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AJR ‘Burns House Down’ at Spring Concert By Len La Rocca Distribution Manager
AJR’s Lead singer Jack Met jumped onto the darkened stage in his iconic fur-lined trapper hat as he teased the opening track, “Come Hang Out,” by mixing up the instrumental on a beat machine. “I’ll be there next time,” Met sang as the stage bursted with energy. The purple lights engulfed the stage with smoke, the lead singer danced across the set and the three brothers began to play. When Met introduced the band, which includes him and his two brothers, his comedic energy was immediately apparent. “That’s Adam, I’m Jack, that’s Ryan over there in the glasses … What was that? That was like the most sarcastic wave ever,” Met joked. “You don’t even give a shit with that wave.” The College Union Board’s spring concert was thumping with energy for headliner and indie pop sensation AJR and R&B singer and rapper PnB Rock, who opened for the band. Their music tore down the Recreation Center with many unforgettable
Met performs both original songs and covers of outside tracks.
performances of their hit songs on April 16 at 8 p.m. While PnB Rock appealed to rap lovers, AJR has taken charge in the pop music scene with hits like “Weak,” “Sober Up” and the famous number, “Burn The
House Down,” which has generated more than 88 million streams on Spotify. After the band finally made its way onstage, the group performed its hit song, “I’m Not Famous.” The extravagant
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combination of AJR’s sweetsounding, high pitched and intoxicating vocal melodies along with percussion, electric piano and trumpet made for an impactful performance. The band took a moment
‘Arrive Alive’ tour promotes safe driving
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Delta Zeta co-sponsors the event following the car crash last semester.
By Julia Marnin Staff Writer
Whether they were Mario Kart fanatics or Grand Theft Auto experts, nothing could prepare the students at the College for The Arrive Alive Tour’s car simulator. On Thursday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., students stopped by Alumni Grove during their usual
commute to class to test out a car simulator, which allowed them to experience the dangers of driving under the influence or while texting. The simulator was the main attraction of The Arrive Alive Tour, which was an event hosted by the Alcohol and Drug Education Program and the NJ Division of Traffic Safety and co-sponsored by Delta Zeta sorority.
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The event also raised awareness of distracted driving as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Although this is the fifth time the nationwide Arrive Alive Tour has visited the College, ADEP Director Joe Hadge believes last semester’s car crash near campus has made this issue much more personal for students. “The importance of
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drinking alcohol and not driving really hits home,” Hadge said. According to Heidi Martinez, Arrive Alive’s safe driving awareness instructor, drunk driving is the leading cause of car accidents for 18 to 22-year-olds. “It kills 10,000 people every year,” she said. Arrive Alive’s distracted driving simulator used a real car for students to sit inside, put on goggles that impaired their vision and choose between a simulation of driving drunk, high on marijuana or while texting. Drivers could then control the simulated car with the wheel, gas pedal and brakes while watching the screen to see where they were going. “The simulation is as accurate as we can make it and it’s a real car that we travel in,” Martinez said. According to Martinez,
during the set to interact with students and have some fun with each other. “What I wanna do is take a minute and point out people in the crowd that I’ve seen this far in the show,” Met said. “I had my eye on someone. It’s you in the glasses over there. I was noticing those glasses and they’re so bizarre looking. I think Ryan would look so good in those glasses. Pass those glasses up here.” The bright yellow glasses were soon passed up, and its look on the AJR brother made the crowd burst with laughter. This humor continued as the lead singer himself tried them on much to the audience’s amusement. The brothers kept up this high energy throughout the night. They performed songs from their album “The Click” as well as covers of outside tracks such as “All Star” by Smash Mouth and even the theme song to the popular sitcom, “The Office.” To close the show, the lead singer took the audience on a behind-the-scenes journey of how the brothers make their beats. After a combination of see MUSIC page 15
Leadership summit boosts female empowerment By Caleigh Carlson Staff Writer “Empowered women empower women” — this popular statement holds much truth in society, while also summarizing the purpose behind the College’s first annual Women’s Student Leadership Summit, held on April 17 in the Education Building Room 212. The event, led by TCNJ Women in Business President Elizabeth Kelly, featured guest speaker Casey De Stefano, a performance coach who joined the stage with a clear purpose of motivating the room. Written in its mission, The Women in Business club empowers fellow women and leads a supportive network at the College. It aims to prepare students by engaging in leadership strategies that enrich their professional and personal lives, focusing on the strength and grace it takes to be a powerful female in the workplace. As a mother and author of “Women with Balls in the Air,” Casey De Stefano works to help women achieve a successful work-life balance and had endless insight to offer on the subject. She also spoke of her 20-year experience in the television and film industry and how she managed to succeed in a male-dominated profession. The key to her success was building
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Alumnus’ distinctive career merges art, business
Faller encourages students to make independent academic decisions.
By Camille Furst News Editor
Students and faculty gathered in Mayo Concert Hall on April 17 at 4 p.m. to hear what College alumnus Bryan Faller (’09) had to say. When Faller attended the College, he switched his major from biology to art and art history, which helped him garner a wide range of skills and use the interdisciplinary knowledge to his advantage. Now working in New York City as a professional art investor and financial advisor, he stresses the importance of interdisciplinary thinking, both in college and throughout one’s career. Faller said that he was able to use his degree in art history and his M.B.A. from Rutgers Business School to combine all of his
interests and turn his passion into a career. “I love biology, but … I realized there’s a whole other set of skills that I’d like to explore before taking on that vocation,” he said. “How am I going to create an experience where I’m educated (and) explore all of those concepts? Who do I want to be and how do I get there?” His parents were not supportive of the switch at first. Coming from a family deeply involved in business and finance, Faller said his parents were “horrified” when he first told them he was switching to a major in art and art history, but he did not let that stop him. He then explained why majoring in art and its potential for interdisciplinary studies would grant him more fulfillment
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down the road. By combining business with art, he was able to succeed in expanding his academic horizons, which allowed him to achieve a career down the road. “It was a much richer conversation for me,” Faller said. “I think biology is a very rich conversation … but to have something so interdisciplinary — you’re reaching from history, you’re reaching from politics, you’re reaching from engineering, marketing … (it’s) a much more engaging experience.” Throughout the discussion, Faller noted similarities between the art industry and the other industries, such as business and biology — specifically, the way in which each industry has its own distinct disciplines. He presented different
works of art with which he has dealt and emphasized the need to see each work as separate and distinct, which he equated to other industries outside of art. “Each artist and each work is its own separate discipline,” Faller said. “Each group, each artist, each market is completely different — the same way that the energy markets are different, the bio markets are different, aerospace … so as an investor, it was a very easy translation from art history. You’re able to translate across disciplines.” Although he focused on interdisciplinary studies throughout his time at the College, Faller attributed his most valuable job experience to his time working at Starbucks when he was getting his M.B.A from the Rutgers Business School. “I got a job at Starbucks because I was so poor and didn’t know what to do,” he said. “I never learned more than working at Starbucks. I never worked harder for $9 an hour. I think it’s important — learning about business, people, being kind to people. It’s exceptionally important because it doesn’t end.” Faller then opened up the conversation and began taking questions from the audience. Many students who had questions at the discussion were art majors. One student, Haley Mosseri, a junior fine arts major, sought advice from Faller concerning the business side of the art industry. In response to questions concerning the convergence of art and business, Faller stressed the importance of studying business to anyone interested in pursuing fine arts. “I thought it was really eyeopening because as a fine art major I’m more focused on the art side, whereas I hadn’t really thought as much about the
economics and business side,” Mosseri said. “Seeing how important that is, I want to make sure that before I graduate, I get more of an understanding on the business aspect of the art market.” Freshman history and secondary education dual major Lucy Fleischmann also found Faller’s points to be eye-opening. “A lot of times, society sees people as either science and business or humanities,” Fleischmann said. “I think this was a great example of (how) you can do both and you can succeed with both.” Faller left the audience with one last piece of advice — to “get comfortable being uncomfortable.” “Know your limits, but knowing this is uncharted territory — that’s where the value is,” he said. “We all are constantly struggling in the world. There’s a struggle to be interesting enough. I want you guys as students to be able to talk, to have a conversation, to engage across disciplines. It’s being able to be outside of yourself, and to have … enough insight to say, ‘I need to change. I need to grow. I need to evolve.’”
“I think it’s important — learning about business, people, being kind to people. It’s exceptionally important because it doesn’t end.”
—Bryan Faller
College alumnus (’09)
Unknown suspect vandalizes memorial wall Student reports stolen cash from unsecured Fitness Center locker By Raquel Sosa-Sanchez Columnist More vandalism occurs at campus memorial site On April 9 at approximately 8:18 a.m., Campus Police was dispatched to a memorial wall on campus on a report of criminal mischief. Upon arrival, Campus Police met with the reporting individual. He reported that he had checked on the memorial on April 8 at approximately 8 p.m. and the memorial had been “untouched.” However, at approximately 7:54 a.m. the following morning, he had received a phone call alerting him that the memorial had been vandalized. Campus Police observed that some of the flags surrounding the memorial had been pulled up from the ground and knocked over. Two out of three of the reported signs appeared to be missing,
according to the reporting individual. The only present sign was pulled up from the ground and read “Don’t make memorials to guilt trip women” on the back. The reporting individual was advised to contact Campus Police if the memorial was vandalized again. Campus Police proceeded to take pictures of the scene for evidence. The case remains open. Another report of theft in Fitness Center On April 10 at approximately 8:45 p.m., Campus Police was contacted on account of a report of theft. The student who reported the theft said that he went to the Campus Town Fitness Center to exercise earlier in the day between approximately 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. He reported that upon entering the
Fitness Center, he proceeded to the men’s locker room and placed his backpack in an unsecured locker on the left-hand side of the locker room. He stated that he had placed his wallet underneath a textbook at the bottom of his backpack and then proceeded to the gym area. Upon return to the locker room at approximately 10 a.m., he had not seen any cause for suspicion. At approximately 5 p.m., the victim noticed that $35 in cash was missing from his wallet. In his account to Campus Police, the student said that he had seen a white, college-aged male in the locker room at the time he had initially arrived at approximately 9 a.m. Campus Police checked the security footage of the area, but the search yielded negative results.
