The Student Voice of Montclair State University Since 1928 Thursday, October 23, 2014
Volume XCV, Issue 8
N.J. Bill Offers Paid Sick Days
Rock the Vote
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Students prepare for the upcoming election on Nov. 4
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Catherine Baxter Editor-in-Chief Drawing near, students are reminded to stay up to date on the issues that surround them and bills that will be on the ballot this Election Day. This year, one big issue that is up for voting would be responsible for offering workers in Montclair paid sick days. “The ballot initiative up for a vote applies to private businesses in Montclair township,” said Rob Duffey, Policy and Communications Director for New Jersey Working Families. “Six cities have already passed similar laws and the whole campaign is meant to build momentum for a statewide bill that covers the one million New Jerseyans who don’t have paid sick days.” Over 50 percent of voters have to approve the ballot initiative in order for it to be approved. Bill continued on Page 5
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Montclair State will have its Little Falls Voting Center in Machuga Heights.
Deanna Rosa Contributing Writer With Election Day fast approaching, the Office of Government Relations is partnering with the Student Government Association, Residential Education and Center for Student Involvement to push for voter registration among the university community. The goal, in the words of Shivaun Gaines, director of the Office
of Government Relations, is to make the student body “aware of their civic responsibility of voting.” “I report directly to President Cole on any policy or political matters that would have an impact on the university,” noted Gaines on the role of the Office of Government Relations. “We try to keep the campus university [educated] on current government officials and government policies, both on a
Calling All Red Hawks Montclair State celebrates its homecoming week
state and federal level.” This year’s election is a midterm election for federal officials. Thirty-six seats are scheduled to be decided on Election Day this year, as the votes will determine whether or not our current senators and congressional members are reelected. Bryan Murdock, the director of Service Learning and Community Engagement and
According to a UPD report sent to the campus community, at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, the University Police Department “received a report that a male, non-resident student was assaulted.” The victim was walking up the stairway leading to Dinallo Heights at the time of the incident. Upon being punched in the face by the assailant, the victim fell to the ground. Immediately after the assault, the assailant was said to have fled the scene by running up the staircase and proceeded towards Blanton Hall. Following suit, witnesses were able to describe the assailant as an “African-American male 5’5” in height wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt, black Adidas workout pants and black sneakers” according
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The Clothesline Project
Educating students one T-shirt at a time
T-shirts line the Quad in recognition of sexual abuse and assault.
Kristen Bryfogle Opinion Editor The campus community gathers for the Student Showcase.
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cation, they provide a variety of service for individuals who find themselves victim to sexual assault and/ or abuse. At the Rape Care Center of Essex County, SAVE provides a 24-hour Rape Care Hotline that offers immediate service for survivors of sexual assault. Additionally, the organization aids survivors of sexual assault by accompanying them to hospitals and police stations in order to gain medical care and report the crimes committed against them. Another part of SAVE’s mission is to provide edu-
With the swift, autumn chill settling across campus and the dread of midterms hanging in the air, Montclair State students were looking for that special pick-me-up to make their week just a little better. To their surprise, Student Life at Montclair presented just that when it came to Homecoming. As a week-long celebration, the excitingly long list of activities grabbed stu-
dents’ attention from the moment it was posted on social media – especially the promise of T-shirts. To start the week off on the right foot, Monday night featured the Royalty Talent Show. As a step to break the gender barrier, SLAM urged students to vote for the two individuals they felt truly deserved to win the title instead of simply electing a King and Queen. Meanwhile, on Tuesday night, students were encouraged to grab their best friend and head over to the
Student Center to compete in various competitions against others for Twin Night. Featuring toiletbowl racers and a newlywed game, the night was definitely a hit within the campus community. Speaking of hits, there were certainly many in Wednesday night’s Glow-inthe-Dark Dodgeball Tournament. As they raced through the dimmed room, students competed against one another for both the title of Homecoming continued on Page 6
Usually, when there are T-shirts in the Student Center Quad at Montclair State University, students are queuing up for the opportunity to dress with Red Hawk Pride. But this week, the T-shirts are for display only, part of a weeklong event sponsored by Sexual Assault and Violence Education of Essex County in an effort to raise awareness about sexual and domestic abuse. The headquarters for SAVE of Essex County is located on Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. From this lo-
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Academic Advisor Honored for Excellence
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Smells Like School Spirit If you went to any of the final Homecoming events this year, you know that MSU finished off the week like no other year in recent history.
‘Anabelle’: A Plastic and Hollow Spin-Off
Red Hawks Are Semifinal Bound
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Students nominate outstanding professor for award recognizing advising expertise.
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Mens soccer clinches first-round bye for NJAC Tournament.
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Non-student Najee McCutheon, 25, of Woodland Park, N.J. was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, failure to stop, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, improper display of license plates and tinted windows for his involvement in an incident that occurred on Carlisle Road. McCutheon is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
Non-student Hassan Ross, 21, of East Orange, N.J. was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle while in the possession of marijuana, possession of alcohol in a vehicle, failure to exhibit registration, failure to exhibit an insurance card and failure to stop while on Carlisle Road. Ross is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
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Student Farrah Collins, 18, of West Cape May, N.J., was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia while in Gordon Hall. Collins is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
On October 19 Student Anthony Damato, 19, of Succasunna, N.J.was arrested and charged with distribution of marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia while in Whitman Hall. Damato is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
On October 20 Student Bryan EspinalCuevas, 22, of Teaneck, N.J. was charged with criminal trespassing for entering Sinatra Hall. Espinal-Cuevas is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
Anyone who has information regarding these incidents is urged to call the police station at T-I-P-S (8477). All calls are strictly confidential.
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Academic Advisor Honored for Excellence
Registration for spring classes begins Nov.10.
Alexis Ahern Contributing Writer On any given day during office hours, there’s a line of students waiting outside the office of Professor Jonathan Greenberg. However, with registration approaching in little over a week, the need for advising has become even more pressing. Students looking for direction seek out Greenberg because he gives them the attention they need; many of his students who are not in contact with their own advisors flock to his third floor office in Dickson Hall for advice. That is why Greenberg, an English professor and Deputy Chair of the English Department, was honored last year for “Outstanding Academic Advising.” The nomination came from one of his students after he helped her through a hectic year preparing for graduation. The student, Kate Holzlein, now an alum, submitted statement letters of support for Greenberg’s nomination
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last year from fellow faculty and students. Following the nomination, a panel, including former faculty, professional and departmental advisors and previous award recipients, put the candidates to a vote; Greenberg came out on top. “I’m so happy to hear that Dr. Greenberg has been recognized with this award,” said Holzlein. “He is truly an exceptional advisor. Dr. Greenberg was instrumental throughout my journey at MSU, beginning with our first advising meeting when I transferred to MSU as a sophomore. Having Dr. Greenberg as my advisor meant knowing that I always had a trusted mentor to turn to for guidance.” Greenberg, who specializes in 20th century literature, is the advisor for approximately 30 students, a similar load to advisors in other departments. “I know that a lot of my colleagues are extremely conscientious and the weeks before registration have steady traffic,” said Greenberg. “It is
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According to Duffey, over 40 percent of Montclair workers don’t have a single sick day. Many of these workers make low wages and they are predominantly women and people of color. If this passes, the number of municipalities in New Jersey that allows workers to earn paid sick days would rise to eight. This is part of a campaign to build a foundation for a statewide initiative that would cover all “1.2 million New Jersey workers who lack paid sick days,” according to a statement by New Jersey Working Families. Among the areas that currently offer paid sick days, Newark and Jersey City put their laws into effect earlier this year; in September, four more New Jersey municipalities adopted laws virtually identical to Newark’s. According to the statement by New Jersey Working Families, “over 100,000 New Jersey workers have gained coverage under local paid sick day laws and success in Montclair and Trenton would cover another estimated 20,200 workers.” This election day, voters in Montclair will see ballot questions modeled closely after the Newark ordinance that was enacted this summer. This ballot would allow private-sector workers to earn one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked. According to Duffey, workers in larger businesses would be able to earn up to five days a year, while workers in small-
er businesses would only be able to earn three. Workers who deal regularly with the public, like food service, daycare and nursing home workers would be able to earn five days regardless of business size. The days are designed so workers can care for themselves or sick children, siblings, parents, grandparents or grandchildren. Larger businesses are defined by having 10 or more employees; smaller businesses are defined by having nine or fewer employees. Most students seem to be in favor of paid sick days for workers. “I think that workers should get paid for their sick days if they aren’t physically capable to go into work and they need to get paid,” said student Sarah Gutman. “I think that it’s important to have the sick days getting paid for, especially for the way things are going in the economy with people struggling day to day,” said student Avidan Rothman. “Being able to not worry about going from sick day to sick day without being paid is really important to happen.” “Paid sick days keep our families, communities and local economies healthy,” said Duffey. “Jersey City and other cities that have passed similar laws are growing faster than their neighbors. Everybody – including students – will benefit [from this law].”
a big university and the university has grown quickly. It puts a lot of stress on faculty, administrators and students.” Registration for Winter classes begins Monday, Nov. 3 while registration for Spring courses begins the following Monday. Most students are asked to meet with their advisors in the week or so leading up to registration to go over their course selections. “There are two important pieces of advice [to give students],” said Greenberg. “The first one is to never forget to take courses that look really interesting, to get excited by the material you are learning and the professors you’re learning from, the classmates that you are learning with. Students come in forgetting this because of the logistics. The second is having patience and making sure advisees do their homework in terms of looking ahead of time at courses and options instead of plucking them out of the catalog right before registration.” Not only does Greenberg teach, but he also learns from his students on a daily basis. “You learn from students all the time,” he said. “You learn things about books you’ve read a hundred times, but you also learn in the advising process how determined and hardworking so many Montclair students are coming in with financial issues, transfer issues, into a major that doesn’t work. I’m just really impressed by students’ perseverance and the resiliency that they have to get through their courses.”
