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Coffee shop coming to Learning Resource Center DANIEL CHARDON Sports editor

Sherman H Masten Learning Resource Center will be undergoing a massive facelift.

The school is moving forward with plans to renovate, upgrade and rearrange the library portion of the building. The library is in “dire need” of an upgrade Vice President of Business and Finance Karen VanDerhoof said.

During construction, all aspects of library operations will be relocated to other parts of the campus, but those locations have not been finalized yet. All features of the library will still be available to students but not in a centralized location.

The rumor around campus is that a new coffee shop style café will be built in the Learning Center, and the rumors are true. The café is being installed as a result of a survey done by the college about what features students would like to see in the library due to the renovations taking place.

VanDerhoof said the trend nationally is to have a small coffee shop within book stores. The café will fulfill customer needs for students by not having to leave the library to get a beverage. It also serves as another source of revenue for the school.

The site for the café is the northwest corner of the library.

As of now, an unused patio section sits there. The initial designs are for the patio to be enclosed in glass to resemble a giant sun porch that overlooks the campus.

Along with the new café, the college plans to build a new gallery for the fine art students to showcase their work. As of now, only a small walkway exists for students to exhibit their creations.

In conjunction with the new features being installed, there will be other cosmetic upgrades made throughout the building. Lighting will be improved as well as replacing worn furniture and carpets. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning system will also be replaced. Other construction being done will bring the building interior up to current safety standards.

The layout of the library will also be different. Faculty offices and administration aspects of the library located on the second floor will be moved downstairs. The second floor will be for student use only.

Goals of the renovation are to improve library shelving and study areas. Private study rooms for groups or individuals will be incorporated in the new design.

The cost of the renovation project isn’t known, but one thing is clear, it won’t affect students.

The school will get bond money from a 1971 statute known as Chapter 12.

Chapter 12 is a statute that provides community colleges a revolving fund for construction and renewal with debt service shared by the state and county.

This means all of the work being done to the library will not cost students a single penny.

In addition to the library, attempts to update the media center are being made as well.

Work done in the media center portion of the building will bring only the safety require-

Construction set to begin this June ments up to code. The college’s foundation launched a campaign to raise money to upgrade the TV production studio area.

The bid for the contract to modernize the media center will be proposed as an alternate contract opposite the library. Both the amount of money and costs incurred will play a factor.

“If the campaign is successful and the costs are attractive,

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we’ll do that as well at the same time.” VanDerhoof said. “Either way we’re going to have a design so that when the campaign is finished we can upgrade that facility…”

RBA Group architecture firm begins construction in June. The project is expected to be completed in a year. “It’s going to be a great facility when it’s done, that’s for sure,” VanDerhoof said.

Funny guy on our campus Planning your future

Entertainment editor

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Standup comedy has been an American past-time since the late 19th century. From an outsiders point of view standup comedy may seem like a simple concept, but it is very much an art form.

Matt Dolan, a 20-year-old County College of Morris student recently performed a stand up show at the Mr. and Ms. CCM pageant. He was the entertainment for the intermission and had most of the audience laughing by the time he was through.

Dolan graduated from Randolph High School in 2009 and went on to attend Robert Morris University with an undecided major. However, when he began to attend CCM he started to entertain the idea of comedy as a profession.

He then attended the Manhattan Comedy School and changed his major to Drama at CCM. He explained what it’s like to write a comedic set and showed the set-up. There are two words per line with a slash between them--each word being the point of the joke and the lead into the next joke. It helps

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with memorization.

Memorization is a very important factor in standup comedy, but Dolan explained one of the most important make-it-or-break-it factors: delivery.

“You can say whatever you want to say, but it’s all about WWW.DUBHLINNPUB.COM the delivery. The deTools of the trade livery is what makes follow through. We could all be it funny,” said Dolan.

When asked which come- dead in December right before dian has inspired him most, he the holidays I might add,” said Dolan. answered Greg Giraldo.

