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Thursday, December 4, 2014
Volume XCV, Issue 12
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Clove Road Lights Go Out
Making Art Authentic Awije Bahrami Entertainment Editor
At times, we don’t realize when actors portray characters of a different ethnicity. When actors play their characters so convincingly that no one even recognizes them any longer, like Daniel Day-Lewis’ metaphorically disappearing performance as Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln, the ethnicity issue doesn’t even occur to us. The majority that watched Lincoln didn’t think that DayLewis was the wrong person to play this role, although he is an English/Irish actor. In Day-Lewis’ case, ethnicity wasn’t a big issue because the British, Irish and Americans have fairly similar appearances. Art continued on Page 12
University Panel Discusses Ferguson Deanna Rosa Assistant News Editor
The Clove Road community faced a dark evening this past Monday.
Jayna Gugliucci News Editor Physically separated from the main campus itself, students travelling to and residing on Clove Road experienced a power outage early Monday evening due to transformer failure.
Left in darkness, students in the residence halls relied on flashlights to find their way to the main hallways lit by back-up generators; students were encouraged to head to the main campus to find stable lighting. Meanwhile, those trying to leave the in the NJ Tran-
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sit Deck faced issues of their own as they attempted to find their vehicles and exit a parking deck which utilizes a great deal of power. To the surprise of most, the power returned to the Clove Road community approximately two hours later.
Five days after the Grand Jury’s decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson and 112 days after the killing of 18-year-old Mike Brown, Wilson announced his resignation from the Ferguson Police Department. According to Neil Bruntrager, Wilson’s attorney, the now ex-officer’s initial feelings of “elation” and “relief” after the Grand Jury decision on Nov. 24 quickly shifted to “profound sadness” in response to the riots from the community. After being informed by Chief Tom Jackson of violent threats extending to Ferguson continued on Page 3
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SGA Gives Back
Tree lighting brings the community’s holiday spirit to life
Students donate in time for holidays.
Angie Angeles Contributing Writer The second annual Student Government Association Gives Back took place in the Student Center on Monday, Dec. 1. It was a ceremony where students made donations to give away to different foundations during the holidays, a season that is full of giving. The event was originally planned outside in the Student Center Quad, but because of the rainy weather, it was moved indoors. However, the cold and the rain did not stop the Montclair State campus community from coming out and getting together for this cause. The event, hosted by the Student Government Associa-
EOF Celebrates Leadership Second annual conference gives prospective students insight into their future at Montclair State
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tion on campus, consisted of the Student Quad Lighting (where numerous holiday lights were turned on), a DJ and refreshments consisting of hot cocoa with marshmallows. “My drive behind the event is unity,” said Rajhon White, the Vice President of the SGA E-board. “I’ve been to different conferences for college boards and they all talked about unity. I was inspired to bring that to Montclair and make this Student Government Association better.” Many different student organizations and clubs were a part of this event and came together to make donations. SGA continued on Page 4
The Educational Opportunity Fund Program offers students great opportunity.
Photo courtesy of Daniel Jean.
The Educational Opportunity Fund Program’s second annual Young Women’s Leadership Conference brought over 500 prospective high school students from 12 different schools around the state of New Jersey to Montclair State University. The conference took place last Friday in University Hall and when the events were over, the students left campus with more knowledge and resources to help them fulfill their personal and professional goals. The day was filled with an amalgam of inspirational speak-
ers and informative events, but the organization left some time for the students to relax and make connections with their like-minded intelligent and ambitious peers. According to Montclair.edu, the first women’s leadership conference was intended for students “to learn about the importance of attending college, healthy relationships, financial literacy and mentorship effective leadership” and the goal remained consistent during the second conference. The EOF is a state program that was founded in 1968. The program’s mission is to help make higher education more accessible
for children living in disadvantaged economic and educational backgrounds. It is specifically designed to aid low-income male and female students who lack the resources to adequately prepare for a college-level education. Dr. Daniel Jean, the Executive Director of the EOF and Academic Development, said, “The Educational Opportunity Fund Program provides access for motivated students who are residents of New Jersey from underrepresented populations and areas that meet the State mandated income criteria and exhibit the
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News, p. 3
Feature, p. 6
Opinion, p. 11
Entertainment, p. 14
Sports, p. 20
Coming Home with the Win
Slipping into Slippers
Protest for Peace
‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’
Women’s Basketball on a Roll
Montclair State’s EMS takes the spotlight in N.J. Sim Games at statewide conference.
After the announcement of the grand jury decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for criminal charges associated with the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., the world seemed to explode with discussion and emotion.
The Red Hawks have jumped out to a 5-0 start this season.
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Parking spaces at Montclair State become a rare commodity with more students.
Katherine Aucena Contributing Writer As enrollment at Montclair State University has passed 20,000, students are concerned the parking problems that already bedevil the campus are getting even worse. However, school administrators say they’re on top of the issue, having recently increased shuttle service and are exploring plans to make a new parking deck or lot. “We recognize that parking is a challenge on campus and we know it is never convenient, but we are doing everything we can,” said William Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of Facilities Logistics Support. Student Gabrielle Terkhanian claimed that she has to arrive at the school an hour early to find parking even though she lives just five minutes away. “It doesn’t really matter how close you live sometimes because it is all about the parking situation,” said Terkhanian. Some students are refusing to buy the parking permit needed to use CarParc Diem due to the issue. “I didn’t even buy a parking pass because of all the complaints I’ve been hearing of people that can’t get parking at CarParc and they paid [over] $200 for parking, yet they can’t get any,” said student Jasmine Amjad. CarParc Diem is the go-
to parking lot for students at MSU, with 1,533 spaces available. According to Facilities Logistics Support, the lot was proposed as a five-floor deck, but it was expanded to seven. The building can’t be expanded with extra floors on top. For those that are lucky enough to get a permit for the Red Hawk Deck, parking isn’t so bad. The deck offers short-term parking with 1,100 parking spaces available for visitors, students and employees of the university. Only 400 of those spaces are intended for students with a permit. Student Jenna Bussiere said she is happy to be able to park at Red Hawk Deck though it comes with a high price tag. “It was very expensive but worth it, because there is always a spot even though sometimes I have to go up to the seventh floor,” said Bussiere. The luxury of parking at Red Hawk Deck with a permit for students costs $400. The price of a commuter permit tag only costs $250. Other students are finding relief from the issue by parking off-campus. Student Thomas Pisani said he parks in the NJ Transit Deck on Clove Road. “It’s a little more out of the way, but I have no problem with that because I know at least I get a parking spot every day,” said Pisani. Another issue troubling students is the shuttle bus
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service that helps everyone around campus. Fitzpatrick said they are addressing the issue. “We changed the scheduled on Nov. 12 to add two additional buses every day,” said Fitzpatrick. The two new express buses will run in the morning with stops at Sinatra Hall, Hawk Crossings and University Hall. Mariella Diaz, a Professional Services Specialist IV of Facilities Logistics Support said the best way to find available commuter parking spaces available on real time is to use the Parker parking app available for your phone. “The app is live and a great tool to be able to find parking and is updated manually by the department,” said Diaz. Diaz also claims that one of the best options to park on campus is Lot 60, located on Carlisle Road. “It is right off of [Route 46 East]. You can get in and out of campus really fast,” she said. It looks like those who are graduating soon won’t see the issue resolved before leaving the school. One thing is for sure: students still need to add extra time to find parking and get to class on time. Fitzpatrick said the department is considering all the possible solutions to the issue because of the increasing yearly enrollment of students: “we are evaluating all alternatives, either with a parking deck, surface lot or a combination of both.”
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Monday, Nov. 24
NJ Transit Deck: Student Keenan Nowlin, 26, of Tinton Falls, N.J. was charged with criminal trespassing for parking his vehicle after given verbal communication not to do so. Nowlin is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
Yogi Berra Drive: Student Christopher Fortunato, 20, of Hillsborough, N.J. was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana after a motor vehicle stop. Fortunato is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
Monday, Nov. 24
Tuesday, Nov. 25
Bohn Hall: Students Nicholas Picillo, 19, of Madison, N.J., Nicholas Smith of Emerson, N.J. and nonstudent Conor T. Gillen, 19, of Sayreville, N.J. were arrested and charged with criminal mischief for their involvement in destruction of the 15th floor commmunity bathroom. All parties are scheduled to appear in Clifton Municipal Court.
Blanton Hall: Students Carlos and Francisco Bautista, both 20 and of Lincoln Park, N.J. were arrested and charged for their involvement in a criminal mischief incident that occurred outside. Both parties are scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
Friday, Nov. 14
Carlisle Road: Non-students Donason Mombrun, 22, and James Silien, 22, of Orange, N.J. were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after a motor vehicle stop on Carlisle Road. Both parties are scheduled to appear in Montclair Municipal Court.
Monday, Dec. 1 Clove Road: Student Terry Wulfftagoe, 20, of East Orange, N.J. was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana after a motor vehicle stop. Wulfftagoe is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
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Coming Home with the Win
Montclair State’s EMS takes the spotlight in N.J. Sim Games at statewide conference Jayna Gugliucci News Editor Operating 24 hours a day and tallying thousands of hours a semester, the Montclair State EMS department has served to provide emergency medical care to the campus community no matter the time or place. However, before its volunteers step into the field, each individual must go through training and be able to display their experience in a mediated environment. In order to practice these procedures and demonstrate their knowledge, the department recently sent some of its members to the N.J. Statewide Conference on EMS. Spanning over the course of a week, the conference covered a vast variety of topics focusing on skills, management, training, leadership and research within the EMS field. As the highlight of the week-long list of activities, Montclair State’s EMS created a team to compete in the N.J. Sim Games. In preparation for the event, Lt. Mari Espinal and Lt. Luke Drazdik trained through the department and headed to the conference with high hopes for a victory. According to Lawrence, “The Sim Games is a competition open to any basic or advanced life support team in the State of N.J., volunteer or career and it is a competition that tests the skills of those providers.” In such regard, “the teams’ time management, scene management and patient care skills are focused on during the simulations.”
Lt. Mari Espinal practices procedure during one of the simulated situations. Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Lawrence.
