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Volume XCV, Issue 21
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Thursday, March 26, 2015
2015 - 2016 SGA E-board Elected
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Red Hawks Place Third in Final Four
Chris Christie Speaks at Town Hall Meeting
Kristen Bryfogle Opinion Editor
Jose Cortez Contributing Writer
The Student Government Association elections for the 20152016 Executive Board have just concluded and already voters and candidates have noted that the election process has gone more smoothly than in years past. One of the biggest contributors to the ease of voting and campaigning this year was the use of HawkSync. Candidates were able to post their personal statements, provide brief biographies and describe their platforms. This new method of voting allowed students, who may have felt that they were not informed enough to vote, to make educated decisions about who will lead the SGA next year, fixing one of the major issues that students complain about when election time comes around: being uninformed about who the candidates are and what they stand for. “I liked [HawkSync] better [than last year’s voting system]
On March 24, Governor Chris Christie held his 132nd Town Hall Meeting at the Hanover Township Civic Center in Whippany. Christie walked out ready to address a crowd of about 350 people. Amongst the audience were Montclair State University President Susan Cole and about 20 MSU students. Christie brought reinforcements to the meeting as he was joined by his wife, first lady Mary Pat. This was her fifth appearance to these meetings. He started off by talking about the work that he and his wife have been able to accomplish together, especially in the developmentally disabled community. “One of the real focuses for us over the last five-and-a-half years has been the developmentally disabled community in the state and with a particular focus on those families who have family members with autism, and she’s helped to start
The Red Hawks finished third in the country after traveling to Grand Rapids, Mich. for the Division III Women’s Final Four.
“I want to congratulate the team as well as the dedicated students and family who have come to support. It is a magnificent accomplishment to make it to the Final Four for the first time in Montclair State history! The Red Hawks make this Red Hawk proud; you can see the same sentiment reflected in the campus community.” - Rocky the Red Hawk
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Class I Organizations Hold Week of Activities
Members of Class I Organizations flash mobbed the SGA meeting. Megan Spinelli Contributing Writer
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EOF Program Holds Boys to Men Conference
Montclair State held Empowerment Conference for prospective students.
Photo Courtesy of Dr. Daniel Jean.
Throughout the week, Class I organizations of the Student Government Association came together to hold various events in an effort to attract new members, celebrate their talents and accomplishments and show MSU students what different cultures are all about. On March 23, Class One Week kicked off with an open house spreading throughout the Class I hallway in the Student Center Annex. Colorful posters and drawings representative of each respective club
covered the open doors as the members welcomed newcomers into their rooms. One colorful room full of energy belonged to the Latin American Student Organization. The club members laughed as they hung out and waited patiently for students to visit so they could share their love of the Latin culture. “We try to spread Latin culture to everyone and we have awesome food,” said Vice President Max Vazquez. “Everyone likes food, right?” Club members sat around a table, indulging in gourmet tortilla chips and salsa, which they
even offered to share, while Zabdi Medel, who is in charge of the club’s publicity, hung out on the couch with a guitar on his lap. This isn’t much different from LASO’s weekly Tuesday meetings, where they discuss their accomplishments, plan events and, of course, eat, listen to music and dance around. “It’s not just for Latin Americans; it’s for the whole student body here at Montclair State,” Medel said. The LASO members encourage everyone to go to their many events, especially their Latino Leadership Confer-
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Pelican Police Report
Eggs are Egg-cellent for You
Not the Bash We Expected
Viva La Vulva
Softball Opens Season in Florida
Find out about all of the criminal incidents that happened this week.
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Each year, incoming freshmen are bombarded with essential lessons in campus safety, but unfortunately, these lessons were entirely disregarded when students rushed to obtain Spring Bash tickets.
Jayna Gugliucci News Editor Despite the snow closing several schools in the surrounding area, hundreds of ninth to 11th grade students still made their way to Montclair State for the Fourth Annual Boys to Men Empowerment Conference on Friday, March 20. According to Dr. Daniel Jean, the Executive Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program, the day served to “engage prospective students in the Montclair State University expe-
rience.” With a keynote address, professional swagger panel, open-mic, Greek step-team exhibition and a screening of the film Bring Your Game, those in attendance were definitely given a taste of the collegiate lifestyle they would have to look forward to in years to come. To begin the day, the keynote address held by Christopher C. Irving focused on leadership and decision making; just two values that coincide with the mission of the EOF program. EOF continued on Page 3
The Red Hawks opened their season in Florida for the Gene Cusic Classic.
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On March 25, the 2015-2016 SGA E-board was elected. because you didn’t have to type in all the extra information. Everything was right there,” said Meghan Tailor, the secretary of Class I SGA organization Indian Culture Club. “I liked that you were able to read everything about each candidate.” The Vice President of the ICC, Nikita Patel, also felt that the election ran more smoothly than previous elections because candidates reached out more to members of SGA organizations. “We actually knew the candidates better,” she said. “They actually came around this time to talk to every org. Last year, I only knew one of the people [who] was running. This year, I knew almost everybody who was running. We actually knew what everybody was doing, what they were running for [and] what kind of personality they have.” Members of Hillel shared similar opinions about the election. Program Coordinator, Evan Benson, also found HawkSync an easier voting platform to use. Public Relations representative, Hilary Keating, said, “I liked that they had the candidate’s picture and then a little thing about them.” General member, Daniel Waffenfeld, also felt that the campaign process was more informative this year. “They sent emails and had flyers on how to vote. I didn’t vote last year because I wasn’t sure when elections were, but this year it seemed a lot more organized,” said Waffenfeld. Those running for the election, however, felt that many students were still uninformed about what HawkSync was and how it worked. Vice Presidentelect, Nick Pizzuta, said, “There were several people whom I told could vote on HawkSync and a lot of people said, ‘Oh, what’s HawkSync?’ A few of
my friends texted me or messaged me [asking], ‘How do I get on?’ As it’s starting to get used more, I think more people will know how to actually utilize it.”
“I thought it was a good idea to incorporate HawkSync because that’s something that the university is going to be using a lot and they’re going to be pushing a lot of information through HawkSync.” -Rajhon White SGA PresidentElect Student voter Meghan DiGiaimo, a senior Public Health major, heard similar concerns when she spoke to others about voting. “People had no idea how to vote because they either never heard of or don’t really understand what HawkSync is. In that sense, I am a little more
Claire Fishman | The Montclarion nervous about what the results will be because it sounds like maybe not as many people did vote this year because of that.” Yet, DiGiaimo felt that using the election for HawkSync could act as a learning opportunity for students to acquaint themselves with the interface, an opinion shared by Presidentelect Rajhon White. “I thought it was a good idea to incorporate HawkSync because that’s something that the university is going to be using a lot and they’re going to be pushing a lot of information through HawkSync,” White said. Although the interface is relatively new to students, there were 1,304 students who voted in the election, which is 200 more than last year. In terms of numbers, this election was more successful than last year. White and Pizzuta also attributed the more relaxed feel around the election to the less intense campaign. White commented that this year’s candidates learned from those last year who bombarded social media with many posts about the election. This year, he claimed that there was still strong social media campaigning presence, but candidates toned it down a bit. “It was definitely a more low-key election,” Pizzuta commented. “Last year, almost every other day there was a complaint through the elections committee and, this year, there was maybe only one complaint. Overall, it was a better election, [but] still stressful.” Almost every candidate emphasized the importance of voting in their campaigning, an issue that White also spoke out about. “Each student is paying $48.90 a semester [in SGA fees],” he said. “You should want to know where your money is going and how it is being used.”
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Christie: Talking Politics with Local Townspeople
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things across the country that have been great in terms of bringing greater awareness to it,” said Christie. The governor first spoke on issues relating to fiscal spending in the State of New Jersey. He referred to the sixth state budget proposal of $33 billion that he presented in 22 minutes last month. Christie said that he doesn’t want any part in being associated with a potential financial nightmare.