He lives his life with an in“He wasn’t afraid to say anything and set the bar by the-moment outlook and moves going first at all the Roasts,” forward with momentous force.

Dolan said. “It inspired me to “Live your life now and fill his shoes.” never lose that pace,” Dolan He has performed at vari- said. “Never let someone ous comedy clubs in New York come between you and your city, local and non-local open independence.” mic nights. Every last SaturWith such strong spirit and day of the month he and his determination it is no surprise long-time friend Ranjeet hold a show at Rest Stop Rejuvenate that Dolan has come so far in only a years time. He is curin Rockaway Township.

Dolan is a firm believer rently going through rehearsin “doing.” He is constantly als for the Spring Drama, “The on the go and working toward Arabian Nights”--all while achieving his goals as a per- holding a job, going to class, former--and handling it all with and of course, pursuing his a bit of humor. “Set a goal and dreams.

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TAYLOR HOLMES Contributor

Having trouble deciding what major is right for you? Looking for stability in an ever changing work environment?

Well look no further.

In this day and age there is a high demand for graduates in business administration and computer technologies. According to a recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor, those who achieve a bachelor’s degree have an unemployment rate of just 5.4 percent, well below the nation’s average 9.1 percent.

To ensure more employment opportunities, a four year bachelor’s degree in business administration is a good way to earn a stable job. The National Association of Colleges and Employers, or NACE, released a study showing that the starting salary in 2011 for business administration graduates rose 2.2 percent to $44,895 from 2010.

“A business degree stands out because the curriculum gives students the fundamentals of what makes a business successful,” says Michael Brandt, COO of recruiting software for Brightmove Inc. In this generation, computer skills are needed more than ever.

Consider earning a degree in information technologies. The NACE

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shows that information sciences and systems majors in 2011 received an offer upon graduation of an average of $54,499, a 4.4 percent increase from 2010.

As it goes with most college students, working while attending school can be hard. Pursuing a master’s degree in business administration allows for a range of available online courses to accommodate a hectic schedule.

Careers in the medical field are always growing, which increases job stability. In two short years, an associate’s degree in medical assisting can prove beneficial. The U.S. Department of Labor has projections of 34 percent job growth in this field from 2008 to 2018.

Thinking of working in a hospital? Getting a bachelor’s degree in nursing puts communication and critical thinking skills to good use and teaches skills such as test-giving and drawing blood.

“Health care tends to be recession-proof,” says Dan Nannini, a faculty member at Santa Monica Community College’s transfer center.

Regardless, it is important to find a career that works for you. Although these jobs are stable, nothing is better than pursuing what you love most.

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OPINIONS

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Show Us Your Tatts! The truth behind energy drinks

BY EDDIE VILLABON

TATS II Brielle Layden 19 Psychology Ribs “I love Hemingway. I think it is something you can look at even when you’re 50 and it’ll remind you that no matter how hard times are right now, it’ll always get better.”

Daniela Saldarriaga 19 Nursing, Ribs “My sister had cancer for 3 years. The doctors didn’t have a lot of hope, but now’s she’s 10 and has been cancer-free for 5 years. This reminds me of her and gives me inspiration.”

Jon C. 21 Radiography Chest “My family’s initials around the earth pretty much means that my family is the most important thing in the world to me.”

David Vecchio 26 Hospitality Management “The cross is a memorium for my nana.

She passed away and I wanted something to always remind me of her. The picture of Italy represents my last name and heritage.”

Laura Palatini 20 Liberal Arts Ribs “‘Let them go’ means that people will come in and out of your life and instead of dwelling on what is no longer there you must go on and let them go.”

Julie Vecchio 22 Education in Psychology “I chose a cherry blossom tree to put my three brothers’ and mothers’ initials because my biological sister’s name is Cherry. She has Rett Syndrome and means a great deal to me.”

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BRENDAN FERRIS Contributor

Everyone needs a boost every now and then.

