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April 28, 2011The Student Vo ice of Montc la i r S tate Un ivers i ty S ince 1928
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INSIDEfeature a&e opinion sports
"March of Dimes Professor Brings it Home" pg. 8"Gotta Be Green Inspires an Envi-ronmentally Friendly Campus" pg. 11
"New Found Glory Rocks Mont-clairfest" pg. 18"Dangers of Technology Inspire MSU Hit Play" pg. 19
"Raucous Rutgers" pg. 15"Born to be an American" pg. 15
"Hill Tosses Perfect Game" Back Page"Men's Lacrosse Playoff Coverage" Back Page
Commencement and Convocation Speakers Announced
Commencement Continued on Page 4
Stephanie AgudeloStaff Writer
Craig McCarthyStaff Writer
Montclair State University’s Commencement Ceremony
Jeremy GrossmanStaff Writer
After 30 years of Rut-gers’ tradition of annual free spring concerts, Rutgersfest
Rutgersfest Continued on Page 5
Film Continued on Page 6
Rutgersfest Banned
Controversy arose last week over the Newman Catholic Center’s decision to screen the contentious 2004 Mel Gibson film “The Passion of the Christ” on the same night a Holocaust survivor was scheduled to speak on campus. According to Ron Hollander, journalism professor and direc-tor of the Jewish-American studies program, the screening was done in poor taste for sev-eral reasons. “I object because the film is anti-Semitic in content,” Hollander said. “It happens also to reflect the anti-Semitism of its director, Mel Gibson.” “The film brings back stereo-types about Jews that in fact
Rutgersfest 2011.Image Courtesy of Tumblr User: Rutgersfest
news"Tyler Clementi's Roommate In-dicted" pg. 4"Last Exam Scores Hold Back De-gree" pg. 7
was cancelled last week after three shootings and several drunken disturbances fol-lowed the concerts, according to Rutgers President Rich-
were rejected and repudiated by the Catholic Church itself in the second Vatican Council in 1965,” Hollander said. Director of Equity and Diversity Esmilda Abreu sent out an e-mail the day of the event that stated, “In prepara-tion for Good Friday, we will be viewing ‘The Passion of the Christ.’” However, Hollander found issues in the way the school promoted the event. “[The Newman Catholic Center] claimed they’d been advertising it for weeks in advance, but that was the first that I saw it, or any of my col-leagues saw it,” said Hollander. “So when the announcement came out on April 20, everyone started protesting it and said ‘You’re kidding? You’re going to show this anti-Semitic film this evening?’
Faculty Objects to Film
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will be held at Sprague Field on Friday, May 20. Although Bachelor’s degrees are conferred at the Graduation Convocation Ceremony four days prior to
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the commencement, the official ceremony signifies the formal conferral of degrees. During the pre-commence-ment ceremony, individual col-
School of Business 5/13, 7:00 p.m. @ the Amphitheater
College of Science and Mathematics 5/14, 10:00 a.m. @ the Amphitheater
College of the Arts 5/14, 2:00 p.m. @ the Amphitheater
College of Education and Human Services5/16, 7:00 p.m. @ Sprague Field
College of Humanities and Social Sciences5/17, 7:00 p.m. @ Sprague Field
Graduate School: 5/18, 7:00 p.m. @ Sprague Field
Commencement: 5/20, 10:00 a,m. @ the Izod Center
ard McCormick in his letter to the Rutgers Community. There were two shootings, five injuries and 11 arrests
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2 Non-students Carvin Cyrus, 18, of Hackensack, and Raiyel Hammond, 19, of Hackensack, were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams while on Clove Road. Cyrus was additionally charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Both defendants are scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
Officers responded to Floyd Hall Arena after they received a report of a violation of a domestic violence restraining order. The officers arrived and identified all parties involved in the dispute and determined there was no such order in effect. Neither party wished to pursue criminal complaints in this matter.
Detectives arrested students Jalisa Howell, Raynisha Brown, Cathy Hendrickson and former staffer Phyllis Morgan for theft by deception and forgery. They are scheduled to appear in Montclair Municipal Court.
A student came to MSUPD to report that she lost her MSU ID and room key while in the Student Center. It was later discovered that her ID card was used without authorization to make three purchases at the Student Center. This case is under investigation.
Officers responded to the Student Center after receiving a report of a male faculty member refusing to leave a student organization’s office after he was asked to several times. The officers identified the faculty member and advised him to leave the area immediately or he would be arrested for trespassing. The male complied and no charges were filed.
Officers responded to Stone Hall after receiving a complaint of an odor of marijuana. Students Travis Chainay, Malcolm Reuben and Michael Chee were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Chainay was additionally charged with intent to distribute marijuana and Chee was additionally charged with hindering apprehension. All defendants are scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.
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Haylee LenkeyStaff Writer
Seven months after Tyler Clem-enti’s tragic suicide, his roommate at Rutgers University, who humiliated and invaded Celmenti's privacy, is being indicted. Dharun Ravi was faced with a 15-count indictment by a grand jury with charges including witness and evidence tampering and bias intimi-dation. If convicted, Ravi could spend up to 10 years in jail. Ravi is set to appear in the New Brunswick Courthouse on May 23. The incident, which has been lik-ened to a hate crime, has sparked national outrage and brought to light the amount of bullying endured by homosexual teenagers. Ravi’s girlfriend, Molly Wei, was also charged with invasion of privacy after the two used her laptop comput-er to create a live video stream via Skype and described Clementi's inti-mate encounter on Twitter. Clementi’s parents, as well as thou-sands of supporters of Tyler Clementi and gay rights, are eager to see these students meet justice. The feeling is echoed among stu-dents at Montclair State University. Amie MacMath, program assistant for the LGBT Center said, “I am hap-py that our state’s hate crime laws were able to be applied to the Tyler Clementi case. “This will be one of the first cas-es in which the hate crimes statute based on sexual orientation and gen-der identity will be applied. The un-
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Tyler Clementi comitted suicide in late September.
Tyler Clementi's Roommate Indicted
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Commencement
lege and school assemblies celebrate stu-dent achievements. Commencement itself begins with the procession of graduate students, faculty and guest speakers, and concludes with each graduating student receiving their “certificate of achieve-ment.” Seven distinguished guest speakers will receive honorary degrees and awards for their accomplishments and contribu-tions to their specific fields of research and work. This year’s speakers include: Richard Parsons (School of Business), Jeffrey Sachs (College of Science and Mathematics), Byron Pitts (College of the Arts), Gabriella Morris (College of Education and Human Services), John Riordan (College of Humanities and Social Sciences), Warren Farrell (Graduate School) and Commencement speaker Raul De Molina. The University feels that each of these speakers has achieved great professional success and will surely give useful advice to the graduating seniors. Richard D. Parsons, who will be receiving the Doctor of Humane Letters Award, is an excellent example of what a dedication to education can achieve. Parsons rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected cor-porate executives in the United States. After graduating from Albany Law School in New York, he was immediately hired by Nelson Rockefeller, the then-governor of New York, to work on his legal team. Since then, Parsons’ intellect and hard work have helped him work side by side with some of the most important politi-cal figures, including George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Michael Bloomberg and Rudolph Giuliani. Jeffrey Sachs, who will receive the Doctor of Laws award, will address the graduates of the College of Science and Mathematics. A graduate of Harvard University, Sachs is now regarded as the “leading economic advisor of his genera-tion.” His many efforts and interests in the subjects of economic development, poverty alleviation and globalization have earned him the respect and recognition that he deserves. Byron Pitts, who will be receiving the Doctor of Letters award, is a mul-
tiple-Emmy Award-winning journalist who has been rec-ognized for his coverage of many national disasters. These include but are not limited to the September 11th terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina and the war in Afghanistan. Gabriella Morris’ leadership skills have earned her the title of President of The Prudential Foundation, which she has taken to new philanthropic and economic heights. Morris is also a committed public ser-vice leader in over 10 public organizations, which alone is a testament to her dedication to society. A true man of education, John T. Riordan, a graduate of Montclair State University, has taken his passion to new heights by working and improv-ing various educational pro-grams during his lifetime. He has served on multiple advi-sory boards for distinct univer-sities and became a full-time Thomas G. Eastman Chair of the Masters degree program at MIT. Riordan will also be receiving the Doctor of Humane Letters award. Warren T. Farrell, also a graduate of Montclair State University, is a renowned edu-cator and author of seven best-selling books. He is consid-ered one of the world’s top 100 thought leaders. Raul De Molina is to be the official Commencement speaker for the event. Born in Cuba and raised in Spain, Molina immi-grated to the United States at the age of 16. Over the past 21 years, he has anchored a variety of successful television shows and has been chosen as one of the most influential Hispanic figures in the United States. Molina’s unprecedented success has earned him the Doctor of Letters award.
fortunate circumstances surrounding the death of Tyler have brought to light the need for these protections for the LGBT community,” MacMath said. Although Ravi is close in age with
many students at Montclair State University, compassion and empathy are not so readily given. “I think it’s a fair punishment. I know a lot of people wanted it to be bumped up to murder, but I think the punishment is fair and I hope he re-
ally does go to jail because what he did was inexcusable and awful,” said junior Arianny Pilarte. Ravi is charged with evidence tampering after attempting to delete a text message and Tweets regarding
the event, adding cyber bullying to his list of offenses. On September 19, the first of the deleted tweets in question read, “Roommate asked for the room till midnight. I went into Molly’s room and turned on my webcam. I saw him
making out with a dude. Yay,” and then on September 21 Ravi posted, “Yes It’s happening again.” Esmilda Abreu, director of equity and diversity, said, “The events that led to the death of Tyler Clementi are of course, abhorrent and speak to a lack of human dignity and empathy.” New digital media has blurred the lines of what is public and what is private for many people, so much so that we have become inured to voyeurism. The night before Clementi com-mitted suicide, he posted on his fa-cebook page: “Jumping of the GW Bridge sorry.” “We must remember that what we expect in a person to person inter-action – decency, manners, empathy and respect of privacy – should also be applied online. Whether text, web, or phone, the media should not be an excuse for us to forget human dignity and citizenship,” Abreu said. “The actions of Dharun Ravi and his friend Molly Wei highlight the need for all of us to rethink these is-sues, especially on a college campus,” said Abreu. MacMath sent out a warning to college students, charging them to think of others’ feelings. “Tyler's story is just one of many,” MacMath said. “[The issue] can't just stop with justice for Tyler.” For support on gender and sexu-ality issues contact the LGBT Cen-ter at (973) 655-7563. The Center is located in the Student Center Room 423. Their hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm.
