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Waiting In Line, Again "An Evening with Gabriel Iglesias" sold out within three hours Ratanjot Rekhi News Editor

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The line for tickets to see Gabriel Iglesias started at Rocky's Nest and wrapped around to the Rathskeller.

Check out themontclarion.org for more pictures and video!

Tickets for “An Evening with Gabriel Iglesias” went on sale yesterday in Rocky’s Nest where a line of students stretched through the hallways of the Student Center Annex.

The long line for tickets brought back memories of the Nikki Minaj concert ticket sale in October. The SGA assured students, however, that this time, a concert will be taking place.

“We knew we were going to get hit with that,” said Board of Trustees Representative and Director of Student Outreach Jon Aronoff. “We know he’s coming for sure because of the video.”

Iglesias, also known as “Fluffy,” sent the SGA a video stating he will indeed be coming to MSU. [Check out the video online at themontclarion. org.]

“I’ve actually been on the phone with him and his agent a lot,” said Aronoff. “He’s really great to work with and gave us three openers.”

Joining him at this event will be Martin Moreno, known as “Martinez,” Larry Omaha

and Alfred Robles.

After countless e-mails and various advertisements, students were well aware of the event and the line began as early as 9 a.m. yesterday morning.

“I’m bringing my boyfriend.

He loves this guy, so I had to be first on line. I had a class at 9 o’clock this morning, but it got cancelled, so I’ve been here ever since,” said Kathleen Sweeney.

Joining her on line around 10 a.m. were her friends Jill Picciurro and Kyle Chumura.

“We were watching a special on Netflix and saw that Fluffy was coming to Montclair in the newspaper,” said Picciurro.

“I thought it was a hoax at first,” said Sweeney.

“I think he might make a Nikki Minaj joke, like he did in his video,” said Picciurro.

“That’s why we wanted to be first on line, in case the same thing happens with Nikki Minaj.”

“We had back-ups,” said Aronoff. “Comedy Central On Campus were more than willing, but they weren’t as wellknown comedians.”

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Relief for Japan

The Montclarion | Mark Banas

Haylee Lenkey staff writer

The 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck offshore in Sendai, northern Japan, ignited a powerful tsunami that caused widespread destruction and irreversibly damaged the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on Friday, March 11.

More than a week and a half later, the country is facing continuing nuclear crisis, rising radiation levels, displaced citizens and an extensive amount of cleanup. As of March 11, the official death toll stood at 8,805 with 12,654 reported missing, yet thousands more are still feared missing or dead. Even though this happened halfway

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around the globe, some students on campus were directly affected.

Christina Cabrita, 20, a Japanese-American student at Montclair State and Vice President of the Japan Club says that when the tragedy occurred, “I was shocked [and] speechless. I found out after my The Montclarion | Mark Banas

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officer responded to Dickson Hall to take a theft report. A professor 1 On March 10: An reported the theft of a human skull that is used for teaching. This case is under investigation.

officer responded to Calcia Hall to take a criminal mischief report and 2 On March 10: An to investigate a possible attempted burglary. An employee reported damage to locks leading to a computer room. This case is under investigation.

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An officer reported a theft at the University Bookstore. The suspect stole 3 On March 11:several books and then asked a student that he did not know to return the books for cash. The student who returned the books cooperated with the investigation and was able to provide information on the individual that approached him. This case is under investigation.

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responded to Fenwick Hall after it was reported that residents 4 On March 14: Officers in a room were possibly smoking marijuana. Resident Paul Savage was arrested and charged with possession of CDS (marijuana) under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Resident Charles Coffin was arrested and charged for possession of CDS (marijuana) under 50 grams. Both are scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

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Dominick Digrazio was arrested and charged with theft by 5 On March 16: Employee unlawful taking. He is scheduled to appear in Montclair Municipal Court. employee reported damage to his/her MSU vehicle that was parked 6 On March 16: An in Lot 19. This case is under investigation.

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79 Pills of Ecstasy and $1,000 Cash Found on Student Joseph Lisnow Assistant News Editor

An ecstasy bust has led to the arrest of Montclair State University upperclassmen Carl Bain.

The 21-year-old from East Orange was in possession of $1,077 and a plastic bag containing 15 pills of ecstasy, according to Deputy Montclair Police Chief Todd Conforti.

Bain was spotted walking to the parking lot next to the Montclair Heights Train Station on Normal Avenue on the evening of March 9. When approached by three Montclair Police Department detectives, he took off on foot, but was soon apprehended. An officer was also knocked over during the process, Conforti said.

“You can be well aware that many students and employees take drug use and sales seriously,” said MSUPD Lt. Kieran Barrett. “Not all community members will turn a blind eye.”

“Drugs of many different kinds, including ecstasy, are a concern at colleges and universities,” said Barrett. “I would say that it is no greater than in the general public here at MSU – this is not an epidemic problem here and most students make safe decisions.”

The original investigation was conducted by the Montclair Police Department, however, the MSUPD was informed once it became apparent that the narcotics had been stored in Bain’s Fenwick Hall apartment.

“MPD notified our detective bureau,” said Barrett. “The patrol sergeant on duty was notified and our officers were able to obtain consent to search his apartment. We discovered the pills as a result of the cooperative investigation.”

Sixty-four additional ecstasy pills, worth an estimated $800 on the black market, were found in Bain’s apartment, authorities said.

“There does appear to be an increase in residents reporting usage in their community, which tells us people are not ‘ok’ with drugs in their community,” said Barrett.

According to United States law, ecstasy is considered a "Schedule-I" drug, which means it is a controlled dangerous substance. It’s a common drug of choice for several age groups largely because it is of relatively low cost, according to Barrett.

Bain has been charged with drug possession, possession with intent to distribute, possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of Montclair’s Bradford Elementary School and obstructing justice, police said. Since the crime was in a school zone, fines and jail time may be increased.

“You can be well aware that many students and employees take drug use and sales seriously. Not all community members will turn a blind eye.”

Lt. Kieran Barrett Lieutenant University Police If convicted on the most serious seconddegree crime, the penalties for convictions under NJ laws are typically 5-10 years in state prison, according to Barrett. These charges are through Essex and Passaic Counties.

Bail was set at $30,000 and the suspect was released from the MPD. The MSUPD picked him up and transported him to the holding facility where he was processed on the charges in Little Falls.

The ecstasy pills have been stored as evidence until the case is adjudicated in court, and they will then be destroyed.

As of press time, a court hearing date is unknown.

If anyone knows someone who is in possession of drugs, they are asked to contact MSUPD at 973-655-4000.

Ecstasy Statistics In July 2000, the U.S. Customs Service at Los Angeles International Airport seized 16 packages containing 2.1 million ecstasy tablets (1,096 pounds) with an estimated street value of at least $41 million.

Research suggests that people who used ecstasy at least 25 times had lowered serotonin levels for as long as a year after quitting.

About 5.5 percent of 19-to-22-year-olds surveyed had used ecstasy in the previous year.

Ecstasy-related emergency room incidents increased nationwide from 250 in 1994; to 637 in 1997; to 1,142 in 1998; to 2,850 in 1999.

The number of persons being admitted for treatment of primary MDMA abuse is increasing in Denver, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Texas.

Most MDMA pills are produced in Belgium and the Netherlands, but there have been reports of attempts to establish clandestine MDMA labs in CEWG sites such as Minneapolis, San Diego and areas of Michigan and South Florida.

From 1999 to 2000, the use of MDMA increased among all three grade levels measured in this study - 8th, 10th and 12th. For 10th and 12th graders, this is the second consecutive year MDMA use has increased.

Use of MDMA increased among 8th graders from 1.7 percent in 1999 to 3.1 percent in 2000; from 4.4 percent to 5.4 percent among 10th graders; and from 5.6 percent to 8.2 percent among 12th graders. Also among 12th graders, the perceived availability of MDMA rose from 40.1 percent in 1999 to 51.4 percent in 2000.

Ecstasy users aged 12 to 25 were more likely to have used other types of illicit drugs in the past year than those who did not use ecstasy in the past year. *Statistics are from drugs-rehabs.org

Margaret and Herman Sokol Science Lecture

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Obesity expert James Levine will discuss the science of NEAT* and how regular movement —and it doesn’t have to be exercise— can combat obesity. *Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis

Obesity Expert James Levine, MD, PhD, is the Chief of Endocrinology at University Hospital Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

He is a respected researcher, best-selling author, and the inventor of treadmill desk.

