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Montclarion #MSUStudentVoice Since 1928 Thursday, October 6, 2016

Volume XXVII, Issue 5

Rape Reports Increase and Burglary Decreases on Campus Since 2014

Source: Montclair State University 2016 Jeanne Clery Act

Dana Jarvis News Editor Rape and drug arrests went up last year and burglary and alcohol arrests went down at Montclair State University, according to the Jeanne Clery Act figures released last week.

Every October, the university is required to release the data from the past three calendar years.

“It’s crazy to think that burglary and liquor arrests used to have the highest rates but now they don’t. The world is definitely evolving. I’m scared to see what’s next,” commented Rachel Opdyke, a junior psychology major at Montclair State.

All college campuses that receive federal funding are required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Securi-

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NJIT and RutgersNewark Crack Down on N.J. Liquor Laws

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ty Policy and Campus Crime Act, signed in 1990, to release statistics each year for the past three calendar years.

The law is named after former Lehigh University student Jeanne Clery, who was raped and murdered by another student in her dorm in 1986. Campus crime, which was largely unreported at the time, became a huge focus for many. Clery’s parents ar-

gued that, if the rate of crime at the university had been made known to the public, their daughter would never have attended. They sued and won in a $2 million settlement, while the aggressor received the death penalty.

According to the Clery Center website, “Colleges and universities must outline spe-

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Esther Rivarolazz working in the Global Education Center.

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was my dream.”

Cardona is one of 337 undergraduate international students at Montclair State, a number that has been declining since the enrollment of

749 in 2008.

Dr. Willard Gingerich, provost and vice president for academic affairs, reasoned that this drop could have been because of the recession,

which began in December of 2007. “That was worldwide.

It wasn’t just here,” he explained.

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The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and Rutgers Newark are cracking down on underage drinking, and they want Montclair State students to know it.

The two universities, in conjunction with the City of Newark, took out a full-page advertisement in last week’s edition of The Montclarion, announcing that they will be reinforcing alcohol safety laws.

The move was targeted at Montclair State students who head over to the fraternities at NJIT, particularly on Thursday nights, to party.

The NJIT Police Department was unavailable for comment, but Montclair State University Police spokesperson Captain Kieran Barrett added some insight to the recent ad: “Each campus addresses their own issues as they see meets their campus needs.” Barrett continued, “At Montclair State we have always, and will continue to educate students about their rights and responsibilities under the law and address any inappropriate behaviors accordingly.”

Both NJIT and RutgersNewark have a high volume of students come to their campuses and all schools look to spread awareness on the use, sale and distribution of alcohol. Both schools have documents and links on their websites explicitly stating the consequences of violating the alcohol laws on campus, as well as general awareness of alcohol consumption.

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p. 3 VaticanTrained Exorcist Visits Campus

p. 6 Friday Night Fun at the Fire Pit

p. 13 It’s All Crowded Here

p. 15 Dance Program Marked 5th in the Country

p. 24 Walking on Air

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Montclair State Desires ‘More of the World’ Cassandra Sardo Chief Copy Editor Laura Cardona, a senior music therapy major at Montclair State, grew up in Humacao, Puerto Rico. From a young age, she was passionate about music, knowing she wanted to pursue it in college. But her parents and teachers encouraged her to have a backup plan, saying art wasn’t a viable career path.

She decided to marry her love of music with psychology, and in her search for schools along the East Coast, she found Montclair State, just 14 miles from New York City.

“That was my motivation when I was in high school.

I thought I wanted to be a Broadway star and New York was it,” Cardona said.

“It’s just where I wanted to be. It’s where I could be who I was. It’s where people would respect art. And that

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Pelican Police Report Tuesday, September 27 Clove Road: Student Kevin Bless, 23, of Edgewater, N.J. was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana after a motor vehicle stop. Bless is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Wednesday, September 28 Blanton Hall: A student reported they were assaulted by another student. At this time, the reporting party declined to pursue charges.

Thursday, September 29 Blanton Hall: Student Cameron Style, 18, of Marlton, N.J. was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. Style is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Friday, September 30 Russ Hall: Student Kayli Roderick, 21, of Marshfield, M.A. was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. Roderick is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Friday, September 30 Science Hall: A staff member reported an incident of burglary. This case is under investigation.

Monday, October 1 Mills Hall: Students Nicholas Deyoung, 19, of Ridgewood, N.J. and Andrew Begley, 19, of Great Meadows, N.J. were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. Both parties are scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

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

All calls are strictly confidential.

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Newman Catholic Brings in VaticanTrained Exorcist

Father Lampert is one of 50 exorcists in the United States.

Daniel Falkenheim Web Editor Montclair State’s demons weren’t expelled, but they might tread a little more lightly after Father Vincent Lampert visited campus on Tuesday night.

Lampert, a Vatican-trained exorcist, spoke to a room filled with over 200 students and outsiders as a part of Newman Catholic’s “A Night with the Exorcist” event. Nobody spoke in tongues, no one’s eyes rolled to the back of their heads, no one levitated and Lampert didn’t cast away any demons. Rather, Lampert discussed the Catholic theology behind exorcisms and sought to dispel any negative connotations surrounding the subject.

“Exorcisms are something that are kind of taboo, and you only see it in Hollywood movies,” Denise Sulit, Newman Catholic’s Vice President, said after the event. “We wanted to show our student body that exorcisms are real, but they’re not nearly the same as how they are depicted in Hollywood. It’s also really a true Catholic practice.”

Hollywood takes liberties in depicting exorcisms — there are no exorcisms performed in abandoned houses, for example — but that doesn’t mean Lampert hasn’t seen

things that appear in the movies. Lampert claimed to have witnessed subjects foaming at the mouth, growling, shouting obscenities and heard demons respond to him.

Lampert described an extraordinary exorcism where he said a woman had seven demons inside of her. He claimed all seven demons spoke at the same time. Lampert went through his normal exorcism procedures, and after a year of working with the woman, he claimed he successfully expelled all of the demons.

After a grueling year, a victory of that magnitude necessarily comes with a sense of relief. Lampert’s celebration wasn’t that different from how a parent would treat their kid after a summer baseball game or dance recital.

“I stopped at Dairy Queen on the way home,” Lampert said. “And I had a chocolate shake. I was staring at everybody in the Dairy Queen and I was thinking ‘they have no idea where I just came from.’ If they did, the line would probably get a lot shorter.”

Lampert lived in Rome for three months and participated in 40 exorcisms before becoming an exorcist. Even though he claimed that he has run into real cases of demonic possession, Lampert exhausts every possible means before label-

Lampert worked humor into his delivery to engage the crowd.

LASO Members Raise Funds at Annual Prom

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LASO revisits high school traditions.

ing someone possessed. Lampert described that he’ll work with psychiatrists and doctors to help the person before considering an exorcism.

Lampert meticulously detailed the process, reasoning and philosophy behind exorcisms. He spoke for over 90 minutes, but numerous attendees lined up to ask Lampert questions after his speech was over.

“It’s such an interesting topic, especially around this time of year,” Brenden O’Shea, executive treasurer of the SGA and Newman Catholic’s former treasurer, said. “It really is a fun way to learn about something that we don’t know a lot about.”

Not every student came to the event for learning or religious purposes. Dan Rivas, a senior fine arts major, came with a few friends and said he heard about it on the internet.

“I wanted to hear him say that he saw someone levitate, and he did,” Rivas said. “It was awesome.”

Allisone Cannone, Newman Catholic’s president, said that the organization hosted an exorcist once before in 2010.

The event had a large turnout, and Cannone said she wanted to bring it back for those who didn’t experience it the first time and to educate the student body.

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“I wanted to hear him say that he saw someone levitate, and he did. It was awesome.”

- Dan Rivas, senior fine arts major

The Latin American Student Organization (LASO), hosted their annual LASO Prom event on Thursday, Sept. 29, which celebrated Latin Pride Month.

The tickets, which were sold at the door, were $2 for Montclair State University students and $4 for non-Montclair State University guests. It was a full house. At least 150 tickets were sold.

The girls came into the Student Center Ballroom in their semi-formal dresses, walking in high heels and flats. The

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volved.

LASO Publicity Chair Brian Alvarez, a junior business administration major advertised the event to other LASO organizations in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, such as Luna from Rutgers University.

“Hispanic Heritage Month is a time that I can share and express my culture and everything that I love [about] being Hispanic like food, language, music, dance,” said Gutierrez.

“It’s nice to know and educate people that we have such a diverse culture.”

Gutierrez reached out to other LASO organizations,

“It was hectic, but I’m proud that we worked together as a team to make it all happen. ” - Alexander Alvarez, LASO treasurer

guys entered with confidence, some of them wearing their fancy tuxedos.

Hispanic music like cumbia, bachata, salsa, fast reggaeton and merengue, as well as a bit of EDM was coming through the DJ’s speakers. Dancers were celebrating Latin music.

Partygoers felt the excitement.

The interior was decorated as if the partygoers were outside under the bright stars.

There were hanging sparkling lights across the large spacious room. In the middle of each table, centerpieces were glowing glitter jars with tiny shiny transparent pebbles.

Food, including empanadas, rice and beans and pork, was catered by El Tropico Restaurant located in Paterson. It was served in the Latin food buffet at 8:30 p.m.

After dinner and some dancing, LASO Prom King and Queen, who were named after constellations, were announced. King Orion was Albert Garcia and Queen Cassiopeia was Jasmine Moreno.

This year’s event was noticeably different compared to past LASO Prom events.

LASO Prom has been in November during the last few years; however, the LASO executive board decided to hold LASO Prom in the beginning of the semester because Hispanic Heritage Month (also called Latin Pride Month) is in September. Plus, it was a nice way to open up the semester and invite people to get in-

especially this year, because Montclair State University is now a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

According to the US Department of Education, in order to be qualified as HSI, a college or university needs to have a Hispanic population of 25 percent or more.

Montclair State University has a very large group of Hispanics here on campus: about 25 percent.

Gutierrez also mentioned that part of being Latino/Latina is to have fun at parties with good food and music.

LASO Prom is not only a party, it’s also a fundraiser.

The money the LASO executive board collected will be used to get school supplies for kids living in local areas, such as Paterson.

A first time LASO Prom participant, Jonathan Trinidad who is a junior economy major, thought LASO Prom “was well organized. Shout out to the LASO president and her husband, vice president, treasurer and publicity chair.”

“I enjoyed seeing the whole process of seeing it unfold from start to finish. It was hectic, but I’m proud that we worked together as a team to make it all happen. Thank you to the student body for making it such a huge success,” said LASO Treasurer Alexander Alvarez, a Cuban, and finance major.

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Students Make Friendships More Lasting Than Spaghetti and Meatballs

‘You’ll Never Shine If You Don’t Glow’

Glow week sets the stage for students to enjoy activities in a different light.

Alexandra Clark Assistant News Editor

Photo courtesy of Vincent Tcheng Chang (Flickr.com)

Christina Urban Staff Writer Over 160 students attended the annual Spaghetti Social at the Student Recreational Center this past Friday.

