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No School, Digging Out, Again No Problem?

Faculty Searches for Alternative Ways to Teach on Snow Days Craig McCarthy Staff writer Ratanjot Rekhi News Editor

Students attempt to dig their way out of parking spaces.

Joseph Lisnow Staff Writer

For the 11th time this season, North Jersey was clobbered with another winter storm this week. Facing snow totals never before seen, Montclair State University has the never-ending task of

cleaning up this latest storm just in time for the next one.

The winter storms have prevented numerous students from making it to their classes. For commuter students, the drive is too far and dangerous. Students who live on campus must deal with slippery sidewalks.

The snow has kept stu-

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dents and faculty on their toes with delayed openings and cancelled classes numerous times since the start of the semester two weeks ago.

The facilities service overtime is around 3,000 hours since the season started in early December, according to Dr. Timothy Carey, assistant vice president for facilities

With another early dismissal on February 1, the University's second instance, along with four delayed openings, this semester has become a winter horror for students and faculty alike.

While students feel that the university should have snow days, MSU has avoided all day closers Dr. Karen Pennington, vice president for student development and campus life, feels this decision is preparing students to be adults.

“Work doesn’t just shut down, companies still open, business are open, stores are open,” said Pennington. “So, you’ve got to figure that out when you got to work, why don't you have to figure that out now?”

Though students wanted desired more delayed openings and closings, they do not like

the idea of adding days onto the semester, whether during spring break or on study days during final exams week.

“I feel like taking days from break is completely unfair and not needed,” said senior Rosa Almonte. “We can’t control the weather, so why should it interfere with our spring break?”

“I'm sure that nobody would want to [cut into break],” said Dr. Pennington. “There is no intention, at this point, it was just strictly an example.”

“There’s no required statutory number of days to complete a course. There are guidelines,” said Provost Williard Gingerich.

“It’s not at all like high school where there’s a prescribed number of days required,” said Gingerich.

Gingerich feels that it is up to the professor to meet his or her guidelines that have already been mapped out on the syllabus. “Especially now that distance learning has become an option,” said Gingerich.

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Update on La Quinta Winter Courses Make their Shuttle Service Nelson DePasquale Editor-in-Chief

This article is in reference to the news story “No LaQuinta, No Shuttle” and the editorial “Shut Down from Shuttle Service” that ran in last week’s edition of The Montclarion. This story clarifies some of the issues discussed in previous coverage.

A shuttle service to and from the Clifton Commons with the absence of student dorms in La Quinta is prohibited, according to the administration and Dr. Timothy Carey, the assistant vice president for facilities services.

“Due to Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

guidelines, the University's shuttle fleet is not permitted to compete with local and regional bus companies,” said Carey. “We applied and obtained approval for an exception to this regulation so that University shuttles could be utilized to transport students to and from the La Quinta hotel in support of the University's educational mission.”

“When the student housing option at La Quinta ended effective with the current semester, the shuttle service was terminated due to the aforementioned agreement with the FTA,” said Carey.

Carey also said that service to downtown Montclair would be problematic due to the FTA’s regulations.

“The real issue here is we can’t compete with the local

INSIDE feature news Laptop Thefts Cause Students to feel Unsafe, pg. 3 Icy Roads Lead to Shuttle Accident, pg. 3

Students Trek to Nicaragua to Report on Social Injustice, pg. 8 The Dating Zone: SuperBowl, pg. 9

carriers,” said Carey. “Based on what this department is aware of, the FTA would likely not be supportive making an exception for that kind of a service because they already provide it.”

“Students are encouraged to consult NJ Transit bus and train schedules to learn more about the routes, days and times that service to these and other venues are available,” said Dr. Carey.

In the story that ran last week, Dr. Karen Pennington, vice president for student development and campus life, said “The university can not compete with bus companies like NJ Transit and therefore cannot run a service to this shopping area. We are exploring options to assist students who want to get to Clifton Commons.”

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Academy Award Preview, pg. 16 Album Review of The Get Up Kids, pg. 17

Selective Safety Suffers a Spill, pg. 13 State of Disunion Triggers a Call for Change, pg. 14

sports Men's Basketball Looses to William Paterson, Back Page Superbowl XLV Preview, pg. 20

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On Jan. 28: odor of marijuana. Arrested and charged with possession of marijuana

and being under the influence of marijuana were non-students Jacquelin Faynor, 21, of Old Bridge; Kaitlin Sandford, 20, of Old Bridge; David Horner, 22, of Oakland; Brian Crispano Jr, 22, of Wyckoff; and Bryant D. Adams, 22, of Wyckoff. Also arrested and charged with obstruction of law was non student Mark Adams, 21, of Wyckoff. All defendants will appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

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Shane Clark, 19, of Spring Lake Heights, was arrested and 3 On Jan. 28: Student charged with driving while intoxicated. This case will be heard in

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Montclair Municipal Court.

Staff member reported several instances of damage caused by criminal mischief that occurred over the past month within Panzer Gym. This case is under investigation.

On Jan. 29: A student reported his lock was removed from his locker within the

Student Recreation Center and $10 in cash was stolen. This case is under investigation.

6 left unattended in a locker room On Jan. 31: Student Edryll Cunanan, 18, of East Windsor, and student Matthew Blake, 19, of Point Pleasant were arrested and charged with possession of mari7 On Jan. 29: Patron of Floyd Hall Arena reported the theft of her ice skates that were

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juana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia, while in Bohn Hall. This case will be heard in Clifton Municipal Court.

Jan. 26: Officers were dispatched to the Blanton Hall Cafeteria in regards to a fight in progress. Upon the officer’s arrival, the fight was broken up and a large crowd was gathered. This case is currently under investigation.

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Icy Road Conditions Cause Shuttle Crash Casey Coleman Staff Writer Ratanjot Rekhi News Editor

A BMW collided with an MSU shuttle bus during last Wednesday’s snowstorm, according to police.

University Police responded to a crash on Carlisle Road just before 11 p.m. on January 26. According to the report, a 2001 BMW sedan slid and hit an MSU shuttle bus from the side.

“The shuttle was turning east onto Webster Road when the accident took place,” said Lt. Barrett.

The shuttle was not damaged, but the BMW had a minor headlight crack. The driver of the BMW and the 12 students on the shuttle were not injured and refused medical attention.

Devon Koch, sophomore, was on the shuttle when the accident occurred and feels the snow and slippery conditions were a major factor in the accident.

“It wasn’t the shuttle bus’ fault and I don’t think it was the BMW either. I think the biggest fault was

the roads,” said Koch.

“If the roads weren’t so bad, this probably wouldn’t have happened.

The roads were really bad and slushy,” said Koch.

“The bus driver was not at fault, the vehicle slid into the bus,” said Dr. Carey.

Koch remembers feeling that “no one wanted to be out on the roads.

The [BMW driver] could’ve just been in a rush to get in front of the bus. ” When asked what the school does to ensure safety, Dr. Timothy Carey, assistant vice president of facilities, said, “During snow and ice events, roadways are maintained via plowing and applying salt in order to maintain vehicular access and egress for students, staff, the shuttle fleet and emergency vehicles.”

According to Koch, the shuttle bus driver notified emergency personnel who immediately appeared on the scene.

As winter rages on, remember to look out for hidden patches of black ice, which can be very dangerous to drive on. Always leave yourself extra time and drive cautiously when dealing with inclement weather.

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"T" Route shuttles were cancelled for an hour yesterday due to icy roads.

Unsettling Thefts on Campus From Laptops to Jeeps, missing items increase Haylee Lenkey Staff Writer

Two laptops were reported stolen from the Bohn Hall Lounge and the Student Recreation Center on January 19 and 20. The first was left unattended, while the other was lifted from a secured locker.

In light of this, the campus community is facing concerns over the safety of personal items.

Montclair State is no stranger to theft. There have been reports of stolen Jeeps and other assorted items since the beginning of this semester alone.

Since the beginning of the fall semester there have been a total of 18 reported laptop thefts.

When questioned as to whether any action has been taken to prosecute criminals and retrieve these possessions, Lt. Barrett of Campus Police said that the individual cases are still under open investigation and couldn't release any other information.

While information on the specific cases of theft could not be discussed, Lt. Barrett said that this number of stolen items is not uncommon.

“Unfortunately theft occurs in an open society. While each and every theft is of concern to us and the owner, there is opportunity for theft and

burglary in any place where people gather,” Barrett said.

Student laptops are a hot item to lift and are easy targets due to general lack of attention and precautionary measures taken by students.

Zachary Estevez, 21, a senior at Montclair State and a computer technician, said, “Laptops are hard to trace unless someone has registered the serial numbers, which al-

“I have never felt unsafe, however lately I have been questioning whether I should leave my stuff in [my] room.”

Kelsey Paolini Freshman Resident

most no one does, and it’s as easy as reformatting the hard disk to make it appear as brand new.”

While items are stolen on a regular basis, students are still unaware that their expensive tools and electronics are at risk. Some students are becoming mindful of protecting their items and rethinking their personal safety.

Freshmen Kelsey Paolini, Diana

Cooper and Gina McCrostie, are oncampus residents in Freeman Hall who are starting to feel unsafe on campus. “I have never felt unsafe, however lately I have been questioning whether I should leave my stuff in [my] room,” Paolini said.

Taking precautionary measures can ensure peace of mind and safety regarding personal property.

“I'm rather overprotective when it comes to my personal items. I prefer to keep all my belongings in my designated areas in the dorm, and keep my possessions close by when I'm in class,” Cooper said.

When living in a dorm, this sense of caution can be heightened. While it is possible to establish a good connection with roommates and suitemates, students should still exercise safety measures over their own items.

“I'm very cautious of my items, more so recently than before. I'm not entirely comfortable leaving my laptop in [my] room when it's empty even if the door is locked,” McCrostie said. “My fellow students as a whole, however, I trust fairly well.”

McCrostie now takes measures to make sure her personal items are secured, no matter what their value.

Lt. Barrett stresses that, even though items can be reported stolen and cases investigated, the Univer-

sity does not take responsibility for stolen items.

“The simplest of tasks to help prevent the theft of items [that] you need to succeed is to lock doors and windows, know who is entering your room and enlist the help of Res. Ed. staff or Police if something just does not feel right,” Barrett said.

“The simplest of tasks to help prevent the theft of items [that] you need to succeed is to lock doors and windows, know who is entering your room and enlist the help of Res. Ed. staff or Police if something just does not feel right" Lt. Barrett Lieutenant University Police

Any student that has information regarding any stolen items or suspicious activity please contact the University Police Detective Bureau at 973-655-5222 and ask to speak with a detective.

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Students Take Advantage of Winter Courses Jeremy Grossman Staff Writer

Over winter break, more than 1,050 students took advantage of the approximately 70 classes offered by Montclair State University – an impressive number given such classes have only recently been reintroduced.

Last year’s winter session, attended by more than 750 students, was Montclair’s first winter session since 1994. In only one year, the number of participating students has increased by several hundred.

