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Volume XCVI, Issue 3

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Thursday, September 17, 2015

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Letters Stolen from Student Center Display

New Professor Discusses 9/11 Attacks Natalie Smyth Staff Writer

Deanna Rosa News Editor Letters from the wall on the west side of the Student Center were reported missing by a University employee at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, according to an email sent from Paul Cell to the campus community yesterday.

What used to spell out “Red Hawk Country” was missing the letters “C,” “O,” “U” and “T.” The disappearance has been attributed to a theft by an unknown person.

The email announced a reward of 200 Red Hawk Dollars for “information leading to the successful arrest and prosecution of the person, or persons, responsible for the this theft.”

Red Hawk Dollars may be used at on-campus as well as some off-campus establishments.

Anyone possessing knowledge of the theft is urged to contact University Police at 973-655-5222 or msupolice@ mail.montclair.edu.

Ribbon Finally Cut on Feliciano School of Business

Mimi and Edwin Feliciano join students at the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.

Kristen Bryfogle Editor-in-Chief The recently constructed School of Business building received its official name during its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 10.

The lobby of the new building welcomed several guests from varied fields. Business students

Petting Zoo Comes to Campus

Students lined up along the Student Center quad for their turn to pet animals.

Deanna Rosa News Editor Montclair State students welcomed animals from Green Meadows Farm in Hazlet, N.J. at a petting zoo held in the Student Center quad on Friday.

The line to pet and hold the animals stretched along the walkway beside the quad, as students eagerly awaited their turn to step inside the gate. Inside the fence, an assortment of llamas, ducks, bunnies, chickens and baby goats received much love and attention from their adoring fans. Students were thrilled at the opportunity to hold the animals, especially the baby goats.

Outside the fenced-in area, a cow named Cocoa lay basking

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were standing on the main stairwell, preparing for the festivities to begin, while University officials, businessmen and women from all over the state, Board of Trustee members and even Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, were all in attendance.

Guests mingled and enjoyed refreshments until a live fanfare drew everyone’s attention to

Photo courtesy of Mike Peters.

a podium at the main landing of the center stairwell. From there, Cole announced that the new building had been named the Mimi and Edwin Feliciano School of Business after two former students of the university who became successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople.

Cole also highlighted several Business continued on Page 3

Montclair State University Assistant Professor Thomas Franklin was working at Ground Zero on 9/11 and is the photojournalist behind one of the most famous photographs depicting the horrific events of that tragic day.

Franklin has been a photojournalist for almost 30 years, and after the planes crashed into the twin towers on September 11, 2001, he took a boat across the Hudson River from Hackensack, N.J. to New York City to document what was happening for The Record, a newspaper in northern New Jersey. The wellknown photo he captured that day is called “Raising the Flag at Ground Zero” and shows three firefighters raising an American flag while surrounded by the ruin that once stood as the World Trade Center.

The photograph’s impact goes far beyond depicting the scene after the towers fell. U.S. Postal Service featured a stamp with 9/11 continued on Page 3

Campus Commemorates 9/11 with National Day of Service

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in all the attention and a pony named Shadow roamed the quad eating grass. Those who didn’t have time to wait in line were able to stop in and pet the two animals.

The mobile petting zoo from Green Meadows Farm travels all around New Jersey, visiting nursing homes, children’s birthday parties, special needs camps and more during the summer months. During the fall and spring seasons, they welcome visitors to the farm located in Monmouth County.

According to Mary Beth Somerville, an employee of Green Meadows Farm since 1987, “Right from the moment they’re born, [the animals] are Zoo continued on Page 3

Students remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks while helping out.

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Red Hawks of all sorts flocked to the Student Center on Saturday morning to participate in the 2015 National Day of Service, an annual event which allows Montclair State University students to give back to the extended Montclair community through service projects in commemoration of 9/11.

The Volunteer Resource Center organized the event with help from the Bonner Leaders Americorp Program, a group of select students on campus who dedicate their undergraduate careers to participating in com-

munity service activities.

After checking in at the Student Center Ballrooms, participants in the National Day of Service could sign up for one of 17 off-campus or on-campus service projects and collect their free event T-shirt.

Upon choosing an off-campus site, students boarded University-provided buses to make their way to their project, whether it was cleaning up a community garden, farm or public school, volunteering at a foodbank or distributing supplies at a charity walk.

Those who preferred to stay on campus worked with others to complete projects such

as making sandwiches for soup kitchens, creating crafts for those in need and beautifying the campus itself.

Though the start of the event was a little disorganized, with many participants lined up in the small space of the Student Center lobby and technical difficulties making some announcements hard to hear, there was still an impressive turnout at this year’s National Day of Service.

“All the service sites filled up,” said senior Bonner Leader Emily Kearns, who was leading a campus beautification project,

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Service continued on Page 3

News, p. 2

Feature, p. 6

Opinion, p. 11

Entertainment, p. 14

Sports, p. 16

Professors Publish Poems

Apple’s Newest Endeavors

Montclair State: Some Of It’s Here

One Direction Goes ‘On The Road Again’

Women’s XC Recap

Four of Montclair State’s own professors from the English department published poetry books in the last year.

Montclair State is in a constant state of growth.

When it first opened its doors in 1908, the campus was only 25 acres of land.

After 11 years, the women’s cross country team returned to action.

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Kanji Poems was one of four poetry books by Montclair State English professors published this past year.

Dan Falkenheim Assistant Sports Editor Montclair State University’s English department has seen four of their own – David Galef, Claudia Cortese, Michael Robbins and Sarah Ghoshal – publish poetry within the past year.

From an Ohio summer spent in a childhood home to the intricate characters of the Japanese language, each work has undoubtedly had its own unique influence.

David Galef, Director of the Creative Writing Program and English professor, had his book, Kanji Poems, published in June 2015. After graduating from Princeton University, Galef lived in Osaka, Japan for a year.

“It gave me a different sensibility,” Galef said. “Case in point: you can eat a bite of something by piercing it with steel tines or you can pince it with two wooden sticks.”

Kanji Poems has its roots in the Japanese language. Each poem starts with a Japanese character and its definition. What follows is a poetic narrative crafted upon the definitions. Galef also teaches literature courses and creative writing workshops, in addition to being an author in his own right.

Recently, Galef completed a textbook on flash fiction for Columbia University Press. “I developed a theory of the genre, from vignettes and character sketches to what-if premises and narrative mass compres-

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Bohn Hall: A student reported an incident of criminal sexual contact. At this time, the reporting party declined to pursue charges.

Writers and Contributors

Ricardo Aguirre, Kimberly Asman,

Alexandra Clark, Diego Coya, Nicholas DaSilva, Danielle DeSisto, Christine

Gianakis, Jaimee Laurie, Jessica Mahmoud

“Because I write often, [...] I can easily connect my own experiences drafting, revising, workshopping, rewriting again to my students’ own struggles with writing.”

-Sarah Goshal, English Professor phasize the revision aspect to her students. “I often tell them the story of a professor who once told me, ‘A poem is never finished. If you think it is finished, revise it again,’” she said.

“I believe this goes for all writing; anything can be improved.”

Ghoshal saw her own work, The Pine Tree Experiment, pub-

lished by Lucky Bastard Press in 2015. The idea started when writer Samuel Delaney visited her graduate school class and unapologetically described his sexual exploits throughout the pages in his book.

“My professor’s challenge to us was to do something similar in whatever genre we chose,” Ghosal said. “[...] it’s one long poem that I have been revising for years and I’m really excited that Lucky Bastard Press saw its merit.”

Cortese had Blood Medals, a chapbook following the dark energy of girlhood through its main character, Lucy, published in 2015. “Lucy embodies—I hope—the brattiness and hurt, the privilege and loneliness of suburban girlhood,” Cortese said.

Her next work, Wasp Queen, is set to be published in 2016.

“Being a writer has certainly informed my teaching,” Cortese said. “Because I write often and I write poems, essays and stories, I can easily connect my own experiences drafting, revising, workshopping, rewriting again to my students’ own struggles with writing.”

Michael Robbins is also a professor within the English department that had his work published recently. Alien vs Predator was highly successful for Robbins in 2012 and more recently The Second Sex was published by Penguin Publishing Group in late 2014.