People often take steps to increase their focus and energy levels. Eating more food, getting adequate sleep and drinking enough water are all healthy ways of increasing energy levels along with physical and psychological well-being.

For students, however, it is sometimes impossible to get a full night’s sleep. So how do a large amount of students keep focused and alert when needed?

The answer is energy drinks.

These drinks are fast and

convenient and at CCM, readily available. Looking in the cafeteria’s cooler, it is obvious that the demand is high and the drinks are widely used.

In fact, $9 billion is expected to be spent on energy drink sales in America this year. But what effect do these “dietary supplements” have on your health?

Most energy drinks are loaded with sugar and caffeine as well as herbal stimulants such as Taurine, Guarana and B vitamins.

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration require that manufacturers indicate that ingredients like caffeine are present in the drinks, but they are not required to display how much.

Energy drinks have been known to cause heart palpitations, seizures, strokes and even sudden death. The beverages are also known to decrease appetite and can be the cause of severe dehydration, especially when mixed with alcohol. Another downside to energy drinks is that the comedown is very unpleasant and is often avoided by consuming more of the drinks.

Sometimes you just need a pick-me-up, but is it worth the jittery, wired, sporadic bursts of energy and focus that energy drinks deliver? The most effective energy drink on the planet is free.

Water.

Before you light up, say ‘cheese’ LIZ KNOX Contributor

New security cameras on campus are reportedly aimed at increasing security, but smokers say the cameras are out to get them.

At the beginning of the 2012 spring semester, students noticed the addition of two new outdoor security cameras located outside DeMare Hall, one facing the topfloor patio and the other viewing the lower entrance. Students seem to think that the Department of Public Safety has finally decided to crack down on their Clean Air Act, but some questions have been raised as to the efficacy of the camera’s placement.

The cameras are receiving attention because of the backlash it is causing from students’ concerns.

“They have every right to put them up, but it is an inva-

sion of privacy,” Jessica Puig, a CCM student, said. “Not everyone on the patio smokes, and who else knows where they put the cameras?”

The only other outdoor camera is near the entrance to the lower level of Cohen hall, at the top of the hill from Lot 1. However, rumors have been circulating about the possible addition of new cameras.

Campus security seems to be using these new cameras as an effective way to coordinate their surveillance with the enforcement of the smoking ban. The correlation between a puffing smoker stepping into the view of the camera and the security officer that shows up within the next few minutes is evidence of that.

Smokers are not the only students affected by these cameras.

Even non-smokers seem to sigh at this attempt to catch the smoking rule-breakers.

“The lifestyle choice of smokers should be respected, and they deserve a place on campus,” said non-smoker Brian Carter, Criminal Justice major. “The cameras are not preventing anything from happening, they are simply for liability.”

Another issue students have who oppose these cameras is their cost.

“Our money should be spent on lowering the price of books and getting a football team together,” Steve D’Ambrosia, a CCM student, said. “The purpose of the cameras is to prevent smokers on the patio, but people will smoke on campus whether or not it’s here.”

One opposing student said that the cameras are there as a precautionary method to prevent vandalism and destruction, but they were being used in a way that does not coincide with their original intentions.

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ENTERTAINMENT

CCM Upcoming Events:

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Hope Springs Eternal for CCM Music Major

Broadway Show Bus Trip, “Shapes in the Sky” and Storytelling Festival CHARLIE CATHCART Contributor

Nice Work If You Can Get It

Tickets go on sale March 6 for the April 5 Broadway show bus trip Nice Work If You Can Get It. The Thursday show stars two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and three-time Tony nominee Kelli O’Hara. It also features many Broadway classics by the Gershwin brothers. The comedy combines laughter, romance and plenty of spectacular dances. The musical features over 15 songs including “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” “I’ve Got a Crush on You” and “Someone to Watch Over Me”.

