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Birch Mansion Mystery Continues SGA Hosts Midterm 10.28.2010
A Publication by the Students for the Ramapo College Community By AMY FEZZA News Editor
Walking up the strategically placed burnt orange brick staircase, leading up to the imposing double doors, one must grip the rusted ring handle in order to open the front entrance of the wellknown Birch Mansion. As the antique doors are forcefully pulled open, a shrill sound resonates through the Victorian-style foyer. Screams can be heard through the mansion’s inner landscape with its gargoyle sculptures that sit atop a thick wooden banister,
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Elections, Four New Senators Sworn In
By ELYSE TORIBIO Staff Writer
Midterm elections were held last week in search for four new senators in the Student Government Association. Nicole Mazewski, sophomore, and Kim Schwabe, junior, were chosen as senators-atlarge, while freshmen Kevin Cottino and Nicole Panzica were assigned as alternates. Lindsey Daly, junior, was elected senate secretary. Schwabe, a transfer student, had decided that running for senator was something she had been considering since choosing Ramapo as the place to finish earning her degree. “My goal is to get as involved in campus life as possible, and I feel like SGA is one of the best ways to do that,” Schwabe said. As part of their duties, senators of SGA are assigned to be liaisons for different offices and departments on campus, as well as to be informed of their respective policies and developments. Schwabe
explains that her time working under the first-experience director at her previous school will come in handy for her position, especially since she is the liaison for the Center for Academic Advising and First-Year Experience. “I definitely think that will help me with the position here,” Schwabe said. “I've really found that I enjoy working with and getting to know freshmen and new students in general, and helping them transition to a school and make the most of out the experience.” Newly elected senator-at-large Mazewski hopes to use her position to help make improvements to the reputation of Residence Life, for which she is the liaison. “[My goal] is to work hand-inhand with Res Life to re-vamp their housing selection process,” Mazewski said. “They’ve gotten the bad slack, and people have a lot of problems with them. I want to
Annual Halloween Dance Surpasses Last Year’s Expectations Birch Mansion was built in the late 1800s for Theodore Havemeyerʼs daughter Lillie and her husband John Mayer.
By REBECCA PENHAKER Staff Writer The annual Halloween dance hosted by the freshman Class Council Tuesday, Oct. 26, more than tripled last year’s attendance. The event may have been organized by SGA, but it was the responsibility of the freshman council to make it a successful affair with the planning, advertising and student body’s participation. “This class council is very adamant about getting involved. It’s very exciting to see such a great turnout,” Steven Wiltbank, sophomore class representative said. The Trustee’s Pavilion was pulsating with loud music and bright lights illuminating the
dance floor. Cobwebs and giant spiders covered the walls, with black and red tablecloths and balloons setting the mood for an all out Halloween themed night. Students enjoyed free pizza and refreshments, and enjoyed each others’ creative costumes. The four best costume contest winners each won $25 Ramapo Dollars or a gift certificate to the school bookstore. Halloween outfits ranged from cowgirls, to superheroes, and even music icons. Freshman Santiago Castro decided to go as his favorite artist, Lady Gaga, “I’ve never cross dressed before, so I thought, why not try it in college? And I love Lady Gaga,” Castro said.
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Students were thrilled to have so many students dressed in costume for the dance, since other school events lacked participation. Freshmen Chris Gabbet and Lisa Tordo, who were the Grim Reaper and Batgirl, respectively, enjoyed being able to marvel at their fellow peers’ costumes. “I’m really happy people dressed up,” Gabbet said. “At Frightfest, only seven people were in costumes. And we were two of them.” “It’s great how everyone is dancing,” Tordo said. “Usually people are just hanging back leaning on the wall, but tonight everyone is on the dance floor.” Although the dance is open to all students,
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the majority in attendance were freshmen. “This is kind of like a social for the freshmen to get to know each other,” freshman class council representative Marissa Eck said. Although some of the students would have like to have seen other grade levels present, they still appreciated the turnout the dance received and would like to have more events on campus of this caliber. “I love keeping busy in school,” Castro said. “We’re poor college students. We need free things.” rpenhake@ramapo.edu
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Grad School Day Offers Possibilities for the Future Thursday, October 28, 2010
Various Programs Showcased in Friend’s Hall
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The event featured on the front page last week was called 'They Asked, He Told.” The Women's Center sponsored the event. Choi was the keynote speaker for Queer History Month.