Pelican Police Report Whitman Hall: Student Lilia Lupianez, 19, of Bayonne, N.J., was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon. Lupianez is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

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sion, that I discussed with my students,” said Galef. “They enjoyed the ideas and put some into practice in their own writing.”

After working on their books, the professors came to class with some fresh ideas and general reminders on the important parts of the writing and publishing process. Professor Sarah Ghoshal said she liked to em-

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Lot 21: Non-student Linda Fulcher, 50, of West Orange, N.J., was arrested after a motor vehicle stop discovered she had active warrants from the city of Irvington, N.J. Fulcher is scheduled to appear in Irvington City Court.

Thursday, Sept. 10

NJ Transit Parking Garage: A staff member of Standard Parking reported an incident of theft of services and criminal mischief. This case is under investigation.

Thursday, Sept. 10

Whitman Hall: Student Rebecca Carroll, 20, of Tinton Falls, N.J., was arrested and charged with simple assault and an act of domestic violence for her involvement in an incident. Carroll is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Saturday, Sept. 12

Sinatra Hall: A student reported an incident of terroristic threats. This case is under investigation.

University Bookstore: A student reported an incident of theft. This case is under investigation.

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

All calls are strictly confidential.

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Service: MSU Reaches Out to the Community Continued from page 1

Kristen Bryfogle | The Montclarion Rocky the Red Hawk, wearing a “feather-net” and gloves, helped Milijah Foster (L) and Kristina Martin (R) make sandwiches for soup kitchens in the area. “and we actually had people coming when everything was full, so we had to add more positions into the sites.”

Senior Amara Higgins, another Bonner Leader who assisted participants in making greeting cards for the elderly, admitted that the event staff had faced challenges due to lack of supplies, but praised her peers for doing all they could to make the event run smoothly. “We always improvise. We always make sure that it happens,” Higgins said.

One feature of the event that the sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon were very happy about was the free T-shirts, which they used as work shirts while painting the borders of the Student Center Quad red. These students looked forward to the event as an opportunity for bonding with members of their sorority, and said, “[It’s] relaxing. We’re having fun [and] we’re out here for community service.”

Several other students cited service to the community as their major reason for participating in the event. “Help-

ing others in the community is part of our organization,” said sophomore Kristina Martin, a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha, who was helping to make sandwiches for Toni’s

“All the service sites filled up, and we actually had people coming when everything was full, so we had to add more positions into the sites.”

-Emily Kearns Senior Bonner Leader Kitchen, Eva’s Kitchen and St. John’s. “We joined because we felt that it was important to help the people in need. I don’t mind making sandwiches and taking the time out to actually do

Business: Donors Honored in Naming of New Building Continued from page 1

Speakers included President Cole, Mimi and Edwin Feliciano.

Photo courtesy of Mike Peters.

features of the new facility, including a mock Trade Floor and 35 3D printers, and thanked all those who made the project possible, from the architect who designed the building to the donors who assisted financially.

Trustee George J. Hiltzik, Dean of the Business School Gregory Cant and the Felicianos themselves all took the po-

campus during their speeches.

Mimi Feliciano offered her words of support to young women pursuing business as a field of study, challenging them to succeed despite tendencies of sexism in the field. Edwin Feliciano gave a similar charge to minority students, citing his own Puerto Rican ancestry and challenging minority students

“Our only limitation [in the School of Business] will be our imagination.”

-Gregory Cant, Dean of the Business School dium along with Cole and Guadagno, sharing their gratitude and words of wisdom with the audience. Cant, in speaking about the services that the new building provides to students, said, “Our only limitation [in the School of Business] will be our imagination.”

The Felicianos reached out to specific communities within the

to find success like he did.

The ceremony ended with cutting the ribbon to the Feliciano School of Business. The Felicianos had the honor of holding the scissors and slicing through the red ribbon to welcome students, faculty and visitors to the future home of business at Montclair State.

something that’s going to help benefit people when it comes to hunger and deprivation.”

Freshman Chelsea Bargan hoped to become more involved in the campus community by making gift tags for the Salvation Army. “I just like to volunteer. I want to get involved, be a part of Montclair and I love helping.”

Ashley Koehler, a junior and sister of Sigma Delta Tau, was working with Bargan and expressed her desire to be more involved as well. “I always say I want more opportunities to do community service,” Koehler said, “I personally think The Salvation Army is a wonderful thing. I always try to donate gifts to them, so I thought, ‘Why not see what they’re doing today?’”

One participant in particular stood out from the rest. Rocky the Red Hawk joined in the community service efforts and helped to make sandwiches, cut bears for children out of scrap fabric and lent a helping wing in several other service projects before the day came to a close.

Zoo: Animals Help De-stress Continued from page 1

Students took selfies with farm animals at the petting zoo. around people. We make sure our visitors treat them kindly and the animals treat them gently in return.” Since a college campus is not a typical venue for the animals, Somerville called today’s petting zoo “an especially fun event.”

Erica Stolte, a senior BFA student with a Studio Art concentration, shared her thoughts on the event. “I think it’s a great

Deanna Rosa| The Montclarion idea. It’s a wonderful stress reliever, especially since the semester just started. It just brings the morale up.”

Thomas Wojcik, an undeclared Sophomore, said, “I think it’s great because New Jersey is a very urban area, so a lot of us don’t get to see this in our daily lives. It reminds us that [farm animals] are still around.”

Students posed for a photo while petting Cocoa the cow.

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9/11: History Captured in a Photograph Continued from page 1

Professor Thomas Franklin captured the famous picture of 9/11. the photograph on it, known as the Heroes Stamp. The $10 million proceeds from this stamp were donated to the families of the rescuers who died saving others as well as those who were permanently disabled by the attacks.

In 2002, Franklin’s flagraising photograph earned him a place as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography. His photo also earned a spot on Life Magazine’s list of “100 Photographs That Changed the World” and has become a permanent part of the photograph collection of the Library of Congress.

This was not the first experience Franklin had dealing with fast-paced or tragic events.

He has covered the Super Bowl, presidential events, the World Series, natural disasters and much more, all of which provided him with the necessary skills to respond to the tragedy of 9/11.

As Franklin states, “It’s what we do as photojournalists; we photograph news. It was my responsibility to document that day and that’s what I did.

I wasn’t going to become emotionally impaired while covering this event. I was very aware of the importance of what I was

Natalie Smyth |The Montclarion doing by taking pictures and documenting what I saw.”

As a professor, Franklin intends to share the knowledge he has gained in his experience working as an active journalist. He believes in the power of photography and is excited to work with future journalists.

The events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001 were devastating, but in a world where this level of violence exists, these are the photos that are necessary to document history. As Franklin put it, “as horrific as it was, my job was to take pictures. It’s as simple as that.”

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Brothers of Lambda Sigma Upsilon represent their fraternity on Monday night.

On Sept. 15, 2015, 32 Greek organizations took to University Hall’s 7th Floor to ring in the new school year with this semester’s annual Meet the Greeks event. This event showcased each organization individually while welcoming both underclassmen and upperclassmen to enjoy the excitement of meeting new people and showing their potential interest in joining a Greek Organization.

Anthony Nuñez, a Senior and member of Lambda Sigma

Upsilon, Latino Fraternity Incorporated, said, “This was the first time that we have had a Meet the Greeks event [where] we had individuals sign up [as interested in] our organization and that shows that the campus involvement in Greek Life is growing. I finally feel that Greek Life is getting recognition and being promoted strongly and in a positive light on campus.”

Performances took place that encompassed the many talents of Montclair State’s Greeks,

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ranging from a vocal performance by the Musical Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and stepping, strolling, hopping and saluting preformed by the Divine Nine and Multicultural Organizations, which were some of the main highlights of the night’s events.

Welington Gomez, a sophomore at Montclair State University who attended the event, is interested in joining a Greek organization. “I really liked the event because I got the chance

Sisters of Sigma Lambda Upsilon dance for the Greeks.

Photo courtesy of Sigma Lambda Upsilon.

to see Greek organizations in a different aspect,” said Gomez.

“At the Meet the Greeks event, I got to see each organization honor and express the love they have for their organizations and why they went Greek in the first place.”