The classes are at the same level as fall and spring classes and meet the same state requirements, with the only exception being that the time period is shortened and the curriculum accelerated. But when it comes to the quality, rigor and outcome, the classes are exactly the same.

Jamieson Bilella, Director of Summer Sessions, Winter Session and Special Programs, is excited by the opportunities these classes provide.

“Classes are offered in either online or hybrid delivery,” said Bilella. “This balances flexibility and learning and helps to mitigate any inclement weather issues.”

Students who take hybrid classes have a blend of online and face-toface instruction—an option that is particularly useful to students who don’t attend Montclair.

“More than 75 visiting students took advantage of winter session 2011,” said Bilella. “We would encourage students to tell their friends about winter session and even take classes together.”

Any student looking to earn credits is more than welcome to sign up for a winter class. Winter session 2011 saw a diverse mixture of students from other universities, including Princ-

eton, Cornell, University of Scranton and Rutgers.

While Bilella said that winter classes are particularly attractive for seniors, any student looking to get ahead is encouraged to attend. “General education classes are popular, but there is also a diverse amount of classes offered in students’ majors,” said Bilella Junior Craig Beyerle opted to take a class related to his major. As a history education student, Beyerle is grateful for the three credits he earned from his class.

“It was really convenient,” said Beyerle. “The entire class was done online, with two assignments due each week. But the assignments were really manageable. I was able to work at my own pace.”

Beyerle earned a B+ in the class, affecting his GPA in a positive way.

“And I was still able to enjoy my winter break!”

However, there are some things students must consider before taking a winter class.

Student Thao Le had a mostly positive experience with her winter session course, but admits that the lack of financial aid was a major issue.

“The only negative about the winter class is that there is no financial aid. I had to pay a little over $800 out of my pocket,” said Le. “Since I couldn’t afford that on my own, I had to ask my parents, as a Christmas present, to help me pay for half.”

According to Bilella, the amount of financial aid given depends on the student’s individual situation. “Students should discuss their financial situation with their financial aid advisor to identify and understand their options,” said Bilella.

While she may be more cautious before taking a winter class next year, Le is quick to defend the benefits.

“I enjoyed my class very much. It was a lot of work, but the topic of the course was interesting to me, and I had an amazing professor,” said Le. Broadcasting student Samantha McAllister also enjoyed her online class, but admits there are some things she wishes she could change.

“We met mostly through the Elluminate program on Blackboard, which had its technical glitches that caused some headaches. But it wasn’t too bad,” said McAllister.

While McAllister was able to find a class that fulfilled her broadcasting requirements, students who wished to fulfill their fundamentals of speech requirement were not so lucky — none were offered.

Communications Professor Gregg Goldin, who requires his Fundamentals of Speech students to articulate

four speeches, admits that his class would not be so easy to take over winter break.

“Since the class would be so accelerated, it would make it very difficult to produce four speeches,” said Goldin.

Students must make sure that they are prepared before choosing to take a winter class. However, there is no denying that three additional credits is nothing to sneer at.

For more information on winter sessions, students can visit http:// www.montclair.edu/winter/, or for summer sessions, http://www. montclair.edu/summer/.

Prospective students for the upcoming summer sessions can attend an information meeting on February 21.

Winter Session 2011 Facts: - More than 1,050 Students took courses.

- Approximately 70 courses were offered.

- More than 75 visiting students took courses.

- Many courses were hybrid and met online.

- Students earned up to four credits in four weeks.

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services.

This does not include all of the straight pay time that has been spent on the cleanup of the snow.

“The staff works hard to combat the snow and ice,” said Carey. “I’m confident we’re working as hard as we can to provide a safe environment on campus.”

There is no set budget for snow and ice removal. According to Carey, money is used from different accounts to pay for the labor and materials. At the end of the year, the budget will be assessed.

“There's a number of different accounts that feed to the snow removal effort,” said Dr. Carey.

For the current semester, it’s still too early to say how the weather will

affect the budget, he explained. It depends on what happens during the remainder of the season.

“With winters like this, it's really too early to tell. If it's mild, it won't be difficult. We can adjust accordingly,” said Carey.

There are ongoing plans for snow removal, as original plans vary with each new storm. This is done so that the correct equipment and staff can be ready and better prepared to handle the conditions outside.

“We will continue to follow our current plan,” said Carey. “We work hard to keep the campus safe.”

The college is equipped with 12 plow trucks and hires an outside contractor to help with the snow cleanup.

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MSU utilizes an array of snow removal machines on campus.

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Snow plow attempts to clear roadways in The Village.

Resident students complained after not being allowed to park in the parking decks on the night of January 25, when the college had a delayed opening at 10 a.m.

Carey said it was not possible because commuter students would be on their way to school and would have nowhere to park.

“It’s been difficult to have all the resident students out of the parking decks in time for commuters,” said Carey. “We continue to work for days after the storm.”

The college plows parking lots, roads, sidewalks and sport turfs.

“The snow has become such an obsession that it has caused a crucial problem at MSU,” said sophomore Lonnie Blue. “I have not had one full week of classes and I feel I’m miss-

ing out on the educational part of classes.”

“Also, the snow plows are inconsiderate when it comes to plowing, and they’re ticketing cars for not being moved even though they didn’t inform us,” said Blue. “I’m furious over the whole matter.”

There has not been any substantial damage caused by the winter storms, according to Carey. Anything minor that needed work was fixed immediately.

"We have no concerns about not being able to afford snow removal," said Dr. Carey.

Students can check their local news channel, text messages and e-mails from the school and the homepage of the campus for the latest news on cancellations.

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REGIONAL EXCLUSIVE

Carter Brey Christopher O’Riley and

Carter Brey

Sat. Feb. 5 | 8:00pm

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he renowned pianist Christopher O’Riley returns to Peak Performances in a duo program with Carter Brey, the principal cellist of the New York Philharmonic. Together they will play Bach’s Sonata in G minor for viola da gamba and keyboard; Edvard Grieg’s Sonata in A minor, op. 36, for cello and piano; plus Justin Dello Joio’s Due per Due, composed for Mr. Brey, which will have its regional premiere.

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Imani Winds The Zafir Project with

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n taking stock of chamber music in America, use the striking career of Imani Winds as your benchmark. Conventional chamber music was jolted out of its safe haven when this Grammy-nominated ensemble brought its eclectic style to the field. To illustrate Imani’s commitment to extending the European canon, the group invited Simon Shaheen, the acclaimed Palestinian óud and violin artist, to compose Zafir (“a gentle breath”).

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Zafir was co-commissioned by Peak Performances @ Montclair State (NJ), the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, and the Chamber Music America Commissioning Program, with funding generously provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, and the Chamber Music America Endowment Fund.

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One Normal Ave., Montclair, New Jersey, 07043 *Undergraduate students at MSU receive one ticket at no additional charge to every event through the Performing Arts Fee with their valid student IDs. Photos: Brey/Chris Lee, O’Riley/Wendy Lynch; Imani Winds/Chris Carroll, Shaheen/Patrick Ryan

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able and a great option, students may be missing out on classroom discussion and active participation.

Since the weather is out of the administration's control, alternative methods of instruction are being sought.

Blackboard is a good compromise

"I think using Blackboard as a substitute for a class makes up well for the missed material.”

Kelyn Bortz Junior Commuter Student

to the inclement weather. Kelyn Bortz, a junior with an 8:30 a.m. class, said, “Being a commuter, it's difficult for me to drive here when the weather is bad although the university likes to remain

open. I think using Blackboard as a substitute for a class makes up well for the missed material.”

The administration is encouraging this, which is one of the Provost’s options to helping out the students.

“The great things about the fact that people have so many faculty that have started hybrid courses is that they will be able to get that work in online,” said Dr. Pennington.

The faculty also thinks this is a viable option. Professor John Hodges said, “Blackboard is an invaluable tool for maintaining a course plan in the face of unpredictable weather, and though we teachers are encouraged to use it as a means for filling in he gaps in such circumstances, I would use it anyway.”

Are all teachers using this tool to their advantage and being understanding to the students that are stuck at home due to the weather? Can more classes be moved to an online setting so that students who cannot make it do not fall behind?

John Baptista, a junior, says, “My professor doesn’t post anything on Blackboard,” and he said of his 10 a.m. class last week “the entire class could

have been done online.”

Reaching a formula to satisfy the student body and administration is difficult.

“We’re at 17,000 students and 2,000 faculty members,” said Dr. Pennington.

“You cant make a decision that’s going to fit everyone’s situation, you just can't, and so all we can do is determine, can the university be open?”

The plan for the grounds crew in this

“We’re at 17,000 students and 2,000 faculty members.

You can't make a decision that’s going to fit everyone’s situation.”

Dr. Pennington Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life last storm was to start at 3 a.m. to clear off the main road and walkways on cam-

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pus to try an avoid a delayed opening and provide easy transport on campus.

Dr. Pennington encouraged students to plan in advance for situations such as these consistent snowstorms.

“You know that winter’s coming, so do what you can with your faculty member beforehand,” said Dr. Pennington.

She suggested that students tell their professors “this may be a problem for me, I want you to know this because I don't want you to think I'm just blowing it off, can I make arrangements with you in advance, what's your make up policy.'”

It seems the administration is trying to make plans to help students get safely around on campus, “but Mother Nature makes the final decisions!” said Dr. Pennington and also, “Nobody’s doing it to try and make people’s lives miserable, trust me; when I am up at 4 a.m. as we talk about this, we really try and struggle to do the right thing."

With more storms to come, Blackboard and other hybrid methods seems to be most beneficial to students.

The administration needs to educate and make their faculty use this as a tool sothat classes do not cut into a break or study days.

Early Closings This Semester:

Jan. 12 - 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 26 - 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 - 10:00 a.m.

Feb. 1 - 8:15 p.m.

Jan. 21 - 10:00 a.m.

Feb. 2 - 11:00 a.m.

Bookstore Unprepared for the Semester Weeks into the semester, students do not have textbooks Joseph Lisnow Staff Writer

Less than three weeks into the semester and students are still grumbling about the bookstore. Issues have included incorrect editions being ordered, books arriving late and books cancelled with no explanation given.

“To date, we have not been advised of any major issues,” said Richard Ammerman, director of the MSU bookstore. “Special orders for textbooks that are not in stock are compared to historical data and ordered accordingly. This does not mean that isolated issues have not been brought to our attention and addressed on a case by case basis.”

There is the possibility that incorrect editions have been sent to the bookstore, according to Ammerman.

In January, dozens of new editions were released at the midyear point, meaning that if a faculty member wants to use an older edition it may not be available.

The bookstore reviews sales history on what has sold in the past and placed orders based on the historical data that was collected. If anything is unordered a reorder is placed immediately. The problam with this is that shortages are not realized until after the start of the semester. Books

may arrive late with 20 percent of faculity placing their order after January 3, Ammerman said. These books, as well as titles that are on back order with the publisher, could arrive after classes start.