Tickets, available in advance at the Kasser Theater, are FREE to the Montclair State University community and $10 for others.

For more information call 973-655-5352 or e-mail jaberj@mail.montclair.edu

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SGA E-Board Nominees: 2011-2012

PRESIDENT Jared Shababb

Robert Cahill

Year: Junior Major: History and Political Science Qualifications: Current Vice President of SGA, Legislature 2009-2010, President Pre Tempore 2010, Involved in Newman Catholic, LASO, WMSC and Programming Board.

Goal: Get a working website.

Year: Junior Major: History and Communications with a Concentration in Organizational Communications Qualifications: Chairman Of Student Affairs for SGA, Employed by Res-Ed and President of Alpha Sigma Phi interest group.

Goal: Help unify campus and instill accountability within the SGA

“Instead of talking about something, following up and actually finishing it.”

Craig McCarthy Staff writer

Nine candidates for SGA Executive Board started their campaigns Monday, with voting beginning Wednesday at 12 a.m. on vote.montclair.edu. The results will be announced at 3 p.m. on March 30.

Each candidate who received all 300 signatures required to run were e-mailed at midnight on

Year: Senior Major: Accounting and Finance Qualifications: SGA Cabinet member, Secretary of Residential Affairs, President of Indian Culture Club and Community Assistant in Bohn Hall.

Goal: Make sure the commuters are not left out and students get every penny that they pay for.

“I want to be open to help organizations be aware of policy. Reach otut to them during the summer so they know what is coming in the semester.”

George Juzdan Gregory Blumberg

Year: Sophomore Major: Nutrition Qualifications: Treasurer of Biology Club, Legislator 2009-2011 and has written bills for organizations.

Goal: Organize the SGA more and get commuters involved on campus.

“Encourage students to be excited to be Red Hawks!"

“Anything I can do to unify the campus-- from Greek to non-Greeks and commuters to residents.”

Sunday for campaign approval.

Campaigning started for Robert Cahill and Jared Shababb for the position of Executive Board president.

The president is responsible for also appointing members to the cabinet and presides over all meetings. They also have authority over the $1 million budget.

The president also has the power to sign and veto acts that amend the constitution and to make sure

TREASURER Pooja Patel

VICE PRESIDENT

Steven Nicholas

Year: Sophomore Major: History and Business Qualifications: President and Founder of History Club, SGA Legislator, Secretary in Alpha Sigma Phi Interest Group and Member of Got to Be Green.

Goal: Try to encourage events on weekends.

“I want to listen to the students on how to make a better MSU.”

Year: Junior Major: History Minor: Jewish American Studies and Sociology Qualifications: SGA Legislator, Director of Greek and Social Fellowship Life, Treasurer of History Club and Chair of Greek Council Statute Committee.

Goal: Have weekly newsletter for events on campus and get commuters more involved with activities.

“You are elected to be a voice for the students and you need to listen to them.”

the laws are upheld, according to the Constitution of the SGA. Gregory Blumberg, George Juzdan and Matthew Mitchell were approved to run for vice president of the Board.

The vice president presides over the legislature and is in charge of the charters and applications for all organizations.

Steven Nicholas and Pooja Patel have been approved to campaign for the position of SGA Treasurer.

The main duty of the treasurer is to disperse all money approved by the legislature.

Ryan Funsch and Lindsey Hresko have begun campaigning for SGA Secretary, a position charged with maintaining all SGA records as well as all of the association’s correspondence.

All members of the Executive Board are required to hold a 2.25 GPA to remain in office. They also receive housing stipends.

SECRETARY Ryan Funsch

Year: Sophomore Major: Economics and Political Science Qualifications: SGA Legislator, Member of Programming Board of SGA and Legislator in SGA at Muhlenberg College.

Goal: Keep the SGA organized and running smoothly.

“I want the SGA to have a presence on campus and advertise more effectively for everyone that isn’t in organization on campus as well.”

Lindsey Hresko

Year: Sophomore Major: Broadcasting Qualifications: SGA Clerk Goal: To get more programming on campus for commuters in particular and make sure everyone has a positive college performance.

“I'd like to get the word out even further about the SGA, and hope to bring out more voices of the student body.”

*A discrepancy in the SGA-provided list of nominees and those actually running resulted in Matt Mitchell and Jessica Pratt being unavailable for comment. * All photos were supplied by candidates themselves, excepting Robert Cahill, George Juzdan and Steven Nicholas, who were photographed by Craig McCarthy.

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on March 16. President Susan Cole stated, “I share with all of you the shock and sadness of seeing the terrible consequences of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last week. . .On behalf of the students, faculty and friends of the University, I would like to express our deepest concern to those with family members or friends in Japan.”

Vice President Karen Pennington also commented, saying, “Our hearts go out to any students, faculty or staff that have any family in the area and they have our support in this time of need.”

Since then, members of the Center for Student Involvement and various clubs and departments have met to plan fundraising events. Assistant Dean for Student Life Fatima Decarvalho said, “We want students to know that there are services and programs available at the University to help them cope with the tragedy. If students what to get involved in any of the planned fundraising events or have ideas on fundraising events, they should contact the CSI department.”

Currently scheduled events include a fundraising kickoff on Tuesday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby; Haircuts for Japan, taking place Monday, April 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first floor of the Student Center in Rocky’s Mart; a silent auction occurring Tuesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Student Center Ballroom B; and a discussion on the aftermath of the disaster, a forum held by the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus on Wednesday, April 27 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in University Hall 1030.

In addition, the Japan Club is currently trying to procure a table to collect donations in the Student Center Quad. Any other fundraising opportunities will be posted on http://www.montclair.edu/csi/ Japan/.

Students who wish to donate to this causecan do so through Save the Children, World Vision, The Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Habitat for Humanity, UNICEF and the Salvation Army. Anyone looking for information on loved ones in Japan can email the State Department at JapanEmergencyUSC@state.gov.

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class on Friday. Of course I cried.”

“It was my uncle's birthday on the 11th.

I didn’t know where the earthquake and tsunami had hit until later, but when I got home my mom was on the phone with my uncle and he said he was safe. It was very nerve-wracking.”

Cabrita said that she is in contact with other Japanese students at Montclair State, some of whom had their homes damaged or completely destroyed.

Certainly Japanese people, along with any spectator of the chilling footage from the events of that day and the subsequent aftermath have heavy hearts. Disturbing images of cars and homes being pushed aside like toys, only to pile up in a heap of destruction streamed through television screens and other media outlets for days.

Pictures of families trying to rebuild and recuperate from this event fill the minds of many.

Sumi Hagiwara, a Japanese-American professor at Montclair State and a member of the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus is devastated by the event. “I could only imagine the tremendous suffering the survivors were experiencing. The Japanese tend to suffer silently, because there is honor in self-sacrifice, patience, and strength in spirit are everywhere ...

It's that sense of loss and hopelessness that breaks my heart.”

Initially it was very hard to get information out of the country, but eventually news of loved ones reached the U.S. “Fortunately, my relatives in Japan have not been in the devastated areas, but I do know of friends and friends' families who lived in the areas where most of the worst damage had taken place.

Trying to get information from Japan was very suspenseful because I hoped for many people to escape the tsunami and earthquake,” said Cabrita.

Through forms of social media, information came over the Pacific. Efforts are continuously being made to make contact easier: AT&T recently announced that through March 31 all calls and texts made in the United States and Puerto Rico to Japan will be free of charge.

The University made their official response to the tragedy in an email sent

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Goscinski explained that the event is purely for the entertainment of the students. “We’re not looking to make a profit,” said Goscinski, “We pulled the money out of unappropriated funds strictly so we could have the event.”

The SGA also considered bringing Stephen Colbert to campus, but his $300.000 price tag was too expensive.

Students filled out a survey in November on their opinions about potential comedians.

“Jon Aronoff and Mike Melvin approached us with their comedian idea,” said Goscinski. “I’m really excited that this event has gone off without a glitch.

We had our lawyer look at the contract.”

According to Goscinski, a bill was written for $37,000. Campus Recreation provided $3,000 and The Village Hall Council provided $750.

Tickets are $5 for MSU Students and $7 for non-MSU Students. They will also be sold at the door at $7 for MSU Students and $10 for non MSU Students.

“For him being such a huge celebrity, for this cheap, I think it’s a great thing. And we know it’s legit because [of] the video that he posted,” said Meghan O’Leary.