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lesson about that. Politics in New Jersey has to come back to [being] more focused on the person running for office rather than the party they are running with. He did answer my question.” Other MSU students were excited about being able to attend this town hall meeting and hear what the governor had to say. Kristen Bunk, the SGA President, said, “I felt the transparency; him being able to talk to
“One of the real focuses for us over the last five-and-a-half years has been the developmentally disabled community in the state and with a particular focus on those families who have family members with autism.” -Gov. Chris Christie Governor of New Jersey After his opening remarks, Christie took questions from the audience including topics about one’s freedom and liberties, the minimum wage, taxes on senior citizens and government growth. One question came from Vincent Stevens, a sophomore student here at Montclair State. He asked Christie how he could help the Republican Party. Christie’s response was that the focus in these elections should be on the individuals versus the entire party. After the meeting, Stevens said, “He really taught me a
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use and tell us exactly how the budget is looking and where that money is going. I think it [just helps] as people because the more you’re informed, the more you could make educated decisions and be an effective citizen.” Although Christie was asked whether or not he was running for president, no big announcement was made. He told residents that he’s never running for office again in the State of New Jersey, but will make an announcement on a potential White House run within the next three months.
Students from Class I Organizations raise awareness.
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ence on April 11 on the fourth floor of the Student Center, where there will be workshops, speakers and refreshments. Down the hall, the Montclair State Dance Company paraded out of their room to High School Musical’s “We’re All in This Together” with smiles plastered on their faces. As they livened up the hallways, the Haitian Student Association hung out and greeted visitors while the Japan Club casually sat on their couch, having fun. The Japan Club’s goal is to bring Japanese culture to campus, planning events such as gothic tea parties, komodo photo shoots and food-related presentations. Their biggest event coming up is Chibicon on April 25, where they take over the Student Center and fill it with panels, performances and dance parties. Guest speaker Michele Knotz, who voiced many of the Pokémon anime’s female characters, will be in attendance. The Japan Club hopes many of MSU’s students will be, too.
their respective organizations. While some students were excited to be involved, others appeared surprised or even annoyed, according to an eyewitness. The events continue throughout the week, with the Class I Showcase taking place on Thursday, March 26 in the Student Center ballrooms A, B and C. There will be free international refreshments, performances and dancing. Class One Week closes out on Saturday, March 28 with Red Hawk Night in the Student Center, hosted by the Class I organizations, the Student Government Association and Student Life at Montclair. Various events, international food and desserts and plenty of performances will bring the most talented and diverse organizations together and incorporate different cultures into the MSU community.
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“The EOF Program provides quality academic support, leadership development, financial literacy, career enrichment, intentional counseling/advisement and need-based financial assistance to maximize the intellectual and social growth of all participants,” said Jean. In such regard, the program worked to reinforce the ideas of the program itself and give those involved the opportunity to strengthen skills that would help them later on in life.
High School posted on Twitter that the event was the best four hours of his life,” said Jean. “Nationally, male college enrollment is on the decline and participants who attended shared they are now more interested in attending college, which is a first step to our goal to increase our male applicant pool.” While the students were pleased with their experience, it is quite evident that the administration that helped to pull
citizenship.” As an alumnus of the program himself, Jean serves as one of these individuals who has certainly worked to lay the foundation for all those to follow in his footsteps. In the future, the hosts of the conference hope to have more participants and, hopefully, work towards running the event each semester. As of now, the program will run every spring and the Fifth Annual Boys to Men conference will take place in March 2016; how-
“You’ll meet different types of people and you’ll be able to share interests that they have in Japanese culture,” said President Blenda Alexandre. On Tuesday, March 24, the events continued with the Indian Culture Club’s henna party in the Student Center cafeteria. Students came in asking for all kinds of tattoos – from peacocks to flowers to sorority letters – and learned about Indian culture. Jenny Patel, the president of ICC, led the event providing custom henna tattoos and even some snacks for those looking to add some designs to their arms and hands. “We had a decent turnout,” Patel said. “A lot of people came out to see us and LASO was here doing their care packages.” On Wednesday, March 25, members of the Class I Organizations held a flash mob in the Student Center during the SGA’s weekly meeting. The event featured a coordinated dance performed by students in order to raise awareness for
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“The EOF community fully engages scholars in curricular and co-curricular experiences, ultimately producing active alumni dedicated to lifelong learning and global citizenship.” -Dr. Daniel Jean Executive Director, Educational Opportunity Fund Program Following suit, the conference featured a professional swagger panel moderated by Jean himself; the segment also included “professional men who traveled from Washington D.C., Pennsylvania and Boston on a snowy day to share their triumphs, challenges and success strategies.” In the end, the event itself proved to be a major success among those students from across the state who were able to participate despite the inclement weather; among these schools, Plainfield Academy of the Arts and Advanced Studies, Essex County Vo-Tech, Malcolm X Shabazz, James J. Ferris High School, East Orange Campus High School and Franklin High were in attendance. “After the event, a participant from Malcolm X Shabazz
the conference together was as well. “It was great to see prospective Red Hawks learn more about the Montclair State University experience. Lives were transformed today,” said Beth Diggs, the Associate Director of the EOF Program. At the same time, Gladis Valentine, the EOF Program Assistant, shared, “It is a pleasure each year to coordinate this event and feed our enrollment pipeline.” Overall, the conference held true to the main goals of the EOF program itself while engaging high school level students towards one day becoming collegiate graduates. According to Jean, “The EOF community fully engages scholars in curricular and co-curricular experiences, ultimately producing active alumni dedicated to lifelong learning and global
ever, the success of the EOF program does not end there. “In response to the University’s strategic plan, the EOF program developed a new vision entitled ‘From Prospect to Active Alumni’ and includes three annual college enrollment/ awareness programs for over 1,000 high school students,” said Jean. With the goal being to inform prospective students about the Montclair State University experience, the EOF program will nonetheless continue to work towards providing students with the tools necessary to create their own path. For more information on the EOF Program and future enrollment college awareness events, go to montclair.edu/studentdevelopment-campus-life/educational-opportunity-fund/.
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Stylish School Options Jessica Mahmoud Staff Writer As we say goodbye to the first half of the spring semester, the sun is finally shining. Bright florals and fun dresses are starting to be worn and fashion is starting to be something people are considering rather than throwing on the warmest thing in their closet. Now that Spring is here, people are starting to get back to wearing fun outfits, rather than just sweats and a t-shirt. It’s great to look around on campus and see all the diverse looks and styles being flaunted. I hope this helps you out with your spring fashion, and inspires you to try some of these awesome looks.
Clothes and shoes: Forever 21 This is the 2015 Safe[r] Space Conference. How do you think this benefits the campus? “It brings educational opportunities to new things people have never heard of before. Plus, it’s all day, so we cover a lot of different topics. It brings awareness and provides resources since a lot of organizations are involved.” Cotton dresses are often as soft as nightgowns, making them perfect to throw on before class. Now that the sun is coming out and the snow is melting, bright colors are becoming more acceptable and popular. If your dress is a solid color, try adding a fun necklace or even a scarf for a fun contrast. Since we haven’t reached high temperatures just yet, a cardigan and tights is best to pair with a dress. Finally, flats can be traded for boots if it’s a sunny day.
Top and socks: Urban Outfitters Shoes: Doc Martens Backpack: Gypsy Warrior Spring break in one word? “Chill, because I didn’t really do anything.” T-shirt dresses are possibly the most comfortable and trendy piece out there. They’re great because there are so many different varieties. A great place to look is at thrift stores or in the men’s sections of any clothing store. Pairing them with thigh-high socks is a way to make it a little more appropriate, and a way to stay warm. T-shirt dresses can really have an edgy look, so combat boots finish off the look perfectly.
Sweater: TJ Maxx Jacket, beanie, and scarf: H&M Jeans: Cotton On Shoes: Steve Madden Backpack: Ross Believe or not, we’re halfway through the spring semester. What’s your favorite memory from the first half? “My favorite memory from the first half of the semester would be the 1908 launch party, because I was one of the people who helped build it to where it’s at. I was overjoyed that it finally came together and was being launched and released to the entire campus. I’m really happy about that.” Florals are one of the more popular patterns that are being seen with the sun shining again. Try opting for a sweater with bright flowers instead of a neutral-colored one. They look great with colored jeans, but look just as nice with blue or black ones. Combat boots and a beanie give the look more of an edge and contrast with the bright flowers. Finally, playing with patterns by adding a patterned scarf definitely scores you fashion points.