“What better way to bring together students to socialize than with spaghetti and meatballs?” said Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Programs Tzu-Lin Toner.

Emily Donohue, an event director for Campus Recreation, was in charge of the social. “I haven’t seen anything above 80 in the past couple of years,” said the junior. “This has been a great turnout.” Donohue thinks Campus Recreation’s marketing is the reason behind how successful the event was this fall.

Friends Lindsey Cortese and Ashley Fleming came to the event to enjoy free food. ”This is the first one that I’ve been to,” said senior Cortese, referring to the social. “I really like that it’s free. It’s a great way to socialize with your friends.”

“I think it’s a great idea. We go where the free food is,” Fleming said while laughing.

Two sophomores, Taiwo Akingbala and Desiree Habersham met for the first time at the social. Akingbala said the food was great, especially the turkey meatballs. “I was surprised because I just met Desire. It’s very successful,” said Akingbala.

“I remember seeing it around last year, but then I just felt like, ‘oh I shouldn’t go,’” said Habersham. She came this year and liked that she got to meet new people.

“There’s been a lot of people here, there’s a lot of food, and I think everyone has a lighter tone than usual here. It’s nice,” said senior Gunner Petzold.

During the week of Oct. 3, the Recreation Center hosted glow-in-the-dark events, free of charge for students, and included free t-shirts for the lucky 50 people who were first in line at each event.

The week kicked off with Zumba Glow on Monday night, which had a turnout of over 200 students. Fifteen minutes prior to the start of the event, the line of students looped past the equipment rental kiosk to the racquetball courts.

Arlene Howell led the Zumba class as a first-time Zumba Glow fitness instructor and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. She said she loved the energy from the students and from the glow-in-the dark aspect of the event.

“It added hype to it,” Jasiah Rodriguez, a freshman psychology major said regarding the glow atmosphere. Both Rodriguez and Ajanae Mitchell, an undeclared freshman,

have attended Zumba classes before, but had yet to attend a glow event.

Mitchell said Zumba Glow was very different and she liked the different styles of dance in Howell’s choreography that allowed anybody to learn the moves and enjoy themselves.

On Tuesday night, the Recreation Center held back-toback glow events starting with cardio kickboxing, a combination of martial arts moves and cardio to create a heart-pumping workout.

Jessica Godoy, a junior at Montclair State, led the cardio kickboxing class. Along with teaching cardio kickboxing since the fall of last year, Godoy also serves as the Group X area supervisor for the Recreation Center.

When she teaches her classes, Godoy likes to make sure people are pumped and in the mood to workout since it’s a very fast-paced class. Sometimes she asks people what they want to focus on that day, whether it’s a certain martial

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arts step or a part of their body they want to put emphasis on during the workout, like their core or arm strength.

“Most people do it for the workout and the martial arts moves,” Godoy said. The social interaction as an instructor is a big selling point for Godoy, who wasn’t exceptionally social until she arrived at Montclair State. Now she loves getting to interact with people every time she teaches a cardio kickboxing class, and it makes an impact on the students.

Joanna Hanaka, a junior business marketing and finance major, said cardio kickboxing is a great combination of Zumba and strength, and she enjoys the different combos Godoy puts together for each song that made the event “glowing.”

Following Cardio Kickboxing Glow was Volleyball Tournament Glow. Along with both of these events, Hamsterball Glow and Lasertag Glow, held on Wednesday and Thursday respectively, are new this year

This year’s glow events have been expanded to activities such as Glow Lazer Tag and Hamster Ball Glow.

to the glow-in-the-dark atmosphere.

Two volleyball nets took up the gymnasium as participants split into teams of seven and were told to pick a name for their team. A referee was positioned at each net as each game got started, with scorekeepers standing by. New teams were rotated in and out as a winner for each round was announced, letting stragglers participate.

Freshman nutrition major Stephanie Boyaci, who attended both the cardio kickboxing and volleyball events, said the free t-shirts at each event were a definite draw for her and her friends, along with the enticing aspect of it being a glow event.

Those still looking to get in on the action for Glow Week still have one more chance and can attend Laser Tag Glow on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. No registration is required, so students can stop by at any time to get in on the action.

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Jeanne Clery: Figures Released Show Crime Statistics on Campus Continued from page 1

cific policies and procedures within their annual security reports, including those related to disseminating timely warnings and emergency notifications, options for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking and campus crime reporting processes.”

Stacy Canete, an unde-

clared freshman said, “The fact that rape and drug-related offenses has escalated doesn’t really surprise me. It is what I would expect from the world we live in now.”

The United States Department of Education monitors the rules and regulations. Any school not in compliance can receive civil penalties with up

to $35,000 fines per one violation. Institutions can be suspended from participating in federal student financial aid programs as well.

The spokesperson for the University Police Department, Captain Kieran Barrett, commented on this year’s numbers: “[They] tend to fluctuate from year to year. There is no

significant statistical trend we can observe for 2015. We take seriously the fair enforcement of the law when it comes to alcohol and drug related citations. For sexual assault, we encourage any victim to come forward for compassionate care as well as any law enforcement needs they may choose to seek.”

Olivia Wilinski a freshman animation illustration major said, “It is very surprising to me that burglary and liquor arrests have gone down. Most of what I hear on the news has to do with these two. I rarely ever hear about rape on the news.”

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Parking Remains One of Campus’ Main Issues, According to Students Adriana Calderon Contributing Writer

Every morning, Montclair State University transforms into a racetrack as students pour in desperation to track down a parking spot. Parking has been an issue for the school since 1908, and as the student population has reached a new high of 21,000 this year, faculty, staff and students are left to wonder how this influx of students is going to impact the already tense parking situation.

Laura Ortiz, a junior business major at Montclair State, attempts to make it to campus about an hour before every class just to find a parking spot. “Last week I tried to get here 45 minutes earlier than usual in order to practice my speech for class. I figured it would take me 20 minutes tops to find parking and the rest of the time I would practice. Turns out after an hour at Car Parc [Diem] there was no parking and I had to go over to Red Hawk Deck and pay for parking (after paying for a permit) and ended up being late to class.”

This is a story that seems to keep repeating itself: students are unable to find parking and end up either being late or being so late that going to class is pointless.

Aside from the lack of park-

ing, some Montclair State faculty have strict attendance policies. Recurring tardiness in some classes can add up and drop a student’s average by half a letter grade.

Residential student Alexis Adermarch, a junior English major, is afraid of becoming a commuter student due to the stories her commuting friends share with her. “Many of my friends are commuters and tell me horror stories about their parking,” she said. “In fact, one of the big reasons why I decided to live on campus again this year was to avoid these ordeals. Within the first week, my one friend could not find any parking whatsoever and was forced to miss the first day of the one class we are in together.”

Though Adermarch is thinking of becoming a commuter student due the expense of being a resident, she fears that the parking situation will affect her studies.

Although administration feels that it is the students’ and faculty’s responsibility to make it to campus on time, there are still issues that don’t just pertain to the amount of parking spots. According to junior English major Lyndsey Larmony, parking is “a complete wreck. There are never enough spots in Car Parc Diem [and] Lot 60 is always full. The buses are not on a schedule, so in the middle of winter it is it

extremely irritating to have to wait for the bus, which is usually always full if you’re waiting in The Village for a ride onto campus.” Students complain they should not have to come two hours early just to receive the expensive education they paid for.

Parking on campus is not just a matter of the amount of spaces versus the amount of faculty, staff and students.

Mariella A. Diaz, the director of parking services, stated that there are 3,755 lot spots for commuters, 1,225 for faculty and 1,500 for residents. While there are 7,595 commuter students, they are not on campus all day and class schedules are different for every student and faculty/staff member. She said students need to understand that not everyone can get a spot in the lots closest to campus and some must settle for parking in far away lots.

Yet, the lack of shuttles is creating havoc and frustration among the population that parks furthest away from campus. The shuttle buses around campus are meant to make the commute onto campus from distant lots practical and secure. But many students feel that shuttles are not coming frequently enough and that there is not enough space in them either. One student said that they are like “traveling sardines”—since the frequency of the shuttles is not prac-

tical—on buses attempting to pack in as much as they can to make it to campus on time.

William Fitzpatrick, the assistant vice president of Facilities Logistics and Support Services at Montclair State, said the issue is not the frequency of the shuttle buses, but the amount of traffic experienced during class-change times. Shuttle buses on campus are supposed to pass every 15 minutes. Daily there are 13 regular shuttles and one shuttle for persons with disabilities through the day. At night that changes to 12 shuttles altogether and the waiting period shortens to eight minutes.

Fitzpatrick said that the administration is always looking for an opportunity to expand parking and has recently added 350 new spots to Lot 60 and 100 to the NJ Transit Parking Garage .

While many students struggle to find parking that is in close proximity, many do not realize that parking services offers many tech options to help students on their daily commute.

According to Diaz, “Parking Services integrated technology to provide information so that parking decisions can be made before students come to campus. This includes the Parker App that shows exactly how many spaces are available within CarParc Diem and also which lots have available

space on campus. The tools are there for students. They simply have to seek them out.” Dean of Students Margaree Coleman-Carter said that “with the addition of 450 new spots, and the update in tech services there’s been an improvement over past years.”

Many faculty members don’t experience the hassles of parking since some choose to come in early enough to avoid the traffic and parking problem altogether. Professor Robert E. Cray Jr. said that his commute “is usually 35 minutes one way. I come here very early. I’m often the first person in [Dickson] on the days I come here.”

Professor Leslie Wilson stated, “Parking here is always an issue based on proximity to the parking space and where you want to be. If you happen to be an unfortunate person you have to park at Lot 60, 61 [or] 45 at night. Probably after 6 p.m. you won’t be happy.

Parking is relative—it’s age related, it’s disability related, it’s based on time. If you park in Red Hawk [Deck] or Car Parc Diem, you probably have to get here two hours early. I’m ok with parking this year, as long as I get here early it’s ok.”

Public Speaking Center says ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ at Grand Opening Alexandra Clark Assistant News Editor After a soft launch back in February 2016, the Public Speaking Resource Center located in Morehead Hall held its grand opening on Sept. 28.

The resource center has already received repeat visitors who have seen for themselves the progress that can be made with each 25-minute session.

Dr. Marylou Naumoff serves as coordinator of the Fundamentals of Speech Program at Montclair State and is committed to getting the word out about these new resources for speech planning that are open to not only students, but to faculty and alumni as well. The two speech consultants, Gai Grannon and Jamie Wisniewski, are not just limited to assisting visitors with speeches associated with class presentations. Public speaking is a broad subject and both of them have had people come to them for help with interviews for internships and post-college employment. Some faculty members have also made use of the resource center to help with speeches made at conferences or student orientation.

The Public Speaking Resource Center is located on the second floor of Morehead Hall and includes two tutor rooms, a performance room and a fo-

Speech consultant Jamie Wisniewski.

cus group room that Naumoff explained could be used in the future for research purposes.