Dharun Ravi Could Spend up to 10 Years in Jail
All images were obtained through the individual speakers' educational institute or company
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Jeffrey Sachs Byron Pitts
Gabriella Moris John Riordan
Warren Farrell Richard Parsons
Raul De Molina
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Image Courtesy of MSU Website
Office DisruptionContinued From Page 1
Rutgersfest
on Friday night and Saturday morn-ing for disorderly conduct, according to authorities. “The problems that occur follow-ing Rutgersfest have grown beyond our capacity to manage them, and the only responsible course of action is to cancel the event,” McCormick said. SGA Programming Board Chair Nicuary Santana said, “I don’t think it could happen to Montclair. I’m sure it could happen to any school of [Rut-gers’] size.” Rutgersfest reportedly drew in an average of 40,000 to 50,000 students. However, the concert on April 15 at-tracted more than Rutgers students with its carnival atmosphere, and the lure of College Avenue’s parties and bars, McCormick said. In response to McCormick’s deci-sion to cancel future festivals, sopho-more Vern Leeds said, “I understand why they cancelled Rutgersfest. It was out of control, but I don’t like that they cancelled it just because of a few people getting out of control.” “That would never happen at Mont-clair because not enough people knew we had a fest,” Leeds said. Montclairfest sold about 600 tick-ets and had no reported incidents with the police either night, accord-ing to the Programming Board. “Not a lot of people know what Montclairfest is,” Santana said. “Maybe the word got out about us af-ter this year, but that is something we have to wait and see.” Lt. Kieran Barrett of the campus police said that Montclairfest “was a very well-run event and there were no arrests or confrontations.” Leeds was pleased with MSU’s festival and said, “Montclairfest was awesome. I had a great time watch-ing New Found Glory. They played a sick show and the show wasn’t even sold out. Almost all the students were from Montclair.” Senior Dan Bovi said he felt dif-
ferently about the concert. “I thought New Found Glory was great but the security was awful. People were jump-ing off the stage into small crowds in the aisles of Memorial Auditorium. Needless to say, many students were injured and I feel Montclairfest can definitely be cancelled for safety rea-sons as well.” According to MSU police, one in-jury did occur during Montclairfest when a member of the audience was dancing. “I’m surprised the cops there didn’t stop the crowd surfing because in Me-morial Auditorium that negligence was dangerous,” said senior Natalie Zekry. “We will need to be aware in next year’s planning for Monclairfest that the cancellation of [Rutgers’] pro-gram may cause other [students] to want to attend our event,” said Dr. Karen Pennington, vice president for student development and campus life. “We will need to be prepared to include, limit or exclude outsiders as appropriate.” Rutgers University worked with the city of New Brunswick to antici-pate the events with several dozen of-ficers to assist the campus police. “However, even this additional police presence did not contain the disorder that occurred Friday night and early Saturday morning,” Mc-Cormick’s letter said. “The most dis-turbing to report: Four non-Rutgers people were shot in three incidents during the course of the evening.” Santana said, “It’s unfortunate that the events that have been occurring have lead to a cancellation instead of something else, like a suspension.” In order to reassure Montclair’s stu-dents and administration, Lt. Barrett said, “We evaluate each event for po-tential issues and if we were to have a larger event with larger names we would make determinations prior to the event.”
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Dr. Zilbergeld entered the office of The Montclarion in the early af-ternoon of Thursday, April 21 and proceeded, without permission, to shuffle through papers at the feature editor’s desk. Advertising Director Kevin Sch-woebel, who was in his office at the time, entered the main office and asked Dr. Zilbergeld to leave, as he had entered the office without per-mission. Dr. Zilbergeld refused to give Schwoebel his name at the time, and claimed that he was looking for a March 31 issue of The Montclarion. After exiting the office for a brief period, Zilbergeld entered again, this time searching through items at the news editor’s desk. Schwoebel en-countered him again and asked him who he was for a second time. After a brief exchange, Zilbergeld gave Schwoebel his name. Schwoebel then again asked Zilbergeld to leave. After leaving a second time, Zilbergeld re-entered the office. Schwoebel caught Zilbergeld on his way in and asked him to leave a third time. After refusing and standing in the hallway at the entrance to the of-fice, Schwoebel called campus police. Before University Police arrived, Zilbergeld entered the office for a fourth time. After another exchange with Schwoebel, Zilbergeld attempt-ed to exit, but campus police arrived before he could leave. After interro-gating both parties, campus police escorted Zilbergeld from the office. He is no longer permitted within sight of the office. According to Lt. Barrett, “Univer-sity Police did respond to The Mont-clarion office on a report from a staff member that a male was looking through items on a desk. The staff member had told the individual to
leave twice and then called University Police. “Upon arrival we identified the male as a University professor, escorted him out of the office and advised him if he returned he would be charged with trespassing now that notice was given he was not to be in there. There was no further incident.” Dr. Karen Pennington refrained from commenting and said that “the Uni-versity does not comment on personal matters.” According to Little Falls Deputy Wil-ma Defrancisci, the case involving Zil-bergeld has been postponed to May 10. He is charged with assaulting a fellow professor before a Bill Ayers lecture on March 28.
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Film The issue currently remains a topic of discussion on campus. Dr. Karen Pennington, the vice president for student development and campus life, said, “A university campus is a place where many different points of view are expressed and shared. In such an environment, individ-uals have the opportunity to learn from and/or disagree with each other.” “During the course of every year there are events with which some members of the community may disagree, but it is through dialogue rather than censorship that true education has a chance to grow,” said Dr. Pennington. Abreu later responded that her email was by no means an endorsement of Equity and Diversity. She said, “I do believe, given my previous experience, that Father Chern and his students had no intention of creating an anti-Semitic forum. They have constantly strived to foster inclusion and interfaith dialogue. I also believe that the pain felt on both sides of the debate was real.” “So all Wednesday, all these protest e-mails started being sent out, and they continued all week, and they’re still con-tinuing,” Hollander said. Hollander was troubled by the way that the Newman Catholic Center did not lead a discussion or debate over the mov-ie’s questionable nature. He referenced the notoriously racist 1915 film “Birth of a Nation,” which is often critiqued in film studies classes. However, according to Father Jim Chern, director of the Newman Catholic Center and the campus Catholic chaplain, a film study was not at all the group’s intention, and neither was any malevo-lence. “We were viewing the story of the pas-
sion of the Christ from a faith perspec-tive,” Chern said. “It wasn’t meant to the students as a Mel Gibson Fan Club. We were watching it for Holy Week — two days before Jesus died. That was the point in choosing [the film]. That was the whole point in showing it.” Chern said that despite showing the film, he hardly considers himself a Mel Gibson fan. “[Gibson] is not really even Catholic anymore. His family belongs to a group that believes the Pope is too liberal,”
possibly know that?” Simon said. “The actor that played Christ was not really crucified. Therefore, how could it be an accurate depiction of a crucifixion?” “There was no way to make a claim that Mel Gibson has accurately portrayed the events. I doubt that Father Chern would believe there would be a soundtrack somehow accompanying the real events. That is exactly my point: Father Chern is not thinking of the form of the film, and that he needs to do,” Simon said. “We need to understand [a film’s] for-mal and visual language. You can’t sepa-rate the so-called historical content from the artistic choices made by the film-maker,” Simon said. “My point is not that Father Chern is wrong about all this, but we need to step back and approach film by looking at it as more than just telling simple stories. The way a film tells its story in visual or oral terms is insepa-rable from the story being told.” One significant factor causing such tension is the fact that the film was screened the same day a Holocaust survi-vor came to speak on campus. “It just added to the irony,” Hollander said. “The Nazis used film as propaganda to facilitate the Holocaust. “So it seemed particularly ironic that at noon, we hear a woman from Montclair talk about how her parents were able to squeeze her, shove her out the window — the little barbed wire of a moving train on the way to the gas chambers — and that is how she survived. And eight hours later, the University will provide facilities and provide publicity for a film that furthers the very stereotypes and misleading his-tory that contributed to the Holocaust,” said Hollander. In response, Chern said, “I actually
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had on my calendar to attend the speech, but because I had 48 e-mails from faculty members and people calling, I was held up in my office all day. If anything, that’s the tragedy. Two beautiful and important events shouldn’t have started any con-troversy. Some individuals made them controversial, when there wasn’t any con-troversy necessary.” Jonathan Greenberg, a professor from the English department, felt that not only were the complaints justified, but incor-rectly interpreted. “Sometimes issues like these are seen
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“We need to understand [a film’s] formal and visual lan-guage. You can’t separate the so-called historical content from the artistic choices made by the filmmaker.”
Art SimonFilm Professor
Chern said. “I have to divorce myself from a lot of things Mel Gibson does. “He wasn’t the actor, or the lead writer. He was a contributor of among hundreds, if not thousands, of people. It’s also not his story,” Chern said. Chern noted that he enjoys the film because of its accurate depiction of the last day of Jesus’ life. However, Art Simon, a film studies professor from the English department, found fault with Chern’s description of the film as real-istic. “How could he know? How could he
“It wasn’t meant to the stu-dents as a Mel Gibson Fan Club. We were watching it for Holy Week — two days before Jesus died. That was the point in choosing [the film].”
Father Jim ChernDirector of Newman Catholic Center
as against free speech or the first amend-ment,” Greenberg said. “That’s not what this is about. I think if [Father Chern] was unaware of the film’s history, that shows some ignorance on his part. If he was aware, that’s even worse than igno-rant. “It’s a dismissal of values. If he was aware, it was deliberately offensive. And he was made aware of it! He could’ve showed a different film,” said Greenberg. “Many directors have shown Jesus Christ through film narrative.”
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After trying to earn his master’s degree for mathematical education, Bill Finkle continues life without it because of a lack of commitment from the Montclair State University faculty, according to Finkle, when it pertained to his ability to take his comprehensive exam. All he wants from the situation is the degree he feels that he earned. Finkle transferred to MSU in the fall of 1998 from Rutgers in hopes of earn-ing his master’s degree. Throughout his time at MSU he maintained a 3.4 GPA and retained good academic standing. The comprehensive exam is an ex-tensive test that is broken into three parts – two parts education and one part algebra – that graduate students must pass to earn their degree. The three-part exam is heavy duty, and can be compared to the bar exam, said Finkle. In the fall of 2002, Finkle finished
ued to struggle with the algebra. Finkle took his first comprehensive exam in spring 2004 after a Dr. Thomas allowed him to sit in her algebra class as a refresher the semester prior. Fin-kle was only able to take the exams in the spring, as it was tough to study in the fall when his side business, a school bus company, was at its busiest. Before Finkle could register for the exam, he needed the signature of a Dr. Williamson (as it was one of the re-quirements) along with picking up the study guide for the exam. After visit-ing Williamson’s office hours, leaving e-mails and voice messages to no avail, Finkle went to a secretary who found the study guide and gave it to him. He later obtained the needed signature af-ter he faxed Williamson the document. After being unable to find out the re-sults of his exam for weeks, Finkle con-tacted Williamson (who was also one of the exam’s proctors) and his secretary but they returned his calls. Two days before graduation, Finkle received a call from Williamson, who informed him that he had failed one of the educa-tion parts of the exam by 10 percent. Since it was hard to get in contact with Williamson, Finkle came to cam-pus and after finding him, he requested a review of his exam – a privilege that he was entitled to, according to MSU guidelines. Williamson informed Finkle that he had to review the exam with his pro-fessor from the specific class, a Dr. Pic-colino; Piccolino was unavailable, how-ever, as he stays in Florida as soon as the spring semester ends. After conversing by e-mail, Piccolino reminded Finkle that Willamson grad-ed one part of the exam. Piccolino said he would allow Williamson to go into his office and give Finkle the exam for review. Finkle forwarded this e-mail to Williamson, received no response and had to wait till September when Picco-lino returned.