Over 400 Montclair State students were in attendance at Monday night’s event. “I feel that this semester’s Meet the Greeks event was way more publicized on campus and introduced to freshman in a more

efficient and welcoming way via HawkSync,” said Emily Cordero, Coordinator for Greek Life at Montclair State. “We are excited to see how the Greek community will grow with the large number of students that we had at both Meet the Greeks and last week’s Greek Organization Fair.”

For more information on Montclair State’s Greek Life visit their page on HawkSync.

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Alexandra Clark Staff Writer

POUND It Out at the Student Recreation Center

This semester, a new exercise class called POUND has been added to the weekly schedule of Group X classes held at the Student Recreation Center.

While still fairly new, POUND is a full-body workout that combines exceptional music with a great exercise routine, all with the help of some drumsticks called Ripstix. Their slogan says it all: “POUND. Rock out. Work out.”

Before making its way to campus, POUND was founded

by Kirsten Potenza and Cristina Peerenboom. Both women are drummers themselves as well as fitness experts and music lovers who bonded over their own personal struggles.

Through creating POUND, they were able to find self-realization and create something truly inspiring. POUND goes far beyond just a way to work out. The founders have created a groundbreaking philosophy.

Life can’t be fully enjoyed without balance and nurturing and if you give up on self-improvement at any time, you give up on yourself.

Two juniors, Katie Fierro and Brittany Tierney, were inspired by POUND when they attended a demo class over the summer. Both students are long-time dancers themselves as well as certified fitness instructors at the Student Recreation Center who teach Zumba and POUND classes.

“I found POUND through another instructor,” says Tierney, an Exercise Science major.

“The moment I picked up the drumsticks and she instructed us to ‘pound’ the floor, I was in love with the workout.” “[Tierney] and I went to a demo class at Retro Fitness... and we absolutely fell in love

Fitness Instructor, Katie Fierro (left) teaches the cool down after POUND class. with it,” says Fierro, a Television and Digital Media major with a concentration in Electronic Journalism. “We immediately emailed our supervisor and were like, ‘We want to bring POUND to MSU’ and they hooked us up with the certification and now it’s here. POUND is a full body, 360-degree workout with drumsticks, but you are having so much fun that you don’t even realize you are doing so much work,” said Fierro.

“It’s for everybody; there are all these different levels and modifications for everything. When I did it, I was having so much fun I thought, ‘I want to bring this to other people.’” Additionally, Tierney described POUND as “a great new fusion of cardio, toning and even some plyometric movements like squat and lateral jumps.”

Studies also back-up this exercise and why it works so well.

Drumming has the ability to alleviate stress as well as boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and decrease anxiety and fatigue. The rhythm accompanied with drumming improves focus and higher level thinking. You can burn 400-900 calories per hour, which is the length of a standard POUND class.

The energy in a POUND class is electric. What makes this exercise class so different is the use of drumsticks to rhythmically pound to the beat of the song, which fuels a person’s drive and ambition. It’s similar to stomping your feet at a concert or banging your hand against the wheel when you drive. Keeping a beat allows you to become completely

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invested in the song and let it take over.

“The drumsticks are 1/4 of a pound each, which may not seem like a lot. But after pounding on the floor for a whole class you will feel the burn in your arms,” Tierney says. The drumsticks are also a vibrant, neon green color which is one of the most detectable and easily processed colors. The bright color helps the brain detect motion during your workout, which is very important, neurologically.

Although still a new class, POUND has garnered positive reviews from students who see it as a refreshing, new workout routine. “It was awesome,” said Chantel Simon, a junior Marketing Major, after attending her first POUND class. “At first I was like, ‘what’s POUND?’

It’s crazy that you can mix beats and music. I would definitely come back!”

Another first time POUND participant, junior Television and Digital Media junior, Shea Ceresnik, said, “It’s very different...I like the music a lot.”

Even in this short period of time, there are returning students like Sarah Nutile who loved it enough to come back.

“It’s easier the second time around. The instructor knew what she was doing and I loved the routines. I’m probably going to come back to every class!”

After a class, there’s a palpable sense of accomplishment and joy in the air that even Fierro can detect. “People have been really into it. I hear them talking about it as they walk out saying, ‘Wow that was really cool! We have to come next week!’ Once we get the word out it’s going to be a big thing.”

In an attempt to sway students to give POUND a try, Fierro says, “You can work out on the machine, but it’s a lot more fun to rock out. It’s fun and it’s different. It works a lot of different areas that you normally wouldn’t when you are just running.”

Everyone should give POUND a try because you don’t need to be an expert drummer to enjoy the class. In every movement and drumstick striking the ground, you are releasing all of the stresses of life and allowing yourself the freedom to just rock out.

Pound classes are held three times a week at the Recreation Center.

For more information visit montclair.edu/student-development-campus-life/studentcenter/.

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Apple’s Newest Let Pumpkin Spice Up Endeavors

Your Life

Rizzlyn Melo Assistant News Editor A new year means new Apple products. Apple is constantly looking for new ways to outdo themselves and this year is no different. During their annual product unveiling on Sept. 9, CEO Tim Cook announced several new advancements in Apple technology that have people all over the world excited for the future.

Following tradition, Apple is debuting its iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. While there are not any changes in weight and size, Apple’s Chief Design Officer Jony Ive believes that the newer models are some of the company’s most complicated technology yet. The major change to come is the 3D Touch design.

For the first time ever, a mobile device will recognize force. A light press on the screen will now differ from one applied with pressure. It is a new feature that Ive calls the “next generation of multi-touch.”

The newest iPhone models will also have the best picture and video quality of its predecessors. Videos can now be shot in 4k video, which is four times the resolution of the current 1080 HD video quality. There is something for the selfie lovers out there as well. A 5-megapixel front camera will allow for sharper pictures and a new flash feature in the front will make taking selfies at your favorite low-lit concerts all that much easier. The new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will be available in stores Sept. 25 in all the traditional Apple colors as well as the newly introduced shade, rose gold.

While the iPhone 6s is a revamped version of the original model, Apple is introducing an entirely new iPad called the iPad Pro. A noticeable difference with this new version will be its screen. It is set to have 17% more screening area than previous models. This larger screen will also have 5.6 million pixels, which is the highest resolution of any iOS device to date. The acoustics of the device will be enhanced as well with there being speakers in each corner of the iPad, which will equate to four speakers in

total.

Accompanying the iPad Pro is a unique accessory available for purchase called the Apple Pencil. Like the iPhone 6s, the iPad Pro will have 3D Touch capabilities. The Apple Pencil will take this feature a step further and give users the ability to create designs on their devices with much more accuracy and precision than if they were to use just their finger. The Pencil detects force and tilt. Artists would be able to create different strokes without ever having to lift the Pencil off of the screen.

The iPad Pro and Apple Pencil will be available for purchase sometime in November.

Expanding its market, Apple will also be trying its hand in television. By late October, consumers will be able to try out the new Apple TV. The key characteristic about this new device is that it is app-centric. Apple recognizes that people are relying more on apps, such as Hulu, Netflix, Watch ESPN and even iTunes, to watch their shows and movies. The Apple TV will be designed to consolidate all of these apps onto one platform for viewers’ convenience. It will operate on a new system called tvOS, which will feature a different version of Siri that will make searching through different shows and movies easier.

Furthermore, Apple TV will come with a Siri Remote. The remote is incredibly simple in design, having no more than six controls and a touch pad. It doubles as a game controller for the new gaming apps that will be available for download. Fitness, cooking and other apps may also be downloaded, making Apple TV incredibly versatile.

Apple’s new lineup of products looks to be promising. If operational, 3D Touch can revolutionize the way people use their handheld devices. In addition, Apple TV represents television stepping in an entirely new direction away from cable television. Technology is continuously changing and Apple proves to be there every step of the way.

Kimberly Asman Staff Writer

Photos courtesy of Jayna Gugliucci.

As you probably already know, pumpkin spice season is here. This means tons of specialty and seasonal products are hitting the shelves with a pumpkin spice flavor. From coffee drinks to marshmallows, there are countless ways to add this festive flavoring to your food.

Pumpkin itself is a highly nutritious food with lots of Vitamin A, but be careful. Many times foods or drinks that are “pumpkin flavored” are really just packed with added sugar and may make you regret indulging on that second latte.