After waiting on line for about two hours, Cherry Caceres said, “I think it’s worth it for the level of hilarity.”

The long lines didn’t seem to deter

eager students as they camped out on the grounds of the Student Center in groups with their friends.

“I’m excited because a lot of my friends are going and I know we’re going to have a good time,” said Caryn Johnson.

Since his success on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Gabriel Iglesias has quickly become a household name.

“I saw him on YouTube doing stand-up and I thought he was really funny. I was checking my e-mail this morning and I saw the subject line and thought, ‘I have to see him live,’” said Juan-Carlos Morel.

“I am bringing my brother and sister, it’s an awesome price,” said Morel.

“MSU hasn’t had something like this in awhile, so I think it’s something great and can become a tradition,” he said.

By 2:30 p.m., the lines extended from the Commuter Lounge along the bookstore and past the C-Store.

Tickets were sold out at 5:30 p.m.

“The turnout was a lot better than we anticipated, especially with the snow and the weather,” said Mike Melvin, SGA Chief Justice.

A waiting list has been created for those who were too late to secure tickets.

“The only way tickets can open up is if students return theirs,” said Melvin.

The event takes place on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium and seating is on a first-come first-serve basis.

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Kathleen Sweeney (left) was first on line and waited for tickets since 9:00 am. She was later joined by Jill Picciurro and Kyle Chmura.

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So maybe you’re down on your luck right now. Maybe that last midterm didn’t go over so well. We have all reached times in our lives when the going got rough. There’s nothing you can do but keep on going.

Regardless of the hustle and bustle of schoolwork, a job and extracurricular activities, sometimes all a person has to do to rejuvenate is simply take a step back, take a deep breath and take a moment to savor the tiny things in life. This can be accomplished in easier ways than you think — it all starts with laughter and smiling. Often times, nothing is more therapeutic than putting on a happy face and showing off your pearly whites.

Stress, linked to a number of health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, can easily be eliminated if one takes the time to relax and unwind.

Studies have found that when you show your pearly whites, your body releases endorphins, a natural pain and stress reliever, as well as serotonin, which elevates mood.

It reduces levels of cortisol, the stress hormone made by adrenal glands, and provides us with a large burst of energy. Smiling is additionally beneficial to the lungs, supports immunity, lowers blood pressure and could even potentially burn off calories. It relaxes muscles and psychological stress, ultimately keeping your brain more alert and focused.

People who have a more optimistic view on life are often in better health and therefore, enjoy longer lives. The pessimist will often scream, yell, drink compulsively and turn to other unhealthy practices to help cope with the

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stresses that are on their shoulders.

However, optimists are the ones who unplug and take the time to recharge their battery. Optimists often say that crossing one daunting thing off their to-do list increases their happiness tenfold.

Optimists tend to listen more to the advice of health experts and eat more nutritiously, sleep better, exercise regularly and have more proficient work and study habits. Hence the reason why their success rates are proportionally higher as well.

On a more general note, people who smile are more attractive to other people because, through the rules of the halo effect, smiling gives off the vibe that a person is confident and easily approachable.

Additionally, smiling tightens the facial muscles that, after aging, can begin to weaken. Changing your expression

can prevent this and actually make you more attractive in the long-run.

Dr. Michael Lewis, a psychologist at Cardiff University, claims that if humans continuously smile, even when not in the best of moods, they can eventually trick themselves into believing they are happy. This theory is known as facial feedback because when one smiles, they actually do experience increased happy emotions.

Smiling lowers the risk of suffering a heart attack and can significantly lower blood pressure. Stress causes the pulse to become more vigorous, blood sugar levels shoot up and your digestive system shuts down. Breathing also becomes more shallow and your facial muscles become tense.

However, if one takes the time to smile, the effects of stress can most likely be reversed. Dr. Mark Stibich, a consultant at Columbia University, believes

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that, “If you can slow your breathing down and change your expression, you may be able to turn around the stress cascade.”

So if you ever find yourself on edge and about to rip your hair out, do something as simple as taking five minutes to look at old photographs, chat with friends, list the things in your life that you are grateful for or listen to an upbeat song that you like.

It is a proven fact that flipping through pictures of sunsets also reduces stress. Envisioning the warm sun on a sandy beach is enough to take anyone out of a funk.

Most importantly, not only will smiling make you happy, but smiles are contagious. If you see someone without a smile, give them yours.

A little smile can go a long way. Sometimes only the smallest bit of laughter can be the best remedy.

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Aries – This week is going to be huge for your love life. If you are already in a relationship, you’ll reach a positive milestone. If you are not yet in a relationship, there is going to be a chance that you might meet a future partner this week. All of the signs for your love life are looking good.

Libra – You are going to take a trip to some type of art museum or exhibit this week.

Rather than focusing on typical works that depict a scene or something literal, pay attention to the more abstract works. These pieces will help you enhance your imaginative senses.

Taurus – There is a positive aura for you this week in terms of relationships with family and friends. You may meet a new friend who will change your life for the better. In addition, you will enhance your relationships with your family members this week.

Scorpio – Take some time out this week to treat yourself and purchase some type of technological gadget. This may be a new cell phone, a new computer or something as simple as a new iPod. In any case, you will spend lots of time this week figuring out how to use your new item.

Gemini – There are a ton of places out in the world for you to explore. Take some time this week to plan a vacation that will take you to places that you have always wanted to go, but were never able to see. It’s time to put on your adventurous hat and explore some exotic lands.

Cancer – Your home is in desperate need of renovations and repairs. You should not put off these tasks any longer. Take a trip to a hardware or craft store this week to pick up materials to complete these renovations. Also put in the time to get started on fixing things up in your home.

Leo – A very exciting and important trip is in your near future. You will not be going solo on this trip either, as a very good friend or a romantic partner will accompany you.

Go out of your way to make this trip special and something that you will never forget.

Virgo – You are much more talented in drawing and art than people give you credit for. It’s time this week to put your talents to work and prove all of your critics wrong.

Take some time out of your schedule to put together a great sketch and show it off to all of your friends.

Sagittarius – This is the perfect week to get involved in some form of community service with a club or just within a group of friends.

Maybe look into doing something environmentally friendly with spring now upon us. Anything that benefits others will bring satisfaction to your own life.

Capricorn – Pay close attention to anything that is happening at your job this week. There is a good chance a new career opportunity could open up. If you see this opening, jump full force into it. Luck is on your side, so you have a good chance of getting a promotion.

Aquarius – This is the week that you will be booking that summer vacation you have been thinking about for months. Don’t allow yourself to get too excited and travel somewhere that is outside your budget. It’s important to not allow the vacation of your dreams to make you broke.

Pisces – This is going to be a terrible week for you in terms of a relationship with a friend. There is a good chance that you will get into a big argument with a friend and it could turn ugly. Try to control your emotions and to not make a mistake that could damage your relationship permanently.

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What’s better: few long-term relationships or many short-term relationships?

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Mike Monostra Sports Editor

When it comes to love, everyone is different. For some people, flirting with possible romantic partners comes naturally to them. These types of people tend to have more shortterm relationships. Other people may be more conservative when looking for someone to date, and tend to have a few long-term relationships.

Each type of relationship has its pros and cons, and ultimately this question can only be answered on a personal level for each individual.

However, when answering this question in general, I would say that having fewer long-term relationships is better than a bunch of short-term relationships.

For starters, long-term relationships are better paths for people

who are looking to get married or for someone to live with. Most people look for someone to live with after they’ve settled down with a steady income. It’s harder to do that with a bunch of shortterm relationships. Maybe you’ll catch someone who will want to spend a few weeks or months with you, but nothing more. The transition to living with someone is easier for someone involved in fewer long-term relationships.

In addition, long-term relationships have a positive effect for a longer period of time. When you enter a shortterm relationship with someone, you have a night or two of enjoyment with each other, and then it’s all over. It’s kind of like going on a roller coaster — the two minutes you’re on the ride are awesome, but then it’s over and the rush wears off.

Finally, having lots of short-term relationships becomes less desirable as people age. This style of dating isn’t a big deal in college because people are young and have the freedom to do what they want. However, as people leave college and move on with life, they would rather settle down. For the person who still participates in short-term relationships, their lifestyle begins to become obsolete.

She Said

Jade Moskovitz Staff Writer

In college, many students have the mentality that engaging in multiple short-term relationships is more practical than having one or two long-term relationships. Why? Because shortterm relationships tend to have less drama, more spontaneity, and way less commitment than the boyfriend/girlfriend title portrays. However, if everyone had this mentality, people would grow old and die alone. So, although it’s not wrong to have a few short-term relationships, people tend to take it to the extreme and bypass the thought of ever allowing themselves to commit to one person.