At this past conference, the teams were presented with two differing situations focused on testing these vocation-oriented skills: a barbecue explosion and a domestic violence shooting. Though it was the first year Montclair State’s EMS competed in the games themselves, its team came out on top and returned home with a win. Taking first place, the team of Espinal and Drazdik won over career EMS agencies and became the first collegiate EMS agency to win the N.J. Sim Games themselves. “This competition and subsequent win is important and significant as it sheds light on an often overlooked section
of EMS: collegiate agencies,” said Lawrence. Montclair State is one of only a handful of these types of agencies in the state. At the same time, the competition placed the university itself in the spotlight. Despite the conference being filled with teams from across New Jersey, those in attendance turned to the practices and training of Montclair State’s department for guidance and assistance in improving their own teams. Through the competition itself, Montclair State’s EMS department certainly demonstrated its advanced knowledge of emergency medical care. Still, as a part of the campus community for the
past 16 years, its volunteers have been doing so each and every day. “Currently, the EMS department is made up of approximately 50 student volunteers,” said Lawrence. “The department is also open to staff, faculty and students that are certified to at least the Health Care Provider CPR level.” Throughout their typical work day, students spend countless hours tending to emergency calls, event standbys, training, meetings, community outreach and other events at the university. “The department is vital to the campus, as it provides emergency medical care to the ill and injured at no
Ferguson: Supreme Court case sparks controversy
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“I’m going to be proposing some new community policing initiatives that will significantly expand funding and training for local law enforcement, including up to 50,000 additional body-worn cameras for law enforcement agencies.” - President Barack Obama on Ferguson protests the entire Ferguson police force, Darren Wilson did not hesitate to resign. He wrote in his resignation letter on Saturday: “I have been told that my continued employment may put the residents and police officers of the City of Ferguson at risk, which is a circumstance that I cannot allow...It is my hope that my resignation will allow the community to heal.” Ferguson Mayor Knowles announced that Wilson will not receive any benefits or severance pay for his resignation. Although violence has died down in the city of Ferguson, peaceful protests remain alive in Missouri and across the country. Before their football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, four players from the St. Louis Rams took the field with their arms raised in the “hands up, don’t shoot” gesture which has become a universal sign of protest across the nation. The St. Louis Police Officers Association pushed for discipline, stating, “[It] is unthinkable that hometown athletes would so publicly perpetuate a narrative that
has been disproven over-andover again.” Although the NFL chose not to punish the players, the Rams issued a statement reporting “positive discussions” between the team and the police association on Monday. Demonstrations continued on Monday afternoon when students across the United States participated in “walk-outs” and staged “dieins,” protesting police violence and racial profiling. The movement gained traction on social media as groups from universities and high schools walked out of their classes with their hands up and then laid on the ground to demonstrate the way Mike Brown’s body laid on the street for four and a half hours on the night of his death. In response to continued protests, President Barack Obama held a series of meetings with Cabinet members, law enforcement officials, activists and other groups on Monday. “I’m going to be proposing some new community policing initiatives that will significantly expand funding
and training for local law enforcement, including up to 50,000 additional body-worn cameras for law enforcement agencies,” he stated. Obama’s proposal included a three-year $263 million spending package for police reform, $75 million of which will be used to purchase body cameras to enforce accountability among officers. The far-reaching effects of the happenings in Ferguson have touched many, including the Montclair State community. In response to the nation-wide issue, multiple events and programs have been held on campus. Last week, several student organizations organized a vigil in the Student Center Quad. On Tuesday of this week, the university sponsored an event that allowed students to openly discuss the issues surrounding Ferguson with a panel of faculty, staff and law enforcement. John Delate, the Executive Director of the Office of Residence Life at MSU, stated concerning the event, “Everyone at the program acknowledged that this important
matter warrants continued discussion and opportunities for students to voice their opinions as well as to address any emotional feelings.” According to Delate, the program was “well-received by those in attendance” and he expressed gratitude on behalf of the Office of Residence Life for being a part of it. “Another point that reflected a consensus at the program is that the Montclair State police officers are connected to the campus community and because a number of them are alumni of the University, the bond with the student body is very deep,” he said. Among the student population, opinions and speculations concerning Ferguson and the Grand Jury’s decision vary greatly. Michael Rosa, a sophomore Business major, stated, “Darren Wilson was defending himself when he shot Mike Brown according to the evidence. Whether or not he was acting out of prejudice is not my call to make. I do think there should have been a court case though. Just because Wilson may or may not be racist and a white
cost to the patients that we encounter. The program allows for care to be provided in a prompt and professional manner without having to rely on outside EMS agencies for our call volume on campus,” explained Lawrence. However, the work of the department does not simply end there, as it plays a vital role in the surrounding communities. According to Lawrence, “We provide mutual aid assistance to towns surrounding Montclair State and, in turn, the towns will also assist us when we need them.” In an effort for consistent growth and training, the EMS department is always looking for new members within the first two weeks of each semester. At the same time, its members continue to provide CPR and first aid training to members of the campus community. Through these means, the department will certainly give rise to volunteers capable of one day taking home the N.J. Sim Games title themselves. Looking forward from the competition itself, “the Lieutenants that competed for [us] did not only make the EMS department proud,” shared Lawrence, “but made a name for the university as a top provider in EMS for the state.” In the future, the EMS department hopes to continue improving their training in order to not only perform well in such competitions, but to best serve the campus community of Montclair State.
cop, does not mean that all white cops are [racist].” Darius Beckham, a junior Political Science major, said, “Many white people are racist and ignorant, and whites as a whole are privileged in society. As a result, many black people are marginalized, oppressed and have injustices committed against them. On the other side of the coin, many black people are likewise ignorant, angry, violent and heavily involved in criminal activity where they are often killing one another. As a result, this causes many white people to profile all blacks as thugs and it makes the fight against systemic oppression and for legitimate justice even more difficult.” Regardless of differing views among students, the university is committed to providing opportunities to express and resolve concerns surrounding the controversial circumstances in Ferguson. In the words of Delate, “We will work with any student group or organization to offer additional events that encourage similar dialogue.”
“Everyone at the program acknowledged that this important matter warrants continued discussion and opportunities for students to voice their opinions as well as address any emotional feelings. Another point that reflected a consensus at the program is that the Montclair State police officers are connected to the campus community and, because a number of them are alumni, the bond with the student body is very deep.” - John Delate, Executive Director of the Office of Residential Life
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Final Examination Information
Important information for students regarding fall 2014 finals beginning on Friday, Dec. 12 Friday - Dec. 12
Tuesday - Dec. 16
- Meeting on TF or WF at 07:00 a.m..........07:00 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. - First or Only Meeting on W at 02:30 p.m.....08:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - First or Only Meeting on W at 04:00 p.m.....10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on T or F at 02:30 p.m.....01:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on T or F at 04:00 p.m.....03:15 p.m. - 05:15 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on F at 05:30 p.m.....05:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on F at 08:30 p.m.....08:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
- First or Only Meeting on T or F at 08:30 a.m..........08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - First or Only Meeting on T or F at 10:00 a.m..........10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on T or F at 11:30 a.m..........01:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on T or F at 01:00 p.m..........03:15 p.m. - 05:15 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on Tat 05:30 p.m.........05:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on T at 08:15 p.m.........08:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Wednesday - Dec. 17
Saturday - Dec. 13 - First or Only Meeting on Sat. at 08:00 a.m.....08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - First or Only Meeting on Sat. at 11:00 a.m.....11:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on Sat. at 02:00 p.m.....02:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - Dec. 14 - First or Only Meeting on Sun. at 08:00 a.m....08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - First or Only Meeting on Sun. at 11:00 a.m.....01:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on Sun. at 02:00 p.m....02:00 p.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Monday - Dec. 15 - First or Only Meeting on M or R at 08:30 a.m.....08:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - First or Only Meeting on M or R at 10:00 a.m.....10:15 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. - First or Only Meeting on M or R at 11:30 a.m.....01:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on M or R at 01:00 p.m.....03:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on M at 05:30 p.m.....05:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on M at 08:15 p.m.....08:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
- First or Only Meeting on W at 08:30 a.m..........08:30 a.m - 10:00 a.m. - First or Only Meeting on W at 10:00 a.m..........10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on W at 11:30 a.m..........01:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on W at 01:00 p.m..........03:15 p.m. - 05:15 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on W at 05:30 p.m..........05:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on W at 08:15 p.m..........08:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Thursday - Dec. 18 - Meeting on MR or TR at 07:00 a.m..........07:00 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. - Meeting on MW at 07:00 a.m..........09:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - First or Only Meeting on M or R at 02:30 p.m........01:00 p.m. - 03:00 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on M or R at 04:00 p.m........03:15 p.m. - 05:15 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on R at 05:30 p.m..........05:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. - First or Only Meeting on R at 08:15 p.m..........08:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Courses -First or Only Meeting M/T/W/R at 07:00 p.m..........07:45 p.m. - 09:45 p.m. (On regularly scheduled meeting day).
Policy on Final Examinations 1. All final examinations must be given during the regularly scheduled examination periods. The Schedule of Courses lists days and times of final examinations for each class period. 2. No final examination may be given during the last week of classes before the examination period. 3. If no formal examination is scheduled, the class must meet for one hour during the scheduled examination time for a class evaluation session. Thus, all classes are required to meet during the examination period. Faculty: If you are teaching a hybrid course which conducts its final examination on-line, please notify the Registrar that you will not be using your scheduled examination room.
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Members of the SGA encourage the campus community to give back.
Students who donated $5 got a long-sleeve shirt, and all other donations made at the event were given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. During an introductory speech, President Kristen Bunk told students, “We want to do well for the community and reach outside campus.” During the event, the Student Government Association was also collecting winter jackets in all sizes for male and females to be given to those in need. Donations and gift cards for jackets were also being accepted. The items collected during the evening will be given away to Sandy victims and homeless families throughout Monmouth County in time for the holiday season. In addition, the organizations chartered under the SGA were invited to be a part of an “Orgament” contest in which participants decorated ornaments to represent their
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organization. At the ceremony, these orgaments were used to decorate the Student Center Quad. The donations collected at the evening’s event were then given to the winning “Orgament” organizations’ chosen philanthropy. The winner this year was the Montclair State Dance Company. The SGA is a non-profit organization that makes it their duty to bring a positive impact among the student body and its programming board. Along with reaching out and helping others, SGA makes it their job to plan student events that bring us together. Senior and Marine Biology major Olivia Paradis describes the SGA as being “not just a business; they are friends, peers and they really embody a community.” When it came to the time for the Student Quad Lighting, the campus community gathered around with hot co-
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coa and assembled outside to cherish the moment together. Pictures were taken between the SGA and the other student organizations as a sign of community and holiday spirit. By the end of the night, several donations were made and the event proved itself to to be a success. The SGA was able to pull off this night two years in a row, as students are hopeful next year will be even better. Throughout the rest of the semester, students can continue to donate canned goods, shoes and coats to various organizations and departments across campus. The Orgament Tree can be seen outside the Student Center as it serves to remind the student body of the holiday spirit and sense of unity that holds the campus community together throughout the year.