Books can be cancelled by the pro-

book is no longer available and thus cancelled. An e-mail is sent to the student informing them of this.

Professors who had or are still having issues expressed disappointment with the bookstore.

English professor Mitchell Blu-

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Many students find gaps where their books should be. fessor if they decide not to use them, Ammerman said. These cancellations are submitted to the bookstore prior to classes starting. If a publisher places a book out of print, the

menthal has been trying to get copies of a book for his journalism course.

The last time students checked with the bookstore, they were told they it should be in stock by mid-

February.

“I'm deeply distressed that it is taking so long for the college bookstore to get the book because it will make it that much harder for students to supplement the lectures and other outside readings,” said Blumenthal.

Communication improvement between the bookstore and professors would help solve some of these mixups, students thought.

“If they would communicate better then there would be less mix-ups on WESS as to which is the required book for the class and which is the book that the professor will actually make us use,” said Lisa Hartsgrove.

“It is a known fact that college students cannot afford mix-ups with books that cost over $80. Having the professors simply email or fax some form of a book list with the correct version numbers and all to the bookstore before they post anything should solve the issue, as long as the professors send a list early enough for the bookstore to order in time,” Hartsgrove said.

“If the bookstore causes the error, we provide a full refund,” Ammerman said. “The student would need to provide the book and their sales receipt and see our cashiers. The cashier would have been notified by our textbook department that such a return was possible.”

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Students Trek to Nicaragua to Report on Social Injustice Alan Akins Staff Writer

People often go to great lengths to gain understanding. Many seek inspiration and motivation to achieve something. We often come back with an experience so inspiring that it changes our lives forever.

Jhon Velasco, director of the Center for Non-Violence and Peace Initiatives, recently gave a group of students this opportunity.

“It’s an eye opening and life changing experience and we hope that students who learn about it do not take their lives for granted,” said Michelle Fleury, senior and public relations major, who had this experience.

Fleury is one of 18 students who joined Team Nicaragua, a group dedicated to fostering social and economic change in Nicaragua. She and her group were chosen out of 60 applicants.

Those chosen had to start a three part delegation: fund raising for the trip, going to Nicaragua and coming back to educate students on the experience. The application process involved 3 recommendation letters and a short essay.

“The experience was intense and eye opening. I hope to live in the now and hope for a greater tomorrow while I appreciate the little things in life,” said senior and linguistics major Melissa Murillo.

The students traveled to Nicaragua, and stayed in a hostel for the majority of the 10 days. Their meals were provided for them and there was a very tight schedule. They would spend their stay going on a constant, thorough learning experience of the hardships that the local residents endure.

The students got to listen to local community leaders and travel, to see for themselves what was happening.

There was a tour of a Women’s Health Clinic, which the team described as being in horrible shape with housing unsanitary conditions for pregnant women or those who have just given

birth. Many of the nurses were seen not wearing gloves. The clinic also did not have a maternity ward.

“It was humbling and eye opening and I gained a greater appreciation for life in general,” said Andrea Dimarco, senior and business administration major.

The lack of public assistance for the people in Nicaragua is due to poor funding for these programs. Many areas are lacking funds for things such as health care and education.

The team visited La Chueca, the largest garbage dump in Central America and were saddened to see that Nicaraguans were living in the dump.

Many looking for food or plastic to sell for money.

Their homes were composed of garbage from the dump. It quickly became obvious to the students that there was major social injustice that needed to be dealt with.

“It was such a loving and unforgettable experience in which I was able to learn and from that I wish to educate others,” said Rosemary Garcia, senior and psychology major.

At the United States Embassy, the team was able to ask any questions they had come across while exploring the villages. There were economists, environmentalists and farm workers present to answer their questions.

The debt Nicaragua has with the United States is preventing the country from being able to develop. In fact,

the United States embassy is one of the few places in the country were hot water and plumbing are available.

The students came back Jan. 14, inspired and ready to educate students by individually creating programs to help others understand their experience and offer ways to help.

Currently, Velasco is searching for another group of students to take to Nicaragua for the interesting experience.

Students who are interested should attend one of the three information sessions held on Feb. 9 and 16 at 2:30 p.m. and again on Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. in the University Hall Courtyard Lounge.

Don’t miss a chance to learn something from this once in a lifetime trip!

Top Left to right: Nick Jones, Megan Kurshner, Chris Hellwig, Clarice Saunders, Jessica McCabe, Bekki Davis, Michelle Fleury, Amanda Glynn. Middle: Maya Curry, Andrea DiMarco, Caitlin Albright, Caitlin Scanlon, Melissa Murillo, Alice White. Bottom: Danae Ioannidis , Jhon Velasco, Yamileth Perez, Rosemary Garcia, Jennifer OCampo, Caitlin Byrne

Courtesy of Michelle Fleury.

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Feature 9

The Weekly Debate How do you fight the Winter blues AND senioritis?

He Said

Mike Monostra Sports Editor

All of this snow combined with the doldrums of a new semester probably has you seniors wishing it was May already. You’re not alone. I am in the same boat. However, there is a way to get over this hump and make the final three months of your college career go by faster.

1. Concentrate on school, but you don’t have to be perfect — Look at things from a mathematical point of view. Barring a drastic change in grades in your final semester, your GPA isn’t going to move more than a tenth of a point. It’s important to do well in your classes, however going the extra mile to get straight A’s isn’t a necessity at this point.

At the same time, however, this

She Said

isn’t a time to be skipping every single class and goofing off every day. You need to pass all your classes to graduate and, at least for major classes, it’s good to make an impression on professors who you may need for references.

2. Start a countdown to graduation — This can be as simple as a calendar on your wall that has the days leading up to commencement. At this time in the semester, it seems like centuries away, but having a calendar to keep track of the remaining days will help the time go by faster. Plus, it will allow you to keep your eye on the prize and keep you motivated towards finishing your degree.

3. Have fun — Simply put, this is the last semester of your college career. It’s your last opportunity to really have fun with friends before you go out into the real world. Let’s face it, once you graduate, you’re officially an adult. And you won’t have the time to do a lot of things once you get settled down with a profession.

When you look back at college, odds are you won’t remember what papers you wrote or what grade you got on a final exam. However, you will remember the friends you made and the fun memories you had. College is supposed to be the time of your life, so seize the day!

Jade Moskovitz Staff Writer

As a second semester senior, it is perfectly normal to get distracted and lose your concentration during the winter season.

As a commuter, you’re likely to just turn around and go home if you can’t find a good parking spot and as a resident, you may be tempted to stay in your dorm rather then trek across campus in the snow.

But the reality is that you’re only a few months shy of graduation, so it’s time to step out of the winter blues.

Stay Active: Although spending a cold winter day in bed watching movies with a hot chocolate in hand may be satisfying, it’s not going to lead to a day of productivity. So instead, try going to the library to get some work done or to the gym to relieve some stress.

Just as unproductive as it is to lay around all day, spending too much time focusing on one task will also have the same outcome. Your mind needs a break, so make sure you allow for some time to step away from your work and hang out with a friend when you become overwhelmed.

Stay Motivated: Instead of dwelling on how much work you have to get done, start doing it. The only thing procrastination will do is cause you to fall behind and build up an unrealistic work load.

If you stay on top of your assignments, you will have a much more flexible schedule and be more likely to get your work done. Just think, every day is one day closer to graduation. Make this your motivation.

Stay focused: At this point in your college career you have figured out what works for you and what doesn’t. If you’re not able to get work done when you’re surrounded by friends, don’t put yourself in such an environment.

Allowing yourself to get distracted is only going to prolong your work and leave you with less free time.

Likewise, Facebook is known for robbing your time, so if you’re getting work done via internet refrain from using it until you’re finished.

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The Beauty Box The Perfect Scent

Melissa Dressing Staff Writer

How do we find a way to separate ourselves in such a densely populated environment such as the Northeast — from classes you take at school, the club, the mall or even the Student Center?

How do we find a way to make ourselves stand out in an attractive and unforgettable way? Who would’ve thought that picking out a perfect scent for your body chemistry may be the perfect way?

I will personally never forget the cute guy who sat next to me in homeroom during my senior year of high school.

As he approached my desk on the first day of class, my nose was hit with an alluring scent that I have yet to forget, even years later. I was so drawn in by the way that he smelled that without ever having spoken to him, I instantly knew I would like him.

The olfactory epithelium, the space inside and behind your nose, contains millions of sensors that are sensitive to the odor molecules that travel through the air. When these sensors are stimulated, signals are then sent to our brain.

Smells are important because they help us realize our environment because we associate certain smells with

certain situations.

For example, when we smell burning popcorn, we know it’s dangerous and that we need to turn off the microwave.

The power of smell and the effects it has on the human body are quite outstanding. A smell can be both intriguingly satisfying or completely disgusting — just like burning a bag of popcorn.

This is why picking the right scent for your body is more involved than you may have thought. Whether it is a body spray, deodorant or perfume, picking one that smells good on you can be tricky. This happens because each person’s body chemistry is different and certain scents will smell different on certain people.

I have found that testing out a perfume before buying it is crucial and this is easier than you think! You can spritz on a scent you find pleasing at the beginning of a mall trip and then re-smell it before you leave to see if you still like it.

Michael Kors’ fragrance called Very Hollywood is a smell that I absolutely love, but I have found that the scent doesn’t last very long. I liked it more on the girl who was my inspiration for buying it.

For my next perfume, I will be sure to try it on before making my purchase.

Courtesy of MichaelKors.com

Vanessa Hargreaves Assistant Feature Editor

This week we will be discussing tips on being a guy’s date to a Super Bowl party hosted by his friends.

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most important sporting events for men. If they bring a date to a friend’s party, she needs to come prepared for a long afternoon of sports-crazed fans.

Whether your agenda is to impress your date, make a good impression on your date’s friends or just have a great time feasting on food and yelling at the television, here are some helpful reminders that we ladies should keep in mind on game day.

How to impress your date: Actually watch the game. If you are not a big fan of sporting events, try to follow along with the game anyway.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. It will show him that you care about his interests.

Look up some cool facts about the team he’s cheering for and talk to him about them throughout the game.

Even if it ends up being an obvious fact to most sports fans, you’ll still look cute for trying to impress him.

Do not: Get upset if your date is not paying much attention to you while the game is on. Understand that the Super Bowl is an important game. It obviously means a lot to him for you to be with him while he’s watching his favorite sport.

Your date does not want to worry about constantly entertaining you at the party. Instead, during commercials, get more socially interactive with his friends. Strike up conversations with other people at the party who are not as into the game, like you are. They may not be the women at the party, either!

Impress his friends with food: Bring a homemade appetizer or dessert. One of the main attractions that go hand and hand with Super Bowl Sunday is the endless amount of food at parties. And since the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, your treat will excite your man as well as his friends. Stick with finger foods

for easy reach and recipes where you can make a large quantity.

