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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Visits Montclair State Madison Glassman Staff Writer Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was joined by Shakespeare scholars for a roundtable discussion about “The Merchant of Venice” before watching her grandson, Paul Spera, perform in the play on Saturday, Oct. 23 in Alexander Kasser Theater. The 84-year-old Justice visited Montclair State University to discuss the moral center of the production with professor David Scott Kastan from Yale University as well as professor James Shapiro from Columbia University. Over 100 people, including students, faculty and the press, attended the event. Ginsburg recalled having a connection to the play early on from her childhood in Brooklyn. She said the play was banned from public schools in New York City at the time, but she read it anyway. During the discussion, the Justice demonstrated her undeniable expertise of the law as well as Shakespeare. The play, which is being performed on campus
President Susan Cole Greeting Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
at Alexander Kasser Theater through Oct. 1, has often raised the concern over its anti-Semitic theme. The character Shylock lends money to a fellow merchant but demands it back despite the
merchant’s loss of his ship. His behavior supposedly stems from the desire to inflict unfair treatment on Jewish people. When Ginsburg was asked if the show is anti-Semitic,
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she replied, “Compared to what?” Professor Shapiro asked Ginsburg how Shakespeare was educated about the law, citing the legal facets of the show.
“Perhaps he was a lawyer,” she joked. The professors asked Ginsburg about the concept of original intent and how it applies to this particular show. “Who knows what James Madison thought?” she said. “We do know his values: freedom of religion, no unreasonable seizure, and we need to apply them today.” She noted that free speech and freedom of religion are values she believes should always stay in power. “We the people,” she said, citing the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. She questioned who “the people” were at that time and how certain groups of people, including women and people of color, were often excluded. Ginsburg said the meaning of “We the People” has changed over time. Towards the end of the discussion, Shapiro thanked Ginsburg and Kastan joked that he is grateful she is still on the court. Ginsburg met with guests in the School of Communication and Media’s lobby following the roundtable. Afterward, she attended the play.
National Voter Registration Day Helps Students Participate in the Upcoming Governor Election Luis Nargon Contributing Writer
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make this the epicenter for the day and draw more students.” Organizers in place walked students through the registration and voting process using new techniques to streamline them, such as offering sheets with addresses pre-filled out for residents of the campus. The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) was also present at the event with am-
With New Jersey’s governor election approaching in a little over a month, Montclair State’s Office of Civic and Voter Engagement held an event to promote National Registration Day at the Student Center quad on Tuesday. The event featured several registration tents, an “American Gladiators” style plush arena, a stilt-walking Uncle Sam and most notably, an actual voting booth to demonstrate to students the actual process of casting a ballot. Operating in conjunction with Commuter Life Appreciation week, New York Red Bulls tents also offered entertainment, via the latest release of the FIFA 18 video game, along with tickets and prizes. “Last year, there was a lot of attention because of the presidential election,” said Mariel Pagan, Director for the Center of Student Involvement. “We’ve been finding, in registering students this semester, that many don’t
year’s election and get a larger amount of students. “It’s important that students are aware of the state and local elections, as we are a state institution, and these issues will directly affect students,” Pagan said. “By having both of these events at the same time, we’re hoping it will
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know about the coming gubernatorial election.” In organizing this event, Pagan said her main goal is to increase student awareness for state and local elections and encourage civic involvement at the local level. Through collaborating with the Office of Commuter Student Programs and Services, Pagan also aimed to keep up the momentum from last
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“We’ve been finding, in registering students this semester, that many don’t know about the coming gubernatorial election.”
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Red Hawk Rap Sheet Monday, Sept. 18 Blanton Hall: A student reported an incident of harassment. This case is under investigation.
Thursday, Sept. 21 Sam’s Place: A student reported an incident of theft. This case is under investigation.
Monday, Sept. 18 Field House: A staff member Thursday, Sept. 21 of athletics reported an inciCollege Hall: A non-student dent of criminal mischief. This reported an incident of hacase is under investigation. rassment from another nonstudent. This case is under investigation. Wesnesday, Sept. 20 Basie Hall: A non-student reported an incident of simple assault from another non-student. This case is under investigation.
Friday, Sept. 22 Off Campus: A student reported an incident of theft. This case is under investigation.
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The University’s Andrew Goodman Foundation Ambassador, Amir Botros, showing students how to use the voter ballot machine.
Mississippi, the foundation is a nationwide organization promoting civic activity and voting registration throughout the nation. According to Botros, AGF and the Civic and Voter Engagement on campus have registered approximately 4,000 students over the past two years. “I think this is a good event for the campus, especially because figuring out the process to do everything is difficult for people who’ve moved here from home,” said senior biology major Lexie Morinsaid. “Also I think campus alerts through texts would have been a good way to keep people informed about this. Outside the quad I didn’t really hear about this as I don’t really check my emails. I will say, the inflatable arena is a funny touch. It’s something that makes you curious and a good draw.” Many students supported the event, but expressed similar thoughts on its promotion. “Using Snapchat, Instagram or even Twitter, I think would have been a really good idea, only cause I honestly don’t think people check their MSU emails since we get so many. But the event itself is definitely a good idea,” said senior exercise science major John Yanez. “I think its cool that they’re giving them a non-partisan platform, to get people to vote even if they’re not necessarily political,” said senior psychology major Ward Hablawi. “It’s sort of a way to get past the apathy that people have about this sort of thing.”
Saturday, Sept. 23 Hawks Crossings: Student Tiarra Dillard, 20, of Peekskill, N.Y. was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dillard is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
Sunday, Sept. 24 Lot 28: Non-student Scott Conner II, 19, of Hackettstown, N.J. was arrested and charged with simple assault, an act of domestic violence, for his involvement in an incident that occurred. Conner II is 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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Hillary Clinton Brings Book Tour to Montclair
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A crowd lines up around the block of Watchung Booksellers to meet Hillary Clinton at her book signing.
Gabe Wanissian Staff Writer A long line wrapped around Watchung Booksellers for Hillary Rodham Clinton’s ongoing “What Happened” book tour in Montclair this Tuesday. A thousand people gathered at Watchung Plaza for a chance to meet Clinton and received an autographed copy of her newest autobiographical book that provides the former presidential candidate’s reflections on the turbulent 2016 election defeat. “This is a great way to finally meet her,” said Vineet Shah, a Clinton supporter who came from his tech job in Manhat-
tan to see her. “She ran a campaign with values that I also hold and that’s what matters to me.” A sizable portion of eager onlookers, some of whom brought pro-Clinton picket signs, gathered behind barricades across the street of the bookstore. A sense of grief still pervaded over many Clinton supporters since her defeat to current President Donald Trump in their hostile race for the presidency. “I was almost in tears,” said Montclair native Courtney Novak reflecting on election night. “Most people I knew didn’t think she was going to lose.”
While the longtime Clinton supporter wasn’t able to acquire tickets, Novak made her way down to the bookstore to voice her support. “I’ve always admired her, even when she was first lady,” Novak said. The book provides a range of personal meditations on her campaign strategy, President Trump, struggles to connect with working-class Americans in Rust Belt states, hovering concerns over Russian interference in the election, her rocky relationship with progressives after facing Bernie Sanders in the primary and the media’s role in accurate reporting.
Estelle and Annabelle Swenson hold their homeade Hillary Clinton cookies. Anthony Gabbianelli| The Montclarion
One protestor stood across the street from the bookstore wearing a Clinton mask and a prison jumpsuit.