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EOF: Conference Inspires
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potential for high achievement.” There are 41 higher-education institutions in New Jersey that participate in the EOF, including both public and private colleges, universities and community colleges. High school students who meet the EOF’s qualifications are eligible to receive a grant from $200 up to $2,500 per year for an undergraduate education. But the services that the EOF provides are not strictly
2015. Jean hopes to eventually hold the women’s leadership conference in the spring semester and the fall semesters, rather than just once a year. “The overall purpose of the event is to engage prospective students in the Montclair State University experience,” said Jean. “The event included a keynote address from coach Caryl Lucas that focused on strengthening self-esteem and purposely pursuing your passions,
“The EOF Program provides access for motivated students who are residents of New Jersey from underrepresented populations and areas that meet State mandated income criteria and exhibit potential for high achievement.” - Daniel Jean, Executive Director of the EOF and Academic Development
financial. According to Jean, “The EOF Program provides quality academic support, leadership development; financial literacy, career enrichment, advisement and need-based financial assistance to maximize the intellectual and social growth of all participants.” The program has grown exponentially over the years and continues to grow here on campus. Jean expects that at least 800 students will participate in the third annual conference, which will be held in the fall semester of
professional swagger panel, open mic, Greek step exhibition and a screening of the film “Miss-Representation.” Jean said the conference was extremely successful and he’s excited for the EOD’s next event, the fourth annual Boys to Men Conference. This conference will take place in the Spring of 2015. Last year, the third Boys to Men Conference hosted over 400 students, as Jean expects next year’s conference, like the women’s conference, to grow even larger.
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Slipping into Slippers
Just because you dress down doesn’t mean you can’t show your personality Slippers: what purpose do they fill? In my own terms, slippers are a type of flat footwear primarily worn indoors. Some wear them to keep their feet warm while others wear them just for fun. Ladies and gentlemen (but especially ladies), it’s time to get loud about indoor shoe fashion. Slippers are not just for wearing with pajamas or heather gray sweats. Your Uggs and moccasins are more worthy to be worn in Blanton Hall’s foot court or outdoors on a breezy day. Here are some styles that will not only make you comfortable but will have friends smiling and inspired.
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Depending on the style of slipper you buy, they should go with just about any style of clothing. I would give bonus points if the slippers match the color of your outfit. The sale of slippers coincides with the outerwear schedule, which is often the narrow window of late October through early January. It is currently the right time to meander your way into you local department or outfitter store and find a great selection waiting for you.
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The slip-on These slippers wrap around more like a shoe and are no higher than your ankle. These are often the fun category, as most animal and character slippers resemble this type. They can get really warm, coming in handy for those really cold days around your house or dorm. This goes out to the guys, too don’t be ashamed. Get attention! I guarantee the ladies would love to see you wear polar bear feet. Go crazy when it comes to slip-on slippers. Everyone will love you for it.
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The scuff It’s probably what most of you think when “slippers” pop into your head. Their simplicity enables them to slide on and off easily. In terms of warmth, they allow the most breathing room for feet in case you’re not fond of excessive warmth. It depends on what material to buy as well. If you buy ones that are furry, your feet are more likely to sweat easily, however, they’ll also get the most attention. Ditch the snoozefest suede-and-sheepskin for something more colorful and noticeable. Also, get creative; don’t be afraid to go for designs that have animals or cartoon characters.
The boot No, I don’t mean Ugg boots. Yes, they do fall under the category of slippers, but from personally owning a pair of Tasmans, you have to admit they’re really not that comfortable. Real slipper bootshave similar characteristics to the flat slipper, only they’re looser and much warmer. They also don’t (and really, shouldn’t) have a thick, rubber sole more commonplace to its suede brethren. If there’s any rubber at all, it should be completely flat and hidden from view. Furrier boots are starting to gain popularity. They may get a bit warm, but you have to admit that they’re softer than any other boot you’ve ever worn. Once again, try to shoot for some color if you don’t want anything fluffy.
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The flat You may be thinking, “What’s the difference between my flats that I wear all the time and a pair of slippers? They’re practically the same!” As a guy, I obviously don’t own anything resembling ballet shoes, but there are two highly distinguishable differences. One difference is that they feel more like socks and feel more snug and soft around your foot. The other is their completely flat sole; most flat shoes still have a very short heel. Try to look for no heels at all when it comes to buying slippers, especially those that look like flats. Retailers such as Amazon sell Snoozies, which contain many different styles of slipper sock or flat.
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‘1908 Magazine’ to Launch in Spring 2015 Jessica Mahmoud Staff Writer
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While most colleges have a campus arts magazine, Montclair State University has been left behind in this tradition. We have the Montclarion, but there has never been a place for students to display their artwork. Luckily, thanks to senior Fashion Studies major Deanna Massa, there will be one launching next semester called 1908, the year the college was founded. The Fashion Studies major program here at Montclair State University is still quite new. The magazine will be a chance to make people more aware of the fashion students and their talents. As Michelle Alvarado, senior fashion studies major, explained, “It gives a good voice to not only the fashion community, but also the creative people on campus who write and do photography. Every creative outlet is that for giving people that voice and a chance to demonstrate their work.” The magazine will have seven different topics: DIY, Health and Beauty, Editorial, Fashion, Creative Writing and Student Spotlight. Writing director, Danielle Pollaro, a senior English major, keeps track and edits the articles. The writers for the spring launch are mainly the staff of the magazine. The articles are coordinated with the photography. There are multiple photographers, but the art director is senior History major Justin Ng. The photos for the magazine were taken around campus and in the photo studio in Calcia. Ng explained, “[We shot] anywhere in the woods. We even
shot behind Freeman and over by the Village area; we recently started shooting in the studio in Calcia.” Since 1908 is mainly a fashion magazine, the models and clothing are very important; as fashion director, senior Fashion studies major Michael Rosenberg is in charge of this. The clothes are found from various places, but all the models are students on campus. “The clothes are from my stylists’ closet that I work for and a lot are from my own closet. My parents and relatives let me use vintage pieces that they have acquired
throughout their lives,” Rosenberg explained. Another important aspect to models besides the clothes is makeup. As an aspiring makeup artist himself, junior Fashion Studies major Sadiq Trusty is the beauty director. The makeup is done to match the photo shoot or an inspiration photo. Sadiq and other students put the makeup on the models before photo shoots. Trusty explained, “Michael will send me inspirations based on what he wants and I will come up with looks based on the inspirations. He will send a magazine ad or an
editorial photo and based on the makeup that’s in the photo I will come up with the look.” Even though the fashion community is small on campus, 1908 is being recognized. Junior Fashion Studies major Richona Simmons is excited about it; she said, “I think it’ll do good. I hope so. They haven’t had a magazine here and it’d be cool to have something from the fashion people.” Additionally, Professor Pascoe from the fashion studies department is also hoping it does well. Pascoe commented, “People want a place for their work to be shown off. It’s good to have your work in a magazine… you can bring it to an interview and show it off, and say ‘this is something I did. This is something on my campus.’” 1908 will launch in the spring priced for $3 per issue. As explained, it has taken a lot of hard workers to it put together. Putting together a magazine from scratch takes a lot of dedication that these students clearly have. It will hopefully be a creative outlet for students on campus from photography to writing. As Massa said, “I noticed that we didn’t have a magazine so I just went out and I created one.”
Run, Anthony, Run: From 5Ks to Public Service
A young man’s journey from student to leader Kim Silva-Martinez Contributing Writer Walk into Anthony Fasano’s office in the Student Center Annex and a large mahogany desk holds his computer, books and files. In another corner is a vintage valet, which was used to hang a suit, shirts and ties for the busy executive. And then there it is: a comfy black bean bag chair, as well as two posters on each wall with distinct messages. One extols the virtue of volunteerism and the other shows an illustrated head, brain exposed, to symbolize open-mindedness; they represent two of Fasano’s strongest character traits. His surroundings depict who he is: a student member of the University Board of Trustees, Chief of Staff to the Student Government Association President Kristen Bunk, an elected member of the Hopatcong Board of Education, former high school athlete and president of his class and a full-time account executive for a business services company. And he’s not even old enough to legally drink. Yet his confidence supersedes his age, and his dedication is salient in conversation. His success comes simply: hard work and a positive outlook. Fasano, 20, plans well. He explored the MSU campus before committing to any involvement in student activities. “When I got here my freshman year I did nothing. I don’t think I knew what was here. It wasn’t until someone convinced me to join [the SGA] last year that I got involved,” said Fasano.
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He started as a legislator. He then was promoted to director of Student Outreach, which focuses on non-traditional students. As the SGA Chief of Staff, he oversees the presidential cabinet which is composed of 18 to 20 officers. He makes sure the president’s wishes are conveyed to the cabinet and he puts in about 15 hours a week, as well as taking a full-time course load.
he said. Fasano sees a similar sentiments for the MSU Board of Trustees.
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From the moment he graduated from high school, Fasano aspired to be a BOE member. “For better for worse, I’m going to do it,” he said to his parents, who were concerned about the pitfalls of political office. When he was elected as the youngest-serving member, he also had a plan. Before running, he spent about a year speaking to students, staff and faculty. He wanted to know what was successful and what needed improvement. Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org
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Fasano used social media during his campaign, as well as a website. “The first thing I did [after being sworn in] was to ask the board president if we could have a public relations committee, and he said, ‘Sure, and as a matter of fact Anthony, you are going to be the chair,’” Fasano said. Hopatcong ranked among the five worst schools when took his seat on the board almost a year ago; it has since moved up 53 spots. He credits the Board collectively for the success. “I ran for the Board because I felt as though no one could do it better than me,”
With his recently earned voting privileges, this business major is already brainstorming and applies his BOE experience to student relations. Although Fasano appears to have political ambitions, he said, “My heart is in business; I personally love executive leadership, management and marketing style.” His parents, teachers and coaches instilled in him the desire to create a difference. Challenges were met with action, not complaining. His friends and family provide his support system.