The case remains open. Artwork missing from IMM Building On April 11 at approximately 5 p.m., Campus Police was contacted on account of a report of stolen property. The reporting student stated that his artwork had been stolen from the Art and Interactive Multimedia Building. He said that he had last seen his artwork on April 4 at approximately 4:50 p.m. on a wall near room 102 of the building. However, at approximately 9 a.m. on April 10, the student noticed his artwork missing during one of his classes. The artwork, which is currently valued at approximately $3, was described as a oak wooden pixelated Pac-Man that measured at 12 by 18 inches. Campus Police checked on security footage of the area but it yielded negative results. The student was advised to contact Campus Police with any updates. The art piece remains missing.
Women / Summit leaders share essentials for success Speaker attributes career to positivity, religion
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continued from page 1 interpersonal skills, no matter what environment she found herself in. “If you leave with nothing else today, it must be the importance of building relationships,” De Stefano said. “Becoming a master of building relationships will do wonders in both your personal and professional careers.” Much of the discussion that followed centered around the idea of the power that strong relationships can have in one’s life. When the room opened for questions, many of the attendees asked about working with male mentors in the field and avoiding getting stuck in a belittling environment. “You set the standards at the beginning of any job,” De Stefano said. “Start trusting your instincts if you haven’t already. And remember that asking the right questions can make all the difference.” The next topic that surfaced was one regarding this generation and its tendency to be allotted a more flexible work space and hours. De Stefano reaffirmed for the young women that such flexibility is nothing to be ashamed of, and
actually crucial to one’s well being. She added that as a result, employees actually have more energy and motivation in the office. “You always want to walk in with a solution,” De Stefano said when questioned how to approach one’s boss in such situations. “It’s important to remember that your goal is to provide value, adding to the lives of both mentors and colleagues.” At the conclusion of the talk, the group of female students were encouraged to share their experiences with their fellow attendees. The next speaker to take the mic was the president of WIB herself. Liz Kelly, a junior economics major, talked about how she has attained such success being an empowered female. “It started out physical for me, because there was a time when I was weak and unhappy, and I just wanted to be strong,” she said. “But then, it was more than that. I started strengthening my mind. Then something was missing, and I started strengthening my spirit. And then I felt that there was so much goodness in me, I was overflowing, and I felt I had a purpose to give that
goodness out.” Kelly discussed what it means to be confident in one’s self and others, and how to live that out each day. She attributed her current success and positivity to another essential element in her life — her faith in God. “It’s everything,” she said. “Jesus is the center of my life. Specifically for this event, the scripture that I’ve based everything off of is Proverbs 31:2526. The first verse is all about having dignity and confidence in the future, and the second half is all about leading others with kindness.” Kelly went on to add how being grateful also helps her achieve inner fulfillment. She explained how she often writes down things for which she is grateful, and that this morning she was grateful she had spilled an entire cup of coffee on herself. “I needed to be reminded to be mindful today and be present, and to stop going 10 steps ahead of myself,” she said. Driven by her faith and personal experiences regarding health and wellness, Kelly successfully works to remain optimistic while also inspiring those around her. A prime example of what
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Kelly says her faith plays a major role in her success.
such a mindset can do, De Stefano also left the young women with much to consider at the conference’s conclusion. Perhaps one of the most important of these elements was
the power of versatility. “There is going to be a time in your life when you change your career,” De Stefano said. “But everything you do will help your next step. I promise you.”
SFB fully funds AAA retreat, Lion’s Eye Magazine ASFA receives funding for annual banquet
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Members vote on funding for ‘The Healing Power of Humor.’
By John McCarthy Staff Writer
The Student Finance Board fully funded five organizations and tabled one other during its meeting on April 17. The Association of Students for Africa was fully funded of $895.54 for its “V Banquet,” which is the fifth iteration of the club’s annual event and will feature authentic African food, African music and performances to celebrate the organization’s accomplishments. After receiving partial funding last week, ASFA will use this week’s funding for utensils and drinks, including glass soda bottles. “Glass coke bottles are common around regions in Africa,” said Tiffany
Thimba, a senior sociology major and president of ASFA. “It’s very special for people who participate in the event.” The “V Banquet” will take place in the Decker Social Space from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on May 4. The Asian American Association received a full fund of $1,294.00 for its retreat to Cape May. The members of AAA will drive down to Cape May to discuss their plans for the future, review their financial reports and ensure a smooth transition into next year. “We want to discuss what we have done and what we can do moving forward,” said Kim Tang, a junior communication studies major and secretary of AAA. The funding will go toward transportation, housing and food. The retreat
will take place from May 3 to May 5. The College’s literary magazine, The Lion’s Eye, was fully funded $2,000 that will go toward printing copies of its spring edition. The organization plans to print 325 to 350 copies of the magazine. The magazine accepts poetry and short stories, as well as visual art work including photos and paintings. The Lion’s Eye will continue to accept work until the May 1 deadline. Alpha Kappa Psi’s event, “The Healing Power of Humor,” was fully funded $2,660. Co-sponsored by the College’s Counseling and Psychological Services, the event will feature Stuart Robert Shaw, also known as Dr. Humor, who will give an interactive presentation on how to cope with stress and cultivate a positive environment. Shaw has received degrees in education, psychology, special education and law throughout his academic career, and is the chief executive of the National Association for the Humor Impaired. “With everything that’s happened this past year, we want to give students a way to deal with stress,” said Nishma Shah, a senior biology major and Alpha Kappa Psi member. The event will take place at Mayo Concert Hall on May 8 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PRISM’s event, “Big Gay Nooner,” was tabled for funding. “Big Gay Nooner” aims to celebrate diversity on campus and promote acceptance for gender and sexuality of
all people. There will be food, music and other activities to make for a fun relaxed setting. The Arter’s Market, a stand selling student made art ran by the Rebel Art Movement, will accompany the event. The market gives students the opportunity to sell their crafted artwork and publicize their pieces. The catering service, “Any Excuse for a Party,” was to provide face painting and snack stands as their sole source for the event. The board determined that the of a lack of a quote was enough to table the funding, and that the services provided by “Any Excuse for a Party” were not distinct to that catering service alone, making it not a viable sole source. However, PRISM is looking into other vendors, and will still be running the event on May 1 on Green Lawn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The board fully funded Medicine, Education and Development for Low Income Families $4,266.99 for its event, “A Taste of South America.” The event will feature a variety of South American themed food and performances with a focus on Peruvian culture. At the meeting on April 3, the club’s funding for catering from El Tule, a Mexican-Peruvian combo restaurant, was tabled for lack of a quote. However, this week, an invoice was provided. The event was held on Monday, April 22 in the Brower Student Center Room 225 West from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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Administrators offer leadership advice to students
Wardle discusses how to learn from constructive criticism.
By Len La Rocca Distribution Manager
The Office of Student Involvement’s Fraternity and Sorority Life discussed the price of being a leader at its event, “The Leader That Could And Did” on Thursday, April 18 at 8 p.m. in the Brower Student Center Room 216. Student leaders and leaders-intraining gathered to soak in tips as they gear up to tackle the future
obstacles involved with organizational leadership. Jessica Snell, the interim coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and Aimee Wardle, the assistant director of Fraternity and Sorority life, presented on how to maneuver and plan events as an organization’s leader. The two speakers began by telling students to take note of the good habits of the leaders in their own lives, as well as areas where they need improvement, and learn
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from their mistakes. “I’ve had people do it well for me and I’ve had people do it not so well for me, but I still look up to them,” Wardle said. “It’s really important to look at ... not the great things and kind of figure out how you would’ve done it differently.” Snell and Wardle discussed how leadership could be uncomfortable at times, and how crucial it is to get used to feeling this way.
Vital Signs: Taking care of sunburnt skin
Reapplying sunscreen is important for preventing sunburns. By Anna Kellaher Columnist As the weather gets warmer, you’ll hopefully be spending more time outside. Sunny days are great, but they can leave you with a sunburn if you don’t use proper protection. Prevention from sunburn is always the best option, but sometimes you might find yourself a little red at the end of the day. Here is what the American Academy of Dermatology recommends to help you recover from a sunburn. As soon as you notice a sunburn starting, get out of the sun and preferably stay inside. To help relieve pain, take periodic cool baths or showers. Pat yourself dry instead of rubbing and leave a little bit of water on your skin. Use moisturizer to trap the water in to help reduce the dryness of your skin. Using a moisturizer that contains aloe vera or soy can help soothe the skin. Do not apply products that end in “-caine,” such as the topical anesthetic, Benzocaine.
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These products can further irritate the skin and have the potential to cause an allergic reaction. Taking aspirin or ibuprofen will help to reduce swelling, redness and discomfort if your skin gets irritated. Sunburnt skin draws fluid to the skin’s surface and away from the rest of the body. To avoid dehydration, you should drink extra water to compensate for this side effect. Second-degree sunburns will cause blisters on the skin. Allow these blisters to heal on their own — popping the blisters will interrupt the skin-healing process and opens the skin to potential infection. While the skin is recovering, take extra precautions to protect it from getting burnt again. The best option is to wear clothing that covers your skin when outdoors. As you spend more time enjoying the warm weather, remember that the best way to avoid a sunburn altogether is by applying and reapplying sunscreen and keeping yourself covered from the sun with hats and clothing.