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“Regardless of your politics, this is a historic event,” said Montclair State journalism professor Kelly Whiteside, who was in attendance. Whiteside remains hopeful the 2016 election has reinvigorated an interest in journalism. “Hopefully the skill set the students learn at Montclair State gets carried forward, because [students] are the future,” said Whiteside. Advocates from NJ 11th for Change were also on hand, handing out information pamphlets, “facts matter” button pins and copies of the U.S. Constitution to bystanders. Local law enforcement and the Secret Service patrolled
Professor Kelly Whiteside waiting in line.
Kids sold lemonade as those in line walked past their house.
the area during the event. A dissenter in attendance was wearing a prison suit and an oversized mask of Clinton’s face, garnering many adverse reactions from the public. The protester, a male who refused to identify himself, said that he was attempting to start an open dialogue with Clinton voters. Montclair has a longstanding reputation of being Democrat-friendly, with Clinton gaining 77 percent of voters in Montclair’s own Essex County during the general election.
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Biannual Commuter Appreciation Week Kicks Off Hiral Patel Staff Writer The Office of Commuter Student Programs and Services is holding a week full of events for commuter students that began on Monday. The events for Commuter Life Appreciation Week creates a strong community among the commuter students at Montclair State University by helping them connect with the campus. “I’m really excited that we’re celebrating the commuters,” said Mariel Pagan, the Director of the Center of Student Involvement. “They are such a large part of the population. I think that it’s a great way of letting in commuters who know that the school cares and does a lot of programs for them, and raises awareness of what we are doing for commuters.” Pagan was outside the Student Center working at the desk for the National Voter
Registration with the Bonner Leadership volunteers. “I think the Commuter Appreciation Week is a good initiative for commuter students to feel less stressed about being a commuter because it makes us feel more a part of campus,” said 19-yearold junior Bonner volunteer, Claudonna Hewitt. Free bagels and snacks were given out at Car Parc Diem on Monday. Commuter student Jonathan Varano explained his thoughts on the giveaway. The 19-yearold political science major said it was well worth it, because Montclair State commuters deal with a lot of pressure through commuting, especially when it comes to parking. Other events included in the Commuter Life Appreciation Week are a free live concert hosted by the WMSC Radio Station, getting involved with Greek Life, Golf Kart Kareoke and wellness giveaways. Rocky sported a Red Bulls scarf by the Red Bulls Tents on Tuesday.
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The Grand Opening of the New Communication and Media Building Draws Over 300 Attendees Christina Urban Staff Writer
Sony Professional Solutions Americas President Katsunori Yamanouchi looks at one of the control rooms made possible with Sony products.
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Montclair State University President Susan Cole giving an opening speech.
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Sony Professional Solutions Americas President Katsunori Yamanouchi speaking to the crowd before the ribbon cutting.
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Guests clap as the President Cole gives her speech.
Montclair State’s School of Communication and Media Building’s grand opening occurred late Tuesday morning. Approximately 300 guests including faculty, staff, students, alumni, legislators and board members attended a ribbon cutting ceremony, a tour of the school and a luncheon. Before the official ribbon cutting, President Susan Cole, Dean for the College of the Arts Daniel Gurskis, Sony Professional Solutions Americas President Katsunori Yamanouchi and School of Communication and Media director Keith Strudler gave speeches to a seated crowd by the main entrance of the building. “This building, as magnificent as it is, is just the toolbox,” said Dr. Cole. “The students and educators and practitioners who will occupy it are and will be the heart of the matter. All this is here to unleash and to enable their education and their creativity.” When Strudler made his speech he used a metaphor of his new house recalling how his mother said that a home is supposed to be lived in and not looked at. He connected his metaphor to how the School of Communication and Media faculty and students are to take advantage of the state of the art building. “We the School of Communication and Media, plan to live in our new home,” said Strudler. “We’ll use the cameras, move the furniture, change the lights, invite some friends over, maybe throw a party or two. It might get dirty and I mean that in the best sense but in that orchestrated chaos we will we will foster a learning community that won’t simply educate and graduate, but one
that will truly change lives, change our industry, change our community and perhaps change our world for the better.” Event guests toured the building, guided by student ambassadors with majors in the School of Communication and Media. The new building features a 197 seat presentation hall powered by Sony Digital Cinema Projection and Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound, a state-ofthe-arts radio control room, a motion picture stage, multimedia rooms and more. It is also home to WMSC Radio, the Montclarion and the Center for Cooperative Media. “[The building] is really cool,” said freshman film making major Ghillian Ferraiola. “I feel like it has a lot of things that we can utilize.” Alumni such as Rob Bonardi, who works at ABC7 and hires interns from Montclair State, visited for the grand opening. “The facilities here I would say are more state of the art then actually the big three networks over in New York City,” Bonardi said. Former associate professor of ten years, Marc Rosenweig, was largely involved in the planning of the new building before his retirement. He said he intends to stay connected to the school. Rosenweig agreed with what President Cole, Dean Gurskis and Dr. Strudler said about the building only being a tool, and it’s up to those who populate the school to make this new addition an accomplishment. “This is a building,” said Rosenweig. “It’s only only going to be a successful learning center thanks to the work of faculty, staff and the students who learn in it.” After the tours, a luncheon was provided in Life Hall and President Cole thanked guests for attending the grand opening.
Professor Anabella Poland gives guests a tour of the WMSC Radio Station.
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A luncheon was provided for guests in Life Hall.
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Retired professor Marc Rosenweig and Dr. Joel Penney talking at the luncheon. Christina Urban| The Montclarion
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Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc: Leadership, Brotherhood and Service
The Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc. during one of their meetings, standing together with their handmade logo. Welington F. Gomez Contributing Writer Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the principles of leadership, brotherhood and service to the campus community. On April 4, 1984, the fraternity was created by a group of seven students that wanted to bring the men on campus together through unity and prosperity. Thirty four years later, the current undergrads are still upholding these values on a daily basis. “Our organization prides itself on academic excellence, cultural awareness, being role models to the communities around us and lifetime brotherhood,” said 21-year-old Ramon Rodriguez Jr., a senior at Montclair State and a business administration major with a concentration in hospitality management. Rodriguez also serves as the Executive President of Lambda Sigma Upsilon. “I joined this prestigious organization because it made me picture myself as a leader and as a better version of myself,” said Albert J. Garcia, a 19-year-old freshman business administration major. Members of Lambda Sigma Upsilon become involved with Greek life and non-Greek organizations once they assemble themselves into the organization. The fraternity tries to recruit Montclair State males that can
become an essential asset to their brotherhood. They look for men who are natural leaders that have the potential to live up to the values of the organization while still being inclusive in every possible way. “We have brothers from all different races, backgrounds and sexual orientations because our fraternity accepts all types of men that are looking to join something bigger than themselves and that will cultivate them to be the leaders of tomorrow,” Rodriguez said. The brothers of Lambda Sigma Upsilon emphasize leadership on campus as one of their chapter goals. Brothers from their organization are involved all over campus. A few of the organizations that they have worked with in the past are the Office of Student Services, Student Government Association, Greek Council Cabinet, Center for Student Involvement, Educational Opportunity Fund Program, Male Leadership Academy and various others. Lambda Sigma Upsilon is best known for the high-quality programming that they put on throughout the academic year for the campus community. Every fall semester, they host one of the biggest step and stroll competitions on the East Coast called Hype Night. The event is attended by over 1,000 people from ages 18 to 24 years old. It's a night when the fraternity is able to showcase their dedication, leadership and teamwork
by showing off their moves. On Nov. 5, 2017, the organization will be hosting their 11-year anniversary at Montclair State. Another event that the fraternity hosts annually is their HIV/ AIDS fundraiser, Stepping on AIDS. During the spring semester, they help raise funds and awareness towards the deadly viruses. It's their way of paying tribute to one of their founding fathers. “One of our Founding Fathers died due to HIV/AIDs complications, so we have been raising funds and awareness for the virus since his passing,” Rodriguez said. Lambda Sigma Upsilon was recognized as one of the nation's “Most Prestigious National Fraternities” by Town and Country Magazine in their recent September issue. “When I received the news from our national office that our fraternity was named one of the most prestigious organizations in the nation, I was very happy and proud to be part of such a great fraternity,” Garcia said. The Monarca Chapter of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc. will be celebrating 35 years of brotherhood next spring semester. They are proud of their achievements as a group and look forward to continuing their hard work.