The play takes place during the 1920s, and stirs things up with a wide variety of characters. The cast of bootleggers, chorus girls, playboys and politicians bring together an entertaining show that will thrill audiences.

The trip is $60 for CCM students and $65 for guests. One guest is allowed per CCM student. It includes rear or side orchestra seats and round-trip bus transportation. They go on sale at the SCC Information Window. Purchases can be made by cash or check.

The bus leaves at 4:00 p.m. April 5 and the show begins at 8:00 p.m. The trip is sponsored by the Office of Campus Life.

Shapes in the Sky

On Saturday, March 10, the CCM Planetarium will host “Shapes in the Sky.” The show is open to the public. The storytelling program is designed for children three to eight years old, but is enjoyable for the whole family. It is a show about what it would look like if stars could tell stories.

There will be three showings, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children 12 and younger, seniors, and CCM staff/ faculty/students.

Reservations are strongly recommended for this show and can be made by calling the reservation desk at 973-328-5076.

Storytelling Festival

Sunday, March 18 will feature CCM’s sixth annual “Storytelling Festival of World Music and Story.” The event is from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. The event is presented by The Office of Campus Life and the Office of Special Events.

Songs and folktales will be brought to life by storytellers and musicians. There will be many folk tunes, family stories, fables and tall tales from a variety of cultures, times and lands. Stories from many continents of the world accompanied by a diverse selection of native instruments with tarantellas, jigs, Chinese ribbon dancing, flamenco dancing, and much more.

Musician Larry Siegel will entertain listeners with original songs. Siegel mixes guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and harmonica. His credits include international music festivals for adult audiences and a CD called “Real Songs for Real Kids.”

New Jersey master storytellers Ken Galipeau and Julie Pasqual offer an incredible variety of stories sprinkled with music, movement and audience participation – tailored for listeners any age.

The event will take place at the Student Center.

Admission is $6.

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KAYLAH MCLAUGHLIN Contributor

A life-changing opportunity has just been handed to Music Performance major Gary Hoffman. Gary’s band Eternal Essence was recently offered a distribution deal from JMD/Universal Records. Once the album, “A Light in the Distance,” is finished, the songs will be put on the radio and the album will be released and promoted in 93 countries.

“That doesn’t mean we’ll be the ‘next big thing’,” Gary said, “if people react well and like the record, we may be offered a record dealthen turn into the next big thing.”

This is Gary’s second year at CCM and he says he gets a lot of inspiration by going here. He says that listening to some professors is almost unreal- it shows him how much further he has to go.

The progressive rock band has been together for 10 years with Gary as the guitarist for the last seven. Gary composed three-fourths of the 13- song- album, with 99 percent of the writing process being attributed to him and the keyboardist.

This is the band’s fifth album, but the first with vocals. They remained an instrumental band until they found a vocalist that they felt fit. They wanted a singer that knew their music theory, had formal training, had tons of energy and was willing to talk to people so the rest of the band didn’t look bad.

Gary is incredibly picky, so those were not the only requirements for the vocalist. They also had to look the part and couldn’t smoke, couldn’t drink before rehearsal, couldn’t do any drugs, had to be between 20 and 30 years old and be preferably, female.

The band has older songs plus brand new songs with vocals that you can check out at www.facebook.com/eternalessencenj.

“I never really cared about getting signed,” Gary says, “I just want to play and perform the best I can.”

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NEWS

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Former Titans men’s soccer coach CCM SUCCESS STORY accepts new job at Felician College Alumnus looks to inspire which is significant. The experience Copy editor they bring cannot be underestimated.”