“Practice things that make you uncomfortable,” Wardle said. “I know Jess mentioned that she wasn’t comfortable with public speaking — so was I.” Being uncomfortable is one of the prices of leadership, Wardle explained. She found that through practice, she was able to push past the awkwardness and succeed in situations that made her nervous, such as speaking in front of an audience or having to fire an employee. “I was like, alright, I have to work on this, put myself out there in an uncomfortable position, be afraid to clam up and sweat in front of people,” Snell said. Understanding that no one is perfect was a crucial point made by the presenters. They emphasized the need to be able to improve through constructive criticism. “Be open to feedback and criticism and use it to grow,” Wardle said. “This is a big key one. I hate confrontation and I lumped criticism in with that when I was in college. I was just like, ‘I don’t wanna hear what you have to say because it’s gonna make me feel (like) I’m doing a crappy job.’ In reality it’s that you’re doing a good job and here’s how you can do something better.” The word ‘no’ and its application to a leadership lifestyle was another subtle key to sustaining success, according to Wardle.
“Know that it’s okay to say the word ‘no,’” she said. “You do not have to say ‘yes’ to everything. At some point you will learn ... you will burn yourself out so quickly.” Wardle showed the students in the audience that saying ‘no’ can be articulated lightly and effectively. She explained that by simply declining a task and realizing the amount of work one person can handle, the leader is not letting others down, but is instead delegating work when appropriate. “TCNJ students are usually so over-involved and, while it’s a really great thing … we tend to burn out,” Snell said. The students in the audience found Wardle and Snell’s advice about being a strong and effective leader to be inspiring. “It taught me that you don’t have to be the loudest person in the room to make a difference,” said Casey Hendrickson, a junior communication studies major. While most success stories begin from the bottom, the duo sent the crowd on its way with the advice to climb the ladder to leadership opportunities. “Look for opportunities to advance yourself and your organization,” Snell said. “Whether you have a title or anything, look for ways to advance — always finding new ways to push an organization, but also yourself as a professional.”
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LALDEF advocates for local immigrants By Liya Davidov Staff Writer
The Bonner El Centro Team organized an informative presentation on immigration and how it has evolved over the past decade on April 17 at 1 p.m. in the Education Building Room 113. The Bonner El Centro Team presented along with guest speaker Adriana Abizadeh, the executive director of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, a social impact organization based in Trenton that advocates for civil rights of the Latin American community. LALDEF educates the Mercer County region in cross-cultural understanding and facilitates access to health care and education. The Bonner El Centro Team works with the Trenton community and teaches English as a Second Language classes twice a week to the Hispanic population. The team presented first, beginning with facts about youth immigration. According to the Bonner team presenters, there are roughly 106 million Latino and Caribbean immigrants between 15 and 24 years old in the U.S. Primary education rates for that demographic exceed 93 percent. However, those rates drop significantly once those children reach secondary and higher education. According to the team, roughly 56 percent of both male and female immigrants have a secondary education, while at most only 9 percent of
them experience higher education. The presenters also talked about why immigrants were motivated to live in the U.S. Most want to live a life with better financial security –– that includes having access to a variety of jobs –– and others come to realize a personal goal or start a new life for themselves. The Bonner team talked about detainment centers and explained how Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s reported abuse of power is causing unnecessary detainment of immigrants. According to the presentation, detainment centers do not have any enforced standards regarding medical treatment, mental health care, religious services or access to telephones for immigrants. “ICE’s mission is to protect America from cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threatens national security and public safety,” a Bonner team member said. “While this might be true in some cases, it is also very false in a lot of other cases.” A detailed discussion of the process of citizenship for immigrants was another key topic brought up during the event. The citizenship process involves green card eligibility, two tests about United States Civics and the English language and a nonrefundable $725 fee for the application. “My aunt went through the same process of applying for a green card, and I saw how long it took her,” said freshman
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Representatives discuss the green card eligibility and citizenship process.
chemistry major and audience member Kimberly Jarquin and an audience member. “My mom is also an immigrant. This was the opportunity for me to learn.” The last segment of the Bonner team’s presentation revolved around the types of trauma that arise before, during and after immigration. Poverty and economic hardship, poor domestic social services and violence influence pre-migratory trauma while loss of family and community, extreme physical hardship and violence influence trauma during immigration. Post-migratory trauma involves factors such as poor quality detention centers and legal vulnerability. The second presentation by
Abizadeh continued the discussion on citizenship that the Bonner team had begun. “What we have seen from 2004 until now is increased attention, increased enforcement,” Abizadeh said in reference to LALDEF’s work. There is a misconception that it takes no more than three years to become a legal permanent resident in the U.S., she explained. There is a 10 to 11-year window to become a legal permanent resident, as well as an additional five years afterward needed to become a citizen. “I think in mainstream America, there is this poorly thought-out idea that immigrants have all these pathways to adjust status,” Abizadeh said. “It’s not that simple…the
majority of the people that I consult in a year have no recourse. There is no way for them to adjust status.” Some attending students found the topic matter interesting due to their personal connection to immigration. “It was surprising to come here and find out how much I didn’t know, especially because I come from a background where both my parents are undocumented immigrants and it just hits home,” said Saray Ramos, a freshman international studies and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies double major. “This is something I’m very passionate about and I hope to someday in the future get to work with the immigrant community.”
Keep promotes ambition amongst students
Adjunct office hours resolution passes SG vote
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Left: SG listens to Keep’s lecture regarding career development opportunities. Right: The general body stresses the importance of mandated office hours. By Alexandra Shapiro Columnist Student Government held a presentation by Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs William Keep and debated on a resolution at its meeting on April 17. SG began the meeting by welcoming Keep, who spoke to the general body about the advancement of student ideas. “How many of you want to change the world?” Keep said. “How many of you want to change the world in the same direction?” He acknowledged that all students at the College have different goals and plans for their future, and emphasized the role students have in achieving their career goals.
“The best idea does not always win — good ideas die all the time,” Keep said. Keep informed the general body of ways to gain the attention of employers and other potential career opportunities on campus, which include asking questions and being open to change and self-assessment. Keep believes there are seven traits each student must build upon — ambition, energy, focus, self-knowledge, confidence, empathy for others and the capacity to tolerate conflict. According to Keep, students at the College have to be comfortable sharing their ideas with other people in order to grow and discover opportunities.
Next, SG began a debate on resolution R-S2019-05, “In support of modifying the adjunct faculty office hours policy at The College of New Jersey.” The resolution requires that adjunct faculty members must have at least two office hours per week as opposed to the current policy where adjunct professors have no requirements for holding office hours. SG argued that if adjunct professors teach courses that are major requirements, they must be able to host office hours in order to foster an understanding of their major core curriculum. College students utilize office hours often as an academic resource or to resolve concerns regarding course
content, assignment reviews and general feedback. After a vote by the general body, the bill passed and will be moving to the Steering Committee, which will review the adjunct faculty office hours policy. The Class of 2021 will be selling Tshirts from Monday, April 29 to Tuesday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Brower Student Center. The class council will be sending an email to sophomores next week regarding the sale. The Class of 2022 placed an order for the freshmen class apparel, which should be arriving next week. The Class of 2022 is also holding a flavor ice fundraiser at Alumni Grove on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Nation & W rld
Buttigieg officially declares 2020 presidential campaign
The mayor is competing against 18 candidates. By Monica Vitting Staff Writer
On April 14, The New York Times reported that Pete Buttigieg, the Democratic mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has officially announced his 2020 campaign for president. If elected, the 37-year-old will be the youngest president in U.S. history.
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South Bend was hit hard by the recession, having once been an industrial powerhouse. In 2011, South Bend was put on Newsweek’s list of dying American cities. Buttigieg, who took office in 2012, claims to have helped the city recover from a struggling economy, according to The New York Times. Out of the former presidents,
Buttigieg has the most military experience since George H. W. Bush, according to The New York Times. Buttigieg, an openly gay man, would also be the first openly gay American president. In addition to those potential milestones, Buttigieg raised $1 million within four hours of his campaign announcement, CNBC reported. The latest poll revealed that Buttigieg filled the “No. 3 slot with 9 percent” and is right behind former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt. Buttigieg identifies as a political progressive and, as a millennial himself, his message is “to claim leadership of millennial Americans.” He has not officially released his proposed policies, but he has appeared in various interviews on television describing the need to address “‘the business end’ of climate change.” In his announcement speech, Buttigieg championed
many progressive values such as healthcare for all, racial justice and consumer protection. Buttigieg does face a few challenges. He lacks a deep political record, his highest office having been mayor of South Bend, Indiana. However, Buttigieg counters this point by referencing John F. Kennedy, who was also once seen as too young for office, as reported by CBS. According to The New York Times, Buttigieg’s record as a two-term mayor has started to raise some questions. Buttigieg’s campaign relies on his assertion of “reversing economic free fall in South Bend, once an industrial powerhouse that in 2011 was named by Newsweek one of America’s top 10 ‘dying cities.’” Black and Hispanic residents of South Bend, who represent 40 percent of the city’s population, feel left out and have not “benefited from the city’s post-recession growth,” The New York
Times reported. Regina Williams-Preston, who is running in municipal elections to replace Buttigieg, stated that it’s hard for her to “‘say this is a turnaround city.’” The New York Times reported that Preston said that she is looking forward to the change, including the black and Hispanic community, as well as the impoverished. However, she stated that “prosperity has not flowed equally. ‘Over half the people in our community who are working — it’s their dollars that you’re investing — are not feeling a return on their investment.’” Buttigieg is joining a pool of 19 Democratic candidates. Since announcing his 2020 campaign, he has been covered heavily by the press and has appeared on CBS within the past week. Although Buttigieg has not released his proposed policies, many have already showed their allegiance to him through donations.