Personally, I believe everyone needs to experiment. I think it’s important to go on dates with different people in order to find out what you want in a long-

term relationship. But if the “right” person comes along, take advantage of it. I believe the reason for getting involved in multiple short-term relationships is to find the person who you are willing to be in a long-term relationship with. Of course, this may be a game of trial and error before you’re able to settle down with the right person; however, some people are worth the wait.

People may even surprise you.

You may already have met your Mr. or Ms. Right. Who knows? They may even already be a part of your everyday life. However, this doesn’t mean that he or she is the perfect person for you right now.

College students have a lot of responsibilities and often have little time to put aside for a relationship.

Maybe committing to someone just isn’t in the cards for you right now.

Luckily, there will be plenty of time to acknowledge or meet your perfect match in the future, so don’t sweat it.

Many people end their college career not having had a long-term relationship. However, as long as you have allowed yourself the opportunity to gain an idea of what you are looking for in a partner, you are on the right track.

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The Cost of War

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s the days surge forward our nation teeters on the brink of financial irresponsibility. Ladies and gentlemen, we have entered into our third war in the Middle East. Despite our domestic problems, the United States is, and has been, immersing their budget in military spending.

On top of our international relations, the United States has joined the United Nations in their decision to defend the people of Libya from their dictator, Col. Moammar Gadhafi. Within the span of a few days, the United States has spent upwards of $1 billion to overpower Gadhafi’s forces. The Tomahawk missile alone is priced at approxi-

mately $1 million, and a whopping 162 of these missiles have been launched to Libya.

Before casting judgement on our placement of facts, we aren’t condemning the United States’ involvement in Libya.

Quite the contrary: We believe that where there is a violation to basic human rights, something must be done.

But the question remains: What dictates when we get involved in international genocide? And, how do we define genocide? When is it our duty to intervene?

A prominent incident that has triggered our speculation was the millions of people slaughtered in Darfur. There is no denying that the people of Sudan needed outside assistance but the United States

beginning of the war in Iraq. Is our current involvement in Libya a political play to repair our relationship with the rest of the world?

This may seem dramatically idyllic, but if innocent people are being slaughtered then we should get involved. As of late, once the United States gets involved in a conflict, the scales are quickly tipped.

Sadly, we do not live in a world where what should be done is always done. Political relationships are major factors in the decisions of each and every nation across the world.

President Obama said during a news conference that the effort to save civilian lives was worth the cost. If only we could blindly believe that the President was the ultimate humanitarian.

President Obama was once referred to as the “peace president” and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. As ironic as it may seem, he is trying to claim that we are bombing for peace. Political filmmaker Michael Moore requested that the Peace Prize be taken away from President Obama in light of the recent situation in Libya.

The United States’ administraHannah Scherba | The Montclarion tion has clearly stated that they do not wish to head the war in Libya.

Our intention is to stay active in Libya until NATO can take control never took any real military action to preof the entire operation. vent or stop the genocide.

President Obama was firm in Although this is a well-publicized incihis belief that the citizens of the dent, it is far from the only example of United States support his involvethe United States’ inattention to injustice ment in Libya on a purely humanicommitted by a dictator caught in lunacy. tarian level. It seems as though the Our government turns a blind eye to world has certain expectations of the incidents that do not directly affect our United States. nation and its corporate and diplomatic Being such a powerful force on interests. a military and political level places We can only speculate on the real us in a precarious position. Do we reasons why the United States became indeed have a responsibility to proinvolved in Libya but we are inclined to tect basic human rights? cite the ever-prevalent commodity: oil. It There is no easy solution to this may be true that America does not receive dilemma. We can only propose the the majority of our oil from Libya, but our question, and it is up to you to find allies rely on this source. the answer.

Our relations with the United Nations have been tumultuous ever since the

Allied Military Action in Libya

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Ding Dongs & Goofballs: Facebook Beatdown The true purpose of Facebook may be gawking at exes turned fat and ugly

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y wife and I watched “The Social Network” a few weeks ago. I think it might’ve i n f lu e n c e d me to get on Facebook. It Dillon Eliassen was either Columnist that, or the fact that most of my friends don’t answer their phones and would rather e-mail or text all communications.

I still talk to my closest friends on the phone, but you know what was really irritating me? They’d say, “You should really get on Facebook,” or, “Why the hell aren’t you on Facebook yet?”

They’d rather read the textualized symbols of my thoughts than hear them from my mouth, but I’m not insulted, honest!

Actually, being on Facebook isn’t so bad, except for a few things I’ve noticed that need improvement.

Now, I know nothing about programming, but these should be easy to implement, and since I assume Mark Zuckerberg will read this at some point, I fully expect my suggestions, nay, my demands be activated the moment I log back on.

First, there should be an automatic search function for your ex-girlfriends and ex-boyfriends that enable you to stalk, I mean, find them easier.

What is the point of this stupid social ceeds going to charity. network if you can’t easily find your exes to Not surprisingly, he never responded, see which ones are married, divorced, fat, probably because he knows he can’t handle ugly, still hot, parents, career-driven, unemthis. But when I typed his name, I noticed ployed, alcoholic or slutty? the little red, squiggly line that draws itself I think as soon as you sign up, The underneath, saying, “This is misspelled; Facebook Team should ask you to enter notice me! I’m helping you!”

I don’t the names of know, if I was your exes when you enter your “What is the point of this stupid social the emperor of Facebook, I birthday, sex would add my and name. network if you can’t easily find your name to the Automatic exes to see which ones are married, dictionary. searches for Have some exes! divorced, fat, ugly, still hot, parents, self-esteem, That’s what Zuckerberg, this frustratcareer-driven, unemployed, alcoholic and right this ingly broad and slight! (I ran dense website or slutty?” this joke by a needs to offer. friend of mine, Some of my exes who’s a real whiz-bang when it comes to have, surprisingly, generic names. Am I computers, and he told me that the little red, expected to examine every single possible squiggly line is caused by the web browser, search result that broke my heart? not Facebook. This friend, Eli Levy, is a Why isn’t there a “hate” button? I read Montclair alumnus, and I am de-friending things people put on my wall or dumb pichim for taking the wind out of the sails of tures that I don’t like, but there is no quick this joke!) way to express this.

Actually, the reason why I challenged I don’t always feel like writing a witty or Zuckerberg to attend his beat down is scathing comment. The closest you can come because he has not answered my previous to not liking something is to “unlike” it, but messages. you have to “like” it first, and they just can I wanted to get in touch with him so I cel each other out. could pitch him my sequel to “The Social There should be something I can click on Network.” Since Jesse Eisenberg played him that other people can see that says, “Dillon like such a wimpy nerd, I felt that he might hates this.” want to play himself in the sequel I spent I posted on my wall a challenge to several minutes slaving over, and try to set Zuckerberg to a boxing match, with the pro-

the record straight about his reputation.

Here it is: Interior: Mark Zuckerberg sits at the same conference table, staring at his laptop. At five second intervals he taps the refresh button. The screen does not change. After 20 minutes a secretary enters. She’s attractive but not beautiful, because, after all, she’s a secretary.

Secretary: “Is there anything I can get you Mr. Zuckerberg?”

Zuckerberg: “No.” He shrugs and covers his head with the hood of his sweatshirt. He doesn’t look at the secretary; she leaves.

For the next 35 minutes he taps the refresh button.

Suddenly, Zuckerberg notices a change on his ex-girlfriend’s Facebook page. He sits upright.

The camera zooms in to reveal a post on her wall saying, “Just got back from work. Work sucks.” Zuckerberg knocks his Blackberry off the table in his eagerness to “like” her post. A smile slowly creeps across his face.

After a minute he hits the refresh button.

He keeps refreshing, and his smile quickly evaporates. Zuckerberg slowly leans back.

The creaking sound of the chair fills the conference room. For the next 40 minutes Zuckerberg taps the refresh button.

Fade to black.

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

London Tuition: In for a Penny, in for a Pound International students rise up to protest tuition increases & face setbacks

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f there is one stereotype whose origins are rooted in pure truth, it is that of the broke college student.

This is b e c au se school is our Alexa Coppola full time job, columnist but instead of getting paid for it, we are the ones doing the paying.