The consultants assist with speech planning, language use and identifying nervous ticks one might not know about when they speak in public, like twirling their hair or fiddling with their clothes.

The tutor rooms house useful equipment to mimic the same environment a person will experience while giving a speech. Along with a podium, the room has a television with a connected camera which can be turned on or off, based on the person’s preferences. The camera gives them the option to see themselves while giving a speech. The television can also be used to show a PowerPoint or other media or be made into a split-screen to display a PowerPoint and their speech at the same time.

Those who bring a flashdrive with them to their session can have their speech recorded to use as a reference.

Grannon and Wisniewski said students were pleased with their progress after their sessions and found their appointments very helpful.

Grannon said one student already came back for more help and plans on taking advantage of the resource center whenever he can.

Daniella Heminghaus| The Montclarion “He couldn’t believe he could put together a speech in ten

minutes,” Grannon said. The student also said he planned on telling all his friends about the public speaking resource center.

Previously, those looking to schedule an appointment at the resource center used a Google Calendar but with recent problems arising from the system, Naumoff said they are looking to implement a walkin model this semester to see how students respond to it.

A walk-in model is the most popular option among students who have already visited the center since it’s easier to simply stop by when they have the time based on the center’s hours.

More information about hours of operation can be found at the university website.

For some students, public speaking can be a dreaded practice even though it is something people face more often than they realize. While there are always the stereotypical tips and tricks to ease the stress, Naumoff has a simple word of advice for people who are lacking confidence: “The more you practice the easier it gets.”

International: Montclair Welcomes Students from Overseas Continued from page 1

A study by SelfScore, a company providing international students with financial services, showed that international undergraduates pay almost three times the cost of tuition for in-state students, effectively decreasing the amount that local students pay to attend.

Data shows that New Jersey Institute of Technology students would see a tuition increase as high as 58.5 percent and Rutgers’ tuition would increase by just over 20 percent, if international students paid the same tuition as in-state students.

But at Montclair, this isn’t necessarily the case. “There’s far less differential between the amount international students and out-of-state students pay,” Gingerich said.

“They’re not enough to make all that much of a difference.

We really need to bring more of the world into Montclair.”

Ester Rivarola is one of the people at Montclair State involved with bringing in more of that world. She is a thirdsemester international student from Paraguay, pursuing an MBA with a concentration in management and working as

an I-20 assistant in the Global Education Center. She helps prospective international students with the process of collecting and submitting all required documentation.

“I feel like I’m helping someone else come here and study,” Rivarola said. “It’s easy for me to put myself in their shoes— to have empathy—because I went through it. It’s amazing when you meet all the students at orientation, and you finally put a face to all of those emails.”

Jessica Browning, a study abroad student from the UK,

is at Montclair State from Bournemouth University, where she studies TV production. “My experience so far has been interesting and a little bit of a culture shock,” she said.

“Everyone at Montclair is a lot more forward and friendly than back home.”

According to Elizabeth Gill, the director of International Services at Montclair State, the university has strategies in place to recruit more international students, and not for financial reasons. “International students receive not only the advantages of a great US edu-

cation, but the unique opportunity for cultural exchange with Montclair State University’s extraordinarily diverse student body.”

Cardona echoed those sentiments about education in the US and how she doesn’t want to take for granted her experience here. “It’s easy to complain in college. But when you put it into perspective, who gets to go to college? Who gets to do something they like?” she said. “This is all I wanted in life.”

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Montclair State’s Outdoor and Adventure program is hosting “Friday Fire Pit” events every Friday until the week of Homecoming.

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Friday Night Fun at the Fire Pit Victoria Testa Staff Writer As dusk descended on Montclair State University, handfuls of eager students followed painted chalk symbols that led them to the grassy field between Freeman and Russ Hall.

There, several students from the Recreation Center’s Outdoor Adventure team worked quickly to arrange water coolers and s’mores supplies. A laptop was set up nearby to play music, and the wood in the fire pit was finally set with a rolling orange flame.

By the time it became dark on this side of campus, a dozen students were already standing around the fire pit, roasting or burning their marshmallows on yard-long wooden sticks despite the unseasonably warm 78-degree weather. Satisfied, Marli Dinovitzer, an unde-

clared freshman, exclaimed, “That was a great s’more!”

This was the first time that Dinovitzer had attended a Friday Fire Pit event, co-sponsored

by Campus Recreation and the Fire Department. The weekly event began this semester after the popularity of the annual Homecoming Bonfire had students consistently asking for more, according to Chris Frey, a junior public health major and a trip guide for Outdoor Adventure.

The Friday Fire Pits are running every Friday night until the week of Homecoming (Oct. 22) from 7 to 9 p.m. at a mystery location around campus. Campus Recreation releases hints about the location on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram every Friday for students to follow. They also paint chalk arrows around campus to help lead students to the mystery spot.

Montclair State students must participate in a scavenger hunt to find out the secret location of the fire pit.

This “scavenger hunt” approach to the fire pits is one reason that the events have had such a positive response these past few weeks, said Matthew Rivas, a junior sustainability major and the current director of Outdoor Adventure.

“We’ve been doing very well because of the social media marketing and chalk stencils,” Rivas said. “We use washable chalk to paint arrows around campus for people to follow to the mystery location.”

Frey said that, on a typical Friday night, people arrive at the mystery location early and usually stay until the event is cleaned up. “As soon as we’re ready, they’re here,” he said.

“We don’t disclose the location early, but they follow the clues.”

Dinovitzer and her friend, William Collins, an undeclared freshman, were among the

crowd that arrived as soon as the fire was set ablaze. Collins had been to one other Friday Fire Pit, which was held in front of Blanton Hall.

Collins in particular enjoys the fact that Campus Recreation keeps the location a secret until that day. “I like the fact that we have to find it. I followed the spray-painted arrows around campus,” he said. “Just look for them They will lead you.”

Dinovitzer, on the other hand, likes the fact that she gets to meet people and eat snacks. “I think it’s very nice that we get to socialize and make s’mores together,” she said. “There’s nothing to hate about it. It’s a great way to relax after a long and stressful week.”

Campus Recreation offers make-your-own s’mores supplies, hot chocolate and cold water to students who attend the free event. Lawn games,

hammocks and other items are also available to borrow for free from equipment checkout for the duration of the fire pit.

The fire pits have been more popular than anticipated, according to Rivas. Because of the positive response, he said that the event “definitely will continue” during future semesters.

Campus Recreation also offers other events and weekend trips throughout the semester.

The most popular for the fall include whitewater rafting, rock climbing and the new moonlit hikes. Coming up in future weeks are also seasonal events like pumpkin painting, trips to Six Flags Fright Fest and the Harvest Festival.

For more information about the Friday Night Fire Pits or any other events, check Hawk Sync or the Campus Recreation website and social media accounts for details.

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Montclair State Student Utilizes Amazon to Grow New Business

Photo courtesy of giftthrift.com via Alexander Kasimos

Gift-Thrift is a company created by Alexander Kasimos.

Dana Jarvis News Editor Montclair State student Alexander Kasimos decided to take advantage of Amazon’s evergrowing popularity by starting his own business called GiftThrift.

Kasimos, who showed up 15 minutes early to his interview dressed in all black, wore a friendly smile and a “go-getem” attitude. He was confident when introducing himself, which accompanied his firm handshake. My dad taught me, even as a young girl, that a handshake is the most important impression you’ll ever make and Kasimos was eager to do so.

Gift-Thrift is a company that Kasimos created on his own.

After trying out other business endeavors with previous roommates, Kasimos decided that he didn’t enjoy having a partner. He “hated relying on other people.”

Kasimos, a junior business administration major with a minor in entrepreneurship, started out building personal computers and sending them overseas to make a profit. “PCs are my life,” Kasimos said. This eventually fueled his idea to tap into the Amazon marketplace as a source of revenue to his benefit.

Kasimos detailed shortly into his childhood explaining that growing up, his mother was disabled, so saving money was a concern. Kasimos also pointed out one key importance in all of this “student-starts-his-own business” business, smirking,“I have no competition.”

Kasimos buys unwanted gift cards on Reddit at a price 15-to-30 percent off what it is originally worth. On the social media site, Reddit, there is a portion where a user can sell gift cards titled, “Gift Card Exchange.” This is where his profit comes from. He then redeems the gift cards on Amazon, using his company account to give in-

dividuals 10 percent off any order along with Amazon Prime shipping benefits.

When asked if buying gift cards was a sufficient and, not to mention, steady source of income, Kasimos replied boldly, “I usually only buy up to $150 dollars worth of [gift] cards a day, but I could tap into at least $20,000 a day if I wanted to.”

Backing away from the numbers part of the equation, I asked Kasimos how he got started and he simply replied, “I’d like to think that entrepreneurship is in my blood.”

Kasimos’ grandparents came to America from Greece. Kasimos’ father was actually born on the boat traveling to the States. His grandfather worked three jobs washing dishes, and eventually his two sons made names for themselves in the world of business. Kasimos’ uncle is president of the company that built The Village and Sinatra Hall and “pretty much anything with a red roof on that

Gift card exchange allows Alexander Kasimos to redeem gift cards on Amazon to make a profit.

side of campus,” he added.

According to Kasimos, the company he built keeps clients’ private details under wraps, “What I really like about my service is that we don’t get [customers’] personal information,” he said.

According to Kasimos, PayPal stores all the information for the payments. All that Kasimos is able to is the customer’s name and address. If for some reason a person is unhappy with their order, Amazon’s 30-day return policy is always available for Plan B. PayPal has insurance called Buyer’s Protection. If they don’t receive their package, clients get their money back in full.

Gift-Thrift accepts a variety of payment methods including services like Litecoin and Dogecoin.

So basically the deal is, if you want 10 percent off your next Amazon order, Kasimos is constantly handing out business cards on campus and off.

He said he rides his bike three miles every day and stops every person he sees. “Most people don’t believe me or think it’s a scam,” he laughed.

Kasimos shared a story about a returning customer: “Every other Monday I have a customer who buys blueberry vape juice.” At least he or she is consistent. The other benefit to Kasimos’ business is that you don’t need an Amazon account to use the services. He deals with customers directly through email.

Kasimos, who began running this business back in June, ended with a statement that may be the truest testament to an entrepreneur if I’ve ever heard one: “My hustle is always on.”

Photo courtesy of giftthrift.com via Alexander Kasimos

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The Montclairitis: A Weekly Food Review by Tunmise Odufuye

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Fisherman’s Salad is a dish served at Uptown 596, a restaurant located in Montclair, N.J.

Uptown 596

Montclair State students can enjoy Raindrop Cake and other desserts at Uptown 596, in Montclair, N.J.