Notre Dame fire destroys historical roof, spire By Ariel Steinsaltz Staff Writer
On April 15, the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris caught fire, destroying the spire that sat atop the centuries-old building and burning through its wooden roof, according to The New York Times. Although the fire was believed to be accidental, Benjamin Mouton, the architect who designed the fire safety system of the cathedral, said that officials mistook how quickly the oak beams in the roof would burn, and that they had built a delay into the fire alarm system. The cathedral had been under renovation and the cause of the fire has not yet been officially determined, The New York Times reported. It has since been suggested that the cause of the fire was “an electrical short-circuit” in an elevator and that a computer glitch may have contributed by showing the fire in the wrong place. The flames were believed to have started at the base of the spire, according to CBS News. The cathedral caught fire after 6 p.m. Paris time, and 500 firefighters spent nearly five hours fighting the blaze. By 11 p.m., the cathedral had been mostly
preserved, including the two iconic bell towers, although two-thirds of the roof was gone. French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the cathedral would be rebuilt, according to The New York Times. After the fire cleared, people assessed the damage to the cathedral and the many works of art that it contained. The overall structure of the building was still intact, except for the roof and spire. Since the bell towers survived the blaze, most of the bells were believed to have survived too, including the Emmanuel bell, the cathedral’s main bell and a 15th-century relic, according to Slate. The copper statues that sat atop the cathedral were saved, having been removed from the building as a part of the renovation project. Many of the paintings and other artwork inside were also rescued from the blaze. The grand organ in the church was intact, but was believed to have suffered water damage. The iconic stained-glass rose windows also survived the fire, according to Slate. Since the fire, nearly $1 billion dollars has been raised towards the rebuilding efforts of the cathedral. Meanwhile, there have been negative reactions worldwide to the amount of money raised, with some
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saying that the money could instead be used to solve the world’s social issues, USA Today reported. Officials have said that $1 billion will likely not be enough for all of the necessary repairs, while architects say that despite Macron’s five-year promise, rebuilding the cathedral could take decades, according to USA Today.
Mueller report finds no evidence of collusion against Trump
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The Special Counsel leaves the decision to charge Trump to Congress. By Viktoria Ristanovic Nation & World Editor
On Thursday, April 18, Special Counsel Robert Mueller released his official
448-paged report, according to Vox. The report was split into parts, one of which focuses on the connection between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia, and the other part
on the 10 “‘episodes’” where Mueller stated there was “‘potential evidence of obstruction,’” Vox reported. Mueller reported that the investigation did not find enough evidence to charge Trump with obstruction of justice. However, he did uncover multiple instances where Trump attempted to shut down the investigation, and discovered they were unsuccessful mainly due to the president’s employees not carrying out his orders, according to CNBC. Mueller wrote that the president’s “‘efforts to influence the investigation were mostly unsuccessful, but that is largely because the persons who surrounded the President declined to carry out orders or accede to his requests,’” Vox stated. However, CNBC reported that Attorney General William Barr had cleared the president of the obstruction charges before Mueller’s official release. Trump’s attorneys also stated that the report proves his innocence. According to Vox, the report did not show
evidence of conspiracy, but there were some areas of potential collusion, such as former Trump campaign officials Paul Manafort and Rick Gates giving polling information to a Russian oligarch whom Gates believed to be a spy for the Kremlin. Mueller concluded that “‘Congress has authority to prohibit a President’s corrupt use of his authority in order to protect the integrity of the administration of justice,’” which ultimately leaves the final decision in the hands of Congress, Vox reported. However, former White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart accused Barr of lying about the Mueller report on Monday morning, Fox News reported. “‘What he did was an incredible disservice to the country,’” he stated on CNN, according to Fox News. “‘The way he withheld the report and then on three separate occasions told the American public this is what the report says. So that everybody read it in that frame of mind. The fact is the report said just the opposite.’”
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Editorial
Students should find time to decompress
Each night after a long day of classes and school-related activities, I go home to do what I have been looking forward to all day — watching the Yankees game. Knowing I can get in bed, relax and enjoy some baseball helps get me through my day. On days when classes are stressful, I have exams or anything else that may be going on, it is a pleasure to destress and take my mind off school. Baseball has always been a passion of mine. Since I was born and raised in New York, I am a huge Yankees fan. I try to watch every game I can. Baseball season starts in March, so it is challenging to keep up with both school and my passion for baseball. Students need to take time to enjoy the little things in life. College students are under so much pressure to get good grades, participate in extracurricular activities, find a job — the list goes on. It is important for not only physical health, but mental health as well, that students take a step away from school for as little as 20 minutes a day. When I watch a Yankees game, I get so engulfed in the action. Who will win? Will I see my favorite player hit a home run? Everything else disappears for a while and I become completely entrenched in the game. I sit on the edge of my seat when Aaron Judge makes an astonishing play, I hold my hand over my mouth when the opposing team scores. It is something that I will always look forward to, even if the Yankees don’t win every game. It’s important to find something you love to pass the time with, whether that’s reading a book, going for a walk, exercising or watching a baseball game. It doesn’t matter what your passion is — how big or small — just that you let yourself enjoy it. As a freshman in college, I have experienced how stressful and hard college life can be. I’ve started to reward myself for getting through a tough school day by enjoying something I usually wouldn’t make time for — a baseball game. Going home and doing practically nothing for a little while is like a pat on the back or a reward for my hard work.
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“We all are constantly struggling in the world. There’s a struggle to be interesting enough. I want you guys as students to be able to talk, to have a conversation, to engage across disciplines. It’s being able to be outside of yourself, and to have … enough insight to say, ‘I need to change. I need to grow. I need to evolve.’” — Bryan Faller (’09) Art investor and financial advisor
“As a music scene and general culture, we’ve done a decent job talking about mental health, but not necessarily the best way to treat that. It can be hard to ask for help. Make sure to check up on people and ask yourself how you are.” — Dustin Reinink Drummer for The Weak Days
“That’s Adam, I’m Jack, that’s Ryan over there in the glasses … What was that? That was like the most sarcastic wave ever. You don’t even give a shit with that wave.” — Jack Met
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Opinions
Students should appreciate historic monuments
Fundraising efforts to rebuild the Notre Dame cathedral are gaining traction. By Richard Miller On April 15, a massive fire broke out beneath the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. By the time the fire had been completely put out, which was 15 hours after it began, the building’s spire and most of its roof was destroyed and its upper walls were severely damaged. This was particularly devastating because the cathedral is one of the most widely recognized symbols of the city and the most visited monument in all
of Paris. After the fire, a fundraising effort was launched, which has raised more than $700 million, according to the Philanthropy News Digest, and garnered the support of President Donald Trump. Although the president’s quick response caused some backlash online, with commentators arguing that past relief efforts should have received equal support from him, the situation raises a greater point — historical monuments are of the utmost importance and we must do everything in
our power to preserve and protect them. Monuments serve as a time capsule to different parts of culture that have lasted hundreds of years. A culture is much richer when it has a tangible connection to the past, and preserving the history of a place through its significant historic resources gives a community its distinct character. The design and architecture of old structures and historical sites often present a view of the time period and culture from when they were constructed. Historic monuments provide a link to the roots of a community and its people. There are also economic benefits to preserving these monuments. The National Park Service, which manages several national monuments around the country, estimates that visitors to the state’s national parks and monuments spent $108.4 million in communities near monuments. The tourism boost that monuments give these communities can help lead to an increase in jobs in surrounding areas as well as opportunities for upkeep within the monuments themselves. Monuments also help teachers and students engage in history in a more active way by actively participating in conservation and protection. The monuments are physical embodiments of history, and when teachers take an abstract concept and connect it to a physical landmark, students are often more interested and feel more connected to the past. There is also a social element to these monuments. Monuments help bring a sense of pride to a community, making an environment more distinct, vibrant and lively. The preservation of monuments can be a stabilizing force in bringing communities together. Every monument has an important story to tell and each monument has the power to educate a whole new generation of people. We all benefit from sharing our history and developing a sense of cultural respect through both preserving and supporting monuments.
Letter to the Editor: Students for Life respond to controversy
Dear Editors,
As students passed Green Lawn between April 3-10, they likely noticed a display titled, “The Memorial for the Unborn.” This memorial featured hundreds of pink and blue flags, with each flag representing the 10 abortions that occur every month in New Jersey. Unfortunately, this display was vandalized on three separate occasions during the week. When it was vandalized for the third time, all of the flags were stolen. As an executive board member of the club, I would personally like to clarify the meaning behind this display and the values of TCNJ Students for Life. “The Memorial for the Unborn” is a display that is meant to raise awareness of women and abortion. The number of abortions in New Jersey alone is a startling number. According to The Guttmacher Institute, 46 percent of abortions are performed on women younger than 25 years old. This display is not meant to shame or guilt-trip women in any regard. Our club and its members are passionate about helping women, and people in general, that are in need. As a society and a college campus, we strongly believe that we can find solutions that are better than abortion. This is why we provided resources for those in
need of material aid, adoption referrals, housing assistance, etc. We also provided information on Rachel’s Vineyard, an organization that offers counseling for women who may be healing after an abortion. TCNJ Students for Life has no intent to shame these women, but instead offers an extended hand to help women. One of the common misconceptions about the pro-life movement is that prolifers only care about babies, or more specifically, babies in the womb. This is simply not true — we care about all human beings and believe that all life is valuable. Our club has done a lot to help women and children in the community who are in need. For instance, we have collected donations to Good Counsel Homes, an organization in Riverside, New Jersey that supports homeless pregnant women and their children, raised funds and volunteered at a local pregnancy center and created a resource guide for pregnant and parenting students, which is available on the College’s website. We also held a tabling event in the Brower Student Center this semester, where we asked students to write words of encouragement for women healing from abortion. These messages were donated to Rachel’s Vineyard, which was also the organization that was featured in the Green
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The club’s display shares potential resources for expectant mothers. Lawn display. Our club genuinely believes in helping people and being consistent in all our beliefs. We believe in diversity of thought and free speech. However, diversity cannot be established on any campus if free speech is taken away. We understand that not everyone will agree with our message or beliefs, but we do request that everyone
is respectful to our approved events and right to free speech. If you are interested in learning more about our club or have questions about this display, please feel free to reach out to us at prolife@tcnj.edu. Sincerely, Victoria Kiernan Vice President of TCNJ Students for Life
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Students share opinions around campus “Should students appreciate historic monuments?”