“The professors are not around and don’t get back to you,” Finkle said. When Piccolino returned that fall, he could not find the comprehensive exam that Finkle was told he failed by 10 percent. Finkle had been certain he had pass-ed the exam and was shocked by the whole ordeal. “I’m taking their word with no proof,” Finkle said. “It felt contradicto-ry because the midterm exams, which I passed, had the same questions and I answered them the same way.” In the spring of 2005, Finkle took the exam for a second time and Williamson proctored the exam again. Finkle provided more details when answering the questions, as Piccolino had suggested, even though he felt it was unneeded and caused less time to be given to the algebra part. Upon request, Williamson said he would contact Finkle for his score, but never did. One month later, the gradu-ate department sent a letter that stated that he failed, but included no further details. Finkle e-mailed Williamson,
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but his e-mails bounced back because Williamson’s inbox was full. At that time, Dr. Jones became Fin-kle’s new advisor. Finkle requested his grades and also mentioned the difficul-ty of getting hold of Williamson. Jones said that he would obtain Finkle’s grades and speak to Willamson about the matter. Williamson responded that Jones should talk to Thomas for a re-view of the exam. Finkle met with her, but she didn’t have his exams either. Finkle signed up for his third and final attempt at the exam for the spring 2006 semester after seeing that he wasn’t making any progress in his current situation. He met with Dr. Roberts, who advised Finkle to hold off on taking the third exam until he reviewed his previous exams; she said that she would contact Jones to find the missing ones. However, she would not take respon-sibility for her staff making mistakes, Finkle said. Finkle never heard from Jones, so Finkle contacted him and in return re-ceived a negative attitude. Jones said that “he was not my secretary,” Fin-kle said, even though Roberts had in-structed Finkle to contact Jones in the first place. In April 2006, two days before his scheduled meeting to finally review his missing exams, Finkle discovered that Piccolino still did not have them. Fin-kle tried to reach out to Roberts about this and he felt that she couldn’t be bothered to help. After receiving no prompt responses from professors, never getting prompt replies on exam grades, failure to pro-vide exams and unsympathetic re-sponses from faculty, Finkle decided to
take legal action as he felt the Uni-versity was not offering a remedy. “Years are going by and I’m sup-posed to retain all of this informa-tion,” Finkle said. Finkle’s lawyer and MSU’s lawyer came to an agreement on a contract. Finkle would be given his third try and his form was supposed to remain anonymous; however, Roberts put Finkle in a room by himself, so he feels that there was no way that the exam could have remained anony-mous. The proper exam wasn’t given, as this one was longer than the previ-ous two and could not be completed in the allotted time. It was supposed to be similar to Finkle’s final exams, but wasn’t. Also, he was supposed to get a faculty tutor, but instead was given an undergraduate student. “Right away I knew this exam wa-sn’t the right format,” Finkle said. “The exam didn’t follow the study guides that I was given.” The contract drawn up by the law-yers was now violated as the Univer-sity had broken their promise, said
Finkle. He asked for the review of his final exam, but when he came to cam-pus, his scores could not be found yet again. All anyone could tell him was that he failed. Finkle met with another attorney in hopes of finally getting the diploma that he felt he deserved. “In October 2006, we went to court and found out that the University is autonomous,” Finkle said. “They can-not be sued when there is no precedent that was in the students favor. The University wasn’t worried because of this and they also had the highest law-yer in the state to defend them [NJ at-torney general].” Later, Roberts and the attorney gen-eral sent a statement in writing to Fin-kle, admitting they lost his exams on two occasions. Finkle feels that MSU backs their staff to the end, not the students. “If they put in as much as an effort to help me as they tried to hurt me, I would have been out the door a long time ago,” Finkle said. “The students have no rights. There needs to be some-one in the corner that represents the students.” After $40,000 in tuition plus all the lawyer fees, Finkle has yet to receive the degree that he feels he earned by completing the course work, maintain-ing a “B” average and dealing with the University who lost his exams and violated their own contract by making him take an exam that was not possible to complete. Finkle’s lawyer suggested that they refrain from pursuing the case anymore because Finkle has no legal precedent and could, in turn, be sued for filing a frivolous lawsuit.
“The professors are not around and don't get back to you. Years are going by and I'm supposed to retain all of this information.”
Bill FinkleFormer MSU Student
the required courses and was ready to take the final step before receiving his graduate degree. He felt well-prepared for the education sections, but contin-
Entered the graduate program in 1998
Took the comprehensive exam in 2004, 2005 and 2006
The first two exams were lost and the third did not follow proper guidelines
Finkle maintained a 3.4 GPA and retained good academic standing while at MSU
Dr. Roberts and the NJ attorney general sent a letter apologizing for his first two ex-
ams that were lost
Finkle urges people to contact him at [email protected]
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March of Dimes: Professor Brings it Home
Dinah PolkAssistAnt FeAture editor
Melissa DressingstAFF Writer
The Beauty BoxMother’s Day Buys
Moms inspire, support and guide us day in and day out – I know I couldn’t have survived college without mine!They should be shown appreciation every day, but Mother’s Day is a nice time to make moms feel as special as they are. With Mother’s Day right around the corner (May 8), I’ve rounded up some great little beauty treats and deals that would make some pretty fabulous gifts for some pretty fabulous moms.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Purse Spray ($35 Sephora). A mélange of strawberry, violet petals, musk, gardenia, grape-fruit and jasmine, this sophisticated yet fun scent has been paired with a cute little travel bottle – a great gift for moms who love to smell good on the go.
Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection ($35 Sephora). A palette of nine different eye shadows with a dual-end applicator brush, this palette was created to accent any skin
tone and help create a multitude of looks for any occasion — it even comes with “how-to” cards. This portable pal-ette by Too Faced is great for moms who love anything from subtle looks to smoky lids.
Bath & Body Works Large Signa-ture Basket in Country Chic ($40 Bath & Body Works). This colorful little set comes with shower gel, body lotion, fragrance mist, a flower sponge and anti-bacterial cleansing hand soap all in a reusable shower basket. I re-ally loved the homey packaging and I’ve never met a mom who doesn’t ap-preciate some pretty smelling shower soaps.
Sephora by OPI Treatment Trio ($32 Sephora) is great for moms who are constantly working with their hands! This quaint little set contains three professional products – a base coat, top coat, and drying drops for a “do-it-yourself” manicure. Brazilian Peel ($23 Sephora). This peel is the first to be clinically proven safe for at-home use with professional results. After one use, it says it will brighten, firm, and noticeably smooth her face’s skin without redness or any irritation. A real luxe treat!
Amanda BalbiFeAture editor
One in 10 premature babies will develop a permanent disability within their lifetime. With something that af-fects so many people, it’s important to raise awareness and funds for finding a cure to premature birth. Luckily, there are activists on the Montclair State campus who have dedicated their time to causes such as the March of Dimes and Breast Cancer Awareness. Professor Fernando Uribe of the po-litical science and law department on campus has been organizing fundrais-ing events for five years. This semester, he organized an event for the March of Dimes which will take place on Saturday, April 30 at Bahama Mamas in Hoboken. Last year’s event brought togeth-er 70 people who raised over $3,100. People are also encouraged to donate money through online means such as marchforbabies.org/furibe. This year, Uribe is expecting at least 75 people, which will probably bring in more funds for the cause. “I want to do everything I can to prevent this from happening to women,” said Uribe. March for Dimes is an organiza-tion that raises awareness about pre-maturely born babies. Donations go to
finding a cure so that women will have full-term pregnancies. To get the word out, Uribe used Twitter and Facebook to invite people to events and raise awareness in gen-eral. He said that at least 75 people have already RSVP’d for his event by Saturday via Facebook. “I have been utilizing social network-ing intensively this year,” Uribe said. “It has really gotten the word out.” On the event’s Facebook page, Uribe writes, “One day all babies will be born healthy. It’s not impossible. Today too many moms and families know the heartbreak of having a baby born fight-ing to survive.” During the event, Uribe will be auc-
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Aries – You have the potential to do a great deal of work this week; however, it is going to take an extraordinary effort to get it done. With the semester coming to an end, there are likely many tasks that you have to do before finishing your classes. This work isn’t going to do itself. You need to put in the extra time to get it done.
Taurus – Laziness is going to be your enemy this week. You frequently spend your entire morning sleeping in and not doing anything productive – this is the week to change that habit. Try getting up early in the morning ev-ery day this week. You will be surprised at how much more you can get done in that extra time.
Gemini – You are approaching a crossroads in terms of your career. You may be coming close to graduating or you may be preparing to start a new job or a new major. Spend the week reflecting and make sure the career decisions that you are making are the right ones for you.
Cancer – The large amount of work that you have undertaken lately, combined with your stress level, has contributed to your overthink-ing of simple decisions. It’s time to stop think-ing about everyday tasks and just go for it. Your mind and conscience will guide you in the right direction. Don’t stress about the little things in life.
Leo – There have been too many times lately when you have snubbed your boss at work or your teachers at school. Stop thinking that you know everything and take some time out to lis-ten what they have to say. You’d be surprised at the amount of knowledge you can acquire just by taking a step back and opening your ears.
Virgo – Let’s face it: Life has gotten you down lately. A bad series of events of knocked you to your knees and you simply can’t take any-more. Try to find a quiet, private place when the going gets tough, and let all you emotions out. Cry, scream, do whatever you need to do to allow all of your stress to get off your chest.
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Libra – You may be having some doubts lately, so it’s time to take a look at where your career is going. Think of the absolute one thing that you want to do with your career and shoot for
that goal. This may mean sidetracking your col-lege career or leaving your current job. It’s ok;
hard work will get you on your way to your goal.
Scorpio – You have been allowing too many people to take control of your life. Stop all of
this nonsense immediately and start making your own decisions. Don’t be afraid to stand up
to your family and friends if they are telling you something that you don’t like. In the end, you
know what’s best for yourself.
Sagittarius – Strong and powerful emotions are going to be taking over your life for the next week. You should use the new wave of energy to
do something beneficial for yourself. This may mean asking someone out that you’ve wanted
to date, or going for that job that you’ve wanted for a while.
Capricorn – Everything is going to go your way this upcoming week, so make sure to take this opportunity to do something big. This may
be finishing up a huge project for school or trying to find a job for the summer. No matter
what you try to do, everyone will be on your side for once.
Aquarius – Be wary of using certain websites like Facebook this week. As good as the Inter-
net, social networking and other interactive online activity may be, they could come back to
haunt you this week. Make sure to take pre-cautions so that nothing that is put online this
week will hurt you in your everyday life.
Pisces – This is a week where you should take your absolute best dreams and make them re-
alities. You are going to have good fortunes this week, so it’s worth a try to take a shot at what-ever you have wanted in your life lately. If you
hold back, you will never get what you want.
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April 28, 2011 • The Montclarion Feature 11
Classy Work Wear that Won’t Break the BankW. Wyatt Slaughter
stAFF Writer
If you just landed an office job and you already have an appropriate ward-robe, you’re all set. On the other hand, if you look into your closet and see only jeans, t-shirts and the suit you bor-rowed from your dad to wear to the job interview, you have a problem. Luckily, you can quickly assemble a basic office wardrobe that won’t break your bank, just by using some simple fashion tips and shopping smart. The key is to create a wardrobe that you can wear every week without any-one noticing that you only have one week’s worth of clothes. Get larger pieces of clothing, such as pants, skirts and jackets, in neutral colors that you can mix and match. Neutral colors such as black, navy blue, gray, tan or taupe, camel, cream and white work best. Navy blue isn’t technically a “neu-tral” color according to color theory, but it blends so well with other colors that it essentially becomes neutral when it comes to fashion. They match well with each other and they don’t stand out, so you can wear them repeatedly and not make it obvious that you’re wearing the same thing. Remember that five well-chosen shirts combined with two pairs of pants will give you 10 combinations, but two outfits that don’t go with anything else will only give you two combinations. Here are some suggestions you should aim for: Men, you should own three to four jackets, three to four pairs of pants, five button-front shirts, five pairs of dress socks, three to four neck ties and two pairs of shoes. Women, you should own two to four jackets, three to four bottoms (pants or skirts), five tops (button-front shirts or solid-color knit tops), two twin sets (matching tank and cardigan), five pairs of dress socks and/or pantyhose and at least two pairs of shoes (low heels, or flats if you can’t wear heels at all). Consider suits: People often assume suits will be more expensive than buy-ing separates, but you often get a jack-et and pants or skirt for less money
than if you buy them separately. Suits in solid colors or with subtle patterns are best for splitting up and using each half separately. Get accent pieces in coordinating colors: If you stick with neutrals for the big stuff, you’ll have a wider range of coordinating colors to choose from for shirts and ties. Know which colors complement your skin tone: Avoid neutral colors, except white — white shirts look great on al-most everyone. Stick with solid colors; patterns are more likely to stand out, making it more noticeable that you’re wearing the same thing. They’re also more difficult to mix and match. If you do get a patterned suit, make sure it’s understated and still matches your other clothes. Look hard in your closet for any-thing that you might be able to turn into office material: Maybe you have a nice white button-front that just needs ironing, or a pair of shoes that would look new with a coat of polish. Also, ask friends and family if they have office wear they’re not using that they can give you. Make a list of what you need before you go shopping. You probably have a limited amount of time to shop as well as a limited budget, so start with the lowest-priced stores first. Make sure to focus on what you’re likely to find at that kind of store. Stick to your shopping list, and be ruthless about quality and usability: If it’s a beautiful jacket that doesn’t go with anything else, it’s not a bargain. Some affordable stores to shop for your work wardrobe include: Sears, JC-Penney, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Burling-ton Coat Factory, Lord and Taylor and Bloomingdales. Also, check out online shopping — You can find some great deals on the Internet; but remember you can’t try items on before you buy them. You are done shopping. While you may have spent what seems like a lot of money, you will have picked up a wardrobe that will last and that you can expand on easily by buying addi-tional pieces when you have a little ex-tra cash. Care for your clothes well and they’ll turn out to be a great investment in your career.