Regardless of the social function or dinner party you may find yourself at, college tuition is always a controversial subject. It is a pretty penny that we dish out biannually, and it is without fail that the function of this fee is always called into question.

Will it go to new electronics for the students or digital microscopes for the science department? Paints and plaster for the art students? New pianos for the music building?

Maybe it will go to the construction of

new dorms that won’t house students until we have graduated, a parking deck that we’re not even allowed to park in, or — let us hope such a nightmare does not become reality — the destruction of another parking lot.

With each increase of our tuition, there is also a noticeable increase in affairs that the students are unaffected or negatively affected by.

That being said, if public universities were more affordable, it wouldn’t be such a touchy subject.

But wait! There is a place where dreams do come true. In the United Kingdom, the cost of attending a public university is roughly between 3,000 and 4,000 pounds.

And this is the cost for any student coming from the EU, not just for English citizens.

It is a system implemented so that potential students with any type of economic background may have the chance to attend.

This goes without mentioning the multitude of scholarship options that these schools across the pond have to offer. It is higher education for a bargain!

But all that is about to change. Starting

in 2012, the tuition of public universities will nearly triple.

Schools will have the ability to charge a fee of up to 9,000 pounds, putting a large percentage of the student body in quite the financial pickle.

Imagine your own tuition tripling. This increase seems almost unfathomable to students attending Montclair state.

It is a plan that will replace government funding that has been significantly cut in England’s last fiscal year. Funding has been cut by a total of 12 percent.

The result of this decision will leave many courses, particularly those in arts and humanities, almost entirely dependent on funding from students.

It is quite shocking to think that when a government looks to make cuts in spending, they turn first to public education.

I couldn’t help but recognize the parallel between this tendency and the education cuts that New Jersey has recently suffered.

As expected, students in England have not sat idly by while this takes effect.

There have been an abundant and extensive amount of demonstrations protesting

this increase over the last few months since the decision was announced, some of which have even gotten violent.

Students in London are incredibly active in opposing these cuts. Injuries to students and officers alike have been the result of outraged college attendants and potential students.

I can imagine that this is only as taste of their anger, for this leaves those who already struggle with tuition in a tumultuous position.

Active students are doing whatever they can to get their voices heard, but their efforts seem futile.

Students in London wearing t-shirts with logos in opposition to the cuts hand out flyers with information so they might better inform the general public about the situation.

It is only through these demonstrations and student organization that change can actually occur. Without passion and indignation, everything would simply stay the same no matter what the circumstances.

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

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Finding Success Through the Same ol’ Strokes “Angles” Released to Delight of Longtime Fans Mark Gould Arts & Entertainment Editor

Whether you’re a fan of The Strokes or not, you have to give them a good deal of credit. They’re proof that an indie band can strike gold, and continue to stay in the spotlight for nearly a decade after their debut on the scene. After three successful albums, the band has finally released their fourth album, “Angles,” and the question on the minds of most fans is, “Do they still have it?”

The Strokes’ 2001 debut, “Is This It?” hit the Billboard 200 chart and featured three singles. The album was also released on RCA, a major label, which is unheard of for most bands making their debut. Are The Strokes really that deserving? It’s a matter of opinion, but many people seem to think so.

The first step to success is creating a distinctive sound that has no comparison. Go ahead and try to find a band that sounds like The Strokes – it’s not easy. The Strokes don’t sound like most bands; most bands try to sound like The Strokes. The band has captivated listeners with a sound neither soft and delicate nor progressive and overly formulaic.

Among many contemporary bands trying to find a niche, The Strokes are leading the way in rock and roll. “Angles” is an album that any long-time fan will love, and new listeners will easily find something pos-

itive to take away. The album does exactly what it needs to do: it sounds like The Strokes.

“Angles” features only 10 songs, clocking in at a little over 34 minutes. The album’s first single, “Under The Cover of Darkness,” is almost impossible not to instantly fall in love with. The opening seconds remind you right away of why you might have ever liked The Strokes in the first place. The rhythm of each verse grooves perfectly and builds towards a memorable chorus. After listening to the album, it will still be the most memorable song, likely gaining several repeat listens.

Tracks such as “You’re So Right” and “Taken for a Fool” are also highlights on the album. Critics who claim the band’s sound is too repetitive or lacking will have to find something else to complain about. There is enough variety on this album to keep listeners interested.

Most of The Strokes’ high points also seem to be areas of criticism. Lead singer Julian Casablancas normally produces a vocal style that is a bit raw and distorted; often the band’s music will overpower his voice.

While some fans love the band for that trademark vocal style, others seem to have grown tiresome. On “Angles,” there is a better balance between vocals and melody. Even though Casablancas’ voice is still the same, the sound comes across a bit cleaner, as it should,

The Strokes’ fourth studio album “Angles” is in stores now.

considering the album took five years to be released.

Whatever the formula may be to creating a successful band, The Strokes seem to have it secured like Fort Knox.

They were recently the guest

band on “Saturday Night Live,” where they performed three songs from the new album. The band is currently on every major tour in the world, from South By Southwest in Texas, to the Coachella festi-

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val in California and eventually to Bonnaroo in Tennessee over the summer. The Strokes will even be headlining Madison Square Garden April 17.

“Angles” is in stores now.

Let the Monsters Out

Galler y 3.5 Unveils Divine Ar t Exhibit Monica Winston Staff Writer

The most recent art show in Gallery 3.5, “Of Gods and Monsters: The Art of Claire Connelly,” features the work of a juggernaut of Montclair State’s BFA Animation/Illustration program.

Connelly’s artwork has dominated the space in Calcia’s small gallery, covering one wall entirely. Surprisingly, the oldest piece in “Of Gods and Monsters” was created this past September, proving her constant drive and experimentation in her work.

“I chose this title because I liked its sounds, very Biblical or like an epic, and it described my work very well,” said Connelly. “Monsters and gods have a lot of the same qualities. Both have the power to kill you. Very few characteristics separate the two, the only difference is we worship gods and fear monsters.

Overall, my work is just very human. We can all be considered gods or monsters.”

Looking hand-made and reflecting humanity is one recurring theme in Connelly’s body of work that marks her distinct style. Other characteristics are an expressionistic and excessive use of black ink, contrasted with loose watercolors and saturated acrylics, and applications of line, texture and spotting. Her figures suggest power. They either fit a religious motif, depicting reverence and halos, or have monstrous qualities, like long pointy teeth, distorted skinny limbs, knobby hands and blank white sockets for eyes. With

all of these characteristics in mind, “Of Gods and Monsters” is the most appropriate title for her body of work.

Her show featured series, comics and illustrations, all of which depict her distinct style and ability to create unique narratives. “I’m an illustrator who hates illustrating,” said Connelly. “I don’t want to draw for someone else and have them stifle my voice or change my work. I have my own voice that I strive to develop.”

Connelly’s work has certainly developed since the beginning of last semester, yielding four completed comics, two series and over 100 spot illustrations. One of the series featured in 3.5, “Like My New Hat?”, displayed portraits of crazed expressionistic faces wearing unusual objects, like the gory head of a unicorn, fixed to their head like a hat.

“This piece is about how someone will notice something like a new haircut or what you’re wearing before they stop to think about the individual’s personal life,” said Connelly.

Lynne Buschman, an art professor at Montclair State University, appraised each piece in the series as worth $150.

Buschman, who taught Connelly color theory, said, “As a professor, it’s satisfying to help her find her vision and see her work grow. Her commitment is evident. She’s one of those students who really takes your criticism into consideration.

“One of the things we cover in color theory is how colors create a sense of harmony or disharmony in a piece. She took that concept and ran with it, using a lot of very uncom-

MSU students attend Gallery 3.5’s “Of Gods and Monsters” exhibit.

fortable color palettes. It creates a tension that works so well for her style. I can only put another tool in the student’s toolbox by teaching them how to make conscious color choices; she has all the raw talent.”

Buschman also expressed interest in buying one of Connelly’s pieces, “Birth of a Headache,” a simple black ink illustration of a man with expressionistic loose, jagged lines emerging from the back of his skull like smoke. This piece was also very popular on Connelly’s tumblr account and

was re-blogged over 40 times.

Although the account was created so that students in an art class could share and critique each other’s work, Connelly’s took off and garnered 200 followers in the span of three months. She plans on using the tumblr to further her freelancing career, naming it “thINK Illustration” for the publishing company she hopes to co-own one day with her twin sister, Paige, a fellow BFA Animation/Illustration student.