Though there are some items to avoid, here are ways you can still indulge on this fall classic.

Unfortunately, one of the most popular pumpkin spice items is the first to come up on any list of things you should avoid in the fall if you are watching out for your health.

Starbucks’ Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte has almost 400 calories, 13 grams of fat and 49

grams of sugar. That is enough calories to make it a meal, but because it is mainly sugar it will only briefly fill you up and lead to a sugar-induced crash shortly after. If you are dying for Starbucks flavoring, get a latte with skim milk, no whip cream and only one pump of flavoring instead of the usual four in a grande drink to save about 150 calories.

When it comes to breakfast foods, watch out for pumpkin flavored bagels. Einstein Bros Pumpkin Walnut Crunch Bagel has 440 calories, 11 grams of fat and 25 grams of sugar before you add any toppings. Go for a different brand; Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice Bagels only have 260 calories and 1.5 grams of fat each. Add some nut butter on top or enjoy with a glass of milk to add some protein and fat to your meal that will keep you feeling full until lunch.

If you are looking for a crunchy snack to get your pumpkin spice fix, try Kashi Pumpkin Spice

Crunchy Granola Bars. You can have 2 for under 200 calories, and they have 4 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein, plus added omega fatty acids. Nature’s Path Pumpkin-N-Spice Flax Plus Granola Bars may have 30 less calories, but they also have less fiber and protein.

You are better off eating a few more calories that are made of things to keep you satisfied.

When it comes to any other pumpkin spice products you may be unsure of, do a little research. Always be on the lookout for something with sugar listed in the first few ingredients. If something has protein, fiber or unsaturated fats it will keep you full. Don’t be afraid to read ingredient lists and see if real pumpkin is anywhere on there or if it is just made of synthetic flavoring. Using these tips can help you enjoy a pumpkin spice-filled fall without ruining your health goals.

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Fall into Autumn Fashion Jessica Mahmoud Staff Writer

Clothes: JCPenney Shoes: Kohl’s Sunglasses: concert Hat: passed down Just about everyone has that vintage piece that maybe came from a family member from when they were your age or maybe it came from a thrift store.

Regardless, an easy way to pick an outfit is finding a statement piece like a vintage one. Next time you’re having trouble, dig out mom’s old jacket, your grandfather’s old fedora or the shoes you thrifted last weekend. It should definitely inspire the rest of your outfit.

Top: Forever 21 Shorts: Express Tights: DIY Flannel: Hollister Boots: Mandee

Tank and sunglasses: Kohl’s Skirt: Forever 21 Shoes: Converse Did you just get a new pair of brightlycolored sunglasses? Try using them to coordinate an outfit. Here, the sunglasses match perfectly with the skirt and the shoes match the top. Try using colors or patterns to give you inspiration by looking at just one piece. Small details like this make outfits look a lot more put together, but at the same time are easy to do.

Shirt: Forever 21 Jeans: Pacsun Scarf: World Market Shoes: thrifted Bag: Sakroots

I remember trying out this look as a little kid. When you didn’t want to hold your jacket, you’d tie it around your waist. Well, fashion often repeats itself and this trend will probably be around for a while. Instead of jackets, most people opt for flannels. This looks great with all different outfits, but with denim shorts specifically. Try it with cutoffs, a white top and combat boots. If the chilly weather comes around, opt for tights underneath.

Printed or distressed, denim is an easy go-to because it is b best when paired with a neutral top. If you don’t own distressed denim, consider making your own to save money. Crop jeans by rolling them up and finish the look off with sandals or classic converse

Polo: Uniqlo Cardigan and belt: H&M Sheep bowtie: Amazon Shorts: American Eagle Shoes: Polo Ralph Lauren As we hit mid-September, the weather can get chilly, even with the sun out.

It’s cardigan weather. Long sleeves and shorts look really unique together and are really easy and comfortable in the air conditioning of University Hall.

Bowties and collars make the look more classic and give it that school uniform look. Try keeping the colors simple and match the cardigan to the bowtie. Finish the look with canvas sneakers.

Dress: TJ Maxx Jacket: Modcloth Bracelets: Alex and Ani, grandmother and Europe Socks: Urban Outfitters Shoes: DSW Leather jackets always spice up any outfit.

Mix more girly articles of clothing, like skirts and dresses, with one for a unique look. This is also a really quick pairing when you can’t decide what to wear. Finish the look with knee socks and booties and you’re out the door.

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ontclair State is in a constant state of growth. When it first opened its doors in 1908, the campus was only 25 acres of land. Today in 2015, Montclair State University has 486 acres and has become the second largest public college in the state of New Jersey. This growth has only continued into the new school year. Since the beginning of the semester, students have been introduced to two new state-of-the-art buildings as well as the idea of a new School of Nursing coming to campus. Past expansions to our campus have led to amazing boosts in student and faulty morale and these most recent changes are no different.

This year, the School of Business was fortunate enough to gain a much needed upgrade from Partridge Hall. The new building provides students “with places to collaborate and congregate with each other, faculty, business professionals and clubs,” according to a press release from the School of

Business. The welcoming lobby gives students a comfortable place to relax with friends or the quiet area to the side gives them a peaceful place to study for their upcoming exams. The new School of Business also offers another dining option to students on campus, The Venture Cafe. In just two weeks, this building has become a second home to the thousands of students who utilize its facilities every day.

On the other side of campus, the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences has become a new favorite spot for many students. The new building presents an amazing view of the New York City skyline from the ground level as well as on its third floor outlook. According to the School of Science and Mathematics, the new building has the ability to “support programs and research in sustainability science, pharmaceutical biochemistry and medicinal chemistry, as well as in biological, computing and mathematical sciences.” These new facili-

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ties will enhance the experience of all of all the science majors by granting them the opportunity to work with professional science equipment. The two newest additions to campus have undoubtedly boosted morale among the campus community.

Another came in the form of an announcement on Sept. 1 by President Susan Cole. During her Opening Day speech, Cole announced plans of a nursing program expected to come to campus in Fall 2016. By adding nursing to the nearly 300 majors, minors and concentrations already present, Montclair State will be able to rank more competitively with schools like Rutgers University and Ramapo College who already have established nursing programs.

The creation of a nursing program is a progressive step to future success at Montclair State.

The program plans to address the national nurse shortage by adding Montclair Stateeducated and qualified nurses to the healthcare system. The nursing program will fill a so-

cietal need as well as a want of Montclair State students.

Although these changes have come at a remarkably quick pace, some students are still left wondering when other much-needed campus expansions will begin, one of which being a solution to the ongoing parking issue. It has been obvious for years that there is not enough parking for commuters or residents on campus. With a new program coming to campus next fall, it is urgent that this is fixed as soon as possible.

Many people have suggested building yet another parking garage in Lot 60 to help alleviate the problem. This could create thousands of potential parking spots. Though it may not completely solve the parking issue at Montclair State, it would make a big dent in an even larger problem.

Also, with freshman classes becoming larger and larger, Montclair State is going to have to provide more residential spaces. This will provide homes for incoming freshmen without

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having to live in cramped quarters. This will not only affect freshmen, but everyone who calls Montclair State University their home. Besides, extra housing has never hurt anyone. With hundreds of rooms already being tripled this past year, it is definitely necessary.

Montclair State is moving faster and faster into the future.

However, there are still some areas where the university could pick up the pace. The two newest building additions to campus have provided students and faculty with new work spaces and the recent addition of a nursing school will add a competitive edge to admissions.

However, Montclair State needs to fix the parking and housing problems before moving on to less crucial matters.

Either way, Montclair State has made some remarkable changes within the last few years and everyone is looking forward to those to come.

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Perry Drops Out of Race, Others Should Too Republicans need to pledge loyalty to GOP instead of themselves

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ick Perry announced on Sept. 11 that he would not be seeking the office of the presiCHRISTINE dency, making him the GIANAKIS COLUMNIST first candidate to drop out of the race. He leaves behind 16 hopefuls in the GOP primary, all of whom are fighting for the same votes among the same constituency.

The suspension of his campaign is due in part to a lack of funding from his super PAC along with his poor polling numbers. In the polling data averaged for the September CNN debate lineup, Perry came in at a mere 1.814 percent with four candidates trailing behind him.

