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Montclarion #MSUStudentVoice Since 1928 Thursday, November 5, 2015

Volume XCVI, Issue 8

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Election Day was on Tuesday.

Low Voter Turnout Plagues Montclair State Polls

Nov. 3 was Election Day for every legislative district in New Jersey, but, at Montclair State University, more students walked by the voting station than those who came to vote.

“Would you guys like to vote?” asked Brian McArdle, Coordinator of Civic and Voter Engagement, as people walked by the polling station located inside Machuga Heights. Yet, more often than not, his question was met with a flat-out “no” or people saying they were in a rush and didn’t have time.

Machuga Heights was just one of the many polling stations for New Jersey’s 40th legislative district. During this election, voters were able to decide which two candidates will represent them in the New Jersey General Assembly.

Montclair State extends into two counties and, depending on location, is represented by two separate legislative districts. Students who reside in Blanton Hall, The Heights, The Village, Hawk Crossings Election continued on Page 4

Pres. Obama Talks Success Stories at Rutgers Newark

LGBTQ Greek Org colonized on campus.

Greeks Introduce First Theta Delta Sigma in N.J. Jaimee Laurie Staff Writer The Montclair State Greek community stands 37 organizations strong after a unanimous vote to officially colonize the first gender inclusive LGBTQ+ focused Greek organization at Montclair and Theta Delta Sigma’s first chapter in New Jersey on Oct. 27.

Theta Delta Sigma is comprised of 15 active members who are working to make a local and national impact.

Austin Greitz a junior at Montclair State, whose pronouns are he, him, his said, “The national organization itself doesn’t have an LGBTQ focus, they are multicultural,

but our specific chapter of the organization will be focusing on the LGBTQ community.

It is really cool to me that the possibility of what we are doing at a local level, will have repercussions at a national level.”

The process of colonizing a Greek organization at Montclair State is no easy feat and this group of trailblazers made it very clear that no obstacle would stand in their way of reaching the goal of making this organization a reality.

Brian Edwards, whose pronouns are he, him, his, they, them and theirs is the Program Coordinator of the LGBTQ Center and the new Greeks continued on Page 8

President Barack Obama visited Rutgers University in Newark to highlight a series of criminal justice issues including prison reform and post-incarceration rehabilitation on Nov. 2.

During his trip to Newark, N.J., he visited the Integrity House, a residential facility and rehabilitation organization for individuals with substance abuse problems, convened a roundtable discussion on incarcerated people successfully reentering society and gave a statement at Rutgers’ S.I. Newhouse Center for Law and Justice.

The president’s first main point in his address at Rutgers, which The Montclarion attended, described the steps his administration is taking to “create more success stories” of incarcerated people rejoining society. Obama said he is working towards increased funding for education, job training, housing, legal help and child services for these individuals.

The Obama administration will also be working toward banning the box in federal government job applications that ask whether or not an applicant has a criminal record.

“My administration is announcing new grants to help

returning citizens seize that second chance,” he said. The president explained that he and his administration will be partnering with other cities to imitate the successful initiatives introduced in Newark to other areas of the country.

“We can start expanding,” he said.

The second part of the president’s two-point statement addressed limitations that the structure of job applications puts on applicants who are trying to rewrite their futures.

“On many applications, there’s a box that asks if you have a criminal record,” he

said. “If the answer is yes, then, a lot of times, you’re not getting a call back.”

The president explained that the federal government should change its policy and remove the box to give those reentering society at any age a fair chance to do so successfully and become “lawabiding, self-sufficient, good citizens.” This is his priority with this new potential law, which is currently “working its way through the Senate.”

Though he did express twice that he could enact this change through his executive authority, he explained

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Pres. Obama spoke at Rutgers Newark on Monday.

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p. 3 Thursday Night Exodus

p. 8 Dream for a Tuition Free US

p. 12 Youth Need To Go to the Booth

p. 16 ‘Girl Gods’ Storm Kasser

p. 20 Screeching to a Halt

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Dana Jarvis Contributing Writer Longtime professor at Montclair State University, Carlos Ortiz, passed away Friday, Oct. 23 after a long fight with illness. Ortiz was held in high regard by many who knew him, especially his students.

Ortiz taught classes in Studio Art and sections of the New Student Experience and served as assistant dean to the College of Humanities and Social Science at Montclair State from 2004 to 2012.

He was an artist and printmaker who shared his love for creativity both on and off campus. Ortiz revealed his wealth of experience by creating beautiful pieces with the Montclair State community and some of his work still hangs in Dickson Hall.

When asked what she gathered from Ortiz over the years as a colleague and friend, Professor Norma Connolly responded, “I learned patience and effortless grace and class. As an individual, I got to know a person who battled demons, but was incredibly insightful. During his long illness, he clung to dignity as his only comfort.”

Connolly met Ortiz when she began at Montclair State in 1994. She recalls Ortiz as being extremely student-oriented and “an excellent advocate for student concerns. He had a very gentle and refined manner, which instantly engaged the person he was speaking or working with. He negotiated with faculty to ensure students were able to academically succeed.”

In an interview with Studio International, an art magazine founded in 1893, Ortiz described teaching at Montclair State in his own words, saying, “I encouraged collaboration to allow students to evolve psychologically, emotionally, culturally and spiritually. I continue to teach

in addition to my administrative duties as Assistant Dean.

Young student artists today are even hungrier for a classroom experience that allows their intuitive nature to be voiced and to also experience the cultural and spiritual aspects of their lives through their creative work. They are aware that they can and must create a better world and that art can be a powerful force for change.”

As an artist, along with the artwork he created at

“[Ortiz] always showed the human side of being an instructor who did not forget what it was like to be a student.”

- Dr. Saundra Collins, Professor of Psychology Montclair State, his collection Dancin’ was exhibited in 2008

by El Taller Latino Americano and was described by interviewer Cindi DiMarzo as “quick and expressionistic” and as having “bold colours, exaggerated and fluid shapes and overlapping images combine for powerful effect, yet the overall sense is warm and welcoming. Viewing these works is like entering an embrace.” These words are a reflection of Ortiz’s vibrant

personality and his ability to make students feel at home in the classroom.

As a professor, Ortiz had many great reviews detailing his dedication to students’ overall well-being, as well as demonstrating a genuine concern for students to grow intellectually.

Another friend of Ortiz, Dr. Saundra Collins, recalled him as a professor, saying, “He always showed the human side of being an instructor who did not forget what it was like to be a student. He gave students his personal attention when needed. He was very encouraging and often helped students get on the right track.

He was an excellent mentor.”

One student wrote on ratemyprofessor.com, “[It] made me smile to come to class. Ortiz is funny, helpful, outstanding and just amazing. He is so experienced and understanding that the class is fun and active. He also makes time every class to ask us if anyone experienced anything new or if we have problems.”

Another student wrote on the site that Ortiz was a “great guy” and an “inspiring mentor.” All of the comments about Ortiz stated nothing but positive and meaningful accounts of students’ memories of him as a qualified, attentive and motivational influence during his time teaching at Montclair State.

For many, Ortiz was personable, relatable, caring and concerned wholeheartedly about the future of his students. Collins said about her fond memories of their friendship, “He was protective. He had a well-disguised sense of humor. He was the kind of friend who would roll up his sleeves and help you when you did not know you needed help.”

Pelican Police Report Thursday, Oct. 29 Einstein Hall: Student Daniel Siclario, 18, of Oradell, N.J., was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Siclario is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Friday, Oct. 30 Whitman Hall: Student Edward Ogoe, 19, of Matawan, N.J., was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Ogoe is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Saturday, Oct. 31 Sinatra Hall: Student Michael Torres, 23, of Saddle Brook, N.J., was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, hindering apprehension, resisting arrest, aggravated assault, smoking tobacco in a building and criminal mischief.

Torres is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Sunday, Nov. 1 Parker Hall: Student Jason Smith, 18, of Montclair, N.J., was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Smith is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Monday, Nov. 2 Alice Paul Hall: A student reported a theft. This case in under investigation.

Anyone who has information regarding these incidents is urged to call the police station at T-I-P-S (8477).

All calls are strictly confidential.

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Thursday Night Exodus

Jennifer Leon Contributing Writer

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It’s a Thursday night ritual: the exodus of Montclair State University students by rail to the New Jersey Institute of Technology in search of an exciting evening at NJIT’s Frat Row. The train that leaves at 9:09 p.m. from the Montclair State University train station and arrives at Newark’s Broad Street Station by 9:41 p.m. is a train crowded with students, many standing for the entire 32-minute ride. There are showy outfits, thunderous laughter and bottles of water filled with vodka. Students often become rowdy and find themselves bumping into sweaty strangers as the train moves towards Newark.

This unpredictable night is filled with teens letting lose, and getting to know their fel-

not want to sit down next to strangers,” Torbic said. “Some prefer to stand.”

Not everyone on the train is headed to a party. On this same night, Montana Houston, 19, a Montclair State freshman, unwittingly took the busiest train of the day to Trenton for a funeral. “I didn’t know it would be like this, where I can’t even sit down,” admitted Houston as he nervously stood in the corner, waiting for the other students to get off the train. “I didn’t take a taxi or an Uber because it would have cost me over $100 to get to Trenton. This train is the cheapest form of transportation.”

Houston said he was aware that on Thursday’s, Montclair State students go to NJIT for a crazy night. Eventually, he got accustomed to the loud setting. After all the students got off, Houston remained with

Freshman Montana Houston unknowingly rode the “party train.”

low classmates outside of the classroom. For many of these Montclair State University students, this experience is their college experience.

“I’m on the train because the train ride is part of the experience,” said sophomore Katie Martel, 19, as she broke out in song one recent evening, shouting with her classmates, “No Music!” and then clapping her hands in

his overstuffed Adidas duffle bag in hand while he gazed at the multitude walking into the dark streets of Newark.