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Ramon Rodriguez Jr., Executive Welington F. Gomez | The Montclarion President of Lambda Sigma Upsilon, is proud of the achievements of the fraternity, especially their fight against HIV and AIDS.
"Our organization prides itself on academic excellence, cultural awareness, being role models to the communities around us and lifetime brotherhood." - Ramon Rodriguez Jr., Executive President of Lambda Sigma Upsilon
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Graduate Studies “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine
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Harry Haines, Professor of Communication and Media at Montclair State, in his office located in Morehead Hall.
Behind The Face: Harry Haines Harry Haines is well-known for his contribution as a professor in the School of Communication and Media at Montclair State. However, before becoming a professor, Haines served in the Vietnam War after being drafted into the Army. In the month of September, he sat down in his office with Chanila German, Feature Editor, to retell the experience.
It was 1969 when I received the letter. All of my belongings were packed into my car, ready for the long drive to Jacksonville, Florida, where a comfortable job and apartment awaited me. As a journalist, I kept up with the news, but I never gave it much thought. I always told myself that I was safe, that they would not want me. Why would they? I was nearsighted in one eye, and farsighted in the other. Plus, I'm gay. At the tender age of 23 years old, I was drafted into the Vietnam War, and nothing that I thought would save me did. I passed my physical exam even with my poor eyesight, and the army was unable to discriminate against me because they
refused to believe my sexuality. I was angry, and that showed when I went for training. I had a chip on my shoulder because I didn't want to be there. The frustration with my situation only worsened when I started talking to combat veterans who were returning from the war. They educated us more than any newspaper or television broadcast at home. To anyone with enough sense, which we all had, it became clear that the United States was never going to win this war. We had the technology that allowed us to keep killing people, but that didn’t guarantee victory. It's one of the reasons why I joined the anti-war propaganda movement while in the army. I was a professional writer, and
I used it to my advantage. I had become a member of an underground newspaper started by a GI. Again, I thought I was safe even though I was doing this while being a uniformed solider. However, we were soon infiltrated and busted by the army. A month later, I went off to Vietnam. Anyone that said they were not frightened was a fool. It was a terrifying experience. Everyone there knew that Americans were dying in a war that had no end game. The enemy was wearing us thin. They were strategic, even without the technological advances that the United States had. Their tactic was to kill as few people as they could, while not backing down from the fight. They held on, hoping to tear down our willpower.
It eventually worked. In 1970, a widespread refusal of orders started to occur. What this meant was an increasing number of units refused to do what their commanding officers told them to do. Soldiers are trained to follow orders, and when they no longer do, things quickly become dangerous. We all had unauthorized weapons to protect ourselves. I had a knife and rifle, even though I was not a part of the combat unit. I was as far away from the fighting as anyone could be, while still being in Vietnam. My job was to keep injured soldiers calm on their journey to the medics, and through the patients, I saw the real effects of the war. After I got back from the war, I
felt the effects, too. I suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder from my time in the war and was unable to find work with the army on my résumé. I was living in New York with millions of jobs around me, but nobody wanted a veteran. There was too much resentment about the war. Then a friend suggested I take the army off my résumé, and I listened. Within that same week, I found work at CBS.
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Help Wanted CHILDCARE / DRIVER NEEDED FOR UPPER MONTCLAIR FAMILY Seeking a responsible, reliable person to pick up two (busy!) middle school children from school in Montclair, and drive them to their various sports and lessons, walk our friendly Labrador, and help with errands. Must have reliable car, good driving record, and strong references. Nonsmoking home. Can be for 1, 2 or 3 afternoons a week, 2:30pm to approx. 7pm. Email: Judigermano@gmail.com $15-20 / HR, BEFORE or AFTER SCHOOL, DRIVING SITTER, LIVINGSTON Seeking responsible care for two children (age 3 & 6). Monday to Friday, 7:00 am-9:00 am to assist with breakfast, light clean-up & getting the kids to school. On some workday afternoons, we may need someone from 3:30 – 5:30 pm to pick-up from school, light snacks, homework assist, driving to local sports & supervision of play. Must have own car with a clean driving record. Experience preferred & a reference(s) required. Email: yihongzhu@live.com or text: (973) 520-6980. $15-$20 / CHILD CARE / LITTLE FALLS Seeking a babysitter in Little Falls (near MSU campus) for 2 children age 6 & 7. Duties include pickups and drop-offs to school (walking distance) and after-school activities and some light housekeeping. A safe driving record and great references are required. You should be willing to help with homework and engage our curious children. An interest in music and the arts is a plus. We have two very friendly dogs. Hours are approximately Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 9:30am; 3pm-6pm. We have flexibility if you can only work the afternoons. If interested, email me at huipingny@hotmail.com
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Freedom of Speech is the Freedom to Disagree S
tudents are shutting down debates and speeches which conform to harmful and divisive rhetoric. Going to college is a privilege, so speaking to a collegiate audience should be considered a privilege as well. That speaker is given a platform in which to share their ideas and what they believe the next generation needs to know or should adhere to. Why would college students want to hear white nationalist speech or listen to senators and people from the presidential administration detail the merits of bills and repeals that would harm hundreds, or even thousands of Americans, citizens or not? A speaker’s First Amendment rights are not being encroached upon when they are not welcomed with open arms onto a campus. In fact, it could even be considered playing the victim in a situation where they are not the victim. Students have a right to voice their discomfort and complete denial of outlooks and actions that the speaker represents. The First Amendment allows for free speech and freedom of expression, it does not mandate everyone agree with or welcome said speech or expression. While we are entitled to our opinions, they can be morally, ethically, emotionally or psychologically wrong. In situations where the First Amendment is being “defended,” discomfort is taken as an attack. A proper discussion is not a one-way thing. In the case of an Evangelical student at Georgetown University,
the Justice Department stated that it was basically against the First Amendment to stop this student from expressing his views on campus just because multiple students expressed discomfort with him. That student, however, was not engaging in a debate about the shortness of life and what the best way to spend it would be or inviting others to discuss their views on religion. He was in front of a building in a recruiter fashion in a one-sided discussion about our falling short on following God’s command. On a college campus, students expressing discomfort or unhappiness in response to something personal, like religion, should be reason enough for college or university administrators to call for a cease and desist. College and university campuses are encouraging and safe places to practice religion because there will always be a kindred soul. However, it is not a place for conversion or recruitment. It is a place of academic freedom, if the student wanted to start a discussion about our duty to God, he could have started it in any of his classrooms. He could have broached the topic in his dorms, or his friends’ dorms. There were various places he could have started a debate or discussion, and it would have been welcomed or entertained. His freedom of speech was not infringed upon. He can still have those discussions. College students should always have a say in what they intake. There should never be a time where a speaker
comes onto campus and can simply preach or lecture and receive no feedback. We would not be taking full advantage of the First Amendment that way. There should always be an exchange of values and ideas. A sense of fulfillment and peace should be present after a speaker comes on campus. That speaker should have imparted some useful knowledge onto the students and the students should have shared with the speaker something of importance as well. That cannot happen when narrow-minded thoughts and harmful views are all the speaker has to share. So, contrary to what some would like to believe, being politically correct is not a crime and insulting a general population is not funny. Commenting on degenerative behaviors that we, as a society, partake in, is funny. Creating a satire of common beliefs or actions might be. If a person wants to be mean, they can insult an individual. It is not advised or recommended, but it is not as detrimental as demeaning an entire group of people for deciding to fight for their right to live freely in this country. Political correctness is necessary, in part because college campuses enjoy the presence of many different races, religious practices and sexual orientations. To attempt to stifle or demean an entire group is to stifle and demean the students who align themselves with those groups as well. Students are the future of the nation, and universities and colleges are our incubators. Places for us
to grow and warm up before we make the first true move to make a difference in the world. It is a taint to the integrity of campuses to allow speakers like that onto campus. Free speech is important. It allows us to engage in conversations that are fun, enlightening and insightful. It helps us grow by giving us insight into some of the realities of the people around us. We can include more into our knowledge of the human experience when we speak, debate and discuss different topics. That is how we know what we say has consequences. What we think becomes what we do and that has repercussions, which can have adverse effects. We should always strive to negatively affect others as little as possible. That is the part that people who argue that universities are becoming homogeneous in their way of thinking do not understand. Conservatives and liberals have been exercising their freedom of speech since their conception. People can talk while having different views, the problem is when public safety is not taken into consideration. Allowing people who are open about white nationalism, for example, onto campuses creates an unsafe environment because it can coax people with the same ideologies into action. We see this with the increase in racial violence in the wake of President Donald Trump’s election. We do not need to place the public in danger just to express ourselves and speak. Montclair State’s
President Susan Cole expressed the same ideology in her speech. She commented that the public safety of the students is of equal importance to freedom of expression. As Cole said, we must act in a way that is suitable for an “educational and scholarly institution” and that job falls to the students as well as the administration. Student protests should not be seen as moves to restrict the First Amendment rights of another, but them acting on their own First Amendment rights to express their discomfort and have their voices heard or not heard.