Top: Jac Vanek Leggings: Garage. Boots: Journeys Last week was St. Patrick’s Day! When was the last day you felt truly lucky? “I got an A- on my test in my TVDM class. Oh, and I booked my appointment for my tattoo tomorrow, so I’m excited for that. And my birthday is Thursday.” Graphic tops can definitely be fashionable, but graphic flannels take everything to a new level. Additionally, having the graphics on the back makes it even more unique. As much as clothing is a symbol of appearance, it is also a great way to spread positive messages, like this one. It’s best paired with simple pieces like leggings or skinny jeans and a white tee so the flannel can be a statement piece. Converse shoes look best to stay simple and stick with the alternative look.
Both tops: Hot Topic Jeans: Forever 21 Scarf: JC Penney Necklace: Florida Boots: Sears Favorite memory from first half of the semester? “I don’t know; I don’t do anything.” Another style out there is the “real edgy.” Skulls and chains are really big here and it definitely gives off a unique vibe. The idea of layering muscle tanks over a long-sleeve top is something I’ve never seen before. It’s a new way of layering that is great, as it’s still chilly out. The scarf around the belt pocket works as an awesome accessory to plain jeans. But, you don’t have to be edgy to sport these ideas. Bright contrasting colors would look great on top and a floral scarf is also a cute idea to tie around jeans.
Shirt and pants: H&M Jacket: Gap Hat: City Hunter Shoes: Goodwill What’s your zodiac sign and do you believe in horoscopes? Why or why not? “I’m a Taurus and not too much. But I did read it and the description describes me perfectly. I haven’t really thought about it enough.” If you’re big on beanies, try matching a colored one with your jeans. It gives a cool matching top-to-bottom look that is definitely noticed. Try not to be too colorful on top, but go for a black-and-white classic look. This will make the matching colors pop more. Try a blazer with a collar to look more put together if you’re trying to up your fashion game. Sunglasses finish off the look in style.
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Montclair State Dietetic Organization Kimberly Asman Staff Writer MSDO stands for the Montclair State Dietetic Organization, a Class II organization of the SGA. This is a fantastic organization that is not only for nutrition majors but for the benefit of everyone. All MSDO meetings and events are open to the entire campus community and offer great tips and information on leading a healthy lifestyle and eating better, plus a lot of free food. Whether it’s through a meeting, an event or online, you can find some aspect of MSDO that can help you learn more about eating better.
Pinterest: MSDO is now on Pinterest. If you aren’t familiar with this form of social media, it’s time to make an account. Pinterest lets you “pin” and “repin” endless kinds of pictures from recipes to clothing to quotes and more. Follow @ MSDO1 for all you need in terms of healthy eating. MSDO regularly posts a variety of recipes on lots of different boards, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothies, vegetarian, gluten-free and more. If you are interested in healthy eating, following this account is a great way to have easy access to healthy recipes. Meetings: MSDO meets every Wednesday in University
2046 at 3 p.m. These meetings are great, especially for nutrition majors. They have lots of guest speakers who work in the nutrition field who talk about their job and how they got to where they are, perfect for anyone graduating soon or who is interested in joining the nutrition program. Meetings also include letting people know about opportunities to volunteer in the nutrition field, which is an excellent résumé builder. Events: MSDO hosts many events each semester, from healthy bake sales in Dickson to tables in the Student Center giving away information and free samples. On March 31, there will be a healthy chef competi-
tion in Machuga Heights. On April 9, there will be a DIY Trail Mix bar in the Rathskeller. On Wednesday, April 22, there will be a mini-farmer’s market in Room 2046 in University Hall from 3-4 p.m. On March 26, there will be a spinach table in the Student Center. As you can see, there are always a lot of events going on with MSDO. There are opportunities to not only volunteer, but also for everyone on campus to learn a little bit more about eating healthy. Facebook and Twitter: On Facebook, join the “Montclair State Dietetics Organization” group to stay up to date on everything MSDO. Not only are all
events posted and advertised, but there are also lots of posts by current and past members on different areas of the nutrition field. Joining the group gives you access to a constant flow of information. On Twitter, follow @MSDO1 for quick reminders about what’s going on with MSDO.
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Eggs are Egg-cellent for You James Carpentier Staff Writer
Not just a breakfast item anymore
With Easter Sunday on April 5 and Passover begins the night of April 3, eggs have suddenly exploded in popularity. Eggs are a centerpiece on holiday tables for both Jews and Christians. A hard-boiled egg is traditionally dipped in salt water at the start of the Passover Seder meal to commemorate the offering brought in the days of the Holy Temple. For Christians, hard-boiled colored eggs on Easter are often used to symbolize fertility, rebirth and the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb, as the egg represents the shape of a stone tomb. Below are various ways to appreciate this symbolic and nourishing food not only during Easter and Passover, but year-round. Photo courtesy of Cafecasey.com
Eggs are quick and portable snack. Make hardboiled eggs in advance, refrigerate and use as a convenient and portable snack accompanied with fruit, veggies, cheese, nuts or whole-grain bread. You can also chop hard-boiled eggs in a salad for a nutritious meal.
Eggs are a versatile addition to a wide variety of foods, including bacon, peppers, sausage, steak, ham, pancakes, waffles and potatoes.
Bodybuilders and other athletes rely on eggs for an inexpensive yet primary protein source for helping maintain and build muscle following weight training sessions.
Eggs are not only a great protein source; they also contain vitamins B and D, as well as minerals iodine, selenium and iron. The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin in egg yolks promote eye health.
How many ways can eggs be prepared? Scrambled, fried, softboiled, hard-boiled, poached, omelet-style, deviled; common variations of eggs are often served at your favorite Jersey diner.
For chefs and bakers, eggs are a daily necessity in the preparation of many entrees (meat and fish coatings, noodles, pastas) and desserts (puddings, custards, cakes.)
Eggs are a basic part of cuisines worldwide. Italians call omelets “frittatas”–mixing eggs with vegetables or meat, for example. Fresh pasta also contains egg yolks. In France, egg yolks and egg whites are main ingredients in crepes, soufflés, omelets and oeufs a la neige. Mexicans serve huevos rancheros. Chinese restaurants list egg drop soup and an omelet called egg foo young on menus. Germans make thick noodles with eggs called spaetzle and also place a fried egg atop Wiener Schnitzel. In Egypt and India consume fried eggs for breakfast.