And there does seem to be a multitude, despite the $15 fees for the round trip.

As the train pulled into Newark Broad a crowd formed inside and all the students pushed each other in attempts to be the first one out of the door. Dark skies and

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The 9:09 P.M. Train to Newark-Broad Street

Students walked the streets of Newark after getting off the train.

another officer asked him, “How many do you think were on the train tonight?” He scratched his head and said, “I don’t know, man, maybe 400.”

After an exchange of hand shakes, the two laughed and said, “That was it?”

As students embarked on the five-minute walk to NJIT, some began to run in fear that they might not get into the party due to capacity. Male students paid $10 while female students entered for free.

However, in order to enter the frat house one must have a college ID, no exceptions. For each male, there must be four females.

Long lines and loud laughter are inevitable. But as soon as students were admitted into the parties, they quickly realized that it is not what it seems like from the outside.

Students were hit with thick musty air and Sean Kingston throwback songs. There was little space to move and long lines for the bathroom. There were outdated composites on the walls showing pictures of all the fraternity brothers. The floor got slippery from all the

“If that’s your happiness, if that’s your bliss, then you’ve got to make sure that you’re doig it in the right way. You need to know when you need to take a step back or when you need to take a step forward.”

- Dr. Karen Pennington, Vice President of Student Devlopment and Campus Life

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“I didn’t know it would be like this where I can’t even sit down. I didn’t take a taxi or an Uber because it would have cost me over $100 to get to Trenton. This train is the cheapest form of transportation.”

- Montana Houston, Montclair State freshman excitement. “It wouldn’t be the same if I just drove there.

This is fun to us. I don’t even know how I heard about it, but it has always been a Montclair thing to go to NJIT on Thursday nights. It gets really packed, but it is the best time you’ll ever have.” Martel says she plans to return the following Thursday night with her friends, and even some new friends that she made on the ride.

While the students know this train as the 9:09 to Newark Broad, Lisa Torbic, spokesperson for NJ Transit, refers to this train as Train 6274. She says there are 894 seats in the train and eight cars per train that travel in the line. “Sometimes there are seats available.

It’s just that customers do

a line of harsh street lights welcomed the passengers to Newark. Police officers with dark aviator shades were scattered on the platform. Students roared in excitement and then raced down the narrow staircase. As the students got closer to NJIT, blue and red lights could be seen from a distance. Three police cars were stationed in front of the party houses and four police officers were standing outside with their arms crossed, monitoring the masses.

“There are other alternatives rather than taking the train, but this is the safest as far as not drinking and driving,” said a police officer who asked to remain anonymous.

As he walked away with a ticket book and a pen in hand,

heading to Little Falls arrives in Newark at 12:45 p.m. The multitude of Montclair State students rushed back to the platform at Newark Broad Street Station in hopes of making it on time.

During the wait, students attempted to cool off, yet smeared makeup and sweat stains were still evident. There were drunk people either passed out or calling strangers their new best friends. At the same time there were groups of students sitting on the floor exhausted from a long night.

Upon the train’s arrival, students once again crammed into the small doors and scanned for available seats.

Despite the train going off campus, Lt. Kieran Barrett said the University Police Department works with NJ Transit police and NJIT police in the case of an emergency on the train or platforms. In October, a Montclair State student was arrested and charged with the sexual assault of another student on a train platform at Newark Broad on a Thursday night after a frat party.

Barrett reminded students

Katie Martel singing along with other Montclair State students.

spilled drinks and there were dozens of empty red solo cups falling out of trash cans, but the fraternity brothers didn’t seem to mind the visitors or the mess.

“To be honest, NJIT is a very male-dominant school.

We don’t mind the mess or the people,” said Antonio Rosado, 21, a student and fraternity member from NJIT. “The way I look at it is, since we are the ones hosting the party, it is up to us to clean it up. I wouldn’t make someone come to my house and have my guest clean it for me. That’s why we don’t mind MSU.” As much as the students think the party train is an exclusive secret, Montclair State’s staff is very aware of

the migration to another campus. Dr. Karen Pennington, Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life for Montclair State University, said, “If that’s your happiness, if that’s your bliss, then you’ve got to make sure that you’re doing it in the right way.” Pennington comfortably allowed her arms to rest on her desk as she leaned forward and explained the importance of students making good choices and recognizing the value of their own perception. “If that train is your bliss, then you need to know when you need to take a step back or when you need to take a step forward,” she said.

For the homeward-bound trip, the last train of the night

that if they choose to take part in off-campus parties such as this, they need to know where they are going and should do everything they can to remain safe, lucid and able to make decisions.

“Your actions and interaction with other students can have a positive impact on whether someone becomes a victim of violence. We cannot stop individuals from choosing to board trains, question where they may be going or prevent them from access to public transport,” said Barrett.

The 9:09 to Newark Broad will continue to provide that wild ride for Montclair State students in search of memories to define their college experience.

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Campus Upgrades Network Infrastructure

An honorable mention was awarded to the Enviornmental Club for their earthship-inspired building project.

MSU Environmental Club Recognized for Initiative Natalie Smyth Staff Writer

The Montclair State University Environmental Club has been recognized for their year-old innovative startup project, which is the first Earthship-inspired building to ever be in the process of being implemented on a university campus.

The Environmental Club’s initiative is called MSU Sustainability Center: Inspired by Earthship and last Friday, Oct. 30, the club received an honorable mention from the New Jersey chapter of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC NJ) for their innovative creation and sustainable development practices.

At the end of the Spring 2015 semester, the Environmental Club submitted this sustainability center as a proposal to the USGBC NJ for an award they were offering in the innovative sustainability initiative category. The award came with a financial prize, which the club was hoping to use towards implementing their project.

On Sept. 9, Stephano Castro received the letter from Awards Committee Chair,

informing him that their proposal won a public honorable mention. Castro is a senior at Montclair State majoring in sustainability sciences and both the president and founder of the Environmental Club.

Although the club did not win the award they were hoping for, the honorable mention they received is both professionally beneficial and personally rewarding. The recognition took place at the Annual Emerald Awards Gala in University Hall and served as a reflection of the club’s accomplishments and recognition of the significance of their work while giving the students a night to be proud and celebrate their accomplishments.

Castro organized and chartered the club during the Fall 2014 semester. He decided to start the club when he was looking for help with this project and realized how many people were passionate about creating this structure. The club was organized around the idea of creating a sustainable living space and the club members have been dedicated to seeing this project through.

The Earthship that Castro was inspired by is a type of solar home, sold by Earthship

Biotecture. Earthship homes use little to no fossil fuels and are constructed using various natural resources, including tires, cans and other recycled materials for the structure and the sun for energy.

According to Nicole Provost, a senior and member of the Environmental Club, “In order to break away from a wasteful, consumer-driven lifestyle, we must first look at the place that we call home.

Most homes in the United States are unsustainable due to their energy usage and construction practices.”

And Provost is not the only one with this opinion. According to Florence Block and Anastasia Harrison of the Awards Committee, “[The] project is a most noteworthy accomplishment that we are proud to celebrate on this very special occasion for USGBC NJ.” As part of the prize of receiving this honorable mention, the students involved got a ticket to the gala free of charge and got to dress up and enjoy the masquerade-style dinner party. Castro is proud of what his group has done, but is still hard at work getting approval from the school to implement their development ideas.

and Sinatra Hall were able to vote at the Machuga Heights polling station and are represented by New Jersey’s 40th legislative district. Students living in Montclair and Clifton, including students who live in Freeman, Russ and Bohn Halls, are represented

by New Jersey’s 34th legislative district and had to travel off campus to nearby polling stations in order to vote.

Incumbent assemblywoman Sheila Oliver and assemblyman Thomas Giblin represented Democrats for New Jersey’s 34th district, while John Traier and Clenard Childress represented Republicans and Independents respectively. In the 40th district, incumbent Republican Assemblymen David Russo and Scott Rumana

wasn’t able to vote, but came to the polling site to get registered to vote. Cipriano stressed the importance of voting and encouraged more to participate.

“It’s great for the country.

It’s great to voice your opinion and be a part of something great.” Looking forward to the election next year, Cipriano recommended to other students, “Get involved, learn some knowledge on the presidential candidates, watch the debates and go from there.”

Sophomore Television and Digital Media major Andrew Yi voted today and also spoke about the importance of voting. “Not a lot of people [vote],” Yi said. “In a lot of countries, people don’t have a choice and we do.”

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ed controllers with their ability to fulfill the function of the controllers in each building, allowing for better hardware redundancy and improved wireless performance.

With help from a network design and installation firm called Aspire Technology Partners, the new Cisco wireless network is being installed alongside the pre­ existing Meru wireless network, with APs being put in along the way, therefore avoiding any negative impact on wireless network during the process.

“In addition to the technical design work and purchasing all of the equipment, there are a lot of logistical details that need to be worked out to make sure all the pieces fit together with as little disruption to network services as possible. We have been working in groups of physically a­djacent buildings we call sites to make the process more efficient,” said Giaccobbe.

Information Technology sent an email to the campus community last Friday announcing the change and asking students to complete a survey evaluating the speed, signal strength, stability and overall performance of the current network. According to Giaccobbe, another survey will be sent out upon completion of the installation next September to “gauge the level of improvement that we hope the network will bring.”

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A multi­million dollar network infrastructure upgrade is currently underway at Montclair State University, replacing the 12­-year-­old wired equipment and the associated wireless networks with the latest equipment from Cisco Inc. to increase the performance, capacity and functionality of overall campus network.