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to the report. In regards to the incident, Lieutenant Kieran Barrett of the University Police Department stressed the assault was “an isolated incident that unfortunately resulted in an act of violence.” As always, there are several steps individuals can take as precautionary measures within the campus community by “keeping an eye towards their general safety.” For starters, Barrett encourages those on campus to
munity as a whole through the eyes and ears of the students. For this reason, it is also vital to report crimes or unusual activities as they are happening. Finally, the University Police Department also offers Hawk Walk, a safe walk program in which “two welltrained student employees meet with an individual to walk them to their destination; the program runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. every night.”
“This was an isolated incident that unfortunately resulted in an act of violence. [Still], community members should always keep an eye towards their general safety; walk in well lit areas, with a trusted friend or group if possible, and follow pathways that are meant for travel rather than those that might appear to be a shortcut.” - Lieutenant Kieran Barrett University Police Department “walk in well-lit areas with a trusted friend or group if possible.” By following pathways that are meant for travel rather than those appearing to be a shortcut, individuals place themselves in a safer location that contains both common lighting as well as blue lights. In addition, the University stresses the utilization of several apps such as Mobile Guardian and the E-tips program that can help guide and protect the campus com-
While this case is being thoroughly investigated, UPD urges anyone with information about the incident to contact them directly at (973) 655-5222, the Confidential Tip Line at (973) 655-8477 or utilize the Hawk Eyewitness E-tip via text message to 67283 from any cellular device.
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The campus community is divided into three districts; be sure to vote in the correct location.
the chair of the American Democracy Project, works to keep Montclair State students academically involved with civic engagement on campus. Montclair State has adopted the goal of Rock the Vote’s #TurnOutForWhat campaign: “building political power for young people.” On their website, Rock the Vote provides easy-to-access information for students concerning voter registration, polling places and candidates. Montclair State University is unique in that it is the only university in New Jersey that contains its own voting district: Little Falls, District 9. The establishment of this district in 2012 caused quite a stir among the voter community surrounding the university who claimed that “students with no real ties
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to Little Falls could change the outcome of our local election.” Despite their arguments, Montclair State students along with residents of Little Falls could thereafter vote right on campus in the multipurpose room in Machuga Hall. This year, the polling booths will be open between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Nov. 4. This year’s Republican candidates for the Little Falls Council are Christoper Stacy, William Organisciak and Joseph Maceri; the Democrat candidates are James Belford Damiano, Maria Martini Cordonnier and Bill Liess. However, Montclair State actually spans two counties (Essex and Passaic) and three towns (Little Falls, Clifton, and Montclair). Therefore, only students who live in the
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Little Falls part of campus may vote in Machuga. Bohn Hall is the only residential hall located in Clifton (Passaic County), while Russ and Freeman are in Montclair (Essex County). Residents of Russ and Freeman are invited to walk with President Cole to the polling site at Bradford School to vote on Election Day. Because the number of residents in Bohn Hall does not reach the minimum requirement to justify a polling site on campus, students who live in Bohn Hall will be shuttled to and from Public School #16 on Grove Street in Clifton on Election Day. Every vote counts, so mark your calendar for Nov. 4 and participate in Election Day 2014. Make your voice heard!
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Inefficiency of Advising at Montclair State With registration quickly approaching, students race to meet with their advisors
Amal Zidan Contributing Writer With registration less than a week away, many students are saying they have been finding it difficult to reach their advisors. Others are not even certain who their advisors are. Registration for the Winter semester begins Monday, Nov. 3 while Spring registration begins Monday, Nov. 10. Students are required to meet with their academic advisors in anticipation to discuss their class choices. Sophomore Brett Mangan has felt like encounters with his advisor during the semester were met with being pushed off instead of being welcomed with open arms. “It’s ridiculous to think about how much faculty advisors get paid to never meet half of their students and how much money the school makes off students taking classes they never needed to take,” he said. Mangan also stated how difficult it was to be seen by his advisor because the small time frame offered did not fit into Mangan’s hectic athletic schedule. All professors are required to offer hours where students can reach them to discuss academic needs and to search for guidance. Junior Jeanette Aquino, a Justice Studies major, has confessed her frustration at not getting the help she was looking for when she attempted to reach her advisor during the semester. “Twice I had to email [my advisor] to make a meeting after unsuccessfully trying to find her in her office during
Students begin to meet with their academic advisors prior to registration.
her mandatory scheduled office hours,” said Aquino. “The first time she didn’t even come to the appointment; the second time she was 30 minutes late and didn’t give me any advice on what classes I should take.” However, the faculty says they work hard to make themselves available to their students.
Dr. Li-Chun Lin, chairperson and professor for the Management Department, said the Provost Office offers workshops for advising and encourages faculty to attend where they are given advice and taught how to best advise students. “Even here in the Management Department, we give advising workshops for our
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faculty,” Lin said. “We send out emails to faculty reminding them of upcoming registration days and inform all advisors of who their advisees are to connect them together. Advising takes time and it is sometimes hard for faculty to always meet face-to-face with students because of different schedules.” Many students are not
aware that their WESS account identifies their advisor; however, it does not offer any form of communication to reaching their advisors. Students must search online for the professor’s email and even then, students said, it isn’t a guarantee that the emails will be answered. Junior Connor Rich, a Business major, explained how tedious it was communicating through email once he discovered who his advisor was. “Getting in contact with my advisor was not an easy task,” said Rich. “I have only contacted my advisor once and it took a few days going back and forth over email to even make an appointment.” Repeated attempts to get comments from the Provost Office and Academic Advising to get the perspective from the university administration on the advising issue were unsuccessful. It is becoming a common thing for students to take matters into their own hands and map out their own course plans with varying degrees of success. It is not unusual to see students helping out each other and students seeking out counsel from staff. Mangan and Rich are both students who seek guidance from Dana Harris, a staff member on campus. “After feeling like I got nothing out of the advisor I was assigned, this was a great relief of stress for me meeting with Dana,” claims Rich. In the words of Mangan, “If you don’t seek help and guidance, no one will come knocking on your door.”
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Words of inspiration hang in the air.
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cation about sexual assault and abuse to the Essex County community, says Kristi Marinco, a representative of the organization and that greater community includes the Montclair State University campus. During this week, SAVE is teaming up with the LGBTQ Center, the Womens Center, CAPS, Campus Recreation, the University Health Center, Health Promotion and the Women and Gender Studies Department to make a statement at Montclair State about speaking out against violence through a campaign called the Clothesline Project. The Clothesline Project started in 1990 in Cape Cod, Mass. when a group of women wanted to make a bold statement about how sexual abuse affects women. In order to tell their individual stories, the women each created a T-shirt representing their own personal message about abuse and hung it on a clothesline—a symbol of women’s plight in the domestic sphere and signifying a place where women can openly communicate. By 2014, the Clothesline Project had spread to about 500 individual sites and has
come to include “all gender identities [and] sexual/affectional orientations,” as the flyer for the event at Montclair State explains. Like the original project, each individual T-shirt in the quad represents a different story: a personal struggle with abuse, a rejection of one’s status as a victim of sexual violence, a commemoration to a loved one who died as a result of sexual violence or abuse or simply an attempt to raise awareness. SAVE has participated in the Clothesline Project in the past, but this is the first year that they are bringing the event to Montclair State University based off a suggestion made by the Coordinator of Montclair State’s LGBTQ Center, Brian Edwards. Students had the opportunity to make their own Tshirts to add to the clotheslines on Wednesday, Oct. 22 and to contribute their own voice to SAVE’s overall message. “You’re not alone,” said Marinco. “We want to bring awareness that [sexual assault] does happen and you don’t have to face it on your own.”