Candidates polling less than 2 percent should follow Perry’s lead and call it quits.

Too many clowns in one circus will inevitably draw attention away from the rest of the show.

The purpose of the primary election is to weed out weak candidates and to allow only the strongest to survive.

Simply put, a candidate that is unable to poll higher than 2 percent among their own constituency is certainly not going to be able to pull votes across the aisle next November. Americans want a candidate who will unite their party and the country and Perry was not the man for the job.

“I step aside knowing our party is in good hands as long as we listen to the grassroots, listen to that cause of conservatism,” Perry said. “If we do that, then our party will be in good

hands.”

Fox News anchor Bret Baier opened the last debate by asking those on stage if anyone would be “…unwilling tonight to pledge your support to the eventual nominee of the Republican party and pledge to not run an independent campaign against that person.” Baier was asking about party loyalty.

The question was undoubtedly targeted at Donald Trump who is feared to run as an independent if he does not win the primaries, but it was also a stab at the rest of the candidate’s loyalty to the Grand Old Party.

Baier was reminding them that the race for the White House is not a one man show.

Yes, voters need options and should have the opportunity to get to know several candidates before making their own decisions. But, should Republican

voters really be expected to weed through 16 people running for the same office, with the same platform and roughly the same experience? The staggering amount of candidates is turning the general public away from politics and encouraging the passive political mindset of “I’ll pay attention when there are only two candidates left.”

On the afternoon of his departure from the candidacy, Perry chose to pledge his allegiance to his party rather than to himself. He did primary voters a favor by eliminating one space from the clown car, allowing room for the others to speak about their platforms and not just each other.

This summer has been a collection of name calling and mudslinging among candidates desperate to stand out in the news. It is my sincere hope

that as the playing field shrinks, the substance and intellect will grow. A shortened roster of candidates will allow those running to spend more time developing clear objectives for the office and strong stances on the issues.

Perry closed his remarks sounding like a true crusader to the conservative cause. “I give you this news with no regrets” said Perry. Time will tell, however, if the remaining 16 candidates will be able to say the same thing about their decision to remain in the race come Election Day.

Christine Gianakis, a Political Science and Communications major, is in her second year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

Hillary Clinton: Too Little, Too Late Clinton’s popularity falls as she refuses to apologize for email scandal

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lthough the elections for the next President of the United States do not occur until next NICHOLAS year, I would DA SILVA be shocked COLUMNIST if the road to the White House manages to get any more dramatic and scandalous than it already has.

If Donald Trump is the current king of controversy in the political world, then Hillary Clinton would join him on the throne as his queen.

If you asked anyone a year ago, they would have told you that Clinton was bound to be the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 Presidential Elections. However, the last couple of months have seen the former Secretary of State’s status jeopardized by not so favorable revelations and poor decisions on her part.

The hard times began on March 2, when it was revealed by an article in The New York Times that Clinton used a personal email and private server during her four years as Secretary of State. The week after the news broke, Clinton tried to defend her actions claiming she had officially violated no laws.

Yet, she had only made things worse for herself by revealing that her aides had deleted over 30,000 emails which she

said were “personal emails.”

This revelation has led to months of discussion and debate as to whether or not Clinton had the right to delete those emails. Clinton’s supporters claim that she committed no wrongdoing in the situation and is a simply a victim of overclassification. Her critics have argued that under the Federal Records Act, the National Archives regulations and State Department rules, a government official has no right to pick and choose what documents they feel can be preserved. In addition to the debates, numerous lawsuits have been filed against Clinton and other political officials like current Secretary of State John Kerry over the issue.

To make matters worse, this email debacle has done the opposite of Trump’s controversial campaign in that it has caused Clinton’s popularity to decline.

On July 16, Associated Press released a survey showing that 39 percent of Americans viewed Clinton positively, while 49 percent of the those surveyed thought negatively of her.

Her unfavorable rating increased eight percent from the survey that Associated Press took in late April. NBC News released a poll on Aug. 3 which showed that Clinton’s popularity had dropped from 44 percent in their June survey to 37 percent in just a few months.

The poll also revealed that her disapproval rating went up by eight points from 40 percent

bringing her to 48 percent.

On Sept. 10, a Quinnipac University poll showed that Bernie Sanders had overtaken Clinton as Iowa’s Democratic lead with 41 percent compared to her 40 percent.

While these polls do not guarantee who will get the Democratic nomination, they should be viewed as a potential indicator for the direction the race is going to head in for at least the next month or so.

To steer the race back in her favor, Clinton tried to address the situation without officially accepting responsibility. On the same day where Clinton admitted to deleting over 30,000 personal emails, she also said that she had her staff deliver over 50,000 pages of printed emails to the State Department last December. Clinton also went to the press to explain her actions, but even that has done more harm than good. Initially, after the scandal broke, Clinton chalked up the whole incident as being a result of her desire for personal convenience.

“I opted for convenience to use my personal email account which was allowed by the State Department because I thought it would be easier to carry just one device for my work and for my personal emails instead of two,” Clinton stated. “Looking back, it would have been better if I had simply used a second email account and carried a second phone but at the time, [it] didn’t seem like an issue.”

In this statement, Clinton took a bit of heat for the incident, but did not formally state that what she did was wrong. That explanation was followed by months of Clinton using legal precedents to justify her decision. Even during an interview with NBC News on Sept. 4, where Clinton was asked if she was sorry, the embattled Democratic candidate only stated that she regretted the confusion the incident caused.

However, during an interview with ABC News on Sept.

15, Clinton finally took responsibility for her actions and admitted that it was the wrong thing to do. “That was a mistake. I’m sorry about that. I take responsibility,” Clinton told anchorman David Muir.

Later that day, Clinton went on her Facebook page and posted an apology. “Yes, I should have used two email addresses, one for personal matters and one for my work at the State Department,” Clinton stated. “I could have – and should have – done a better job answering questions earlier. I’m grateful for your support.”

Even better, Clinton posted a link in the Facebook post to a page on her personal website, in which people could see frequently asked questions concerning the scandal and even read Clinton’s work-related emails. This is a step in the right direction for Clinton, but the question remains if her formal apology arrived too late in the

game.

The fact that it took her six months to officially apologize for the whole debacle will cause many to doubt the sincerity of her repentance. If she really felt bad about this email controversy, why did she not go out of her way to apologize earlier?

Instead of spending months trying to make excuses, an immediate apology would have saved her a lot of trouble and won back some of the public’s trust that she has lost over the past year.

Apologizing now appears to be something she is doing for the sole purpose of damage control rather than because she felt that she had made a mistake. If anything, this whole situation could have been avoided if she had used her government-appointed email address like she was supposed to.

It is going to take more than a simple apology to get the public majority to trust her again.

With less than a year before the Democratic nominee for the 2016 presidential election is voted upon, Clinton is going to have to buckle down and do everything in her power to keep herself from repeating her 2008 Presidential run, in which she went from clear frontrunner to being left in the dust.

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

Kim Davis Released, What Now? Kentucky County Clerk needs to perform job or find a new one

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f t e r weeks of swarming media coverage, the judge reached a verdict on the woman DANIELLE who sparked DESISTO COLUMNIST c o u n t l e s s Facebook debates. Kim Davis, a county clerk from Kentucky who chose not to issue marriage licenses to same-sex and opposite couples alike, was released from jail September 10. Though I strongly support same-sex marriage and equality and feel what she did was intolerable, I wouldn’t be so quick to throw her back in the clink.

Davis deliberately broke the law because of her religious beliefs. I could go on an indefinite rant about how those in government must learn to practice the separation of church and state or how religious beliefs far too often lead to ignorance and prejudice. But, we’ve moved past that stage of the game. Everyone has formed their opinion. We need to decide what happens to this woman now.

Though the judge granted Davis her freedom, this story is still developing rapidly. Davis returned to work Monday, Sept. 13 and wants her name to be removed from the marriage licenses of same-sex couples, instead indicating that they were issued by the federal government. If she is this uncomfort-

able with this part of her job, she needs to be removed from it.

Davis broke the law and needs to be punished for it.

A week in jail isn’t enough of a penalty for her actions and the amount of stress and fury she caused for some people.