According to Jeff Giaccobe, Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Technology at the university, the entire process is almost halfway over, with installation of the new network completed in Chapin, Russ, Freeman and Dickson Halls, as well as Panzer Athletic Center, Harry Sprague Library and many other academic buildings on the south end of campus. The two buildings which opened this semester, the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences and the Feliciano School of Business, incorporated the upgraded network during their construction. Network installation in the Clove Road residences is almost completed, with work at Hawk Crossings, Sinatra Hall and the Village expected to be finished by the holidays. The network in University Hall will be upgraded between January and March of next year and the remaining residence halls will be completed by July.

Plans for this project have

been underway for the past two years and with the receiving of a New Jersey HETI (Higher Education Technology Infrastructure) Bond in 2014, the Information Technology Division at Montclair State was able to move forward. With the HETI Bond funding half of the project cost and the university covering the other half, Giaccobbe said that “we are able to support this very important and necessary infrastructure upgrade without any additional direct costs to our students.”

The network infrastructure on campus consists of two basic components: the wired portion which includes all the physical cables, switches, routers and jacks, and the wireless portion which provides Wi­Fi connection through wireless access points (APs) and wireless controllers, both of which rely on the wired infrastructure in order to function.

According to Giaccobbe, “Our current wireless network...has frankly struggled to keep up with the increased demand for wireless services on campus and the huge increase in Wi­Fi capable devices that students, faculty and staff use every day.”

MSU­Wifi and MSU­WPA2, the two wireless networks available on campus, which are currently running on APs and controllers from Meru Inc., will be replaced by Cisco APs. The new Cisco switches eliminate the need for dedicat-

“No voter turned away” on Nov. 3 Election Day.

went up against Democrats Paul Vagianos and Christine Ordway in today’s election. “[Voter turnout] is definitely not up to my expectations, but I think it’s right around par with what’s going on around the state,” McArdle said. Civic and Voter Engagement at Montclair State hosted several events in an attempt to increase voter turnout. The organization hosted an event for national Voter Registration Day on Sept. 23 in preparation for this election. At the event, they registered about 150 people, according to McArdle.

“I think people don’t come out to vote because it’s not part of a developed culture,” said Mahnoor Waseem, a junior who also works with Civic and Voter Engagement.

“It’s not the top thing on your mind. Whereas, in some other nations, if it’s Election Day, it’s Election Day and you better get out to the polls. It’s like a habit and it has to be more developed.”

Despite voter apathy and low turnout, many came on Tuesday to make their voice heard.

Student Ismarlyn Cosme was able to vote for the first time ever today. “It was

State and local elections don’t garner the attention that national elections do. However, there’s a greater opportunity to bring about change and have one’s views represented at the state level. Bills brought through the New Jersey legislature often have a more direct and tangible impact on dayto-day life than national legislation.

“There’s so much that affects them,” McArdle said when speaking on the importance of college students voting. “There’s so much [at stake in the] future, whether it’s student loans or whether it’s legislation that deals with the university tuition.”

Incumbents Oliver and Giblin received a combined 84 percent of the vote and successfully retained their seats in New Jersey’s 34th legislative district. Their challengers fell short, as Traier received 13 percent of the vote, while Childress only received 3 percent of the vote.

New Jersey’s 40th district saw a much tighter race, as the Republicans edged the Democrats by only a few thousand votes. Incumbents Russo and Rumana each received 28 per-

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Election: N.J. General Assemblymen Voted In

Students cast their votes in Machuga Heights on Tuesday.

kind of weird because, since it was my first time, I didn’t have [any] experience with the machine or anything,” Cosme said. “At the end, it came out to be a great experience. It’s really nice to know that I’m able to vote.”

Others came for a more specific reason. Dan Stein, an English major at Montclair State, said, “I want to get anyone into office who can rally behind Bernie Sanders, because I want him to be president.”

Junior Michael Cipriano

cent of the vote, while Democrats Ordway and Vagianos each received 22 percent of the vote.

According to the 2010 census, New Jersey’s 34th district contains 205,421 people, but only 14.9 percent of that population showed up to vote today. However, almost double the amount of people showed up to vote in New Jersey’s 40th district. 31.3 percent of the population voted in this district, which contains 216,232 people.

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Rita Henley Jenson on The Women’s Beat: Rape, Murder, Sex for Hire, Lousy Pay and Power Trips

Rita Henley Jenson spoke issues of injustice surrounding womenhood.

Koedi Shakir Contributing Writer Rita Henley Jenson, founder of Women’s eNews, paid a visit to the Montclair State to share her personal journey with students and spread the word about women’s injustices on Oct. 28.

She started the program by telling the audience about the day that she hitchhiked to Ohio State University with her two young children to enroll as a student. She was a low-income single mother who had faced domestic violence for six years.

Still, it took Jenson some time to get back on her feet after experiencing a lifestyle that could have torn her family apart. She worked towards earning her journalism degree from Ohio State University and later went on to receive her graduate degree from Columbia University.

“We had programs at Ohio

State University, programs to support low-income people who might have the capacity to got to college,” said Jenson.

“So, I took some tests and my tuition was paid for by the

Students and faculty gathered to hear Jenson’s presentation.

State, in Paterson, N.J. From her life before and during college, she had so much experience in the real world that many people confided in her.

After discussing her back-

“Young mothers are the heart and soul of the community. You don’t want young mothers to die. It’s not poverty.

It’s preexisting conditions. It’s probably poor medical care.”

- Rita Henley Jenson, Founder of Women’s eNews state. I majored in journalism because it was so much fun.”

Jenson had a fire burning inside of her. She was determined to be a successful journalist and work hard.

She landed her first job not far from the campus of Montclair

ground, Jenson went on to describe the details of women who are struggling financially.

“85 percent of adults on welfare are women taking care of children,” said Jenson.

In such regard, Jenson had the opportunity to create a

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Obama: Criminal Justice and Plans for Reform

Community members gathered to hear Pres. Obama speak in Newark.

that Senators Cory Booker (DN.J.) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) have been working diligently to create this bill and have it move forward.

Both senators, along with other Democrats and Republicans, have also moved a separate criminal justice reform deal through the Senate. This bill would “reduce the mandatory minimum [sentences] for nonviolent offenders, invest in law enforcement and reward prisoners with time off if they complete programs,” making it less likely they’ll commit future crimes, the president said.

“I urgently encourage both the Senate and the House to pass these bills.”

Since part of the president’s Newark visit included him holding a roundtable and visiting Integrity House, he became familiar with several examples of incarcerated people who successfully reentered society.

The president was especially proud of Dquan Rosario, 37, and shared his story. Rosario was arrested for his first drug

website that would cover news about women’s issues, a job that she found perfect for her background. “If you talk about women in poverty and federal legislation that fails to

charge when he was 17 and received a ten-year federal sentence for drug distribution when he was 27. Now, at 37, Rosario has been released and is struggling to find his way without reverting back to his old ways of making a living.

Despite difficulties, Rosario realized he couldn’t continue living how he had before and, instead, began striving to succeed in more positive ways.

This moment of realization came to Rosario while he was still in prison, “sitting in [his] cell, around 2009.” Throughout his life, even while in prison, he experienced great family loss.

“I really had no choice but to strive and push forward,” he explained. “If I wasn’t doing it for myself, I was doing it for my brothers and sisters and my mother and father. I just put my head down and worked hard.”

After leaving prison, Rosario joined Newark’s ReNew program and has been counseled and guided by his probation officer, Kevin Egli, and

Judge Madeline Cox Arleo.

“It wasn’t just me,” Rosario further explained. “I had a lot of help.”

A crucial part of success stories like Rosario’s is working hard and having a good team of people supporting you. “The problem we’re trying to solve here is giving people a foundation through which they can then become productive citizens,” the president said.

ReNew helped Rosario find a job in medical transportation, pursue his EMT certification and become an EMT in Essex County.

“Instead of peddling drugs that are destroying lives,” the president said, “he’s saving lives. He’s making the community better.”

While sharing Rosario’s story, Obama recalled some words Rosario said to him.

“I’m not saying that everything’s easy, but you’ve got to want it yourself.”

The president went on to say that Rosario is not alone in his hard work to achieve success and change his life. “There are so many Americans that desperately want to earn a second chance,” he said. That’s where these legislators Booker and Johnson will help the most.

Before leaving, President Obama expressed his hope for the thousands of others like Rosario in America.

“It’s not too late. There are people who have gone through tough times. They’ve made mistakes, but with a little bit of help, they can get on the right path. That’s what we have to invest in and that’s why I’m so proud of what Newark’s doing.”

recognize and support their needs, you have to talk about violence against women, lack of childcares and wages,” she said. From this opportunity, Jenson was able to bring her news website, Women’s eNews, to life in 2000.

Women’s eNews has a program called “Teen Voices,” which is partnered with a school in Kenya called Daraja Academy. There, the students are able to write about what they are going through. “It’s always powerful,” said Jenson.

She then continued her presentation by straining the importance of black women’s health. “Too many young African American women die giving birth or [in] birth-related [incidents] and it’s preventable,” she said. “50 percent [of childbirth-related deaths] are preventable.”

In the end, Jenson called for action on behalf of her fellow woman sitting in the audience.

“Young mothers are the heart and soul of the community,” said Jenson. “You don’t want young mothers to die.

It’s not poverty. It’s preexisting conditions. It’s probably poor medical care.”

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One Professor’s Dream for a Tuition Free US Therese Sheridan Contributing Writer Imagine attending college without emptying your wallet.

Imagine the feeling of being free from ever-increasing student debt once you graduate.

Sounds like a dream, right?

According to one man, this dream may soon become a reality. Steve Santos Belo has been

an adjunct instructor of New Student Seminar at Montclair State University for four years now. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies and a master’s in public administration. In December 2015, he will have finished a second master’s in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.

With this education comes a price, literally. Santos Belo has

over $100,000 to pay back once he graduates. “I think this is a significant issue, not just for me, but for anyone who has a large debt to pay back,” he said.