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Fasano likes to travel, spend the day in New York City or down the shore or just relax for a few hours. He also is a runner, a newly-acquired interest; he participates in local 5K events. He recently organized a conference for the 20 other student trustees from around the state, which was held at MSU. As the facilitator, he led the meeting and hopes to form an association. They plan to meet with the governor within six months to discuss university funding.
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Fasano just may be running for the governor’s office himself within the next 25 years, and it will be noted that he learned his leadership skills at MSU.
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Finishing Strong
Q&A: Cindy Handler
Cindy Handler was pleasantly surprised at the age of 12 when she found out her love for writing could actually turn into a career. A Northwestern University grad, Handler now operates as an editor for Montclair Magazine, where she works hard to connect the community. Dabbling in fiction writing reporting feature writing and editing, Handler thanks her 12-year-old self for trusting her gut and going for what she loves—her first piece of advice for up and coming journalists. “People still need new ideas. I think it’s as good a place to be as ever,” says Handler, who continues to prove that sticking to what you love will surely pay off. What planted the seed in your head that made you want to be a journalist at the age of 12? I loved writing as a kid. Someone at the dinner table was talking about someone they knew who went to Northwestern University for journalism, which is where I ended up going. I loved to write and I realized, oh, I could be a journalist and actually get paid to write. Writing books and stories is kind
of done on the side, but finding out that writing could be a job and be so much fun every day is what sparked it. Did you always have the goal of being an editor? I always liked writing, but the two are so close. If you’re going to be a good writer, you have to be able to edit yourself. One of the toughest things is taking a piece that has 2,000 words about someone and bringing it down to 200 words. The skills are intertwined. I think when you learn one you kind of learn the other. Did you want to be the editor of a bigger magazine? You know, I never really wanted to be. It’s a huge commitment and it depends on the time in your life. My roommate never wanted to be the top person because she writes on the side and it takes up so much energy and focus. But, it depends. I’m sure it’s a lot of fun. How do you find people to write about? Well, I always say I’m so happy that it’s Montclair Magazine because so many interesting people live in this area. There’s never a shortage of people to write about, ever. When you’re in an editorial position, people will reach out to
you, so it works both ways. It’s been fun! It’s a reflection of the community, too. Since writing your fiction book, do you have any tips about fiction writing that can help with magazine writing? I was amazed at how much creative writing and good reporting or features have in common. You have to think about the audience you’re communicating with. Maybe you’re writing a commercial for something and you want everyone in the world to buy it. Something like the New Yorker is going to have a very educated audience, so you have to think about who you’re talking to. That’s the same in all your writing. Every kind of specialty has its own kind of lingo. You want to get the story into their heads exactly the way you see it in yours. What is your advice for aspiring journalists? Any employer wants to be able to pick up your resume and see that you’ve done what they’re looking for, so anything to give you experience helps. Or be the kind of person who learns quickly. The more examples of your writing you have out there, the more people can see; and then, you never know what could happen.
5 Tips to Get By the ‘CuffingSeason’ Being Single
Kimberly Asman Staff Writer
It’s no secret that once the temperature drops, so does your desire for independence. During the fall and winter months, the single summer vibes slowly drift away with the warm weather and the cold starts to set in. Girlfriends cuddle with their boyfriends during the snowstorms, couples on Instagram posting pictures about their “amazing day pumpkin picking with bae” and the single’s start to get that relationship itch. Suddenly being free turns into wanting to be “cuffed” due to prolonged indoor activities and the holiday cheer that cuffing season comes with. If you’re single during these few months, don’t sit around listening to Drake and watching re-runs of One Tree Hill episodes on Netflix, get up and show cuffing season who’s boss! 1. Make plans with friends. Being single, one of the worst things you can do is sit home alone feeling sorry for yourself on the weekends. Call up some of your girlfriends and plan a night out on the town to ease your mind! Dress up, go to a nice restaurant or club and laugh it up. Spending time with friends makes you realize how insignificant the “cuffing” desire really is. Even staying in with your best friend and some freshly baked cookies will make you forget all about “cuffing season” (I promise).
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Editor of Montclair Magazine Encourages Seniors to Stick to Their Guts
For those students with meal plans, including swipes, Flex dollars and Red Hawk dollars, the end of the semester tends to be a hard time. It is around this time that people tend to run out of Flex dollars, and have gotten down to our last few swipes. This may lead to getting the cheapest possible items at on campus convenience stores, which are not usually the healthiest options, or skipping meals to save swipes. These unhealthy habits can wreak havoc on your body and energy levels, which is definitely not welcome during finals week. Students need to try their best to maintain a normal, healthy diet as the semester winds down and avoid the pitfalls that may come with low amounts of swipes or Flex dollars left. Here are a few ideas to help get the most out of the end of your meal plan:
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Make sure to plan three meals a day and try your best to avoid skipping any. Skipping meals can lead to low energy, weight gain and being tired.
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Use every cent of your swipes. A swipe is worth $6.20 at the student center cafeteria, or other stores that accept swipes. A lot of times, the meal someone gets does not equal $6.20, but they are still using a full swipe. If there is a dollar or two left over, get something else! You might not want anything else with your meal, but you can get a bag of pretzels or a piece of fruit that you can easily take with you and eat later on. Pay attention to each swipe you use and make sure to get the most out of every one, spending the full $6.20. If you have a lot of waste with each swipe, you will not get as much food and will be even hungrier when you are running really low on swipes.
2. Spend time with family. Your family will be there for you through anything. Breakups, bad grades, fights with friends, you name it. They are the ones who know you best and know how to make you laugh. Setting aside some family time can go a long way. Bake holiday cookies with your mom, see a movie with your brother or even help your dad shovel the nasty snow and drink some hot cocoa after. Bonding with your family can prevent the feeling of loneliness. 3. Set fitness goals. We all know how low fitness gets on our list of priorities during the holiday season. Going out in the cold vs staying snuggled up in bed is the constant battle. However, setting a fitness goal can give you motive to better yourself and also to love yourself. Putting yourself first and taking care of your body will leave you with an amazing gleam of confidence that will show to anyone you come in contact with. Being confident and independent is no crime, especially for ladies! Hitting the gym and working hard to reach a goal also isn’t a crime. Get fit, sexy and leave the boys wishing they “cuffed” you this season.
Plan your meals. Without thinking ahead, it is easy to get carried away one day and use several swipes, forgetting that you have a few more days of being on campus left. Before finals start, check how many swipes and how many Flex dollars you have left and plan how much of each you are going to use each day.
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Get versatile foods. If you are able to find some items at a convenience store or make a trip to a grocery store off campus, try to get items you can use for several meals. One example is oatmeal. One large container of plain oatmeal is not expensive and you can buy a few add-ons to go with it. Look for dried fruit, seeds, or cinnamon to add flavor to your oatmeal, and to add variety. With a few different addons, this inexpensive meal will taste different each time.
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Eat foods that keep you fuller, longer. Fiber, protein and healthy fats will all help keep you fuller longer than empty carbs. Grab fresh fruits and vegetables for fiber and lean meats or beans for protein. Healthy fats can be found in peanut butter, nuts or avocados. Look out for these foods when you know you only have a small amount of Flex to spend for a long period of time. Healthier foods will help get more nutrients for the same amount of money.
4. Focus on school work. The thought of Thanksgiving and Christmas break can take up a huge part of our minds during the Fall semester, leading to grades slipping and carelessness arising. Don’t get too caught up in the excitement to the point of failing classes; make it a priority to do well during the Fall semester and take advantage of the fact that you don’t have to deal with relationship drama taking up your time. Study more, read more and get better grades because in the long run it will benefit YOUR future. Focusing on school more can also take your mind off of the “cuffing” syndrome. 5. Explore your own happiness. If it makes you happy, do more of it. Your own happiness comes before anyone else’s. If you don’t love yourself, how are you supposed to love someone else? Find the things that make you smile the most and activities you enjoy participating in and plan to do them during cuffing season! Explore your own hobbies and interests; you may be surprised how far something you’re passionate about can take you. One of the many things we all forget is that we’re still young! We have a whole lifetime ahead of us to worry about being adults. So grab a spoon and eat some raw cookie dough if it makes you smile. Start singing more if that’s something you’re passionate about. No one needs a relationship to find happiness as much as we all believe that during “cuffing season”. All you need is great friends, a loving family, and happiness within yourself to beat “cuffing season” while single this winter.
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Protest for Peace
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fter the announcement of the grand jury decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for criminal charges associated with the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., the world seemed to explode with discussion and emotion. Across the United States, protests immediately began following the grand jury decision. Many peaceful protests stretched across the country, including efforts to protest holiday events like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and Black Friday shopping, a movement known as Blackout Black Friday. Even over a week later, protestors are still demonstrating, creating unique ways of protesting like “Hands Up
Walk Outs,” where college students walk out of class with their hands up in the air to represent the claim that Brown allegedly had his hands up when he was killed, and “Die-ins,” where protestors lay on the ground for four and a half minutes to represent the four and a half hours that Brown’s dead body was left on the street in Ferguson following Wilson’s fatal shooting. Not all protestors are taking this peaceful route, however. Following the grand jury announcement, several people took to the streets of Ferguson to riot. One vehicle was burned, several buildings were set on fire and looted, showing that the initial violence in Ferguson was eventually met with a violent outbreak of the people.
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In his book Where Do We Go From Here? Chaos and Community, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote, “Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” When it comes to protesting, we at The Montclarion support the type of civil disobedience and non-violence that Dr. King advocated during his work in the civil rights movement. We understand that people are upset about the ruling of Ferguson, but we feel that understanding and change is not going to come from taking advantage of local businesses by stealing merchandise and
destroying property. This is true of all forms of protest, including the ongoing protests for human rights in Hong Kong and Mexico. In all of these cases, however, armed officers have attempted to break up protests that have remained peaceful. Even though we recognize that freedom of assembly is not a right in every government, we believe that all people should have the right to protest their situation and government peacefully without fear of being harmed or arrested for expressing their voice. When protestors stay peaceful, they should not be punished, so we believe that police and military should allow citizens (at least in countries that grant freedom of assembly) to
Question of the Week: What is your best tip for finals week?
“Make that week and the week before it as stress-free as possible.” -George Muller Undeclared, Freshman
“Study a week in advance.”