Though his position title is Coach, Stephens still considers himself a stuAfter a 21-year run as Head Coach dent of the game. He credits CCM of the County College of Morris Men’s for having “an outstanding training soccer team, broken up into two stints ground...to hone my skills as a coach (1985-90, 1997-2011), Roger Stein all facets.” He is also grateful for the phens has taken his coaching talents to quality of experience CCM allowed Felician College in Lodi, NJ. him to provide for the students, which Stephens had a very successful he believes is the most important. career coaching the Titans, leaving As far as future goals are conwith a record of 244-102-17 (.696). cerned, Stephens is focused on the reUnder his direction, the Titans reached cruitment of student-athletes who will the NJCAA Region XIX finals six FELICIAN.EDU times, three of the occasions ending Roger Stephens was the represent Felician’s program admirain a championship. After making it to head coach for the Titans bly, not only in their on-field play, but the national semifinals, Stephens led men’s soccer team for 21 also in their academic lives.

“Immediate goals will be to work the team to finish third in the country. years. to enable the program to be highly Though he was named four-time competitive, one of the frontrunners,” regional Coach of the Year while at CCM, when asked about specific memories, Stephens Stephens said, “and on a consistent basis within the did not bring up his personal accolades. Instead, he Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, and from recounted fond memories of team successes and play- there, at the NCAA D2 level regionally and nationally.”

Coach Stephens’ competitive attitude and dedier accomplishments, such as having five team members win Player of the Year awards and 13 members cation were contagious qualities that the players he coached adopted and continue to carry with them become All-Americans.

Many factors contributed to Stephens’ decision today.

Ryan Hurdes, former CCM Titan and 2010 Most to take the new job. He admires the Internship Program, noting that six student-athletes who transferred Valuable Offensive Player in the Region XIX Chamto Felician following their time at CCM have all ex- pionship Tournament, spoke with tremendous adoracelled in the workforce after completing their bach- tion for his former coach. In addition to learning to elor degree programs. Stephens was also attracted to be a more independent player, Hurdes noticed many changes in himself while playing for Stephens. the opportunity to coach at a four-year school.

“I am a different player because of him,” Hur“It’s an opportunity, in terms of coaching at this level, I’ve always considered,” Stephens said. “When des said. “In high school, I was lazier and nonchalant I stop to consider what we have been able to accom- about things. Having Roger Stephens as a coach made plish at CCM over the years, I always wanted to ac- me work harder and earn my spot on the team. He cept the challenge to do the same at a four-year level.” pulled out a side of me that I had never seen before.”

Despite his impressive success, CCM’s two-year Hurdes said Coach Stephens knew how to utiprogram was a challenge for Stephens. lize the strengths of individual players in a way that “I don’t think people realize how difficult it is to helped them play better as a cohesive unit, all while be competitive year after year at a two-year program remaining calm, a trait not always easy for a coach to with the inherent turnover,” he said. possess.

“I believe much of our success was defined by Stephens coached with an emphasis on providing the number of second-year players on the field in the best possible quality experience for his studentany given year,” Stephens continued, “often reaching athletes. Although championships and awards are nine to 10 second-year players in the starting line-up, important achievements that he certainly takes pride in, it seems that Coach Stephens’ measures his success by the impact he has on his players.

“When you see eight to 12 former players returning to the sidelines at big games, such as Region Championships, to support the program, you realize how important this program was in shaping their lives,” he said.

“At the end of the day,” he continued, “aside from the wins/ losses, championships, etc, it is being and remaining an important part of the players lives that matters most.”

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people through his writing JOSEPH POHL

Acting editor in chief

Being successful may not be part of his immediate vocabulary, but success is what he has achieved. His first book was published in December 2011, and he currently works for The New Jersey Environmental Federation—a place he feels makes a difference in the world everyday.

Chris Wintermute, a CCM alumnus, looks at success as something different than what most people believe it to be.

“When you die it’s not about how many cars you have, it’s about the difference you made in the world,” Wintermute said.

Growing up, Wintermute had a certain curiosity that led to the love of reading. He said when you’re young, there are certain things you learn from your parents and the education system, but reading opens your mind to other possibilities— other ways of thinking. This intellectual way of thinking inspired his writing.

Wintermute attributes much of his inspiration to CCM. As he spoke, you could see the joy he took in resurfacing those fond memories he had of the college.