Monthly payments to Sallie Mae can be as large as the cost of an apartment. Santos Belo sees this as one of the main reasons that students move back in with their parents upon graduating. “[Student debt] prevents you from having the kind of personal, social and recreational experiences that allow you to flourish as a human being,” Santos Belo said.

He believes that, if debt wasn’t such an issue, more people would be willing to travel the world, get involved in local politics, volunteer with a nonprofit, share their resources and even save money.

On the first day of his semester, Santos Belo told the students in his New Student Seminar class that college could be about earning a degree or it could be about gaining and implementing the skills for higher-level learning in order to change society. He then brought up the College for All Act, legislation that is currently in Congress which would make all four-year, public colleges and universities tuition free.

“Obviously this has direct implications for current and future students at [Montclair State],” Santos Belo said. After he explained this to his class, a student approached him and told him that she wanted to do something about this.

The following week, Santos Belo told students that he

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would facilitate a conversation outside of class about what it would look like to organize for tuition free education at Montclair State. Fifteen students attended the interest meeting. At the next meeting, 26 students attended and, by the third, there were about 40 students in attendance.

Since then, students have been gathering in the lobby of University Hall or in front of the Student Center to raise aware-

This student group is now considering whether to pursue charter status as an official student organization of the Student Government Association.

It also plans on participating in the #MillionStudentMarch, a nationally coordinated rally and march that is already scheduled to take place in over 75 universities and college campuses, including Rutgers, William Paterson, Rowan, Ramapo and Union County College. The

“[Student debt] prevents you from having the kind of personal, social and recreational experiences that allow you to flourish as a human being.”

- Steve Santos Belo, Adjunct Professor ness about minimizing student debt. You can see these students handing out information cards and even playing instruments for the cause. “Throughout this process, student leaders have emerged and the expression Tuition Free US has solidified as a phrase to describe the desire and pursuit of tuition free college at [Montclair State] and in the United States,” Santos Belo said.

event takes place on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 12 p.m.

Santos Belo believes this is a community effort that cannot be accomplished alone. He and the student group that follows him will continue their fight to raise awareness for free college tuition.

For more information, contact TuitionFreeUS@gmail.com or find them on social media a @TuitionFreeUS.

Greeks: Group of Trailblazers Takes Greek Community by Storm Continued from page 1

Pictured above is the wolf, the organization’s mascot, going along with the organization’s motto “For the Strength of the Pack is the Wolf and the Strength of the Wolf is the Pack.”

Jaimee Laurie Staff Writer Coordinator of the LGBTQ Center and the new advisor of Theta Delta Sigma chapter at Montclair State Brian Edwards said that the members of the organization put in so much work when planning for colonization and showed that they were up for the challenge.

When asked what steps he took to help them colonize, Edwards said, “As their advisor, I just made sure they were supported and I checked in regularly, making sure I was present at both their meetings with nationals and meetings with Emily [Cordero], the Coordinator for Greek Life.”

The thought of having an organization like this on campus has never been brought to the attention of the Greek community as a whole until this semester. Once it was a thought, it had to become a reality for the members of Theta Delta Sigma.

Justin DeCicco, a junior whose

pronouns are he/him/his, said, “ I was always interested in Greek Life and I thought it would be amazing to have a type of LGBTQ Greek Life that would be more inclusive. When the idea became a possibility, Kelsea Rowan and I wanted to make it happen.”

The goal of this organization is to give a home to LGBTQ+ students and allies who are looking for a home within the Greek community.

Jenna Marie San Angelo, a junior whose pronouns are she/ her/hers, said, “I had never thought about joining Greek Life before, until an organization like this became a possibility.” When asked why this organization was the one for her, San Angelo said, “Coming out was hard for me, so I wanted to be in a space where I was with like-minded people and people who were going through similar issues as me. I wanted to be a support system and have a support system.”

Many of the members of this

newly colonized organization felt similarly to San Angelo that no organization was the right fit for them until Theta Delta Sigma emerged. Alex Roberts, a freshman whose pronouns are she/her/hers, said, “Knowing that both my parents came from Greek Life, I have always wanted to join the community and I wanted to make sure I picked the right organization.

After Theta Delta Sigma was colonized, I felt it was a good decision to be a part of.”

This organization will shine light on the importance of inclusiveness within the Greek community. Julie Fleming, the Associate Director of Student Involvement, whose pronouns are she/her/hers/they/them/ theirs, said, “What I see coming from this organization is that their presence will help the Greek community be a place anyone feels they can belong to.

They provide an opportunity for people who may not have given Greek Life a second look to consider it as an option to

Photo courtesy of Theta Delta Sigma find a family on campus.”

When the Organization’s hopeful Alpha (President) Kelsea Rowan, whose pronouns are they/them/theirs/she/ her/hers, was asked why Theta Delta Sigma was the organization for them to colonize, she said “ We appreciate that they are a multicultural organization because we understand that identities are important in Queer culture. By calling each other siblings, not brother and sister, we embrace this importance and no other organization would give us this opportunity besides Theta Delta Sigma.”

It is important to the members of Theta Delta Sigma to show that they are passionate about what they stand for.

Cordero, the Coordinator for Greek Life, whose pronouns are she/her/hers, said, “Greek Life can shape your college experience for the better and be a home away from home, creating friendships and bonds that will far exceed your years here at Montclair. The addition of

Theta Delta Sigma provides just another outlet for students to find their own support system and a new home.”

There are many possibilities and a strong support system for this new colony and Edwards hopes that the siblinghood “will strengthen and diversify the larger Greek community at Montclair State University, serve as a model for inclusion for the campus and stay true to themselves and that they will influence their national organization. They have a wonderful opportunity to make their national organization more inclusive. As the only queer-focused chapter, I can’t wait to see the programs and co-sponsorships to come out of this group. It’s going to be great.”

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Weather Have You Confused?

Fight Back Jessica Mahmoud Staff Writer

Top (left): Jersey Garden Mall.

Tank: Dots. Pants: Forever 21.

Necklace and shoes: Rainbow.

Sweater (right): Thrift store. Dress: New York & Company. Necklace: Cookie Lee. Mixing summer and fall pieces together is a great way to create fall outfits. Try repurposing summer dresses by adding cardigans over.

Add matching boots socks and combat boots.

Repurpose summer tops by pairing them with longer pants, like jeans or leggings. These are both more casual outfit ideas that help when you just can’t say goodbye to summer fashion while the sun is still shining.

Shirt and pants: Express.

Shoes: DSW. Hat: Lids.

Accessories can also be repurposed in the fall, like hats and shoes. Both of these look great with fall specific pieces like khaki jeans and long sleeve shirts. You may want to put these aside when sweaters are needed, but while the sun is still out, they are golden.

Dress: thrifted.

Jeans: H&M. Coat: Topshop.

Hat and shoes: Forever 21.

If the sun is not shining and the wind is blowing strong, opt for warmer pieces. Sometimes summer pieces are fall ones in disguise that would never be put away, like jeans. Cuffed jeans are great with combat boots and keep you warm. Sweater dresses don’t always need to be paired with leggings, as jeans work fine as well.

Layer over a warm jacket, throw on a fedora and you’re out the door.

Dress and tights: H&M. Boots: Charlotte Russe.

Top: Forever 21.

Leggings: Athleta.

Boots: Charlotte Russe.

Short sleeve tops are another piece that can be transitioned through layering or just by themselves. Try going for darker colors rather than bright ones to fit the season. For a casual outfit, pair them with jeans or leggings. For a more formal look, tuck one into a skirt or layer it over a sweater dress for a unique outfit. Finish the look with your favorite fall boots.

Dark-colored dresses can be worn almost all year-round, but colors like dark blue, black, maroon and brown look especially great in the fall weather. If it’s cold, add tights and a cardigan. For another layer, try adding a collared top underneath for more warmth. If needed, accessorize with a beanie or scarf. For shoes, opt for boots or even sneakers.

Dress: Forever 21.

Cardigan: Old Navy.

Shoes and socks: Sperry Topsider.

Dresses that aren’t a bright color can be transitioned with everyone’s favorite fall fashion word: layering. To make a bright colored dress more fall appropriate, layer over a darker color cardigan or coat. Add tights or knee socks to stay warm. As usual, boots and a beanie keep the look casual, but stylish.

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What it Means to Be Organic Kimberly Asman Staff Writer Eating organically grown foods has become a huge trend, but a lot of people may not know exactly what eating organic means. Organic is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as “a labeling term that indicates that the food or other agricultural product has been produced through approved methods. Synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation, and genetic engineering may not be used.”

Before deciding why you do or do not want to shop and eat organically, it is essential to be able to find organic products.

The only way to eat a truly organic item is to find the label “USDA organic.” A product

with this label from the USDA must have at least 95 percent organic ingredients, which is as close as labeling will get to fully organic. If something says “made with organic ingredients,” at least 70 percent of the ingredients must be organic. If something has less than 70 percent organic ingredients, any specific organic ingredients may be labeled as organic on the nutrition label.

Keep in mind when looking for labels that, for a company to use the organic label, there is an expensive and lengthy process they need to go through. Small companies, such as local farms that sell their products at farmers markets, may be organic but do not have the means to pay for the label.

Once you are able to identify something that is organic,

you have to understand what that word means. As the USDA definition shows, the word organic has to do with how a food is produced, especially what is put on top of a food in terms of pesticides. The only aspect of the organic definition that has to do with what is inside of a food is that it does not allow genetic engineering.

If something is genetically engineered, there is a chance that means that it was enhanced nutritionally, which would change the nutrition content and could improve it. Genetic engineering could also refer to putting something in a food that would keep away pests or help something grow more efficiently. In this case, the nutrition content would not be changed by genetic engineering.