But, I fear that Davis will once again challenge the law and be thrown back in jail and it may not be the most effective way to handle the situation.

Sitting in a cinderblock cell won’t change Davis’ beliefs. She will continue to be disgruntled against same-sex couples and cite the Lord as the reason. Jail, prison and correctional facilities should be reserved for people who need to be locked away for the safety of everyone else.

As far as we know, Davis isn’t planning on phyically harming anyone and clearly her brief time in jail didn’t prompt her to perform her job properly.

Termination from her position as county clerk of Rowan County, Ky., would be a devastating loss for her. Not only would not having a job affect her life for obvious financial reasons, but bring shame to her family. After being elected last fall, Davis took office in January after her mother, Jean Bailey, retired from the same position after 37 years of service.

Davis had previously served as deputy clerk under her mother for 14 years. As county clerk, Davis makes an annual salary of 80,000 dollars a year.

A respected job title and a high

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salary deserves to go to a lawabiding citizen, not one that refuses to perform a key aspect of their job.

Davis committed a crime by not honoring the law it took so long for America to build and instate. Now that the law is in place, it shouldn’t be okay to let those who break it go free. By doing so, we are setting an awful standard that the State Marriage Defense Act isn’t a “real” law that needs to be followed.

While everyone is allowed to have their own opinions, everyone should be expected to obey the law, including Davis.

Danielle DeSisto, a Theatre Studies major, is in her first 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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Coming back to the States for their fourth tour in four years, One Direction took to stadiums around the world and across the country this summer. Despite the loss of one member, Zayn Malik, the boys (Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Harry Styles) pushed forward to promote their newest album, Four. In early September, they headed to Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field for a show that was truly one-ofa-kind. From before the boys even stepped foot on-stage, there were cheers across the stadium. When they did appear, the fans weren’t the only ones who went wild.

Belting the lyrics to “Clouds,” One Direction ran out and eventually down the catwalk where they would finish the song.

Following suit, the boys launched into a shuffle of songs from their very first single (“What Makes You Beautiful”) to their newest single (“Girl Almighty”). As the night progressed, the boys continued to

throw in old songs with the new and make a setlist for the show unlike that of any other. Whether you’ve been a fan for five years or a week, there was a piece of the act for everyone.

For what perhaps was the best part of the concert, Styles came out of his shell more than ever before - holding screaming wars with the dads, telling the girls to do whatever makes them happy and just dancing around the stage.

However, that is not to say that the other boys were any less engaging. While Horan strummed “Little Things” on his guitar, Payne sat beside him and sang lovingly into his eyes.

In the end, of course, One Direction truly made a new name for themselves as they held their heads up high right through the final bow. Whether the boys truly take a break or not, there will definitely be millions of fans awaiting their return.

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On the road for the past year, R5 has been lighting up cities across the country. In Mercer County Park this past July, fans had a chance to catch-up with the always-traveling group.

Composed of a family quartet and their life-long friend (Riker Lynch, Rydel Lynch, Rocky Lynch, Ross Lynch and Ellington Ratliff), the band prides itself on the more edgy side of pop that they often refer to as “pop rock.” Attending their concert, however, the younger faces in the crowd may seem a bit out of place. Yet, one can truly tell that there is a surge of electricity as the album’s single, “All Night,” begins to play.

From there, concert-goers can expect a whirlwind of singing, dancing and even fighting from the siblings. While lead singer and rhythm guitarist, Ross Lynch, can be seen dancing his way from one side of the stage to the other, the lead bass-

ist and vocalist, Riker Lynch, throws his hair back and forth to the beat of each song perfectly.

Throughout the show, the band takes the opportunity to not only thank their fans over and over for their support, but play their new and old music as well.

The bouncier lines of “Smile,” a fan favorite, seem to spread positive vibes across the audience as Riker Lynch sings of wanting to make the girl of his dreams smile. After the last song, the band can be seen dowsing each other with water guns and even picking up one another before running off stage - the perfect way to end such a fun-filled evening with their fans.

Currently touring Europe, R5 is definitely taking the music scene by storm and will only continue to do so as their creativity, ingenuity and passion carry them forward.

FKA Twigs Drops Phenomenal New EP Tiffany Saez Production Editor

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Portrait of FKA Twigs.

Traditionally defined by its veterans like Dev Hynes and Solange, the alternative R&B scene along with much of the rest of the hipster subculture - has become increasingly saturated in recent years by more current artists like The Weeknd, whose overplayed tracks on the radio have secured them a place in today’s top 40 hits.

One such contemporary artist who is also classified under this genre but does not follow its current paradigm is the British-born Tahliah Debrett Barnett, better known under her stage name FKA Twigs. From singing to dancing to directing her own music videos, the multitalented Barnett has always found new ways to innovate and express herself as an artist, even going as far as giving the name Melissa an alternate spelling of M3LL155X, a transcription which also happens to be the name of her third and most recent EP.

While the songs on M3LL155X are much more cohesive

than those of Twigs’ 2014 debut album LP1, they still feature the same eerie, avant-garde sound whose nuances of provocative sensual elements place the listener in a trance-like state. The EP starts off with the track “Figure 8,” in which Twigs’ piercing falsetto cries “Let me live/ Through your vice ... Can you touch it? Is it real?” The lyrics, when combined with the slow pace of the song and Twigs’ dramatic vocals, provide a very ominous setting that may be likened to that of Frankenstein’s monster, but in actuality, present the theme of loving and accepting one’s self.

What also sets this disc apart from its forerunners is Twigs’ experimentation with autotune featured in the tracks “In Time” and “Glass & Patron.” Though I am no fan of autotune, Twigs’ use of it adds to the eccentricity of her songs by giving them a haunting hint of Regan MacNeil that contrasts with Twigs’ soft vocals.

Given the fact that she also

produced an entire short film to accompany the debut of M3LL155X, it is hard to discount the amount of work that FKA Twigs puts into her music and artistry. One may regard the short film essentially as a manifestation of the very sensual ambience conveyed by Twigs’ music. Nevertheless, the subject matter in M3LL155X is very dense and intricate. In defying the traditional conventions of sexuality, the images evoked in each of the tracks’ respective music videos make a daring statement about misogyny, gender politics and female autonomy while being both disturbing and erotic for the viewer to watch.

The track and music video for “I’m Your Doll” is a powerful depiction of the submissive stance that women take in trying to please their men. Here, not only do we have Twigs presented as a blowup doll who is later raped by an unknown man, but also scenes of her gracefully dancing around in silk pajamas asking that her man

“stop playing with those other girls.” Meanwhile, the third track, “In Time,” features a pregnant Twigs asserting “In time ... I will be better/ And we will be stronger/ And you will be stronger/ [...] And make a commitment.”

The lyrics represent the importance of self-improvement and the acknowledgement of one’s flaws in a relationship. The five tracks on Twigs’ EP definitely leave the listener wanting more from the British singer. Even so, compromising quality over quantity wouldn’t be worth it.

After having been exposed to M3LL155X, it would be erroneous to continue placing FKA Twigs in the same field as performers like The Weeknd and Janelle Monae; everything about the disc, from its vocals and instrumentals to its accompanying short film, defines Barnett as her own separate and distinct musical form away from this overly-congested genre that is alternative R&B.

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‘The Visit’ Finally Hits Theaters Diego Coya Contributing Writer

The Visit is a new horror film that is written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

The movie tells the tale of two siblings, Becca and Tyler, who are sent by their mother to their grandparents’ house for a one week visit. The point of the visit is for the siblings to finally meet their grandparents and to bond with them.

However, as days go by, things start to get hectic, since the grandparents act in a strange and creepy manner after 9:30 pm. This makes the siblings question whether they will make it out of the house alive.

Upon seeing the trailer for this movie, I did not have very high expectations. I was once a huge fan of M. Night Shyamalan because he has made brilliant movies in the past such as The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable and Signs.

Ever since then, his career went downhill. He started making large budget blockbusters that were really disappointing. I am so happy to say that The Visit is undoubtedly Shaymalan’s best movie in over a decade.

The Visit is a horror movie that has plenty of scares. There is one scene that involves the

children playing hide and seek in a shed, which was terrifying. The scenes that take place after 9:30 pm are the ones that really stuck with me after the movie was over.