The power of minimality is imperative when dressing a meal. The beauty of different hues synchronized with one another on white porcelain can amplify the appetite of a consumer. Any chef out there knows this. Regardless of the kaleidoscopic artwork chefs forge with the ingredients they are tasked to blend, the entire meal itself must carry the same impact of taste that it does with color. Colors invoke a bevy of feelings but the taste of food only needs to satisfy precise emotions, chiefly satisfaction and relief (of hunger). Nobody sobs when southern-style buttermilk chicken flirts with his or her taste buds. Nor do they have to cease eating the Raindrop Cake because it reminds them of tears and sadness. As beautiful as this relationship is with the completeness of food, it is still a relationship and as

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you know from your middle school crushes and high school mistakes, those can be rather asymmetrical. Avocados, I am talking to you.

In the alleyway of Uptown 596, the sun beamed gingerly through the clouds onto the clean picnic table that faced me. My mood was pleasant because there was enough breeze to make me forget the weather was in the high 80s. I ordered an apple and ginger juice that strangely mimicked the sweet taste of piña colada. That kept me settled as I waited for my Fisherman’s Salad, a dish that included a base of arugula salad, toppled with cool crab meat, scattered grilled shrimp as an add-on, diced tomatoes and sliced avocado, covered with house mustard lime vinaigrette.

As my order came out, my eyes were animated, wide and glossy like Anime. The colors

Uptown 596, located on Valley Road, is only a few minutes away from Montclair State’s campus.

were captivating. Greens on top of greens cemented the mountain of food, while the crab meat tossed with shredded carrots performed as the snow. Think cauliflower sprouting out of a baby tomato garden. Let’s not forget the grilled shrimp, which acted like a subtle liaison to the evident green and white affair.

All of this color talk is even making my eyes hungry. It was time to eat. Then it hit me.

Avocados, in my observation, work as a great compliment to the oft-desired “California burger” that has become increasingly popular over the years on the East Coast (Now if only we could get an In-N-Out Burger). The avocado, a smooth criminal in fact, adds vegetation to burgers that already tower 6 inches into your hands, filled with heart stopping ingredients.

The avocado provides an ex-

cuse for you to let loose. It could very well be the only green thing on that burger, you so easily shove down your kisser.

It works with bread and beef or turkey or whatever your meat choice is on a burger but when avocado has to blend in with its own kind in the arugula field with tomatoes to add to that, it can be draining, almost exhausting.

First off, there was an enormous amount of arugula. I thought I was going to sprout a garden in my throat with the amount of greens I was shoving down there. It was so much that I didn’t even end up finishing half of it. The shrimp had a smokey taste to it, but it was great with the essence of lemon squeezed on it. I could have very well forgotten I paid an extra $5 for it. The crab meat was regular. Just average. The arugula and avocado dominat-

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ed the salad so much that it left no room to appreciate the crab meat or the shrimp.

I know it was a salad but I also know that I paid nearly $20 for the seafood in the salad. I would have expected that aspect of the meal to be displayed more. With so much green on my plate, you would think a sense of balance would spring to my mind. Nope. Just grass.

That’s all I kept thinking of.

Myself consuming a plate load of grass. I didn’t even have room for the chocolate cake my friends got, complimented with a dark raspberry sauce and whipped cream. Guess the Fisherman’s Salad fooled me.

Thought he’d have more love for crustaceans than grass.

Uptown 596 is located at 596 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07043

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Five Health Habits You Should Start Jennifer Okorie Staff Writer

usual, set the alarm forward 30 minutes to an hour so that you make sure you don’t forget.

Between taking classes, studying, and trying to maintain a social life, it is challenging for college students to maintain extensive health care routines, like diets and exercise. The good news is you don't have to make drastic changes to your daily activities to live a healthier life. In fact, by adopting small, simple changes to your day, over time you will notice changes in your physical and mental well-being.

These five tips could be the first step.

Brush your teeth before bed

Meditation is one healthy habit you can adopt to reduce stress.

Photo Courtesy of Salvatore Swain

We eat so much food during the day and it tends to stay in our teeth unless we wash it away. Getting a good clean is something that can’t wait for our visit to the dentist every six months. The build-up of food on our teeth can lead to plaque and if it’s not taken care of, it can lead to gum disease, and that’s not fun at all. As college students, we just want to go straight to bed after a long day of classes, work and other extracurricular activities. So brushing before bed easily slips our minds.

TIP: Set a reminder on your phone to remember to brush your teeth before bed. Try to pick a time that you normally find yourself hitting the sack and if you find that one night you are staying up later than

Drink water when you wake up in the morning *Beep* *Beep* *Beep* That is the sound of your alarm going off, and you’re probably rolling in bed trying to fight the fact that you need to start your day. Before you hop out of bed, drink some water to wake yourself up. You may even realize that you’re actually really thirsty and end up finishing a whole bottle or cup of water.

TIP: Leave a bottle of water by your bed before you go to sleep so that when you wake up, you can reach your arm out and grab it.

Stretch in the morning Eight hours of sleep is the ideal amount of sleep per night, but in college, we’re happy if we get four hours. Whether you’re getting four or eight hours of sleep, your body is in the same position for a long time. Stretching in the morning wakes up the body and if done consistently, it can lead to greater flexibility and balance.

TIP: Try taking small steps.

Reach down to your toes in the morning, roll your head in a circle or even reach your arms to the sky.

Eat more fruit We all have sweet cravings every now and then. It can be when we are studying, watching television or even talking to a friend. With the access we have to candies, sodas and juices on campus, it’s super easy to choose one of those options.

Fruit contains sugar that can attack our cravings and the best part is that it contains natural sugars.

TIP: Have a banana, orange or apple on you while you’re on the go. This way, when you crave that peanut butter cup, you can go in your bag and grab your yummy piece of fruit.

Meditate It is not a secret that college is an exciting experience, but it can also be stressful at times. It feels like there is always a class to be in or an assignment due.

One way to relax is through meditation. Meditation can help reduce one’s stress, improve concentration in classes and overall make you feel happy.

TIP: Try taking advantage of the resources on campus. The Student Recreation Center has yoga classes that have components of mediation and the Drop-In Center has Mindfulness Meditation weekly. Can’t fit that in your schedule? Try taking five minutes to sit still and breathe. This will help relax the body and is a form of meditation.

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NEW JERSEY’S 34th ANNUAL LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS DAY Learn about law school admissions Speak directly to law school representatives to obtain information on the application process and admission criteria Receive LSAT information Get a head start on the admissions process

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Panel on the Law Admissions Process: 1-2 p.m.

Law Fair: 2-4 p.m.

Montclair State University Student Center Ballrooms A, B and C Free and open to the public with no pre-registration.

PARTIAL LIST OF SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING :

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Suffolk | Rutgers | Seton Hall | University of Pennsylvania Temple | Hofstra | Boston University | Elon New York Law | University of San Francisco Northeastern | Pace | Notre Dame | St. John’s Case Western Reserve | CUNY Law | Brooklyn District of Columbia | Roger Williams University of Richmond | Drake | SUNY Buffalo Vermont | Western Mich.-Cooley | Penn State Touro | George Mason | Quinnipiac Western New England | Ave Maria | Widener Florida Coastal | Ohio Northern New England Law, Boston | St. Thomas For information call 973-655-4238 or email taylerm@mail.montclair.edu

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It’s All Crowded Here T

he first week of class is always busy. During that time, it is more difficult to find parking, takes longer to get a cup of coffee and classes seem a bit too crowded. Many of these problems work themselves out as students get accustomed to their new daily routines. However, weeks into the fall semester, students are still experiencing these same dilemmas and are left wondering where all these people came from.

Much of this is due to the growing and ever-changing population of Montclair State.

In 2014, there were 20,022 students enrolled at Montclair State. This number has significantly grown as just this semester, Montclair State admitted the largest freshman class in the university’s 108-year history. Currently, there are 4,177 graduate students and 16,810 ungraduate students enrolled at the university, amounting to 20,987 students enrolled for the 2016 fall semester, which is 522 more students than the 2015 fall semester. For the last several years, Montclair State’s growth has been increasing at an extremely rapid rate.

While student enrollment is at an all-time high, it seems like personal space at Montclair State is at an all-time low. Commuter students continue to find it challenging to park on campus at busy times of the day.

Fitness lovers struggle to find an open machine at the Student Recreation Center and professors encounter seating conflicts in larger classes. It feels like Montclair State has reached its capacity.

With various improvements both structurally and academically, it is no surprise that more students than ever are flock-

ing to Montclair State. According to a Montclair State press release, there were over 12,000 freshmen applications submitted and approximately 3,000 freshmen have been enrolled as of the 2016 fall semester. This made the class of 2020 the largest class at Montclair State ever.

Before Montclair State begins accepting even more students for the 2017 fall semester, it needs to be aware of the current needs of students.

For years, Montclair State students have begged for more parking. Finally, just this summer, 350 new parking spaces

were added to Lot 60. This has been a welcome change, but it is too little, too late, as 300 new spots are just not enough. Students are already in need of more parking spaces. However, students have little hope that they will see any new parking in the near future. These kinds of problems are echoed throughout campus following the influx of students.

Even though Montclair State is growing in every way, it is important to remember that a happy student can be the ultimate endorsement for a university.

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Campus Voices: How do you feel about Montclair State’s increasing population?

“It’s concerning in that you have to get everywhere earlier. You have to prepare because if you go at a bad time, you’ll be stopped by a line of people.”

-Juan Contla English, Senior

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“There’s a lot of people applying for colleges now, and Montclair is up there for a lot of people as their dream university. So I guess it’s good.”

-Abida Miah Child Advocacy, Junior

“I feel like there are way too many people. There are not enough places for people to go, especially if you’re in the middle of the day from like 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., it’s just insane.”

“It’s really nice to see that the university is growing, having an even bigger commitment to a larger amount of students and making sure they are ready for the next step in life. ”

-Kyle Murphy Television and Digital Media, Sophomore

-John Kemp Television and Digital Media, Freshman

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The Importance of Voting By taking a seat on the sidelines, you are choosing to silence your own voice

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he 2016 Presidential Election is about six weeks away, and the buzz surrounding this election MADISON GLASSMAN is staggering.

COLUMNIST It is impossible to log onto Facebook, Twitter or Instagram without seeing a video, meme or article being shared about the presidential candidates. The political presence of millennials on social media is outstanding as well. However, that same presence is needed where it matters most: the polls.

On Nov. 8, we are called to exercise one of our basic rights as citizens of the United States

of America: the right to vote.

However, many millennials feel that it would be beneficial to take a step back and refrain from voting in this historic election. Their arguments are that neither candidate is fit for office, politics are not relevant in their lives or that their votes simply do not matter.

According to Montclair State student Carlygrace Sunday, “We are a generation of forward-thinking people and fortunate enough to have the opportunity to participate in our country’s history. We have the power to progress democracy in our nation. It’s better to be involved and informed then left ignorant.”

Another reason so many millennials choose not to vote is because they are simply not educated on the nation’s back-

ground of voting rights. The knowledge of our history gives a deeper appreciation for the people that did not stand down so you can stand up. When our Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, the right to vote was granted to white male property owners over the age of 21.