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Students gather in Friendʼs Hall to speak with representatives from various institutions on graduate school possibilites. By DEANNA DUNSMUIR Staff Writer
Graduate Schools offered information for inquiring students in Friends Hall last Thursday for Graduate and Professional School Day. Over 50 graduate schools were in attendance, offering various programs in business, communications, education, health and medicine, law, science and technology and social science. Director of Scholarships and Fellowships and Graduate School Advisor, Aaron Lorenz feels that Ramapo students are fit for graduate school. “Graduate School Day is a great way to showcase the talent we have to the various graduate programs in attendance,” Lorenz said. “When the schools visit Ramapo, they leave remembering that Ramapo provides some of the best students who are fully prepared for graduate school degrees.” While furthering a students’ education after a bachelor’s degree may seem appealing to some, other students may not be aware of what graduate schools have to offer. Vanessa Matthews, a representative from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Public Planning, a branch of Rutgers University, explains the differences of graduate school from a bachelor’s program. “All of the professors have real-life experience. They have worked in Trenton, D.C., lobbyists at the U.N. and even have worked at the World Bank,” Matthews said. “They bring these experiences into the classrooms; it is enriching and practical, intentionally, to get students ready for the real world. [The material] is all current events based- it gets the student away from just writing papers.” Students with a variety of goals for graduate school day came to further educate them-
selves on what certain schools have to offer. “I know the schools I want to apply for,” senior and social work major Fatmata Savage said. “My goal is to get information so that I can attend sessions and open houses, to meet somebody directly and to have their card so I can talk directly to someone about my questions.” Others were looking to find out the overall benefits grad school could have for their particular majors. “I don’t have a school in mind. I am looking for different master’s programs- my goal is to see if they offer scholarships and to find out about benefits for full time workers,” Lauren Finaldi, senior and nursing major said. The event was primarily made up of students currently in their senior year, however Graduate School Day is an annual event, and students in their first, second and third year may benefit to know what the graduate school representatives expect from attending students. “It is nice when a student has done a lot of research before coming out,” Steven Del Vecchio, representative from Adelphi University said.
Representatives wish to give out as much information as they can, and when student are able to narrow down their interests, it only helps further along the process. “Our goal is to keep them updated and to con-
“Graduate School Day is a great way to showcase the talent we have to the various graduate programs in attendance.” -Aaron Lorenz, graduate school advisor
tinue communication after the event, if students let us know their interests we can get back to them with the right information,” Del Vecchio said. As students and representatives suggest, Graduate School Day may be more effective if a student has narrowed down their interests, however students can look to the Cahill Center if they are unsure of the process. Dr. Lorenz offers his advice for Ramapo students considering graduate school. “If a student is unsure of whether or not graduate school is the right choice for them, it certainly depends on the program and what the student intends to do with the degree,” Lorenz said. “For some positions, a graduate degree is preferred, almost de facto required. Our hope is that the Ramapo education provides the student with the desire to learn and that translates well into graduate programs.” ddunsmui@ramapo.edu
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A student recieves one-on-one advice from a Long Island University representative.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
THURSDAY’S CHILD
Bill Gates The creator of Microsoft snd billionaire philanthropist turns 55 today.
TODAY IN HISTORY
Macyʼs opens in NYC In 1858, Macyʼs department store opened in the Big Apple.