The carnival offered a vast variety of activities for Red Hawks of all ages.
champions as well as a vast number of prizes. Following suit, the rewards and money continued to fly at Thursday’s Casino Night. It featured over $3,000 in prizes and huge social media presence, the event certainly benefitted the amount of spirit on campus. As the official kick-off to Homecoming Weekend, a vast number of students gathered in the Quad for Friday night’s event. With the help of Fire Safety, the event featured a startling bonfire as well as a station to roast marshmallows and make s’mores. Though the stars could not be seen that night, the crowd appeared to enjoy themselves just as much as they had throughout the week before. With the beats of the music still hanging in the air, the morning after found the sun shining bright in the sky and students eager to attend the Homecoming events. At the onset of the day,
students and their families were encouraged to attend a pancake breakfast with bacon and hash browns on the side. Shortly after, the entire campus community gathered together in the Amphitheater to watch the annual Student Showcase in which different organizations act, sing and dance to represent the school spirit of Montclair State. With this year’s theme being Rocky’s Campfire Tales, ghost-story creatures drenched in head to toe with blood, ghastly vampires and even some Montclair students took to the stage to perform. “At first it was very nerveracking,” shared Selena Alvarez, an undeclared freshman. “But, then again, it felt really good because I’m not really involved in a lot of things so it was exciting to be a part of something so big. I’d never been to Homecoming before so it was great. It felt like I was a part of Montclair
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[State], finally.” Following the spectacular show, students and their families headed over to a massive carnival in the FreemanRuss Quad. With a rock-wall towering into the sky and an inviting mechanical bull, the event seemed to be filled with hustle-and-bustle as those in attendance rushed to do everything all at once. Whether students were snapping pictures in the photo booth or painting “MSU” across their cheek, the carnival seemed to be well-received and definitely the perfect event leading up to the afternoon’s football game. With the rest of the semester yet to come, there is no doubt that students will be donning their exclusive Tshirts and talking about the events well through the winter; in fact, it is not surprising that the campus community is already looking forward to next year.
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Look No Further for Halloween Costumes! Jessica Mahmoud Staff Writer
Halloween is next weekend! If you’re like most college students, you probably don’t have $40 to spend on a costume; however, you realize Halloween only comes once a year and you want to have an awesome, original costume without the price tag attached. Don’t worry! Here are some DIY costumes to help you out.
Mary Poppins
Cracked Porcelain Doll
Lauren Conrad is known for her unique Halloween costumes. To get the look of Mary Poppins, tuck a bottom-down shirt into a black skater skirt. Add tights, basic black heels and a red bowtie. To finish the look, wear a fedora with a flower attached and don’t forget to carry an umbrella!
At Halloween, makeup can really create the look. This is definitely the case with the look of a cracked porcelain doll. Check out how pineneeldlecollective. com used makeup to create this outfit. It’s cool to dress up as a doll, but a cracked doll takes it a whole step further and adds in the scary for Halloween. Simply put on a dress or a doll-like outfit and then look up a YouTube tutorial for the makeup.
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Britney Spears Channel your inner Britney Spears! To get her classic “…Baby One More Time” look, just find a school uniform. If you don’t own one, someone you know probably does. If both of those options aren’t available, check out a nearby thrift store. The skirt doesn’t have to be plaid, but a plaid one will fit the look of a schoolgirl. If your hair is long, definitely copy her braids and pink accessories. You’ll stand out among other celebrity costumes like Miley Cyrus or Lady Gaga.
Waldo If you’re a guy reading this, I suggest dressing as Waldo from the Where’s Waldo? books. It’s a unique idea and super easy to do. Just pick up a red-and-white striped long sleeve shirt and a red-and-white beanie. Pair it with jeans and black shoes. For the glasses, opt for those nerd glasses or 3D glasses with the lenses popped out.
Peter Pan and Wendy If you and your significant other or best friend is looking to coordinate costumes together, try Peter Pan and Wendy. For Peter, just wear green pants and cut an oversized green shirt’s brim into a zig-zag pattern. Don’t forget his signature feather hat! As for Wendy, any white flowing dress works perfect. If you have long hair, wear it in a ponytail of riglet curls. For shoes, Peter should wear brown shoes and Wendy should go for simple flats or ballet-style slippers.
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Scrabble Letters Although group costumes may seem hard to coordinate, this one isn’t too bad. Simply grab a few cardboard boxes, some Sharpies and pick a word made up of the same amount of letters as group members. To take it a step further, dress up like the word you choose. Dressing up like zombies, like in this photo from popsugar. com, is easy since the costume is not planned. The makeup is the important part. Other ideas for words and costumes could be clowns, babies, nerds and mimes. Please do this if you plan on sticking together; otherwise, you’re just a letter!
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Halloween only comes once a year, so I suggest making the most of it and picking an original costume. Don’t get the urge to buy a bagged costume from the store, especially since someone is bound to have the same one. There are plenty of easy do-it-yourself ones that can be found right in your closet. Happy Halloween! MSU has a lot of great fashion! Shirt: Forever 21. Tights: Urban Outfitters. Jacket: Gap. Shoes: Converse. Homecoming week plans? “No, I’m not into being here when I don’t have to be.”
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The Weekly Debate What are some good and bad fall dates? He Said
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Some of the best date ideas for the fall include, but are not limited to pumpkin picking, apple picking and hayrides. All of these activities show engagement and commitment to the season as well as your significant other. Your partner will always appreciate an opportunity to be taken out and shown a fun time among other happy couples/groups. It’s an exciting time for everyone involved and while most guys aren’t exactly interested in picking vegetables or fruits out, the thought of eating them sounds very appealing.
Hayrides are also a great way to sit and talk to your partner while experiencing a changing environment; it’s the fall equivalent of taking long walks on the beach. All of these date ideas cumulatively or individually will create a nice string of dates and will help you grow closer in these fall months with your significant other. Some guys expressed that they aren’t into that scene and would much rather stay inside and not do anything except watch horror movies. A couple of guys even recommend that you take your significant other out to some
Halloween party or other event that may be occurring in the coming week. That being said, there are also bad date ideas. These are the ones that may negatively impact your relationship with your significant other, even if the date idea may have seemed good at first. A classic example would be haunted houses, which can cause your partner to have nightmares and anxiety if they aren’t into being scared. Black Friday shopping is another big no-no, as it can cause undue stress to your partner. You can actually get them killed by being out against overly
A general consensus of those interviewed felt that the crisp weather was perfect for outdoor activities. The obvious choices thrown out there by people were pumpkin picking and walks in the cool weather with a warm beverage. The agreement ended there, however, as the group split; some of the girls complained that fall at night was too cold for some activities and just in general would be more comfortable during the day. Another girl explained that if she was asked to go on a hayride, she would choose to go during the day, because even though the idea of a haunted hayride is supposed to be cute, she would just
end up feeling embarrassed. Other daytime activities included by the girls we asked were corn mazes and apple picking earlier in the fall season. A few girls explained that the corn maze should happen during the daytime because there is nothing fun about getting lost in the corn maze and getting frustrated in the end. Others said that the adrenaline activities called to them, citing scary movies along with haunted hayrides and haunted houses as their fall dates of choice. Some girls explained their excitement for haunted houses as a date came from the fact that the danger isn’t real but the reactions, including
the screams, are. More than one girl expressed their love for scary movies during the season. The season is perfect for the scary movies and someone to cuddle with. Some of the girls were excited for the amusement parks that offer both the thrill-packed rides along with a scary experience; the fear and adrenaline are a perfect mix for a date. Few girls had a bad experience on a fall date, although some girls explained that some dates are just not good ideas. Some of the girls explained that Mischief Night was not a good night for dates. The idea was said to be childish and in general not a good night to be
aggressive shoppers and the mobs that storm the stores. Overall, it becomes apparent that just putting time and effort into an activity will make a good date. While you also have to show interest in the activity, the simple act of planning a date will go a long way to making the date a good one. It will also have a greater impact on you and your partner’s relationship as a whole.
out. When asked to clarify if this meant joining in on Mischief Night activities or just going out in general, she explained that it was more the former but that it applied to both. The beach was listed by multiple girls because, even if you went to the boardwalk, it could get really cold really quickly. Almost all the girls jumped to clarify, however, that any date that makes them uncomfortable was a bad date. Most of the girls felt that if a guy double checked with them and listened to their input, even a date to the beach could turn into a success.
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Fall is a great time to give thanks to the yummy fruits in season this time of year, such as pumpkins and apples. With so many different recipes out there, it can be easy to get lost in a sea of flour and sugar and forget to look for healthy options. However, the good news is that you can still enjoy all of your favorite fall treats as long as you use some of these tips to turn up the nutrition and turn down the processed ingredients.