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demonstrate without teargasing and rubber bullets. Rioting happens all over the world for several reasons. Western European nations and Canada are notorious for the destruction they cause from rioting after sports games. Others use acts of violence to light a match (figuratively and literally) under a movement and spur action. While violence may seem like a surefire way to create change, it only promotes other violent responses and puts more lives on the line. For this issue, we side with Dr. King and encourage people to use their voice, not their fists, to combat injustices they see in the world.
-Kelly Rovito Undeclared, Freshman
“Use flashcards to study.” -Morgan Degila Psychology, Sophomore
“Just study early. Don’t wait until the last second because you don’t know if you are going to understand content that late in the game.” -Cina Memar Computer Science, Graduate Student
“I would say not procrastinating. That’s my biggest problem. You should always study before hand. ” -Aaliyha Elliott Undeclared, Freshman
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Are We Really Living In A Free World? If money were obliterated, some other form of currency would take its place
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recently purchased a book entitled 300 Writing Prompts. michelle One of strothers the first columinst p r o m p t s was “If you woke up tomorrow and discovered that everything in life was now free, what is the first thing you would do?” The first thing I thought to do was to take my entire family on a vacation to an island. The lack of concern for time and worries would free up what would be needed to both go on a vacation and enjoy the time spent. This trip would be
In response to the article, “Was ‘Dirty Nine’ Too Dirty?” published on Nov. 17, 2014: “My friend is a BA theater student and convinced me to come to the show. I was in so much pain because of how hard I was laughing. Although there may have been some offensive topics, it is a college comedy show and I doubt they are going to make jokes about puppies and rainbows. They’re going to make light of situations that can be dramatic and make it relatable and comical. I thoroughly enjoyed the show and I wish you had taken the show for what it was and appreciated it.” Lizzie Walstom
free of stress and focused on time. I began to plan everything in my head that we would be able to experience, but I was interrupted with thoughts of why you would prohibit so much from happening and being easily accessible. When the only sacrifice that you would need to make is time as opposed to money, it sounds easy enough. But let’s take an alternate view on this question and try to understand if this free world could ever exist. A free world sounds beautiful, but someone once told me that even if money were taken out of the equation, it would be replaced by something else that would continue to estab-
lish a hierarchy of power. Justin Timberlake was in a very interesting movie entitled In Time. The plot behind this movie analyzed how the hierarchy of power controls us. Each person in this movie has a timer embedded into their skin that gives them the exact time (including hours, minutes and seconds) until they die. Once each person reaches the age 25, they are supposed to die automatically unless they have family members with a surplus of time, that are “privileged” or were awarded with something that is equivalent to the lottery. If one has 300,000 hours, he is seen gambling his time and living luxuriously in the movie because he feels immor-
tal while those with less time go to the time bank day-to-day in search of a few hours or minutes that someone else would like to spare to them. The society is divided into two time zones, essentially comparable to the capitalists and workers or bourgeoisie and proletariat. Economic coercion may cease, but then one has to question how we will replace money with another controlling force, seeing as though we will attempt to do anything not to lose control and have anarchy. I’ll piggyback off of this prompt and present this question: “What is a free world to you? And/or what would you like to be freed or eradicated in order to create a progres-
“It is apparent that the point of view of this publisher was primarily biased. I am not a theater major and I will admit that some of the jokes flew over my head. I went into this performance expecting dirty jokes, hence the name The Dirty Nine. I enjoyed my time at the performance and I look forward to coming to future performances. All who are reading this should not be discouraged to come to these improv performances. I will say however, that every audience member coming to this show should remember that it is a ‘comedy show,’ not a lecture. With that in mind, you should expect the topics and jokes made during the show to be humorous. I don’t know any of the performers personally, but I doubt they are trying to force any ideologies onto the audience members.”
“I’m sorry if this show isn’t your style, but it’s called The Dirty Nine not the ‘everyoneis-sensitive-to-everyone’ Nine. All of this show is obviously a hyperbolized parody, not a serious look at genders and people. An article for a raunchy late night comedy show should be written with more of a sense of humor and openmind, leaving personal gripes out of it. Also, the women of The Dirty Nine aren’t oblivious. They knew the content they were performing and realized it’s a joke and went on to do it with joy anyway. Just a difference in opinion, I suppose.”
“Going into the show, knowing that it is a comedy show, you have to give a large amount of artistic freedom to the performers. I have no idea what you expected to find that night, but maybe you should read the poster first. As far as the joke about The Montclarion, they were just trying to diversify their rudeness so that no one was left out, as they made it very clear, that diversity is extremely important to Montclair.”
sive society?” Some associated questions for how we view this word free and freedom would include: are we living in a free world as is or as we living in a mirage of an unattainable idea of freedom? Can we only fantasize about how life would be without a green piece of paper controlling much of our every move or can we systemically detach ourselves from controlling forces and see freedom in reference to speech, right to protest and religion? It is up to one’s interpretation of what is free.
Michelle Strothers, a Sociology major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.
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Racial Representation in the Arts Continued from page 1
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hen ethnicity differences are apparent, such as Mickey Rooney awije bahrami p l a y Mr. entertainment ing Yunioshi editor in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, then we might shift our attention to the fact that the actors are neither ethnically nor culturally appropriate for the race they are supposed to portray. When this fails, some audience members who see themselves as part of the ethnicity portrayed could feel as though they are not being taken seriously.
Let’s take the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society’s production of The Mikado as an example. The characters in this comic opera are Japanese, but they are all, literally, played by Caucasians. Although it is widely known that the reason W.S. Gilbert, who is the librettist of the opera, used Japan as the setting for this opera in order to criticize British institutions more freely, it nevertheless calls for authenticity in portraying a culture and its people. Putting credibility and aestheticism aside, one can’t help but stop and ask his or herself why casting directors often don’t actually cast people of the necessary ethnicity in the first place. Doing that would make overall productions
much more authentic. Two years ago, during a production of the International Fringe Festival NYC, the main focus of the play was to show how Asian Americans are underrepresented on Broadway. The play consisted of a oneperson monologue, played by an Asian American, with video cutaways of other Asian American actors talking about their experiences on getting roles in NYC productions. The main character recalled a production of The King and I where he was cast as a guard while the King of Siam role went to a Caucasian. Many races and ethnicities on Broadway and in the movie industry are underrepresented. According to racebending. com, out of all the Broadway
productions that opened in the past five years, Caucasian actors were 81.5 percent of all roles, African American actors 12.0 percent, Latino actors were 4.2 percent and Asian American actors represented 1.4 percent of the roles. In other words, out of the 3,035 actors cast on Broadway, only 54 were Asian Americans. Last year, I went to see a preview of Kung Fu, a play written by David Henry Hwang and directed by Leigh Silverman. The show was a fusion of dance, Chinese opera, martial arts and drama. The actor, who played Bruce Lee, was Asian and mastered Bruce Lee’s accent convincingly. His wife Linda, who was white in real life, was played by a Caucasian woman. His son and
Lee’s father were played by Asian actors as well. The casting seemed to fit here because it realistically portrayed the culture and people that were part of Bruce Lee’s life. It would be nice to see more productions like Kung Fu where the ethnicities of the characters are the same as that of the actors. Not only does it give the production greater credibility and authenticity, it also gives actors of all ethnicities a chance to represent themselves.
Awije Bahrami, a German/General Humanities major, is in her first year as the Entertainment Editor for The Montclarion.
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The Invective Against Sexy Moms Kardashian photos prove that we are uncomfortable idea of with MILFs
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n the past w e e k , Kim Kardashian has done her best mary beth to “break gannon the Incolumnist ternet” through the release of several sexual photos of herself, most notably of her greatest “asset.” Besides the typical comments of photo enhancement speculation, many on the Internet attributed the inappropriateness of these racy photos to the fact that because Kardashian is now a mother, she should refrain from overt sexiness. Most people argued that these photos would have a negative impact on her daugh-
ter North and any other future children she might have if viewed by them in the future. Others simply commented that mothers, just on the basis of the title alone, should conduct themselves more modestly than the average nonmother. Whether or not you agree with the photos’ intrinsic artistic value or Kardashian’s intent behind disseminating them for the public to gawk at, the fact that a mother should cease to be sexy is simply false. A woman can be many things at many times and the ability to wear many hats is often a source of pride for women. A woman was clearly sexually attractive to someone. That is what led her to becoming pregnant and brought her into motherhood. Thus, it makes little sense that moth-
erhood alone should constitute a type of line in the sand from which their sexual natures may not cross. Public sexiness seems to be the most derided, especially amongst celebrities who are obviously the most exposed. Moms can be sexy only if they are at home behind closed doors. Beyoncé’s videos for her latest album, which is being released post-motherhood, was met with criticism similar to Kardashian’s. Before she had her daughter Blue, however, people admired Beyoncé for the strong and sultry persona she put forth throughout her career. In a strange double standard, celebrities posing nude and visibly pregnant grace the cover of magazines and people applaud. Is this because pregnancy is not quite motherhood, therefore making these nude
photos perfectly okay? Of course, Kardashian’s whole persona is centered around her sexiness making her a prime target for detractors regardless of her being a mother or not. Right or wrong, it has also helped her build a multi-million dollar empire and I’m not sure why anyone expected that to come to a screeching halt once North was born. In fact, many Hollywood mothers exude sexiness as an essential part of their career and are undoubtedly very successful and responsible mothers in their private life. What the attempted shaming of Kim really bring to light about women in society is their role as a mother defines them, whether or not the woman herself views herself in that light. It becomes not merely one
of the many hats a woman can wear, but the one expected to supersede everything else for the rest of her life. It is an unfortunate contradiction, especially when moms are very often powerful professionals, a role which is deemed acceptable by society’s standards and not in struggle with the mom image. But merely daring to reveal your sexual energy, as Kardashian has done with her photos, is a cardinal mommy sin. Again, no one is saying Kim isn’t foolish looking in any of these photos, merely because of the content (whose backside is ever that shiny or big?) but the foolishness should have nothing to do with her status as a mother.
Mary Beth Gannon, a General Humanities major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.