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Erica Bello, a sophomore psychology and Spanish double major. “Yes, we should take advantage of them while we can because nothing lasts forever.”
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Julianna Franco, a junior secondary education and English dual major. “A general theme is that you never appreciate things until they’re not there. That should change.”
“Do students recognize differing political opinions?”
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Cailyn Gallagher, a freshman communication studies major.
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Devyn Fatzynytz, a freshman communication studies major.
“Yes, there are too many people who are close minded because they think their opinion is right.”
“Yes, students should be more open to other sides because it is respectful.”
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The Chip: Eickchella 2019 Recap By Tony Peroni and Vinny Cooper Correspondents This past weekend, the College’s grounds were taken over by the yearly festival known as Eickchella, where hundreds of thousands of students come out for the experience of a lifetime. This year’s festival was no different. The Sodexo team really outdid themselves this year and put together one of the best Eickchella lineups in history, with huge name headliners like Berries, Big Larry and even Cornbread. Don’t let these big names distract from the undercard acts though. There were plenty of hidden gems in that lineup like My Zone and Middle Schoolers for Some Reason. All in all, the festival was a sight to see, and had some unforgettable moments. Here is your recap of Eickchella 2019. Friday Recap: The festival kicked off with an exciting assortment of acts. In the morning, we went to see People Who Don’t Know What They Want at The Sandwich Line and were treated with a surprisingly stunning
performance from one of the festival’s smaller acts. The group performed songs such as “Do You Have Fresh Wheat?” and “Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Just Ham and Mayo.” After that, the tough decision of seeing The Chainsmokers or Someone Spilling Coffee on You had to be made, but we ultimately decided to split our time between both sets. The first half of Someone Spilling Coffee on You was definitely an experience as the crowd was soaked with hot Eick coffee. We arrived to The Chainsmokers set just in time to hear “Closer” performed four times consecutively. Some choice acts such as All of Your Tinder Matches and Salmon followed, but the real highlight of the day was Berries. Crowds swarmed like flies just to get the chance to taste some of those sweet, out of season, week old Sodexo raspberries and strawberries. Saturday Recap: The undercards on Saturday were a little lackluster, but People Struggling to Take Out Their IDs definitely stood out. The avant-garde group put on a thirty-minute silent set featuring various performers pulling things such as driver’s licenses, Dunkin Donuts gift cards and even credit cards before finally finding their school IDs in their wallets. Other acts such as Another Random High School Visiting, “Paella” Night and Cereal That Comes Out Too
Fast filled the time while waiting for headliner, Big Larry, to perform. Big Larry looked larger than life on the Main Stage of Eickchella and had the crowd going absolutely insane after walking out and simply saying “How are you?” before leaving the stage. The performance will surely be remembered as one of, if not the greatest, moment in Eickchella history. Sunday Recap: The final day of the festival held some of the weekend’s best performances, with acts like The Dessert Case That No One Will Get Anything From, Spilling Milk From Your Cereal Bowl, and Culturally Incorrect Foods putting on some truly stunning performances. One of my favorite performances of the day came from The Football Table, a talented group of guys who spent their 45-minute set trying to decide what the best episode of Blue Mountain State was. The weekend capped off with headliner, Cornbread, which brought the whole festival crowd together to enjoy the rare Sodexo favorite. Eickchella remains one of the best festivals in the world and it creates a vibe unlike anything else. The festival once again brought people of all kinds together all to enjoy the one thing this world loves most — Eickhoff Hall. DISCLAIMER: This is obviously a satirical piece and does not describe a real event.
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Features
Empower Yoga encourages mindfulness
The studio offers a variety of meditative classes.
By Lara Becker Reviews Editor
Like most college students, sophomore chemistry major Sydney Santiago leads a busy lifestyle –– she’s an active sister of Delta Phi Epsilon, studies for organic chemistry tests during the week and struggles to find time to hang out with friends on the weekend. But when she started to face overwhelming anxiety last semester, Santiago needed a coping mechanism that would fit into her busy lifestyle while effectively reducing her stress and worries throughout the day. That was when she discovered Campus Town’s Empower Yoga. “I had really bad symptoms of anxiety last semester and I needed to meditate and let off a
lot of steam every week,” Santiago said. “Now, I do (yoga) to get my mind off of things and reset my body.” The National Alliance on Mental Illness discusses in a country-wide study that one in four adolescents between the ages of 18 and 24 will be diagnosed with a mental illness –– 11 percent of college students are diagnosed with anxiety and more than 10 percent are struggling with depression. NAMI also found that 80 percent of college students reported feeling constantly overwhelmed in their environment. Mental health awareness has been a pressing, campus-wide discussion in recent months at the College, especially since the recent student deaths. The school has taken initiatives such as a
Lions’ Hour on grief and loss, and has promoted on-campus resources, such as Counseling and Psychological Services, for those seeking help. Santiago is part of the growing number of students at the College turning to yoga and meditation to improve her mental and physical health. Eight months after her first class, Santiago now attends regular classes at Empower Yoga and has noticed a stark difference in her mood. “It definitely lets all of your problems literally roll off your skin,” she said. “I feel extremely relaxed and calm afterwards, compared to maybe being anxious or frustrated that day.” Santiago isn’t the only one noticing positive results. As a 2018 New Year’s resolution, junior communication studies major Christina Buz was inspired to improve both her physical and mental health by joining Empower Yoga. She regularly attends “power hour,” a combination of core work and vinyasa flow (yoga movements). The classes have pushed and challenged her while also giving her the space to grow. Now over a year later, Buz credits Empower Yoga’s welcoming ambiance and passionate instructors for her overall improvement. “It has definitely given me a lot of strength,” Buz said. “Physically and mentally, I feel more confident since I’m experimenting with what my body can do.”
For Nicole Poccia, a senior music education major, yoga started as a method to control her breathing during her singing lessons and performances. Yoga classes have allowed her focus on her breathing in choral singing throughout high school and college. “It teaches you more than just how to move your body, and how to be better,” Poccia said. “It teaches you kindness and mindfulness, being aware of yourself and really exploring your own thoughts.” Now as a regular at Empower Yoga, she continues to practice yoga to enhance her breathing, focus and quality of life. “It really, really, really helps me,” Poccia said. “It makes me have a more positive outlook on everything.” These stories of physical and mental growth are what inspired Empower Yoga’s owner Keri Mandell to start her business in the first place. Much like the students who attend her classes, Mandell discovered yoga 10 years ago when she was struggling with severe depression and feeling confined in her house. She was inspired to try yoga after a friend suggested they sign up for a class together to get Mandell out of the house and in a better head space. After the pair took a class at their local hot power studio, Mandell was hooked and soon became a regular. “It’s very freeing,” she said. “You leave feeling lighter, a little bit more clear headed and ready
to go on to the next thing.” Inspired by the supportive community at the hot power studio, Mandell left her job in school administration and opened Empower Yoga in Campus Town in 2017, making it the first hot power yoga studio in central New Jersey. Offering either hot yoga (95 degrees with 40 to 50 percent humidity,) or warm yoga (85 degrees with no humidity), classes are designed to help students channel inner peace. “One of the things that yoga teaches us is loving ourselves and appreciating ourselves,” Mandell said. “We don’t tend to do that a lot. I think we’re very hard on ourselves, students in particular, we’re very critical and quick to judge. So, taking an opportunity to find love, and find that little bit for yourself, we do a lot of that in here.” Two years since its grand opening, Empower Yoga continues to promote mental health and wellness within the college community. “It’s really fun with friends because you can help each other out and you can create a stronger bond with (yoga),” Santiago said. “The more full the room, the bigger the connection.” Many students agree that the oneness of mind, body and soul that they learned in a studio can be utilized to tackle many of life’s challenges. “You’re breathing through uncomfortability, and I think ‘well, if I can breathe through this stretch, then I can breathe through any horrible day,” Poccia said.