He talked of being liberated, having a new mind set and honing his writing skills.

Three CCM faculty members in particular gave Wintermute a breadth of knowledge: Professor Debra DeMattio, Professor Jeffrey C. Jones and Professor Phillip Chase.

Demattio, who was Wintermute’s American Literature professor in 2005, said he had an instinctual curiosity toward human nature and literature. He was ready to take that journey into the unknown, DeMattio said.

“I loved him,” DeMattio said. “He inspires me for future reference.”

The respect between DeMattio and Wintermute is mutual. Wintermute said it was DeMattio that sparked his interest in a writing style that floods the pages of his recent book. The Beat movement was and is that writing style.

Jones and Wintermute have a history together that has developed into a long-lasting friendship. When Wintermute attended CCM, Jones was his teacher in math for liberal arts, basic statistics and colonial and revolutionary history. From this time spent together, a deep appreciation for one another was built and they have been friends ever since.

Jones said Wintermute was always fully engaged in the class

and was always inquisitive, which made Jones a believer in Wintermute’s inevitable success. Jones also respected the fact that Wintermute had a perseverance that was admirable to anyone.

“He overcame a lot of adversity to come out on top,” Jones said.

Then again, Wintermute felt that if it were not for Jones he may have ended up with a different mindset in life. He noticed that to Jones, life was about doing what you wanted to do and success would follow.

Wintermute internalized that mentality with a special thank you to his former professor.

As for Chase, Wintermute said that if he never had this professor, his writing might have suffered in the future.

To Wintermute’s surprise, he received a D on his first paper for Chase. Even though the grading was strict, Chase was willing to help turn that D into an A, Wintermute said; Chase helped his writing extensively.

After graduating from CCM with a degree in liberal arts, the next step in life’s journey for Wintermute was William Paterson University.

Here Wintermute obtained an interest in philosophy and environmentalism. He joined a debate team and an environmentalist group called “the water color movement.” The group was aimed at bringing awareness to the public about water pollution—an interest that lead to his present career.

Wintermute then published a paper at William Paterson called “The Future of Humanity,” which was the early stages of Wintermute’s creative ability.

In his paper Wintermute talked about modifying the human body to move into a post human state—a continuous interest that Wintermute had always possessed.

Following his graduation from William Paterson, he began to write his first book, “A War in Mind,” a book in which his own personal experiences were the centerpiece. He took certain moments in his own life, wrote with raw emotion and leaves it up to the audience to interpret his/her own meaning of the words.

As for the future, Wintermute mentioned a second book in the works—a story in which he summed up as the “mechanism of the moment.” The book will be story based, filled with poetry and prose and thematically describe particular moments in life.

Wintermute—another success story added to CCM’s already impressive resume.

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The lesser-known Internet privacy bill DYLAN SPRAYBERRY Contributor

Though the highly publicized SOPA and PIPA bills have been put on hold for the time being, many advocates of Internet rights suggest that users remain wary of the AntiCounterfeiting Trade Agreement, or ACTA, that the U.S. recently ratified.

Mitchell Baker, chairman of the Mozilla Foundation, called the treaty “…a bad way to build Internet policy,” as it is a potential threat to the privacy and civil rights of Internet users.

ACTA is a treaty aimed at protecting intellectual property rights by granting cooperating governments more power to detect and control copyright infringement, as well as providing more stringent guidelines as to what is considered infringement. If used effectively, ACTA, which has also been signed by 22 states in the European Union, could restore a significant amount of the revenue lost by the entertainment industry due to piracy.

While the majority of the treaty’s effects have yet to be clarified, early discussions suggest that Internet service providers, or ISPs, will have a legal responsibility to help prevent illegal file-sharing. The best way for them to do so is to review the data packets of all users.

Imagine that someone else could be reading your Facebook chat messages to make sure you are

not sending your friends a new song or going through your emails to ensure you did not give a co-worker a copy of a program they needed.