Since that time, thousands of passionate individuals fought tirelessly to give AfricanAmericans, women and people 18 and over the right to vote.

Would you dare tell Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King and Elizabeth Cady Stanton that you plan on refraining from exercising your right to vote in this election?

According to “Rock The Vote,” a nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage young people in politics, “every year 18 to

29 year olds make up a larger share of the voting population, but only if they [choose] to participate.” You have immense power to shape the future of this country, and it is unacceptable not to feel empowered.

Politics affect you whether you choose to accept that or not. By not voting, you are giving in to a vicious cycle of cynicism.

The issues you will be voting for this November will affect your lives for years to come.

Within the next four years you may be getting a job, buying a house, paying for healthcare or starting a business. Don’t sit back and let someone else make these decisions for you. If you don’t become informed, have an opinion and act on those opinions — don’t expect anything to change.

If you choose to give up your

vote, you choose to give up your right to have a say in political matters. By taking a seat on the sidelines, you are choosing to silence your own voice. You are stripping yourself of your right — a right that thousands before you have fought and died for.

Millennials are the largest group of young people in the United States, and together your voices have the power to become the loudest voices in this election. This election marks a watershed in the history of American politics and it is imperative for the young electorate to cast a vote on Nov. 8, 2016. To my fellow Red Hawks, see you at the polls!

Madison Glassman, a journalism major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

Hillary vs. Trump: The First Debate

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illary Clinton had amazing composure during the first presidential debate on MonSept.

HALEY WELLS day, 26.

Whether COLUMNIST or not you tuned into the debate, you probably already know all of the highlights. You heard about the drama and probably thought you were hearing about a new reality show, not a presidential debate. However, if you tuned in hoping to learn the candidates’ stances on important issues facing the United States, you were probably disappointed.

Scandals and opinions appeared more often than actual policies during the debate.

Donald Trump was questioned heavily about his previous statements and actions, including his claim that climate change was created by the Chinese and his refusal to release his tax re-

Could Clinton’s temperament help her cause? turns. His responses were filled with denial or complete avoidance of the original question.

Clinton faced similar questioning about her scandals, particularly in regard to using a private email server while serving as Secretary of State.

This scandal has caused Clinton to lose credibility among Americans. However, when asked about the incident, she answered the questions directly and said she made a mistake and would “take responsibility for that.”

Though the scandals are different and negative in their own ways, the way each candidate handled being questioned about them was significant. No matter your political opinions on Clinton, she responded in a professional manner and accepted responsibility for her actions.

Meanwhile, Trump wasn’t keen on the idea of admitting his mistakes and was rather fond of just stating, “Wrong!”

Clinton remained composed throughout the debate, much to the population’s surprise. To be able to keep a calm disposition

when her opponent snubbed and blamed her was incredible.

On the other hand, Trump conveyed more emotion when the insults turned to him. He interrupted Clinton many times and audibly scoffed at the things she said. He even resorted to calling her out for running mean commercials on him. Ironically enough, the commercials just include him speaking.

In the aftermath of the debate, some journalists accused Clinton of being “boring” and “over-prepared.” Many just accepted Trump’s behavior because they have come to expect it. Some journalists are claiming that Clinton needs to be more relatable and relaxed, especially if she wants more millennial supporters. Unfortunately, it won’t be that easy because of Clinton’s position in this election.

Whether voters want to acknowledge it or not, Clinton is put under a lot more scrutiny than Trump. She has been criticized by Trump for not having “the look,” and the media is always giving Clinton advice on

how to better present herself.

Trump doesn’t face as much scrutiny because we’ve accepted his behavior. We know that he’s blunt and speaks without a filter, but it’s often swept under the rug. However, the second Clinton uses the word “deplorable,” the entire nation has something to say. If Clinton lost control of her composure for even a fraction of a second in this debate, the nation would lose it. She has to be “boring” and “over-prepared” or she won’t be taken seriously.

Trump is seen as entertainment and Clinton is seen as untrustworthy. Her campaign is so fragile right now due to an increase in third-party voters that she has to do whatever she can to gain supporters.

Though journalists label her boring, I thought she did a decent job with discreet sass. She definitely won many people over with her great answer following Trump’s accusation of her lacking the “stamina” to be president.

But why does Clinton have to try so hard to gain these

supporters? It could very well be because of gender. In maledominated communities, it can be very difficult for a female to thrive. After all, Clinton made history as the first female presidential candidate of a major party and most media coverage only focused on her email scandal.

Keeping her composure and focusing more on her actual policies could help Clinton in the next two debates. Many public figures, including President Barack Obama and numerous celebrities, have shown their support for Clinton. If everyone is serious about her taking office, her temperament in the last debates could be the secret to success. Luckily, as we saw last Monday night, she is very strong in that category.

Haley Wells, a communication and media arts major, is in her second year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

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Partisan attitude exhibited by Lester Holt further vindicates media’s political bias

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t was a richness of embarrassment in the first presidential debate held Monday, Sept.

26. I think it is NICHOLAS safe to say that DA SILVA people COLUMNIST most went into this debate expecting a shouting match between two unlikable hypocrites glancing over the actual problems going on in our country. It is not only unfortunate to say that the debate went exactly as most of us predicted, but it is dismaying that the person who was supposed to ensure fairness and order at this event failed to do so.

Short and simple, Dateline NBC anchor Lester Holt did an incredibly poor job at this debate by being both safe and even somewhat one-sided throughout. Holt did little to keep the

candidates under control by not giving both candidates the same treatment, and not getting answers to Americans’ burning questions. Yet, his performance at this debate speaks to a much larger problem in the media that there is an inherent bias toward the Democratic side, which in turn produces counterproductive debates.

When the debate started, Holt asked each candidate about their stance on job creation. This was a strong start to the debate as he was non-partisan and let each candidate have plenty of time to give a detailed answer.

However, that soon gave way to Holt asking Republican nominee Donald Trump multiple questions on controversies surrounding him while never giving Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton the same treatment.

It is good that Holt asked Trump about his taxes and the birther issue, but Clinton has just as many controversies sur-

rounding her which are more damning than that of Trump.

The fact that Holt did not attempt to question Clinton exemplifies the preferential treatment the media gives the Democrats.

By not being fair to each candidate, Holt gave many disgruntled Americans the impression that the media will go easy on Democrats and do what they can to help Clinton win. Biased attitudes are the exact opposite of what the media is supposed to promote. Media should present a fair, balanced praise or criticism for all candidates of both political parties.

Yet, the bias of the media and Holt’s partisan approach to this debate speaks volumes to how this whole presidential campaign has played out. Most of Hollywood has publicly spoken out against Trump, trashing him and spewing insults at him every chance they can get.

In fact, further proof of this

bias comes from a recently released voter registration advertisements which starred the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore. The purpose of the advertisement was seemingly to persuade people to register to vote, but it dissolved into the celebrities painting Trump as some evil villain that the public needs to save the country from.

I understand individuals having their opinions, but those sorts of advertisements are dangerous in the message they promote. That advertisement is not telling people to freely vote for who they want to be elected.

It is telling the public that you are a bad person if you support Trump, and you would be responsible for the country’s downfall if he is elected. It is manipulative and guilt tripdriven advertisement of the highest order, practically bordering on propaganda.

We need the media to ex-

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hibit non-partisan promotions of each presidential candidate.

The public cannot be manipulated or scared into voting for someone they do not want because it suits the agenda of others. There cannot be a debate where hard questions are only directed toward one candidate.

There has to be fairness and respect on each side — that way we can work together to solve the issues going on in our country. With less than two months before the election, one can only hope that the second and third presidential debates will exhibit that fair, non-partisan mentality that is the foundation of our democracy.

Nicholas Da Silva, a journalism major, is in his third year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

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

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Montclair BFA Dance Program Ranked Fifth Best in the Country Awije Bahrami Entertainment Editor

Montclair State’s BFA Dance Program was ranked the fifth best in the country by OnStage.

The BFA Dance program at Montclair State has been ranked the fifth best dance program in the country by OnStage, the most active theaterrelated blog on Facebook. The article praised Montclair State University’s dance program as combining ”a conservatorybased approach to training with a liberal arts curriculum to prepare students for extraordinary lives and careers as professional dancers.”

Every year, Montclair State dance and dance education majors compete at the American College Dance Festival and often move on to the national component of it at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. According to the university website, they are often recognized for “choreographic presentation, ensemble work and performance” at the festival.

Some of the guest artists who have worked closely with Montclair State University dance students over the years include Earl Mosley, Bill T. Jones, Liz Lerman and Denise Vale, a member of the Martha Graham Dance Company.

Lori Katterhenry, the deputy chair for dance in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Montclair State University, said that she was delighted to hear about the ranking for the BFA Dance program.

“We worked long and hard to build our program and to be recognized in such a way was gratifying,” she said

Linda Roberts, a former faculty member at the Department of Theater and Dance who taught from 1971 to 2013, started the dance program in 1971.

Katterhenry joined the team in 1986 and for many years it was

just Roberts and Katterhenry.

Eventually, other current faculty members joined such as Elizabeth McPhearson, the coordinator of the BA Dance Education Program, Christian von Howard, an international dance artist and associate professor of dance, and Maxine Steinman, who teaches choreography and modern dance. The dance program also has a wonderful group of adjunct faculty.

“It’s been a long journey. We’ve got a great group of educators, and a lot of faculty have made huge contributions as teachers and as choreographers,” said Katterhenry.

The students have made contributions to the dance program as well. “The students are incredibly hard working, driven, hungry, generous and that’s been a good combination,” said Katterhenry.

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Katterhenry sees the future success of the dance program in the incorporation of technology in dance performances. With the help of new faculty, the department is beginning to develop their curriculum in dance technology. It requires very specialized classrooms and performance spaces, because they do things like video digital projections. ”This is the wave of the future, so I hope that we are going to be able to grow that arm of our program in a big way, because we are not going to go backwards, this is where we are headed,” said Katterhenry.

Ciara Sanders, a senior BFA dance major, finds being part of the fifth best dance program in the country something to be proud of. She is also impressed that the program has

accepted 17 boys, which was unheard of before. She also mentioned how incredibly lucky the students are to have the gorgeous dance spaces. “A lot of people who have graduated or past teachers come back and say that we are incredibly lucky to have these spaces because when you leave you’ll have tiny studios again to rehearse in,” said Sanders.

Some of the upcoming shows in the dance department are “Works-A-Foot 2016,” which will be performed on the weekend before Thanksgiving, and the senior showcases, which will take place right before the end of the semester.

Rehearsal for the spring dance shows are already in session.

Emmy-Nominated Dancer and Choreographer Teaches Master Classes Babee Garcia Staff Writer

Stacey Tookey, an Emmy Award-nominated dancer and choreographer, is teaching several master classes at the Department of Theater and Dance this fall. Tookey’s experience as a choreographer includes working for the hit television shows “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing With the Stars,” as well as being an exquisite teacher within her craft.