Brace Yourselves: Students are Coming Overenrollment an issue for Montclair State, as admissions keep rising
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is beginning to see the negative effects of overcrowding. With no sign of enrollment dropping, Montclair State needs to begin taking steps to accommodate the growing student body. The Student Recreation Center, built in 2008, is a clear representation of the univer-
sity being unprepared for expanding class sizes. With only a limited amount of space, students and alumni that choose to use the Rec Center are forced to either workout in cramped and dangerous conditions or workout during nonpeak hours that make maintaining positive health more complicated than it should be. Students must pay a mandatory $964.65 fee per semester that is built into tuition for “facility fees” that cover services including the Rec Center. At such a high cost for services that are often unusable, students should instead have the choice of opting out of facility fees so that they can
use the money toward a gym off campus that better suits their needs. The Student Recreation Center is not the only area that is seeing the negative effects of overpopulation on campus, but also the on-campus shuttle system. With an average low temperature of below-freezing from December to February, commuters and students living in housing like the Village, Sinatra Hall and Hawk Crossings heavily rely on the unpredictable shuttle system to get to classes. Although the shuttle system runs on a continuous loop, with shuttles arriving about every 10 minutes, it is never guaran-
teed that there is open space especially for students living in Sinatra and Hawk Crossings that are the last stops on the All Campus, Village and Transit route shuttles. With winter approaching, fewer students are opting to walk to class, causing the shuttles to become even more packed due to the heightened demand caused by a growing population that is not being accommodated. The growing pains that the campus is experiencing can be attributed to the rapid speed of heightened acceptance rates. In 2012, 54.5 percent of applicants were accepted. In 2013, 60 percent were accept-
ed and in 2014, it rose again to 65.3 percent, according to U.S. News and World Report. With acceptance rates creeping up quickly, there are simply not enough resources to go around. With on-campus housing filled to capacity (32 percent of students live here) and parking being nearly to capacity every school day (68 percent commute), it is more evident than ever that the university needs to begin expanding in order to keep up with the amount of students being accepted each year.
Kathleen McSorley, an English major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.
Cosby May Not Be Able to Laugh This Off More consideration needed in sexual assault accusations against comedian
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o t e v e n Dr. Cliff Huxtable can try to remedy the worsening situation that is the Bill Cosby
sex abuse scandal. Ever since the end of October, people have been accusing the beloved comedian of committing acts of sexual abuse. To be specific, 15 different women have come out in the last month and claimed that they were victims of sexual abuse at the hands of Cosby. While all of the women vary in terms of age and ethnicity, their tales of abuse all sound disturbingly similar. Many of the women claim that Cosby drugged them either through spiking their drinks or by offering them pills and would then proceed to sexually assault them. The other aspect that most
of these alleged victims have in common is that they were young women who went to Hollywood with aspirations of being famous, which many didn’t end up achieving. Yet, this isn’t the first time the comedian has been involved in this kind of scandal. Between the span of 2000 to 2005, four other women also accused Cosby of sexually assaulting them. Yet, those accusations fell on deaf ears and had little to no effect on Cosby’s public image. Unfortunately, for Cosby, this new scandal has created a tidal wave of controversy and has damaged his reputation severely. Several colleges that Cosby was associated with, including the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Temple University and the Berklee College of Music, have severed ties with him due to the scandal. Netflix cancelled an hour-long comedy special on Bill Cosby called Bill Cosby ‘77 that was scheduled to air on Nov. 28.
NBC also cancelled a sitcom that they were developing with Cosby after relentless media pressure created by these recent accusations. The actor has also cancelled several media appearances he was supposed to make including The Late Show with David Letterman and The Queen Latifah Show, most likely to avoid being questioned by anyone about the truth of this whole scandal. Any hopes of Cosby making that “long-anticipated sequel” to his “universally beloved film” Leonard Part 6 have been all but eviscerated. Jokes aside with that last statement; this is one of those situations where things have just gone from bad to worse. When reading all of the known details about this story as of right now, I have a few questions about the scandal in itself. If most of the victims were abused decades ago, why did they wait until now to come forward? Some will argue that it was because Bill Cosby was a
pop culture staple during the 1980s and no one would have believed them if they had come out with their stories then. Yet, Michael Jackson was the biggest superstar in the world in the early 1990s when people came out and accused him of child molestation, with the victims not waiting until decades later to tell their story. I’m not sure how credible of an excuse it is to say that Cosby’s celebrity reputation would have prevented anyone from listening to the stories of the alleged victims. Secondly, why has everyone in the world just immediately jumped to the conclusion that Cosby did abuse all of these women? While all of the accusers have presented their claims of abuse at the hands of Cosby, there has been no factual evidence presented to any news outlet which could support their case. Also, Bill Cosby still has yet to say anything about this scandal and you can’t really make a clear judgment until
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you hear both sides of the argument. To say that the Bill Cosby sexual abuse scandal is an open-and-shut case would be far too surmising and assumptive in my opinion. This last month has just been the beginning of what appears to be a long and arduous battle for one of the most beloved stars of comedy. Whether Cosby will continue to stay silent or speak out against these allegations has yet to be seen, but for his reputation’s sake, he should be trying to do more than just ignoring the whole thing and waiting for it to pass over. Of all the speculation and doubt this scandal has created, one thing’s for certain; the Junkyard Gang isn’t going to be able to pull Bill Cosby out of this dilemma.
Nicholas Da Silva, an Undeclared student, is in his first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.
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Entertainment
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‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1’ Reveals a Deeper View into Our Society
MOVIE Review
Michelle Strothers Staff Writer
Watch out for ‘Mockingjay - Part 2‘ in November 2015
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WEB SERIES Reviews
The most recent Hunger Games film was unlike any other. In case you are unfamiliar with The Hunger Games movie series, they began in 2012 based off of Suzanne Collins’ highly successful book series. There are 12 districts that essentially represent a hierarchy of control and wealth. People are put into ethnic enclaves or what may be referred to as ghettos, where they are both intellectually and physically oppressed to believe that they are inferior. The Capitol represents what some would see as the “one percent” that has access and control over most of the wealth within the society. There is a battle that takes place every year called the Hunger Games. The Capitol chooses one child from each district to go into battle. The Capitol sees this battle as a source of entertainment and they dehumanize the children and gamble on who will win. To win means that you were not killed by the hands of anyone else. I’ve become a huge Hunger Games fan because I saw these movies as beams of hope, family and love. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 has received mixed reviews because it is not wall-to-wall with the violence of what happens in battle, as past movies have been. This Hunger Games hit a deeper level of consciousness within me, as I saw how this wasn’t more so about young adults fighting one another. This movie was not about how the individual can conquer the masses
and overpower the oppressor, but about what great power can be found in numbers. Mockingjay – Part 1 follows Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) as she began to pave the way for a revolution. The mockingjay is the face of the revolution. The revolution sought to combat the oppressors that have been causing them to go into battle in the first place. What makes this movie brilliant and better than its predecessors is that the level of consciousness of how the political system works is immaculate. They reference the trickle-down system called Reaganomics, which I saw as a key comparison to capitalism. This movie managed to give a blueprint to what needs to, and hopefully will, happen in the future, when those who are being oppressed and labeled as minorities will evaluate that they are the majority and no longer tolerate what is unjust. This movie isn’t focused on entertainment as much this time because they used 123 minutes for character development and for anticipation for something great to come. Will many people watch Mockingjay – Part 2 and think that it is brilliant because there will inevitably be a lot of fighting? Yes. However, they will also be the ones that lose a piece of the strength in the story because they saw it as onedimensional. Martin Luther King Jr. was the Mockingjay for the Civil Rights movement as Mahatma Gandhi was for Indian indepen-
dence. But who is the Mockingjay for the world that we live in now? Immediately following this movie, the second wave of riots in Ferguson, Mo. erupted around the world because they were fed up with being sent into a financial, emotional and physical Panem of their own by those who are in “control.” The power in numbers is the strength that we seem to have now within a new age form of social movements. It is not mandatory that we have a Mockingjay, because if we all assist one another in the battle to live in a more liberated world, we can be a better society. But I’ll be waiting for Mockingjay – Part 2 to see where it will go next. Some go to the movies to see the projected film as a window in another world that is unattainable. However, what needs to happen more often with viewers is the desire to understand and analyze what a particular movie is reflecting from our society. The Hunger Games was capitalism being presented to us in a two-hour film that touches much of the advantages or disadvantages that capitalism represents. Instead of a windowed reality, we can adapt a mirror lens that allows us to really evaluate what this movie telling us about our everyday lives.
‘The Lizzie Bennet Diaries’ Retells a Familiar Story in a Fresh New Way Kristen Bryfogle Opinion Editor
Borrowing from predecessors like Clueless and 10 Things I Hate About You, this web series takes modern interpretation of classic literature even further by presenting it in a modern medium: a web series. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries retells Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in which the title character, a young communication graduate student, chronicles her private and professional life through a series of vlogs. Although Lizzie takes center stage, other characters make guest appearances, including her best friend Charlotte,
her sisters Jane and Lydia and their potential love interests. There isn’t much action in this series, since it’s limited to the vlog style of sitting in front of a webcam and dishing about life, but the excellent script and stellar acting by every character makes up for the relative immobility of the series. The best part of watching The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is seeing a familiar story unfold in a totally new and unexpected way, altering plot points to create a story suitable for the 21st century which still shares many of the themes and messages that Austen expressed
in her novel. Even though this series is 100 episodes long, very few exceed three or four minutes, making it something very easy to watch in between classes or during break from doing homework, if you can keep yourself from bingewatching the whole thing in a day. If you love Austen, then The Lizzie Bennet Diaries will be a delightful way to see the love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy without spending six hours in front of your TV watching the 1995 BBC miniseries.
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‘The Outs’ Showcases a Humorous Hip, Urban Love Story Kristen Bryfogle Opinion Editor
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Although this series is already a few years old, it is one to enjoy time and time again. Its high production value make it one of the prettiest webseries out there, its soundtrack is fantastic and the candidness of its script and talent of its actors only contribute further to its artistic worth. The series focuses on an estranged couple, Mitchell and Jack, who ended their relationship after an instance of infidelity, and Mitchell’s friend Oona, a young woman struggling to find the right job and man. The series begins in medias res, so it is up to the viewer to put the puzzle pieces together as they watch the series to figure out who these characters
are, how they formed and broke apart their relationships, and what they are really searching for. The series takes place entirely in Brooklyn and features music from Brooklyn-based artists, giving a hip and urban flavor to a potentially stale tale of love lost and found again, but in my experience, The Outs does not disappoint with clichés and unrealistic Hollywood endings. It is one of the most authentic stories I’ve seen and its frankness is proved by the director/writer’s inclusion of natural speech patterns and less-than perfect emotions, putting awkward silences on camera and allowing his characters to say all the wrong things.