Go for whole wheat In anything that uses all-purpose flour, try switching it to 100 percent whole wheat flour instead. Whole grains are a good source of iron, magnesium, selenium, B vitamins and dietary fiber. Whole wheat flour can sometimes be a bit denser than regular white, so keep that in mind for your recipe. If you are making a cake that you want to is fluffy and light, try half all regular white and half wle wheat; that way you will get some added nutrients without messing up the texture and density. Skip the oil Some cake or muffin recipes call for lots of added oil. Although some oil, such as extra-virgin olive oil, contains some good-for-you unsaturated fats, too much of it in an already high-calorie recipe may be unnecessary. An easy swap for this is mashed bananas. Bananas are a great way to get in some potassium. Using them for recipes can be an easy way to use up over-ripe bananas you wanted to get rid of anyway. Another option is unsweetened applesauce; this low calorie substitute will act the same in terms of texture without altering the taste. Look for one with as few ingredients as possible.
Choose your milk carefully Many recipes call for milk but might not specify what kind. Generally, any type of milk (soy, almond, cow’s, etc.) will work exactly the same. If using regular cow’s milk, go for one percent low fat or fat-free skim instead of whole milk. This will save you some saturated fat without affecting the protein and calcium. Other options include plain or vanilla soymilk, which tends to be fortified with calcium and riboflavin and have a good amount of protein. If you are looking for a substitute with fewer calories, go for almond milk; it does not have as much protein, but it will save you calories. Sneak in some omega-3s Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain and cell function and may help lower your risk for heart disease. An easy and unnoticeable way to get some of this nutrient in baked goods is to add ground flax seeds and chia seeds. Neither seed will affect the taste of your recipe, yet they will add some nutrition. Be sure to grind the flax seeds for the best absorption in your body.
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Help Wanted Babysitter wanted 24-32 hours a week to manage 3 kids. 12:30-8 p.m. Mon, Wed, Thurs. Looking for a “take charge” person with previous experience. Nonsmoker, fluent in English. Driving not necessary. Call Melissa 973-707-7088 or email Mlisdona@yahoo.com PT/After School Nanny wanted for 3 children ages 7,7, & 12. Mon-Fri 2:30-6:30 p.m. Requires driving kids to activities, help with homework, light cooking for kids dinner & light cleaning/organizing. Call Helen 917-658-6304 or 973-748-0876 or email helen.appelbaum@gmail.com P/T Childcare for 9 yr old girl. Mon/Tues/Wed - 3 to 7 p.m. Child has some learning disabilities, so a Special Ed student would be great, but not necessary. $12.00/hr. Call Patti 201-248 0599 or email paf0115@hotmail.com Montclair after-school “Driver” needed for two kids ages 13 & 11. Flexible hours. Minimum weekly fee. Call Bea 973-619-5650 or email Binkowsk2@yahoo.com P/T Driving Sitter for 6 year old boy & 3 year old girl in Montclair. Boy has minor special needs, but both are fun & sweet. Special Ed would be preferred, but not necessary. 2 afternoons a week. Days Flexible! Call Ann at 917-363-7429 or email Ann.Antoshak@gmail.com Fairfield, NJ based Internet Startup looking for recent college grads or very ambitious college students. $30,000 plus first year & Vested Retirement Plan within 24 months of hire. Complete company training for qualified individuals. Call Pat 973-698-7582 or email resume to pgiglio@pagelink.com Immediate Need for a P/T Nanny for two kids, 5 & 7 in Glen Ridge. M-F, 3 to 7pm. Pick-up, homework help, dinner prep & errands. Contact johnnabbs@yahoo.com
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Upcoming Events PLAYERS: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Health in the City
Thursday, Oct. 23-Saturday, Oct. 25 At 8 p.m. and Midnight Student Center Room 126 “Rocky’s Nest” Commuter Lounge
Megan Sweet from Greater Newark Conservancy will be showing “Health in the City”, a documentary that addresses some of the challenges and illnesses associated with living in a food desert. The film offers some solutions for adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Feel free to bring prop bags and get ready to A Look at Better Urban Food and Lifestyle Choices! feel uncomfortable, but a little “turned on.”
Dia de los Muertos Tuesday, Oct. 28 Newman Catholic Center Hosted by LASO Closing Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5:30-8 p.m. Student Center Formal Dining Room Hosted by LASO Bailando Con Laso Monday, Nov. 10 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Student Center Ballrooms C Hosted by LASO
Monday, Oct. 27 at 2:30-4:30 p.m. UN 1020 Hosted By: Montclair State University Dietetic Internship Class of 2015 Contact: Donna Duardo and Maria Stanish Duardod@mail.montclair.edu, Stanishm@mail.montclair.edu Office phone no.: 973-655-4375
Dance Marathon for the Children’s Specialized Hospital Dec. 6 from noon to 12 a.m. Student Center Ballrooms Participants must register and have a fundraising goal of $62. Hosted By: Montclair Miracles Contact: montclairmiracles@gmail.com
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Smells Like School Spirit Question of the Week What do you think could increase school spirit among students and why? Jack Huang Geoscience Freshman “I think a week dedicated just to school spirit would make a big impact. I understand that there is a Homecoming week, but I still think more can be done. Maybe the Student Government Association can do more each day or hang more banners up or even have a discount in the school store. I think these things can be helpful to increase school spirit.”
Gebraeila Elias Mathematics Freshman “I feel like there are lots of activities that people really want to get involved in but can’t because of time scheduling, like the Womens Self-Defense Class. I would love to go, but it is on Tuesdays in the evening and I don’t have it in my schedule to be able to go. There is also a Jujitsu class on Wednesdays and I have class then, so I will never be able to attend.”
Jenifer Ramiez Undeclared Freshman “I think that if we had more indoor events, it would definitely help, especially since the weather is getting colder and people don’t want to be out as much.”
K e l e c h i Nwoke Undeclared Freshman “ C a m p u s events because they get students excited and bring people together.” Vito Pelliccia Undeclared Freshman “I think that lowering the prices in the bookstore on the school apparel would [increase school spirit] because people are going to buy more appeal. Also, [events should be promoted] by spreading the word around campus, not just through emails, but actually around campus, like in the commuter lounge in the Student Center or outside.”
S a h a r a Fathelbab Undeclared Freshman “To increase school spirit, I would have more people involved in between our classes and not just after our classes are finished; that way, it’s always in our mind.”
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f you went to any of the final Homecoming events this year, you know that Montclair State University finished off the week of Homecoming activities like no other year in recent history. Not only was the Amphitheater packed to the last rows during the Homecoming Showcase, but the football game versus The College of New Jersey saw over 6,000 attendees, with fans sitting shoulder-to-shoulder on the bleachers and doubled up against the fence. In attendance alone, Homecoming enjoyed a great success and Red Hawks across campus took school spirit to new heights. Although there have always been individuals who live and breathe Red Hawk Pride, many students and faculty feel that Montclair State Uni-
versity is not as spirited as it could be. Some changes have occurred over the past year in order to boost school spirit, including the College Hall bell system that plays the school’s Alma Mater and fight song, Campus Recreation’s “Hawk Pride” merchandise and, as usual, SLAM’s week-long Homecoming programming, including a recently instated bonfire pep rally the night before the Homecoming football game. Although this is the second annual Homecoming bonfire, the event attracted and maintained a much bigger crowd than the previous year, with performances by the cheerleading team and MSU pride chants led by the football team. At this event, students congregated regardless of their graduation date in celebration of Montclair State University. At all of these events, Montclair State seemed much more spirited than ever before, leaving students questioning why Homecoming has never been as well-attended
and celebrated as it was this year. The turnout and enthusiasm at the 2014 Homecoming week has proven that we Red Hawks do have pride and interest in attending sporting events and pep rallies where we can display our red and white, win or lose. We are capable of displaying our school spirit and sticking around campus on weekends, but the opportunities for us to show off our Montclair State pride are few and far between. Although the Center for Student Involvement posts the schedule of sports games in their In the Loop newsletter, it can sometimes be hard to find the times and locations for games and many of these games are modestly attended and celebrated in comparison to the Homecoming football game. We think that students would demonstrate a more constant stream of Montclair State pride if it were easier to find information about the various sporting events on campus and if more teams had events like the Homecoming bonfire to hype up the
student population before a game. Not only would an increase in pep rallies offer a consistent outlet for students to show off their school spirit and make displaying Red Hawk Pride a more regular occurrence, but it would also raise public awareness about sporting events and hopefully attract crowds comparable to the Homecoming game for every sport. All of our sports teams work hard to sharpen their skills and do their best and they deserve the support and enthusiasm of our Homecoming spirit every week. We cannot express enough how much we appreciate the events that Montclair State provides for us, both during Homecoming week and during the rest of the school year. If, however, we could find a way to provide students with a schedule of events solely focused on boosting school spirit, we believe that Red Hawks would more easily spread their wings and show off their vibrant enthusiasm for Montclair State University.