Rest in Peace
Paul the octapus, the famous mollusk who predicted the outcome of numerous world cup games, died this week at 2.5 years old. “
Ramapo’s Believe It or Not Increases Students Involvement, More Students Stay During Weekend
By SAMANTHA ULLRICH Staff Writer
Have you ever walked on cornstarch mixed with water? Or jumped onto a Velcro wall? Ramapo students had the opportunity to release their inner mad-scientist last Friday at Ramapo’s Believe it or Not. Residence Life hosted the event that featured scientific and fun activities for all students, regardless of they were a science major or not. The event was held in the Village Quads from 5 to 8 p.m. and included free food, activities and raffles of a flat screen TV and an iPod Nano. This year’s science-themed event was also co-sponsored by the Chem Club on campus. Students could partake in several activity stations, which included tie-dying t-shirts, walking on kiddy pools of non-Newtonian fluid, making their own silly putty and stress balls, as well as jumping onto a Velcro wall. “When we have the students come over, they get to experiment a little bit. They’re easy experiments, but they can get their hands wet with chemistry,” Justin Cappuzzo said, treasurer of the Chem Club. Despite the 40-degree weather that night, students came out to enjoy the event and were able to see what all the hype was about. “I think it’s nice to see that Ramapo is doing some weekend activities in light of everything that’s been going on,” Cappuzzo
said. “I live in the village, so we heard the noise and my roommate wanted to come out, so we walked out here. People like free t-shirts and tie-dying is fun,” senior Amanda Ammerman said. Students even ventured to take their socks and shoes off to find out how it felt to walk on kiddy pools filled with non-Newtonian fluid; a cornstarch and water mixture similar to quicksand. When a person moves quickly, the fluid acts as a solid, allowing people to walk on it. But when walked on slowly,
“I think it’s nice to see that Ramapo is doing some weekend activities in light of everything that’s been going on.” -Justin Cappuzzo, treasurer of the Chemistry Club
they start to sink. “It’s the same concept as quicksand. When you punch it, you can’t get through, but if you let yourself move through it slowly, you can sink in,” Alex Ucci, a senior and member of the Chem Club, said. “Most people think it’s dangerous because of what they see in movies, but if you move slowly, you can get out, it’s people who panic that can’t.” Rather than the informational activities, there were other students that happened to
be drawn in by the free food and raffles. “I think the food and raffles are definitely the best attractions. Students love free stuff,” Maria Young said, a member of the Chem Club. Ashley Gesicki, a CA in the Village, agrees that the free amenities bring students out to events such as this. “Certainly free food and prizes is always what draws residential students to come out to programs in the first place,” Gesicki said. “Once the students are at the program and able to grab a bite to eat they then start to branch out to see what activities are most appealing to them. This year I think most students really enjoyed the tie- dye and Velcro wall activities.” However, junior Glen Huszar, who DJ’ed the event, wasn’t impressed by Ramapo’s attempt of a goodtime. “Well it’s cold, so I feel like there’s going to be less people. People are going to show up, eat pizza and leave,” Huszar said. “They need to make things later, they need to make 21 and older alcohol exclusive events, or they need to keep other facilities open later. I think Ramapo could do a much better job.” Students enjoyed jumping onto the blowup Velcro wall, but most complained the suites were difficult to wear. “It was very fun, but very uncomfortable,” Mike Ryan said. “It was definitely worth it though.”
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Many students became actively involved in scientific experiments.
In the end, Residence Life considered Ramapo’s Believe it or Not a successful event. “We were more than pleased with the amount of students who came out and participated in many of the activities offered,” Gesicki said. “In comparison to last year, more students came sporatically to the event, where as last year it seemed as though students were coming down to the program in large groups around similar times.”
Take Back the Night Concludes Violence Awareness Week By STEPHANIE NODA Staff Writer
Take Back the Night concluded Violence Awareness Week and gave students a chance to speak out and share their experiences of being survivors of sexual violence. This event was held at the Student Center from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Alumni Lounges last Thursday, which was decorated with signs from top to bottom. These signs had various encouraging messages for survivors of sexual assault, which included phrases such as “End the silence, stop the violence” and “Courage is beautiful. Speak up, stand out.” Green Dot shirts were also made available to the audience at the event for the price of $3. All the proceeds made from selling these shirts were donated to the Bergen Country Rape Crisis Center, an organization that helps survivors of sexual assault. The Bergen Country Rape Crisis Center themselves had a table in the back of the room, in order to help students that needed to talk to someone about their history of sexual violence. “There’s so many people that are affected by sexual assault,” senior Kathryn Siddell said. “I took a class where I
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Kat McGee explained the significance of sexual violence last Thursday.