My only concern for the series is it may seem passé in the future because its humor and artistic style is very now, which allows it to be easily dated as trends change. The Outs attempts to answer timeless questions like how does one put his or her life back together after a devastating breakup, what it means to be a true friend and if it is possible to remain friends with an ex-lover, yet it is not afraid to say that it doesn’t have all the answers. The final result is not only an honest representation of human life and interaction, but also a visually stunning production and a great addition to gay media and web-based media.
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“Take Me to Church” Hozier
Although this song came out last year, “Take Me to Church” recently hit #3 on the Hot 100. Hozier, a 24-year-old Irish singer-songwriter, released it on his EP in 2013 and his recently released full-length album from September. Along with the song, there is a black-andwhite video to go along with it depicting two gay men being targeted by a homophobic gang in Russia. Be sure to check out both.
“Angels” The xx
“Ask” The Smiths
Here’s another throwback to the 80s. The Smiths are known as the indie rock band of the 80s, but they called in quits in 1987 due to personal differences between band members. This song has that 80s vibe, being a great throwback.
“Unchained Melody” Cyndi Lauper
“This World” Selah Sue
Selah is a Belgian singer who started writing songs at 15 and landed a record deal by 20. She can be compared to a mix of Adele and Erykah Badu, who was featured in the last Rapid Reviews. This song has a mix of jazz, soul and pop. It’s the kind of song you can sing at the top of your lungs or just relax and listen to as you study for finals. This mix is rare to find, so give it a listen.
“Changing of Season” Two Door Cinema Club
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The xx is a five-person indie pop group formed in London back in 2008. This song is slow and beautiful just like their other soulful songs. The xx is great to combine with songs you’d use for relaxing and closing your eyes. If you’re in need of music to help you sleep at night, check out The xx.
You probably recognize this artist for her song “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” However, this song is a totally different genre; it’s slow and more classical.
You can always tell an indie band is good when it has a unique name like “one,” or Foster the People. The two are actually similar, so if you are a Foster the People kind of person, check out this song. It has the guy-sings-to-girl vibe, but in a relaxed, alternative feel. Unfortunately, this trio of talented men has not been active in months due to one of them having an illness.
Sports
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Who’s Hot This Week Lavrone Green Guard - Men’s Basketball
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Current Stats Minutes per Game - 32.8 Green earned NJAC Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week for the second time Points per Game - 16.2 this season and currently ranks eight in FG Percentage - .391 the NJAC in points scored per game.
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Janitza Aquino Guard - Women’s Basketball
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Aquino was named NJAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week after a successful NJAC contest aginst Kean University. Aquino currently leads the NJAC in scoring.
Minutes per Game - 30 Points per Game - 18.2 FG Percentage - .427
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Games of the Week Men’s and Women’s Basketball 12/6 vs. Ramapo College Men’s - 1 p.m. Women’s - 3 p.m. The Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams will face the Roadrunners sporting 3-2 and 5-0 records, respectively, as of Dec. 2. The Men and Women kicked off their home schedule at the Panzer Athletic Center on Dec. 3. For updates on these matchups, check montclairathletics.com for the results.
Professional Standings MLS 2014 MLS Cup Playoffs
NFL NFC East 1. Philadelphia 0 GB 1. Dallas 1 GB
MLS Cup Finals Eastern Conference Champions N.E. Revolution
3. N.Y. Giants 6 GB 3. Washington 6 GB
NFC Wild Card 1. Seattle 0 GB
Western Conference Champions L.A. Galaxy
1. Detroit 0 GB 1. Dallas 0 GB
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Metropolitan 1. Pittsburgh - 36 pts
1. New England 0 GB
3. N.Y. Rangers - 26 pts
2. Man City - 30 pts
4. Washington - 24 pts
3. Southampton - 26 pts
5. N.J. Devils - 22 pts
4. Man United - 25 pts
6. Carolina - 19 pts
5. West Ham - 24 pts
6. Philadelphia - 19 pts
6. Arsenal - 23 pts
8. Columbus -16 pts
7. Swansea - 22 pts 8. Liverpool - 20 pts
East Wild Card 1. Toronto - 29 pts 1. Boston - 29 pts
2. Buffalo 2 GB
3. Florida - 26 pts
4. N.Y. Jets 7 GB
4. Ottawa - 25 pts 5. Washington - 24
1. San Diego 0 GB 2. Miami 1 GB 2. Kansas City 1 GB 2. Buffalo 1 GB
6. N.J. Devils - 22 pts 7. Buffalo - 20 pts 8. Carolina - 19 pts 8. Philadelphia - 19 pts 10. Columbus - 16 pts
NBA Eastern Conference
Upper Table
1. N.Y. Islanders - 36 pts
2. Miami 2 GB
AFC Wild Card
EPL (England) 1. Chelsea - 36 pts
3. San Francisco 1 GB
AFC East Dec. 7 - 3 p.m. Carson, Ca
NHL
8. Newcastle Utd - 20 pts 8. Tottenham - 20 pts
1. Toronto - 0 GB 2. Washington - 2 GB 3. Atlanta - 3 GB 3. Chicago - 3 GB 5. Cleveland - 4 GB 6. Miami - 4.5 GB 6. Milwaukee - 4.5 GB 8. Brooklyn - 6 GB 9. Indiana - 7 GB 10. Orlando - 8 GB 11. Boston - 8.5 GB 12. Charlotte - 10 GB 13. N.Y. Knicks - 10.5 GB 14. Detroit - 11 GB 15. Philadelphia - 13.5 GB
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Red Hawk Round Up Thomas Formoso Sports Editor
Men’s Basketball After defeating Kean and falling to the College of Staten Island and facing Rutgers-Newark in their home opener, the Red Hawks will face Ramapo and William Paterson University before hosting the MSU Holiday Classic after Christmas. Montclair State will face John Jay College of Criminal Justice on Dec. 27 to open up tournament play.
Swimming and Diving
Indoor Track and Field The men’s and women’s team will open up their season in New Haven, Conn. to participate in the Yale Season Opener on Dec. 6. They will return to action on Jan. 16 in New York City to participate in the Gotham Cup Meet.
Womens Lacrosse
The Red Hawks will be in Dallas, Pa. to face Misericordia University on Dec. 6 in a dual meet. They will then be off until Jan. 3 when they face FDU-Florham at the Panzer Athletic Center.
Athletics Shape a Brotherhood
The Avadissian brothers use their close bond to their advantage Lindsey Czajkowski Contributing Writer
As the sun was setting behind the home field bleachers at Sprague Field on a clear October evening, twin senior offensive linemen Jason and Justin Avedissian walked off the field after an intense football practice seeming lively and energized. Their passion for football was evident, but the passion does not stop there. “Baseball, football, hockey, basketball; we just did everything [growing up]. In elementary school, before school, we would play something in the backyard, some sport, at, like, 6:30 in the morning,” Jason said. “I can’t ever remember not playing sports,” Justin added. With a sports foundation such as this, it was almost without question that the brothers would continue to participate in sports throughout high school and in college. The Avadissians spent their high school years living in Wayne, N.J. attending Wayne Hills High School. For anyone who knows New Jersey high school football, they would know that Wayne Hills High School was the team to beat. “We won 55 games in a row. We were state champions every year,” Justin said. With an outstanding record like that, it is easy to get a little cocky, but Jason proved that that is not exactly their style. After quickly explaining their high school football careers, Jason focused less on the wins and more on the experience. “We made some good friends, lifelong friends and we [gained] experiences that we will all take forever and that’s
The Montclair State football was highly successful in capturing a share of the NJAC Championship.
what made it worth it.” Having a mentality such as this towards sports shows the type of athletes the Avedissian brothers are: highly skilled yet level-headed. Being a part of the game seems to be more of priority than winning. Fortunately, the Avedissians were able to build commendable character in high school and have been able to carry this positivity with them to college. After a few other state school considerations, Jason and Justin decided to follow their family’s lead and attend Montclair State University. Mom, Dad and their older brother attended MSU, so deciding on this school was not too tough of a decision. But, a large factor that led the brothers to Montclair State is because playing both baseball and football was possible. With their past, being involved in what seems like every sport under the sun, it should come as no surprise
that the brothers participate in two college sports. Jason and Justin expressed, almost finishing each others thoughts, that they greatly enjoyed each team that they are a part of and that they were constantly surrounded by good students. It is clear that both Jason and Justin have the same opinion about their sports surroundings; they both enjoy the company of their fellow teammates and have a good time being involved in each sport. Because they are involved in both baseball and football, this means that Jason and Justin are playing on a team together year round. This leads to a unique connection on the field. “If he plays first and I play third [during baseball], we don’t really communicate a lot because we are across the field, but for football, we are right next to each other, so there is
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a lot of talking,” Justin said. If they talk on the football field anything like they talk off the football field, that would make for an interesting offensive line. Off the field, the brothers are constantly joking and being competitive with each other, saying things such as, “Look at the record books from high school; I’m better in both
[baseball and football]!” and “I’m just all around better,” so on the field cannot be much different. “I say what ever the hell, whatever comes to mindto him [on the field]. There’s no filter; it can be about anything, sometimes nothing to do with football or practice,” Jason expressed. To be a fly on the wall, or a fly on a helmet in this case, an on-field discussion between these two would be interesting and comical to say the least. But with all the joking and competitiveness aside, Justin and Jason are each other’s biggest supporters. “My dad wouldn’t have it any other way; that’s how he raised us. Mess around all you want, but when it comes down to it, you gotta have your brother’s back,” Justin said. They have kept this thought in their minds as they began their involvement in sports since they were children, as it has been able to shape both Jason and Justin as unique players. They have carried this mentality all the way through to their senior year at college, which has lead them to a form an unbreakable brotherhood.