Gotta Be Green Inspires anEnvironmentally Friendly Campus
Katherine OakesstAFF Writer
Gotta Be Green, the resident eco-friendly organization on campus, has had an impressive and progressive semester full of events. Between the Mallory Hall Ecomelt Garden and Earth Day concert, GBG was on a tree-hugging mission to make our campus greener. With this year’s departure of several E-Board members, including President Leah Thiel, Vice President Carrie Anne Hicks, Treasurer Nicole Rance and Public Relations Representative Tif-fany Alves, the club’s panel will be dif-ferent next year but the message will remain the same: to convert Montclair State into an environmentally protec-tive university and to bear the honor of calling ourselves a “Renowned Green Community.” Gotta Be Green’s dedication to green-ing our campus may seem like a daunt-ing and difficult task to embark on, but with the help of the masses we firmly believe it can be accomplished in even the smallest ways. Perhaps one of the biggest events this semester was the Ecomelt garden that was finished just days prior to the
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Neutral colors are your best bet when it comes to dressing professionally. You can mix and match them with your other clothes to make it seem as if you have more outfits than you really do.
A solid color pant and jacket suit doesn’t only make you look taller, it also makes you stand out amongst your peers. Patterned suits are harder to mix and match.
Just because an outfit is cheaper, doesn’t mean you should buy it. An outfit like this might be professional, but it limits your ability to mix and match outfits. Essentially, this dress will only make two outfits, which is not economical.
Pinstripes are hard to mix and match, as is the color brown. You might think that brown is a neutral color, but it’s not. It’s hard to mix and match outfits with a brown pinstripe suit.
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Earth Day concert. There was good mu-sic, good food and good people – all or-ganic – as well as a speech by Mayor of Montclair Jerry Fried who avidly sup-ported MSU’s push for sustainability. There were also plenty of free, recy-cled school supplies and giveaways for broke college students, as a reminder that being eco-friendly can be a part of one’s daily routine. Best of all, there was an abundance of natural lighting and blue skies that set the mood for a great Earth Day. Overall, GBG had a very successful semester and the departing seniors will be greatly missed. Yet there is still an optimistic attitude that all GBG mem-bers carry with them and they hope that same enthusiasm for the environ-ment will extend to the entire student body. As young people, we have more pow-er in our seemingly small voices than we realize. If students pull together and demand a change, there is a likely chance it can and will happen. This is why Gotta Be Green urges all who are interested to lend a green thumb (or two) and help to make Mont-clair State University an example to all.
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What are the rules for a summer fling?He Said SHe Said
Mike Monostrasports editor
What are the rules for a summer fling? The only real rule is to break all of the rules. If you’re single for the sum-mer season, you’re a free agent. This is the perfect opportunity to let loose and let the summer nights take you on an adventure. Although I wouldn’t recom-mend it, you could potentially score a different hookup for every night of the week if you schedule your appearances accordingly. Granted, this would take a great deal of effort, as you would want to avoid running into the previous night’s hookup, but hey, Tucker Max pulled it off, despite the fact that he is now a nationally known scumbag. But what if you’re not interested in being the next Tucker Max and you just want to have one summer fling, something completely new and spontaneous? My first recommendation would be to let it happen on its own. The best things happen when least expected –
the worst way to go about a fling is to look for it. Instead, take a step back and just see what happens. Guys seem to believe that girls are incapa-ble of hooking up, to whatever extent, without getting attached. The truth is, not every girl is looking to get tied down; in fact, studies show that both men and women share a similar fear of commitment. After all, strutting around in a bikini or board shorts (speedo if you must) will just as eas-ily attract Mr./Mrs. Right as it would Mr./Mrs. Right Now. A lot of people think of a summer fling as a one night stand, when in actuality, a summer fling is what you make of it. It could last one night or it could last all summer long; how-ever, just because you go into the night thinking that it will be over in the morning doesn’t mean things will turn out that way. Not only is a summer fling spon-taneous and unpredictable, but more often than not, people will surprise you. In the end you may even find that you will surprise yourself. I have a friend, Mr. Ain’t-Gonna-Tie-Me-Down, who went into last sum-mer with a fling and came out with a relationship. That’s not to say that your first hookup of the summer with an attractive man or woman from out of town is going to be your perfect match, but anything is possible.
Summer is a time of year to lay loose, have some fun and relax in the sun. Having a summer fling is some-thing that college-aged students commonly experience during their time off from school. This is a time of year when you can meet new people, make new friends and possibly de-velop new romantic relationships. It’s perfectly fine to partake in a new relationship with someone you just met during the summer, how-ever there are certain rules that you should follow. Most of these have to do with your life outside of summer. Very commonly, people throw cau-tion to the wind during the summer months and make decisions without thinking about their consequences. For people who are in relation-ships and are considering a summer fling, I just have one thing to say: don’t do it. You may feel that not
having a summer hookup is no fun, es-pecially if you’re apart from your signif-icant other, but trust me, it’ll save you a lot of trouble for when the summer ends. You may be certain that your sig-nificant other will never know about it, but it’s simply not the right thing to do. Simply put: if you want to look into a summer fling, then break up with your significant other. There’s no gray area on this one. Now, things are a little bit differ-ent when you’re single. You won’t have a significant other hanging over your shoulder, so what you do with your ro-mantic life is up to you. However, this doesn’t necessarily give you a free pass to run wild and hook up with someone different every week. If you meet someone who interests you and you are single, then by all means take the chance and see where things go. The great thing about sum-mer is that you will have more time on your hands to hang out with the per-son and see how interested you are in them. A lot of people associate summer flings strictly with hookups, but you may be able to find a relationship with someone who you may never meet any other time of the year. That being said, it is important to be careful with people’s feelings. Don’t pretend to be interested in someone just for the sake of having a summer fling; you never know what the other person is thinking.
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Born to be an American
t all started in 2008. Republicans from all corners of the United States began their desperate search to turn the charismatic Democratic sena-tor at the forefront of the presiden-tial race into a liar, grand exploiter and as Holden Caulfield would call him, a big phony. Instead of focusing on his policies, they questioned an aspect of this man that if true, would disqualify him from the presidency
altogether. The accused, our president, Barack Obama. His crime: He was not and had never been a U.S. citizen. This contro-versy followed Obama straight into his term as President of the United States. And just as we thought, the malicious claim was just that: a claim. As of yes-terday morning, the White House finally released Obama’s birth certificate. He is indeed a U.S. citizen and was born in
Honolulu, Hawaii. Of course he is a citizen of the United States! Don’t you think that the White House would double-check his legitima-cy? With all of the technology and resourc-es the government has access to, they would not have allowed a man to become president without properly checking his background. This just seems all too obvi-ous to us, but apparently not to a section
of the American public. Even before Obama produced solid proof of his legitimacy, we couldn’t help but wonder why political parties are spending so much time and effort on an issue that lacks relevance to the various problems facing America. Instead of spending time pointing fin-gers and yelling across aisles, politicians should be doing their jobs. Gas prices are riding to unprecedented levels and the United States is currently involved in three wars. Are we being unre-alistic to ask the leaders of our country to cut the BS and focus on what will benefit American citizens? Maybe the political system will always be corrupt, but we can always hope. The President agrees with our senti-ments. He stated at a White House brief-ing, “I am speaking for the vast majority of the American people as well as for the press. We do not have time for this kind of silliness. We have better stuff to do. I have got better stuff to do. We have got big problems to solve.” Further highlighting the absurdity of the matter, he also brought to attention the underlying corruption that prominent-ly resonates through our media. He opened his speech by complaining that he wouldn’t be able to achieve such coverage if this had been a statement on policy proposals. This is just another example of the simplistic priorities plagu-ing our country. Donald Trump, who is rumored to enter the race for the Republican nomination in the upcoming presidential race, stepped into the limelight a few weeks ago to ques-tion the President’s legitimacy. After the truth was revealed, he also claimed to be the responsible party behind the great reveal. Sorry Trump, you can’t take credit for the truth if you were leading the witch hunt. Maybe we are idealists, but we hope to live in a country where the well-being of the nation and its citizens is the govern-ment’s number one concern.
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here are always a few people that ruin the fun for everyone else. An article in this week’s news section of The Montclarion reports on a number of incidents that occurred in the aftermath of Rutgersfest last weekend. These include two shootings, five injuries and 11 arrests. Even though these took place outside of school grounds and involved indi-viduals were not from Rutgers students, Rutgers University President, Richard McCormick, perma-nently banned Rutgersfest.
a danger? Dr. Karen Pennington, vice president for student develop-ment and campus life, was quot-ed in this week’s news article as saying, “We will need to be aware in next year’s planning for Monclairfest that the cancel-lation of [Rutgers’] program may cause other [students] to want to attend our event. We will need to be prepared to include, limit or exclude outsiders as appropri-ate.” Obviously, we would like to see Montclairfest get more atten-tion from the outside community as a legitimate event, but if this brings people who might turn
stop New Jersey’s biggest party school from partying. We are sure Rutgers students will find or create other events that will have huge turnouts and still attract people from all over New Jersey, including students from Montclair State. This brings up another issue: the safety of our students. The Facebook statuses from that night alone tell us that many MSU students took part in the Rutgersfest festivities. Fortunately, none of them were injured. But is it possible that since Rutgersfest is no more people will flock to the MSU cam-pus for Montclairfest? And is this
In his letter to the Rutgers community, President McCormick said, “The problems that occur following Rutgersfest have grown beyond our capacity to manage them, and the only responsible course of action is to cancel the event.” Although The Montclarion acknowledges the danger of the aforementioned incidents, we believe that a permanent ban may not have been in order. A significant or indefinite suspen-sion of the event, which draws 40,000- 50,000 people every year, could have gotten the message across. It’s not like the ban will
to violence, extra precautions must be made. Things like limiting the number of non-MSU students, more police patrol or even metal detectors may be necessary in order to preserve a fun and safe party atmosphere. It’s sad to say that things like this happen every day, but it’s the truth. When at these types of big, raucous events, the best thing to do is to stick with your group, know who you’re with and avoid starting trouble that could escalate into some-thing worse.
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Ding Dongs & Goofballs: Quantum LeapScott Bakula and delusions of grandeur
16 OPINION The Montclarion • April 28,2011
The Science of Aesthetics: First ImpressionsYou are the artist, your body is the canvas
ou’re proba-bly not aware of the significance of tomorrow, but April 29 is the official date of Bakulitis A w a r e n e s s Day. T y p ic a l ly, Ding Dongs & Goofballs is a humor column,
but I’ve decided to engage in a bit of phi-lanthropy and use this space to help raise awareness of Bakulitis, a syndrome that is extremely rare for a person to contract, but is nevertheless severely debilitating. Bakulitis was first discovered on March 26, 1989 by Dr. Sam Beckett in his laboratory in Stallion’s Gate, New Mexico. Bakulitis is a neurological syndrome which primary symp-toms include amnesia, delusions of grandeur and self-identity, hallucinations, dementia and blackouts. What sets Bakulitis apart from other neu-rological syndromes such as Alzheimer’s is that Dr. Beckett has not found evidence of neurological degeneration in patients who suf-fer from Bakulitis. In fact, those who suffer from Bakulitis are highly functioning and highly performing individuals, but become forgetful of who they are and what they’ve accomplished.