If you are not sure about what to make, here are some easy dishes that are perfect for parties of 10 guests or more that can all be found on cooksrecipes.com.

1. Italian Sausage Cheese Balls 2. Black Bean Tortilla Pinwheels 3. 7-Layer Fiesta Dip 4. Football Cookies 5. Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars 6. Butterfinger Cupcakes My favorite recipe, so far, is the chocolate and peanut butter cheesecake bars. They are so delectable and sweet. They will surely be a crowd pleaser at your date’s party.

Ingredients: 2.5 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) butter, melted 3/4 cup granulated sugar - divided use 10 ounce package Milk Chocolate & Peanut Butter Morsels - divided use 2, 8 oz. pkgs of cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs Instructions: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl. Remove 1 cup mixture and reserve for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup morsels over crust.

Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar, flour and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth. Pour over crust and morsels in pan. Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping and remaining morsels.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.

Makes 24 bars.

Courtesy of cooksrecipes.com

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The Montclarion • February 3, 2011

Mike Monostra Sports Editor

Horoscopes by

Monostradamus!

Aries – Last week may have been a good one in terms of your love life, but make sure that encounter wasn’t a one-time deal. Put yourself in the right state of mind by listening to romantic music or reading love poetry before your next date. It’ll help enhance the romantic experience.

Libra – If you’ve had love flowing through your veins in recent weeks, it’s a good time to watch a romantic comedy. Not only will this spur your interest in that special someone, but also you may come up with a few ideas on what move you should make next.

Taurus – Your artistic talents may give your romantic life a boost this week. Search your feelings by writing poetry, painting or playing music. You’ll be able to examine your heart and feel out where you stand in terms of your relationship with your significant other.

Scorpio – You will have an opportunity this week to make significant financial gains in your life. This may be with your current employer, or maybe you can come up with your own business idea this week that will turn out to be profitable in the future.

Gemini – You may have been in a long-term relationship with your significant other and things seem to be going well. It may be time to start looking at the next step: marriage. Don’t jump into things too fast, though. Give yourself and your significant other time to process where you are headed in life.

Sagittarius – If you have any free time this week, it would be wise to spend it reading up on medicine and health advice. You or someone you know may be suffering from some type of health ailment and doing some research about this may be beneficial in the long run.

Cancer – Last week may not have been your week. This is the week to put all of your failures behind you. Forget about all of the negativity that last week brought into your life and, instead, seek out to make this one a week to remember.

Capricorn – This past week, some type of subject matter may have stimulated your thinking. If this is the case, look into taking some type of class or seminar on that subject matter. You might be pointed into a new direction for your future career.

Leo – This week, your love life will take center stage, whether you are in a relationship or not.

If you are in a relationship, there will be deep conversations and intimate moments this week. If not, be on the lookout for a potential romantic partner to come into your life.

Virgo – It’s a good week to look at redesigning a room in your house.

Maybe it’ll be simply moving some furniture around in your living room or doing a thorough cleaning of your entire home. In any case, this is your chance to get creative and try to impress your family and friends.

Aquarius – You will be encouraged by your friends to get more involved in a group or club this week. Try to put any hesitations you may have behind you and just get involved. You may make more friends and better memories than you may think.

Pisces – This week, your eyes will be opened to some type of career change. This change will likely occur within the arts or the sciences. Be aware of these changes and be open to any opportunities that may come your way.

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Selective Safety Suffers a Spill

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he flailed her arms wildly, desperately hoping that her gloved hands would find stability.

The icy rain whipped across her face as her stomach sank faster than Newton’s apple. Her backpack, bursting with textbooks, only pulled her further from her center of gravity as her feet lost traction on the icy path. Down she went, landing painfully on one of MSU’s poorly salted walkways.

This mishap is far from an exaggeration. We have lost count of how many students we have seen take a nasty spill on Montclair’s campus.

The administration recently sent an e-mail to the student body informing us that there will be paths that will not be salted.

When questioned about the campus’ planned budget for treacherous weather conditions, we received an interesting answer.

Apparently, the administration is going to manage the budgeting after the winter season.

They were quoted as saying that they are, “not concerned about the budget for the snow removal.”

However, Tim Carey mentioned that the reason they aren’t concerned is because they can pull funding from other budgets.

But with a month of winter left, the copious amount of snow doesn’t seem to be showing signs of slowing down. The university says that the budget is of no concern when it comes to ensuring snow removal, yet the neglected paths are cause for skepticism.

It seems like a strange concept to us that the university would be so selective in their use of salt if the budget is indeed not a factor. Not until later in the day did the walkways begin to look safe enough for students to traverse across.

We believe that if they insist on the university being open,

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then the administration should have our safety in mind. Without spending too much time on the issue of the university’s timidity towards closing for the day, we have a hard time grasping the concept of selective safety. All of the walkways should be salted for the benefit of the very students that fund this university.

A member of our staff watched helplessly as students struggled up the path leading to campus from Valley Road. While embarking on the same path, he was

met with solid ice and not a single grain of salt in sight. The danger of breaking a limb is a realistic fear when traversing the walkways on campus — this should never be the case.

A similar situation was brought to our attention when discussing our experiences with the ice on campus.

Last winter, a member of Montclair’s faculty seriously injured herself on the ramp from the Red Hawk Deck to the path in back of Dickson Hall.

As a result of this incident, the university placed red mats down to help students and faculty alike. We commend Montclair for this effort to make the ramp safer, but where is that red mat this year?

Obviously, the university acknowledges this issue with their decision to take extra precautions on that path. Why wouldn’t they consistently exercise the same method? Especially after considering the fact that this winter has been particularly problematic.

Our logic is as follows: If the

budget is not an issue, then every precaution should be taken to keep the students safe. Plain and simple.

We don’t want to wake up each blanketed morning, fearing that this day will be the day that we fall and seriously hurt ourselves on our way to class.

The only thing that is left for us to do is hope that the administration will close campus if the weather gets any worse, and abandon the practice of selective safety.

Treacherous Walkways

The path outside of CarParc Diem

The path between the track and the softball stadium

The stairs leading up to Blanton

Photos Courtesy of Mike Monostra

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The Montclarion • February 3, 2011

State of Disunion Triggers a Call for Change State of the Union addresses important issues and proposes unity

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saw footpr ints in the snow—two pairs—and in my mind I could see the scene as clearly as if it were Jacob Mercer-Pontier happening Assistant opinion in front of me: Two big editor feet walking down the winter-walled sidewalk with two smaller ones following closely behind.

At the end of the path, the sidewalk is still covered in snow and a wall of plowed ice, left unshoveled, reaches over the top of the knit ball on a small hat. Two big feet keep moving and two small feet reach the end of their path.

The owner of two big feet use two big legs to climb up over the snow before reaching back to take their companion by two small hands, pulling them up over the ice and over the powdery snow until all that remains are four snowy boot prints on the frozen street.

In this year’s State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama has promised more progress on the reform of our nation’s educa-

tion standards. From misspelled gang graftonight, but whether we can work together fiti, to prep school Sparknotes-driven term tomorrow.” Truer words have not been spopapers, Obama wants to pass laws that will ken. change it all.

For too long we have valued and applaud He has also promised to freeze governed individualism and competition between ment spending so that more of the money ourselves over helping those around us, made by the people can go back to the people while toting the “Golden Rule” decadently and not to the oil companies or their numeracross our clothing and accessories. ous conglomer Promotions, ates. big houses, But this fast cars and “For too long we have valued countless other is hardly extravagances enough. With and applauded individualism and have replaced every law competition between ourselves over the core valpassed and ues of a nation bill changed, helping those around us, while toting where second Obama has place is first been opening the “Golden Rule” decadently across loser and the doors, or at majority rules. least windows, our clothing and accessories.”

Gone are the that give us days when helpglimpses of ing, or even simply knowing, our neighbors our potential. was a common occurrence.

It is up to each and every one of us to take In fact, these days people can go their that step through the door, but we cannot do entire lives without ever knowing someone it alone. who lives one floor below them.

“We are part of an American family,” While applications like Facebook and Obama says, as Vice President Joseph Biden Twitter create the illusion of being connectsmiles and nods enthusiastically behind ed to one another, every day that we spend him. “What comes of this moment is up to inside with our faces buried in photographs us. What comes of this moment will be deterand wall posts means another day away mined not by whether we can sit together

from the friends that we need and that need us.

After all, do we not rely on their existence if not solely for the ability to obsessively watch them through the tiny windows of our laptops and cell phones?

That said, with such inherent human interest in our everyday lives, how does it make sense to be rewarded for watching others fall behind every time we get ahead?

How can we justify constantly trying to out-compete those we claim to rely upon so much?

We are living our lives at the expense of those around us and finding loopholes in the “Golden Rule.” “Do unto others” does not mean be cruel and accept revenge, but rather, be kind and accept thanks.

It is time we start taking responsibility for the mistakes we have been making day after day and begin to reach out to those around us, even if it is something as small as taking out someone’s garbage or shoveling their part of the sidewalk.

Sometimes we need some help getting over that insurmountable wall of ice, but if we don’t stop to help the small feet behind us, none of us will make it to the other side.

Jacob Mercer-Pontier, an English major, is in his first year as assistant Opinion Editor for The Montclarion.

Political Satires Inform Nation’s Youth Student questions truth behind the laughter, calls for reconsideration

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he age at which an individual begins immersing himself in the world of politics tends to coincide with the age at which an individual Travis Lancaster begins attendcolumnist ing college — around the age of 18.

This is no coincidence. The age where one typically heads off to college, 18 is marked by the release from the familiarity of home, the comfort of parents and the deployment into the “real world.”

It is also marked by the fact that a citizen of the United States is legally given the right to vote.

This coming of political age isn’t always a welcomed change. In many cases it tends to be an alteration out of necessity.

The young adult finds himself or herself in a new world, where decisions must be made, opinions must be formed, and stances must be taken.

So, I ask, where is an individual of 18 or 19 supposed to begin their quest for political knowledge?

Sometimes that can be a pretty daunting question to a young adult who, until now, has given little—if any—thought to happenings on a national or even global scale.

In this technologically-advanced age, news is just a mouse click away, but even closer is the television remote, the magic wand that allows an individual to dance from one politically biased channel to another.

In our time it can truly be a difficult task to get a straight answer — from news reporters or politicians.

Recently however, a unique means of obtaining news, media and political information has popped up in the form of politically satirical news shows, the most popular of these being “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report.”

These satires promote political awareness among young adults by highlighting the absurd aspects of politics.

Using actual news headlines, interviews, and bits and pieces of other news programs, these shows put their own humorous spin on news reporting and politics.

“The Daily Show,” hosted by John Stewart, is a “late night news program focusing on politics and the national media.”

Stewart uses his unique brand of comedy to highlight the absurdities in politics and national media, while still conveying the important stories from around the world.

“The Colbert Report,” hosted by Stephen

Colbert, is a horse of a slightly different color.