Tookey’s 23 years of talent allowed her to work with music artists such as the incredible Celine Dion during her show “A New Day” in Las Vegas. Tookey developed her passion for dance from her mother as a teenager.

When asked about her dance instructor and choreographer wisdom helping her evolve as a teacher, Tookey stated: “I feel that all experi-

Stacey Tookey teaching a master class at Montclair State University. ences, both good and bad, have given me insight to help guide dancers I come in contact with.

It’s all about passing on information, training and inspiration

towards the next generation.”

Tookey has brought her dance expertise to Montclair State University from Los Angeles, California. She was

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introduced to Montclair State’s deputy chair of dance, Professor Lori Katterhenry, from her dance company’s lighting designer Jorge Arroyo.

Tookey’s students and their thirst for knowledge has made her teaching experience within Montclair State University enjoyable and fun. She encourages them to “explore who they are as performers.”

With her determination and dedication to make a difference in the dancing world, Tookey is currently working on a brand new musical titled “Dancer,” which opens in Toronto next year and is based on the classical and contemporary styles.

Tookey’s advice for other aspiring dancers around the world is not to dance for the money or the fame, but to dance from the heart and remember what made you fall in love with it to begin with. Her words weren’t only addressed to the dance universe, but to everyone with strong interests any area.

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Raphaelle Boitel’s ‘The Forgotten/ L’Oublié(e)’ Awije Bahrami Entertainment Editor

Raphaëlle Boitel’s performance at the Peak Performance show “The Forgotten/ L’Oublié(e)” surpassed all expectations. The show ran from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. The

French creator, director and performer of the show started acting at the age of 6 and began her professional career at the age of 13 in La Symphonie du Hanneton — The Junebug

Symphony directed by the internationally renowned James Thiérrée, a grandson of Charlie Chaplin.

According to Boitel, the performance aimed to be

an “autobiographical intimate memory in ruins.” It showed the relationships between female family members of different ages: mothers, daughters and sisters. The absence of a

male figure was a recurring theme throughout the performance. It portrayed the complicated relationships between family members and the peculiar similarities between them.

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The cast of “The Forgotten/L’Oublié(e)” performing this past weekend at Montclair State.

Student Artist Profile:

Chelsea Vargas Tess Reynolds Assistant Entertainment Editor

Chelsea Vargas performing in “Works-A-Foot 2015.”

Even though Chelsea Vargas’ dance career began as a decision made by her sister, she has spent the last six years growing into an immensely talented dancer who is ready to use her gift to impact other students just like her.

While Vargas was a competitive gymnast and not at all interested in dance, her sister asked if she could be a ballerina. A year later, Vargas decided to try dance as well.

Despite the fact her interest was minimal at the beginning, once Vargas began classes at a new studio, her entire outlook changed.

“After my first year of dancing we moved to a new studio because the owner of the studio we were attending was retiring,” explained Var-

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gas. “She recommended a new studio and the minute I took my first class there my whole viewpoint on dance changed. I realized how beautiful the art form is and from that moment on, I only saw dance in my future.”

With a new aspiration in mind and the dedication to make it happen, Vargas has not stopped dancing and Montclair State was the next stop in helping her dreams come true.

“I was always drawn to Montclair State University’s dance program,” said Vargas.

“Our dance program was just ranked as one of the top five in the nation and it is quite clear why. The faculty doesn’t teach us like we have to all be a certain type of dancer because no dancer is the same. They have created an environment where

Chelsea Vargas is a sophomore dance education major with a concentration in studio teaching.

each individual dancer has the opportunity to grow as an artist as well as a person.

“They push me to be the best dancer I can be, not to dance like the person next to me. Every dancer in our program has their own artistry and it is amazing to witness them all every day.”

Vargas is currently working towards a Bachelor of Arts in dance education with a studio teaching concentration in hopes of being able to open her own dance studio one day. “[I hope to] get the chance to impact students just like I was impacted six years ago,” she said. “I want to show people that dance is a platform that enables creativity and teaches discipline.”

While Vargas is incred-

ibly talented, she admitted that at times things get tough, but she is grateful to have a strong support system behind her, including her fiancé who is a United States Marine. “My biggest supporters are my mother, sisters, fiancé and my fiancé’s family. My mother is the reason I am able to dance here every day and she still amazes me at everything she is willing to do for her kids,” stated Vargas.

“My fiancé is always cheering me on, even if he is 3,000 miles away living his own dream.”

Vargas said she draws inspiration from many places, two of those being her studio owner back home and all of the dancers she has met through the dance program. “I love getting to dance next to [these dancers] every day, and seeing

Photo Courtesy of Brionna Lynch them grow gets me even more excited about continuing my own education as a dancer.”

Currently, the dance department is preparing two performances for the fall semester—the highly anticipated “Works-A-Foot 2016,” which Vargas had the privilege of performing in for the first time last year, and “Dance Collage.”

While performing is not what Vargas trains to do, she loves getting to share her hard work with her fellow dance majors and the students of Montclair State.

“A dance career is not an easy one, but it is a rewarding one,” said Vargas. “That is what makes me so excited to go to classes every day and to get one step closer to my dream.”

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American Premiere | October 6 – 9

Cullberg Ballet Figure a Sea Choreographed and Directed by

Deborah Hay Composed by

Laurie Anderson

Engage! a continuity of discontinuity Choreographer Deborah Hay describes the evolution of her artistic process. Free and open to all!

Oct. 5 @ 1 p.m.

School of Business, Rm. 101

Sneak Peek Dance scholar Nancy Dalva returns to Peak Performances to talk about choreographer Deborah Hay and Figure a Sea. Refreshments will be served.

Free and open to all!

Oct. 6 @ 6 p.m.

Alexander Kasser Theater These events are free and open to all.

No charge for undergraduates with valid MSU ID for any of these performances!

Courtesy of your Performing Arts Fee

All Others $20

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Alexander Kasser Theater

Tiran Willemse in Figure a Sea. Photo: Urban Jörén

Convenient Parking in the Red Hawk Deck

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50th Anniversary

WMSC Holds First Concert All photos courtesy of Taylor Zartman | The Montclarion

Brightest Color from Paris, France playing at WMSC’s Concert.

Erik of Brightest Color performing at WMSC’s first concert.

Ray Bonanno from Use Big Words performing at the WMSC Concert.

Joe Ufer from Use Big Words tuning his guitar at the WMSC Concert.

Joe Ufer and Alex Kritz from Use Big Words having a chat before playing a song.

WARNING

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PLEASE BE AWARE that the State of New Jersey laws regarding the sale, distribution and use of alcohol are being enforced around the NJIT and Rutgers-Newark campuses.

VIOLATORS WILL BE ARRESTED AND THEIR NAMES WILL BE PUBLISHED FROM THE POLICE BLOTTER. Sponsoring student organizations violating New Jersey laws WILL BE subject to campus sanctions.

In Conjunction With:

City of Newark NJIT Public Safety Rutgers University Police Department (Newark Division)

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Film & Music Reviews

‘Deepwater Horizon’ Explodes Into Theaters Julia Siegel Staff Writer

There have been a lot of films based on true stories lately, and the latest biopic to hit the big screen was explosive.

The Mark Wahlberg-led drama “Deepwater Horizon” cranks up the emotional stakes and visual effects to bring a winning biopic to life. However, the slowness and lack of substance in the first half of the film brings the overall value down.

Based on the events of the BP oil rig explosion on April 20, 2010, “Deepwater Horizon” points the blame at BP for the lack of safety checks and broken parts on the rig. The dialogue of the film suggests that the BP corporate workers who

supervised the oil rig knew that a lot of technology and parts of the ship were broken or not in working condition. The film also states that BP knowingly sent crew members home without conducting necessary safety checks to save some money. Everyone knew that the “Deepwater Horizon” was a ticking time bomb, yet no one, in the film at least, objected to the overall project.

Other than placing blame, the film did not discuss the damage that BP caused, other than the harm of the crew members. There was no mention of the negative effects on the ecosystem or the company.

The film also did not show the process of putting out the fire and capping the pipeline over the course of several months and the law suits that followed. It was surprising that a film on the biggest oil disaster in history did not go into any critical issues that the explosion caused. Instead, the film focuses on Wahlberg’s character, Mike Williams, and his journey of saving his crewmates and getting to safety.

“Deepwater Horizon” does not get good until the half-way point, when the action finally picks up. The first half of the film is a drawn-out sequence of backstory on both the

characters and the oil rig, which was dull and boring. Once the rig starts experiencing some concerning test results and pressure starts to build in the pipes, the real story begins. The struggle for survival is emotionally heightened by incredible visual effects. The explosions and fires were an impressive backdrop for the drama the characters faced.

The combination of the effects and story made for an intense film. The story of how select crew members made it to safety was very intriguing.

But, there were some little details that were easy mistakes that should have been fixed. For

example, at the beginning of the film, an alarm clock shows that it is 5:11 a.m. in Texas, yet it is a beautiful, sunny day outside.

Another mistake was that some characters were not properly bandaged after presumably receiving medical attention at a hospital. Small errors in judgement took away a bit of the film’s credibility.

If you enjoy a good real-life drama, then “Deepwater Horizon” is for you. It is pretty much what you would expect it to be, except the explosion scenes are more intense than the trailers let on. It’s not the best biopic currently playing in theaters, but “Deepwater Horizon” is decent nonetheless.

Academy Award Winner Speaks at Film Forum

Skip Lievsay spoke about his work as a sound mixer as part of the Film Forum at Montclair State University on Tues., Oct. 2. Lievsay is known as one of the most accomplished sound technicians in the film industry today, and he has worked on more than 150 feature films.

He has worked with famous film directors such as the Coen brothers, Martin Scorsese and Terrence Malick. In 2014, he won an Academy Award for his work on “Gravity.” Montclair State students had the fortunate opportunity for this famous sound mixer to speak to them.

The audience was shown the first 10 minutes of “Gravity” and told to pay more attention to the sound of the film, rather than just watching it. After we saw the introduction to “Gravity,” Lievsay shared that it was a film that the sound mixing and editing crew put a lot of

Skip Lievsay, right, and Craig Berkey, left, speak at Vancouver Film School. work into. He said they used all kinds of equipment and ultimately, the hard work payed off. After giving his short presentation about “Gravity,” we saw clips from other films such as “Once Upon a Time

in the West,” “No Country for Old Men,” “The Hudson Fink” and “The Hudsucker Proxy.”

While watching these clips, Lievsay was explaining the kind of work that his crew did and how well he got along

Photos Courtesy of Vancouver Film School (flickr)

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with the directors. He also expressed that he was known as the “the Coen brothers guy” in Hollywood since he worked with the Coen brothers in so many of their films. He spoke about the Coen brothers films

and how exhilarating all of them are. He said that they incorporate an array of music composition and he admires them for being able to direct a variety of different genres.

Lievsay ultimately discussed the creative process behind their films and how he had a collaborative relationship with the Coen brothers.