Despite these successes, Connelly isn’t getting compla-

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cent with her style and continues to work at a voracious speed in order to hone her skills. Some of the pieces from the comic books she has on display in Gallery 3.5 aren’t colored, acknowledging that her current style is still a work in progress. But this hasn’t kept Top Shelf Comics from taking notice; they expressed an interest in publishing “Captain Lost” upon its completion. Students should take the chance to see Connelly’s work in Gallery 3.5 while they can, as the show ends March 26.

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Matthew McConaughey Stars in Courtroom Drama “T he Lincoln Lawyer” Passes the Bar Ken Macri Staff Writer

“The Lincoln Lawyer” is a satisfying film, although to a certain extent it would be better suited for a long television episode. The cast was good, but not exceptional, and besides Matthew McConaughey and Bryan Cranston (in some measures), there weren’t any performances that left me wowed.

McConaughey plays crafty and witty lawyer, Mick Haller, who conducts business from the back of his Lincoln town car and has a flawed reputation among the local detectives. Haller is representing a high-profile client in Beverly Hills named Louis Roulet (Ryan Phillippe), whom you will sympathize with in the beginning and grow to despise by the end due to his arrogance and audacity.

Haller, being a street-wise defense attorney with many connections, finds out Roulet is up to something suspicious. I can’t give too many details without spoiling the film’s smart, yet not quite ingenious twist, but let’s just say that Haller goes from an egotistical, wiseguy defense attorney to a seemingly skillful prosecutor by the film’s climax.

“The Lincoln Lawyer” was not afraid to take risks when it came to the storyline.

But when a film relies solely on a strict plot (as opposed to visuals and special effects), both the story and risks had better be superb. The story does come together in a pleasing way, but it isn’t illustrious or flawless by any means.

Characters throughout the film are incorporated together nicely, as events from the present turn out to be connected to the past, adding to the film’s complexity, which at times seems reserved.

Some of the best parts of the film consist of prosecutor Ted Minton (Josh Lucas) getting pummeled in the courtroom by Haller, who didn’t even have his client’s defense on his agenda at some moments.

“The Lincoln Lawyer” is an engag-

“The Lincoln Lawyer” stars Matthew McConaughey.

ing film, but its final culmination isn’t all that fantastic or innovative and is seemingly congruent with other crime movies and courtroom dramas.

However, it was still comprised of a worthwhile storyline that causes its audience to employ their own theories. Not to mention, it was nice to see Matthew McConaughey back in the courtroom again after his standout performance in “A Time to Kill” (1996).

All things considered, “The Lincoln Lawyer” gets a good verdict from me.

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J e f f H a r d y Ta p s O u t t o D r u g s Career Faces Sleeper Hold Joseph Lisnow Assistant News Editor

On a live pay-per-view (PPV) broadcast for Total Nonstop Action (TNA), Jeff Hardy continued to show that he is not the same performer he was just a few years ago. At one point, he was a great wrestler and arguably one of the most popular wrestlers of all time, but things change quickly in the wrestling world and Hardy’s career is no exception. He was once filled with a passion for wrestling, but it seems that drugs have taken over.

This isn’t the first time that Hardy’s personal issues have come up. He was fired by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2003 due to his drug problem and subsequent refusal to enter rehab. He was rehired three years later but it may have been too soon as he was suspended twice for failing two separate drug tests. The WWE continued to show faith in him, however, and he eventually captured the world title twice before leaving the company to join TNA in 2010.

Before he made his TNA debut he was arrested at his house on drug trafficking charges after his home was raided on an anonymous tip. Inside, countless drugs were found including anabolic steroids, Vicodin, Soma, cocaine and drug paraphernalia. The case is still ongoing and Hardy faces the possibility of years in jail if convicted.

Just three months ago, Hardy showed up to a TNA PPV in no shape to perform.

His excuse was that he was exhausted from the flight. He was given the benefit of the doubt and was allowed to perform in the main event that night, where he won and retained his world title.

At the most recent TNA PPV it was nearly the same story all over again.

Hardy was in the main event com-

peting to regain his world title but something was clearly not right. During his entrance, it was obvious that Hardy was in no shape to fight. The man could barely make it the ring. He wobbled down the entrance ramp and tripped over the steps trying to get in the ring. After the ring introductions were complete, Eric Bischoff, a partial owner having a major say in TNA, walked down the ring with a look of anger on his face and basically called an audible in the middle of the ring.

He announced that the match was now “no disqualification,” but that wouldn’t matter. He went to competitors Sting and Hardy and whispered that the original plan was out the door.

The bell rang and Hardy spent the first 45 seconds of the match playing to the crowd on what section he was going to throw his shirt to. Sting even tried to have him begin the match, but Hardy wasn’t having any of it.

Frustrated by all this, Sting gave Hardy a few shots to the body and hit his finisher. He went for the pin and hooked the legs of Hardy as he tried to kick out still. After the three counts, Hardy quickly sprung up and hit the top turnbuckle in protest.

But at that point, it didn’t matter. The 90-second match was over and Hardy had humiliated himself and the company yet again. Sting walked up the ramp with his belt as the show came to a close much earlier than planned, leaving many to wonder what had just happened.

When a wrestler steps in front of the crowd, their job is to put on a performance and to keep everyone safe.

They’re not performing a ballet in the ring; getting hurt comes with the job.

So when someone like Hardy repeatedly steps into the ring under the influence, he’s endangering his life and the lives of others. Reports have said

Photo courtesy of www.watchmojo.com Former WWE and TNA star Jeff Hardy now faces a career-troubling drug problem.

that in the most recent incident, Hardy showed up to the event late and was a mess, and it was said that he was found passed out in the bathroom.

Hardy was sent home the next day and the future of his professional career remains uncertain. Likely, he will be back soon. He’s one of the top names in a company that is struggling to gain ratings; losing him would hurt TNA as they’re currently at a very critical stage and are spending more than they’re making.

If Hardy continues on the path he’s

been heading down, his once-bright future will continue to plummet. It’s a shame for someone with his ability to let it go to waste; so many people dream of accomplishing a mere piece of what he has done, but Hardy doesn’t seem to care. His life revolved around wrestling and entertaining the fans at one time, but now it’s more about the “fun” after the show ends. For the time being, he has tarnished his name and ruined his career, but hopefully he will see this and turn around before it’s too late.

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NFL Players and Owners Playing With Fire in Dispute March 24, 2011 • The Montclarion

Jay Hrina Staff Writer

By now we’re all aware that there is currently no 2011 football season – though you can still buy Madden 2012 when it comes out, allowing us to fantasize about what we should be watching on TV. The players claim they’re the victims, the owners say they’ve been victimized, but the fans – the ones really losing out – couldn’t care about either of them.

Many of the fans work five days a week for minimum wage so they can watch their favorite football team in HD once a week.

The fans spend half a week’s worth of pay so they can buy their favorite player’s jersey. The fans throw away 17 Sundays a year that they could be spending with their families to tailgate and enjoy a three-hour football game. The fans are the ones who have to suffer and regardless of which side complains that they‘re losing out. The fans are the ones who supply the NFL their $9 billion in revenue that the owners and players are fighting over.

Because of the lockout (and thus the absence of game-by-game checks) players are on edge about their financial situations. New York Jets offensive lineman Matt Slauson, who made $395,000 last season, recently said he had to pick up his family and move back in with his parents until he was sure the lockout was over. His kid’s college tuition could be paid in full with less than half of that paycheck, and he still has roughly $1.4 million remaining on his contract. Oh, how tough times have become for NFL athletes!

The NFL is at its peak. It’s making monstrous amounts of money and skyrocketing in popularity. The past two Super Bowls have been the two mostwatched television programs of all time.

But the owners don’t care about that; they’re already set for life with a few

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NFL Players’ Association head DeMaurice Smith helped the union decertify after the NFL locked out the players following the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement. houses and a couple of yachts with a vacation home on the other side of the globe.

Not to mention they’ve still collected the profits made from television broadcasts, even if the games aren’t shown on TV. Former and current NFL players like Mike Vrabel and Tedy Bruschi are now asking NFL-bound college players to boycott the draft – the moment that any future NFL player looks up to, the chance to get their picture snapped with the

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commissioner and the smile that comes when they hold up that jersey is now in jeopardy because a few old timers want to make an idiotic point to the owners.

Since we may not have football this year, I thought I might get some enjoyment out of attending the NFL draft in April. How awesome it must feel to listen to complete and utter silence as each name is called.