Colbert utilizes heavy sarcasm and a fictional, politically-elite persona to mock the conservative, ultra American political pundit programs found on television.

Both programs use humor and satire to relay issues in news, media and politics, and because of the humorous nature of these shows they tend to appeal to the younger demographic of politically interested individuals.

The fact that these shows target the impressionable, developing minds of young adults can be beneficial, but can also be detrimental.

Beneficial possibilities exist because these shows are getting young adults immersed in politics.

Even though some individuals may just be tuning in for a good laugh, they are actually getting a healthy dose of the major events and happenings around the world.

However, these shows are most notable for their content being based around blatant contradictions of the Republican Party.

So one might be forgiven for thinking that these shows—much like the major news stations that they poke fun at—can be biased.

Thus the question arises, is it really such a good thing that our youngest and most easily-influenced members of society are getting the majority of their news and political information from these satires?

Arguments can reasonably be made for either side.

As I mentioned earlier, these shows can be beneficial because of the ways in which they open the fresh eyes and the budding minds of young individuals to the world around them, but these shows also have the ability to shut minds.

These shows can have the same effect that the politically-biased news channels, which they mock, have on their viewers.

When all is said and done, and much like anything in life, it is up to the individual viewer to not to get wrapped up one way or the other.

This goes for any and all forms of news; one must truly utilize caution. While on the one hand it is a great thing to be obtaining political awareness, the viewer must be wary of biases and the notion that a lot of what they may be told just isn’t true.

There is definitely no single correct way for an individual to obtain political information.

The only advice I can think of is to keep an open mind and consider all sides before making any sort of decision in this crazy, mixed-up world.

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

For MSU, Icy Days are S’no Problem

D Bethlehem sisay columnist

o we need to get 20 feet of snow in order for the university to close?

This is what I’m usually thinking as I wake up to a generic e-mail on my Blackberry

from the University.

“The university will open today, Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 10 a.m. All classes scheduled before 10 a.m. are cancelled. 10 a.m. classes will be held as usual.”

Great, just what we need, another delayed opening. Why can’t the university just close for once this semester? A delay does nothing for students like myself that don’t have classes until 10 a.m. or after anyway.

They really are not helping most of their students when they decide to delay opening; other than the fact that it gives commuters a little more time to shovel their cars out of the six to nine inches of snow that just settled hours earlier, it’s pointless.

As I’m looking at some BBM status updates on my Blackberry, I see all my contacts don’t have school — closed because of the inclement weather.

Even better, everybody around the Montclair area, and without a doubt in New York has no school. But no, not us — just a delay.

This frustrates me even more. How is this possible? We all got the same amount of snow, but refuses to close for just one day.

I understand that MSU has many factors to consider when deciding if it will be closing down for the day or not, but more likely than not, the individuals affected by the dreadful weather would benefit from the closing.

Montclair State is a commuter school, and most of the students that attend this university have to drive here every day.

Most of these commuters do not live close to Montclair. Some even have to drive up to an hour or two to get to campus.

When a snow blizzard hits both Montclair, and most students’ and faculty members’ hometowns, it would be in the best interest of the student and faculty’s safety to close.

The commuters are not the only ones affected by the snow and lack of campus closings: the students that live on campus are also affected.

The roads on campus are not always cleared by the time students need to be up and on their way to class.

Walkways are still covered in snow as well as ice, which is hard to differentiate from snow when rushing to class.

Shuttle services on campus don’t always run on schedule and run into problems when maneuvering the icy roads. As stated by sophomore Shamira Smith, “Our shuttle system is unreliable. It also makes it difficult for students that have on-campus apartments and commuters to get to class.”

We all have professors who, no matter the weather or complaints they get from their students, will never cancel class.

With the amount of snow that we have been getting since the very beginning of this semester, it is difficult to get to class, but some professors don’t take into consideration their students’ conditions when they decide not to cancel class.

If they make it to class, they make it their students’ business to make it there as well.

If the University refuses to cancel class then the least that the professors can do is cut their students some slack.

The University has yet to close even though we’ve had multiple blizzards come through our area.

It seems every time I turn on the news, a blizzard warning is always in affect for the Tri-State area, but no school closings are announced.

If the snow is considered dangerous and unmanageable for those who need to dig out their cars at 5 a.m. in order to get to class, the University should just consider closing and save all their students and faculty members the anxiety and stress of somehow maneuvering through all the snow and sleet.

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

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Decisions Lack Education, In Many Ways Christie Puts Education on the Chopping Block with Consequences

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hen the state cut aid to schools in an attempt to balance the budget, there were complaints and there were moans, but now something has been done to attempt to restore aid to Katie Winters our school syscolumnist tems.

The state is being taken to court for threatening the education and safety of the public school students of New Jersey. And it’s about time.

While it’s true that some districts have only had to cut extracurricular activities or field trips, others have been faced with the prospect of closing schools to balance their budgets. Even Montclair considered closing some of its schools, proving this problem isn’t only affecting towns normally considered disadvantaged.

While it is easy to say that freshman sport teams or trips to the aquarium are secondary to a child’s education, it’s harder to justify increasing class sizes, removing aides for students who have educational

disabilities, or stopping bus service in towns with no sidewalks.

These can and will affect the quality of education and the safety of the students.

Already, these debates have occurred within towns, with families speaking out and imploring school boards to find other ways to balance the budget. But the parents were addressing the wrong people.

For the most part, these school boards were put in an impossible situation, with an often drastically smaller aid package from the state, no support from the town to raise taxes and a list of things that should be cut from the state.

Yes, not only did the state take away the aid, but they also made suggestions on what towns should eliminate.

All while Governor Christie was telling the people of New Jersey to vote down school budgets because those darn teachers just make too much money, and we all have to cut back in these hard times.

This was of course ignoring the fact that teachers have contracts with the district and, by agreeing to break their contract, teachers are at risk of never having one again.

Of course, if the teachers did decide to break the contract, there is no guarantee of what the school board will choose to do with the money.

In one district, teachers agreed to break their contract and lower wages because they

were told that if they agreed, no teachers would be fired.

But once the deed was done, teachers were fired while the ice hockey team got a new lease on life.

How exactly is an ice hockey team important to a student’s education? Even though I consider the option to do sports and clubs important to a child’s overall development, it’s not as important as the instruction received in the classroom.

New Jersey has consistently been one of the best states in the country for the quality of its education. Yet even as the U.S. continues to fall lower in the international rankings for education, our governor is willing to risk our educational system so that we can dig ourselves out of a deficit.

I understand that it is important to eventually balance the budget in New Jersey, but this doesn’t quite seem like the right way to go. And the Christie administration is going to need to justify these actions to the state Supreme Court.

They say there is just not enough time (they have until March 31) with the amount of evidence they need to provide. Maybe someone should have thought of these consequences a bit earlier?

Unfortunately, the decision of the state Supreme Court is not going to come in time to help influence the discussions of local school boards in regards to school budgets for next year, though some are hopeful that

the court will make the state award aid after the budgets go through.

While this may not solve the problem, I’m hoping this will at least teach the state to consider a little more fully the consequences of their actions.

Did they consider the full repercussions of the actions they were taking or were they really banking on teachers and administrators taking pay cuts when their contracts were not up for renewal?

Furthermore, Christie likes to say that in times like these, we all need to tighten our belts, but it’s not like the kids in school have had any affect on the financial crisis in New Jersey.

Not only are they not working and not paying taxes, but they didn’t vote for Christie, or even Corzine.

School budgets are an easy target— they’re huge—but they are also huge for a reason.

Up until now, New Jersey has taken pride in our educational system and has attempted to give students every chance that we could provide for them.

Hopefully now we will return to that philosophy and start making changes in other areas of the state budget. Perhaps the governor’s staff, for example?

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

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Is Four Loko as Loco as Everyone Makes it Seem?

A new perspective on Four Loko and the subversive alternatives

T Victoria Fisher columnist

he craze began in the summer of 2010. It was almost unheard of to go to a party and Four Loko not be there.

Selling as low as $2.50 a can, it was even more appeal-

ing because it was cheap.

As the fall semester began, the drink became more and more popular. Suddenly, Four Loko had become a necessity for any college party. After only a few months of it being on the market, the problems began to arise.

Kids as young as 13 were reported to have been drinking Four Loko in mass quantities.

When consuming several cans in a single night, the medical repercussions become horrendous. The drink contained 12 percent alcohol, mixed together with caffeine. One Four Loko can is equivalent to three or four cans of beer. If someone consumed five cans of Four Loko, that would be roughly 15 cans

of beer.

These lethal combinations allowed consumers to not only get exceedingly drunk, but to be wide awake as opposed to sleepy (the way most people get when they are overly intoxicated). Four Loko quickly picked up the nickname “blackout in can” because kids were drinking as many as five or six cans in a single night, causing them to black out.

Just as quickly as Four Loko became popular for college students, it became unpopular for colleges. One by one, universities and colleges all over the country began to ban Loko: Rutgers, Rider, Drew, Seton Hall and William Paterson, just to name a few.

As more colleges began to ban the popular drink, the Four Loko profit margin began to shrink. Four Loko had begun to pick up the negative connotation that it was nothing but bad news. In fact, word traveled so quickly and efficiently that the FDA banned selling or manufacturing the mixture of alcohol and caffeine.

But that didn’t stop the creators of Four Loko They went on to re-release their product by simply subtracting the caffeine.

However, the media that surrounded Four Loko had not only banned it from colleges and universities nationwide, it had instilled endless amounts of fear within its consum-

ers.

Teenagers and college students were suddenly afraid to drink what they used to consider a “party staple.”

My issue with it all is that Four Loko is made out to be a horrible, horrible thing, yet the same caffeine-and-alcohol combination can be found in an extremely popular drink, Red Bull and vodka.

So why is it that now that the drink is pre-made and sold at an incredibly low price, it’s different and more destructive to our lives?

I think the problem with Four Loko isn’t the drink, but the people drinking it. If Four Loko truly had all the outlandish side effects that it had been accused of, it wouldn’t have gotten the fame that it did.

The irony of it all is that Four Loko is most certainly not one of a kind. There are several copycat drinks, the most popular being Joose.

This drink comes in a 23.5 ounce “tall” can, with variety of flavors such as lime, orange and fruit punch. The cans are all in bright, attractive and appealing colors. In addition to looking alike, the advertisement agency in charge of the Joose website is most certainly aiming to please the party-going college community. The website greets you

with a blast of feel-good music that would remind anybody of a good time. Sound familiar?

Four Loko and Joose also aren’t the only caffeine-and-alcohol mixed drinks on the market.

Although these two may win in a popularity contest, people may not even realize that many other drinks carry the same ingredients in a lower content, such as P.I.N.K. tequila (as well as the P.I.N.K. vodka, rum, white gin, whiskey and sake), Smirnoff Malt Tea, and Moet Hennessey.