Within the presentation, students asked questions about his experience with other filmmakers, and he praised them all for being able to establish a working environment in which people were all working together pleasantly.

Additionally, he talked about his journey of becoming a sound technician.

Lievsay first went to school to become an architect, and somewhere along his path, he did some technical work for films. He later realized that he wanted to work on films, and now he is one of the most successful sound engineers in the film industry.

Metallica Unleashes Melodic Second Single Brandon Carrera Staff Writer

As a die-hard Metallica fan, this is an exquisite time not only to be a Metallica fan, but to be a music fan, because of the cultural significance Metallica’s return has in music history.

Imagine any favorite band or artist of yours releasing backto-back singles just screaming out nostalgia and filling your heart with joy that they’re making music again. Metallica’s music resonates in so many hearts and souls of passionate fans, who have been positively advocating the iconic band’s return to metal since their last album, “Death Magnetic.”

Their return has been extremely publicized in a plethora of forms—one example be-

ing their performance of “Moth Into Flame” which melted the faces of the studio audience at “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.” If Metallica’s previous single, “Hardwired,” showed us that they’re still capable of unleashing dark, fast-paced songs, “Moth Into Flame” sheds more insight on what to expect from their new album, “Hardwired...To Self Destruct.”

The idea that Metallica’s new album was going to be filled with full-on explosive, thrashy tracks has been proven wrong. “Moth Into Flame” bravely takes on a more midtempo approach that is still rooted in Metallica’s catalog

of music, while also having a melodic chorus that will surely surprise many fans. It is not as fast as “Hardwired,” but still manages to infuse dark lyrics and a soaring guitar solo in under six minutes.

The song starts off with a classic melodic metal double guitar opening accompanied by the trucking sound of Lars Ulrich on the drums, which builds and builds until the powerful galloping riff crashes into the scene. Much of the song is building up to the chorus and the main riff, where the former comes as a surprise considering its beautiful melodic tone mixed with Kirk Hammet’s lead lick and James Hetfield’s

heartfelt signature singing. That is not to say that the song is all “mushy choruses,” since it is still gracefully-paced in a metal, hard rock tone.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if this is the song that nonMetallica fans will be drawn to the most because of it’s similarity to Metallica’s most profitable album: “Metallica” or “The Black Album.” The song’s lyrics, however, convey the ideology of pop stars essentially selling their souls to the Hollywood machine and becoming addicted to fame and other vices that come with being in the spotlight.

Hetfield and company seem to be very critical of mod-

ern musicians, who allow themselves to become consumed by fame, and express their distaste towards those who seek out unorthodox ways to achieve said fame. Dark lyrics are signature to Metallica’s epically heavy, but friendly, sound that adds complexity to the metal genre.

It is a funny sight to see a band as heavy as Metallica bash pop stars into smithereens.

Metallica released yet another grand entry to their log of singles from “Hardwired...

To Self-Destruct,” while exploring different paths and valleys through melody and relevant subject matter such as destructive pop stars. Metallica is back with a vengeance!

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Music Opinions Phillip Berardo’s Top 10 Favorite Albums Phillip Berardo Contributing Writer

10. Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not – Arctic Monkeys

At a time when I was going through a metal and punk phase in high school, Arctic Monkeys introduced me to my current favorite genre: indie rock. This album provides some of the most impressive instrumental and lyrical qualities I’ve heard in rock over the past few years. From the start of the album, the alternating guitar chords bouncing between each eardrum in “The View from the Afternoon” shows that Arctic Monkeys certainly know how to write catchy riffs.

9. Funeral – Arcade Fire

I typically prefer to listen to albums that put me in a good mood, but sometimes a change of pace is good. Even with the band’s six members, this album included nearly 10 additional musicians to accompany each track with violins, mandolins and various other instruments. The lyrics take a topic as dreary as death and make it strangely beautiful and natural, reminding listeners that not all sad songs have to be one-sided in tone.

8. Hot Fuss – The Killers

I’m pleased to say I grew up with this album around the time it was first released in 2004. I can distinctly recall hearing lead singles “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody Told Me” on the radio as a kid and loving the danceable energy of the music. The Killers have a ton of personality in their music, and lead singer, Brandon Flowers, seems to have an almost effortless talent with his vocal range.

7. Dookie – Green Day

I actually wasn’t too into Green Day around the time “American Idiot” came out, but my opinion changed when I first listened to Dookie upon entering middle school. Each track is fast-paced and delivers plenty of energy, so even when songs blend together, the music doesn’t become repetitive.

Dookie remains the band’s most successful album to date, and with classics like “Basket Case” and “When I Come Around,” it’s easy to see why.

6. Room on Fire – The Strokes

I actually prefer the band’s sophomore release to their typically higher-regarded

debut. I only began listening to The Strokes about a year ago, but it’s already become a small tradition of mine to walk to class with accompanying tracks from the album. The band uses classic rock-tinged guitar tones and long, drawn-out vocals, which help bring slow verses into powerful choruses.

5. Loveless – My Bloody Valentine

The same band that wrote gothic-inspired pop rock songs in the 80s broke free from obscurity to create one of the most influential albums of the early 90s. Loveless used dreamlike vocals and distorted guitardriven melodies to carry each track, effectively pioneering the “shoegaze” genre. The amount of amp effects needed to make it all happen is absurd, but it helped create a unique sound that no other band was using at the time.

4. You Have No Idea What You’re Getting Yourself Into – Does It Offend You, Yeah?

These guys are easily the most obscure band on my list and much like artists before them, they successfully

mix electronica with indie rock.

Some songs feature robotic vocals reminiscent of a Daft Punk track, while others stick to classic indie rock at its finest. My only real criticism is how difficult it can be to tell people the name of the band without confusing them.

3. Take to the Skies – Enter Shikari

If you had asked me in high school what my favorite band was, I would undeniably have answered with Enter Shikari. No other artist has successfully combined trance music with hardcore punk in such an effective manner. Whether I’m jumping around to the synthesizers or head-banging to the downtuned guitar strumming, this album is a pure adrenaline rush from beginning to end.

unlike any other artist I’ve heard. It may take some time to grow on you, but this album is truly a masterpiece worthy of any music fan’s collection.

1. The Blue Album – Weezer

Even the greatest albums can have a song that feels lackluster, but there isn’t a single track I don’t love on Weezer’s debut album. Each song is an important piece that brings the whole album together, shifting between simple pop-rock melodies, to slightly more aggressive postgrunge anthems. They may not have the most consistent career in the music industry, but Weezer’s Blue Album remains a rare example of a flawless piece from start to finish.

2. Since I Left You – The Avalanches

I owe a lot to a close friend of mine for introducing me to this album a few years ago. The Avalanches use sampling from vintage vinyl scratches, early 1900s commercials and films, and electronic dance music to create a sound

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The Red Hawks are determined to compete for the NJAC Championshionship this season.

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Field Hockey Looks to Prevail in the NJAC Josue Dajes Assistant Sports Editor

The Red Hawks were New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) champions in 2013. The past two seasons, they repeatedly went 4-2 in the NJAC Playoffs. As the NJAC games begin for Montclair State this season, the team will attempt to play for the top seed in the standings and compete for an NJAC Championship in the playoffs.

Overall, the Red Hawks are 9-3 for the season so far, but NJAC games have a much greater significance. The players know it and so do the coaches. The team is mentally set on winning the NJAC Championship, dating back since spring training, when they set out their goals for this season.

“We have our six cornerstone goals that we always relay back to, but those come with the intention of what we have to do

in order to win the 2016 NJAC Championship,” Head Coach Eileen O’Reilly said.

Each returning member of the team was asked to pitch out goals in order to win the 2016 NJAC Championship. The team as a whole selected six total goals to lead them to an NJAC Championship. They set out to have outstanding fitness using directional and motivational communication. They want to play strong fundamental defense and execute the Montclair State field hockey system. They also want to play possession hockey. As a team they all want to be consistent and poised to perform. As teammates they want to be positive, coachable, hardworking and unselfish.

The team got off to a good start on Saturday when they played their first NJAC game of the season against Stockton University. Montclair won 3-0.

The intensity was displayed

here were an awesome experience, but it was nothing like this. Now that NJAC season has started it is a whole new experience,” Watson said.

“Walking into the locker room and seeing it all decorated with streamers and balloons, I knew the time leading up to the game would be crazy. I felt that our team was really prepared to go out and win this first conference game.”

On Wednesday, the Red Hawks faced off against the William Paterson Pioneers in their second NJAC game of the season.

Montclair State defeated William Paterson 3-2. Butrico scored twice in the exhilarating NJAC contest. The Red Hawks found themselves down early in the game after the Pioneers scored in the 16th minute. But Butrico later scored a pair of goals in a span of two minutes about 15 minutes later. Senior

from the very first moments of the game. Montclair came out aggressively attacking, and scored all three goals in the first half.

The veteran players all contributed immensely during the first NJAC game. Senior midfielder Camille Maimone scored the first goal of her career. Senior forward Danielle Butrico scored a goal and assisted on Maimone’s goal. Junior forward Kaitlyn Struss continued her stellar season with a goal of her own.

The younger players, especially the freshmen, are new to the excitement and intensity of NJAC play. Freshman forward Kelly Watson came to Montclair State from a big field hockey high school. She knew the NJAC games would be intense, but did not imagine to what extent that would reach when the games finally began.

“The first couple of games

midfielder Megan Roeloffs scored the third and final goal for the Red Hawks before the end of the first half. William Paterson got a shot in the net in the second half, but it was not enough, as the Red Hawks improved to 2-0 in the NJAC. “Winning the NJAC championship would be an amazing award to my teammates and I to prove how hard we have worked over the past few months,” Struss said. “It would prove the skill, dedication and strength of my teammates and I. Winning the NJAC would prove to all division 3 schools how good of a program Montclair State has and that we should not be overlooked. Our goal is to be the best.”

The Red Hawks will play their third NJAC game on Saturday at The College of New Jersey at 1 p.m.

This Week in Red Hawk Sports THURS 10/6 Volleyball at Baruch College 6 p.m.

SAT 10/8

SUN 10/9

Men’s Swimming & Diving at Seton Hall University 4 p.m.

Cross Country vs. NJIT Technology Challenge in Newark, NJ TBA

No Games

Men’s Swimming & Diving vs. Saint Peter’s University 4 p.m.

Football vs. Southern Virginia University 1 p.m.

FRI 10/7

Women’s Swimming & Diving at Seton Hall University 4 p.m.

Women’s Swimming & Diving vs. Saint Peter’s University 4 p.m.

MON 10/10 No Games

TUES 10/11 Volleyball at Ramapo College 7 p.m.

WEDS 10/12 Men’s Soccer at William Paterson University 7 p.m.

Women’s Soccer vs.

William Paterson University 7 p.m.

Field Hockey at The College of New Jersey 1 p.m.

Field Hockey at Muhlenberg College 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Soccer at Rowan University 6 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs.

Rowan University 7 p.m.