The one positive thing fans had going for them this year is now just another void.

The only thing I see is greed. In a time when people are struggling to find a job, or to maintain a mortgage they’re already losing out on, the rich do what they’ve always done: care less. They’re displaying greed at its finest. Perhaps they should try thinking about someone other than themselves. Prove to me that you do care about the fans; don’t just say it, act on it. I’ll believe that the NFL cares when I see an agreement reached.

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Sweet Sixteen Features Usual Suspects, Surprises March 24, 2011 • The Montclarion

Mike Monostra Sports Editor

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship has seen its field cut down from 68 teams to just 16. Tonight kicks off the fourth round of the tournament, affectionately known as the Sweet Sixteen. And while some people surely tossed their brackets away when teams like Pittsburgh and Louisville lost last weekend, countless others have a lot riding on this weekend’s regionals.

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(1) Ohio State vs. (4) Kentucky — The Buckeyes have breezed through the first two rounds of the tournament and have, so far, justified their ranking as the number one team in the country. However, they may have some issues against the Wildcats this weekend. Despite barely escaping Princeton in their first game, Kentucky has now won eight straight games and defeated West Virginia in a convincing fashion. Both teams love to shoot the three-pointer in this matchup. Ohio State is more talented than Kentucky, but if the Wildcats can keep Buckeye freshman Jared Sullinger at bay and shoot well from beyond the arc, they have a shot at an upset.

(2) North Carolina vs.

(11) Marquette — This is a matchup of two teams that play contrasting styles.

The Golden Eagles find themselves in the Sweet Sixteen after upsetting both Xavier and Big East-rival Syracuse with solid perimeter shooting. However, the Tar Heels are a very strong team inside.

They use their strength inside to grab the tough rebounds and have showed that they don’t need to use the three-pointers to win games, especially after only hitting six of them against Washington. UNC is a heavy favorite in this matchup.

Southwest Regional — San Antonio, Texas (1) Kansas vs. (12) Richmond — Kansas has proven through the first two rounds that they have just as much talent as any team in the nation. The Jayhawks may be the best all-around team, as they can dominate inside with Marcus and Markieff Morris while also hitting shots from the perimeter. Richmond, the low-

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est-seeded team left in the tournament, has been on a hot streak; however, they caught a break when they got to play Morehead State in round two instead of Louisville. While Richmond has a solid force inside in forward Justin Harper, they simply don’t have the depth nor talent to hang with Kansas.

(10) Florida State vs. (11) VCU — Virginia Commonwealth, whose journey started in a play-in game, will need to find a way around a tough defense in Florida State. Both teams have surprised in coming out of the first two rounds unscathed.

The Seminoles have proven that having a tough defense can carry a team a long way. They were able to really make Notre Dame look silly in their round two upset victory. This may present a problem to VCU which is a team with a lot of depth, but questionable ability to play well inside. A perimeter-shooting team is not going to be able to beat Florida State. A good inside game will be VCU’s only shot to knock off Florida State.

Southeast Regional — New Orleans, Louisiana (4) Wisconsin vs. (8) Butler — Butler is the one team that simply won’t go down, no matter what. The Bulldogs shocked Pittsburgh after barely escaping Old Dominion in the first round. They come into their Sweet Sixteen matchup against Wisconsin with a decent chance to win; the Badgers are a little better in the paint and could win this game if they can shut down Butler’s three-point shooting. However, Wisconsin isn’t the best team at defending on the perimeter. This could hurt them and give Butler another trip to the Elite Eight.

(2) Florida vs. (3) BYU — Cougars star Jimmer Fredette has been the talk of the tournament since it began. BYU’s leading scorer has taken a team that lost forward Brandon Davies and put them on his shoulders. However, the club faces a difficult task against a well-rounded Florida Gators team. Florida has more size than BYU with center Vernon Macklin and forward Alex Tyus. Florida also has more complementary scorers, something that BYU will need to win this game. Fredette may be unstoppable, but he will need help if BYU wants to go to the Elite Eight.

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The Wildcats, who got past Texas on a questionable call, simply lack the scoring depth that the Blue Devils feature. Duke will be sure to key on Arizona’s leading scorer Derrick Williams all night long; this could present problems if Arizona can’t get any other offensive help. Both of these teams are good at both shooting the three-pointer as well as defending it.

The team that can work the ball around effectively and hit the few open shots that they get will end up winning this game. The less-talented Wildcats will have their work cut out for them.

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Women’s Lacrosse Dominates Ramapo

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Senior attacker Kayla Henderson, pictured in a game played last season scored four goals for the Red Hawks in their 15-5 victory over Ramapo on Saturday.

Kendall Zoppa Assistant Sports Editor

Montclair won their third game in a row during the Skyline Conference opener against local rival Ramapo College with a 15-5 tally at Sprague Field Saturday afternoon.

Junior midfielder and Red Hawks leading scorer Cora Delfini started things off for Montclair scoring two unassisted goals within the first 10 minutes of play.

The Red Hawks added another goal by Kayla Henderson within seconds, setting

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them up with a 3-1 lead.

However, Ramapo kept Montclair in check by adding another goal just 10 minutes later which left them trailing by one. This was not enough for the Roadrunners, as the Red Hawks posted seven unanswered goals in the final nine minutes of the half, taking Montclair into the break with a comfortable eight point lead, 10-2.

Moments later, the Red Hawks were back in action, scoring the first goal of the second half. Ramapo midfielder Adrianna Tepedino locked in a free position shot shortly after to make it 12-3.

Unfortunately for Ramapo, this did little

to stop the Red Hawks as sophomore Kaliee Beal set MSU up on a fourgoal run, putting them up 15-3 halfway through the final period.

Senior Kayla Henderson had two of her four goals during this run and Beal added both of her assists.

Within the final five-minute mark, Ramapo’s Amanda Barretta scored an unassisted goal and nailed a free position shot, boosting the Roadrunners’ tally to five. Moments later the period drew to a close, causing Ramapo to drop to 1-2 on the season.

The Red Hawks outshot Ramapo 26-25 while sophomore goalkeeper

Tiffani Henderson had 13 saves to the Roadrunners’ goalkeeper Diana Silva’s nine. Baretta led Ramapo in goals with three as Kayla Henderson posted four goals for the Red Hawks’ win.

The game was a rematch of sorts for Ramapo as this was the first matchup between both teams since Ramapo’s loss to the Red Hawks in the Skyline Championship game, 17-6.

The Red Hawks travel to Muhlenberg College on March 23 to take on the Mules at 4 p.m. The team then returns to Sprague Field for conference play, this Saturday against New York Maritime at 1 p.m.

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however, as they were shut out 2-0 by Endicott. They would recover later in the day, though, defeating Carthage College by a score of 4-1. This time, it was a familiar face helping contribute to the victory as Miller got her first win of the season on the mound. In seven innings, she allowed just three hits and one walk.

First baseman Kelli O’Brien broke open a 1-1 tie in the fifth inning with a run-scoring double. This gave the Red Hawks a 2-1 lead that they would not relinquish. An RBI single by freshman third baseman Dana Amato in the seventh provided an insurance run for MSU. MSU did not have a good St. Patrick’s Day. They lost to Farmingdale State 3-2 and Springfield College 5-1 as the offense struggled to put up big numbers.

The Red Hawks, entering the final day of the tournament with a 4-4 record, finished the week with a bang, blowing out Nazareth College 10-0 before winning an extra innings pitcher’s duel with St. Benedict’s 1-0.

Amato, who won the NJAC Freshman Player of the Week, helped provide a ton of offense for the Red Hawks’ in their win over Nazareth. Amato went 2-for-2 on the day with two doubles, a walk and five RBIs. A shutout effort by Miller on the mound held Nazareth scoreless.

In the battle against St. Benedict, Hill faced off against Emma Alwin for the Blazers. Hill threw another gem for the Red Hawks, allowing just six hits and no walks in eight innings, striking out five in the process.

In extra innings, the Blazers got to

Softball Rebel Spring Games Stat Leaders Average — Dana Amato .526

Hits — Leslie Gonzalez 16

Home Runs — Liz Russo 1

Runs — Leslie Gonzalez 9

RBIs — Dana Amato 9

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place a runner on second to start the inning. St. Benedict sacrificed right fielder Nicole Kirkvold to third to lead off the eighth. However, solid fielding by the Red Hawks helped catch two Blazer runners in rundowns, providing the final two outs of the inning and keeping St. Benedict scoreless.