Genetic engineering is one

aspect of being organic that has the potential to change the nutrition content of a food, but in most cases, the nutrition content of something is not affected by being organic. In the majority of organic foods, that means that synthetic fertilizers and products were not used to help the product grow.

In terms of organic animal products such as meat or eggs, things get a little more complicated. Essentially, animals who are used to make organic products must eat organic feed for most of their life. In these situations, being organic does not have any effect on nutrition content. Saying that something organic is nutritionally superior to something that is not organic is a very common misconception. It is important to realize that this is not true when mak-

Photos courtesy of wikipedia.org ing a decision on what to buy.

Because organic items, especially produce, tend to be significantly more expensive than their conventional twin, you should take all information into consideration. If you are trying to buy the more nutritional option, most of the time buying conventional is fine. If you are looking to reduce your intake of foods grown with pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, buying organic may be the better option for you. If you are interested in the environment, organic may be the better option for you as well.

Knowing information about what the term means can help you make the most logical and practical decision for you.

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15.00 / HR, BABYSITTER FOR 2 SMALL CHILDREN, BLOOMFIELD Seeking a reliable, friendly, patient & responsible sitter for 4 year-old girl & 3 year-old boy. 28 hrs / week, Mon – Thurs, 8 am – 3:30 p.m. Special Ed Major a plus. Salary based on exp. Please call Alex (973) 9516854 or Email: Alexandradaste@hotmail.com. $30-$40.00 / HR, DJ / MC MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT CO., BERGEN COUNTY Triple Platinum DJ Entertainment (www.3platinum.com) is looking to hire outgoing MCs / DJs. Must be comfortable speaking into a microphone in front of large groups of people. We are more interested in an MC. The DJ part is easy. We will train prospective entertainers & supply all equipment . Having your own car is a must & living near Bergen County is important, as most of our events are in Bergen Co. and surrounding areas. Please call Anthony for more information & possible interview at (800) 596-4772.

18.00 / HR, AFTER-SCHOOL BABYSITTER, MONTCLAIR Seeking reliable babysitter for our 2 kids, ages 6 & 10 Mon - Fri 3-4:30 p.m. Responsibilities include bus stop pick-up, homework help, supervision of snack / lunch preparation, and playing. Walking distance from Montclair State University. Email: annebaney@ gmail.com $15 / HR, BABYSITTER(S), WALKING DISTANCE FROM MSU Seeking babysitters who are willing to sit part-time on an as-needed basis. Walking distance from MSU. Needed for Saturday evenings & potential other days /nights as needed. Babysitter will not always be watching all three children at once. We have two boys (age 8) w/ severe special needs & a 4 month old girl. Care for the boys is not difficult. Children will be in bed on Saturday evenings when a babysitter is here. Email: Jennynolan11@gmail.com w/ questions or for more info. $15-20.00/HR, AFTER SCHOOL SITTER, GLEN RIDGE Seeking a babysitter for two girls, age 11 & 13 for after-school Mon-Fri, approx. 3-6:00 p.m. (exact hours TBA) effective immediately. You must have positive enrgy, be kind, punctual & enthusiastic. Duties include school pickup, preparing afer-school snacks, driving to various after-school acitivities. Must have a clean driving record & local references. Start ASAP. Email: sheetalgupta@yahoo.com

Help Wanted THE STAR LEDGER, IMMEDIATE OPENINGS, MONTVILLE The Star Ledger has several openings available in our Montville printing facility. Work is on our Production Line & requires standing, bending, twisting & lifting.

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Hrs. 4:30-6:30 p.m. M-F, $12 / hr. Also would like to use this person for occasional weekend sitting! Must have references Email: coll2101@outlook.com. $15 00 / HR, AFTER-SCHOOL SITTER, GLEN RIDGE Seeking a reliable, fun & friendly After-School Sitter for 2 children (5 & 9 yrs old) in Glen Ridge. Hours are 3-5:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. Must have own car for afterschool pick-ups & to drive to a few activities. Some light homework with 3rd grader. Immediate Start. $15/ hour. Call Julie at (973) 558-2246 or Email: j14albers@gmail.com. $15-18.00 / HR, AFTER-SCHOOL NANNY FOR ONE ADORABLE 2ND GRADE GIRL, MONTCLAIR Seeking awesome Nanny for school pickups, transport to & from activities, homework assistance, snack / dinner preparation. Must have a current, clean driving record. Car will be provided. Start ASAP. Email: Info@Adventurenannies.com.

GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY, CEDAR GROVE We are a growing consulting & training firm located in Cedar Grove, NJ., looking for a part-time office admin to work on selective projects including helping with training calendar, event planning, managing content (website, social media, blogs), web research, creating & editing content, answering phones, contacting clients, & helping to manage the company. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, willing to learn, high energy, & trustworthy. This job is not for everyone, as we are in a high paced & high growth firm meaning your role will evolve quickly. We also have a social mission, & we are only looking for people who “believe” in our mission & vision. Candidates MUST have the following qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent (Preference given to JRs & SRs or MBA), fluent in English, Confident while respectful, Power Computer user & skillful w / Microsoft Office, social media tools, & preferably Word Press. Able to work in the U.S, w/o sponsorship, & willing to learn. As a training company, a “bonus” is unlimited learning.

Must be able to work 20 hours a week at a minimum on a project / freelance basis. If you fit the profile, complete the job candidate form at https://pmoadvisory. wufoo.com/forms/office-assistant-candidate-form/. $15.00/HR, AFTER SCHOOL SITTER, CEDAR GROVE Seeking a babysitter for two fun boys, ages 2 &5 (both potty trained) for after-school 2 days per week, approx. 5-7:30 p.m. as well for once a week from 5-10:00 p.m. (exact hours TBD). Duties would include school pickup, limited dinner prep, and playing. Must be a reliable driver and must have reference. We are located at the Cedar Grove/Little Falls border right off Montclair Ave. Start ASAP (babysitter needed as soon as 11/5). Email: Knorman1@gmail.com

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Youth Need To Go To The Booth

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lection Day was on Tuesday, but according to Rutgers Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, “three-quarters of Garden State residents [were] completely unaware [of] any [upcoming] election.” Needless to say, Nov. 3, 2015 came as quite a surprise to many New Jersey voters.

However, no one was surprised by Election Day’s extremely low voter turnout. The unofficial results uncovered that less than 30 percent of registered voters cast their vote in a majority of New Jersey counties. Essex County, in particular, had a voter turnout of only 12.06 percent. While voter turnout has been incredibly low in recent years, many speculate that this year may end up being the lowest yet.

It is evident that these numbers should be higher, especially due to the ease and im-

portance of voting. By hitting just a few buttons, voters have the ability to alter their nation’s future. By declining to do so, too many people neglect one of their most basic and important rights as an American citizen.

While the country as a whole lacks high voter turnout, college students have especially low rates of voter turnout. For the 2012 Presidential Election, the U.S. Census Bureau found that only 38 percent of people ages 18 to 24 made their way to the voting booth. With the future on the line, college students need to stop making excuses.

Voting is a simple process.

American citizens over 18 can register to vote when renewing a driver’s license at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Just 30 days later, one becomes a registered voter. Come Election Day, people go to the polling stations, usually nearby their place of residence, and by pressing

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buttons, they have the ability to select the leaders of their town, state or country. It is that easy.

Many college students excuse themselves from elections because of their lack of political knowledge, but even that has become pain-free since the creation of the Internet. Most media sources have Twitter, Facebook and even Snapchat accounts. By following them, anyone can become a more informed citizen just by reading their newsfeed on social media. Learning about politics in a small way each day can create a more informed generation.

Since college students already utilize social media, there is no harm in following CNN, if doing so increases their political awareness.

College students are usually not interested in elections due to the bland subject matter and it is true. Tax reform is boring. Yet, even if a politician runs

on a platform of tax reform, it is still important. Today’s colleges students clearly are not deeply affected by tax reforms, but tomorrow’s college graduates will be. By taking interest today, college students will be able to understand the future they are creating and how it will affect them.

Increased voter turnout among college students will force politicians to take a second look at the concerns of the youth of this country. At this point, many politicians focus on the concerns of senior citizens because they time after time come out to vote. When college students make voting a priority, politicians will no longer overlook them. College students have the ability to force their concerns about education and job creation to the forefront of policy debates, if only they show that they care about it by voting.

Question of the Week: Do you think it is important to vote?

Why or why not?

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“In my opinion, I don’t think it is important to vote. I don’t think it really matters. I don’t think I’m really affected by it.

I don’t really care about politics. I wasn’t raised that way, so it doesn’t really matter to me.”

- Margot Byrne Freshman, Exercise Science

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“I think it is important because at least we are allowed to vote. In [some] countries, they can’t even vote and if they are allowed to vote, it is a faux election.”

- Jonas Avancena Sophomore, Biology

“Yes. Everyone should have a say and be part of the community.”

“Voting is important because, if you want something done in your nation, then you are going to have to have someone who is going to bring it.”

- Azizah Hamdeh Senior, Math Education

- Laura Guevera Sophomore, Biology

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Today, all American citizens are lucky enough to have the ability to influence change within the nation. Just decades ago, that was not the case. People fought for years to gain the right to vote and it is a responsibility that cannot and should never be taken lightly. Many countries refuse elections to their people, but in the United States, people are able to determine their fate and elect officials to different roles within the government. Citizens need to take advantage of this opportunity.

Even though the phrase “your vote counts” seems cliché, it’s true. Everyone has a vote that is equally important.

By showing interest through voting, college students have the ability to have their concerns addressed. After all, one vote has the ability to create a huge change.

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New devices optimize water fountain experience

ontclair State University has made many improvements over the last year. HowEMILY ROVNER ever, no imOPINION provement EDITOR has amazed more than the new water fountains placed in the School of Business and Center for Environmental and Life Sciences.