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Red Hawks Starting the Season Strong Red Hawks continued from page 20 Monday. She leads the NJAC with 18.3 points per game. Aquino is tied for first in threepoint field goals made per contest with 3.0. Montclair State concluded their season-opening four game road trip this past Monday night Dec. 1st when they went to Bethlehem, Pa. to play Moravian College. MSU defeated the Hounds going away 86-58. Aquino led the way with 18 points, and along the way scored her 1000th career point. Tobie was right behind her with 16 points. Bennett chipped in with 13 and Sire recorded 10. Ceballos grabbed 12 rebounds, and both her and Brandon netted nine points. Aquino became the 19th play-
er in Red Hawk history to score 1,000 career points with the program. MSU Head Women’s Basketball Coach Karin Harvey said this about the team’s performance so far, “While we are young in many ways, we are deep and talented. I think we are right where we are supposed to be for this time of year.” This is the first time in four seasons the Red Hawks have given up less than 60 points in a game so far. “Our philosophy has always been to defend first, and we are doing that. We are playing very good half court defense and working hard in our press,” said Harvey. Montclair State resumes their
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the fact that we were sisters.” Despite Melanie’s injury, the Red Hawks (14-1-1) are in a great position to have yet another successful season. The team made the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 last season and is in the midst of another great year, having only lost to a talented Johns Hopkins squad to start the season. “We’re actually in a great place,” Melanie said excitedly. “Rankings just came out today and we’re 10th on NCAA. com, which is awesome, and second in the region behind Lynchburg and in first place in the NJAC…Hopefully we’ll make it past the Sweet 16 this year, which we made for the first time in school history last
season.” Daniella added, “We have a really great group of girls this year; we all get along really well.” The Red Hawks conclude their regular season next Wednesday night and then will look to have even more success in the NJAC and NCAA tournaments, with a likely favorable seed. Although Melanie will no longer be on the field this season for her team, it’s clear she’ll be helping and cheering on Daniella and her teammates from the sidelines as much as she can.
schedule with their first home game on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd at 6 p.m. against RutgersNewark. On Saturday, Dec. 6th, MSU welcomes the Ramapo College Roadrunners to the Panzer Athletic Center at 3 p.m. Next Monday, Dec. 8th, the Red Hawks host Vassar College at 7 p.m.
The Red Hawks have impressed many with their strong start to the 2014-15 season.
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Ray Rice Reinstated by NFL Bryan Quintero Contributing Writer
Over the weekend, four NFL teams have expressed interest in acquiring Ray Rice for the 2015 season. The Indianapolis Colts, along with the New Orleans Saints, are the only teams to have publicly responded toward Rice’s availability; the other two teams have yet to be identified by ESPN. Rice, 28, was suspended then released from the Baltimore Ravens after a tape was released over the summer, showing Rice physically assaulting his then-fiancée, now wife Janay Rice, in an elevator. Rice’s stock in the
NFL has quickly plummeted in the NFL not only due to the unwanted attention he would bring any team, but his production on the field has dropped rather quickly. In 2012, Rice averaged 71.4 yards per game, nine touchdowns and 257 rushing attempts. In 2013, the Rutgers alumni averaged 44 yards per game, four touchdowns and 214 rushing attempts. With Rice approaching 28 years old, which is the average decline age for running backs in the NFL, the stats show that his prime years are behind him. Along with an aging running back, whichever team acquires Rice will be the focus of much attention from me-
dia outlets not pertaining to sports. Speculation has arisen that the Arizona Cardinals might be one of the four teams interested in Rice, but with four players at the running back position, it wouldn’t make much sense to acquire the aging Rice, along with the media frenzy that would accompany him. The Baltimore Ravens have since found their new starting running back in Justin Forsett, who had his breakout game against the Saints on Nov. 24, rushing for 182 yards and two touchdowns.
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Women’s Basketball on a Roll Red Hawks win their fifth straight game against Moravian College
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Captain Janitza Aquino has led the team to a fantastic start.
Mike Panepinto Staff Writer
The Montclair State women’s basketball team has started off their season on a high and resounding note. They are currently 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. D3Hoops.com and the USA Today Coaches polls rank MSU at #10 and #11, respectively.
The Red Hawks season kicked off in Portland, Ore. on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Bon Appetit NWC Tip-Off Classic. Montclair State matched up with Willamette University in the first round of the tournament. MSU won the contest handily by a score of 73-49. Senior guard and captain Janitza Aquino led the Red Hawks’ scoring frenzy with 22 points. Senior forward and fellow
captain Melissa Tobie was not far behind with 15 points. Junior forward Jasmine Brandon added eight points and scored her 1,000th career point with Montclair State. They dominated Willamette in the paint, outscoring them by 16 (18-2). MSU held the Bearcats to 31 percent shooting from the field. The Red Hawks advanced to face the host Lewis & Clark
College Pioneers in the Bon Appetit NWC Tipoff Classic Championship game on Sunday, Nov 16. The contest got intense near the end, but Montclair State pulled out a gritty 53-48 victory. Tobie paced MSU with 20 points and nine rebounds. Aquino finished with 12 points for the Red Hawks. Montclair State started the game on a 10-0 run and led by as much as 17 at one point during the first half. Things got interesting with 2:29 left in the contest, when the Pioneers cut the lead to one. Junior guard Kayla Ceballos (who netted eight points) nailed a jumper with 1:59 to increase the advantage to three. Missed shots by both teams ran more than a minute off the clock. Tobie blocked a shot with 21 seconds left and converted on both free throws to seal the deal for MSU. Ironically enough, the game was won at the free throw line where Montclair State shot 84 percent compared to Lewis and Clark’s 50 percent. Both Tobie and Aquino were named to the All-Tournament Team. A battle of heavyweights later commenced in Ewing, N.J. on Saturday, Nov. 22 when the Red Hawks squared
off with TCNJ Lions. Montclair State and TCNJ were picked to finish first and second in the NJAC this season. MSU would deliver the knockout blow with a 51-43 win. Tobie tallied 15 points for the Red Hawks. Aquino and Ceballos rounded out the scoring at 13 and 11, respectively. Montclair State took control of the paint, outscoring the Lions by 14. MSU also made the most of their second chance points and finished with a 12-point advantage in the category. The Red Hawks traveled to Union, N.J. on Tuesday, Nov. 25 to take on the Kean University Cougars. Montclair State took control from the outset and routed Kean 83-55. Aquino poured in a game-high 26 points. Tobie had another solid performance with 13 points. Freshman guard/forward Katie Sire scored a career high of 11 points and sophomore forward Sage Bennett added 10 points for MSU. The Red Hawks outscored the Cougars by 12 in points off turnovers (21-9). Aquino was chosen as the NJAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week this past Red Hawks continued on page 19
Greco Sisters Remain Integral at MSU Injuries and differences haven’t stopped this dynamic duo
Matthew Maccaro Contributing Writer
Sisters Melanie and Daniella Greco reflect the competitiveness of the women’s soccer program at Montclair State. Melanie, a senior, and Daniella, a freshman getting a decent amount of playing time in her first year with the team, are playing together on a team for the second time. They also played together four years ago on BridgewaterRaritan High School’s varsity team. “We make it more professional than it is personal when we’re playing together,” said Melanie. Daniella origi-
nally didn’t want to attend the same school as Melanie, but warmed up to the idea of having some family away from home. “We’re very family oriented and being away from my family was going to be hard,” she said. “Having [Melanie] here really just made it easier; and it was a great decision and I couldn’t be happier.” Melanie was in the midst of a successful senior season, scoring six goals for the Red Hawks. But misfortune befell her in a recent home game against Vassar, when she suffered a knee injury in the first half. A few days later, Melanie
went to the doctor and officially found out that she suffered a severe injury and her final season was abruptly over. While it would be easy to be disheartened over such a devastating injury involving surgery and a long recovery process, Melanie said she’s using the experience to be a more vocal leader and to be a player-coach, since she will be coaching younger kids after graduating. “I’m using the experience to grow as a coach,” she said. “It seems to have made the girls trust me more with the view of the game, how they’re [playing]…I wouldn’t want to call myself a role model be-
cause I don’t think of myself that way, but it’s still really new to me.” Melanie will pursue her goal to be a teacher and coach two girls’ club teams as soon as the Red Hawks’ season ends. For a freshman on a team loaded with talent, Daniella has seen a sizable chunk of playing time on defense this season for MSU, something she acknowledges. “This team is very competitive, so even if I get a little [playing] time, I’m really thankful for it,” she said. “As a freshman, I believe I’ve been getting quite a lot of playing time.” The two sisters dis-
cussed practicing together. Melanie remembers a humorous incident earlier this season when they both missed a ball in practice, earning a quip from their coach Pat Naughter. “There was a practice early this year when we were up against each other,” Melanie recalled. “We were both going for the ball at the same time and we just stopped and let it completely pass us. We have an older sister, Jacquelyn, who played at TCNJ and coach screams, ‘I bet Jacquelyn would win that ball!’…It Greco continued on page 19
Red Bulls Fall Short in East Finals New York falls short of MLS Cup Finals
Shakeema Edwards Staff Writer
Thierry Henry bid adieu to the New York Red Bulls after the club’s elimination from the MLS playoffs on Nov. 29. In the two-legged Eastern Conference Final, the Red Bulls scored three times against the New England Revolution with goals from forward Bradley Wright-Phillips, winner of the 2014 MLS Golden Boot, Australian midfielder Tim Cahill and forward Péguy Luyindula. But the Red Bulls conceded twice in each leg, allowing
national-team star Jermaine Jones and the Revs to advance 4-3 on aggregate. Following the Red Bulls playoff exit, Henry, whose contract with the club has ended, announced on Dec. 1 that he would not be returning to the Red Bulls for the 2015 season. Henry, who won the 1998 World Cup with France, began playing for the Red Bulls in 2010 after he retired from international duty. Since then, he has set new records in the Red Bulls’ record books, such as 42 assists, 14 game-winning goals
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and 11 game-winning assists. He also captained the Red Bulls to the 2013 Supporters’ Shield, the club’s only major trophy in their 19-year history. While Henry, 37, will not return to the Red Bulls, he has not announced his retirement from soccer. During his final match, the second leg of the Eastern Conference Final, Henry made the assist that turned into Cahill’s goal, equalizing the aggregate score 2-2. However, Charlie Davies, with an assist from Chris
Tierney, reclaimed the lead for the Revs in the 41st minute, heading the ball past keeper Luis Robles and into the Red Bulls’ goal. When Luyindula scored for the Red Bulls in the 52nd minute, equalizing the aggregate 3-3, it was Davies, again with an assist from Tierney, who scored the winner 18 minutes later. While the MLS Cup won’t feature Henry and the Red Bulls, it will feature MLS’ alltime leading sorcerer and the four-time MLS Cup winners, Landon Donovan and Galaxy.
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Donovan, 32, announced his retirement from soccer on Aug. 7. In his final match, he and the Galaxy, the WesternConference champions, will host the Revs at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. on Dec. 7. This is the third time that the Revs and the Galaxy will meet in the MLS Cup. In 2002 and again in 2005, the Galaxy defeated the Revs 1-0.