With shortstop Priscilla Camacho on second base in the bottom half of the

eighth inning, the Red Hawks found themselves with a chance to win the game. Second baseman Jamie Paulino bunted Camacho over to third to start the inning. Senior center fielder Gonzalez then hit a grounder that Camacho beat out to scamper home for the win.

The 6-4 start was a positive one for the Red Hawks as they improved upon their 5-5 record at the 2010 Rebel Spring Games.

“We had our downs, they’re inevitable,” Russo said. “But we were able to bounce back. That’s what’s important. We were able to pull together as a team, pick each other up, and just play some softball like we know we can.”

MSU will return to action on Thursday afternoon when they host DeSales University. The doubleheader will begin at 3 p.m. at MSU Softball Stadium.

MSU Ice Hockey Stumbles at Nationals

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Jon Fazio Staff Writer

The Red Hawks ice hockey team suffered five injuries during tournament play last week in San Jose, California as they were swept in three games, losing to Michigan State University 6-2, Florida Gulf Coast University 6-1 and San Jose State University 3-0 to cap off their season.

MSU started the tournament on Tuesday, March 15 against Michigan State, who was one of the tournament finalists, when the injury bug infected the team. During the game, freshman forward John Hero and junior forward Andrew Moore both suffered major concussions and Hero had to leave the game.

The Red Hawks came out strong in the first half of the game. Freshman

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forward Nick Lieback scored two goals for Montclair State to pull even with Michigan State at two. But the Spartans picked apart the Red Hawks and scored four unanswered goals to pull away for good.

“The game was even for the first 40 minutes,” Associate Head Coach Rob Martinez said on the MSU Ice Hockey website. “We began to fade away after the two injuries. I think the travel played a role in the lopsided finish, too.”

In the second game, things got worse for MSU as they faced FGCU. With two of their players on the injury list, freshman defenseman Brian Manning suffered a concussion in the third period and was taken out of the game after getting hit by a players’ elbow. FGCU controlled the balance of play and picked up the win over the Red Hawks, outshooting them 48-21 and eliminating them from contention.

The last game of the tournament against San Jose State added insult to injury for MSU. With Hero, Moore and Manning all out due to concussions, junior forward John Tully suffered a concussion and sophomore forward Kevin Tempsick hurt his shoulder. Both were sidelined for the rest of the game. The host club dominated this match-up of previously winless squads as the goaltending of the Red Hawks’ Kevin Fox and some help from the iron behind him kept this game from becoming a blowout, losing 3-0 to end the Nationals tournament in San Jose.

The winless performance was disappointing. However, Montclair State seems optimistic about their future. Head Coach Frank Barone knew that playing injured is a tough thing to do, especially in tournament play, but he expects his team to rebound next year and stay healthy to become a dominant force in the league.

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“John did a great job and after vigorous therapy, Will was cleared to compete,” Lewis said. “We had a short window of time to get Will ready to compete on a high level so we cut our practices in half and trained at 85 percent of his race pace. In addition, we filmed his practices and had timely reviews to make adjustments to his mechanics over the hurdles.”

Both Brown and Lewis agree that these adjustments “took Will to another level.”

When asked about his overall per-

formance this season, “I give myself an 85 percent,” Brown said. “I was a little shaky at first, but there’s always room for progress.”

As the indoor season officially comes to an end and the outdoor season appears right around the corner, Brown is not letting the major victory get to his head.

“Winning makes you the guy to beat,” said Brown. “People show you love but secretly everyone really wants to beat you.”

Not only does this championship make

Brown the first male athlete from MSU to win multiple indoor titles, but he is the third athlete overall behind Sharon Lindo (400 meter) and Monique Riddick (shot put). Brown, Lindo and Riddick are three of the five MSU athletes to win multiple titles overall along with Dewayne Stevens and Amod Field, who also won outdoor titles in the 400-meter and the 400-meter hurdle. Brown also received his fourth indoor honor to bring his total to seven All-American honors.

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Who’s Hot This Week Dana Amato Third Base — Softball Winner of NJAC Rookie of the Week, Amato batted .529 in seven games at the Rebel Spring Games in Orlando, Florida.

Mickey McGraw Left Field — Baseball Helped Red Hawks go 4-1 at the Snowbird Classic in Port Charlotte, Florida. He batted .526, scored four times while adding a double and two walks.

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Freshmen Fuel Softball to 6-4 Start Mike Monostra Sports Editor

MSU softball kicked off their 2011 season on a winning foot in Kissimmee, Florida last week, going 6-4 at the Rebel Spring Games.

Much of the week’s highlights were provided by some of the younger players on the team as some of the freshman contributed to their team’s victories.

The biggest highlights of the Red Hawks’ trip to Florida came in their second game, as freshman pitcher Alex Hill pitched a no-hitter in her first collegiate start. Hill allowed just one base runner in Montclair State’s 8-0 victory over Roger Williams.

Hill’s no-hitter did not come in a full game, as the game ended after five innings due to the eight-run mercy rule. However, this does not diminish her efforts as she struck out eight of the 15 batters she faced in the game.

She also struck out the side in the fifth inning to close out the victory and the no-hitter.

The victory, which was the first by the Red Hawks in 2011, was the first of an eventual three-game win streak as they swept a pair of games the following day over Wheaton College,

6-2, and Hood College, 4-3.

The victory over Hood came down to the wire as the two teams entered the seventh inning tied at 3-3. Hill, who came on to relieve starting pitcher Jamie Miller in the sixth inning, got out of a seventh inning jam, stranding a baserunner on second to keep the score tied.

In the bottom half of the seventh, the Red Hawks received heroics from freshman catcher Liz Russo. After shortstop Shannon Mozek walked to lead off the inning and center fielder Leslie Gonzalez sacrificed her over to second, Russo ripped a single down the left field line to win the game for MSU. “After I hit it, I initially thought it was a foul ball so I stopped running when I was halfway down to first,” Russo said. “I hadn’t seen that it tipped off the third basemen’s glove, so my team all cheered for me to keep running.

“Getting the game-winning hit is such a great and indescribable feeling in itself,” Russo said, “but having my entire team sprint out to me to congratulate me totally makes it even 10 times better.”

The Red Hawks’ winning streak would end two days later, Softball Continued on Page 22

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Center fielder Leslie Gonzalez hit for a .457 average and had four outfield assists in softball’s trip to the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee, Florida over spring break.

Brown Wins NCAA Hurdles Title Nick Verhagen Staff Writer

Photo courtesy of Aubrey Lewis

Will Brown and Coach Lewis pose with Brown’s National Championship trophy.

For MSU hurdler Will Brown, not even a hamstring injury could prevent him from taking home the title.

Brown overcame his hamstring injury to win the NCAA Division III Championship in the 55-meter hurdles Capital University’s Capital Center in Columbus, Ohio.

“Everyone kept calling me to give me advice and wish me good luck,” Brown said when asked about the support of his fellow teammates.

Brown made his mark originally in the preliminaries. Not only did Brown’s time of 7.44 seconds place him in the finals the next day, it also broke the previous track record of 7.66 seconds set by Joe Moor of Ohio Northern University in 2004.

On top of that, his record time was recorded as the fastest time in Division III this season.

The finals took place on Saturday, March 12. As if Friday’s performance wasn’t enough, Brown avenged his runner-up finish from 2010 and finished the timed final with a winning time of 7.43, beating the track record he posted the day before.

“I was nervous but I felt very

well prepared,” Brown said. “I knew not to underestimate anybody and I paid attention to my own lane. I did picture myself winning the championship a little. I was runner-up twice and I kept on pushing. I felt like I won but I wasn’t sure right away.”

Brown’s philosophy on competing is one we can all draw inspiration from.

“You have to aim high or else it’s not worth doing it,” Brown said. Coach Aubrey Lewis agrees.

“Will is a very hard worker and because he has a lot of determination and pride, he exhibits the heart of a lion when it’s time to compete at big meets.”

For those of you thinking this is just another record-setting championship win, you’ll be sadly mistaken. Brown had just recently overcome an injury that he sustained in February.

“We decided that Will should not run in the CTC and NJAC Conference Championships due to a slight strain in his hamstring,” Lewis said. Brown took three weeks off to receive treatment from John Davis, M.S., A.T.C., head trainer and coordinator of athletic training and sports medicine services at MSU. Brown also lost valuable training time during his recovery.

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