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Be ‘Kaptivating’ and ‘Thrive’ At It An interview with Blogger Kelly Potts
Kelly Potts is a senior and member of the Sigma Delta Tau sorority at Montclair State University. She started off her sophomore year by creating a new outlet for her writing skills to flourish and the results have been remarkable. Potts’ website, kaptivatingthoughts.wordpress.com (previously “College Thrive”) has taken off within the campus community and has gotten over 18,500 views since she began the website a year and a half ago. Potts had always known she wanted to go into journalism even from a young age and has had the support of friends and family to help her blog reach thousands of views. Potts’ highest viewed post was “The Six Friends to Keep Forever,” which received over 6,500 views alone and 2,100 views the initial day she posted it. Lexi Keresztes, one of Potts’ sorority sisters and close friends, stated, “When I see a post that relates to me, I read it through more thoroughly. This was one of my favorite posts she’s ever done.” This post was only the beginning for Potts, leading her to receive a coveted internship at Woman’s Day magazine at the Hearst Tower in New York. Potts is a native to Hamilton, N.J. and began her career at
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Montclair State University as an English major looking to go into the journalism route, a field she had always been in love with. Throughout her college career, which will be bitter-sweetly ending in the spring, has been filled with countless, once-ina-lifetime opportunities. From starting her own personal lifestyle blog and then graduating to a sought-after internship with Woman’s Day, Potts has had amazing opportunities to grow through college and to thrive as well. “Any post of Kelly’s that I read I find extremely enjoyable,” said Victoria Pignataro, a sorority sister who has inspired some of Potts’ posts. “She has a way of connecting with her tar-
geted readers that is so amazing to me. When reading articles that have to do with me or are based off of our friendship, I feel flattered. It makes me happy that Kelly likes to share our friendship and our experiences with her readers.” Potts finally knew she had made it as a lifestyle blogger when her post titled “The Six Friends to Keep Forever” had gotten over 3,000 views alone. and said “As the day went on, the views kept getting higher and higher and it was being viewed not only in the United States but from other countries.” To this day, Potts is very proud of this particular post because it was her most wellreceived post and is still being
shared on social media. Potts was inspired by the movie, 13 Going on 30, featuring Jennifer Garner, who gets her wish as a young 13-year-old to be 30 years old and scores a job at a popular women’s magazine. The most famous line from the movie, “Thirty, flirty and thriving,” is what inspired the original title of her blog: “College Thrive.” Potts worked for Woman’s Day during her Fall 2014 semester and was introduced to the world of magazines and focused on the online portion of the text. She had the opportunity to interview Paula Deen, a former Food Network star who lost her job due to inappropriate comments, and learned the
importance of how to get the information needed for a story without bringing up sore subjects. “I learned a lot from doing that article,” said Potts. “I realized you have to be super prepared in knowing what to ask and confidently talk and get the information you want.” Potts recently changed the title of her blog from “College Thrive” to “Kaptivating Thoughts” to reflect the new chapter in her life and her moving on from college. Since Potts will be graduating in May, she thought it was appropriate to change the title of her blog to fit her change in lifestyle. “The ‘Kap’ in ‘Kaptivating’ are actually my initials and I loved the way the title sounded, so I decided to change it since, in a few months, I won’t be a college student anymore,” said Potts. She hopes to follow her dreams of working at Cosmopolitan or Seventeen and to continue updating her blog as she adjusts and changes with it. “Go for what you want to write and don’t worry about how others will judge it,” she said. “I still to this day feel weird making posts, wondering what others will think, but I’ve learned to be proud of my work and to better myself as a writer because it’s what I love to do and I always wanted to prove people wrong.”
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Not the Bash We Expected
Christian Ray Blaza| The Montclarion
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ach year, incoming freshmen are bombarded with essential lessons in campus safety, but unfortunately, these lessons were entirely disregarded when students rushed to obtain Spring Bash tickets. Unlike previous years, the Student Government Association actually strictly enforced their policy for students seeking Spring Bash tickets to not line up outside the Commuter Lounge until 7 a.m. As a result, hundreds of eager students roamed around the Student Center only to stampede to the Commuter Lounge minutes prior to ticket sales. At first, there was no form
of crowd control for the 400+ students that crowded the hallway. Eventually, the police arrived and directed the students waiting outside the Commuter Lounge to vacate the hallway. Students packed themselves, elbow-to-elbow, into the nearby staircase, causing the building’s exit to be obstructed. Looking back at all the immense amount of safety exercises and training over the years at Montclair State University, it is beyond clear that this year’s Spring Bash ticket sales were handled poorly. Had an emergency taken place during the Spring Bash ticket sales, people would have had difficulty exiting the build-
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ing and the proper emergency personnel would have been unable to enter, especially if someone in the packed crowd had been injured or had a panic attack. With that many people crammed into the Student Center, any form of emergency would have become that much more of a disaster and a Spring Bash ticket is not worth being put into that kind of danger. Each student’s safety should be held to a high regard and the Student Government Association and everyone else involved with this year’s Spring Bash ticket distribution process undeniably dropped the ball. Although the SGA’s call for students to line up after 7 a.m.
could work next year if there are more precautions in place, it does not seem likely that a 7 a.m. line-up is a viable option. For the future, students have expressed a need for an online system for Spring Bash ticket distribution. Students could apply online to receive tickets and a raffle could decide who receives tickets. This would definitely ensure that this year’s safety fiasco would never occur again. Students would not be required to stand on a line for hours without the guarantee of receiving tickets. Also, people cutting the line would no longer be a concern like it has been in past years. This distribution
method seems to be a fast and easy way for student to obtain Spring Bash tickets. Spring Bash is a perfect way for students to relieve stress and have a great time, but it is not great enough for someone to put their safety at risk. The outcome of this year’s Spring Bash ticket distribution was a poor showing for Montclair State University and its community of students. Due to the problems that occurred this year, one can only hope that student safety will be at the forefront of the Spring Bash organizers’ minds as next year’s Spring Bash is planned.
Question of the Week: Do you believe a college should force students to attend assemblies and impose fines on those who do not attend? 5% “I think colleges should other en-
courage people to go to these kind of meetings, but it should not be mandatory. If someone does not want to go to it because they have a belief against it, they should not be force to go to it. On top of that, the fines should not be put on them.”
“I believe that college should not force students to attend assemblies. As a commuter, it is hard to come to campus on days I do not have class and imposing a fine on top of that is a little harsh.”
- Brian Gutierrez, Freshman, Business Administration
- Stephanie Laeie Junior, Communication
“I do not think assemblies should be mandatory. You should be encouraged to go to the assembly, but you should not be charged for it if you decide not to go. If you go, great; if you do not go, whatever. It should be the student’s choice to attend any assembly or not.” - Paul Mortier Freshman, Undeclared
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Please Click Responsibly
How to apply Lewinsky’s words on cyberbullying to our everyday lives
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f t e r a decade of silence, one of the most notorious figures in recent AmeriKRISTEN can politics BRYFOGLE OPINION EDITOR s t e p p e d forward in a TED Talk earlier this month: Monica Lewinsky. This former White House intern gained a rather unfavorable reputation in the American public due to her relationship with President Bill Clinton. Lewinsky, now 41 with a Master’s in Social Psychology, returned to the public eye after years of laying low in order to deliver an important message about our culture. In her TED Talk, Lewinsky opened up about her own youth, claiming that she made a lot of mistakes as a 22-yearold and that she sees herself as one of the first victims of cyberbullying, as much of the media coverage about the Clinton-Le-
winsky scandal came through the Internet rather than more traditional sources. Lewinsky noted that since her place in the media has passed, countless others have been victim to cyberbullying, often to the point where they would be “humiliated to death.” Lewinsky challenged those watching to start using the Internet more compassionately and not to fund media sources that profit from shaming others. Lewinsky gives some practical ways that her audience can create a social change in a culture that focuses so much on shaming and humiliating for profit, such as supporting anticyberbullying organizations and responding with supportive and compassionate comments on a post that is receiving a lot of negativity. This is a good place to start, but I think that in order for a larger cultural change to occur, there must be many more indepth personal choices made in the media that we consume and the way we conduct ourselves
on the Internet. We’ve all had that moment where we saw cyberbullying happening, whether we heard about an individual committing suicide because of relentless attacks through the web, noticed friends on Facebook casually making fun of another person in the comments of a post or even experienced cyberbullying firsthand. Some of us may have even participated in cyberbullying another person without thinking much of it. But, as Lewinsky points out, what may seem like fun and games for you could actually be lifethreatening for the person on the receiving end. The first way to end our culture’s issue with cyberbullying is to stop cyberbullying ourselves. Rather than posting something harmful in response to a post or thread, ignore it and continue surfing the web. It’s that easy, but that is a daily choice you need to make in how you conduct yourself on the Internet. Another way to instill change
in our culture is to stop buying in to media that preys on others as its main source of revenue. Stop watching shows like TMZ and Fashion Police. If enough people realize the toxicity of these shows and boycott them, their ratings go down, advertisers are not interested in funding their projects and the shamers and bullies go out of business. The same is true for gossip media on the Internet. Don’t fall for the clickhole headlines about Twitter wars and the most epic troll ever. If you click on these types of articles, as Lewinsky said, “The more clicks, the more advertising dollars.” To make a real change in stopping public shaming, we have to become more conscious of what we do on the Internet and realize that every time we click something, we may be inadvertently funneling money into a fund that only perpetuates cyberbullying and public humiliation. Finally, you can directly speak out to your government about cyberbullying. The Tyler Clementi Higher Education
Anti-Harassment Act, which requires institutions of higher education to put policies into place to protect students from cyberbullying, was reintroduced to Congress last week. The time is now to write, call or email your representative to tell them how you feel about this legislation. If we as students use our voice to speak out for what we believe our universities and colleges should do to protect us, then legislators will likely think that cyberbullying is an important issue to be discussed since so many students are enthusiastic about it. It may be difficult to make these changes in our lives, but the consequence for being complacent in our Internet use and our stance in cyberbullying may be life-threatening for others. You can be part of a bigger change, but it starts with a change in you.