With all those thoughts in mind, I ask — why ban Loko? I would love to know the details of all those Loko-related injuries, just to prove the point that because there is over-consumption going on doesn’t mean a drink should be banned.

College kids love to drink too much beer, but that isn’t banned is it?

Although Four Loko may be a bit stronger in content than most mixed drinks, that isn’t grounds for it not to be sold anymore.

Victoria Fisher, a jurisprudence major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

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Ken Macri Staff Writer

The Academy Awards are nearly a month away, and this year we have some of the strongest contenders ever.

With so many extraordinary films and performances, it is hard to predict a winner in any category. I’m going to give you my predictions as to which screen actors who will take home the Academy Award in the major categories, after the dust from the Golden Globes and SAG Awards have settled.

Best Picture The Best Picture category nominations this year are: “The Social Network,” “The King’s Speech,” “Black Swan,” “The Fighter,” “Inception,” “True Grit,” “Toy Story 3,” “The Kids Are All Right,” “127 Hours,” and “Winter’s Bone.”

While “Inception” was an early favorite and huge box office hit, it has lost all of its momentum going into the Academy Award season, and Christopher Nolan not being nominated for Best Director is sure proof that it won’t win Best Picture. Therefore the Best Picture race is essentially between three films this year: “True Grit,” “The King’s Speech,” and “The Social Network.” “True Grit” is gaining momentum at the box office and is second in nominations with 10, although I can’t see it edging out “The Social Network” or “The King’s Speech.” Past wisdom of Best Picture winners such as “Crash” and “Slumdog Millionaire” tell me “The King’s Speech” will win, which leads the field with 12 nominations, but I’m going with my gut and picking “The Social Network” to take home Best Picture.

Justin Timberlake and Jesse Eisenberg star in “The Social Network”

Best Actor The nominations for Best Actor are: Jeff Bridges in “True Grit,” Colin Firth in “The King’s Speech,” Jesse Eisenberg in “The Social Network,” Javier Bardem in “Biutiful” and James Franco for “127 Hours.”

Jeff Bridges was extraordinary in “True Grit,” but it is unlikely that he will win Best Actor two years in a row, as he won last year for his performance in “Crazy Heart.” Colin Firth took home the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his remarkable portrayal of King George VI in “The King’s Speech,” and I’m predicting that he takes home the Oscar for Best Actor as well. I’m putting my money on Firth.

Best Supporting Actor

Best Actress

The Best Supporting Actor nominees are: Christian Bale for “The Fighter,” Geoffrey Rush for “The King’s Speech,” John Hawkes for “Winter’s Bone,” Jeremy Renner for “The Town,” and Mark Ruffalo for “The Kids Are All Right.”

First off, let me just say that while John Hawkes has no chance of winning this category, I am truly delighted that he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, as he deserves it for his brilliant work in “Winter’s Bone” which up until this point went virtually unrecognized. Now let’s get on to the serious contenders in this category — Christian Bale and Geoffrey Rush.

While Rush would be my personal choice to win this category for his performance in “The King’s Speech,” I’m going with Christian Bale to win as a first time nominee this year.

Don’t count out Geoffrey Rush, though; this one could go either way, and it’s the category I’m looking forward to the most.

The Best Actress nominees are: Annette Bening for “The Kids Are All Right,” Natalie Portman for “Black Swan,” Jennifer Lawrence for “Winter’s Bone,” Nicole Kidman for “Rabbit Hole,” and Michelle Williams for “Blue Valentine.”

While I enjoyed Jennifer Lawrence in “Winter’s Bone” and Michelle Williams in “Blue Valentine,” their films are too low-key to win, and they are unfortunately up against two heavily favored performances with Bening for “The Kids Are All Right” and Portman for “Black Swan.”

Bening and Portman both won Best Actress in their respective categories at the Golden Globe Awards, but since “Black Swan” won’t likely win Best Picture, I can’t see it being shut out of the major categories the Academy Awards have to offer, therefore Natalie Portman will win Best Actress. Portman is well-deserving as her career defining role in “Black Swan” was flawless.

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Best Animated Feature Film The nominees for Best Animated Feature Film are: “Toy Story 3,” “L’Illusionniste,” and “How to Train Your Dragon.”

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“Toy Story 3” is nominated for Best Picture as well; therefore it is an absolute lock to win Best Animated Feature Film. The other two don’t even stand a fighting chance.

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Colin Firth stars in “The King’s Speech”

Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis star in “Black Swan”

Best Supporting Actress The Best Supporting Actress nominees are: Amy Adams for “The Fighter,” Melissa Leo for “The Fighter,” Jackie Weaver for “Animal Kingdom,” Helena Bonham Carter for “The King’s Speech,” and Hailee Steinfeld for “True Grit.”

The Academy has a tough decision here, and this will

The nominees for Best Director are: Darren Aronofsky for “Black Swan,” David Fincher for “The Social Network,“ Tom Hooper for “The King’s Speech,” Joel and Ethan Coen for “True Grit,” and David O. Russell for “The Fighter.”

In my opinion, this category is even tougher to call this year than Best Picture, due to the talent level in this prestigious field of five remarkable directors. While David O. Russell did an exceptional job with “The Fighter,” he doesn’t have a strong chance to win. Joel and Ethan Coen slipping into the Best Director field this year over Christopher Nolan for “Inception” was a shocker, and I have a sense that the Academy is really fond of their work, as they won previously for “No Country for Old Men”; they could be a dark horse here. While a lot of people are picking Tom Hooper for ‘The King’s Speech,” I’m going to go with David Fincher for “The Social Network” to take home the Oscar this year.

But never count out those Coen brothers on Oscar night.

certainly be a close race. Amy Adams and Melissa Leo were both solid in “The Fighter,” but since I don’t have Christian Bale winning, who was the strongest in that film, it wouldn’t make sense for me to pick Leo or Adams to take home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Jackie Weaver has a strong chance to win, but who has seen “Animal Kingdom” and will know why I say this? Hailee Steinfeld

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has an edge in this category because she was essentially the lead actress in “True Grit,” not a supporting actress.

Therefore, due to Steinfeld’s extensive screen time and the fact that the Academy has a tendency to recognize young newcomers, I’m going with the young Hailee Steinfeld to take the Oscar home. Although I honestly won’t be shocked at all if Jackie Weaver wins.

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When the Rules Get You Down, You Get Back Up

The Get Up Kids Are Back Mark Gould Arts & Entertainment Editor

Quick – name some of the most influential bands of the last decade.

Chances are, no matter what band you think of, in whatever genre, they’ve either broken up or sold out and have stopped making the same kind of music that made the band successful in the first place. Well here’s one band you can confidently add to that list: The Get Up Kids, who are back with their fifth studio album, “There Are Rules.”

To put this new album into perspective, The Get Up Kids started in Missouri, circa 1995, while the boys were still in high school. A few successful albums later, such as 1999’s fan-favorite “Something To Write Home About,” and all of a sudden the band was right in the heart of the late-90’s second wave of emo rock. Their sound takes cues from punk, emo and even electronica, but the band has left an impression regardless. In fact, look through YouTube and you’ll see a young Kenny Vasoli, singer/bassist of The Starting Line, covering “I’ll Catch You” during a coffee house at Vasoli’s high school.

After 10 years, The Get Up Kids broke up due to internal conflicts, leaving a wound in the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Some fans were relieved to see singer/guitarist Matt Pryor continue to play music with his new band, The New Amsterdams, but other fans felt differently. Thankfully, The Get Up Kids finally decided to re-unite in order to tour for the 10th anniversary of “Something To Write Home About.”

“The success of the tour prompted them to release a new album, “There Are Rules,” which was released January 25.

“There Are Rules” marks The Get Up Kids’ first album in five years.

“There Are Rules” starts off with commanding authority. The first few tracks, “Tithe” and “Regent’s Court” will comfort long-time fans of the band. The band’s trademark sound is still very audible. Those unfamiliar with the band, or any scene music from the late 90’s for that matter, may likely be thrown off

by Pryor’s mostly nasal vocal delivery – a style many have tried to copy in recent years. Tracks like “Better Lie” and “Shatter Your Lungs” provide some keyboard flair contrast to the rough punk sounds of the rest of the album. The sounds all float together nicely, keep-

ing up a consistent level of energy until the album’s closer, “Rememorable.”

The main problem that critics seem to have is the album’s catchiness. Several reviewers have commented that none of “There Are Rules” tracks stick with the listener, which is basically insisting that the band isn’t poppy enough. It’s true; most of the songs don’t have a radio-friendly structure of gentle verse, pre-chorus buildup and (of course) the ultimate explosive chorus. However, that’s clearly not the style The Get Up Kids is looking for.

Pryor could write a simple, catchy

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song if he wanted to, as he did on his solo release, “Confidence Man.” He can even write catchy songs for children, as he’s done with his side project, The Terrible Twos, a band he started for his son.

Reviewers may want “There Are Rules” to rely exclusively on catchy songs to trick the listener into sticking around, but there are definitely several tracks, such as “When It Dies” and “Automatic” that are upbeat and pleasantly repetitive enough to add pop to The Get Up Kids’ already lengthy span of genres.

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The Secret Behind the Six The Difference is Crime Alan Vallee Asst. A&E Editor

In 2005, DC had their “Infinite Crisis” event, which led to major changes for the company’s published works.

There was an entire year without Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman chronicled in the groundbreaking weekly book “52,” in which characters both major (Superboy) and minor (Blue Beetle) died. Wonder Woman famously killed a man. But the most lasting change, the one which hasn’t been somehow undone by editorial decisions? Gail Simone’s Secret Six. The original Secret Six was a Silver Age team of covert operatives working for the good of society published in 1968. Typical Silver Age material, in other words. 1988 saw a sort of revival by Martin Pasko and Dan Spiegle in the form of an eight-page cofeature in “Action Comics Weekly,” featuring the original team leader in a short run which ended that same year. Almost 20 years passed before the name “Secret Six” was even mentioned by any DC comics. That ended rather rapidly with Gail Simone’s introduction of a group of villains who refused to join the Secret Society of Super Villains, headed by Lex Luthor. This was a radical departure for the group since it now consisted of Evil Villains, who executed morally grey missions with large death counts.

This team had two limited series, “Villains United” in 2005 and “Secret Six” in 2006, before getting their own ongoing series, “Secret Six” in 2008.

This new team saw the characters

of Catman, Deadshot, Scandal Savage and Ragdoll reunited from the original Villains United mini-series, added Bane (most known for breaking Batman’s back) and introduced a new character, Jeannette (a banshee). With this roster, they have gone on to sell decently well and achieve critical acclaim. But why do they get the acclaim?

The action is well-written, there’s no doubt about that. The art is beautiful, even with three different artists involved. But a lot of comics can claim that. What sets this book apart is the personal touch that every character has. Gail Simone loves each of her characters in a way that only a writer could, emphasizing all of their strengths and creating a sense of family in the most dysfunctional sense of the term.