Another distinction between Alzheimer’s and Bakulitis is that Bakulitis has not been exhibited in anyone born prior to 1953, and the only known sufferers of Bakulitis are males. While victims of Bakulitis are said to not experience physical pain, friends and fam-ily of the afflicted have reported suffering physical pain when a patient has lashed out
set before him in the leap, he temporarily returns to reality, but the next leap can initi-ate at any time. One of the more intriguing aspects of the leaps the afflicted suffer from are hallucina-tions. A common hallucination concerns self-identity: Patients often see another person’s face while studying their reflection in a mir-ror.
and injured someone, usually due to a round-house kick. The reason for these violent acts is most often attributed to the symptoms of delusions of grandeur a sufferer may experience. After conducting case studies observing those suffering from the illness, and con-ducting interviews with the patient and his friends and family, Dr. Beckett discovered the afflicted fabricate situations where they believe they must strive to “put right what once went wrong.” The means to these ends often include acts of what the patient believes to be neces-sary violence to defeat an evil character. The afflicted typically experience par-tial memories of these episodes, which Dr. Beckett has labeled “leaps.” Dr. Beckett claims that while there is no difference in the physical makeup between the brains of those who suffer from Bakulitis and those who do not, the amnesia the afflicted invariably suffer from is akin to their minds being “Swiss-cheesed.” After a patient has completed the task
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While this is a common hallucination, it is not as complex as the other recur-ring hallucination: the “guide” hallucination. Routinely experienced by Dr. Beckett’s first patient, the guide in this patient’s leaps was named “Al,” who the patient claims is a former astronaut, retired admiral, and has multiple ex-wives. During this patient’s leaps, Al serves as his assistant, offering advice and encourage-ment, especially when the patient complains, “I don’t know if I can do this, Al!” The patient has also relayed that Al smokes cigars and holds what can be described as a bright, multi-colored iPhone. Many of Dr. Beckett’s patients also report the appearance of a woman who they must help in their leaps. These archetypal damsels in distress are usually not the same person from leap to leap, but one common feature characterizing their appearances is that after the patient has resolved their conflict, the women invari-ably offer the patient a kiss, but when their lips meet the patient leaps back to reality.
Only .03 percent of men born after 1953 suffer from Bakulitis, but Ziggy says there is an 84 percent chance that they will fall into a coma due to this horrible affliction. Some patients leap and are unable to return to reality. Due to the small amount of men afflicted, Dr. Beckett’s PQL Laboratories are severely underfunded. Dr. Beckett holds doctoral degrees in chemistry, astronomy, medicine and quantum physics, as well as three other degrees that don’t figure into his work study-ing Bakulitis and have been at the forefront of the study of Bakulitis since 1984, but all of his education, experience and study may be for naught as PQL Laboratories is in danger of closing down. Please write to your congressmen and implore them to continue funding PQL Laboratories to give those who suffer from Bakulitis hope. As of this writing, budget shortfalls have prevented Dr. Beckett from completing tests on the nuclear accelerator he has designed which he hopes will simulate what a sufferer of Bakulitis is going through. Dr. Beckett hopes his invention will lead to greater understanding of the conditions his patients suffer from, and from that he may be able to develop a cure for his patients, so that their next leap will be the leap home.
ow instantaneous is a first impression? How quickly, upon meeting someone, do we begin to form an opin-ion of them? Even before an exchange of words occur, any given per-son is admin-istering a non-
verbal scan for similar clothes, shoes and adornments in the vicinity. Even if you don’t want to admit it, and few really do, we all judge based on appearance. It is just a reality. We may not treat people relative to the clothing they wear, but we certainly inter-
pret them in this manner. I can at least admit to it, and not in a sense that smashes the other party with an iron fist of judgement. When speaking with an acquaintance or someone I am familiar with in only a formal sense, I attempt to relate the information they are giving me into the context of their lives and provide myself with a mental image of who they are. Given that this is not someone I know particularly well, it is likely that all I have to work with is what’s in front of me: the clothes, shoes and accessories that he or she is wearing. However, this is not something to feel guilty about as if it was some superficial fate we are cursed with for the rest of our mortal days. Fashion is more or less art for the body, or at least it can be. The same driving forces can be traced back to the birth of fashion culture, fine arts and architecture. It’s a personification and a display of wealth and
social status, as well as taste or personal aesthetic. These are definitely some of the driving forces of fashion culture today, mixed in with whatever else you would like to say about yourself on your garments. Fashion is a strange conundrum. It is the great barrier between our fragile flesh and bones and the amazing yet terrifying world around us. Each day can be your own personal show, a daily gallery opening with your name in the title and your work on display. Or is it really just a silly facade under which we constantly mask our bodies and, in part, our souls? Probably not. The clothes that each of us put on in the morning are probably more of a reflection of our personality than a guise to hide it. It is important to remember, though, that a good outfit is not a replacement for perfor-mance but should be used as an enhance-ment of one’s work and conduct.
How do we characterize fashion of the 21st century? Perhaps it parallels our cul-ture directly and has branched off into too many segments for it to be characterized by one, overarching aesthetic theme. However, present-day fashion seems to be more of a contemporary collage of sty-listic themes from the past, and there don’t seem to be any exclusions of trends that may make a triumphant return. I can’t speak for all people everywhere, but I don’t think it’s a hasty generalization to say that most people wear clothing every day. It is a personal statement you’re mak-ing about yourself every time you pull open those closet doors. Each time you get dressed, you are the artist, your body is the canvas, and fashion is the extensive and ever-changing palette at your disposal.
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T he school year is coming to an end as stu-dents cram for finals and slowly but surely move out of their dorm rooms. The question for some is what to do now? There are a few ways that
you could spend your summer but there seems to be some speculation between the right way and the wrong way to utilize your time. Nobody wants to end up bored and unac-complished throughout his or her summer. That would just be a waste of time. Now, here’s the wrong way: You do not want to be sitting on your couch, eating away your boredom. You will come back to school or find your-self at your new job packing more pounds than you started the summer with. I under-stand looks are not everyone’s first priority, but my point is that it is a waste of a summer break. So do your best to make sure your sum-mer is not useless.
As for the right way: The number one most popular avenue is having a job. Most college students will be finding themselves looking for summer jobs if they are not work-ing part-time already. There is nothing better than having your own source of income as well as control over your expenses. Despite the certain amount of money that may have to go towards those phone bills and gas payments, there is nothing like feeling the sense of accomplishment when you can spend your money on desirable luxu-ries. If you are looking for something with a little more meaning, internships are the next best option. People need to be focusing on internship possibilities that surround them, as well as the ones the University sends students via e-mail. It is the greatest time to partake in an internship in order to get experience in your field while you are not in school and can focus on it. It will leave you with more expe-rience as you enter your next year of college. To be blunt, it has a lot more benefits than a job. By all means, make sure you find the time for some relaxation but only in modera-tion. Try weekend activities when you are off
from your job during the week. Stay outdoors while you are at it. It never hurts to go to a ball game, camping, white water rafting or even to the beach for a day. Every person needs an escape; for some, it is what keeps us sane. The most obvious choice for relaxation is a vacation, which should be a must on any summer break. If you cannot find the money for a trip to fly to another country and stay for a few days, take a road trip — just watch the gas prices. The whole idea behind a vacation is to be with friends or family, to enjoy yourself, and to have the ability to feel a sense of freedom and to feel released from the burden of obli-gations. Plus, it is always nice to experience new things and new cultures. Broaden your horizons during the sum-mer. Do not get stuck sitting on your couch watching your favorite movies and television shows all day — save it for before bed. Go out; find yourself a nice job or intern-ship, and somewhere in between it all, go on a vacation.
Tips for a Happy and Productive SummerRelax, make friends, but don’t enjoy yourself too much or suffer consequences
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April 28, 2011 • The Montclarion OPINION 17
The Science of Aesthetics: First Impressions
To the Editor: What is most troubling about the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry’s and FOCUS’s stubbornly insensitive decision last week to go ahead and to show the anti-Semitic “The Passion of the Christ”—despite some 26 faculty and staff writing emails beseech-ing that it not be screened, and that another program be substituted—is that the showing was formally supported and publicized by the University through its offices of Equity and Diversity, the Bias Response Task Force, and the Council for Faith and Spirituality, ironically the very organizations charged with preventing such outrages, not with facilitating them. Yet the film—that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops jointly with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) condemned as a rejection of Vatican II and Nostra Aetate—is a repudiation of the values these University
organizations should seek to promote, and is a rebuke to the diversity, understanding and tolerance that are one of Montclair State’s shining accomplishments. The issue of censorship is a “red herring” seeking to divert attention from the blatant anti-Semitism of the film’s content (even putting aside its director), and raised by the director and chaplain of Newman who in his personal Facebook postings literally called those opposing the film “nutso”. No one is saying the film can’t be shown, only that in good judgment it shouldn’t because it is antithetical to the mission of Montclair State. Think, would the University publicize and provide a classroom for films promoting gay bashing, lynching African-Americans, selling women into prostitution unless they were part of a fully developed, informed, scholarly program with adequate
time that put the films in a proper context? And even then, the decision would be trou-bling. Yet there was not a single word that this was the purpose of the screening. Just the opposite: It was advertised as sim-ply being “in preparation for Good Friday.” This is tragically ironic, given that the libel against Jews rejected by Vatican II but revived by this hate-mongering film, was in fact the basis for terrible massacres of Jews which were historically held on Good Friday. “Preparation”, indeed! For what, more pogroms and massacres and aktions? Because it was just such stereotyping as promoted in “The Passion” that ultimately helped to justify the Holocaust. How can Montclair State gain from this egregious undermining of the meaning of this week holy both to Christians and Jews?
How can this sundering of understanding and trust be repaired? Whether a “sin” of commission or omission, Newman and the University offices responsible for promoting this event need to acknowledge how insensi-tively this was handled, what pain and dis-tress were thoughtlessly—even stubbornly—inflicted. Perhaps this is Montclair State’s “teach-able moment”. If we can take from it a renewed determination to listen, not to plow ahead on some righteous, predetermined path, then the wrenching events of this past week may have redemptive value.
Prof. Ron HollanderDirector, Jewish American Studies ProgramEnglish/Journalism
THE MONTCLARION MAILBAGThe following letters were sent in response to last week’s news blurb and
To all,
I know these are the last weeks of classes, that you are busy and stressed. However, I would like you to stop for a couple of minutes and make sure that even when time is so scarce, and issues do not seem to be directly connected to you. You understand that we all have a responsibility to interrupt behaviors built on hatred. “The Passion of the Christ,” a movie that The Conference of Catholics Bishops identi-fies as anti-Semitic, was shown on campus with absolute disregard to the function of the university as a safe space for learning and not indoctrination. Remember this powerful poem “First They came” by Pastor Martin Niemoller:
First they came for the communists,and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists,and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews,and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a Jew.
Then they came for meand there was no one left to speak out for me.
Sincerely yours,Dr. Katia Paz Goldfarb
To the Editor: While I do not believe that the Newman Catholic Center or the Center for Faith and Spirituality was trying to promote anti-semitism by its showing of Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” on campus, I do very much question the judgement of choosing a movie that has been strongly condemned for antisemitic overtones by many, including the Catholic Church itself, as an “inspirational aid” for young adults to help them connect more with the Easter holiday. I must admit that I have not seen the film, and so cannot comment on any par-ticulars of it... but certainly there must be a better choice of material to help students connect with the miracles surrounding the life of a being that was born to earth and lived his life as a Jew, preached nothing but
love, and whose beautiful but tainted legacy unfortunately includes centuries of murder and persecution by fanatical, misguided fol-lowers in his name. I do not think that antisemitism was on the mind of Father Jim and others who planned the films showing, and I imagine that the past atrocities committed by men in Christ’s name is something very distant to them. For many of us, however, those atrocities are very close, and dangerously repeatable without vigilance on everyone’s part. It is my hope that this incident, rather than being divisive, can serve to open a dia-log within the community that is sensitive, sensible, and sobering.
Professor David Sanders
To the Editor:
With regard to the showing of “The Passion of the Christ” on campus, I find much about this matter appalling: That the screening was endorsed by the Director of Equity and Diversity and the Chairs of the Bias Response Task Force and the Council for Faith and Spirituality is simply an oxy-moron. How does this film represent any of these values when the film is known to represent a very specific anti-Semitic bias? Had there been some sort of discussion planned to
accompany the film in which stigma, bias, prejudice — call it what you will — was to be the focus, I and my great many colleagues who were similarly appalled might have reacted differently. Moreover, as one who is deeply engaged in destigmatizing efforts in another arena (bias is bias wherever it lurks, so this is entirely relevant!), I strongly oppose any such prejudicial event which does not have the investigation of bias as the focus. The argument was made that the film has been shown at MSU before, but this only
strengthens the notion that the time has come to show it for what it is, if it is to be shown at all. Most important, it is time for our cam-pus to explore the meaning of bias and the means of reducing it, however complex or daunting a task that may be. As has already been pointed out, this film and it’s historical perspective was not endorsed by Catholic authorities. Why should it be endorsed by MSU, as it was simply by virtue of the way the announcement was sent out and by the fact
that any investigative experience of the phe-nomenology of bias omited? I am similarly appalled by the news that, to cite JAST director, Professor Ron Hollander, Newman pastor Jim Chern, in a private Facebook posting, termed those who protested the film’s screening “nutso.” How perfect! We now have an anti-Semitic bias coupled with stigmatizing vocabulary against those with mental illness.