Kristen Bryfogle, an English and Classics major, is in her first year as the Opinion Editor for The Montclarion.
Internet Explorer’s Death Brings Little Grief Microsoft develops a more reputable browser to stay in the competition
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f you were to ask people to name some of the most NICHOLAS DA famous web browsers, SILVA they would COLUMNIST respond by saying Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. Now those people are going to have to cross Internet Explorer off of that list, as this past week, Microsoft revealed that they were officially putting an end to the long-standing web browser. The motive behind Microsoft ending Internet Explorer is their plan to install a new browser on their computers currently named Project Spartan, which is planned to start with Windows 10. The plan was formally announced by Microsoft marketing chief Chris Capossela at the Microsoft Convergence Conference in Atlanta. Internet Explorer will not be axed off
completely with Windows 10, however, as some versions will maintain the web browser so as to work with older programs and devices. After Windows 10, Internet Explorer will be gone completely, fading away into the books of cyber history. Despite Internet Explorer being one of the most significant and utilized web browsers out there, it has also been the victim of ridicule due to slow speed, with many joking that it would be your grandmother’s favorite browser. Some go even further by saying that would be an insult to your grandmother. In fact, the very reason that Microsoft is replacing Internet Explorer with the “Spartan Project” is to upgrade their browser to a faster and more efficient one. When you’re one of the biggest computer software and consumer electronic companies in the world, it is always going to reflect poorly on the company’s part when their web browser of choice is infamous for its poor performance. Microsoft has often shown aware-
ness of the public’s displeasure of Internet Explorer, so public opinion has likely had some degree of influence on Microsoft’s decision. Yet, was public opinion the only reason for Microsoft’s dramatic change in direction to pursue Project Spartan? That may not be the case, as it has also been proven that Internet Explorer has fallen victim to browser rivalries over the last few years as well. In May 2002, Internet Explorer was the undisputed leader of the internet browsers with a market share of 86.7 percent. Then-respective rivals AOL and Netscape had shares of 2.8 percent and 7.3 percent, respectively. In February 2015, Internet Explorer had lost nearly all of its value, as it is now at a measly eight percent. Google Chrome now had the overwhelming majority with 62.5 percent while Firefox ranked second with a distant 22.9 percent. Internet Explorer was still ahead of browsers Safari and Opera, which had shares of 3.9
percent and 1.5 percent. Yet, this near 13-year span shows how drastically Internet Explorer has declined in terms of usage, especially given the surges in popularity of Google and other companies with superior browsers. Such may have been additional motivation for Microsoft to want to put an end to Internet Explorer and begin Project Spartan. People can debate why Microsoft is making this change, but what ultimately matters is that Microsoft is making a bold step towards the future. This is an act that I feel is both a brave and intelligent step for the world’s largest software company. Changing a browser may seem like a minor change to some, but it is the beginning step in the movement forward for Microsoft, as they continue to grow and progress as a company. It is what happens with all companies that want to and need to survive; they must adapt to the endlessly changing times in order to make history and not be a past relic of it.
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If Microsoft’s motive for changing their web browser was because of public opinion, then they are merely following the words of the company’s cofounder Bill Gates, who once said, “We all need people who will give us feedback; that is how we improve.” The desire to improve and evolve fuels most of us in our struggle to stay in check with the times, so it comes to me as no surprise that a major company like Microsoft is improving and evolving as well. With internet rivals coming from every corner and some such as Google and Yahoo now beating them in the race, Microsoft needs something like Project Spartan to show that they are an army that is ready for battle and will not go down without a fight.
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Viva La Vulva
‘The Vagina Monologues’ expose impressive artists Kristen Bryfogle Opinion Editor
They’re called The Vagina Monologues, and although they do talk a lot about vaginas, there are many layers beneath this production’s surface that deserve to be explored, both on V-Day and every day throughout the year. As a first time spectator to The Vagina Monologues, I came in with no idea what the performance would be like, but luckily enough, the Vagina Warriors explain what exactly the monologues are and where they came from early on in the show. The monologues were written by Eve Ensler, who based each monologue on interviews with women of all different ages and backgrounds about their vaginas. 2015 marks Montclair State University’s 14th year of performing the series. One of the most exciting things about The Vagina Monologues is how different each woman’s story about her vagina and, by extension, her sexuality and life is. Ensler includes observations from a sixyear-old child, a septuagenarian, straight women, lesbians, a sex worker, women who have been sexually assaulted and a transgender woman. In many of the monologues, there were moments of happiness and humor along with sadness and pain, showing that one woman and her vagina can undergo a lot in a lifetime, and that a woman’s vagina— like herself—can hold many mysteries about who she is and
where she has been. A few of the monologues really stuck out, although all were wonderfully enjoyable and unshakably powerful. “The Flood” tells the story of a sterile older woman who refers to her vagina as an old cellar which she keeps largely boarded up after an embarrassing moment in her youth. This monologue was charming and hilarious at some moments, but poignant at others, particularly when she describes her hysterectomy and her repressed sexuality. Another monologue that mixed comedy with tears was “The Little Coochi Snorcher That Could,” a story of a young homeless woman who was sexually assaulted at a young age, but later underwent a process of sexual healing after making love with an older woman. The actress who performed this monologue actually had an emotional breakdown on stage while explaining her character’s sexual assault, which deeply affected members of the audience and cast. Her performance was amazing, as she took everyone watching on a journey of heartbreaking violation to renewed happiness and liberated sexuality. Another powerful monologue about sexual assault was “My Vagina Was My Village,”
in equal rights for all genders responsible for creating change. It was great to see men standing behind women and supporting their mission to discuss their plights and joys as Vagina Warriors and at the same time bringing up issues of gender inequality and sexism against men. The evening closed with another chilling tale of sexual assault, the personal story of Cierra Kaler-Jones, Miss New Jersey for 2014. Kaler-Jones challenged survivors of abuse to come forward with their stories in order to empower others. She was a very talentArt by Ariel Williams ed and touching speaker and her focus on sexual in which women discussed beassault on college campuses ing raped as a tactic of war. should be an important concern Their perceptions of their vafor us all as college students. ginas as a place of passion, life, There are only a few beauty and fertility were deaspects of female empowerstroyed when they were merciment and representation that I lessly violated by invaders, who felt could be represented a little removed both their vaginal better in The Vagina Monologues. peace and their peace of mind. One issue I noticed was that The performance of this monothe male Vagina Warriors used logue was also deeply moving the old, “You love your mom, and touched on crimes against therefore you should love all women throughout the world. women and treat them with Another unexpected respect, since you would never but nonetheless pleasing addiwant to see your mom hurt.” tion was the entrance of men There are a lot of issues with toward the very end of the the reasoning, the biggest bemonologue. The feminist moveing that you shouldn’t have to ment aims for sexual equality, respect women because of your making all those who believe mom; you should respect wom-
en because it’s the right thing to do and they are human beings who are worthy of your respect. Another thing that bothered me was the presentation of the unused vagina as something to be pitied. This particularly arose in “The Flood” monologue, where the speaker clearly regretted restraining her sexuality. While this was her personal experience, there are a lot of celibate women and women who never have a sexual experience, yet these women are still our sisters and still deserve to be Vagina Warriors, do they not? Maybe at next year’s VDay, Warriors could insert a clause that celebrates a women’s right to choose how she uses her vagina, if she uses it at all. Of course, an important part of The Vagina Monologues is embracing and exploring the vagina, so maybe this type of sentiment isn’t what Ensler wants to promote. Overall, The Vagina Monologues is a powerful and evocative piece of theater that challenges us to think about our vaginas and therefore ourselves, and how our power to conduct our life and sexuality on our own terms is often jeopardized. Until next year, Viva la Vulva!
