61-60 in Pomona last Saturday. The Red Hawks con-

tinued their winning ways going against Ramapo, having previously lost to the team twice during the season. They won in a dramatic fashion with Rodney Freeney’s last-minute heroics, which advanced them to the finals. Though they came up short, they opened the eyes of many and gained respect from their opponents. The 2010-2011 Montclair men’s basketball season was truly one to remember.

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New Jersey City coach Marc Brown cuts down the net following the Gothic Knights victory over Montclair State in the NJAC Championship game.