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the simulator is effective in raising awareness because it is a safe environment for students to experience dangerous behavior. “It’s got the same delay in reaction time and gives you tunnel vision as well,” Martinez said. After the simulator, students were handed a ticket with their “blood alcohol concentration” and a list of the different possible infractions, which included speeding, swerving and collision. The event gave students the opportunity to participate in a variety of drunkdriving simulations. “I did the drunk driving simulator and I crashed and hit a pole” said Frank Dinozzi, a junior elementary education and history dual major. “It was hard. I went too slow and almost hit a person as well.” Dinozzi said that while the event was entertaining and while it was fun to see who was the most successful in the simulator, the event also did an impactful job of drawing students’ attention to the dangers of drunk driving. Throughout the event, the sisters of Delta Zeta took turns working a table to get the signatures of students who pledged they would not drive under the influence or while distracted. Students also signed the petition to ensure that
they would not get into a car with an unfit driver. “Because one of sisters was in the accident that happened back in December, we thought it was super important for us to be involved,” said Katerina Lallos, a senior psychology major. “We want to help make sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to anyone else on this campus or anywhere.” The Arrive Alive Tour also raises awareness about the dangers of texting while driving. “People obviously have the stigma against driving drunk especially after what happened last semester,” said senior speech pathology major Sam Theriot. “It’s good to inform people that texting and driving is just as dangerous.” Someone driving with a phone in their hand is six times as likely to get into an accident than someone who is drinking and driving, according to Martinez. “Everyone that got in these accidents thought that they were good at (texting and driving),” Martinez said. “The near misses aren’t always near misses and it can lead to a fatality or car accident.” Martinez highlighted that texting and driving has been a major problem in New Jersey, with police cracking down on the problem by handing out an increasing
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The car creates a realistic distracted driving experience. number of tickets. The Arrive Alive event also taught students about the dangers of driving while high, which can be trivialized or overlooked. “I’m very concerned about marijuana in connection to driving,” Hadge said. “We are trying to tell the politicians that.” Although recreational marijuana use is legal in states like California and Colorado, driving and using that practice remains illegal in New Jersey. “If you smoke marijuana, it takes an
extra second for your brain to tell yourself to react,” Martinez said. “Someone can pull out in the road in front of you like they do everyday and you’re not going to be able to respond in time.” The event reminded students of the need to practice responsible driving to ensure public safety and keep themselves and others out of harm’s way. “It’s not only unfair to yourself, but it’s unfair to everyone else on the road,” said Kyle Bailey, a junior criminology major.
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: April ‘98
Campus Style
Students celebrate Poetry Month
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Famous poet and playwright Derek Walcott reads his piece, “Omeros.”
Every week, Features Editor Jane Bowden hits the archives and finds old Signals that relate to current College topics and top stories. National Poetry Month is a time to reflect on famous poets, such as Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes, who have highlighted important social issues in their creative works. In an April 1998 issue of The Signal, Derek Walcott, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning poet and playwright, read his poem, “Omeros,” and spoke to students at the College about the inequalities that African-Americans face. Those in attendance knew they were in for an intense evening of intellectual and poetic discussion. Nobel Prize-winning poet and playwright Derek Walcott spoke in Kendall Hall last Thursday. As the chief luminary of the 1998 Writers Conference, Walcott talked about the difficulties of the AfricanAmerican experience and the influence of his Caribbean ancestry on his view of American society. He also read from his recent epic poem, “Omeros,” and entertained audience questions. A literary figure of international appeal, Walcott draws on classical, European and
African traditions while maintaining the roots of his Caribbean upbringing. In his writing, Walcott makes a persistent effort to move beyond his introspection as a representative intellectual of the late 20th century into forms that explore both social relationships and society itself. “What are the appropriate words to introduce one who needs no introduction?” Don Evans, chairman of the African-American Studies department, asked. “We have the real deal right here.” Evans introduced Walcott as the “epitome of an artist, scholar, playwright (and) teacher” whose work is central to intellectual discourse and “cannot be limited by nationality, race or style.” He also insisted that offering a mere biographical sketch of the writer would be a travesty of the man as an artist. “This is all available on the Internet and in libraries,” he said. This is only what he’s done, not what he is. Walcott, Evans believes, is a citizen of the world who challenges us to know ourselves and to work for change.
Lions’ Plate
Left: Twist your ponytail for an effortless, yet professional look. Right: Waterfall braids keep your hair away from your face. By Danielle Silvia Columnist Summer fashion trends are already heating up, but something I always struggle with is finding the best summer hairstyle. Between 80-degree temperatures and humidity, summer hairstyles only work if they are easy, stylish and keep me cooled down. Warm spring days are the perfect opportunity to start trying out these summer looks. 1. Twisted ponytail. I used to just throw my hair up in a high ponytail because it was a quick and easy process, but doing that repeatedly put a strain on my scalp, so I’ve been wearing loose ponytails that keep the hair out of my face without any pain. To add detail, french braid the side of your hair and gather it with your loose ponytail. If you have short hair, twist the end of the braid into a circle to loop into a ponytail, and if you have long hair, extend the braid farther down into a ponytail.
2. Ballerina bun. Who doesn’t love a classic bun? Buns are great for summertime because they keep the extra heat off of your neck and are a classy hairstyle. Personally, summer heat tends to force my hair into heaps of tiny curls that are difficult to maintain. Pulling my hair into this type of bun works well because I can get all of the hair out of my face and even jazz up my style with a hairband or barrettes. Wear a sundress with ballet flats to maintain the classy theme. 3. Waterfall braid. A waterfall braid is a trendy way to keep the hair out of your face and add detail to any hairstyle. If the weather is cool enough for you to wear your hair down, a waterfall braid is a great way to style the crown of your hair. This style allows you to move the majority of your hair to the back to show off your makeup or “summer glow.” For added detail, wear accessories, such as sparkles for the Fourth of July or flowers to create a more earthy look.
Simple Nut Butter Balls
Left: This simple recipe includes only six ingredients. Right: Nut butter balls are a sweet Italian dessert. By Shannon Deady Columnist
butter balls look like they came straight out of an old-school Italian bakery.
-2 cups sifted flour -1 1/2 cups walnuts
After last week’s sweet and savory Easter pie, I decided to continue the trend of traditional dessert recipes with an even sweeter treat. These nut butter balls are a family classic passed down from my great-grandmother, and one of the easiest cookies to make with only six ingredients. Small and dainty, these
Makes: 14 cookies
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Place walnuts in food processor or blender and chop until smooth. 3. Mix butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Once creamy, add salt, extract of choice, flour and chopped nuts and mix
Ingredients: -1 cup soft butter -1/2 cup granulated sugar -1/4 tsp salt -2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tsp almond
until combined. 4. Refrigerate dough for about 10 minutes or until easy to handle. 5. Dust cutting board with flour and shape into small balls about an inch each. 6. Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until light brown. 7. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. 8. After they have cooled, sprinkle with more sugar and enjoy.
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Arts & Entertainment
Music / CUB welcomes band of brothers
Left: AJR gives an impassioned performance. Right: PnB Rock pays tribute to the late rapper, XXXTENTACION. continued from page 1 snare patterns, drum kicks and trumpet sounds, it became apparent that the band was about to play its most popular song, “Burn The House Down,” causing the crowd to erupt in applause. Many students vibed with AJR’s performance and loved the party atmosphere that the band brought to the stage. “It was amazing,” said Kayla
Gosselin, a freshman health and exercise science major. “I already loved AJR before I came here and this show was just amazing. I love the song ‘Burn The House Down.’ That’s my favorite song by them.” PnB Rock’s set appealed to the rap fans in attendance as he came out to perform his featured chorus in Kodak Black’s, “Too Many Years”. “I done gave the jails too many years — years that I won’t
get back,” Rock sang out to an eager audience. He also performed a slew of solo hits such as “In My Feelings,” “There She Go” and “Misunderstood.” Rock even paid tribute to the late rapper XXXTENTACION, who was killed in June of 2018. PnB performed the song “Changes,” which he originally collaborated on with the late rapper last year. “This one’s for my brother, Jahseh,” Rock said. He connected with
audience members sharing his grief when he sang, “My heart can’t take this damage and the way I feel can’t stand it.” PnB Rock continued his performance on a lighter note with his popular remix of “Unforgettable” by French Montana. He wrapped up a stellar set with YFN Lucci’s “Everyday We Lit” with Rock on the chorus. “Everyday we lit,” Rock chanted as the diamonds in his Cuban
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link chain glistened. “You can’t tell me shit. Remember I was broke. Now I’m getting rich.” The night united the campus community and acted as a well-deserved break for students who have worked hard all semester long. “I thought it was amazing,” said Kate Matro, a sophomore English major. “It was really fun. It’s just nice to have everyone come together and have an event with music and dancing.”
Alt bands deliver dynamic performances
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The Weak Days use their musical platform to advocate for mental health. By Connor Iapoce Correspondent
Under the constant tonal hum of the speaker’s low, steady fuzz of feedback, students gathered to witness four bands take control of a stage that could barely fit all of the band members. It was a passionate night of loud, catchy music with a captivating atmosphere, similar to a stadium show. On Friday, April 19, the College Union Board presented yet another successful CUB Alt concert that took place in the Brower Student Center Room 212. Headlining the show was folk rock outfit Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties, with a steady balance of support from Save Face, Jetty Bones and The Weak Days. West is both the side project and persona of frontman Dan “Soupy” Campbell, known for his work with Philadelphia pop-punk outfit, The Wonder Years. His album narrates the story of a man who has lost everything and is working to reclaim his life after his wife left him.