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‘Empire’ Season Finale
Prince Genji with Lady and Servants by A Bridge Overlooking A River, ca. 1852-1853
The George Segal Gallery Presents: “The Enchanting Art of Japan” George Segal Gallery Adriana Calderon Staff Writer Dania Felix Contributing Writer If you’ve been following the plot twist-filled craziness that is Empire, you know that the finale was too intense for most of us to handle. There was something captivating about this last two hour special, perhaps it was the murder, incest or maybe even the surprise pregnancy. Better yet, maybe it was the long-anticipated hairpulling madness between Cookie and her beloved “Booboo Kitty” Anika. Could it have been that Lucious Lyon managed to make us hate him even more by not having ALS? Unfortunately it was just MG (myasthenia gravis), which is highly treatable. However, even though he is no longer dying, he still claimed a predecessor.
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Jamal, the gay son who everyone swore Lucious hated, ended up inheriting the company from his father, making his two brothers highly jealous and angry. He now swears up and down that his father loves all of his children. But perchance it was how abruptly Vernon died, or how Cookie and Anika managed to actually put their hate for each other in favour of destroying Lucious that influenced his decision. Alas, who can tell for sure? All we can do now is wait for the next season to see how the king of the Empire gets out of jail. That’s right, Lucious is in the big house.
Stay tuned people; the next season will be juicier than the first.
Theadora LeCour Entertainment Editor Two competitive brothers fought each other before a live audience in a three-ring boxing match. Through highly technical ballet and acrobatic movement, the dancers of Rocco told their story. All audience members were asked to sit onstage around a square ring where the boxers waited in either corner, smoking a cigarette. Glaring at his opponent, each brother appeared unmoved by the footsteps and murmuring of the crowd. Rocco was part of the Peak Performances series staged in the Kasser Theatre. Packed with tension and suspense, the show demonstrated how the violence of boxing could fuse with the grace of ballet. Sharp lighting design fully engaged the audience in what became an interactive experience. Just when a
viewer thought he knew what was coming next, a dancer pelted snacks at the stands. The hour-long show also took some interesting turns. The students in the audience had varied reactions. “It was intense and immersive. Despite the lack of dialogue, you could see a story. The movement evoked a lot of emotion and passion,” said junior Theatre Studies major April Signer. Ten-year-old Luca Focella, who sat in the front row, said, “That was awesome!” After the Thursday performance, Italian food was served at a reception. Students and faculty enjoyed the gathering and bonded over their perceptions of the piece. Switching things up in terms of concept and design, Rocco was well-received as part of the Peak Perfomance line-up.
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Red Hawk Round Up Women’s Lacrosse
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The Red Hawks will continue their season against Farmingdale State College on Tuesday, March 31 in Farmingdale, N.Y. Montclair State has been 1-2 on the road this season.
The men’s baseball team started their week on March 19 with a doubleheader at Steven’s Institute of Technology, splitting the contests with an 8-4 win and a 3-0 loss. Despite their 2-1 loss to D.C. United on Nov. 8, the Their game against New York Red Bulls have adCollege of State Island, vanced to the Eastern Confera doubleheader with ence Finals. Oneonta and contests Midfielder Péguy Luywith Desales indula University netted the only Red Bulls’ goal. and Neumann University Luyindula, who scored once in the Red Bulls’ were postponed. 2-0 win against D.C. United in the first leg of the conference semifinals, sent his side to the conference finals on a 3-2 goal aggregate. Inside the six-yard box, Luyindula slotted a cross from captain Thierry Henry into the bottom right corner of United’s goal in the 57th minute. D.C. United’s first goal came late in the first half when midfielder Nick Deleon headed a cross from Taylor
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Montclair State will be in Cortland, N.Y. to face the SUNY-Cortland Red Dragons on Saturday, March 28. They will then travel to Pomona to take on Stockton University. The Red Hawks are currently 3-1 on the road.
The men’s and women’s outdoor track and field team will be competing this upcoming weekend in Chester, Pa. at the Danny Curran Invitational. It will be their first competition of the season.
Who’s Hot This Week Brett Mangan Men’s Lacrosse
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Current Stats
Mangan recorded nine points for the Red Hawks as they split their contests over the weekend. Mangan currently leads the team in goals, assists and points scored.
Goals - 12 Assists - 13 Shots on Goal - 26
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Career Stats
Tobie became the 15th player in NCAA Division III history to record 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in a career.
Points - 2041 rebounds - 1003 rebounds per game - 8.3
Upcoming home events Baseball 4/1 vs. Purchase College Yogi Berra Stadium Softball 3/26 vs. Centenary College (N.J.) MSU Softball Stadium
Outdoor Track and Field 3/27-28 Danny Curran Invitaional Chester, Pa.
Men’s Lacrosse 4/4 vs. Albright College Sprague Field Women’s Lacrosse 4/11 vs. Rowan University Sprague Field
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Professional Standings EPL (England)
Serie A (Italy)
1. Chelsea - 67 points
1. Juventus - 67 points
2. Man. City - 61 points
2. AS Roma - 53 points
3. Arsenal - 60 points
3. Lazio - 52 points
4. Man. United - 59 points
4. Sampdoria - 48 points
5. Liverpool - 57 points
5. Napoli - 47 points
6. Southampton - 53 points
6. Fiorentina - 46 points
7. Tottenham - 53 points
7. Torino - 39 points
8. Swansea - 43 points
8. AC Milan - 38 points
9. West Ham - 42 points
9. Genoa - 37 points
10. Stoke City - 42 points
10. Inter - 37 points
11. Crystal Palace - 36 points
11. Palermo - 35 points
12. Newcastle Utd. - 33 points
12. Udinese - 33 points
13. Everton - 34 points
13. Empoli - 33 points
14. West Brom - 33 points
14. Sassuolo - 32 points
15. Hull City - 28 points
15. Chievo - 32 points
16. Aston Villa - 28 points
16. Verona - 32 points
17. Sunderland - 26 points
17. Atalanta - 26 points
18. Burnley - 25 points
18. Cagliari - 21 points
19. QPR - 22 points
19. Cesena - 21 points
20. Leicester - 19 points -----------
20. Parma - 9 points -----------
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Round 29 - 4/4
NHL Metropolitan
Bundesliga (Germany)
NBA Eastern Conference
1. N.Y. Rangers - 99 points
1. Bayern Munich - 64 points
2. N.Y. Islanders - 93 points
2. Wolfsburg - 54 points
3. Pittsburgh - 91 points
3. B. Moen. - 47 points
2. Cleveland - 8 GB
4. Washington - 88 points
4. Leverkusen - 45 points
3. Chicago - 11 GB
5. Philadelphia - 74 points
5. Schalke - 39 points
6. N.J. Devils - 73 points
6. Augsburg - 38 points
7. Columbus - 72 points
7. Hoffenheim - 37 points
8. Carolina - 62 points
8. Eintracht - 34 points
East Wild Card
1. Atlanta - 0 GB
4. Toronto - 11.5 GB 5. Washington - 13.5 GB 6. Milwaukee - 18.5 GB
9. Bremen - 34 points
7. Miami - 21GB
10. Dortmund - 33 points
8. Boston - 22 GB
1. Washington - 88 points
11. Mainz - 30 points
2. Ottawa - 85 points
12. Koeln - 30 points
3. Boston - 84 points
13. Hertha Berlin - 29 points
4. Florida - 80 points
14. Hannover - 27 points
5. Philadelphia - 74 points
15. Freiburg - 25 points
12. Detroit - 26.5 GB
6. N.J. Devils - 73 points
16. Hamburger SV - 25 points
13. Orlando - 32 GB
7. Columbus - 72 points
17. Paderborn - 24 points
8. Carolina - 62 points
18. VfB Stuttgart - 23 points
9. Toronto - 60 points 10. Buffalo - 47 points
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9. Charlotte - 22.5 GB 10. Indiana - 23 GB 11. Brooklyn - 23.5 GB
14. Philadelphia - 36.5 GB 15. N.Y. Knicks - 39.5 GB
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Continuing to Look Forward Thomas Formoso Sports Editor
Montclair State fell to George Fox University in the 2015 National Semifinal game at Calvin College, 70-58. After an emotional game for the entire team, the Red Hawks still had to participate in the consolation game at 4 p.m. against Tufts University on Saturday, March 21 for third place. Coach Karin Harvey and senior captains Melissa Tobie and Janitza Aquino were available to the media following the game and they had a lot to say on the disappointing loss. “We struggled to execute on the offensive end and turned the ball over more than usual. They did a good job on the boards,” said Harvey. “I said before we got to this game, no matter the outcome, I’m extremely proud of the program and the two players [Tobie and Aquino] to the right of me. I couldn’t be more proud of all our players. They really stepped up.”