Of course, water fountains seem like a mundane, forgettable aspect of the two new state-of-the-art buildings, but these are not just any old water fountains.

Years ago, Montclair State decided to place the first Elkay de-

vices on campus. The most recognized and commonly-used Elkay product is their EZH2O machine, which is located outside of the Rathskeller, in the Student Recreation Center and at other locations around campus.

Although these water fountains are in areas with a high volume of ongoing foot traffic, few people rarely stop to recognize and to pay tribute to these godly devices. But, the EZH2O is truly one of the best parts of Montclair State University.

Since the implementation of the EZH2O in the lower level of the Student Center, over 50,000 water bottles have been refilled at that location. This means that just one EZH2O station has saved more than 50,000 disposable water bottles from

finding themselves a new home in a landfill. That number is remarkable and will only continue to grow with the addition of several more units in the new buildings.

Not to mention, the units around campus are extremely clean. This is thanks to the small sensor located in the middle of the device that is able to detect a water bottle’s physical presence. In turn, the built-in sensor does not require anyone to place their hands on the EZH2O machine in order to fill a water bottle. This brings an end to the problems commonly associated with water fountains: germs.

By using a sensor, the EZH2O prevents the transfer of germs because there are no buttons to push in order to fill a water bottle. Since there are two

In response to “Ben Carson’s ProGun Argument Blasted” by Nicholas Da Silva, published on Oct. 8, 2015.

In response to “America Leaves Heroes in the Dust” by Daniel Falkenheim, published on Oct. 8, 2015.

“The author is permitted to have his opinion, but a person that stands by and lets someone kill them is never better off than someone that fights back. It was as true in World War II as it is today. When the Oregon School killer had time to interview the victims, an armed citizen would have had ample opportunity to return fire and end the killing much sooner. The idea of making areas where people become helpless victims is just stupid.”

“Thank you for defending those caught between the clenched, grinding jaws of a monstrous mentality. The world is in the hands of ‘people’ who have forsaken their humanity. God help us. Your article is outstanding.

Keep up the good work!”

sity’s ‘inaction’ in the matter of Emma Sulkowicz. The university’s Title IX investigation ruled in favor of the alleged assailant. Further, the New York Police have found no credible evidence for the alleged sexual assault and the New York DA’s office has found that there was no case.”

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JGCitygin In response to “Redefining Feminism: Derlina Dias” by Elena Medina, published on Oct. 15, 2015.

Citizen Smith In response to “‘Mood’ of Montclair State Fashion” by Amanda Williams, published on Oct. 8, 2015.

“Great post with different dress styles. I am not in the fashion industry, but my passion and love for fashion is still there.”

separate areas that dispense water, one for drinking and one for filling water bottles, there is no concern of germs from others’ mouths coming in contact with the area that dispenses water for bottles. This serves as a great triumph for germaphobes across campus. By greatly reducing the amount of germs on the actual device, students and faculty are able to stay healthy and hydrated even during cold and flu season.

While running across campus between classes, one does not have time to wait for any regular water fountain to fill up their bottle. The EZH2O is able to complete this task in just a few seconds because the EZH2O refrigerated models are able to generate an impressive 1.1 gallons per minute. This eliminates

Fashion News In response to “Red Hawk Statue: Students Responses Fly High,” published on Oct. 8, 2015.

“You can’t actually be serious with this. How many students did you really interview in this piece? The outrage has not changed. The problem is there is no outlet for it. How can it represent the intelligence of students or their fighting spirit if students had no say in whether their fees would pay for this?

What exactly do you base this opinion on, the words of Susan Cole?”

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the need to stand in line to fill up a water bottle, as this device has the ability to reduce wait time and get everyone to class on time due to its ease.

It is clear that the Elkay’s EZH2O is one of the greatest additions Montclair State has ever made. While it may be ineffective to place the $1,000 device in older, outdated buildings, it is imperative that they are placed in all new and updated buildings in the future.

Montclair State students are lucky to go to a school that has the EZH2O, but would be even more lucky if they began to pop-up all around campus.

Emily Rovner, a Political Science and Jurisprudence major, is in her first year as Opinion Editor for The Montclarion.

We at The Montclarion have created “The Voices In Our Webs” in an effort to provide an open forum for the unheard voices of our community.

All comments are edited for grammar and spelling. It is at The Montclarion’s discretion to abstain from printing any comments deemed offensive to staff, students or persons in particular.

Main editorials appear on the first page of the Opinion section. They are unsigned articles that represent the opinion of the editorial board on a particular issue.

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

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‘Girl Gods’ Storm Kasser Theadora LeCour Entertainment Editor

On Oct. 22, Guggenheim Award-winner and Seattle based choreographer, Pat Graney and her company used dance to examine the world of women and rage in Kasser Theater. Through interviews with female family and friends across generations, Graney began her exploration of the collective feminine mind. What she found was simmering anger underneath the surface.

Women are just as capable of rage as men, so how are they to express this in their culture?

Girl Gods drew from stories of women in the late 20th century.

Short scenes included a little girl with a doll, an aproned woman stuffing a chicken, a group of women eating an invisible amount of food and a woman squeezing into a toddlersized outfit. Themes of emotional suppression and sacrifice threaded the segments of the 70-minute performance together.

With background in writing, visual art, movement and performance, Graney created something that did not resemble a traditional play at all. A rock music number followed by a silent movement piece left many viewers with no idea of what was to come next. From the looks of the audience, some enjoyed this unpredictability more than others.

Girl Gods openly criticized and attacked several societal norms.

More specifically, it attacked the culture that is designed to oppress women. In the show, we see how

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A ‘Girl Gods’ dancer captures trauma on stage.

a culture that dictates a woman’s occupation, fashion, eating habits and much more transforms into a pervasive and threatening entity, a lifestyle that would be as uncomfortable as wearing clothing for toddlers or not being able to earn a living on your own. The bodies of the dancers were dramatically emphasized through the use of costumes and nudity. The women wore dresses that were revealing and/or ultra-feminine to draw attention to the female sex.

What was exemplary about Girl Gods

was its communication of these themes through movement. The dancers were highly skilled and flexible in their performance. However, on all nights, the audience had mixed feelings of the piece.

Domestic violence, eating disorders and isolation made Girl Gods quite dark at times. This is where theatre gets interesting because messages reached the audience without dialogue on stage. The only actual talking in the show were short audio clips of interviews with participants in the project—

and these were extremely fragmented.

Beneath the choreography of the show, the audience could find a million stories. It would be incredibly difficult to pin down an agreedupon meaning, but what is agreed is that movement is unspoken language.

Whether you appreciated Graney’s display or not, Girl Gods brought a new style of performance art to the Kasser.

Neon Indian Rides the Wave with ‘VEGA INTL. Night School’

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Tiffany Saez Production Editor

Alan Paloma performing at Festival Sudoeste in 2011.

2015 has seen some of the pioneers of the retro-esque chillwave movement move away from the eccentric musical genre and more toward generic indie sounds, as was the case with Toro y Moi’s What For and Twin Shadow’s Eclipse (two albums that took some warming up to). One would expect the same from Neon Indian, given the fact that the band and its frontman Alan Palomo have been riding the waters of the chillwave genre for some time now.

Riding the wave rather than venturing out, however, has appeared to work for Neon Indian given the success of their latest album, VEGA INTL. Night School. With the release of this album, Neon Indian has brought back meaning to the chillwave genre. Unlike 2011’s Era Extrana, the band’s third studio album does not feel overly synthesized and definitely possesses more emotion than predecessors. It does not feel as groundbreaking as the band’s debut album, Psychic Chasm. Even so, VEGA INTL. Night School reigns as the most danceable of Neon Indian’s albums.

All throughout the record, Palomo gives his listeners enough chorus to jive to, all while presenting well-put-together, deep-synthesized melodies that result in an aesthetically pleasing palate conducive to listening. By infusing the synths that defined 1980s America with the cumbia-styled beats of Latin American dance music, the first single on the album, “Annie,” combines the two worlds that inspired Monterreyborn Alan Palomo. It is not as cohesive with the rest of the tracks on the

album, but still provides a good first impression to the listener. Much of VEGA INTL. Night School picks up around the third track, “Street Level,” which sets listeners up on a journey that does not ease off until the album’s end.

Sounding like a circa 2011 Toro y Moi song, the ‘80s-inspired “The Glitzy Hive” jumps straight in with its jovial chorus and funky bass line that are eventually cut with a clever ambient outro. “The Glitzy Hive” is an overall feel-good track that complements the ambience of the rest of this album. Its groovy rhythm, along with the emanated pulsing sounds of “Slumlord” and the catchy chorus of “61 Cygni Ave.,” leaves the listener wanting more; that is, until the album closes with Palomo channeling his inner Prince on “News from the Sun (live bootleg),” a track that, while not an actual live bootleg, makes one wonder how far Palomo has come from being that peculiar kid on the synthesizer to this unruffled individual showing off his smooth vocals.

With its quirky ‘80s synth funk and lo-fi recording techniques, it is hard to tell whether Palomo’s efforts to capture the hipster zeitgeist in VEGA INTL. Night School are deliberate, because everything about this album—from its melodies to its instrumentals— comes off as natural and nonchalant. This particular appeal of VEGA INTL. Night School is apparent at all levels and the album is a cohesive listen that enlivens listeners while sedating them.

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‘The 33’ Brings True Story of Chilean Miners to Light

Julia Siegel Staff Writer

On Friday, Oct. 30, I was very fortunate to attend the press conference for the upcoming film, The 33.

The press conference panel consisted of actors Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro and Lou Diamond Phillips, director Patricia Riggen, producer Mike Medavoy and author Hector Tobar, who wrote the book the film is based on.