Thumbs Up Midpoint in the semester Sports betting legal in New Jersey Halloween
Thumbs Down Shootings in Ottawa Lack of medical aid to Ebola patients in Africa Artist arrested for playing guitar on subway
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Masculinity is Just an Act Breaking down the stereotypes surrounding theater and athletics
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magine this scenario: on the s a m e night, raul hernandez your local high columnist school or college is holding both a football game at its stadium and a play in its auditorium. Upon the game’s completion, the crowd rallies around the quarterback after that awesome last-minute touchdown that won the game. Meanwhile, in the auditorium, the audience gives the lead actor a standing ovation as he takes his bow after delivering a truly electrifying performance. Let’s ask ourselves this question: what’s the difference between the quarterback and the lead actor? To most people, the answer will seem quite obvious. As a
society, we are in many ways manipulated by mass media. This is why we’re more likely to know what’s going on in the world of professional sports than we are to know what’s going on in the world of Broadway. The arts don’t receive nearly as much attention as sports. Sadly, this has indirectly led to some unfortunate stereotypes. Throughout my career as a stage actor, I have seen some of my fellow male performers being ridiculed for “not being manly enough” or doing something that’s “only for girls.” I’ve even heard some people go as far as saying that “all men who like to sing, dance and act must be gay.” For a while, this actually had me wondering whether or not something I loved doing was actually a feminine activity. Let’s ask ourselves another question: what constitutes the performing arts as feminine
and what constitutes sports as masculine? Let’s go back to the previous question at the beginning of this article. Here’s the answer: there is no difference at all between the quarterback and the actor. Why? Athletes practice for long hours multiple times a week starting months before their season opener. Actors rehearse for long hours multiple times a week before their show’s opening night. Athletes have to memorize all of their plays, techniques and formations. Actors have to memorize all of their lines, blocking and cues. During a game, athletes need to think quickly when their play goes wrong so they don’t lose. During a performance, actors need to think quickly when something unexpected happens on stage so they can keep their audience invested in the show. As it turns out, an answer that seemed obvious actually
isn’t obvious at all. Unfortunately, this doesn’t cancel out the many stereotypes that are on both sides of the issue. Why is it that people assume all men involved in theater are gay? That sure makes a lot of sense given the fact that theater is actually a great way for men to meet and spend time with women. Meanwhile, the masculinity of a sport like wrestling, where men come into close physical contact with each other, is never questioned because we automatically associate sports with heterosexuality. It works both ways, however. It could be a stereotype that all men who do sports are straight, which isn’t true as of late. Earlier this year, college football player Michael Sam revealed that he is gay and went on to become the first publicly gay player drafted into the NFL. Now, does the fact that he’s gay make him
any less masculine than any of the other players in the league? No, it doesn’t. Nobody, whether male or female, should ever be ridiculed for doing something that they enjoy. We shouldn’t let the mass media manipulate our judgment of what it is to be masculine or feminine. If a TV station wants to show a commercial about a guy with big arms and hard abs getting all the girls, well, good for them. If that same station wants to show another commercial, this time about a girl wearing all pink and freaking out about a broken nail, again, good for them. Neither of these commercials should cloud our judgment because at the end of the day, whether male or female, athlete or actor, we’re all the same.
Raul Hernandez, a Film major, is in his first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.
Digging Up Día de los Muertos Embracing the Mexican holiday affects our views of life and death
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t the end of October every year, many people acknowledge Halloween michelle as a day to strothers dress up in columnist costumes and get unlimited candy. Some people dress up in modest costumes like superheroes, princesses, cartoon characters or celebrities while others are a little bit more on the raunchy and mysterious side, dressing up like promiscuous nurses, devils, naughty angels and the rare step above their birthday suit. The holiday that happens on Oct. 31 has been somehow
shifted to be the candy holiday of the year, neglecting all historical context. Not to bore you to death, but here is a quick history lesson on what Oct. 31 and the days that follow mean to people all over the world. Día de los Muertos means Day of the Dead in Spanish. This holiday originated in Mexico and was created to celebrate the life of loved ones who have passed away. Día de los Muertos is the day when family and friends pray for their loved ones that have died. Traditionally, people go to the cemetery and bring ofrendas (offerings), which range from candles to a picture of the dead to sugar skulls and other candy. The ofrendas are put in place to create an altar where
they invite the dead to dine and socialize with them. It is believed that on Nov. 1, the gates of heaven open up and children who have passed away come to Earth to visit. This is called Día de los Angelitos, or the Day of Little Angels. On Nov. 2, the gates of heaven open up again and adults come down to visit on All Souls’ Day. It combines the traditions of All Saints’ Day with ancient Aztec traditions. Halloween is focused on the appreciation of the afterlife and is the night before All Hallows Day, which is better known as All Saints’ Day. The commonality between both holidays is that they both derive from Christianity. The differences between these two holidays is that we are to fear
death and darkness during Halloween, while death and the darkness of life spread joy and content within those who celebrate Día de los Muertos. Another difference is that many attempt to ward off evil spirits during Halloween while Día de los Muertos invites the spirits because they feel like the dead would be insulted by mourning or sadness. I wonder what would happen if I were to approach my family with this same concept of going to the cemetery and having a celebration for the dead. People that I know often fear talking about those who have passed away because of the deep sadness that comes over them when they think of death. However, this tradition is beautiful because it brings
together family members and strangers alike to share stories and talk about something that we will all face ourselves: death. This holiday emphasizes that to appreciate death is to also appreciate life itself. There are traditions and beliefs that I believe come from all cultures that can be respectfully adopted. These adopted traditions acknowledge that we are all human beings that can relate to one another and come together to create a more culturally sensitive and unified society.
Michelle Strothers, a Sociology major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.
Appropriate, Not Appropriated Halloween brings on the season of cultural insensitivity and racist costumes
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lthough the world we live in today is more politically correct than mary beth it was even a few decades gannon subtle columnist ago, displays of cultural insensitivity and stereotyping still exist, often without general awareness. Cultural appropriation occurs whenever a certain culture adopts very specific traits of another and uses them in a somewhat inappropriate way. In the early 20th century, when the film format gained popularity as an American pastime, almost none of the films made at the time included real cultural diversity. Instead, white actors often dressed the part of another race either through stereotypical costuming or makeup designed to change their skin color. While this has long been
abandoned and denounced as racist, it certainly does not mean inappropriate adoption of another culture has disappeared entirely. A glaring example of cultural appropriation today is the use of Native American symbols and objects within American culture, like the wearing of headdresses as a fashion statement without knowledge of how sacred those pieces are in Native American culture. Even our sports teams have come under fire recently for being outdated in their nomenclature; the Washington Redskins in particular have been called upon to change their team name, long deemed offensive by Native Americans. Halloween is another example of where racism is often ignored and even encouraged in the name of enjoyment and the chance to be someone else for a night. As Halloween approaches, many of us come
face-to-face with cultural appropriation and really have no idea that an innocent costume may be wrong to wear. There’s a plethora of inappropriate stereotyped costumes to choose from such as a Native American princess (like a Pocahontas costume), a pimp or ghetto “thug,” a geisha, Mexican garb like ponchos and sombreros, Italian guidos, samurais, rednecks, Arab get-ups; the list goes on. In fact, you might be shocked to see just how many people wear one of these costumes and think it’s perfectly acceptable because they are not purposely trying to hurt anyone’s feelings. We all find it easy to shun outright racism; this action resulted in the firing of Los Angeles Clippers owner Don Sterling. However, what we often forget is that racism is a deeply imbedded aspect of American society and comes to light at times like Halloween,
when the industry is more than happy to oblige customers who want to wear stereotypical and racist costumes. It is primarily because these costumes sell year after year as we unfortunately continue to see them in stores such as Party City each fall. They are seemingly innocuous; “Why would a company sell a racist costume?” we ask ourselves. We can shrug off the issue by saying, “It’s not racist; it’s just a joke!” Though an insensitive verbal joke may be funny to some but hurtful to others, wearing a costume representing another person’s culture can be deeply off-putting to those of that culture. There may be many of you reading this who have felt that twinge of hurt when you go to a Halloween party and see people dressed up as a member of your own culture, stereotyping you in a way that you can’t defend against. You may have even worn a culturally inap-
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propriate costume in the past and you might have been unknowingly insensitive or racist because of that costume. Halloween is huge in this country and for good reason; it’s fun to step outside of yourself for a night and express your individuality. However, before you pick out a costume for that day, you may want to stop and think about how you would feel if you saw someone mocking your cultural traditions with their costume choice. For this Halloween, be innocent and safe. Dress as a cat, a witch or a ghost; don’t let Halloween perpetuate the negative stigmas that so many cultures cannot seem to shake off, no matter how seemingly politically correct our world has become.
Mary Beth Gannon, a General Humanities major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.