“I think one thing that is especially great about our program is our character and our mental toughness and I think that’s one thing we need to show tomorrow,” said Melissa Tobie. This was Aquino’s statement in regards to her younger teammates: “I think it’s really just to keep working at it. We have had a lot of games where things haven’t gone our way, but that’s the best part about having such a young team. They learn to step up in big moments,” said Aquino. “We do have a young team, but now they know what it’s like to be in the NCAA’s.” Coach Harvey on handing Tobie’s foul trouble in the loss: “We ask a lot of Melissa, and Melissa has the ability to guard a guard and we can do some switching and it makes us a better defensive team when we do that,” said Harvey. “There’s times where we definitely put her at risk and
we tried to be a little careful.” Harvey on George Fox’s defense: “If you haven’t played [against] that press, I don’t think you can fully practice,” said Harvey. “You can’t get your team to simulate the way they do that. I thought they were relentless. I thought they were one of the best defensive teams I’ve seen.” Harvey also had more to say about the two seniors on her team: “These two (Tobie and Aquino) are doing tremendous jobs as leaders and taking 100 percent of the blame,” said Harvey. “If it wasn’t for the two of them, we wouldn’t even be in the Final Four. They are very gracious in defeat, for sure.” Coach Harvey was asked if she liked the idea of the consolation game with the quick turnaround from a disappointing loss. “I don’t know if I know until tomorrow,” said Harvey. “I was like, ‘I don’t know,’ but then when I looked at their faces and looked how upset they were in
From left: Seniors Melissa Tobie, Jantiza Aquino and Coach Karin Harvey in Semifinal postgame.
the locker room and I think that if we change our focus; when do you ever get a chance to maybe redo all the things you would like to do better?” Harvey’s response when asked about how special tomorrow will be for Tobie and Aquino’s last game: “That’s what I mean. I’ll take another
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game with these guys any day, for sure.” Tobie was clearly emotional during the last question, being hit hard with the realization that Saturday’s game was her last hurrah in a Montclair State uniform.
Greg Hardy Brings Past To Cowboys
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All NFL teams have dealt with trouble players differently. Depending on their playmaking ability, sometimes teams will overlook their troublemaking concerns. Lawrence Taylor and Michael Irvin both suffered from cocaine addictions that only led to petty team penalties. There have been players that let their emotions get the best of them during a game, including DeSean Jackson, Ndamukong Suh and Arian Foster. There have also been “cancer players” that cause problems in the locker room, such as Santonio Holmes and Ritchie Incognito. There is a never-ending list of players that gave their respective teams’ PR departments nightmares, yet most of them were kept because of their skillset as well as the fact that regardless of some of their onor-off the field antics, nobody but themselves had really been hurt.
However, in the wake of domestic violence within the NFL, heads are no longer being turned away from something that is this serous of an issue; an issue in which individuals other than players are being both physically and mentally abused. There had been sporadic events of domestic violence in the NFL previously with Lawrence Phillips and Brandon Marshall, but nothing prepared the league or its fans for the release of the videotape that captured Ray Rice knocking out his then-fiancée Janay Palmer. Despite both being heavily under the influence of alcohol, people around the world were able to see an act of domestic violence and the NFL was soon put on its back. Up to that point, nothing had really been done to address the issues of domestic violence among its players, as the league would allow individual teams to address these problems on their own. Once the allegations against Greg Hardy and
Ray McDonald were made, the NFL was forced to come up with a plan on how to handle domestic violence situations. It started off lowly with mandating a two-game suspension, but once TMZ made the Ray Rice video public, the league quickly changed it to a six-game suspension. Along with the suspension, the league would allow external forces, such as law enforcement or individual teams, to either address the situation with said player or allow police to pursue an investigation. Greg Hardy was close to being tried, but his accuser Nicole Holder was unable to be found during the time of the appeal. This left Hardy off the hook; after remaining unsigned by his former team, the Carolina Panthers, he would be allowed to sign with any franchise that was interested. Enter the Dallas Cowboys, a team so fraught with monetary troubles that they make the New Orleans Saints look thrifty. This team was so close
to maxing out that they were not able to re-sign their running back DeMarco Murray, who led the league in rushing last season and were only able to bring back their Pro Bowl receiver by franchise-tagging him. The organization overall lost many players on defense and were desperate for playmakers to help keep this football team alive after coming off a 12-4 record and winning the NFC East division. Obviously, the name of the game is to win. As Vince Lombardi always put it, you’re either first or you’re last. Very few coaches build a culture to better the unit as a whole; others rely on whomever they can get to win games. Regardless of what any specific player has done in the past, there has never been a line that a player crossed that has been so atrocious that they could not be signed by another team. Ray Rice is the only exception, but his crime had been caught on video.
In order to fully evolve this sport that generates billions of dollars of revenue, it’s time to stop making excuses for these troubling players. Whether it will take to the courts or not, a football franchise has the responsibility to build their team with honest, hardworking individuals. The days of “I can coach him” or “But he’s so talented” should be gone. No player is worth risking the health and safety of wives and girlfriends. Some of these players truly need help, but giving them a hefty paycheck and sitting them in a meeting room to watch films endlessly will not help their domestic violence, alcohol, drug addiction or comradery problems. Like every bad relationship, the best thing for both parties is to move on leaving no cords unsevered, even if that means for the player of giving up playing professional football in order to sort their life out and get the help they need.
Softball Opens Season in Florida Mike Panepinto Staff Writer
The Montclair State University softball team opened their 2015 season in Fort Myers, Fla. Following the Gene Cusic Classic, MSU’s record is 3-5. The Red Hawks were supposed to play 10 games, but the first two against St. John Fisher College and Wartburg College were cancelled due to travel changes caused by inclement weather. Montclair State 10 Bridgewater State 1 The winning pitcher for Montclair State was junior pitcher/outfielder and captain Brooke Powers. Powers allowed only six hits and one run in her first start of the season. Senior first baseman Melissa Rustemeyer had two hits and three RBIs in the contest. Freshman second baseman Noel Hodgins collected two hits and two RBIs for Montclair State. Senior designated player/catcher and Captain Melany Zeller recorded two hits.
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Sophomore pitcher Rebecca Coleman was masterful, giving up no runs and only three hits. She also recorded six strikeouts in the valiant effort. Powers and sophomore right fielder Lauren Guillen combined for four hits and five RBI’s. Senior shortstop Brianna Davidson added two hits and two RBIs. Wisconsin Lutheran 16 Montclair State 3 Powers took her first loss this season, surrendering 14 runs (12 earned) and 12 hits. Rustemeyer had two hits and an RBI for MSU. Guillen notched two hits in the match. Davidson and Powers both contributed with an RBI apiece.