When seeing the film the night before, I was taken aback by the power and raw emotion the film brought scene after scene. The story is a miracle and recounts the true events of the fateful 69 days in 2010 in which 33 Chilean miners were trapped 200 stories beneath the Earth’s surface and survived. I remember watching the miners being brought up to the surface one by one on CNN, but after seeing the film, I realized that I did not know any of the real story.

The film is written beautifully and recounts the tale of how 33 men survived underground with limited food, water and clean air.

Before the crews that were feverishly working to find them broke through and were able to deliver food and water, the miners survived on a three day food supply for 18 days. In all honesty, I was amazed that all of the men survived that long.

I won’t spoil the rest, but there were three additional times during the film that I thought they would not make it out alive.

The film is great as well because it includes the perspective of the families

Actors of The 33 at a press conference.

that camped outside the gates of the collapsed mine.

When Medavoy first toyed with the idea of the film, he wanted to make sure the families’ pivotal role was shown. “I start[ed] thinking not only about the miners, but rather about the fact that the families were there, that somebody needed to get them out,” Medavoy said.

Showing both the families and the miners added a lot of emotion to the film. However, the real emotion shined through in every actor’s performance. I was surprised to hear how passionate everyone on the panel was about making this film and wanting to keep it real.

This was achieved greatly in part by the 33 miners visiting the set each day to help out.

The actors spent time with their real-life counterparts, allowing them to show their emotional connection to the story on-screen.

Phillips portrays Luis “Don Lucho” Urzua, the miner in charge of keeping the others safe and alive.

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speaking actor, it was hard for Phillips to communicate with Urzua. Instead of talking with him, Phillips spent most of his time watching Urzua’s body language.

“This man felt like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders. He spent his entire life in a mine. This was his life. This was his passion.

This was his pride,” Phillips said. He went on to say that seeing the “quiet dignity” of Urzua’s body language was the key for successfully portraying his role.

Banderas, who played a fellow miner in the film, said that his performance was inspired by watching Mario Sepulveda’s leadership and never-giveup attitude. Banderas was also moved by all of the miners’ attitudes about the accident. “One of the things that they all say to you is that ‘we are not heroes.’ That is very important in the movie.

What we see [are] human beings that make mistakes eventually,” said Banderas.

The idea of herocism was brought up again by

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Santoro, another actor on the panel. He felt that his character, Minister of Mining Laurence Golborne, was not a hero and did not want to portray him as a hero. Golborne told Santoro that his strength to save the miners came from the encouragement of the families, which is well showcased in the film.

Santoro also felt that there was not a standout hero in the film, but rather a collective hero. “I think there is a hero. It’s courage, strength of the miners, love, desperation, pain from the families and the presence and pressure of the media there and all these people together, the power of unity of everyone getting together to really try to get this done.

So, it’s hard to say who is the hero. I don’t think there’s a hero. I think it’s much beyond that,” said Santoro.

In addition, the film seemed very real due to the acting and filming on-location. Riggen explained that the film was shot entirely in Chile for the family camp

scenes and Columbia for the mine scenes. Riggen said it compared to making two films because each had different casts, crews and countries, making the shoot very challenging.

“There were no sets in this entire movie. We shot the whole movie inside a real mine. We walked 35 times into a mine [for] 14 hours a day, six days a week with all these men. We were living and working under very tough conditions of danger, of bad air, no food, no bathrooms, no nothing down there. It is the real thing,” said Riggen.

Lastly, the film ends by giving a brief update on the miners. This revealed that they were never compensated for the accident. It was appalling to hear that these men who almost lost their lives were given nothing in return.

Riggen and Medavoy both felt that they could not do the film without having the miners involved. They made all 33 men a part of the film contract to allow them to be compensated fairly for their story. It was relieving to hear that, five years later, the men are finally getting some money out of their tragedy, especially because most are still very poor and cannot get mining jobs due to their fame.

Overall, I encourage everyone to see this inspiring film. It is truly touching and powerful. You cannot understand what happened unless you actually take the time to see it. The 33 hits theaters nationwide on Friday, Nov. 13.

Montclair State University presents a series of lectures, films and special events.

Fall 2015: October 7 – November 19

What We can Learn from the Dutch and their Relationship with Water The Rising Tide program explores the Dutch and their uneasy relationship with water, as well as what New Jersey, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, can learn from the Dutch experience.

In addition, the program addresses related themes such as the Dutch historical legacy in New Jersey and New York, and the history of our understanding of the sea and natural disasters from a local and global perspective.

This series is organized by Montclair State University’s College of Science and Mathematics, Harry A. Sprague Library, Global Education Center, College of the Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, WMSC Radio and the Office of Civic Engagement

This series was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this series do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

Additional support has been provided by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Montclair Public Library, Montclair Historical Society, Greener Bloomfield, Montclair Environmental Commission, the MSU PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies, Jacob Leisler Institute and Montclair TV34.

Images are courtesy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

For further information visit the Rising Tide website at montclair.edu/csam/rising-tide

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Fassbender Revives Steve Jobs Diego Coya Staff Writer

leased and the audience sees how Jobs’ relationships with his coworkers and family are starting to get hectic. The final act is in 1998, when the iMac is released.

I was really looking forward to Steve Jobs because of the immense talent of the cast. After watching this movie, I can confidently say that this is 2015’s The Social Network. In other words, this movie is absolutely spectacular and completely Oscarworthy.

Another reason for the comparison with The Social Network is that it is written by the same screenwriter, Aaron Sorkin. Steve Jobs is a movie that has no violence, drugs or sex. It is a film that has nothing but dialogue, yet the movie somehow grasps your attention and the conversations are so intense and fascinating that you honestly aren’t con-

cerned with the runtime.

Fassbender delivers the best performance by a male actor this year so far. He brought such intensity and emotion to his role that I was convinced that he actually was Steve Jobs playing himself. He 100 percent nails it in every scene.

The rest of the cast is incredible and everyone delivers such a great performance. Sometimes, you forget that these are actors acting for a movie. It’s as if we’re looking at real people having arguments.

I cannot recommend this film enough. Even if you are someone who does not really know anything about the history of Apple, I implore everyone to go see it. Not only will this film be nominated for many Academy Awards, it will be one of the most memorable movies of 2015.

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Steve Jobs is a biopic chronicling the life of Apple founder, Steve Jobs. It is directed by Danny Boyle and stars Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels.

Steve Jobs is the second biopic about the creator of Apple to come out in recent years. The difference between this film and the 2011 film Jobs, starring Ashton Kutcher, is that, rather than doing a traditional biography, telling the person’s life story and showing his whole lifespan on the big screen, this film has a structure that is similar to a three-act play and only spans certain portions of Jobs’ life.

The first act takes place in 1984, when the Macintosh was released and we see part of Jobs’ family life. The second act takes place in 1988, when the new computer called the Cube is being re-

The real Steve Jobs speaks at a press conference.

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Screeching to a Halt

Surprising loss in first round of NJAC Tournament ends hopes of repeat Daniel Falkenheim Assistant Sports Editor

The Red Hawks’ season came to a screeching halt when they lost in the first round of the New Jersey Athletic Conference tournament on Oct. 31.

Montclair State was the third seed in the NJAC tournament, but they were unable to come up with a win against sixthseeded Rutgers-Newark. The womens’ soccer team lost 1-0 to Rutgers-Newark, marking the first time the Red Hawks have ever lost to the team.

The women held the Scarlet Raiders to zero shots in the first half, but couldn’t convert any of their own opportunities. Senior forward Martina Landeka missed one wide immediately after a corner from junior defender Erin Sullivan at the 27:15 mark of the first half.

The Red Hawks were able to record three shots in the final five minutes of the first half, but two missed high and Veronika Tueros, the Raiders’ senior goalkeeper, was able to make a save on the other.

Montclair State started the

The Red Hawks will learn on Nov. 9 if they will participate in the NCAA Tournament.

half by out-shooting RutgersNewark by a 4-2 margin, but nothing materialized for either team.

However, the Scarlet Raiders scored the game’s only goal at the 67:19 mark when junior midfielder Cristina Estremera scored off a free kick following a foul on Montclair State.

The Red Hawks were unable to score and ultimately lost 1-0.

The Red Hawks were eliminated from the NJAC tournament. Now, they’ll be counting on a little bit of luck if they compete in the NCAA Division III Tournament. They’ll have to wait until Nov. 9, which is when the seeding for the tour-

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nament is released, to find out.

All is not lost, though. The women’s soccer team saw seven of their players named to the All-NJAC team. Landeka was named Midfielder of the Year and was joined by Sullivan on the First Team. Senior midfielder Shawna Grabowski was named to the All-NJAC Second

Team along with sophomore forward Tyler Madison and sophomore midfielder Heather Sootkoos. Two of the team’s freshmen, midfielder Ashley Koester and defender Amanda Eustice, were honorable mentions.

The team closed their season with two consecutive 1-0 road victories. Grabowski scored the game’s only goal in their victory over Swarthmore College on Oct. 24. Swarthmore College came into the game with a 131-1 record, but were unable to convert on any of their 10 shots.

Freshman goalkeeper Erinne Finlayson earned the shutout and made two saves.

The Red Hawks were able to control their game against Rutgers-Newark on Oct. 24 as they held the Scarlet Raiders to zero shots on-net for the entire game.

Landeka scored the team’s only goal at the 72:23 mark which was enough to push the team to a 1-0 victory over RutgersNewark.

Additionally, the women’s soccer team finished out their season on a four game shutout streak.

NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship Spot on the Line Montclair State vs. Rutgers-Camden

Rematch of Last Season’s Final Nov. 7 - MSU Soccer Park 6 p.m.