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“Doses and Mimosa” Cherub
This song sounds like a pop version of a Foster the People song. Cherub is the duo of Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber, who became popular on YouTube with this song. Their falsetto voices make this retro song very unique, not to mention how hilarious the lyrics are. The instruments in the background also make the song very catchy.
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Kina Grannis is solo artist that became popular on the Internet. In addition to gaining a large YouTube audience, she ended up winning Doritos’ Crash the Super Bowl contest in 2007. This led to her song and its video, “Message from the Heart” played during the Super Bowl. This song, “Fire,” displays her soft and beautiful voice, similar to a less bluesy Adele.
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“Skylark Interbang?!” Made in Heights
This is one of those cool songs that have a clear story being told through its lyrics. It describes that uncomfortable time in the beginning of a dance where everyone is just standing around. Despite its themes of awkwardness, this song is very upbeat and fun. It’s filled with handclaps and foot stomps in addition to different instruments. Give it a listen when you wake up in the morning.
“Wild Motion (Set it Free)” Miami Horror
Although songs with stories are fun, so are ones with messages. This song, “Wild Motion (Set it Free),” talks about “setting it free.” It can really just remind listeners to let things go and realize that life is great, no matter how it is. It can also remind you that great things are happening. However, the song is not that deep; it’s actually upbeat and fun. Give it a listen.
Stephanie Pitera Contributing Writer Made in Heights is a duo consisting of Sabzi and Kelsey Bulkin. Sabzi is the producer and also part of a hip-hop duo called Blue Scholars. This is the first of sevenThe songsfourth on theirannual EP. It has a iHeartRadio Music Festi- It’s classical tone to it, making it very calming. val took Las Vegas by storm great to listen to when you’re stressed and perwhen fect to have in on late your September playlist during this21 stressful of pop music’s biggest time of midterms. stars took to the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to perform.“Heartbeats” This year’s show was streamed live across the The Knife world over Yahoo, as well as Z100 and other iHeartMedia stations. The first night of the festival kicked off with Taylor Swift, singing the hit songs “We Are Never Ever Getting Back
The Knife is a brother-sister duo from Sweden. Their music is electronica with beautiful, calm lyrics behind it. The band has become very popular and even played at the most recent Coachella festival.
Halloween Playlist
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing, the sweaters and scarves are appearing and the smells of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes are in the air. It could only be fall. Even though the weather is unseasonably warm right now, I just can’t help but get into the autumn spirit. The best way to do that is to light some apple-scented candles (not in your dorm rooms, of course), put on a burnt orange cable-knit sweater and listen to the perfect music to get you in the mood for fall. Here are my recommendations for the perfect fall playlist. • The first song to listen to as you eat candy corn is “This is Halloween” from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Even though this movie can be technically classified as a Christmas tale, I think it’s perfect all year round, especially in October. It is almost impossible to not feel festive when listening to a song with lyrics including, “I am the shadow on the moon at night, filling your dreams to the brim with fright, this is Halloween, this is Halloween.” Plus, if you are not in the mood to listen to the original version, so many cool bands have covered this classic spooky tune ,such as Panic at the Disco. Who wouldn’t want to listen to Brendon Urie sing about Halloween? • The next song ringing in autumn cheer is “Home for Fall” by the Chicago-based Real Friends. They are the best band to listen to
during the chilly months. Not only will this song make you want to carve a pumpkin, but it will also bring back a feeling of nostalgia. We all have that best friend from back home who is too far away; this song touches on that. “Maybe you’ll be here next year to waste the fall away, watching the leaves crawl across my driveway; And we can listen to American Football and talk about high school, just like we did the years before.” They always say that October is when college kids start to get homesick. Why not listen to this song while calling home to mom, begging her to come pick you up for just this weekend? • As the weather starts to get colder and the clouds start to roll in, you’ll probably want to listen to “Shake Me Down” by Cage the Elephant. It is easy to get stressed out around this time of year with midterms in every class, so listening to a song with the lyrics, “Even on a cloudy day, I’ll keep my eyes fixed
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on the sun” can really give you that boost you need. Plus, it’s got a great beat so it’s perfect to listen to while walking around campus. • For a more solemn track, there’s “Autumn Leaves” by Ed Sheeran. While this song is about the loss of a loved one, the acoustic guitar and Sheeran’s beautiful voice will keep you warm on the inside while walking in the brisk wind. • Next, we have “Septemberism” by Man Overboard. This band from South Jersey is great at writing songs that will make you sad. What’s
great about this song is that it takes place during September with a sequel that takes place in December called “Decemberism.” • Therefore, you can listen to this until midNovember and then transition to December seamlessly. • Finally, while all snuggled up in a hoodie, you should probably lis-
ten to “Hoodie Weather” by The Wonder Years. It is a great song by a great band and will get you emotionally prepared for the cold weather that is coming strong. Plus, if you are dreading going back to your hometown for Thanksgiving break, it might give you a new perspective.
Put on some boots, purchase these songs and walk around campus enjoying the beautiful scenery. It’s almost winter and you’ll need a whole new set of songs for that beast.
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‘Sons of Anarchy’: Episode 7 Joe Lees Staff Writer Halfway through its final season, Sons of Anarchy is finally beginning to feel like the end of its run. The pacing was a little slow in this episode, but it certainly doesn’t fall within the weaker episodes that have been shown this season. However, it also fell into the same problem I’ve been having with each episode so far this season. The previous episode ended on a very tense note, as its tenseness built until the end. However, as soon as this episode started, all the qualities of the last episode fell to waste. Juice’s story arc was put on the back burner to further explore the deterioration of Gemma. It’s clear that since Juice is now in the hands of the SOA, Gemma is now a ticking time bomb of guilt and nerves that may result in more accidental bloodshed. This episode also ended with another push on Jax, which is going to be very important in the future. These episodes have another problem: their lengths. I don’t think these episodes need to be longer than their normal hourlong running time. With this comes the greater risk of slow pacing, which most of these episodes have been victims of. It’s the last season, however, so I can understand FX trying to get the most of the show at this point. “Greensleeves” was a good addition to the season; not great, not awful, but simply a good addition. This season hasn’t really had it’s stand-out “wow” episode yet. It followed the formula of the show well and set up for very interesting things to dig into for the rest of the season. As I say each week, it’s going to get worse and worse for the MC as things start to hit really close to home for SAMCRO.
Watch Sons of Anarchy Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on FX.
A ‘ nnabelle’: A Plastic and Hollow Spin-Off Nicholas Da Silva Staff Writer
In July 2013, acclaimed horror director James Wan released the haunted house box office smash The Conjuring. This film was a fun and scary horror flick that felt like a throwback to the horror movies of the 1970s, a time where there was a reliance on ramping up the tension, using cheap jump scares and excessive gore. The massive success of the film led Warner Bros. to greenlight a spinoff based on the creepy doll Annabelle, which was only in the first 10 minutes of The Conjuring. Now even though I liked The Conjuring, I wasn’t really excited at all for Annabelle. The fact that almost none of the cast and crew from the original film were involved in this movie (with the exception of Wan being a producer) was offputting to me. Also, the film’s relentless use of The Conjuring brand name and the doll Annabelle in the marketing made this spinoff feel more like a halfhearted cash-in on a popular movie. After seeing Annabelle, my concerns for this movie were proven valid. Set in 1967, a year before the opening scenes of The Conjuring, Mia Form (Annabelle Wallis) and her husband John (Ward Horton) are the obligatory perfect couple whose lives are going perfectly with a baby on the way. Predictably, things start going wrong after the couple is attacked in their home by two cultists and their doll, as Mia has a doll collection for some reason that is never explained. An evil spirit possesses the doll Annabelle. Soon, this devilish doll starts to turn the Forms’ lives into a living nightmare, with the intention of
stealing the soul of their unborn child. Now, it’s up to Father Perez (Tony Amendola) and a mysterious bookstore owner named Evelyn (Alfre Woodard) to help the couple overcome this sinister force. If that basic premise sounded familiar to you, then so will the whole plot in which everything plays out in a relentlessly predictable fashion. After the first act, which is nothing but a boring setup, the equally tedious second act mainly consists of Annabelle messing around with Mia. Apparently, this demonic force has never seen any other horror films where a demon messes around with the victim instead of just going for the kill. Of course, nobody believes her when she tries to explain what’s happening because this movie doesn’t have an ounce of originality in its body. The character of Evelyn shows up two or three times in the first two thirds of the movie only to bluntly telegraph her eventual role in the third act of the movie. The formulaic plot would be fine if the movie was actually scary. Everything that made The Conjuring work so well as a horror film is all but gone in Annabelle. Whereas the former film relied on the slow burn of dread and mystique to earn its scares, the latter film relies on the cheap jump scares that have made Paranormal Activity a multimovie franchise. Another issue with the film is that even though it’s called Annabelle, the doll does very little throughout the movie other than be focused on intensely by the camera so as to remind viewers: “Hey! That’s the doll from The Conjuring! I liked that movie! Here’s my
money!” Also, unlike The Conjuring, this movie doesn’t contain any interesting or compelling characters that can grab a viewer’s interest in seeing them survive. The characters in this film are cardboard cutouts with certain dramatic elements plugged into the script to manufacture emotional investment from the audience. The direction is bland, the score is overbearing and the pacing is relentlessly slow. Things got so dull throughout the movie that I began nodding off at a certain point of the film. However, despite all of this, I didn’t hate this film, with the exception of its major issues. The performances from the cast, consisting of mostly unknown actors that are all solid, especially with the weak material given to them. There are a few effective sequences in Annabelle and the movie, thankfully, stays with practical effects when constructing the more elaborate horror set pieces in the movie. I was bored throughout the movie, but unlike certain movies I’ve seen this year (Transformers 4, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Tammy) I was never angry while watching it. Annabelle may be a generic cash grab, but it doesn’t do anything offensive or insulting to make it a really awful film like the ones I mentioned above. The real shame of Annabelle is that instead of trying to evoke the spirit of The Conjuring, the movie simply tries to evoke one of the most popular aspects of the original for the sake of branding over substance. If I were you, I would merely skip seeing Annabelle and just watch The Conjuring instead.