As the crowd murmured their conversations in between sets, West took the stage and began to softly strum his guitar. In a soft timbre, West sang the lyrics, “I woke up to shorebirds. I must be close to the sea” from “Carolina Coast,” the ending song to his first album, “We Don’t Have Each Other.” The crowd reacted with a sudden onset of silence and began to gather around the new voice. Alongside West was a full band that made up of guitars, bass, drums, a trombone and even a saxophone. West wailed of loss and sadness through tunes reminiscent of the blues that ultimately documented the search to become a better person. The set was intimate and thrived on the emotions of the audience. On stage, West interacted with the crowd by stepping away from the microphone and having them sing parts of the song, “Divorce and the American South.” This singer-audience relationship carried on throughout the rest of the night. West’s set carried him throughout most of his discography, alongside a boastful first runthrough of his new
single, “Runnin’ Toward the Light,” to the crowd. With the night almost done, West thanked the crowd and announced his last song. As he pumped through the rambunctious “You Ain’t No Saint,” the crowded surged with energy, and with the last strum of his guitar, West threw his pick into the crowd and left the stage in a final act of character dramatics. The first opener of the show was The Weak Days, a three-piece band with a version of melodic pop that crafted a heartfelt message of dealing with mental illness and the struggles of touring. On stage, drummer Dustin Reinink pleaded passionately with the crowd to help out friends and seek help for their own mental health issues. “As a music scene and general culture, we’ve done a decent job talking about mental health, but not necessarily the best way to treat that,” Reinink said on stage. “It can be hard to ask for help. Make sure to check up on people and ask yourself how you are.” The next artist was Jetty Bones, an alternative pop band from Columbus, Ohio. Bones is the stage name of Kelc Galluzzo, but he and his fellow members perform as a four piece band on stage. Their sound was made up of Galluzzo’s soaring vocals with pop-like music behind them. Bones’ lyrics struck a chord with the audience by touching on triggering topics such as sexual violence and abusive relationships. “I’ve been trying to normalize the act of when we play live shows, issuing trigger warnings to keep our environments safe,” she said. The song “Innocent Party,” which is about feeling at your lowest point, was followed by “The Rest of Them,” an empowering anthem to lift yourself from that darkness. “This song is basically my way of saying
no matter what’s going on, you’re wrong,” Galluzzo said onstage. “There’s always someone waiting in the corner saying ‘Hey you can do this’.” The final supporting act was the College’s very own alternative rock band Save Face, which consisted of vocalist and guitarist Tyler Povanda (’16) and drummer Chris Flannery (’16). Save Face engaged the crowd with a frantic and energetic frenzy of rock that ranged from songs with clean, pop-punk vocals to harsher musicianship with hints of gang vocals. The band took the stage and boasted that they were “the biggest rock band in the world.” The band opened their set with its single, “Weak” from its album Merci, released last year, and closed out the set with “Bad” from the same album. During the set, they played many fan favorites, including “Preoccupied,” a single recorded and released in 2016 when the two members were still students at the College. Povanda recalled recording the vocals for Save Face’s first EP in the closet of the Ewing home where he lived with Flannery during their later years at the College. Povanda also mentioned how he used to play shows at The Rathskellar, a bar that used to exist in the Student Center where Traditions is located now. “It’s very weird to come back to play TCNJ,” Povanda said. “I’ve played the Student Center before though. I played the Rat and I did sound and was a part of booking the shows for the Rat for the four years that I was here.” Povanada was happy with how the show turned out, especially because it was only announced earlier that same week. “The show was fantastic,” Povanda said. “People definitely found out about it, rolled through and I had an awesome time.”
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Discover what lies ahead ASTRONOMER ROYAL, DR. MARTIN REES
On the Future: Prospects for Humanity
Presentation and Interview
DR. MARTIN REES Dr. Rees is an internationally known figure. He is the astronomer royal and was master of Trinity College and director of the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University. As a member of the UK’s House of Lords and former president of the Royal Society, he is deeply involved in international science and issues of technological risk. His latest book, On the Future: Prospects for Humanity was named as a Best Book of 2018 by The Financial Times.
Dr. Martin Rees will present important ideas followed by an interview and audience questions.
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Email beaginn@tcnj.edu with questions.
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Strings recital plucks new melodies
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Limato performs a melancholic Bach sonata. By Nicole Zamlout Arts & Entertainment Editor
Music sprang proudly through Mayo Concert Hall at the College’s Strings Recital which featured the College’s Guitar Ensemble on
Thursday, April 18 at 8 p.m. The TCNJ Strings began the performance and were followed later by the Guitar Ensemble. The concert began with “Quartet for Flute, Violin, Viola and Cello No.3 in C Major” by Wolfgang
Amodeus Mozart. The song was upbeat, moving and allowed for a light springtime feel that left the audience thankful for the season’s long-awaited arrival. The next piece, “String Quartet in D Major, Op.50” by Joseph Haydn, was moving, bright and had an intensity that was accented with quick, cutting notes. This upbeat song was followed by “Sonata No. 1 for Violin Solo in G Major” by Johann Sebastian Bach. The solo was haunting and melancholic and gave the audience chills. Lorena Limato, a senior music education major, performed the Bach solo, which has taken her since last semester to master due to its unusual composition. “It’s a staple in violin repertoire,” Limato said. “It’s really hard and was written almost like it was written for a piano. So I took it in chunks and I tried to master each chunk at a time and once I got a quarter of the way through, then halfway through, I tried to tie everything back together until I could play the whole piece top to bottom.” Other performers had a similar preparation schedule. They met with a faculty member once a week and dedicated hours of additional practice to their craft. The College’s Guitar Ensemble also took the stage to perform. The
ensemble performed two songs, “The Night Watch” by Anthony Holborne and a traditional Cuban piece titled, “Danza Cubana.” “The Night Watch” had a soothing tune with a joyous melody that swept over the audience. The piece was somewhat reminiscent of a campfire song — it was relaxing and energetic all at once. “Danza Cubana” was a beautiful piece that the audience couldn’t help but tap their feet to as it washed over the concert hall. The final piece of the show, “Piano Trio No.2 in E-Flat Major” by Franz Schubert, left audiences spellbound as it switched from dark and enticing to a more flowy and light tune. The concert ended with roaring applause and musicians were greeted by proud family and friends. “I think it went well,” Limato said. “It was really great to be able to have a time to watch everyone else perform and support each other.” Many audience members echoed Limato’s sentiments. “I thought it was really nice,” said Maddie Kaba, a senior music education major. “I’m glad they get to share all of the work that they’ve been doing in the small ensembles. It’s really the only time we get to see it, so it’s awesome to hear.”
Beyoncé makes triumphant return in ‘Homecoming’
This week, WTSR’s Music Director Brian Marino highlights some of the best new music that the College’s own radio station, 91.3 FM WTSR, puts into its weekly rotation.
Band Name: Carl Broemel Album Name: Wished Out Release Number: 3 Hailing From: Nashville, Tennessee Genre: Psychedelic Rock Label: Stocks In Asia Records Carl Broemel is best known as the guitarist of the modern psychedelic rock band My Morning Jacket. In his third solo album “Wished Out,” Broemel brings these same musical sensibilities he has brought to his other projects. This album is both an introspective and existential conversation of a veteran musician and middle-aged man questioning his time on Earth and the short blip of time it covers within the universe. Despite the heavy topics, the music is actually pretty groovy, with an emphasis on jangly to fuzzy guitar work and sometimes a driving piano. Wished Out is a breezy soundtrack to listen to while walking around campus. Must Hear: “Dark Matter,” Malibu Shadow” and “Starting From Scratch”
Netflix
Left: The film features clips of the singer’s rehearsal process. Right: The documentary celebrates her cultural pride. By James Mercadante Staff Writer
Beyoncé has a tendency to break her quiet spells by dropping new material with hardly any warning, all the while consistently breaking the internet and shaking the Beyhive to its very core. Her impact can simply be summarized by the lyrics she sings in “‘Top Off ––” “F*** it up and then leave, come back, f*** it up and leave again.” The new Netflix documentary, “Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce,” was released on April 17 at midnight to commemorate the one-year anniversary of her headlining Coachella performance. The film reveals the world Beyoncé created on that stage, which also allowed audiences to stream their own personal Beyoncé concert in the comfort of their homes. It skillfully uncovers intimate narratives from the artist herself and details how her masterpiece was built. “Homecoming” renders more than just a performance at Coachella, but an accolade of the black college experience, a celebration of femininity and a tribute to black writers and artists. As the first black female artist to headline Coachella, Beyoncé felt “it was more important that I brought our culture” to the stage, “instead of me pulling out my flower crown.” And she fully succeeded in doing so, as she offers a visual and sonic engagement of African-American culture.
She emulates aspects and traditions of black culture that are typically preserved in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, through her stepping choreographies, orchestra, Nerfertiti-inspired costumes and her all-black crew. “I’ve always dreamed of going to an HBCU,” Beyoncé says in the documentary. “My college was Destiny’s Child and life was my teacher.” “I wanted every person that has ever been dismissed because of the way they look,” to feel like they were on that stage — killin ’em,’” Beyoncé narrated in the film. She utilizes her platform to present an array of representational images for her audience and paves a path for future generations of black artists. In terms of the performance itself, Beyoncé proves herself to be a true leader in this film. She does not only capture everyone’s attention, but also operates as the heartbeat of the entire production. The documentary reveals the attentiveness in which she handles her craft, as she “selected each detail every light, the height and shape of the pyramid (stage), every patch was hand sewn.” She pays close attention to detail and has a purpose behind every choice. Such attention to detail explains why she always has notes after each practice. She believes there is always room for improvement. However, her performance is without a doubt perfect, with no improvements needed.
The precision and rigor in her choreography is remarkable. At times, the film cut the frame from her first performance to her second one and everyone on stage would be in the exact position, producing the same energy and passion. The way she moves and controls her body holds an immense amount of power — one that can either make you feel paralyzed, as if your body is accepting the fact that it can never function in the way hers does, or make you feel like all you can do is dance like you’ve been trained your whole life to do so. It’s almost scary how immaculate her dancing is, but it’s even more shocking how she is singing at the same time, while never losing breath or messing up the key. Her vocals are mesmerizing, as she is able to silence the crowd with her high falsettos and her sultry lower register. She also delivers intense energy when she raps, screams or growls. Whether you like Beyoncé’s music or not, everything about her ability to perform live is what makes her one of the greatest entertainers of this generation. This film represents Beyoncé’s true homecoming, which is her return to the place where she truly belongs — the stage. And she came back, with a two-hour show that was emblematic of her 22-year career, in a flawless formation.