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Football Loses Tough Matchup Against Wesley Alex Hand Staff Writer

After succumbing to a loss against the TCNJ Lions on Oct. 24, the Montclair State Red Hawks hosted the Wesley College Wolverines on Halloween in hopes of keeping their pride afloat, given that the odds of squeezing out a post-season berth now appear all the more bleak. However, Wesley proved to be too much for the Red Hawks, as Montclair State was defeated in the cool autumn wind 56-22.

Wesley College entered the game against the Red Hawks undefeated and had left that way. Wolverine quarterback Joe Callahan threw for 447 yards and six touchdowns and running back Jamar Baynard rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns, as they marched

their way to an 8-0 record, leaving Montclair State at 3-5.

On the Wolverines’ first possession from play, the undefeated college compiled a 13-play, 80-yard drive that was capped off by a nine-yard touchdown route to Cappadonna Miller with 10:16 left on the clock.

Wesley College would also score another touchdown as Callahan connected with James Okikie 23-yards out while being assisted by Baynard, who drove the initial 23-yards with 6:24 left on the clock, leaving the score at 14-0.

The following possession

by Montclair was lost as Wesley forced a three-and-out, drove the ball 57-yards over three completions and scored via Okikie again.

Montclair State quickly responded with a 43-yard bomb

to wide receiver Julanee Prince to make it 21-6 with 2:43 left in the first, but Wesley volleyed as Bryce Shade hauled in a 59-yard touchdown that would tack the scoreboard to 28-6 Wolverines.

The Red Hawks brought it back by converting a dire thirdand-three via Joe Schultz 16yard reception. Running back John DiStefano finished the score by racing down the sidelines for a 16-yard touchdown as Montclair State pulled the scores closer together at 28-13 Wesley with 13:08 left prior to halftime.

In Wesley’s first play of their possession, Baynard popped off for 42-yards that was shortly followed by a four-yard route from Callahan to Shade, increasing the score to 35-13 with 8:34 left on the clock. Montclair State kicker Ryan Deleon shot

a 33-yard field goal through the uprights to help ease the pain of the score difference and, although the Red Hawks shed a lot of time off the clock in their previous drive, Callahan hit Baynard coming out of the backfield for a 57-yard pass play down to the Red Hawk five-yard line with 26 seconds left in the half. Baynard took it into the end zone and bumped the score to 42-16 at the half.

Montclair State then compiled a 17-play, 80-yard drive that included three third-down conversions. Davies would eventually find Aaron Williams in the end zone with 5:25 left as the Birds cut the deficit to 42-22.

After a 16-play, 90-yard drive by the Wolverine offense, Wesley stuck the dagger in as Baynard totaled 53-yards in that drive alone while also finishing

the drive with a 14-yard score with 13:06 left on the clock in the fourth with the score tallied at 49-22.

Wesley defender Anthony Brinkley sealed the game with an interception on Montclair State’s first play in the following possession. Callahan would later hit Kyle George in the end zone for another score.

Davies would finish 20-of30 with 190 yards and three touchdowns, while Denzel Nieves would rack up 78 yards off of 17 carries. Shultz led the team in receptions with five for 44-yards.

Montclair State will be traveling out to Frostburg State in Maryland this coming Saturday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. to face the 6-2 Bobcats.

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Red Hawk Roundup Upcoming Games

Nov. 5 - NJAC Volleyball Semifinals:

Montclair State vs.

Kean University 7 p.m.

Panzer Athletic Center

Nov. 6 - Swiming and Diving Dual Meet:

Montclair State vs.

Drew University

5:30 p.m.

Panzer Athletic Pool

Nov. 7 - NJAC Football:

Montclair State vs.

Frostburg State

1 p.m.

Frostburg, Md. Nov. 8 - Cross Country:

NJIT Invitational Time TBA Newark, N.J.

Nov. 13 - Men’s Basketball:

Montclair State vs.

Baruch College

7:30 p.m.

New York, N.Y.

Field Hockey

Volleyball

Men’s Soccer

Montclair State will host the NJAC Semifinals at Panzer Athletic Center against Kean University on Nov. 5. The winner of that match will meet on Nov. 7 against the winner of the second Semfinal.

The Red Hawks defeated Rowan University in the NJAC Semifinals on Oct. 28. The team will host RutgersCamden for the NJAC finals on Nov. 7 at MSU Soccer Park.

Cross Country The Red Hawks will particpate in the NJIT Invitational on Nov. 8 and then prepare for the NCAA Regional meet on Nov. 14 in Castile, N.Y.

Nov. 14 - Cross Country:

NCAA Regional Meet

Time TBA Castile, N.Y.

Upcoming Games

The Red Hawks fell to Rowan UniverNov. 14 - NJAC Football: sity in the NJAC Semi Montclair State vs. finals and will have to

Kean University wait to find out if they 1 p.m. will be participating in Sprague Field

the NCAA Division III Field Hockey ChampiNov. 15 - Women’s onship.

Basketball:

Montclair State vs.

Ithaca College

2 p.m.

Panzer Athletic Center

Nov. 16 - Women’s Basketball:

Montclair State vs.

Vassar College

6 p.m.

Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Swimming and Diving Both Montclair State teams swept the competition in a dual meet against Division II Adelphi University.

Both teams improved to 2-2 on the season and will return to action against Drew University on Nov. 6

Nov. 17 - Men’s Basketball:

Montclair State vs.

Washington College

7:30 p.m.

Chestertown, Md.

Nov. 20-22 - Swimming and Diving:

Franklin and

Marshall College

Invite

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NJAC Award Winners Martina Landeka - Women’s Soccer - NJAC Midfielder of the Year Martina Landeka, Erin Sullivan - Women’s Soccer - All-NJAC First Team Shawna Grabowski, Tyler Madison, Heather Sootkoos - Women’s Soccer - All-NJAC Second Team Ashley Koester, Amanada Eustice - Women’s Soccer - All-NJAC Honorable Mention Damian Bziukiewicz - Men’s Soccer - NJAC Offensive Player of the Week - 1st Honor in 2015 Damian Bziukiewicz - Men’s Soccer - NJAC Midfielder of the Year - Second Straight Honor Damian Bziukiewicz, Kyle Goodwin, Mike Olla - Men’s Soccer - All-NJAC First Team John Starner, Mike Taranto, Rafael Terci, Mike Saalfrank - Men’s Soccer - All-NJAC Second Team http://montclairathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/images/2015/4/13/GuillenAOW15.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_aotw http://montclairathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?image_path=/ images/2015/9/7/StrussAOW2015.jpg&thumb_prefix=rp_aotw

Who’s Hot This Week Damian Bziukiewicz Men’s Soccer

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Bziukiewicz earned his second straight NJAC Midfielder of the Year honor and also earned NJAC Offensive Player of the Week after Montclair State secured the NJAC Regular Season Title.

CAreer Stats Games Played: 39 Goals: 17 Assists: 17

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Sydney Stein Women’s Swimming and Diving

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Stein helped Montclair State improve their record to 2-2 after winning both long distance freestyle events and the 200 meter event against Division II Adelphi University.

Current Stats 1000m Free Time: 11:11.08 500m Free Time: 5:27.99

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Mets Dig Their Own Grave in First World Series Since 2000 Thomas Formoso Sports Editor

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The New York Mets made an improbable run to the 2015 World Series and seemed to be on a mission to finish their first World Series Championship on top in 29 years. Unfortunately, the Kansas City Royals, participating in their second straight World Series, took advantage of a montage of Mets fielding errors and won their second title since 1985, the year before the Mets won their second title in 1986.

At the end of July, the Mets were falling apart and the trade deadline was quickly approaching. The Mets had a deal lined up that would grant Carlos Gomez his return to the Mets, but the team pulled out of the deal because they were too worried about Gomez’s history of injury.

Before the deal was called off, however, news quickly spread of the deal being confirmed during one of New York’s games.

Wilmer Flores, one of the players that the Mets were giving up, was playing on the field and the information found its way to him. One of the most powerful images of the season was when SNY caught the moment when Flores was wiping away tears between pitches.

Flores had never played for another team in his career and came up through the Mets’ farm system.

Later that weekend, the Mets

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completed a trade that granted them prolific power-hitter Yoenis Cespedes. New York also managed to sweep the thenfirst-place Washington Nationals to cut the deficit in the National League East.

In a span of about one week, the Mets had completely turned around their season and finished with a record of 90-72. In

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turn, the Mets captured their sixth NL East title, the first since 2006.

In the National League Divisional Series, the Mets took on the Los Angeles Dodgers and, despite overpowering them with their starting pitching staff for most of the series, it went to five games.

Jacob Degrom shut down the

Dodgers and Jeurys Familia did what he had to do to close out the series as the Mets advanced to the National League Championship Series. There, they would hope to exorcise the demons of 2006, where they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.

In the National League Championship Series, the Mets went

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up against the team that has not won a World Series since 1908, the Chicago Cubs.

During the regular season, the Mets went 0-7 against Chicago and tensions were running a bit high going into the series.

Thanks to near-perfect pitching performances and a welcomed power presence from Daniel Murphy, the Mets swept the Cubs and returned to the World Series for the first time since 2000, when they lost to the New York Yankees.

The Mets earned their fifth National League Pennant with their sweep over the Chicago Cubs.

In the end, the Mets’ defense cost them in the final round of the playoffs and the Royals were the kind of team that would make them pay dearly for their mistakes. This year, the Mets became the first team in MLB history to have a lead in every single game of the World Series and ultimately lose the series.

While Mets fans had every right to be disappointed with the outcome, especially in the manner in which the team lost, the Mets pulled off an incredible run. The Mets were supposed to be at least a year away from making the playoffs, let alone the World Series. The Mets may lose Cespedes and/ or Murphy before next season, but the team will look to build around its pitching staff and return to the World Series as soon as possible.

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