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Liberal, Conservatives and the Great Divide
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Republicans and Democrats may not be so different
I t may surp r i s e m o s t people that Liberalism AJ MELILLO and ConSTAFF WRITER servatism have the same fundamental beliefs in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, along with a mutual respect for our Constitution. There are many small disagreements between the two ideologies, but the major differences between them are the size of government, economic policy, individuality and America’s role at home and abroad. The size of government is probably the biggest division between the two political ideologies and serves as the foundation of all further disagreements. The conservative movement generally believes in a very limited federal government. This means lower taxes, less regulations on business and more power being given to the state and local governments. On the other hand, liberals believe in more federal governmental power. They want more governmental control that historically leads to higher taxes, increased regulations on business and more power given to the three branches of American government. The conservative movement be-
lieves that the more control the government has then the more corruption, the less individual liberties and the larger possibility of a tyrannical government taking power there is. Interestingly enough, these are exactly the things that America’s founders were fighting when they declared their independence. The liberal movement thinks that there should be no power that comes close to the government, that it can prevent inequality, both fiscally and socially, and more government control will lead to a more fair and just country. The most effective economic policy is directly related to the size of government. The conservatives believe in laissezfaire economics, which is the idea that the market will work itself out without needing government interference. Conservatives think that less business regulation leads to more innovation and that lower taxes lead to more exponential growth in the long run. They also stand for privatization of industry, such as medical insurance and infrastructure. The government should be the last resort and the only real expense should be on defense spending. The conservative movement believes in a large military to protect us from outside threats and since everyone benefits from a good defense, then everyone’s taxes should pay for it. They also think that every government
welfare state eventually becomes a Ponzi scheme, meaning the people will pay into the system but never see the money they put into it. A good modern example of this is the terror of our social security system. The other side of the aisle believes in Keynesian, or interventionist economic policies. They believe in raising taxes during times of economic boom to put away and spend during down times. They also believe in more business regulation because they feel like big businesses do not have the good of the public in mind. They think that if they control businesses, then the consumer will benefit more. What we have found after eight years of increased government regulations on businesses is that there is a positive correlation between the amount of regulation and the cost of goods and services to the consumer. In other words, regulation costs the consumer more. The role of the individual is another very important difference between the two ideologies. To conservatives, the rights of the individual are of the utmost importance. To a conservative, in order to be successful it is on the merits of the individual and no one else. You have to make the correct choices, you have to work for everything you get and you have to adapt in order to change your circumstances.
No one else is at fault for your problems and it is wrong to expect the government to fix them. On the other hand, liberals tend to think that it is the government’s purpose to fix their problems and wipe away their issues and mistakes. They believe that the government’s main role is to save the individual from failing and in the event that an individual does fail, it is the government’s responsibility to bail them out. The conservative movement believes that America is the last best hope for the earth. They believe that America is the most free and most fair country to live in. Conservatives say that there is no institutional prejudice and that every American citizen has the exact same rights, regardless of social group. They believe that a strong America on a global scale leads to a stronger world. The further the spread of American ideals across the globe, the better off the rest of the world is. Meanwhile, liberals tend to believe that America is a place with a lot of social and economic inequality that needs to be healed. They think that the United States was built on white nationalism and racism. They also do not think America has fully gotten over these issues and that it is still an institutionally, systemically prejudice place. They also tend to think that America is a very
flawed country and there are many other nations worldwide that are “doing it right,” comparatively. The most important thing is that no matter what we believe, we have to get away from becoming ideologues. Citizens should start deciding our opinions on each issue separately. We should not make our voting decisions based on party lines but instead, our views. What it comes down to is the importance of doing individual research, engaging in a dialogue and open debate and understanding that your view being different from mine does not mean that I am automatically wrong. We can all agree that the world is not black and white. But it is impossible for anyone to find common ground unless we engage each other civilly and do our own research. So from this point on, be open to debate, be open to suggestion and look for fresh facts and new ways to look at the world.
AJ Melillo, a television and digital media major, is in his first year as staff writer for The Montclarion.
Jimmy Kimmel helps raise awareness of botched bill Kimmel shows how celebrities can use their social power A
lthough late-night s h o w s have always been considered mere enterNICHOLAS tainment, DA SILVA they have STAFF WRITER never had a problem with taking stances on political issues. In the last year, it is arguable that few talk show hosts have adamantly used their platform to talk about political issues like Jimmy Kimmel. A few months ago, Kimmel opened his show telling an emotionally charged story about his infant son’s struggle with a heart condition he had from birth. Kimmel told this story to emphasize the importance of protecting aspects of former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) that provided much needed support and assistance to people suffering from pre-existing conditions. When confronted on the issue, Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy went on various television outlets and promised that the proposed replacement for the ACA would offer protection needed to people with pre-existing conditions. Cassidy also stated that he wanted to make sure that the proposed plan passed the “Jimmy Kimmel test.” All seemed well until this past week, when Kimmel went on his show to again discuss the newly proposed plan to replace the ACA. Kimmel talked about how the proposed plan would leave it up to individual states to decide whether or not they
can do things, like let insurance companies charge people more even if they have a preexisting condition. The latenight host has essentially used his television show to call out senators for being dishonest with him and to potentially inspire many of his viewers to do what they can to put a stop to the newly proposed health care plan. Kimmel constantly brings up the health care issue on his show and it has led many people to make comments along the lines of, “You do not know anything about political issues. You are just a talk show host.” It appears that some people, not all, get resentful any time a celebrity decides to use their star power to bring awareness to certain political issues. While it is true that some celebrities embarrass themselves by making ignorant statements on certain political issues, that is not the case here. Kimmel used his talk show to present an intelligent argument as to why he feels that the newly proposed health care plan would be detrimental to the country. He has gotten so much attention discussing the health care controversy on his show that he is forcing politicians to discuss these issues with the media. This is how celebrities can positively impact society. Use their power to inspire others to action by challenging an issue they are passionate about. Even though he has the money to afford all of the costs for his son’s medical issues, Kimmel is aware of the fact that most Americans are not as fortunate as he is. Most Americans struggle to pay
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their bills every month, never mind having to take on the financial burdens of serious medical issues. It is also important that someone of Kimmel’s stature raises awareness of these issues, because health care is one of the most complicated issues in our country. All of the rules and standards of health care have become so convoluted that most people do not
even want to look into it at all. Kimmel argues that this convolution is done so people in power can take total control of the health care system. Television shows like “Jimmy Kimmel Live” are providing viewers with a concise explanation about problems with the newly proposed health care plan. I am not saying that you should put your full faith and support into the
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stars of Hollywood, but it is refreshing to see certain celebrities going out of their way to stand up for those who do not have the time, money or platform to stand up for themselves.