When viewed this way, the situation becomes significantly more threatening.

Like SOPA and PIPA, there has been little to no media coverage of the treaty. Unlike its counterparts, ACTA managed to avoid the legislative chopping block because U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk signed it as an ambassador to President Obama in Tokyo, Japan this October, rather than allowing it to slowly filter through Congress. The Obama Administration justifies their decision to bypass Congress because they consider the treaty to be a Sole Executive Agreement, which legally does not require any legislative consideration.

However, many citizens and lawmakers alike are questioning the constitutionality of such action.

It is fitting that ACTA was enacted secretly, as almost all of the negotiations over the past six years were held in private. In fact, the first public discussion of the treaty was not until the organization Wikileaks released private discussion transcripts and other related documents.

Even then officials only cared to clarify that the drafts that were released had since been revised.

To date, only 159 pages of the ACTA text have been released to the public, which leaves more than 1,300 unavailable for review.

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CCM students assist with teddy bear drive The EOF Student Alliance did a teddy bear drive on Feb. 14 when the Campus Life did its “teddy bear factory.” Many students and staff donated the stuffed animals they made, and the club received more than 15 stuffed animals to send to U.S. troops to give to children in Afghanistan to promote peace and harmony with the villagers there. Stuffed Animals For Emergencies (SAFE) is the non-profit that assists with distribution. At left, Hoai Thuon Nguyen and Ashaloy Wilson, two EOF Alliance students, assist with the teddy bear drive at County College of Morris.

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Campus Construction Update Campus Community: Construction is progressing quickly on multiple projects on campus. We would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on that progress and let you know of certain upcoming work that may affect you.

There will be some re-grading (changing the slope of the ground) taking place along the sides of the roadway from the Dover Chester Road campus entrance during the College’s Spring Break. We expect the Dover-Chester Road entrance to be closed during this work (3/12 thru 3/16) so please make plans to use the Center Grove Road Entrances during this period.

The Morris County Improvement Authority’s Solar Panel project is in the design stages. The contractor for the project will be performing small 4” borings in the parking lots planned to receive solar canopies. The borings will take place on Fridays in March until they are complete. Each

boring will be refilled immediately before moving to the next. This process should not interfere with the flow of traffic or parking.

The Exterior Lighting Replacement project is also on schedule. The bases and conduit connecting them are complete. In the next month or two you will see the installation of all of the new poles and lights. The new lights will not be turned on until they are complete. Once complete the lighting will be switched to the new LEDs and poles. The old lights will take some time to remove and the bases to be taken down below grade.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding safety, please feel free to contact the Public Safety Department at any time (X5550).

We thank you for your patience and understanding during the improvements to our campus.

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Titans ice hockey team wins MCHC Championship

After winning the Metropolitan Collegiate Hockey Conference championship, Titans pose for a celebratory photo with their trophy KRISTY FLANNERY Contributor

Coach Steele started his career at CCM in 2005 as an assistant coach, and since become the head coach of the Titans. Coming into this season he stood in front of 62 hopeful players and announced this was going to be a special year. From September, Steele knew this was going to be the year that the Titans did something that has never been done before.

While some students were lost due to failing courses, the Titans kept together a core group of a 28-man roster. Part of that ros-

ter had the top two ranked players in the NJCAA in scoring, winger Mark Zavorin and center Dave McAndrew. The Titans finished with a impressive season record of 19-8-2.

“The teams biggest goal going into the season was to win the MCHC championship, which we hope to accomplish at the end of the month. Then from there win a championship at a national level,” said forward Justin Radulovich.

The word sacrifice often gets thrown around casually, but the Titans know the word “sacrifice” is just as important as the terms “power play” and “goal.” They

understand that “sacrifice,” along with determination are keys to winning a game.

For example, on their January 28 game at Columbia University the Titans found themselves without a goaltender. Defenseman Matt Depiano took the task of covering between the pipes and went on to beat Columbia 11-6.