A New Unconventional Love Story Jasmine Amjad Staff Writer It’s a different kind of love story. Instead of going on a journey with two characters and wonder if they will eventually end up together, you instead find out right away what the outcome will be with these two people. The premise for the new NBC comedy A to Z is unconventional yet intriguing. In the first few moments of the pilot, the narrator tells the audience straight away that the two main characters, Andrew and Zelda “will date for eight months, three weeks, five days and one hour; this television program in the comprehensive account of their relationship from A to Z.” As an audience, you know exactly what to expect, yet there is still a high level
of interest to continue watching the show to see what will happen during this journey. The show follows two different people and their journey together, starting from how they meet. Andrew, played by Ben Feldman, is a hopeless romantic working at a trendy new online dating website called Wallflower. Zelda, played by Cristin Milioti, is a strong, independent lawyer whose office is right across from Andrew’s. The first episode, “A for Acquaintances,” tells the audience right away that we will be watching this story play out right from the beginning. They both meet when Zelda goes to Andrew’s office to discuss an issue with her Wallflower account. Andrew becomes instantly smitten. Zelda tries to turn down
his advances but eventually gives in. By the end of the first episode, we witness their first kiss. One interesting side of this show is using social media to its advantage. They are trying to portray a love story that could actually take place in this day in age. Whether it is the emojis the two send to each other or Zelda scrolling through Andrew’s Twitter feed, it truly is a modern take on infatuation in today’s society. There is even an app that resembles Tinder that becomes a central part of the second episode. The cast really makes the show enjoyable to watch. Feldman’s Andrew portrays the hopeless romantic very well and has excellent chemistry with Miliot, who is more
recently known as being the mother on How I Met Your Mother. Both of these character are quirky in their own sense, which really meshes well together. Their best friends and colleagues on the show provide a nice comedic relief to their love story. The show has been compared to the movie 500 Days of Summer – a romantic comedy where the timeline and plot is given to you right from the beginning. However, with Andrew and Zelda being the driving force to the show, it makes you want to know what will happen after eight months, three weeks, five days and one hour. Hopefully, it will have a happy ending.
Watch the journey unfold from A to Z on Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. on NBC.
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Manning Breaks TD Record
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Shakeema Edwards Contributing Writer
Despite losing three points at home to the Columbus Crew on Oct. 19, the New York Red Bulls are headed to the playoffs for the fifth time since 2010. The Red Bulls qualified for the playoffs on Oct. 12 when the Houston Dynamo lost 3-1 to D.C. United, which eliminated the Dynamo from playoff contention and secured the Red Bulls a playoff berth. The night before, the Red Bulls defeated Toronto FC 3-1 at the Red Bull Arena, with goals from Bradley WrightPhillips, Ruben Bover and Dax McCarty. However, the Columbus Crew defeated the Red Bulls 3-1 in the Red Bulls’ final home game of the regular season, where only midfielder Lloyd Sam was able to send the ball past Columbus’ goalie, Steve Clark. The Red Bulls conceded two goals in the first half and one in the second. Columbus Crew forward Aaron Schoenfeld scored in the 17th minute and again in the 80th minute. Both goals were assisted by Ethan Finlay, who scored himself in the 34th minute. Thirteen minutes into the second half, midfielder Lloyd Sam maneuvered the ball between Crew defenders Ber-
nardo Anor and Justin Meram and right-footed it into the upper left corner of Columbus’ goal. Sam’s goal was nominated for the AT&T MLS Goal of the Week. The Red Bulls, with 47 points, are fifth in the Eastern Conference, two points behind reigning MLS champions, Sporting Kansas City and Columbus Crew, who are tied at 49 points. Sporting K.C. will host the Red Bulls on Oct. 26, the final day of the MLS regular season. On the same day, the Columbus Crew will host the Philadelphia Union, who are sixth in the Eastern Conference with 42 points and have already been eliminated from playoff contention. If the Red Bulls defeat Sporting K.C. and Columbus loses to Philadelphia, then the Red Bulls will finish third in the Eastern Conference and qualify directly to the quarterfinals. If the Red Bulls finish fourth or fifth in the Eastern Conference, they will play a knockout match to qualify for the quarterfinals. The Red Bulls have qualified for the playoffs in the last four seasons,but have failed to advance past the quarterfinals.
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According to NBC, it was Football Night in America, as fans from all over the country tuned in to see if Peyton Manning would become the new career touchdown pass leader on the evening of Oct. 19 when the Denver Broncos hosted the San Francisco 49ers. They were not disappointed. Two was the magic number entering Sunday’s game. Manning needed two touchdowns to tie Brett Favre’s record of 508. A three-yard pass to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders in the first quarter closed the gap to one. With 2:57 left in the first quarter and a 39-yard pass to WR Wes Welker, Manning tied the record. The moment came with 3:09 left in the first half. An eightyard pass to WR Demaryius Thomas moved Manning to the top of the list. The new number to beat was 509, which was already accomplished by the third quarter. Manning would finish the game with four touchdown passes, making him the lead-
ing touchdown passer with 510 and counting. Video messages of congratulations played on the giant scoreboards following the touchdown. Well- wishers included Broncos general manager John Elway, Tom Brady and Brett Favre. “I want to say congratulations for breaking the touchdown record,” Favre’s message said. “I’m not surprised. You’ve been a wonderful player and I’ve enjoyed watching you play. I’ve enjoyed competing against you. I wish you great success for the rest of the season and the rest of your career.” It took Favre 302 games to reach 508 touchdown passes. Manning took only 246. Behind Manning and Favre are Dan Marino (420), Drew Brees (374) and Tom Brady (372). The touchdown ball is now on display in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, that is, after fellow teammates Thomas, Welker, Sanders and Julius Thomas played a friendly game of keep-away with the ball; a celebration that Manning had practiced with them on Friday,
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Thomas told Yahoo Sports. Manning finished the game 22 for 26, with 318 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions; all of that in only three quarters. The Broncos beat the 49ers 42-17. “I’m very humbled; I’m very honored,’’ said Manning after the game. “I certainly think about how grateful I am for all the teammates and coaches that I’ve played with and played for throughout my career, not only here in Denver, but in Indianapolis and all the people who have helped me along the way…any kind of record doesn’t happen without them.”
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Manning has been a Bronco since 2012.
NFL Week Eight Predictions The Giants fell to the Dallas Cowboys in a disappointing game. They will now have to shoot for the NFC Wild Card as it will be hard for them to claim the division after losing two straight games to division foes. The Jets continue to plummet, losing to the Patriots in heartbreaking fashion. The Jets will most likely miss the playoffs this season and that means head coach Rex Ryan may find himself on the way out the door.
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Red Hawk Round Up Womens Soccer
Field Hockey Five different Red Hawks saw the back of the net, as the Field Hockey team blanked Richard Stockton 5-0 on Oct. 18. This is the fourth straight win for the team, as they continue to compete for a top seed in the NJAC Tournament. Danielle Butrucio collected a goal and an assist in the contest as MSU improves to 11-3 overall. The team returns to NJAC play on Oct. 25 where they will host Rowan at 7 p.m.
Swimming and Diving The men and womens swimming and diving teams did not compete this week. Their next 10 meets will be away, begining with a competetion against TCNJ this Friday, Oct. 24 in Ewing, N.J.