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Powers pitched two innings and only gave up one run on four hits. Coleman came
in relief for the other five innings and allowed six runs (five earned) and seven hits. Powers led the Red Hawks offensively with two hits and two RBIs. Guillen scored two runs in the game. Ohio Wesleyan 9 Montclair State 6 Coleman received her first loss of the campaign. She yielded six runs and six hits in the loss. Her replacement, sophomore pitcher Brianna Creegan, let up three runs on three hits. Powers hit the cover off the ball with three hits and four RBIs. Zeller pitched in with three hits and an RBI. Montclair State 8 Drew 0 Powers was phenomenal, surrendering only two hits the whole game. Freshman catcher Tina Ciacciarelli and Powers each produced two RBIs. Davidson and Zeller both added an RBI each in the win over their intrastate rival.
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Although Powers got the loss, she pitched very well and only allowed one run and six hits. Powers, Rustemeyer, Ciacciarelli and Hodgins all had one hit for Montclair State. The last time MSU was shut out was April 26, 2014.
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Eight runs were charged to Powers, but only two were earned. Offensively, both Powers and junior infielder Rachel Lynch notched two RBIs. Davidson and sophomore third baseman Courtney Siero recorded two hits each. Freshman designated hitter Alana Luna drew two walks. Upon returning to New Jersey, the Red Hawks found the weather inhospitable, as doubleheaders against DeSales University, New York University and the College of Staten
Island scheduled for March 19, 21 and 22, respectively, are postponed to a time to be announced. The Red Hawks will welcome Centenary College to MSU Softball Stadium on Thursday, March 26, in a doubleheader at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Montclair State will open their NJAC schedule on the road at Rowan University on Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. “2015 has been a challenge thus far with weather issues for practicing and playing,” said head coach Anita Kubicka. “The Florida games were a learning experience. There were some highlight moments and some moments of concern. Winning only three games for the trip was a disappointment, but lessons were learned and adjustments have been made since our return. We now need more playing opportunities to test the team repeatedly. We are anxious for spring weather to arrive and start playing contests once again.”
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Memories to Last A Lifetime Dan Falkenheim Staff Writer
Prior to the season starting, the women’s basketball team set their sights on reaching the Final Four. Fast forward six months and the Red Hawks ended their historic season with a 56-48 victory over Tufts University to secure third place in the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament. This marks an end to Janitza Aquino and Melissa Tobie’s stellar basketball career and is also an experience to build on for the nine underclassmen on the team. Whether it’s an end to a career or the first steps as a new member of the team, this journey to the Final Four is one that the players and coaches will remember for a long time.“It’s been an amazing experience,” said Katie Sire, a freshman who starts for the team. “I mean, being a freshman and being able to play in the NCAA Tournament and making it this far is crazy. It’s not something a lot of people get to experience.
No matter what happened, we made the best of it and it was a great experience.” Katie Sire, along with Kate Tobie, was one of two freshmen to start for the Red Hawks this season. This run has been a unique experience for all people involved. “You know, I’ve never been to an NCAA Tournament,” said junior forward Jasmine Brandon. “The reason why I came to Montclair State is because I wanted to go to one. Getting here has definitely been the best part.” Sophomore guard Zoe Curtis also spoke positively of her experience. “The team chemistry and team bonding, as well as working with the Special Olympians, has all been awesome,” said Curtis. The coaches, as well as the players, have enjoyed the opportunity. “I think the players themselves; I love them,” said head coach Karin Harvey.
“They’re fun on the court and I love watching them play basketball. I love how smart they are. We do it together; it’s a partnership.” Harvey added, “I’m really happy for [the team] that we got to close our season out on a win and close out our season playing MSU basketball.” This tournament will be a building experience for the team’s young players. “I think [it’s] just the feeling of being here,” said freshman guard Erica Snow, “and always remembering this feeling of accomplishment; I’ll take it and use it for next year.” Saturday’s consolation game victory marked the end to a tremendous season for the Red Hawks’ women’s basketball team. This season is one that will stay in the minds of everyone involved with the team and will be a fantastic building block going forward.
Montclair State celebrates their third place win.
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The Montclair State women’s basketball team made school history by reaching the Final Four, but was ultimately defeated by George Fox University by a score of 70-58 on March 20. The Red Hawks made their way through the NCAA Division III tournament, finishing out their home games with a 68-44 victory against Salisbury University in the Elite Eight. Their victory advanced them to the Final Four, which marked the first time the women’s basketball team had ever reached the NCAA Division III Final Four. The team struggled to get things going in the opening minutes of the game, as George Fox jumped out to a 9-0 lead. The Red Hawks would eventually tie the game before the midway point of the first half, but foul trouble hindered the team’s ability to find any consistency on offense. Melissa Tobie earned her second foul with 12 minutes remaining in the first half; she did not reenter the game until the second half. The Red Hawks were held to under 25 percent shooting for the greater portion of the first half and having one of their star players in foul trouble only compounded that problem. It wasn’t until the six-minute mark of the first half when back-to-back baskets by Rachel Krauss and Sage Bennett cut the lead to one, giving the Montclair State crowd new life. George Fox and Montclair State played each other tough on defense from that point forward. Neither team was able to get a grip on the game. A three-pointer by Krauss put Montclair State in the lead for the first time in the game and sparked roaring applause from the crowd and the Red Hawks’ bench. George Fox lead Montclair State 23-22 going into halftime. The overall sentiment of the crowd was that they were nervous, but the team had a lot of fight in them. Before the start of the sec-
Montclair State came away with a satisfying victory over Tufts University
Janitza Aquino and Melissa Tobie posing with their third-place trophy.
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“I think one thing that is especially great about our program is our character and our mental toughness and I think that’s one thing we need
“I’ll take another game with these guys any day, for sure.”
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ond half, associate head coach Courtney Cunningham stated, “We’re ready to play MSU basketball.” The Red Hawks jumped out of the gate and played the way they wanted to play at the start of the second half. The team forced multiple turnovers and was able to find some consistency on offense with none of their players in foul trouble. Montclair State had a 3331 lead over George Fox after five minutes of the second half; however, Melissa Tobie picked up her third personal foul. Head coach Karin Harvey elected to take Tobie out of the game, but the struggles they had in the first half began to reappear in the second half. George Fox University went on a 12-0 run and led the Red Hawks 45-34 with 8:29 to go in the second half. Tobie was put back into the game, but both
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teams were trading baskets without one team taking the game over. With 4:23 left to play, Janitza Aquino hit a corner three that brought the score within six. The team and crowd once again had life in them for the first time since the first portion of the second half. The Red Hawks were unable to build on their momentum. They continued trading baskets with George Fox from that point forward and were unable to put the game within striking distance. Montclair State turned the ball over 21 times, which was ultimately their undoing. The Red Hawks would go on to lose the game by the final score of 70-58. The Red Hawks would later participate in the consolation game at 4 p.m. against Tufts University on Saturday, March 21.
The Montclair State Red Hawks defeated the Tufts Jumbos in the 2015 NCAA Division III Consolation Game to secure third place. It was a proper send-off for seniors Janitza Aquino and Melissa Tobie, as the two combined for 39 of MSU’s 56 points in the 56-48 victory. The Red Hawks played the kind of game that they wanted to play and having Tobie play for 36 minutes in today’s game certainly helped. In the first half, Montclair State looked like they started running into problems with leaving players from Tufts open on the three-point line, but Tufts only shot 2-for10 in the first half from beyond the arc. The Red Hawks pressed hard and both teams didn’t stake their claim, as the halftime score was 23-19. In the second half, both teams started shooting better;
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Montclair State still found control of the tempo. One thing that was so frustrating about Friday’s loss to George Fox University was that Montclair State couldn’t play the style of game that they wanted to play. Instead, the Red Hawks had to try to adjust to the relentless press and it made their offense suffer. On Saturday, the offense was smooth and fluid. After the game, Tobie and Aquino were much more satisfied with how their careers ended. Coach Karin Harvey continued to praise her team’s mental toughness following such a disappointing loss and managed to finish the season on a high note. Montclair State will return to New Jersey and will be able to proudly say they were the third best team in the country this season. Melissa and Kate Tobie will be able to share great memories from the Final Four and this young team can take this experience and elevate their game even more for next season.