Dr. Lois Oppenheim, ChairDept. of Modern Languages and LiteraturesMontclair State University
To the Editor:
“The Passion of the Christ retains a real potential for undermining the repu-diation of classical Christian anti-Semitism by the churches in the last forty years” stated the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, which fur-ther argues “one of the most troublesome texts, relative to anti-Semitic potential, that any of us had seen in twenty-five years” and “This is also a storyline rejected by the Roman Catholic Church at Vatican II in its document Nostra Aetate, and by nearly all mainline Protestant churches in parallel documents.” What an irony! Montclair State University as a public institution advertises, endorses, justifies, and legitimizes the showing of an anti-Semitic movie, “The Passion of the Christ”, without any educational component to contextualize the venom spilled by the movie. This transgresses the University’s Statement on Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Tolerance that asserts, “It is critical that each and every member of this community understand that Montclair State University eschews hate of any kind.”
While I applaud educational activities that encourage spiritual uplifting, in this case such uplifting and preparation is devoid of any guidance by intentionally ignoring the teachings and recommendations of the Conference of Catholic Bishops: “Any Catholic school or religious education group contemplating using The Passion of the Christ in their programs should make use of these [educational] documents in developing solid educational programming around the film to guide students so they will be famil-iar with the deep theological significance and complex historical context of the passion narratives that no single film could fully convey.” How is it that a movie promoting false accusations with nefast historical con-sequences up to the present, a film that includes representations of symbolic, verbal and textual violence against the Jewish people as a whole group, is labeled only as “controversial?” How is it that the organizers planned to elicit reflection, inquiry, historical critique and learning from only showing the movie from 8:45 to 10:45 PM?
Isn’t it privileging the false narrative advocated by the film? Furthermore, the person in charge of the activity wrote public-ly that he does not see what the problem with the movie is. Obviously he had not consulted, or perhaps chose to ignore, the statements and recommendations of the Conference of Catholic Bishops. The problem with the film is not neces-sarily Mel Gibson and his family, as Mr. Chern stated in his attempt to rewrite any concerns, but the main issue is the content of the movie which utilizes the power of this media to perpetuate classic anti-Semitic accusations that have motivated hatred, persecution, suffering, and mass murder of the Jewish people for centuries! And, last but certainly not least, Mr. Chern stated in his Facebook Wall that those who objected to the showing of the movie without an educational component are “nutso”, “they probably would’ve liked Dogma better.” That this individual is a member of MSU committees such as the President’s Commission on Affirmative Action and Diversity and the Council for Faith and
Spirituality is not an irony; it is regretful and he should be prevented from serving on any University committees. If a group of students rents a movie and watches it in the dorm, as indeed this movie is easy available, then I would be saddened, but not outraged because MSU as an educa-tional institution has not legitimized this as an acceptable activity. There is a huge difference between pre-senting multiple points of view grounded in scholarship and academic work while discussing controversial perspectives, versus accepting racism as a legitimate alternative point of view to be honored in the market-place of ideas. While academic freedom should always be protected, I object with the strongest pos-sible words to the facilitation provided by the office of the Director of Equity and Diversity, as well as by the Bias Response Task Force and the Council for Faith and Spirituality at Montclair State University.
Sincerely yours, Professor Jaime Grinberg, Ph.D.
Dear Campus Community,
While we would not challenge the Newman Center’s right to use film as part of its faith mission on campus, we find it troubling that Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ would be used as a vehicle in recalling the events of Good Friday. Films do not function as unme-
diated windows onto the historical past, nor are they unproblematic tools for moral guid-ance. This is true not only of Gibson’s film, but of all films whether fictional narratives or documentaries. A number of filmmakers: Pasolini, DeMille, Scorsese have made films
based on Biblical stories; all are artistic/commercial interpretations of that material. This is not a matter of choosing the right inspirational film to celebrate Good Friday. We would hope that all films screened on campus would not only be contextualized,
but also examined with attention to the particular language by which films commu-nicate to audiences.
Janet Cutler, Art Simon, Alex LykidisFilm Studies Faculty, English Department
editorial on the April 20 screening of “The Passion of the Christ” by the
Newman Catholic Center. For a full updated story, see the front page of this issue.
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This year’s Montclairfest featured New Found Glory, one of the biggest names in the pop punk scene. Eager stu-dents packed the Memorial Auditorium Wednesday, all of whom were standing in anticipation of one of the biggest acts Montclair has booked in years. The band took the stage after a number of local acts warmed up the crowd. Openers My Arcadia, Depar-tures and Washington Square Park are all younger bands that play in a similar tradition to New Found Glo-ry. The theme of the night certainly turned out to be, “Pop punk’s not dead.” New Found Glory played over a doz-en songs, most of which were the big-gest well-known hits, spanning nearly their entire musical career. Songs from “Dressed to Kill” to “Listen To Your Friends” had the entire crowd in ex-citement, from lifelong fans to brand new listeners. The set included a few cover songs featured on the band’s “From The Screen To Your Stereo II” album including “Iris,” “Kiss Me,” and “King of Wishful Thinking.” Focusing on the biggest hits had the majority of fans singing along to every word. The Memorial Auditorium’s size al-lowed for an intimate concert experi-ence, as the band was on stage right in front of the fans without barricades or much security. Fans were allowed, and even encouraged, to get up on stage and dive back into the crowd. This stage div-ing was quite dangerous, as a certain assistant arts and entertainment edi-tor will tell you. Even though the au-
Mark Gould Arts & Entertainment Editor
Photo courtesy of Jillian KeatsStudents took the stage at 2011’s Montclairfest during New Found Glory’s encore.
ditorium was designed for seating, the fans were all standing, energetic and rowdy as if there were no chairs at all. After the set seemed to be over, the crowd began chanting for an en-core; everyone knew New Found Glo-ry wouldn’t end a set without playing their beloved song “My Friends Over You.” Fans got what they asked for
as the band returned to play two final songs during an uproarious encore. New Found Glory will be playing at the Bamboozle festival this year, and on the first day of the event with perform a set of The Ramones’ covers. Fans got a taste of the iconic 80’s band flavor at Mont-clairfest when NFG played “Blitzkrieg Bop,” much to the delight of the crowd.
Fans left this year’s Montclairfest in high spirits. “That was awesome” was a general expression heard frequently outside after the event. New Found Glo-ry and a host of other pop punk bands gave Montclair a show to be proud of this year. Visit the Montclarion online for bonus coverage of Montclairfest 2011.
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The annual WWE draft took place on a recent edition of “Raw,” shaking things up as promised. Every year for the past six years or so, the WWE has held a yearly draft that switches mem-bers from one brand or TV show to the other. It’s a way to try and keep wres-tlers and storylines from going stale – a problem that the draft has not been able to solve in the past few years. If the WWE ever needed a draft badly, this was the best time to do it. In the last year and a half the com-pany has lost top wrestlers Shawn Michaels, Dave Batista and Edge to retirement. And you can add Triple H and The Undertaker to that list as they barely competed in the last year because of injuries and continue to be absent from TV on a weekly basis. Eight wrestlers were traded dur-ing the live telecast, all of whom are considered some of the biggest names in the company today. There’s always a mixed reaction to these drafts and it’s tough to take them seriously now, since the two remaining brands are barely separate anymore. When the concept of splitting the roster into two brands was first pitched to the fans, they em-braced it has something new. The prob-lem is that that concept is old already. Now, wrestlers jump from one show to other without any explanation, causing the brand split concept to be watered down. Nobody really follows who’s on what brand closely anymore because it seems almost irrelevant. The way the draft works now is that there are matches to determine what brand gets the next draft pick, which is done through a computer sys-tem that randomly selects a WWE su-perstar. Whichever superstar’s brand wins the match gets a draft pick. On the most recent draft, there were eight total draft selections with each brand getting four new wrestlers. The drafted names and reactions re-garding the selections are as follows: John Cena: The telecast opened with the staple of “Raw”: Cena being drafted to “SmackDown.” It was a nice surprise to kick off the show with arguably one of the biggest draft picks. By the end
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of the night, Cena had been drafted back to “Raw” after the computer se-lected him as the final draft pick. That night, draft history was made as Cena became the first superstar to be drafted twice in one show. Many fans seemed disappointed by this and I can see why, but this had to happen in a draft sooner or later and why not use Cena for it. Randy Orton: When Orton was drafted it was a shock since Cena had just been just been placed on “Smack-Down,” too. It seemed obvious that the blue brand (“SmackDown”) was going to get one of the top babyfaces in the company with the shocking retire-ment of Edge just weeks ago. Orton seemed like the best choice to carry this brand as he had shown in the last few years that he is the future of the company. He could be compared to a modern-day Stone Cold Steve Austin. Rey Mysterio: This will be the second time Mysterio comes to the red brand (“Raw”). His first time was
WWE’s “Raw” and “Smackdown” programs recently had a draft of their superstars.
Yearly Draft of Superstars Shakes Up WWE Many Top Super s ta r s Change Te le v i sed Homes
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from 2008-2009 and was filled with disappointment that leads me to have little hope for his return to “Raw.” His original run consisted of one injury after another, capped off with him capturing the intercontinental title. For some reason, Mysterio doesn’t seem to fit well with this brand. He spent the majority of his WWE career on “SmackDown” helping build their Hispanic audience. When he switched brands, that audience went with him and the WWE soon realized they had made a mistake. He returned the next year.
Alberto Del Rio: The man labeled as the future of “SmackDown” is now ready to show a different audience why it is his destiny to be world champion. Del Rio worked great on “SmackDown,” and with him moving to a new show it seems that he will continue to flour-ish. His gimmick of being a rich Mexi-can bureaucrat works great as he can be compared to the new JBL. “Raw” is considered the main brand and it’s time for Del Rio to show the WWE universe that he is the future Mexi-can star of the WWE at his new home.
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“Scream 4” an Unsuccessful Move for Franchise We s C r a v e n D i s a p p o i n t s w i t h H o r r o r Fo l l o w - u p
Ken Macri Staff Writer
The anarchy and horror that was somewhat present in the other “Scream” films is nowhere to be found in “Scream 4.” Through its laughable combination of awful acting and its fool-ish attempt to instill fear into its audi-ence’s minds, the fourth installment of “Scream” is not only the worst from the franchise thus far, it is one of the worst horror films in the last 10 years. The fact that “Scream 4” is labeled as a horror film is a joke within itself, as director Wes Craven awkwardly attempts to create a fearful persona but ends up with a lackluster com-edy that doesn’t even try to be scary. The premise of the entire film is based on the ridiculous concept that a psychopath has returned to the town of Woodsboro, a town which had already experienced a ton of homicides, yet people still live there and have the au-dacity to mock horror films. The killer, who comes across as mildly creepy and is seemingly supernormal, is mocked through the film by most of the clue-less characters. Since the murder toll mounts quickly in “Scream 4,” it seemed as though Craven wanted his film to be solely reliant on bloodshed, yet he expected his audience to be anxious for a murder or frightened by a death. I won’t even bother going into de-tail about the acting in this film, as it was just atrocious. Unfortunately, David Arquette was back as the lo-cal sheriff with his new wife Gale (the returning Courteney Cox), and finally, Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, who wrote a bestseller and returned to Woodsboro to promote it. Out of the abundance of flaws this
“Scream 4” proves to be a let-down in the popular franchise.
film had, the most apparent one was the acting, especially from Arquette, which was suitable for an unsatisfactory com-edy film. The only thing “Scream 4” ac-complished was compelling the loyal fans of the franchise to simply laugh at the unintelligent twists the film at-tempted to incorporate. This chapter in the “Scream” franchise should never have been created in the first place.