Bane, the self-made villain equal to Batman, is seen having a fatherly relationship with Scandal Savage, daughter of immortal Vandal Savage. This is entirely unexpected for both characters – Bane’s only experience with fatherhood involves a prison sentence served for him, and Scandal’s father is an immortal genocidal villain. In spite of this, they grow to have a bond so strong that Bane almost dies for it.

Deadshot, coldhearted mercenary extraordinaire, forms a relationship almost instantly with banshee Jeannette.

While the camaraderie in the book is not the same as say, the Justice League, it exists in a unique way, being both tragic and hilarious, noble and barbaric, but altogether something new. If you consider yourself a fan of comics, you do yourself a disservice by not reading this book.

Secret Six #3, available at your local comics store

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Super Bowl XLV

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Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers Nick Verhagen Staff Writer

Super Bowl XLV has all the hype to be a game for the history books. Both the Packers and the Steelers have very rich backgrounds and put on a good show when they play each other. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. If the Packers want to beat the Steelers, they will have to focus on their strengths and not be intimidated by the Steelers’ hard-hitting defense. The Packers’ strong points definitely outweigh their weaker ones. Here are five reasons why the Packers have a good shot at winning Super Bowl XLV. 1. Independence: Aaron Rodgers has made outstanding progress over the last three years, going from a second-string quarterback with no major reputation to nightmare for any defense. When you take the place of a future hall-offamer, you have a huge shadow cast over you, especially in Rodgers’ case. Aaron Rodgers will have that extra, personal inspiration on Sunday night. Winning Super Bowl XLV will bring Rodgers one step closer to filling Brett Favre’s shoes.

2. Receiving Corps: The quarterback isn’t the only factor in determining completion percentage and other QB stats.

You can have the best quarterback in the world, but if your receivers can’t catch, your team isn’t going to make it anywhere. Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, Jordy Nelson, and James Jones caught 63% (222/352) of all passes that the Packers completed in the regular season.

Rodgers knows that whatever he throws out there has a very good chance of being brought back down by one of his teammates. That knowledge only adds more confidence to an already confident team.

3. “Underdog” Motivation: Speaking

strictly of regular-season finish, the Green Bay Packers are indeed the “underdog” of this year’s Super Bowl. Nobody wants to be the underdog, but once it happens, use it to your advantage. Underdog status gives all of us that extra something to help us pull through so we can show everyone that the past doesn’t matter.

It’s that extra kick of adrenaline that will help rub your success in the face of all major doubters. For all we know, we might have a repeat of David Tyree’s miracle catch from Super Bowl XLII. 4. Defense: The Packers have had one of the best defenses this post-season.

They lead all playoff teams in both sacks (10) and interceptions (six). Two of those interceptions were also returned for touchdowns. Along with statistical prowess comes the fear factor. Having both Claw Matthews and A.J. Hawk waiting to fill the holes in the line will make any running back shake in his cleats. To add even more fear, wide receivers know they have their work cut out for them with Sam Shields, Charles Woodson, and Tramon Williams at the cornerback positions.

5. Aaron Rodgers: If you ignore the individual motivation that Aaron Rodgers has, he is still an absolutely amazing QB. Over the course of the playoffs, Rodgers has led all quarterbacks with a 71% completion percentage (66/93). Averaging 12 yards per completion, he has also thrown for 790 yards and six touchdowns. Rodgers also plays great under pressure, whether it be from the defense or the fans. Rodgers shocked everyone when he ended the 48-21 rout of the number-one seeded Atlanta Falcons with a QB rating of 136.8 which included 366 yards, an 86.1% completion percentage, and three touchdowns. He may have an ace up his sleeve and surprise everyone again against the Steelers.

Kofi Biney Staff Writer

It would be easy to look at recent events and come to the conclusion that Sunday’s Super Bowl will result in a victory for the Green Bay Packers over the Pittsburgh Steelers. It would be easy, but it would also be too obvious. Yes, I do understand that Green Bay have won five straight games and are heading into Super Bowl XLV off a 21-14 win away to their archrivals in the Chicago Bears nearly two weeks ago. However, I do not have them winning on Sunday evening.

The way I see it, there are five very clear reasons as to why the Steelers will win their 7th Super Bowl triumph.

1. Defense: Pittsburgh’s defense is perhaps the embodiment of the franchise as a whole (tough, physical, and unrelenting in its ferocity and execution). Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the Green Bay’s offense had a fairly difficult time against Chicago in the NFC Championship game, and will most likely have a much tougher time against a very good Pittsburgh Steelers defense. Lead by NFL Defensive Player of the Year Troy Polamalu, they have set the standard of defensive play throughout the season.

2. They can stop the Packers’ rushing attack: As mentioned earlier; the Steelers defense is fantastic on an overall level. However, where they most excel is when it comes to stopping the run.

Simply put, it is nearly impossible to run the football on the Steelers, as they have given up a microscopic 62.8 YPG this regular season, good for the top spot in the league. This prowess was on full display in the AFC Championship game versus the New York Jets and their fourth-ranked rushing offense.

3. Green Bay has a tendency to tail

off: Two of their playoffs wins could have easily been defeats if it were not for particular circumstances saving them in the tensest of moments. In their Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay went into the fourth quarter with a commanding 21-10 lead.

Not only that, but they had dominated Philadelphia for three quarters, stifling their high-powered offense. Yet in the fourth quarter, Green Bay basically let the Eagles back into the game via poor play and a slightly sluggish attitude.

Two weeks later in Chicago, the Packers once again nearly let a lead slip, and once again they were bailed out by opportunistic defensive players. Green Bay’s susceptibility to this is one of their more visible flaws. If you give Pittsburgh an opening, odds are they will take advantage of it.

4. Ben Roethlisberger: Regardless of what you may think about Ben Roethlisberger as a human being, one has to admit that he has performed when it counts for Pittsburgh on numerous occasions this season. The latest and potentially most seminal example of this came in Pittsburgh’s 31-24 come-frombehind win over the Baltimore ravens in their AFC Divisional Playoff game three weeks ago. It was moments like that and others that not only define seasons, but define careers.

5. Experience: A large part of the current Pittsburgh roster was on tap when the team won Super Bowl XL and XlIII, which is absolutely crucial in scenarios like these. Having players that have been through it all beforehand, that know how to act when the going gets tough, is essential to any Super Bowl team.

Understandably, talent and natural ability play a large role as well. But at the end of the day, if the Steelers hold their composure in pressure-cooker situations, then the result should go in their favor.

The Montclarion Sports Staff Super Bowl Picks Nelson DePasquale

Mike Monostra

Kofi Biney

Jon Fazio

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Packers 17-16

Packers 17-6

Steelers 20-17

Packers 28-27

Jay Hrina

Elliot Marko

Nick Verhagen

Kendall Zoppa

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Packers 24-14

Packers 21-17

Packers 24-17

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Super Bowl a Grand Experience for All Jay Hrina Staff Writer

The Super Bowl is one of the craziest events in professional sports, from two-week media frenzy, to a celebrity entourage that can only make the players even more nervous than they already are.

Being on that field means that you have millions of people watching every move.

An embarrassing play becomes devastating for a player’s emotion, and an electrifying play can only make that player feel like a hero. The stage has been set for another spectacular game with two of the National Football League’s most historic franchises fighting to be on top once again.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are competing to win their seventh Super Bowl in eight appearances, while Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers look to win their first Super Bowl since the “Brett Favre� era and to solidify his spot as one of the games most elite quarterbacks.

Led by legendary Defensive Coordinator Dick Lebeau, the Steelers display a vintage “Steel Curtain� defense. Offenses can barely figure their coverage schemes out, and they hide their runners so well, quarterbacks can only guess where the blitz is coming from.

Steelers safety and hair icon Troy Polamalu was voted the Defensive Player of the Year, beating out fellow hair competitor, Green Bay Packer’s linebacker, Clay Matthews by two inches (votes).

The Packers have a solid defense of their own, and can easily take advantage of a Roethlisberger mistake. Their well-played defense is met by an offense of equivalent ability, similar to when the teams switch sides of the ball. The Packers offense is great, matching up against that Steeler defense. Rodgers will have to exploit any weakness he can find to help his team win. It’s a good thing Green Bay doesn’t have a running game. Teams averaged only three yards a carry against them in the regular season.

Experience is certainly going to play

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A group of Green Bay Packer players hang around the field at the Super Bowl XLV Media Day at Cowboys Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. a huge factor as well. As all alumni of a Super Bowl game will say: ‘enjoy it while it lasts’. The Packers are surely soaking in all the glory, the positive energy, the hype, it must have been a really fun two weeks. The Steelers have been around the block a few times already, 13 of their players have been around since the team that won the Super Bowl in 2005 and 25 total with Super Bowl experience, most of these core players. Trying to scare the Steelers this week is like asking Bill Belichick to smile, it’s not going to happen. The biggest obstacle that the Green Bay Packers will have to overcome in this game are their nerves. Otherwise, these

teams stack up almost perfectly.

Jerry’s World (the 1.2 billion dollar Cowboys Stadium) is going to be packed with Cheese Heads and Terrible Towels from all around. The fans are passionate about their teams, and they are passionate about claiming themselves as the best in the league. If the Packers win the Super Bowl they will be two wins away from the Steelers for most Super Bowl championships all time as well as solidifying themselves as having the third most of every team. If the Steelers win, they will have an eye dropping seven Super Bowl rings, which would put them two ahead of Jerry Jones’ Cowboys and

the undefeated San Francisco 49ers (in the Super Bowl).

These players have earned the enjoyment they’re receiving this week, and the champions deserve to bask in the glory for the entire offseason. Because it’s so difficult to reach the Super Bowl, most players won’t return for another chance.

The hunger and desire to claim the ring and win this game is greater than any other game they will have played before.

Sixty minutes of blitzkrieg, warlike, physical game play will make the reward the victorious players a birth in history, and allow one lucky player to start their victory honeymoon in Disney World.

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The Montclarion • February 3, 2011

Red Hawks Outlast William Paterson

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Guard A.J. Larkin loooks to drive in the paint during MSU’s 50-47 victory over William Paterson last night at Panzer Athletic Center.

Mike Monostra Sports Editor

A big surge in the second half pushed MSU’s men’s basketball team to a 50-47 victory over arch-rival William Paterson last night at Panzer Athletic Center.

The game was tied at 47 with 1:28 left when a free throw by Tyrone Prewitt gave the Red MSU 50 Hawks the lead for good. T h e WPU 47 Montclair defense, which had been solid for most of the game, held the Pioneers without a point in the last minute as Rodney Freeney added two insur-

ance points with 17 seconds left in the game.

Both teams struggled to shoot in the game, especially in the first half.

The Red Hawks shot just 26.9 percent from the field in the first half, while William Paterson made only 32 percent of their shots. Both teams had an even 19 rebounds in the half, leading to a very close 20-18 lead for William Paterson at halftime.