Red Hawk Recap Red Hawks Volleyball: 3 Lehman College: 0

Red Hawks Women’s Soccer: 5 Stockton University: 1

Red Hawks Volleyball: 3 Rowan University: 1

Red Hawks Football: 13 William Paterson Unviersity: 18

Red Hawks Men’s Soccer: 3 Stockton University: 0

Red Hawks Women’s Soccer: 3 Manhattanville College: 2

Red Hawks Field Hockey: 3 Stockton University: 0

Red Hawks Volleyball: 3 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: 0

Red Hawks Field Hockey: 3 William Paterson University: 2

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John DiStefano: Playmaker, Running Back, Leader

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Senior John DiStefano currently leads the NJAC in both all-purpose and rushing yards.

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When most students finish classes, they might hang out with friends or get involved with club activities. On the other hand, Red Hawks’ running back and co-captain John DiStefano is hard at work, getting ready to dominate on the football field.

Prior to the season, DiStefano was named one of four captains of this year’s football team, which is something that he has been thankful for throughout his playing career at Montclair State.

“I was proud because, to be captain, the players have to vote, it’s not the coaches,” DiStefano said. “It means all my teammates and all my peers look at me highly, so it’s a good feeling for me.”

DiStefano, a senior exercise science major, is one of the main components on offense for the Red Hawks football team. He is in his third season with the team, transferring from Wagner College in New York his sophomore year.

The Lincroft native says he became easily accustomed to the atmosphere because he knew a lot of players — many being from the area where he grew up. He has enjoyed his time with the team, adding that they’ve always looked after him.

Having played football since the age of six, he explained how great it’s been to continue his passion up until his last year of college.

“When you think about it, only six percent of people who played high school football have the opportunity to go on and play in college,” DiStefano

said. “So it’s been a blessing that I found my passion at a young age and was able to pursue it.”

DiStefano mentioned that his best memory is the friendships that he’s been making — crediting this as the best part of playing at Montclair State.

DiStefano was named Montclair State Athlete of the Week for September 12, after scoring three touchdowns and 305 allpurpose yards in the 25-15 season opener win over Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham.

He currently leads the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) in both rushing and all-purpose yards.

He said Montclair State’s newly-hired running back coach John Walker, a 2006 Montclair State Hall of Fame Inductee, has been teaching and showing him how to fix mistakes during games. Although, one lone reason stands out to DiStefano as

to why he is motivated to play football every day.

“Winning,” DiStefano said, “because I want to win a championship and I want to win a conference championship, and I also want to set records. That’s really what motivates me.”

The running back is also able to bring leadership to the team, saying that everyone looks to see how a captain handles good and bad times. He aims to remain positive under all conditions. This, along with what he produces each season, has earned him praise among his underclassman teammates.

“It’s been a great experience,” sophomore Anthony Travisano said. “He teaches me all the ropes. He puts in hard work, so I just learn from him, basically every day.”

However, his passion for the game hasn’t gone unnoticed by some of the Red Hawk veter-

ans.

“I’ve been playing with John for a long time,” senior and cocaptain Anthony Dorsi said.

“Just watching his style of running — it’s a different breed from other running backs. He keeps going. It’s great [playing with DiStefano], because he works just as hard as we do.”

Last year, he played in all ten games, carrying the ball six times and recording 472 rushing yards with five touchdowns. At this point in 2016, he has 458 rushing yards with five touchdowns.

“John has matured, and he’s gotten better in each of his three years,” Head Coach Rick Giancola said. “He’s become a leader, he works hard [and] he practices hard. He sets a good example for the other players to follow.

We’re lucky to have him.”

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Walking on Air

Matt Colvin slacklines above the Student Center Quad.

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It’s only been about four months since Matt Colvin began slacklining. Now, you can see him doing back flips off the 2-inch-thick rope. Colvin picked up the hobby when he was on vacation with friends and hasn’t been able to stop since. Now he wants to share his hobby with students by creating a club on campus.

At first glance, a slackline could be mistaken for a tightrope; however, the flat rope is a little thicker and you can usually find it set up a few feet off of the ground. The line can be set up pretty much anywhere, “all you really need is two trees,” the undeclared freshman said. For the most part, you’ll pass him on the student center quad hovering in between two trees closer to Schmidt Hall.

At first, Colvin admitted that

he was “really bad at it.” However, he wanted to get better at the trade so he bought one for himself and kept working at it.

“I’m not afraid to fall,” Colvin said. The amateur slackliner can not only walk across the line with ease, but has mastered his own set of tricks.

He can walk halfway across the rope, lay down and then prop himself back up. He can bounce himself from the ground to a standing position and for an always “in-awe” reaction, he can backflip off of the rope onto the ground. However, he has bigger things in mind. “I want to learn how to land back on the rope after doing the backflip,” Colvin said.

He enjoyed what he was doing so much that he wanted to bring it to campus and see if anyone else wanted to give it a try. Colvin sets up the slackline at least once a day when

the weather’s nice, hoping to attract students to come and try it out. Colvin is always willing to help out anyone who wants to attempt it. He’ll reach his hand into the air to give any newbies some stability as they inch their way across.

“Look at the tree in front of you, don’t look at the line — it moves too much.”

This is the advice Colvin will tell you if you ask him for a turn. No socks — Colvin recommends you wear shoes or go barefoot when you try your luck on the slackline.

Senior John Reilly was one of the students that Colvin drew in. “For the past few weeks I saw the slack liner doing his thing and I was instantly hooked,” Reilly said. “I really wanted to try it for myself.”

That’s just what he did — with Colvin’s help of course. Reilly admitted he was scared at first, but with Colvin’s help he felt

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encouraged. “I want to try it again and be able to walk across without his aid,” Reilly said.

Colvin doesn’t expect anyone to make it across on their first try. His hopes are simply that they want to try again.

“You have one person out of the ten people who try it who want to come back the next day and want to learn more,” Colvin said . “It’s cool seeing the faces come back.”

Colvin hopes to start a club next semester and that those interested students will come back and join. His plan is to incorporate other students on campus with unique talents — the infamous juggler Ted Paz and yo-yoer Max Samuels, to name a few.

“It’s the idea of street performance,” Colvin said. “It’s juggling, yo-yoing, slacklining, devil sticks — just cool random talents that people

enjoy watching.” Their hopes are to raise money through their performances and donate it to their favorite charities at the end of the day.

Colvin is soaking up the last weeks of his time walking above the quad. He is still trying to find a place to set up the slackline inside, but hopes to find somewhere before the weather gets too cold.

Until then, he’s working on making his club go from a pretty plan to an even prettier reality. For now, if you’re willing to muster up the courage to give slacklining a try, Colvin is more than willing and able to help you out. If you don’t see him on the quad, you’ll find him. Remember, all you need is two trees.

The Black Maria Film Festival Comes to Montclair State Anthony Gabbianelli Contributing Writer

On its 35th anniversary, the Black Maria Film Festival showcased five unique short narratives and documentaries at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center.

For the first time in its history, the festival came to the museum last Thursday night to showcase five short films centered around sports.

The Black Maria is an independent film festival that travels and receives short films from across the world. Started in 1981, the film festival was named after police patty-wagons that locals during Thomas Edison’s time called “Black Marias,” which were also the nicknames for funeral hearses.

Jane Steuerwald, the festival’s director, was looking for something different with the films included this year.

“We had a retrospective series of films at anthology film archives in New York City, which is a highly-venerated film collective and cinema for independent film,” Steuerwald said. “I curated a program of five programs of work from the Black Maria film archive from 2000 to 2015.”

She went on to explain that he had to look through 15 years of film to curate five programs about different styles of film, like animation, experimental, documentaries and narratives.

“It was really special,” Steuerwald said.

“Anyone who enters work into the Black Maria Festival is entering at a level playing field,” Steuerwald said while explaining the selection process

for the films. “You could be Steven Spielberg and you will get the same treatment as Jane Doe who nobody has ever heard of.”

Dave Kaplan, the director of the Yogi Berra Museum, organized the event. Kaplan said a good friend of his, who worked at the Black Maria told him, “You ought to think about making the museum on the tour.

They could do a sports film because they match all the types of films to each venue they visit.” Kaplan said, “We always do movies, usually full-length documentaries, but I thought this would be a very interesting concept to do at the museum and really celebrate the independent spirit of film making.”

The festival had five short films in store for those who attended, each pertaining to a different sport. The first film was “Born into This,” a documentary about a 19-year-old Middleweight boxer named Junior “Sugar Boy” Younan, who was trained by his immigrant father, Sherif. Sherif trained his son for 14 years and the two are starting to make it big in the boxing community.

The short film shows the bond between the father and son, whether it was them eating out at an Italian restaurant with the rest of Junior’s team, or the two bickering about Junior living out on his own at age 18.

The documentary closes with Junior winning his sixth boxing match with ease and had subtitles reading that he is now part of Jay Z’s sports agency.

“Laps” was the second documentary shown. The documentary was about inmates of California’s San Quentin State Prison who had found peace

in their lives through longdistance running. The inmates, who were either lifers or serious offenders, were filmed on a normal day of training for the annual 26.2-mile marathon.

Some of the prisoners had been in prison since their teens. One inmate had been in prison for the last 42 years and another was 37 years old and already had a 16-year-old daughter.

“The End of Blessings” was the third film and was a narrative about a cyclist out on several Sunday bike rides. The cyclist passes by an elderly Italian couple who had just come home from church to sit on their porch. Each time the biker passes by their home the older gentlemen would yell, “Andiamo, Andiamo.” Toward the end, the cyclist noticed that the couple had not been on their porch in some time. On the last bike-riding sequence, the older woman is sitting on the porch without her husband.

Though a film of very few words, albeit Italian words, this film seemed to be everyone’s favorite of the night. Kaplan was a fan, saying that the film was very intriguing to him.

“You didn’t know where it was going,” he explained, “no narration, the soundtrack was very compelling, too.”

Jantzen Rogalski, a junior television and digital media major at Montclair State also really enjoyed “The End of a Blessing.”

“I liked how the old Italian guy was the only one who talked,” Rogalski said.

“I wanted to expose them to something different,” Kelly Whiteside, assistant professor in the School of Communications and Media,.

said. “We don’t do a lot of film and I thought it would be a change of pace.”

Two more documentaries and another narrative were also shown Thursday night. The narrative was from Norway and was about two base-jumpers who try to honor a fallen friend from a previous base-jumping experience. Stormy weather comes and the two face a decision, whether to honor their fallen friend and jump, or turn back and head down the mountain.

One of the documentaries was about a man who looks at his life with cerebral palsy through the lens of baseball.

The other was similar to the first documentary about boxing, but

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with a horse jockey instead.

The person the documentary focuses on, similar to Junior, was brought into riding horses because of his father. The film looks at his life growing up and his aspirations for his career.

The Black Maria Film Festival is an annual event that travels around the country and the world, and maybe it will make its way back to Montclair State.

“I would absolutely have [the Black Maria Film Festival] come back next year,” Kaplan said.

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