Nicholas Da Silva, a journalism major, is in his fourth year as a staff writer for the Montclarion.
The Montclarion •September 28, 2017 • PAGE 13
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Americans need to remember our history
iving the A m e r i can dream is one of the many reasons GEORGIA why imSALVARYN m i g r a n ts COLUMNIST come to live in this country. They strive to build a better life and create a brighter future for their family. But why take that opportunity away from them? Everyone has a right to the opportunity to come to America and live their American dream. Of course, becoming a citizen is a must. However, if they live in the United States and are not old enough to become a citizen
yet, they should be allowed the chance to build a life here and become an American citizen when they are eligible for citizenship. Many critics of the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are concerned that those who are a part of it somehow get special treatment and receive certain benefits from the program that documented citizens do not receive, but they are mistaken. \ Many immigrants who come to this country also bring their families with them, including young children. When these families go to apply for American citizenship, their children who are under the age of 18 cannot apply for citizenship. This is why DACA was cre-
ated. According to undocu.berkeley.edu, “DACA is a kind of administrative relief from deportation. The purpose of DACA is to protect eligible immigrant youth who came to the United States when they were children, from deportation.” This program gives its beneficiaries the same opportunities as every American citizen does: attend school, get a college degree, serve in the military, etc. without fear of being deported. Dr. Karen L. Pennington, Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life, says that the benefits DACA students receive are the same as any other student. There is the New Jersey Dream Act, which al-
lows students who have gone through the New Jersey school systems to receive in-state tuition, but students who are documented or are citizens get that benefit anyway. There are no extra perks. Americans need to understand that this country was built on immigration. Many of our ancestors were immigrants hundreds of years ago in this country. Dr. Pennington claims that the issue is that people forget that the original settlers were immigrants themselves. They took the land from Native Americans, kept it as their own and refused anyone else entry. She says that the same is happening now. Dr. Pennington is right. We forget our history and in doing so,
stunt our growth as a society and as people. In those terms, DACA is truer to our history and our values than critics want to believe. By protecting our immigrant population, we ensure that our future as a nation evolves into an inclusive future and a nation that respects the rights of the people on our soil and grows to honor what the original settlers believed and hoped this nation would be.
Georgia Salvaryn, a Journalism major, is in her first year as a columnist for the Montclarion.
Trump Should Stick to Politics Trump’s has antagonized athletes and further divided the nation
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olitics and sports are two areas that have little to do ADAM with each GRASSANI other, but COLUMNIST throughout American history have always gotten along. In the past, athletes, coaches, owners and even members of the sports media have offered praise to candidates when they won elections or for doing their job in general. In return, the president would always welcome the championship teams of the MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL to the White House. While both sides normally remain
separate, the interactions between them have mostly been positive. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case at all since President Donald Trump came into office. In fact, one could argue it has been the exact opposite. When the New England Patriots made the visit to the White House to celebrate their unbelievable Super Bowl LI championship, only 34 showed up. Even longtime Trump supporter, Tom Brady, was a no-show. The sports world’s dislike of Trump stems from much more than just politics. We all remember when the thenRepublican nominee labeled his controversial comments about kissing and sexually touching women as “locker
room talk.” This ignorant statement offended many athletes and rightfully so, as there is no legitimate evidence showing that this kind of inappropriate talk is a common occurrence in sports locker rooms. However, the biggest and most controversial issue is of course the national anthem protests that started with Colin Kaepernick. When Kaepernick began kneeling for the anthem, Trump told him to try and find another country better for him. But more recently, Trump wanted NFL owners to fire any “son of a bitch” who would disrespect our flag and encouraged fans to not go to or watch games. If Trump thinks he is helping the NFL with his comments, he is sadly mistaken.
He is only going to continue to divide and force us to take sides; to support kneeling for the anthem or to be against the protest and to be for the NFL or against it. On one hand, regardless of what you might think of players protesting during the national anthem, Trump’s use of such explicit language against them is as disrespectful as it gets. Furthermore, his words had the opposite effect on players’ decisions to protest or not, and the number of players protesting increased. The entire Pittsburgh Steelers team refused to even show up for the national anthem and instead stayed in the team’s locker room. The more Trump goes against sports, the stronger
these protests are going to get, and that is only going to cause more division in our nation. Lastly, encouraging fans to not go to or watch football games is not the best way to help our economy, is it? Trump said athletes should stay out of politics and stick to sports. So President Donald J. Trump, take your own advice and please stay out of sports. You have done nothing to make the MLB, NBA, NFL or NHL better. In fact, all you have done is divided our nation and insulted our players.
Adam Grassani, Television & Digital Media: Sports Media & Journalism, is in his first year as a columnist for the Montclarion.
It is time to reenforce the Buddy System Women should band together to keep each other safe
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hat happened to Kenneka Jenkins was a horrible nightIt KALIFAH FOSTER mare. devastatCOLUMNIST ed many to find out that she was locked in a freezer and found frozen solid. There are different stories of what happened and it does not seem like the case will go anywhere. Some reports say she was raped that night by multiple guys in the bathroom of that hotel room. There were stories that said
she might have been set up by her friend for $200, and the hotel staff claimed that she might have locked herself in the freezer and couldn’t get out. We still do not know the truth. However there is footage that was released to the public of Jenkins as she stumbled around the hotel that night. She seemed drunk and unaware of her surroundings. Many people might use this to assume the worse in her and her situation, but the most important thing to take away from that night is that she was alone and no one was looking out for her. Jenkins clearly did not have
trustworthy people around her that night and she lost her life as a result. This is why the buddy system is so necessary for young women. Young women all know how situations that involve alcohol can either turn out to be a great time or possibly ruin their night. The most important thing should be looking out for friends and ensuring that they are safe while in public settings. The buddy system should be in full effect strictly for protection against male predators or even people in general who seem sketchy. If a group of young women are out and one friend says she needs to
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go to the bathroom, at least one other person should accompany them to ensure they go and return safely. The future is unpredictable and there are way too many incidents where young women are sexually assaulted, kidnapped or feel their lives are in danger because a male took advantage of their situation. Young women are constantly in danger, and a woman alone is at risk even more. To protect ourselves, we should always have a reliable friend around. The buddy system was not in place for Jenkins that night. She should never have had to walk alone around
the hotel. If her friends had looked out for her, one of them would have taken care of her and made sure no one would have been able to take advantage of her in that state. We do not have all the details yet, and we are not completely sure what went down that night but seeing the camera footage from the hotel and seeing her by herself walking into the kitchen gave me chills.