Montclair jumped out to a lead early in the first half. However, a 14-0 run by the Pioneers midway through the half put the Red Hawks in a nine-point hole.

Guard Gabriel Paul led the charge for William Paterson with nine of his team’s

20 first half points.

The Red Hawks battled back as the second half wore on. Prewitt was a big reason that Montclair was able to hang in the game. With Bonard and forward Andrew August relatively quiet throughout the game, Prewitt stepped up with a team-leading 16 points and seven rebounds on the night.

The Pioneers led by as much as five in the second half before the Red Hawks tied it with five straight points with 13 minutes left. Prewitt scored three of the five points during that mini-run by Montclair. The Pioneers would not lead for the rest of the night, though they would tie it three more times, pushing

the Red Hawks to the brink.

Despite their shooting struggles, the Red Hawks ground out their seventh win in the NJAC, guaranteeing themselves a winning record within the conference.

MSU will face a tough test over the next 12 days as they go on the road for their next three conference games. Their road trip will begin on Saturday, when they visit North Division-leading Ramapo.

That game will be followed by trips to Rutgers-Newark on Feb. 12 and New Jersey City on Feb. 14.

MSU will wrap up their home schedule on Wednesday, Feb. 16, when they host New Jersey City at Panzer Athletic Center. Tip-off is at 8 p.m.

going to win this game.”

Marist then took the lead at 14:40 in the second period on a goal from Kyle Lukas, which was assisted by Matt Rodriguez and Mike Ozolnieks. But the lead would not last for Marist as the Red Hawks struck back in a big way.

Nearly eight minutes into the second period, Drew Moore ripped a shot from the left side circle into the far side corner of the net to knot the score at two. After giving Marist a power play a minute later, Lieback and Hero exchanged shorthanded goals 35 seconds apart to give the Red Hawks a 4-2 lead heading into the third period.

In the third period, the Red Hawks would pull away from Marist. Both teams would go back and forth, but it proved too difficult for Marist to come back.

The Red Hawks have not lost a game since November and have defeated a number of worthy opponents since then, including top-ranked Siena and crosstown rival William Paterson University.

This win put the Red Hawks back into first place in the Super East, and in control of their own destiny. If the Red Hawks defeat New York University and top-ranked Siena in two weeks, Montclair State will win the regular season title.

Up next, the Red Hawks come back to Montclair for their last regular season home game against the University of Maine. It is also Senior Night and, according to Head Coach Frank Barone, it should be a great night for MSU. “We do a little ceremony before the game,” Barone said. “We hope to get a good crowd.”

The festivities start at 9:10 p.m. at the Floyd Hall Arena, where the puck will drop after the ceremony.

The Red Hawk ice hockey team, seen here celebrating a goal from an earlier game, have had plenty of reason to celebrate during their eight game win streak.

Ice Hockey Wins Eighth Straight, Defeats Marist Jon Fazio Staff Writer

The Red Hawks continued their winning ways against Marist on Saturday, cruising to a 7-4 victory and extending the win streak to eight games.

Freshman forward Nick Lieback and junior forward Andrew Moore led MSU 7 the way for the Red Marist 4 Hawks, each scoring two goals and combining for three assists in the game.

Freshman forward John Hero also contributed with one goal and two assists.

The last time the Red Hawks met with Marist was back in November when they snuck by with a 5-4 win to start their current victory streak. That game featured five goals and assists from five different players for the Red Hawks. The Red Hawks led 3-0 at one point, and would eventually hold off Marist and record the win.

Saturday was a bit different. Marist came out of the gate strong, but the Red Hawks struck first on a tip-in from freshman forward Sean Mertens. The score would be tied 10 minutes later after Marist’s Pat Brown would beat goalie Kevin Fox, who returned to the ice after being out last week on injury, with a quick wrist shot. The score would remain tied at 1-1 at the end of the period, but according to msuicehockey.com’s interview with Red Hawks’ captain Doug Kubek, they remained poised.

“The attitude in the locker room was intense,” Kubek said. “I could feel that the atmosphere was right and we were

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February 3, 2011 • The Montclarion

Women’s Track Relay Team Closing in on NCAA Time Mike Monostra Sports Editor

MSU women’s track and field saw its 4x400m relay team serve up another impressive performance at the Terrier Classic last weekend in Boston. The team fell just short of the NCAA provisional mark, clocking in with a time of 4:00.33.

The Red Hawks’ relay team, which consists of sophomores Hannah Campbell and Heather Gearity, as well as freshmen Krystal Ellis and Michelle McNulty, won their group at a track meet that consisted of mostly Division I and II schools.

Their time was the third fastest so far in Division III this season. They clocked in less than a second off of the provisional mark of 3:59.50, which would qualify the relay team for the NCAA Division III Indoor National Championship.

The relay team has improved progressively as the indoor season has wore on.

The current group of four competed at the Collegeville Indoor Classic on January 21 for the first time, setting a mark of 4:11.83. Their second race together saw an improved effort against some tough track teams.

The relay team also competed in the Gotham Cup on January 14, but did so without Campbell, who did not compete in the relay during that meet. Campbell, a transfer student from University of Delaware who mainly competes in short distance runs, has added an extra spark during the last couple of weeks.

Individually, Campbell won her heat while competing in the 400m race, winning with a time of 1:01.35. The mark was just off her season high of 1:01.24 for the season. Gearity also won her heat in the same event, posting a time of 59.54

seconds. It was her first 400m time under a minute this season.

In the 60m hurdles, sophomore Ashadaya Patterson qualified for the finals by cruising to a victory during her preliminary heat with a time of 9.47 seconds and went on to compete in the finals. She was one of just four runners in the event who were not from a Division I school. In the finals, Patterson finished 15th overall with a time of 9.68 seconds.

This upcoming weekend is the last warm up for the women’s track and field team before the CTC and NJAC Championships commence. The team will compete in two meets this weekend. On Friday, they will run at The Armory in New York City to compete in the New Balance Invitational. On Saturday, the team will travel to East Stroudsburg University to compete in the DeSchriver Invitational.

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North

NJAC

Overall

Ramapo

7-1

16 - 4

MSU

6-2

16 - 4

RU-Newark

5-4

15 - 5

WPU

4-4

12 - 8

NJCU

4-4

10 - 8

South

Kean

Stockton

Rowan

RU-Camden TCNJ

6-2

14 - 6

5-3

11 - 7

2-6

7 - 11

2-7

4 - 14

0 - 8

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This Week 2/5 @ Ramapo

7 p.m.

Last Week 1/29 MSU 69, Richard Stockton 61 2/2 MSU 50, William Paterson 47

Women’s Basketball

Who’s Hot This Week

North

NJAC

Overall

WPU

6-2

17 - 3

MSU

4-4

10 - 9

RU-Newark

4-5

14 - 6

2-6

12 - 8

0-8

4 - 15

Ramapo

NJCU

South

Tom Bonard Guard — Men’s Basketball Bonard led the Red Hawks with 15 points and hit four critical free throws down the stretch as Montclair State defeated Richard Stockton on Saturday.

Kean

Stockton

Rowan

TCNJ

RU-Camden

8-0

17 - 2

6-2

13 - 6

6-2

11 - 7

3-5

10 - 9

2 - 7

9 - 11

This Week 2/5 @ Ramapo 2/8 vs. Stevens

5 p.m.

7 p.m.

Last Week 1/29 MSU 72, Richard Stockton 67 2/2 William Paterson 68, MSU 57

Theresa Towns Guard — Women’s Basketball Towns tied for the team lead with 16 points on Saturday, helping the Red Hawks to victory over Richard Stockton on Saturday.

Swimming & Diving

NJAC

Overall

TCNJ

4-0

8-2

Rowan

3-1

7-2

MSU

1-2

5-5

WPU

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10 - 2

0-3

5-4

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TCNJ

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Heather Gearity Sprinter — Women’s Track and Field Gearity helped helped the 4x400 relay team to a seasonbest time of 4:00.33 while also winning her heat in the 400m sprint at the Terrier Classic last weekend.

MSU

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9-0

3-1

7-2

1-2

4-5

WPU

0-2

11 - 2

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This Week 2/5 @ William Paterson

1 p.m.

Last Week No Meets Scheduled

Game of the Week Ice Hockey Saturday Feb. 5, 9:10 p.m. vs. Maine Floyd Hall Arena The Red Hawks will celebrate Senior Night as they host the University of Maine in their regular season home finale.

Ice Hockey

SECHL

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WPU

11 - 3 - 0

20 - 7 - 0

MSU

10 - 2 - 1

15 - 5 - 1

Siena

8-2-2

15 - 5 - 2

Marist

7-7-0

10 - 15 - 0

CCSU

5 - 6 - 1

13 - 15 - 2

N.H.

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12 - 7 - 2

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Holy Cross

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NYU

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This Week

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9:10 p.m.

Last Week 1/29 MSU 7, Marist 4

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MSU Falls Short Against Pioneers Jillian Keats l The Montclarion

Sophomore Taylor Jeffers (left) and freshman Sara Kelley (right) go up for a rebound in the Red Hawks’ 68-57 loss to William Paterson last night.

Elliott Marko Staff Writer

Despite a valiant effort, the Montclair women’s basketball team fell short to rivals William Paterson with a final score of 68-57. Kisandra Ayanbeku led MSU with 16 points followed by freshman Sara Kelley who added 15 points.

Montclair struggled with early shooting from the WPU 68 field, makMSU 57 ing just 33 percent of their shots and 27 percent from beyond the arc in the first half.

As Montclair failed to capitalize, William Paterson did the exact opposite, shooting an impressive 53 percent from three-point range. At one point Montclair was down as much as 16 points, going into halftime trailing 39-23.

During the second half, Montclair showed signs of life, outscoring their opponents 34-29 and at one point had the deficit cut to just seven with 10 minutes remaining. However, those endeavors were shortlived as William Paterson’s first half dominance overshadowed Montclair’s second half hard work and a possible comeback.

Another factor that contributed to the loss was that Montclair was outrebounded 47-37. Freshman Sara Kelley said, “One of the big reasons we didn’t win this game tonight was because of our lack of rebounding and boxing out, but I think we can build on this loss like we always do and correct our mistakes.”

“It’s a tough loss to swallow because they’re our rivals, but it’s motivation to go back out there and face them next time,” said Kelley.

The loss put Montclair at .500 for the season, at 10-10 and 4-5 in their division. Though the team lost, there were some positives that came out of it such as their ‘never quit, it’s not over’ attitude.

At one point in the second half it looked as if Montclair was going to pull through and overcome. Colleen Kelly was all over the other team, blocking a team-high six shots. Theresa Towns had a block as well.

The Red Hawks are back in action Saturday when they go on the road to take on Ramapo.

MSU’s next home game will be on Tuesday, when they host Stevens College. Tip-off for that game will be at 7 p.m.

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Junior guard Jaime Ericson gets stripped of the ball by two William Paterson defenders during MSU’s 68-57 loss to the Pioneers last night.