There also is a lot of comic relief in this movie and, because of some of the dialogue and the characters’ comedic timing, there is a lot of humor that genuinely works. There were times that I was on the edge of my seat and times that I could not help but laugh because Tyler, the grandson, has perfect comedic timing. I was also surprised in how much dramatic heft was in the movie. There are certain scenes in which the history of the grandparents’ lives are talked about and there are some touching scenes that had a great effect on the movie. The drama never seemed melodramatic or clichéd. It seemed as if it was believable.

I would go more in depth with what made the movie pretty solid, but for this review, specifically, I would like to write as little as possible because the less you know about the movie, the more you will enjoy it. The Visit is a well-acted movie that has solid directing as well as a blend of humor and horror that works for the most part. This is certainly a comeback

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for Shyamalan. It isn’t necessarily a home run, but it’s a solid hit. If Shyamalan continues to do movies in a low budget scale and sticks to his roots, he could regain the career that once made him great.

‘Gotham’ Returns for Another Season Thomas Formoso Sports Editor

Gotham premiered last September as a show that was backed into a corner from the beginning. Writer Bruno Heller (Rome, The Mentalist) was tasked with creating a crime drama surrounding one of the most iconic locations in pop culture. If that wasn’t tough enough, Heller had to do this without showing Bruce Wayne in the Batman costume (except for potentially the final scene in the show).

This led to a freshman season that left much to be desired. Gotham often teetered between a campy, comic book show and a serious, grounded-in-reality type of show. After numerous stars of the show mentioned that the second season will see a lot of the bad habits dropped, it leaves the viewer with a little bit of hope going into the premiere on Sept. 21. One of the most positive signs for the show is that everyone involved seems to be self-aware about what worked and what did not.

Season two’s promos have been centered around the villains rising to the spotlight. With the return of Cameron Monaghan’s pseudo-Joker, Jerome, and Robin Lord Taylor’s exceptional portrayal of The Penguin leading the fray, it should lead to a lot more excitement between the GCPD and the villains working against them. Gotham has a tough road ahead of it to capitalize off of the things that worked well in season one and hopes to bring itself back into the forefront of a plethora of comic book shows that are currently running.

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Women’s XC: 11 Years in the Making All-freshman team picks up speed to start the season Jayna Gugliucci Managing Editor

The sun beamed down from above as the racers took to the starting line. Despite the heat, the energy among the athletes and stillness of the morning could be felt throughout the crowd. After the countdown, a shot rang through the air followed by the shuffling of dozens of sneakers against the grass - and the racers were off.

In their first race since 2004, Montclair State’s Red Hawks joined other collegiate teams at the Ramapo Season Opener on Sept. 4. Though the ladies had not been in the spotlight last season, they certainly made a name for themselves as they climbed through the path at Garrett Mountain. Of 10 other schools who also participated at the meet, the Red Hawks placed third.

The Red Hawks have had solid performances in their return season.

Coming in strong for her first meet, freshman Allison Mycek was the top finisher for Montclair State and ninth overall with a time of 21:35.1.

Close behind, freshman Katie Hagerty completed the course in 22:42.3 while coming in sec-

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ond for Montclair State and 16th overall.

With a week dedicated to training, the Red Hawks continued on to the Monmouth Cross Country Invitational at Holmdel Park on Sept. 12. Placing sixth overall and tallying

a total of 148 points, the team did not fare as well in their second meet of the season. However, while taking to the course against Division I teams such as Monmouth University and Rutgers, the Red Hawks were seen exerting their best effort in such a highly competitive field.

In turn, though the overall score of the meet did not align with their first, the ladies appeared to improve or maintain their overall times.

For the second week in a row, Mycek continued to lead the Red Hawks as she finished 34th overall with a time of 21.10.4. Following her teammate, Hagerty held strong until the end and was able to again clinch the second place spot for Montclair State while completing the 5K in 22:22.3.

While the Red Hawks will be pushing themselves in practice for their next meet, the

ladies are certainly not alone. A former student athlete, Coach John Brennan has been working with the all-freshman team over the summer and is heading into the season with much-needed experience. Coming from a tenure at Felician College, Brennan had led the Division II school to victory in the past and will nonetheless work with the Red Hawks to do the same.

Only time will truly tell if the recently-formed Montclair State team will live up to the raised expectations across the division, especially at the beginning of the season. The next stop for the Red Hawks is the Bill Fritz/Charlie Way Invitational, where fans of the team can catch the action live at Rowan College in Sewell, N.J. on Sept. 19.

UEFA Champions League Standings Group A

Top two teams qualify for Round of 16, while third place teams move to Europa League Playoffs Group B

Group C

Group D

1. Real Madrid - 3 points

1. PSV - 3 points

1. Atletico Madrid - 3 points

1. Sevilla - 3 points

2. Paris SG - 3 points

2. Wolfsburg - 3 points

2. Benfica - 3 points

2. Juventus - 3 points

3. Malmo FF - 0 points

3. Manchester United - 0 points

3. Galatasaray - 0 points

3. Manchester City - 0 points

4. Shakhtar - 0 points

4. CSKA Moscow - 0 points

4. FC Astana - 0 points

4. B. Moen. - 0 points

Group E

Group F

Group H

Group G

1. Bayer Leverkusen - 3 points

1. Bayern Munich - 3 points

1. Chelsea - 3 points

1. Zenit Petersburg - 3 points

2. AS Roma - 1 point

2. D. Zagreb - 3 points

2. FC Porto - 1 point

2. Gent - 1 point

3. Barcelona - 1 point

3. Arsenal - 0 points

3. Dyn. Kiev - 1 point

3. Lyon - 1 point

4. BATE - 0 points

4. Olympiakos Piraeus - 0 points

4. Maccabi Tel Aviv - 0 points

4. Valencia - 0 points

Top Scores of Round 1 AS Roma vs. Barcelona 1-1

PSV vs. Manchester United 2-1 Real Madrid vs. Shakhtar 4-0 Chelsea vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-0 D. Zagreb vs. Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City vs. Juventus 1-2

International Soccer Recap

Brazil, United States, Mexico and Argentina regrouped for a friendly Ricardo Aguirre Contributing Writer

Mexico vs. Argentina 2-2 Tuesday, September 8

In Arlington, Texas, a premature Mexico went up against South American giant Argentina in front of 82,000 fans. Mexico was lining up with many doubts and speculations among fans.

Mexico’s coach Ricardo “Tuca” Ferretti had been criticized since he didn’t call up the dos Santos brothers which had a good run in the Gold Cup earlier this year. Instead, Mexico’s lineup included many European superstars such as Javier Hernandez, Carlos Vela and the return of international Rafael Marquez.

Argentina’s lineup included world class player Lionel Messi and many other superstars such as Sergio Aguero from Manchester City and Juventus’ very own Carlos Tevez. Argentina dominated the first 10 minutes of the first half.

As Mexico started gaining momentum, Nicholas Otamandi committed a foul on Raul Jimenez which cost Argentina a goal and ultimately the first goal after Hernandez converted.

As many critics went on to say, Mexico played one of the best halves they’ve played since they

Argentina continued to play well in the latest international break.

faced Netherlands in November of last year.

The second half began with both teams fighting for supremacy. Mexican keeper Moises Munoz helped keep Mexico’s lead with his saves. In the 70th minute, Porto’s Hector Herrera shot a rocket which the Argentinean keeper wouldn’t be able to hold, leading to Mexico’s second goal.

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Argentina then went on to show why they are ranked first in the world as they dominated throughout the rest of the game.

Thanks to Munoz’s efforts, the Mexican goal remained scoreless until the last four minutes of the game where Aguero and Messi would score to end the game at a draw.

U.S.A. vs. Brazil 1-4 Tuesday, September 8

Motivated from a previous win against Peru, the United States went up against Brazil at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Mass. The game started with high intensity as Hulk gave Brazil the advantage in the

first seven minutes of the game.

After the goal, the U.S. got back in form with various opportunities in the first half. The remainder of the half turned out to be much of a stalemate between the two sides with both the United States and Brazil testing keepers Guzan and Grohe, respectively.