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A win at Rutgers Camden on Saturday improved the womens soccer team to their 14th straight win. The Lady Red Hawks defeated the Scarlet Raptors 4-1 with goals by Tina Landeka, Frankie Gibson, Kalia Fasano and Stephanie Gomes. The team will hold their senior night on Oct. 29 at MSU Soccer Park.
Volleyball Womens The womens volleyballLacrosse
team took out rival opponents William Paterson 3-0 on Oct. 21. The squad was led by sophmores Courtney Matlock with 11 kills and Melissa Terpstra with 10 kills and 15 digs. The Red Hawks beat William Paterson with scores of 25-20, 2519, 25-17. They travel to Manhattanville College in the Bronx on Saturday, Oct. 25.
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Professional Standings MLS Eastern Conference 1. D.C. United - 58 pts 2. New England - 52 pts 3. Sporting K.C. - 49 pts 4. Columbus - 49 pts 5. N.Y. Red Bulls - 47 pts
NFL NFC East 1. Dallas 0 GB 2. Philadelphia 0.5 GB 3. N.Y. Giants 3 GB 4. Washington 4 GB
NFC Wild Card
NHL Metropolitan 1. Washington - 8 pts
Serie A (Italy) Upper Table
2. N.Y. Islanders - 8 pts
1. Juventus - 19 pts
3. N.Y. Rangers - 8 pts
2. AS Roma - 18 pts
4. N.J. Devils - 7 pts
3. Sampdoria - 15 pts
5. Pittsburgh - 6 pts
4. AC Milan - 14 pts
MLB 2014 World Series
Kansas City - 0 San Francisco - 1
Game 2 : 10/22 @ KC
1. Philadelphia 0 GB
6. Columbus - 6 pts
6. Philadelphia - 42 pts
2. Green Bay 0.5 GB
7. Philadelphia - 4 pts
5. Udinese - 13 pts
Game 3 : 10/24 @ SF
7. Toronto - 41 pts
3. San Francisco 1.5 GB
8. Carolina - 2 pts
6. Lazio - 12 pts
Game 4 : 10/25 @ SF
8. Houston - 39 pts
4. Seattle 2 GB
9. Chicago - 33 pts 10. Montreal - 27 pts
AFC East 1. New England 0 GB 2. Buffalo 1 GB
Playoff Push 10/24 - CHI vs. HOU 10/25 - SEA vs. LA 10/25 - MON vs. DC 10/25 - NE vs. TOR 10/25 - DAL vs. POR 10/25 - VAN vs. COL
3. Miami 1.5 GB 4. N.Y. Jets 4 GB AFC Wild Card
East Wild Card 1. Detroit - 8 pts 2. Boston - 8 pts
7. Napoli - 11 pts
Game 5 : 10/26 @ SF *
8. Verona - 11 pts
Game 6 ; 10/28 @ KC *
9. Inter - 9 pts
Game 7 : 10/29 @ KC *
10. Genoa - 9 pts
3. N.J. Devils - 7 pts 4. Toronto - 7 pts 5. Pittsburgh - 6 pts 6. Columbus - 6 pts
1. San Diego 0 GB
7. Florida - 6 pts
2. Cincinnati 1 GB
8. Philadelphia - 4 pts
3. Pittsburgh 1 GB
9. Carolina - 2 pts
4. Buffalo 1 GB
10. Buffalo - 2 pts
Next Round Round 8 - 10/25-10/26
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Damian Bziukiewicz Midfielder - Mens Soccer Bziukiewicz won NJAC Offensive Player of the Week for the second straight time and helped with wins over RUCamden and York College.
Current Stats Shots per game - 2.13 Goals - 6 Assists - 10
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Who’s Hot This Week Rebecca Brattole Goalkeeper - Field Hockey Brattole earned NJAC Defensive Player of the Week after earning a shutout out in the Red Hawks’ only game this week.
Current Stats
Goals Against - 23 Shots Faced - 124 Saves - 63
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Game of the Week Football Oct. 25 vs. Rowan Sprague Field 1 p.m.
The Red Hawks will look to make it six straight wins against last season’s NJAC Champions. The winner will hold first place in the NJAC.
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Another Chapter In The Books Thomas Formoso Sports Editor
On Oct. 18, the latest edition of the oldest active collegiate rivalry in New Jersey saw its 82nd matchup. Montclair State smothered TCNJ from the get-go and registered the 28-7 victory on Homecoming night. The action started right away in the first quarter. Quarterback Ryan Davies connected with wide receiver Aaron Williams with a magnificent over-the-top throw in the end zone. The 16-yard pass and reception was capped off with John Schubert’s extra
point to open the scoring at 7-0 in favor of Montclair State. However, Williams wouldn’t see much more production and even dropped a few passes as he seemed to be dealing with some sort of injury. The score stayed at 7-0 for about 22 game minutes until the Red Hawks capped off a 12-play, 77-yard drive with a touchdown from sophomore running back Denzel Nieves. Nieves’ touchdown currently stands as his 11th on the season. His last game was the second time this season that Nieves did not record at least two touchdowns. After offsetting penalties forced a re-kick on a TCNJ
punt, running back Pat Caggiano returned it 54 yards for a touchdown. The touchdown helped Caggiano receive NJAC Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time this season. The return also came in a timely fashion as there were only 33 seconds left in the half. The second half didn’t feature a lot of scoring, but the theme of the game still remained the same. Montclair State was all over TCNJ, adding insult to injury with a fumble recovery in the end zone to push the lead to 28-0. Freshman safety Joshua Betts scooped up the ball and immediately celebrated as the crowd continued to erupt over the events of the game. In what was easily the biggest turnout of the season, Sprague Field was alive and electric the entire game. TCNJ did get on the board with a minute left in the game, but it was too late. Khani Glover ran for 33 yards and cut the lead to 28-7. As time expired, Montclair State improved to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in NJAC contests. Davies had another great game with 13 completions for 153 yards and his fifth touchdown of the season. Nieves was neutralized for the most part, despite recording a touchdown. He only averaged 2.7 yards per play and rushed for 54 yards total. Junior wide receiver Clinton Coffey had an outstanding game with five receptions for
Montclair State won in front of a crowd recorded at over 6,400 people.
84 yards. Freshman defensive lineman Vincent Cordasco received NJAC Defensive Rookie of the Week after recording two solo tackles and a sack in only his second game of the season. The Red Hawks will play at home in this week’s Game of the Week. They will face the Rowan Profs in a game that has a lot of baggage attached to it. Last season, Montclair State won a shootout in Glassboro by a score of 7-0 with an early touchdown ending up as the difference. Right now, Montclair State and Rowan are both 3-0 in the conference. The winner of that game will have sole possession of first
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place in the NJAC. Rowan is coming off of a rout against previous first-place holder Morrisville State. The Red Hawks control their destiny in the conference, but it will not be easy. They won the three games they needed to win against William Paterson, Southern Virginia and TCNJ, but face the gauntlet in the last four games. After going against Rowan, they will face SUNY-Cortland for the final time in-conference, followed by Morrisville State and Kean. Montclair State is the only NJAC team left with only one loss.
Red Hawks Are Semifinal-Bound Thomas Formoso Sports Editor
The mens soccer team began their bye-clinching week traveling to Union, N.J. to take on Kean. The game remained close throughout but Montclair State came out with a 1-0 win thanks to Lucas Terci’s goal in the 60th minute. Coming off of his NJAC Offensive Player of the Week honor, Damian Bziukiewicz came up with the assist on the game-winning goal. He finished with four shots. Terci finished with eight shots, four on goal, in the winning effort. Goalie Michael Gonzalez earned the win with four saves. The shutout performance was his fourth of the season. Montclair State returned to MSU Soccer Park to face off
against Rutgers-Camden in front of 201 fans on Homecoming night. Brian Cullen scored his fifth and sixth goals of the season to give Montclair State the 5-2 win. Kwame Mensah scored the first goal of the game and gave RU-Camden the 1-0 lead. However, Montclair State followed up with three straight goals from John Starner (2), Bziukiewicz (6) and Mike Olla (5). Camden would get one back, but Cullen sealed the game with his goals. Gonzalez won his 10th game of the season with four more saves to his credit. The Red Hawks’ week did not end there, however. On Oct. 20, they faced York College (N.Y.) at MSU Soccer Park. The scoring started almost immediately with Terci’s 11th goal of the season. Olla
scored his sixth of the season just minutes later to give the Red Hawks the early 2-0 lead against York. The game would eventually finish at 5-0 as the Red Hawks smothered York College (5-12) at home. With the win, Montclair State clinched a first-round bye in the 2014 NJAC Tournament. Their 7-0 conference record leads the NJAC and control their destiny for the regular season title. They have two more NJAC games remaining. They will play at home against Ramapo before heading to Rutgers-Newark. Newark needs to win to reach the same amount of losses as Montclair State (if both teams win out), to be in a tie for first. The Red Hawks will enter into the Semifinals when the NJAC tournament begins.
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