Band Name: Advance Base Album Name: Animal Companionship Release Number: 4 Hailing From: Chicago, Illinois Genre: Synth Pop Label: Ordinal Records U.S.A. Singer-songwriter Owen Ashworth recently released his fourth full-length album as a part of Advance Base. “Animal Companionship” combines spacey synth with intimate lyrics about human and pet relationships, The beauty of this album is in the way it works in its entirety. The more you listen, the more you fall in love. This album flows seamlessly together from track to track, making it feel like a complete story from beginning to end. Must Hear: “Rabbits” and “True Love Death Dream”
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Sports Softball
Lions split Rowan series, snap streak By Malcolm Luck Staff Writer
Riding a 13-game winning streak dating back to March 22, the Lions finally fell to Rowan University in their match against the New Jersey Athletic Conference rival this season. Coming into the doubleheader on April 16, Rowan had a 7-2 record against conference opponents this year. It came up clutch with late game heroics in the first match to secure a 5-4 victory. In the bottom of the second inning, sophomore outfielder Kaitlin Kocinski lifted a homerun to center field to give her team and sophomore starting pitcher Eliza Sweet an early 1-0 lead. In the top half of the next frame, Rowan responded with two runs off of an error by senior catcher Jess McGuire and a sacrifice fly to put itself back on top. McGuire would make up for her mistake in the bottom of the fourth. Following a leadoff single from sophomore outfielder Katie Winchock and a sacrifice bunt from sophomore infielder Lauren Conroy, McGuire knotted the game at 2-2 with an RBI double to left center. The College would add two more insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth frame, entering the final inning with a two-run lead.
Sweet surrendered a walk and a single to the first two batters. A dropped pop up in foul territory by sophomore infielder Elyse Nardozza extended the at-bat, as Rowan capitalized with a game-tying two-run double. A sacrifice bunt gave Rowan the lead one batter later. Despite a one-out double in the bottom of the inning for the Lions, the rally came up short as they ultimately lost 5-4. In the second game of the doubleheader, the Lions would find themselves on the opposite end of a one-run victory, as the team bounced back for a 4-3 win. On a day where sophomore starting pitcher Alanna Namit was not her usual dominant self, she still gave her team a chance to win by only allowing three earned runs on three hits and three walks over 4 1/3 innings. She was relieved by freshman pitcher Tori Aguilar in the fifth inning, followed by junior pitcher Kristen Barrera pitching the sixth and seventh innings. Aguilar and Barrera would go on to earn the win and the save, respectively. The Lions’ offense refused to lay down despite Rowan’s steady stream of runs throughout the game. Down 1-0 in the third inning, the Lions jumped back on top when Conroy laced a two-out, two-run double to center field, scoring
Track and Field
Women take first in meet
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Barrera winds up to pitch as she closes the game.
sophomore outfielder Allie Immerso and junior infielder Megan Mayernik. In another 3-2 deficit in the bottom of the fifth inning, McGuire blasted a go-ahead two-run homer to left field to put the Lions on top 4-3, which would
hold as the final score, sending Rowan home with a series split against the conference’s first-place club. The Lions return to the field on Saturday, April 27, when they play William Paterson University on the road.
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Gorman sprints to a podium spot in the 200-meter race. By Jordan Washington Staff Writer On Saturday, April 20, the men’s and women’s track teams traveled to Chester, Pennsylvania, where they competed in the Widener Invitational. The College finished with 100.5 points, which were just enough to edge out Johns Hopkins University, whose runners were on the Lions’ tails the entire day. The women’s track team saw many athletes take the top spot on the podium. Freshman Alli Uhl won the 800-meter race in a large field with a time of 2:14:94. Junior Sam Gorman finished third in the 400-meter race with a time of 56.98. Freshman Megan Gasnick was right on Gorman’s heels with a sixthplace finish at 57.54. Gorman was also able to place third in the 200-meter with a time of 25.62.
The 100-meter hurdles event saw junior Kaila Carter place fifth, arriving at a time of 15.33. Senior Natalie Cooper saw a third-place finish in the 3000-meter event, coming in at 4:42.61. Junior Ryann Reagan blazed in at second place in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 12:21.41. In the field events, freshman Amanda Murillo place second in the javelin competition with a long toss of 35.64 meters, while senior Stephanie Wolfer finished in third with a throw of 34.54 meters. For the men’s track team, sophomore Robert Adams competed in the 1500-meter race and finished in second place. The Lions have busy weekend ahead of them, as they will compete at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia from Thursday, April 25 to Saturday, April 27. The Lions also have their Home Invitational from Friday, April 26 to Saturday, April 27.
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Sports
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Lions continue NJAC winning streak
Fitzpatrick cradles the ball as she runs upfield.
By Christine Houghton Sports Editor
The lacrosse team faced a trio of opponents this past week, starting with Rowan University on the road on April 16. The Lions then played two home games against Colorado College on Thursday, April 18 and Ramapo College on Saturday, April 20. Going up against Rowan, the College topped the New Jersey Athletic Conference opponent 17-11 and
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extended its conference winning streak to a national long 62 games. Junior midfielder Alexandria Fitzpatrick scored a team high of six goals and junior attacker Olivia Cleale followed in second with four goals on the day. Two days later, the home game against Colorado ended in a 15-9 win for the Lions. Junior attacker Kasey Donoghue scored early to put the College on the board first. After a response by Colorado, Fitzpatrick came
back with repeated goals merely seconds apart, putting the team up 3-1. About two minutes later, Cleale scored her first of the game and Fitzpatrick followed soon after with her third goal on the day. Senior midfielder Kathleen Jaeger scored the College’s sixth goal unassisted and graduate student midfielder Erin Harvey followed suit with a goal of her own, sending the Lions into halftime up 7-4. After halftime, the College showed no mercy, as it held Colorado to five goals on the half. Fitzpatrick started the team off with an unassisted strike and Harvey followed just the same five minutes later. Jaeger scored back-to-back goals seconds apart to propel the College to an 11-5 lead. Junior midfielder Allie Gorman scored off the first assist of the game for the Lions by Cleale, while junior defender Jessica Allen scored the 13th goal off an assist by Jaeger. Harvey scored the final two goals for the Lions, closing the score with the six-point victory. On Saturday, April 20, the team rolled passed NJAC opponent Ramapo College by a score of 18-3. The Lions opened the game strong with back-to-back goals by Gorman and Cleale, moving the team up 2-0 on the scoreboard. After a response by Ramapo, the College went on a 10-goal streak that went unanswered in the first half, which was highlighted by three goals from Jaeger and two from Harvey. Opening the second half, Jaeger scored one of her two post-halftime goals and was followed suit by Cleale, who scored off an assist by Harvey. Donoghue scored the first of the last four goals for the Lions after a two-score rally by Ramapo, followed by Jaeger’s fifth goal on the day and two scores by Fitzpatrick to close out the game. The Lions return to the field on Saturday, April 27, when they take on Kean University at home.
Baseball
Team sweeps WPU, coach wins 300 By Miguel Gonzalez Photo Editor
As the season heads into the home stretch, the baseball team’s games keep heating. On April 16, the Lions first defeated Lebanon Valley College by a score of 9-5. Afterwards, the team endured back-to-back losses against Rowan University. The team finished the week on a higher note by sweeping William Paterson University in a doubleheader. On April 17, the team traveled down to Glassboro, New Jersey for a clash against Rowan University, who was ranked fourth in the nation, according to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Rowan struck first in the bottom of the third inning when senior outfielder Matt Woods belted a two-run home run. The Lions quickly responded in the next inning when senior infielder Ryan Fischer hit a single and drove in a run. With players on second and third,
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senior outfielder Matt Giacose ripped a single and tied the game at two. Senior infielder Danny Borup later put the team up by 3-2 when he hit a sacrifice fly. Both teams then fought backand-forth until Rowan gained a two-run lead going into the ninth. Down 6-4, the Lions staged a comeback at the top of the ninth, but they ultimately fell short. With runners on second and third, senior infielder Tommy McCarthy lined a single to center field and drove in junior outfielder Thomas Persichetti. As the Lions cut their deficit to 6-5, Rowan’s defense halted the comeback when its third baseman made a double play. Rowan would proceed to defeat the team again 6-2 on Thursday, April 18 at George Ackerman Park. The Lions offense was stifled by Rowan senior pitcher Danny Serreino, as he threw five shutout innings and gathered 11 strikeouts. While freshman infielder/
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pitcher Matt Volpe also performed well, Rowan was able to score two runs in the top of the fifth inning. The Lions slowly tied the game at two in the bottom of the sixth and seventh innings. Rowan then scored a pair of runs on throwing errors in the top of the eighth. The opponents then sealed the Lions’ 6-2 loss by scoring two more runs in the ninth. After two tough losses, the Lions quickly resurged in Wayne, New Jersey when they swept the doubleheader against William Paterson by scores of 19-7 and 7-0. The Lions’ offense would produce many runs in the first game, as Persichetti amassed four hits while junior outfielder Jacob Simon and McCarthy each recorded three hits. Despite surrendering 12 hits to William Paterson, junior pitcher Peter Nielsen only conceded two runs because of the Lions’ effective fielding. The team victory marked Head Coach Dean Glus’ 300th
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Walley pitches a complete game in his outing.
career win. However, the Lions were still not finished. In the second game, junior pitcher Michael Walley tossed a complete game, going the distance and blanking William Paterson. The Lions’ offense did not
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slow down Simon, junior infielder Gary Otten and junior catcher David Cardona III, who all collected two runs each. The team continues its conference schedule on Thursday, April 25 when it plays away against Rutgers-University Camden.