Kalifah Foster, a communication and media arts major, is in her second year as a columnist for the Montclarion.
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Student Artist Profile: Mario Papa
Mario Papa, hosts his show "Mario's Monday Mojo" from 1-4 p.m.
Mario Papa is a junior majoring in television & digital media with a concentration in sports media journalism. Papa speaks candidly about his school involvement and career aspirations. Q. What organizations are you involved in on campus? A. I am involved with the Campus Radio Station 90.3 WMSC-FM, a member of Newman Catholic, a member of Team Rocky, a general body member of SLAM (Student Life at Montclair), and a Crossing Guard for the MSU Police Department. Q. What do you like about being a WMSC sports DJ? A. What I like about being a WMSC Sports DJ is the fact I have my own radio show, "Mario's Monday Mojo". I also like that being a sports DJ gets
me experience working at an actual radio station. I know how to work the board, the transmitter the system to play music in, etc. I can keep this experience with me if I ever go to a different radio station in the future. Q. What are the best pieces of advice that your professors taught you about sports journalism? A. The best piece of advice I have been taught is that you are not going to be good at something the first time you do it. Whether it is doing playby-play for a sport, or writing a profile piece on somebody, you must keep working at it and practice it. The more I keep doing it, the quicker I will be a pro at it, and the better I will become.
Q. What are your personal and academic goals throughout the school year? A. My academic goal for this school year is to raise my GPA back up to 3.8. I know I can do it if I just work hard and believe in myself. My personal goal for this school year is to meet more people whether it be within my major or outside of it. Meeting people can help me build up great connections, and these connections can turn into lifelong friendships and possibly a way to get me a job somehow. Q. What is your favorite memory so far at MSU? A. Wow this is a tough one. I have so many memories already in my two years at MSU. If I had to pick just one, it would have to be MGLOW. It is a big
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paint rave where everybody gets paint thrown on them with music blasting. It really is a fun time. Q. What or who motivates you? Why? A. I am motivated by the fact that I want to make my parents proud in everything I do. They are the ones who made me what I am today. Just seeing them smile and telling me that I am doing a great job in school is all the motivation I need. Q. What is your dream job? A. My dream job is to work on a TV or radio network as a sports reporter interviewing the most prominent of athletes. I can also see myself doing playby-play or color commentary in some of the biggest sporting events of the year, like the Super Bowl and the World Series.
Q. If you have a favorite sports movie, what would it be and why? A. My favorite sports movie is "Happy Gilmore" starring Adam Sandler. I find it so hilarious because it's one of his best movies. I liked Sandler's perseverance in the movie when he tries to win a pro golf tour against Shooter McGavin. I can also quote a lot of things from that movie.
Lady Gaga Reveals All In New Netflix Documentary Gaga and the Starlight Revue."
Gaga’s singing career exploded in 2008 with the release of her first studio album, The Fame. Multiple tracks from this record, such as “Poker Face” and “Just Dance”, topped the music charts all over the world earning her national and international renown. This year
Lady Gaga discusses her hip pain, fame, love life, and more in Gaga: Five Foot Two Netflix documentary. Alexandra Ianco Contributing Writer Last week the Netflix documentary "Gaga: Five Foot Two" premiered, which follows music artist Lady Gaga throughout her daily life. She does it all: creating her album Joanne, acting in Bradley Cooper's "A Star
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is Born," and preparing for her 2017 Super Bowl Halftime show performance. Viewers are able to see the ups and downs of fame, as well as experience Gaga’s un-
filtered thoughts and struggles throughout the two-hour documentary. Stefani Joanne Angelina Ger-
manotta, also famously known as "Lady Gaga," is a New Yorker. She attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she learned about music and developed her songwriting skills. Gaga began her career from being discovered by Akon while performing a
show she created, called "Lady
Lady Gaga released her fifth studio album, Joanne- an album inspired by her father's sister Joanne who died of Lupus. "Gaga: Five Foot Two" is comprised of scenes alternating between her personal life as a woman and professional lifestyle as an artist, all the while speaking candidly about her insecurities and views about life. “But I can’t help but realize when I sold ten million records, I lost Matt. I sell 30 million, I lost Luc... I get the movie, I lose Taylor. It’s like a turnover,” says Lady Gaga as she looks back on her career. Gaga feels that at every milestone in her career, she loses someone most dear to her. The viewers can sense empathy towards her, as well as see that she is human. Moments like this transform Gaga from a person, who may feel separated from
regular people because of her celebrity status, into someone who shares some of the struggles an ordinary person might face. Gaga shares her belief that there is an imbalance of power between an artist and their producer, especially when it is a female artist and male producer. Feeling the producer has more power in the relationship, Gaga would put a crazy spin on her work so that producers could not have control over her music and image. The singer did not wear shocking outfits just for attention, but rather to express herself freely in a world where she was being told what to do in every aspect of her life. Oftentimes celebrities are viewed as people who have everything figured out because they have money and power, but through this documentary, Lady Gaga becomes a person that regular people can relate to. From fighting through hip pain to her self-doubt as an artist, Lady Gaga shows a different side of herself that fans had never seen before.
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Karin Coonrod’s “The Merchant of Venice” is Comedic, Romantic and Tragic
The cast of "The Merchant of Venice" takes center stage at Alexander Kasser Theater this week.
William Edward Beavers V Contributing Writer
On Friday, Sept. 22, I watched Karin Coonrod’s direction of William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. I have read the play for about a week for my theater class, and it was really amazing seeing all five acts come to life. It had an excellent ensemble, beautifully-orchestrated music, wonderful lighting, and faithfulness to Shakespeare’s original work. Tony Awards and more for everyone involved in this peak performance. Overall, I absolutely loved it. The Merchant of Venice is set in 16th century Italy where the eponymous merchant Antonio, convinces his longtime friend Bassanio, to borrow three thousand ducats from Jewish moneylender Shylock so that he may be financially eligible to court heiress Portia of Belmont. Shylock agrees, on the grounds that if Bassanio does not repay him within three months, a pound of Antonio’s flesh must be taken for the debt. Though Bassanio is hesitant to let his friend
pay a hefty price, Antonio agrees. Antonio’s ships failed to return to harbor, his primary source of income, which means he can’t make the money to return the three thousand ducats. The fourth act of the play primarily takes place in the court of the Duke of Venice, where Shylock attempts to collect his pound. Bassanio and Portia intervene to try to get Shylock to be merciful on him and to let Bassanio repay Antonio’s debt. When I saw the show, I loved seeing the themes of loyalty and perseverance brought to the stage. For example, I have noticed that even though it was very risky, Antonio proved to be a loyal and helpful friend when he borrowed a huge amount of money to help Bassanio get closer to being able to marry Portia who is wealthy. I felt sorry for Shylock because he received abuse as an outsider in Venice. Even if it didn’t bring the best of outcomes, it still felt good to see him stand up against discrimination due to his religion. After the Princes of Morocco and Arragon failed, I was amazed to find out that Bassanio managed to pick the right casket with Portia’s picture in it, which allowed him to marry her. This proves that he was
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Karin Coonrod is the director of William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." not going to stop fighting for his true love. Comedic, romantic, and tragic are three words I would use to describe this fabulous production brought over to Montclair State’s Kasser Theater. With the direction of Karin Coonrad and starring a wonderful group of thespians such as Dietrice A. Bolden and Sorab Wadia, this must-see play is based
on a Shakespearean classic. During my high school years, I have read and seen the plays and cinematic productions of Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado About Nothing. This production would be the best adaptation of Shakespeare’s works that I’ve seen in a while. I would say the cast had truly honored what the great Wil-
Photo courtesy of Karina Levitskaya liam Shakespeare stood for: bringing the power of thespian art to those who love it and want to or need to observe it! I highly recommend becoming familiarized with the play and reading it prior to seeing it on the main stage.