Hockey is a game known for its physical play. Professionals are known for constantly sacrificing the body and the Titans are no different. Whether the defense is checking their opponent off the puck or hammering a player into the boards, the team is proud of

their physical play.

“We love to hit on our team and enjoy the contact that our sport has to offer. We have a lot of kids who like to throw their bodies at the other team,” said Radulovich.

The Titans certainly reached their September goal by earning the number 1 seed in the MCHC league tournament. They entered the tournament at Prudential Center on February 19 with a record of 18-7-0.

CCM played SUNY-Maritime for the championship title.

Goaltender Viktor Fouchenette helped boost the team past

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Maritime for a remarkable win 8 -1. This is the first season since 2003 that CCM won the MCHC Championship.

The Titans rode a surge of momentum into the NJCAA Ice Hockey Tournament where they lost 9-2 to eventual champions Monroe Community College in the semi-finals.

“Good team, best team that I ever coached, we just came up a little short. Sophomores played a big part in our success this year and we have a lot of replacing to do for next season,” are Coach Steele’s final thoughts on a great season for the CCM Titans.

Titans Baseball Preview JORDAN KALMOWITZ AND LATIFAH ROBINSON Contributors

As the ground begins to thaw and the weather gets warmer, the baseball season gets started. This spring, CCM’s baseball team is warmed up and ready to swing into a new season.

The Titans are coached

by Brian Eberly, Assistant Coach Sean Boldiger and new pitching coach Aaron Kalb. Baseball season at the college began in February, and the coaching staff is expecting a solid performance this year.

“We have a strong group of guys and veteran leaders,” said Eberly. “It is looking like a successful season.”

The schedule for the 2012 season includes games against some new teams, which could spark an impressive season this year.

Some of the new opponents added are Arcadia University, Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dutchess Community College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Lehigh Carbon Community College, and FDU-Florham.

With core players returning and a plenty of new talent coming in, this can be the season for the Titans to become even more successful.

Anthony DeEsposito, Trevor Haughney and Brian MacDonald are an integral part of this team and agree that this season is off to a good start.

“Everything is looking good,” said MacDonald.

“New talent, new coach and more experience.”

MacDonald, who pitched 45.2 innings last season, struck out 38 batters and posted a final earned run average of 3.941, can be the workhorse for the team with

another 30 inning season this year. On the offensive side of the bat, Brian MacDonald, who had 24 hits out of 70 at bats with 7 doubles and 9 runs batted in, ended the season with a batting average of .343.

DeEsposito had pitched 39.1 innings last season with 36 strikeouts and averaged .915 strikeWWW.COLLINGWOODMINORBASEBALL.COM outs per inning, with a fi- The diamond beckons a new season nal earned run average of said to be strong additions to 5.721. He gives the basethe team. ball team a good starting With a solid group of pitcher. new players and many re- DANIEL CHARDON Another solid year is expected from Trevor turning veterans, the players Sports editor Haugheny. Haugheny had 33 laugh and joke as if they are The CCM men’s basketball team defeated Sahits out of 95 at bats, with 5 meshing well.

This upcoming season, lem County College 92-81 Monday night in the doubles for the season and the Titans will face two im- opening round of Region XIX playoffs. Leading 17 runs batted in, which gave him a batting average portant games. First against the offense for the Titans was Marquis Matthews, Burlington, who won last a freshman guard from Paterson, scoring 21 points. of .347.

The team also received year’s conference and Lack- Freshman Elvis Hodzic, a 6-7 forward, lead the two transfer players this year. awanna, who won the re- team in rebounds pulling down seven boards for Chris Hugg, a right-fielder gional championship. the Titans. The Titans moved on to the Semi-Finals “It would be good against Essex County College Thursday. The game from Ramapo College, and Jon Coleman, a pitcher from to beat them both,” said was close but CCM fell 62-67.

Kean University. Both are Haughney.

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