Barcelona superstar, Neymar, came in as a sub in the 46th minute replacing Willian. Neymar proved useful to put away Brazil’s second goal in the 51st minute from the penalty spot.

After the penalty, Neymar made himself present in the game and he helped Brazil dominate the remainder of the game. Rafinha put one away in the 64th and Neymar put another one in the back of the net in the 67th minute, both of which were assisted by PSG’s Lucas.

The United States started to retaliate on the field when Jurgen Klinsmann brought in NYFC midfielder Mix Diskerud in the 72nd minute. Danny Williams was able to bring the United States to the scoreboard with the help of an assist by Tim Ream in the first minute of compensation time, ending the game with a well-fought win for Brazil.

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Red Hawk Roundup Field Hockey The Red Hawks lost their first contest of the year against New Paltz in N.Y. by a score of 2-1.

Three days later, Montclair State avenged their first loss with a 2-1 win over Misericordia University in Dallas, Pa. The Red Hawks will finally play their home opener on Sept. 18 and begin a six-game homestand that will take them through Oct. 2. They are scheduled to play 10 of their last 14 games at Sprague Field.

Volleyball

Despite their 2-1 loss to

D.C. United on Nov. 8, the New York Red Bulls have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Montclair State finished Midfielder Péguy Luy2-2 in the North indulaJersey netted the only Red Bulls’ goal.

Challenge that took place Luyindula, who scored once in the Red Bulls’ at Panzer Athletic Center 2-0 win against D.C. United in over the weekend.

The the first leg of the conference Red Hawks also openedsent his side to the semifinals, up their NJACconference schedule finals on a 3-2 goal aggregate. with a tough loss to StockInside the six-yard box, ton University at Panzer Luyindula slotted a cross from Athletic Center.captain Thierry Henry into the The Red Hawks areright cur- corner of United’s bottom rently 5-4 and goal willin have the 57th minute.

D.C. road matches against theUnited’s first goal came late United States Merchantin the first half when midfielder Nick Deleon Marine Academy and an headed a cross from Taylor

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Who’s Hot This Week Courtney Matlock Volleyball

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Matlock earned NJAC Player of the Week and averaged nearly 3.48 kills per set in a busy week for the Red Hawks.

Current Stats Points Per Set: 3.72 Hitting Percentage: .208 Kills Per Set: 1.94

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Olla scored a goal in Montclair State’s 8-1 rout of Farmingdale State and another goal in a 2-0 win over Hunter College.

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Setting the Pace

Women’s soccer team continues to prevail this season Dan Falkenheim Assistant Sports Editor

The Red Hawks continued their winning streak in nonconference play as they beat both Union College (0-1-3) and University of Rochester (2-11) this past week. The women needed to go into double overtime against Union and went down late against Rochester, but eventually won both games to push their record to 4-1.

The women went on the road to play Union College on Sept. 11. Junior defender Erin Sullivan scored late on a penalty kick at the 1:27 mark of the second overtime to help the women to a win.

The late penalty kick was given to Montclair State after a Union defender was called for a hand ball inside the box. Sophomore forward Tyler Madison scored the game’s first goal for the Red Hawks off of an assist by Mallori Higbee at the 16:19 mark of the first half.

Freshman goalie Molly Barrow

Wins over Union College and the University of Rochester have put the Red Hawks at 2-1 at home and 2-0 on the road.

stopped six shots and earned her second win of the season.

Union College scored off of a corner kick in the 66th minute to push them into their fourth straight overtime game of the season. Montclair outshot Union 20-10 over the course of the game, including 4-1 in the

overtime periods.

The Red Hawks went down late against University of Rochester on Sept. 13, but responded quickly with two consecutive goals to give the women their fourth consecutive victory in non-conference play.

Forwards Martina Landeka and

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Jennie Hornstra scored their first goals of the season within 15 minutes of each other late in the second half.

The women doubled up Rochester on shots and also controlled ball possession for much of the first half. The Red Hawks had the best scoring

chance early in the game, but ultimately couldn’t convert, even with three players in the box.

University of Rochester scored the first goal of the contest at the 67:02 mark as Hayley Orciuch scored her first goal of the season. The Red Hawks responded quickly with a goal four minutes later. Senior forward Martina Landeka scored her first goal of the season off of a corner from Stefanie Gomes.

Landeka then sent a beautiful ball past the defenders which Jennie Hornstra chased down and scored. It was Hornstra’s first goal of the season and proved to be the game-winning goal with 3:25 to go in the second half. The Red Hawks outshot Rochester 13-6 and freshman goalie Molly Barrow earned her third win of the season.

The Red Hawks will look to continue their season in their first NJAC contest against New Jersey City University on Sept.

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A Legendary Friendship

Montclair State professor remembers his time with Darryl Dawkins Dan Falkenheim Assistant Sports Editor

Stevie Wonder dubbed the man “Chocolate Thunder” after hearing about his powerful, monstrous dunks. He’d also go by the self-created nicknames “Sir Slam” and “Dr. Dunkenstein,” but officially he was Darryl Dawkins. Unfortunately, at the age of 58, Dawkins died of a heart attack in Allentown, Pa., according to his family.

Dawkins spent 14 years in the NBA as a center for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons. Dawkins didn’t post superstar stats – he averaged 12 points and 6.1 rebounds per game over the course of his career – but he became one of the league’s most popular players through his infectious personality and monstrous dunks. The NBA adopted breakaway rims solely because Dawkins shattered two backboards in the span of a month in 1979.

Dawkins’ on-court persona and highlight-reel dunks made him one of the more memorable players in the minds of NBA fans. Although many knew him for what he did on the court, fewer knew him for the man he was off the court. Perry Schwarz, currently a professor at Montclair State, was one of the few who knew Dawkins beyond the dunks and nicknames.

“He was genuine, approachable and down-to-earth,” Schwarz said when remembering Dawkins. Schwarz first met Dawkins at a Nets game on December 5, 1984, which also happened to be NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s last game

Dawkins and Schwarz in the Montclair State Student Center.

at the Meadowlands. They discussed Dawkins’ playing career as well as new energy drink, appropriately named “Chocolate Thunder,” that Dawkins had just come out with at the time. There, Schwarz invited Dawkins to appear on the Extra Point – a show that was filmed in the basement of Montclair State’s Student Center.

According to Schwarz, that interview, where the two discussed Dawkins’ playing career among other things, was another step in the ongoing friendship Dawkins and Schwarz had formed. Later, Dawkins asked Schwarz to work for his company where he would “construct product displays and organize personal appearances.”

When reflecting on this, Schwarz said, “For a 19-yearold sophomore attending Montclair State, having a cable show and working for an NBA celebrity was an opportunity

that was unheard of. During that time, my relationship with Dawkins flourished.”

Schwarz was a school board member when Irvington High School’s basketball team won the state title in 1993 and the school needed a keynote speaker for the ring ceremony.

Schwarz penned letters from New Jersey to Dawkins’ apartment in Italy, where he was playing at the time, to ask him about coming.

Dawkins accepted and Schwarz remembered the event.

“The man from Lovetron spoke to the athletes and stayed for the entire event. He made youth feel special and treated all those around him with kindness. He was a true ambassador.”

Lovetron was the imaginary planet Dawkins claimed to be from on occasion, where the only currency was love, according to him. Although certainly not real, his personal-

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ity, love for life and the game makes one wonder if Dawkins once visited the imaginary planet and picked up the characteristics that made him who he was.

The story of Dawkins staying the entire ring ceremony and

Dawkins and Schwarz stayed life-long friends.

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conversing with high school athletes was not a rarity. Rather, having a big heart and being down-to-earth made him who he was.

“He would bend over backwards to help another person,” World B. Free, a teammate of Dawkins when he played in Philadelphia, said in a video commemorating Dawkins. “He was just one of the greatest guys. I loved him.” In his postNBA career, Dawkins made visits to children’s basketball camps and volunteered whenever he could with the Special Olympics.

“He was one of the most down-to-earth people I called a friend, not just an acquaintance. He was blessed not only with athletic prowess, but a giving spirit and passion for life,” Schwarz wrote. Indeed, his on-the-court persona combined with his compassionate, spirited personality is the reason why so many adored him and will continue to remember him beyond his passing.

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