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Ken’s Grade: 1 out of 5 Stars
Dangers of Technology Inspire MSU Hit Play Senior Theater Students Give Thr i l l ing Experience
Stefanie Sears Staff Writer
What do you get when you com-bine the talents of senior theater stud-ies majors at Montclair State Uni-versity with the profound world of technology and social networking? The brand-new original piece “dis connect.” “dis connect,” directed by Katie Pearl and Jeremy Bloom, played at the L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre from April 14-21. What made it impres-sive was that this was the first year the B.A. Theater Studies Senior Proj-ect was written by the seniors them-selves, and their passion for the play was evident. The students all brought something intangible to the script. The message of their production was that technology has a way of tak-ing over society. During the show, the cast broke the fourth wall and asked the audience questions such as, “What kind of phone do you have?” and “Would you ever try online dating?” The main focus is Generation Y, com-posed of most contemporary teenagers and college students, but “dis connect” shows that members of all different gen-erations are affected as well. Unlikely members of Generation Y are repre-sented by the youngster Russell, played by Jose Paz, who is too obsessed with his Donkey Kong video games to focus on reality; workaholic parents Michael and Martha who struggle with work and family life, played by Christopher Harrison Parkhurst Abbott and Lillian Ancheta; and grandmother figures Bet-ty, played by Catherine Sheedy, and Evelyn, played by Daria Rae Feneis. The two grandmothers represent two halves of an older generation when it comes to the new advancements. While Betty shuns every opportunity she has to acquire the technology, Ev-elyn embraces it while also spread-ing wisdom to her daughter Martha by saying, “There is a time and place for all of this technology.” This line embodies the play as a whole because technology has a way of engulfing the characters throughout the entire piece. There were relatable situations throughout the play, with references to New Jersey, mixed messages re-sulting from texts, homosexual fears
Photo courtesy of disconnectmsu.webs.comMSU students gather for rehearsals of the play “dis connect.”
of ostracism, and broken relation-ships and friendships. The lack of communication among family mem-bers ultimately leads to tragedy. Throughout the play, the audience attends meetings of “Hope for a Bright-er Tomorrow,” which consists of a group of individuals who have banned together against the reign of technol-ogy and are convinced that it is evil. However, “dis connect” does not take one side on the subject as it con-stantly displays the pros and cons of technology. The audience sees a lot of this through the eyes of Grace, played by Chelsea Pullion. Grace is a college student who is not up to date with the new technology, much to the annoy-ance of her classmates Karen (Mandi Dorfman) and Dana (Kelly Rice Kelly), and prefers to verbally talk to a person rather than text them. The members of
“Hope for a Brighter Future” mistake her as one of their own when in reality she is merely confused about the differ-ence between the good and bad sides of technology. She represents both ends of the spectrum as she explores both sides. The use of actual technology through-out the play is interesting as well. A huge screen, known as the “God Screen,” overlooked the stage. The characters would message each other via text message or chat, and their
messages would show up on the screen so that the audience could read them. Also, as a scene occurred, the rest of the cast would remain onstage fiddling with their cell phones and laptops; there was always something happening, which added creativeness to the piece. This thought-provoking piece was very well done and demonstrated the the-atrical knowledge and talent of the per-forming seniors. Best of luck to the cast and crew in all of their future endeavors!
To experience more of “dis connect,”
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New York, Old Habits Looking back, we can all certainly jest about the local teams in the playoffs. The New York Knicks looked anything but super with their two new stars, and the New York Rangers looked hopeless after a year of solid, hopeful play. The unfortunate part is that both of these teams could have easily won their respective series against top-notch teams. Both of them were in each of the first three games of the season and without a few lucky breaks (or unlucky if you’re a fan of the teams) they could have been on top three games to zero. But that’s why you’re supposed to play the entire 60 minutes. Whether it was defensive miscues near the net or defensive mismatches near the three-point line, one mistake can kill a team and a series. The Knicks gave the greatest three-point shooter (not Reggie Miller) a good look at a shot and he (Ray Allen) drained it. There was nothing they could have done to have stopped him. Even with a hand near his face the Knicks had no chance. The Boston Celtics gave more than they anticipated and let the Knicks feel confident, but like all great teams, they chipped away and came back and as TNT basketball play-by-play Marv Alvert put it best, “and there’s the dagger.” The Rangers were down, but they had a legitimate chance to still win the series. The game was nearly over when Rangers forward Marian Gaborik stole the puck from his own goaltender and proceed-ed to allow the Washington Capitals to score in a game the Rangers would eventually lose in double-overtime that put the Capitals up three games to one rather than the series being tied 2-2. If only Gaborik were performing as well as everyone thought he would (and could), the Rangers may have been in the next round of the playoffs.
take? Thankfully, the future looks bright for New York sports. The Devils should be back in top form next season as well as an anticipated repeat playoff perfor-mance by the Rangers. The Yankees are always a lock to make the playoffs, just as the Mets are always a lock to miss. The Knicks, similar to the Rangers and Devils, are one key piece away from mak-ing a legitimate run in the playoffs as the 2004 and 2011 playoff runs for the Knicks have netted them an equal amount of wins: zero. The Nets can surprise some people if they can upgrade, but they’re still another year away from being legiti-
Hopefully this isn’t what New York fans have to look forward to in the years ahead. The Jets were the furthest team to make the playoffs this year, coming within a game of reaching the Super Bowl, but of the nine local sports teams, only four of them made the playoffs last year: the Rangers, Knicks, Jets and New York Yankees. And of those four teams, two of them did little to nothing, making only the Jets and Yankees relevant. The Devils looked awful this season, the Islanders always look awful (as do the Mets and Nets) and the Giants blew it down the stretch. How much misery could the greatest city in the world
mate contenders. The Islanders are like the Pittsburgh Pirates, so don’t expect them to do anything within the decade. The recent playoff performances were all just a tease from the Knicks and the Rangers. It was a terrible attempt at extending the season and a miserable attempt to excite their fans. If there even is a basketball season next year, the Knicks will do very well and the Rangers will perform equal to how they did this year. At this point, all we can ask for is an improvement in the playoffs. For the Rangers, that’s a playoff series win, and for the Knicks, it’s a single postseason win.
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of seven hits, two walks and two earned runs. The Red Hawk offense had four players with two RBIs each, and 18 team hits. Montclair moved to 14-11 with the Thursday win. In the second game on Friday at Montclair, the Red Hawks had another decisive win, this one coming with a score of 12-2. Montclair got another solid start out of pitcher Zach Brown who threw seven innings with eight hits, six strikeouts and only two earned runs. The first run of the game was scored in the bottom of the second by Montclair when Cody Pace singled in Michael Boggi after Boggi stole second. MSU started to pull away in the third by scoring three runs. Jay Bionde singled in the first two runs, bringing home Mickey McGraw and
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Montclair State’s baseball team celebrating a win against DeSales University earlier in the season. The Red Hawks are cur-rently 15-12 overall and 7-5 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference.
Andrew Himmelfarb. Bionde then scored on a Boggi sac-fly. The Pioneers scored their first run in the fifth when Rob Somers singled in Blake Crouch. Montclair also scored in the fifth when Kevin Bond doubled in Jay Bionde. Both teams scored in the sixth inning, with William Patterson’s run coming from an Adam Derner homerun. Montclair’s run was scored when Mike Ercolano singled to right field, bringing in Anthony Bowens. William Patterson would not score another run in the game because relief pitcher Dylan Papa put in another good pitching performance going two innings and only allowing one hit with two strikeouts. Unfortunately for the Pioneers, Montclair cranked out a five-run sev-
enth inning. Two of the five runs came from an Anthony Bowens single that brought home Kevin Bond and Jay Bionde. Bowens scored on a bases-loaded walk and Andrew Himmelfarb brought in the final two runs of the seventh when he singled to send home Sam Politan and Cody Pace. Montclair would score their twelfth and final run in the eighth when Kevin Miller singled in Matt Chotkowski. Montclair had another good offensive performance against William Patterson, collecting a total of 11 hits. With the win, MSU moved to 15-11. The Red Hawks play again on Friday, April 29 when Jersey City comes to MSU. The game will be played at Yogi Berra Stadium starting at 3:30 p.m.
Red Hawks Dominate PioneersSal Morrongiello
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The Montclair State baseball team played a two-day home-away set against William Patterson last Thursday and Friday. The Red Hawks beat down the Pioneers with a score of 10-5 in the first game at William Patterson. Montclair struck in the first when Michawl Boggi doubled in Jay Bionde, who singled and stole second earlier in the inning. Red Hawks starting pitcher Jonathan Torregroza started off his day by going 1-2-3 in the bottom of the first. Montclair had a big second inning that started when Jason Chesterman walked. Chesterman advanced to second on a wild pitch, then to third on an Anthony Bowns single. Matt Moreno singled to let center bringing in Chesterman. After the RBI, Andrew Himmelfarb got a bunt single to load the bases. With the bases loaded, Mickey McGraw lined into a double play, but Bowens was able to score. Kevin Bond came to the plate and the Pioneers made a pitch-ing change, bringing in Eric Villegas for Chris Mongelli. The pitching change did not matter, however, because Bond doubled in two runs. In the bottom of the second, Torregroza went 1-2-3 again. Both teams scored one run in the third inning. Montclair’s run came from a Matt Moreno single driving in Anthony Bowens. The Pioneer’s run came from a Scott Hanson double. Montclair then scored again in the fourth when Jay Bionde singled in Mickey McGraw. Neither team scored again until the seventh when Jason Chesterman singled in Cody Pace for MSU, and A.J Flores singled in Mike Moran for the Pioneers. Montclair scored two more in the ninth when Brooks Miller doubled in Mike Ercolano and Timothy Byron. William Patterson tried to make a comeback in the ninth when they scored three runs, but the Red Hawks were able to hold them off. Jonathan Torregroza improved his pitching record to 2-2 with his eight-inning performance consisting
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#2 Montclair State
Skyline Championship:
Saturday April 30Semifinals:
Wednesday April 27
#3 New York Maritime
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#4 Kean
#1 Farmingdale State
2011 Men’s Lacrosse Skyline Tournament
brought the ball to the opposing end. What followed was an exquisite exhibi-tion in game control. While not entirely continuous, the Red Hawks managed to keep possession for nearly six minutes. “We knew we had to posses the ball a lot in the fourth quarter,” freshman mid-fielder Rob Smith said after the game. “Possession kills their tempo and kills
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clock.” Even after the Red Hawks finally lost the ball, there was only 1:34 left in the game. Maritime only had a few chances left to tie the game and extend their sea-son. It what were frantic final seconds, Maritime came agonizingly close to scor-ing on two occasions. Alexander Korb
missed the initial shot with four seconds left, yet was stopped by MSU goalie Mark Glander on what would have been a spectacular behind-the-back goal with two seconds left. MSU were the winners, albeit by the slightest of margins. Up next for the Red Hawks is the Skyline Conference championship game away at Farmingdale State on Saturday
April 30th. Montclair State will be ready and waiting to clinch what could poten-tially be their third straight Skyline Conference title. Rob Smith echoed that sentiment after the game. “None of the seniors want to lose the Skyline title,” Smith said, “so it’s impor-tant we win that game.”