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This Week In Red Hawk Sports THU 9/28 No Games
FRI 9/29 Women’s Volleyball vs Rochester Institue of Technolgy (in Washington, DC) 4:00 PM Women’s Volleyball vs DeSales University (in Washington, DC) 8:00 PM
SAT 9/30 Women’s Volleyball vs Neumann University (in Washington, DC) 12:00 PM Football vs Kean University 1:00 PM Field Hockey at Stockton University 1:00 PM Women’s Soccer at Stockton University 4:00 PM Women’s Volleyball vs. Gallaudet University (in Washington, DC) 4:00 PM Men’s Soccer vs Stockton University 7:00 PM
SUN 10/1 No Games
MON 10/2 Men’s Soccer vs Yeshiva College 7:00 PM
TUE 10/3 Women’s Volleyball at Rowan University 7:00 PM
WED 10/4 Men’s Soccer vs Mitchell College 7:00 PM Field Hockey vs William Paterson University 7:00 PM
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Overtime is Montclair State Field Hockey’s Favorite Time Bryanna Luciano Staff Writer
Overtime seems to not be a threat to the Red Hawks Field Hockey team. For the second game in a row, the team has come out victorious on their home field, defeating Gwynedd Mercy College’s Griffins 2-1. Senior Kaitlyn Struss has played a key role delivering the game winning shots in the past three games for Montclair State University. During the first quarter, junior Alessandra Ambrosino opened up a perfect alley down the right side of the field. While maintaining her focus on dribbling, Ambrosino sent a smooth pass into the circle to Struss. Struss scored at the 6:46 mark of the first quarter for the leading goal. Struss scored her eighth goal for the season and 55th of her career. With an early lead, the Red Hawks gained even more momentum. However, the Griffins rallied back late in the second
quarter with a goal by senior Melissa Russo. Russo scored her 13th of the season with help by freshman Michaela Swenk with the assist. As body contact and tumbles increased throughout the second half, the period became fiercer than a Roman fight. Griffins’ goalkeeper Sarah Crane was pushed to her limits making 11 out of the 17 saves she attempted. Montclair State’s Kaitlyn Maguire also gave her all making two critical saves in the net during overtime. What seemed like a bad case of déjà vu for the Griffins was a dream come true for the Red Hawks. After battling in not one, but two long sweatdrenched rounds of overtime, Struss delivered another spontaneous game-winning goal for the second year in a row against the visitors. Last year, Gwynedd Mercy was defeated by the Red Hawks 1-0, after Struss scored the game-winning goal in overtime at the Griffins’ home field.
The Montclair State Field Hockey team plays the ball in the offensive zone.
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The Red Hawks’ hunger cannot be filled as they hold their undefeated pedestal at 9-0. The team will prepare to feast
again on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Sprague Field against Muhlenberg College at 7 p.m.
Players Against the President: Protesting on Anthony Gabbianelli Sports Editor
Why Colin Kaepernick was protesting is simple. There is injustice in our country and since our country is not doing anything about it, Kaepernick will not stand for the national anthem. As time went on, more and more players in the NFL began to do the same. They either The president made remarks about players kneeling Photo courtesy of locked arms to signify unity, during the national anthem last week. Gage Skidmore on Flickr raised their right fist in the air or followed Kaepernick and got When the NHL and NBA protest by taking a knee and down on one knee during the seasons start, there will be proputting his hand over his heart. anthem. Even athletes in other tests. The NBA has been known There is speculation that San sports started to take notice and to have their players protest for Jose Sharks right winger Joel began to kneel, too. some time now. One example Ward will do the same when This was a year ago. Now was back in 2014 when NBA the NHL season begins in the Kaepernick is not currently players wore black shirts with next week. playing in the league, but his the statement, “I can’t breathe” I started last week’s editorial presence and actions are still on them in protest of the mursaying that politics are inescaptaking effect on others, even if der of Eric Garner. The NHL, able in this day and age. While I he’s not on the field. while predominantly white, still believe this, it would be unOver the past week, our still has its share of black playjust for me to say that the playpresident has taken a shot at ers. Joel Ward and Wayne Simers should not protest. The comathletes specifically those in the monds are two of the more mander in chief took a direct NFL, who “disrespected” our popular black players and they shot at all athletes and it would flag and did not stand for it. His should protest along with any not make any sense if they did words, while unsurprising at other player who feels the same not respond back. this point, struck many athletes, way as any of the other athletes. The president should stick both in and outside the NFL, The owners and front offices to politics, much like how and they have taken notice. of teams have also partaken ESPN should stick to covering Entire NFL teams have in the protests. Most owners sports. There are enough problocked arms and dropped to locked arms and knelt with the lems in the world today that he one knee in protest, sending a rest of their team, while some should be focused on instead strong message to our president chose not to do anything. Ownof athletes protesting. Athletes and to the crowds watching on ers like the New England Patrishould be allowed to voice their TV or in the stands that dividots’ Robert Kraft and the New political opinion as they are still ing a nation is not the solution. York Jets’ Woody Johnson have citizens of the country and they The Pittsburgh Steelers went closer ties to the president, and have the right to protest. These even further and stayed in the their teams stood for the anpeaceful protests should be adlocker room instead of being them with locked arms. These mired, not ridiculed. outside for the national anthem, two owners also never locked Kaepernick started this proexcept for Alejandro Villanueva arms with their players. test due to injustice in America. who served as an Army Ranger The point is that these peacePolice brutality and the oppresbefore playing in the NFL. ful protests should be allowed sion of black people in America NBA players like Lebron in any league. These athletes are some of the reasons he is James and Stephen Curry, who have children that look up to kneeling. Whether he does it said he would not visit the them and if they were to keep on the field or protests in the Oval Office as is custom for any their beliefs hidden from the streets, like many Americans championship team, have also public, then they would be dohave before, he has every right spoken out against the presiing a disservice as a role model as an American citizen to do dent and his words. MLB had for others. this. If our president can’t unonly one player, Oakland AthThe fact that only one MLB derstand this, then I don’t how letics catcher Bruce Maxwell, player is brave enough to voice he can run a free country.
his beliefs is astonishing to me. It could be because of how diverse the league is by having players coming from across the world, like Japan and most Hispanic countries. These players, who salute the national anthem for the country they play in, should still protest. Some of the players immigrate to the country in order to play. This country, if you haven’t taken a history class, was made up of immigrants who fought for their freedom. These players should follow suit. Being that it’s the country’s national pastime, it would be huge if baseball players all got together in protest and said that we need to change things. The protests made by athletes of various races and ethnicities should be remembered for what they symbolized for the country. The athletes are citizens, just like all of us, and what they are doing is in their rights to do so. For a president whose soul goal is to divide the United States, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that this is his response. I respect the passion the players give to speak their minds on the field, and I fully support them and their protests. Many look to sports as an escape from the real world. Entertainment sports should be a remedy to relieve stress and break away from everyday life. But if someone causes huge problems like this that leak into the sports world, then the players, coaches and front office should respond. Pretty much everyone did, but everyone should take a stand, or in this case a knee, for what’s right.