Senior defenders Dustin Malaszuk and Anthony Dzienkiewicz contain the Maritime attack in Wednesday night’s win. Jillian Keats I The Montclarion
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Red Hawks Prepare to K.O. Kean
Once again, Red Hawk women’s lacrosse find themselves in a familiar position at the Skyline Conference tour-nament. For the fourth time in five years, the Red Hawks are the reigning cham-pions of the Skyline, undefeated in the conference and 10-4 overall. After beat-ing Farmingdale State 20-9 in their final regular-season game, the Red Hawks look toward the postseason with confi-dence. “Defensively, in the beginning of the season, we weren’t clicking,” sophomore goalkeeper Tiffani Henderson said. “But now our defense is playing better than ever. We’re ready for the team that we have to play in the tournament”. That team is now Kean University. The Cougars (9-8 overall, 5-3 Skyline) ral-lied past Mount Saint Vincent Tuesday, beating them 21-16 to secure their spot in the semifinals. Senior Amanda South had 11 goals for the Cougars and tied the school record to keep Kean’s postseason alive. Along with South, the Red Hawks need to keep an eye on Lyndsey Cannon. The sophomore attacker from Delran, N.J. is the Cougars’ leading scorer and all-around aggressive leader. In Montclair’s last match-up with the team, Cannon had 10 of the 16 goals scored; however, that was not enough to top the Red Hawks. With her 69 goals and 16 assists so far this season, Cannon overshadowed South by 12 points. She has 68 draw con-trols and 37 ground balls, making her a prominent force across the boards. But the Red Hawks remain calm. Before heading into their game against number-one TCNJ last Friday in an NJAC match-up, junior attacker Cora Delfini said, “This game will only help us get better and improve as a team.” Montclair ultimately fell to the top seed, 18-5, and dropped their NJAC record to 2-1. No need to worry, though. With their well-rounded roster and versatile players, the Red Hawks are ready for
anything. Third-seeded conference rival Farmingdale State knocked off number-five Mount Saint Mary Tuesday night to help the Rams continue postseason play and advance to the semifinal round. They head to number-two Ramapo tonight to
take on the Roadrunners. During their regular season match-up, the Rams fell to Ramapo 13-11. Foutunately, the Red Hawks are no stranger to each of these teams, beating all three during the regular season. In the past four seasons, the Red Hawks
have taken the championship game from Ramapo and Kean, losing only to Farmingdale State in the 2009 season. Montclair hosts Kean tonight at Sprague Field at 7 p.m. Come support the Red Hawks on their road to the con-ference championship.
Senior attacker Kayla Henderson going for the ball in a game against York College earlier this season. Nelson DePasquale I The Montclarion
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Who’s Hot This Week
Jonathan TorregrozaPitcher — BaseballTorregrozza was named the NJAC Rookie Pitcher of the Week after allowing just seven hits and two runs in eight innings during the Red Hawks’ 10-5 win over William Paterson on Friday.
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Game of the WeekWomen’s Lacrosse
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Women’s Relay Team Breaks School Record at Ramapo
The MSU women’s track and field team hit their high point at last Friday’s Roadrunner Invitational at Ramapo, breaking the school record in the 4x100m relay en route to a third place finish in the event. The relay team of Heather Gearity, Ashadaya Patterson, Antonietta Altilio and Ashley Powell turned in a time of 49.35 seconds, breaking the old record of 49.70 seconds that was set in 1982. The team finished in third place in the event, behind teams from Southern Connecticut State and St. Peter’s. It’s been a long journey to the top for the MSU 4x100 relay team that started at the beginning of the season. The quar-tet has improved on its time in each of its five meets during the spring season. Their first meet at West Point in March saw Gearity, Powell, Altilio and Judline Tumson run a time of 51.48 seconds. With the exception of a hiccup in
tough conditions at the Dick Shea Open two weeks ago, the team’s time has improved each meet. But with Patterson being added to the team at Ramapo in place of Tumson and Powell running the anchor leg for the team, they seemed to finally hit their stride, putting up a time that was good enough to reach the ECAC provisional mark. The relay team’s extraordinary mark was the icing on a solid weekend for MSU track and field, as they contin-ued to tune up for the upcoming NJAC Championships. Gearity, who has already provisionally qualified for nationals in the 400m hurdles, finished in third place in the 400m dash. She finished with a time of 58.21, her best in the event so far this season. She was bested in the finals by Sophia Smellie, who breezed to victory with a time of 55.14. Patterson and freshman Krystal Ellis also had solid runs in the 100m hurdles. Patterson finished in fifth place with a time of 15.41 seconds, while Ellis was right behind her in sixth with a time of 15.60. On the men’s side, the throwers
starred as Mario Morrison-Bird guided the way for the second straight week. Morrison-Bird had a throw of 49.11m in the hammer, good enough to finish fourth in the competition. His teammate, Jon Tancer, led the Red Hawks in the shot put competition. Tancer was the best of the four MSU throwers competing in the event, finish-ing with a best throw of 13.79m. He fin-ished sixth overall out of 13 competitors. In the long jump event, sophomore Niyi Adenugba put up a fourth-place finish with a jump of 6.46m. Adenugba’s jump was bested by Issaic Patterson of Ramapo, who won the event with a jump of 6.81m. Even so, Adenugba’s jump was the longest of his outdoor career so far. The Red Hawks are just two weeks away from the biggest team meet of the season. They will be back at Ramapo on Saturday, May 7 for the NJAC Outdoor Championships. The meet will serve as the end of the season for some athletes and also as a last chance for many to qualify for the NCAA Championships that will take place over Memorial Day weekend in Delaware, Ohio.
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Baseball NJAC Overall Kean 12 - 2 29 - 5
Rowan 11 - 3 24 - 8 - 1
RU-Newark 9 - 5 19 - 13 Ramapo 7 - 5 25 - 7 MSU 7 - 5 15 - 12
TCNJ 7 - 5 21 - 8
W. Paterson 5 - 7 17 - 14 - 1
Stockton 4 - 8 18 - 12
RU-Camden 1 - 11 11 - 19
NJCU 1 - 13 6 - 27
Last Week:4/21 MSU 10, W. Paterson 54/22 MSU 12, W. Paterson 2
4/26 York 9, MSU 6
This Week4/29 vs NJCU 3:30 p.m.4/30 @ TCNJ (DH) 11:30 a.m.5/01 @ Stockton (DH) 11:30 a.m.
Men’s Lacrosse
Farmingdale 6 - 0 9 - 4
MSU 5 - 1 8 - 6
Maritime 4 - 2 7 - 8
Kean 3 - 3 8 - 6
Stockton 2 - 4 3 - 11
Mt. St. V 1 - 5 6 - 7
Mt. St. M. 0 - 6 2 - 13
Skyline Overall
Last Week4/22 MSU 9, Kean 8
4/27 MSU 4, Maritime 3
This WeekSkyline Championship
4/30 @ Farmingdale TBA
Women’s Lacrosse
MSU 8 - 0 10 - 4
Ramapo 7 - 1 10 - 4
Farmingdale 6 - 2 7 - 7
Kean 5 - 3 8 - 8
Mt. St. V 4 - 4 6 - 7
Mt. St. M 3 - 5 4 - 9
Bard 2 - 6 3 - 9
Maritime 1 - 7 2 - 10
Sage 0 - 8 0 - 9
OverallSkyline
Last Week4/22 TCNJ 18, MSU 5
This WeekSkyline Tournament - Semifinals
4/28 vs. Kean 7 p.m.
Softball NJAC OverallMSU 13 - 3 25 - 7W. Paterson 13 - 3 23 - 7Ramapo 12 - 4 26 - 6Rowan 12 - 4 26 - 9TCNJ 8 - 8 22 - 12RU-Camden 8 - 8 16 - 16Kean 7 - 9 9 - 23Stockton 4 - 12 14 - 18RU-Newark 2 - 14 9 - 25NJCU 1 - 15 12 - 24
Last Week4/22 MSU 4, RU-Camden 04/22 MSU 11, RU-Camden 0
4/26 MSU 1 , Ramapo 04/26 MSU 6, Ramapo 1
This Week4/28 vs. Polytechnic 3 p.m.4/30 vs. W. Paterson 1 p.m.
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ond, freshman Dana Amato hit a two-run homerun over the right field wall to give the Red Hawks an early 2-0 lead. Three batters later, Bergman scored, giving MSU a 3-0 lead, when Mozek singled up the middle. After calm second and third innings, MSU came back in the fourth with a bang. With Bergman, Amato and Gonzalez all on base, Hill blasted a grand slam to left center, giving the Red Hawks a 7-0 lead. Just as Rutgers-Camden let out a sigh of relief that the fourth inning was over, MSU scored four more runs in the fifth. Gonzalez singled to the right with
the bases loaded to make it 8-0. Soon after, sophomore Jenna Sardone scored when Amato reached on an error (9-0). Hill then drove in Gonzalez and junior Stephanie Szeliga with a single to center field (11-0). Hill is currently batting .300 with two homeruns and 15 RBIs. Hill commands the Red Hawks bullpen with a 0.78 ERA and her record stands at 15-3. She has accounted for 136 of the 174 Red Hawk strike outs and has allowed only one homerun. On Friday she proved why she has won NJAC Rookie Pitcher of the Week
five straight times. At the plate, Hill posted nine RBIs on five hits and on the mound, pitched 12 innings and struck out 10 batters while only walking one and allowing two hits. The Red Hawks are entering the final weekend of NJAC play tied with William Paterson for first place in the conference with a record of 13-3. They will play each other in a doubleheader on Saturday at 1 p.m. at MSU Softball Stadium. If either team sweeps the doubleheader they will earn home-field advantage in the NJAC Tournament and will host all of the later rounds of the tournament next weekend.
Senior attacker Kayla Henderson going for the ball in a game against York College earlier this season.
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Freshman pitcher Alex Hill is greeted at home plate during a game earlier this season. Hill became the eighth pitcher in MSU softball history to throw a perfect game Friday against Rutgers-Camden.
Men’s Lacrosse Advances to Title Game
In game one of Friday’s dou-bleheader, freshman pitcher Alex Hill took the mound in the same manner that she had in 18 starts earlier this season. However, Friday was different for Hill. Rutgers-Camden sent 21 batters to the plate. None of those 21 reached base. Hill helped the Red Hawks
to a 4-0 win in the game by tossing the eighth perfect game in school history and the first since 1990. MSU swept Rutgers-Camden with a 4-0 game one win and an 11-0 victory in game two. The Red Hawks’ doubleheader sweep had a lot to do with Hill, who went a combined 5-for-7 at the plate in addition to her per-fect game and throwing a two-hitter in game two with ease, thanks to a solid offense and two outstanding performances.
MSU got off to an early start in game one with an RBI double by Hill which brought in fresh-man Alisha Cumberton for the 1-0 lead. Two innings later, Hill struck again with an RBI single to left field, with scoring sopho-more Heather Bergman making it 2-0. To solidify their game one victory, the Red Hawks drove in two insurance runs. Hill received her third RBI when a single-turned-double brought in junior Shannon Mozek from
second base (3-0) and junior Priscilla Camacho scored on a single by senior Leslie Gonzalez (4-0). All the while, Hill terrorized the Rutgers-Camden lineup, mowing down hitter after hitter. The Scarlet Raptors did not hit a ball out of the infield until the fourth inning, and Hill struck out seven of 21 batters. The perfect game came off of a no-hitter that Hill threw against Kean the day before. The no-hitter against the Cougars
was the second of her career. Hill would end up throwing 23 straight hitless innings before Rutgers-Camden finally got a single in the second inning of game two. As if game one wasn’t enough, MSU won game two in an offen-sive onslaught. Montclair State recorded the win via mercy rule at the end of the fifth with an 11-0 lead. With Gonzalez on sec-
Picture Perfect
All of the things that usu-ally take place during a regular-season game get amplified come playoff time. The significance of even the most repetitive acts becomes more and more visible. Because of this, some falter at these circumstances while oth-ers rise to the occasion. Such was the tale for the MSU men’s lacrosse team last night, as they held on for a 4-3 victory over Maritime College in their Skyline Conference playoff game. It was a triumph that had all the characteristics of a play-off game: drama, tension, and increased intensity. Even after an early goal from Andrew Marklin gave the visi-tors a 1-0 lead in the first quar-ter, it did not send the Red Hawks into a panic — MSU came back and scored two goals. Robert Sinicola’s 18th goal of
the season leveled things and a goal by Matthew Prongay (his 20th of the season) gave the Red Hawks a 2-1 lead heading into the second quarter. Another goal from Prongay and an unas-sisted tally from Thomas Ring made it 4-1 at halftime. The third quarter saw Maritime wake from their slum-ber and claw their way back into the game. A goal at 53 seconds in from Matthew Messina gave them a of glimmer hope. Seth Collins’ 12th goal of the season built upon that earlier glimmer and made it a 4-3 game early in the fourth quarter. Inexplicably, Maritime would not get too many chances to tie up the game — not because of any offensive ineptitude on their part, but because of some brilliant possession play from the MSU offense. With around seven minutes left, MSU
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Senior defender Dustin Malaszuk fends off a Maritime attacker in the Red Hawks 4-3 semi-final round victory last night.