Red Hawk Recap Red Hawks Volleyball: 1 Rutgers-Newark: 3
Red Hawks Women’s Soccer: 3 Rutgers-Camden: 1
Red Hawks Football: 8 Red Hawks Field Hockey: 2 Christopher Newport University: 16 Gwynedd-Mercy University: 1 (2OT)
Red Hawks Women’s Soccer: 2 College of Staten Island: 0
Red Hawks Field Hockey: 4 New Paltz: 2
Red Hawks Men’s Soccer: 2 Rutgers-Camden: 0
Red Hawks Volleyball: 3 Rutgers-Camden: 0
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Montclair State Football Drop Home Opener To Christopher Newport University
Keanan Carter Staff Writer
The atmosphere before kickoff this past Saturday at Sprague Field was filled with optimism. After all, it was the Red Hawks’ home opener and there was plenty to be enthusiastic about. The team came in riding the wave of a dominating 24-0 victory at Southern Virginia the week prior. But that hopeful mood came crashing down as the final whistle blew. The Red Hawks fell to their New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) foe Christopher Newport, 16-8, in a sloppy affair. As Montclair State somberly filed out of the stadium, the inescapable rattling noise of the disappointed fans’ sluggish steps pounding the metal bleachers echoed. They departed on a dreary note instead of the once cheerful outlook three hours beforehand. Despite the loss, the pep band struck up a final tune as the crowd exited. The Red Hawk players – drenched in sweaty defeat following a game in the scorching heat that only intensified on the field. The players congregated for their postgame ritual, kneeling at the midfield emblem awaiting a speech from head coach Rick Giancola. As the 10-time NJAC Coach of the Year award winner began to address his squad, Giancola abruptly turned around. He gradually headed towards the
Defensive lineman Vincent Cordasco (91) goes for a tackle.
Ryan Adzima hands the ball off to Anthony Travisano (21). ensemble of instruments playing in the stands. As he neared the fence on the track to grab the band’s attention, Giancola sternly gazed up and signaled with his hand across his neck to cut the music. It’s unknown to those who were not in the huddle as to exactly what Coach Giancola said during his visceral reaction. Giancola, who is amid his 35th season in the Montclair State football program, certainly did not mince any words later on regarding his team’s underwhelming performance.
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“When you turn the ball over six times with four interceptions, two fumbles and have nine penalties assessed against you, it’s pretty difficult to win,” said Giancola. Minimizing penalties has been a tough task for the Red Hawks so far this season. Giancola made it clear that it will be an aspect to hone in on during practice this week. On what turned out to be the most crucial drive of the game, Christopher Newport took over at their own 11-yard line at the 7:31 mark in the third quarter due to a botched hold on a would-be 32-yard field goal attempt by Montclair State’s junior kicker, Hunter Daly. If the Red Hawks had capitalized, the score would have been cut in half, 6-3. The Captains marched down the field for another touchdown, making the score 13-0, thanks to four penalties for a total of 40 yards that equated to two first downs. Yet, Giancola alluded that not all the penalties were obvious, such as junior linebacker Mauro Altamura’s, who led the Red Hawks with 12 tackles that day, 15-yard pass interference call.
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“Some of the penalties are questionable – like a pass interference call – in terms of what an official sees and how he interprets the play,” said Giancola. “What he sees whereas to what we see after we take a look at the tape the following day may vary. Most of the time they’re right. Sometimes they’re wrong. But offside penalties and lining up in the wrong formation are solely on us. Those are the things that we can control and we must go over those on the sideline to make sure that they don’t happen again.” The penalties aside, the Red Hawks had a rough time generating offense altogether as sophomore quarterback Ryan Adzima struggled by throwing two interceptions before being relieved by backup quarterback John Apicella at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Apicella valiantly tried to rally the Red Hawks to a comeback win, completing eight passes for 132 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Coach Giancola did not go out on a limb to say that there is a controversy brewing, but was
straightforward in stating that the starting role will be earned by whoever wants it more. “Well, right now we’re back to normal practice,” said Giancola. “We’ll see how we practice and see how the young men go through practice and make a [decision] Friday or gameday.” Coach Giancola could not stress enough how vital efficiency in the red zone is. “Well, certainly we have to play better in terms of the penalties and turnovers,” said Giancola. “We have to be able to get the football in the scoring zone. I think we were in the scoring zone twice and came away with no points with a missed field goal. “So, when we get into the situation where you have an opportunity to score we have to point to our guys and say, ‘Look, this is important. Once we’re in there we gotta execute.’ We’re gonna emphasize that in practices during the week.” Coach Giancola also stated that because games are decided in the trenches, the ability for his players to adapt on the fly is essential. “When the defense is playing well, we obviously have to control the line of scrimmage,” said Giancola. “They did a lot of moving, slanting and twisting. Those are tough things for an offensive lineman to deal with. We did it fair but not well enough. I think this week we’re going to see some of that again with Kean. They’re not gonna just sit there and let us come at them and block them.” Coach Giancola has been around the block and knows what motivational buttons to push for the Red Hawks to get back on track this season, starting next week at home against rival Kean University at 1 p.m. This week will prove if his players are up for the challenge. “They have our film and we have their film so it’s not gonna be a secret,” said Giancola. “We just gotta be prepared better for it.”
Red Hawks Lose to Stevens on Home Turf Anthony Paradiso Assistant Sports Editor
Montclair State University’s women’s soccer team shut out The College of Staten Island Sunday 2-0, the Red Hawks’ second win in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) this year. The weekend started off well with a 3-1 win over RutgersCamden. Sophomore striker Emily Beenders scored two goals, her fifth and sixth of the season, while Maddy McClelland added her fourth goal of the year in a route of the Rutgers-Camden Scarlet Raptors. McClelland and Beenders have stepped up in the absence of strikers Tyler Madison and Melanie Cunha, who were off to a great start before injuries plagued the freshman phenom and the experienced senior leader. Sophomore Julia Kelly touched on how the team has dealt with three of their starting players falling to injuries. “We have a lot of injuries with our older girls. Our team is young right now — so it’s
[about] putting people into new positions and working it out as a team.” The Red Hawks responded forcefully after a 0-4 loss at home to Stevens last Wednesday. In the past two seasons, only The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) has defeated the Red Hawks like that—a team that, last year, went 7-0-0 undefeated in the NJAC. The Red Hawks are beginning to show that they love what they do and desire to be the best soccer team they can be this year, no matter how difficult things become. After losing two leaders on offense; Cunha and Madison before the game last Wednesday, the Red Hawks injury list consisted of two key players on offense and senior defender and co-captain Heather Sootkoos. One player that has really brought her game to a new level is junior midfielder, Michaela Knoblock. Knoblock has opened up the field for her teammates with her speed and instinctive play on offense. Describing what the Red Hawks need to keep doing well,
sophomore Julia Kelly said, “We need to keep the high-energy going and keep the ball on the ground.” “We’re very dangerous when we’re playing on the ground, like when Michaela [Knoblock] is getting crosses and playing well on set-pieces.” Knoblock’s five assists are the best on the team this year and possibly her personal best was a pullback to Beenders on Saturday, who powered the ball ahead in what was the winning goal. The Red Hawks have weathered the storm on the injury front and have won their first two conference games. “Our record isn’t great right now, but coaching is about keeping everything in perspective,” said assistant coach Sullivan. “It’s just one game and we have to encourage the girls to approach it like that.” Assistant coach Mignone said, “I think it’s important to keep everybody on the same page, because that keeps the team well-balanced and energized.” The real test will come when
Catherine Carnevale (3) dribbles past a Stevens defender. the Kean University Cougars host the Red Hawks in a major test for the Montclair State
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side, which is still without two starters on offense and one on defense.