learned one in four college students are sexually assaulted, so I feel like it’s important to be there and show your support.” The night started out with speeches from individuals who were responsible for managing the event. Travis Nicol, Men’s Outreach coordinator at the Women’s Center, kicked off the event with a few encouraging words about sexual violence. “As we are gathered here tonight, we give our support to
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those whose lives have been affected by domestic violence and sexual assault,” Nicol said. “Their stories are powerful reminders that in our society, interpersonal violence is still an oppressive force that tries to keep people down. However, to all of you who speak tonight, you are reclaiming your power and proving that, in spite of everything, you are stronger, you are not going to back down, and you are not going to tolerate the violence anymore.” Katherine McGee, assistant director of Student Development and coordinator of the Women’s Center, concluded the speech portion of the event by discussing how Ramapo College will not stand idly by while sexual violence occurs on campus. “Today’s speak out and the march around campus sends two messages very loud and clear,” McGee said. “That survivors of interpersonal violence are not alone and that our campus does not tolerate violence.” After the speeches were done, the stand was left open for anyone who wished to speak. The room remained in a
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Midterm Time Leaving You Stressed?
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By SAMANTHA ULLRICH Staff Writer
Midterms are right around the corner, and for some, this simply indicates that the semester is halfway over! But for others, it means having no social life because the library has sucked them in until the very last minute that it’s open. It comes as no surprise that midterms are stressful. Stress is defined as a response to a demand that is placed upon you, according to the University Health Center. Stress is not completely negative: actually, without stress, some people wouldn’t get a lot done. The symptoms of stress, such as lack of sleep and appetite, headaches, anxiety, and even high blood pressure, negatively affect your well-being. However, stress becomes a serious health risk when these short-term negative effects become long-term. If you feel like stress has completely taken over your life, please see a professional. For those experiencing stress from midterms, these tips are here to help you alleviate as much stress as possible. Your diet plays a big role in dealing with stress. Stress depletes your energy and immune system, so the foods you eat should provide enough energy and nutrients to keep you healthy during these stressful periods. The University Health Center recommends carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, all which are important for energy, mental concentration, and emotional stability. An example of a nutritious and energizing breakfast or snack is a banana and peanut butter. Most of us have experienced those sleepless nights when we just can’t seem to shut our brain off. This is the result of anxiety, ultimately caused by stress. College students should be sleeping at least seven to eight hours a night, but we as college students know more than anyone that just doesn’t seem to happen enough. Sleep restores our energy, helps strengthen our immune system, helps us concentrate better, improves our memory, and keeps us in a better mood. Getting into a routine, or taking a hot shower and reading a book in bed can help you relax your muscles and brain after a busy day. Time management is a skill that will not only help you throughout midterm week, but in many more of your future endeavors. Write things down in order of importance, plan out when these things will get done, cross them off, and most importantly, unplug yourself from the tempting world of social networks! Managing your time will help you accomplish more throughout your day, and once a task is completed, you’ll have that load off your back. The easiest way to successfully manage your time is to write down the tasks you need to get done. Seeing a list on paper makes these tasks more feasible. Exercise creates endorphins which stimulate the “feel good” chemicals in the brain. Taking a break between studying or writing papers to go for a run or for a bike ride can help you feel better and think more clearly. While you exercise, focus on the movements of your body rather than what else your day has planned. Midterms will always be a stressful time in the semester, but hopefully these tips can help manage that stress so it doesn’t control your life. My number one tip: take things one at a time. sullrich@ramapo.edu
Jersey Produce Stand Survives Fire, Stays Open for Business
Thursday, October 28, 2010
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An Oct. 8 fire damaged most of the interior and some of the exterior of local produce and garden store Basket Produce.
By KERI FLACCOMIO Managing Editor
Farmers markets come and go in New Jersey, but one old-fashioned roadside stand on the corner of Paramus Road and Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus is here to stay. Basket Produce Inc., a business that represents Jersey culture and community, remains open for business after suffering damage from a fire earlier this month. Owner Ed Mitchell said the support of local customers in the height of the fall season has kept business from suffering. “It was kind of right in, the throes of a busy time and … right after the fire it was in The Record and it actually helped us out quite a bit and we got really busy … so we got through that and … we slowly have been kind of trying to restore order,” Mitchell said. “We still actually don’t have power or telephones, so it’s kind of been an inconvenience, but I mean things could be a lot worse … nobody got hurt and that’s the main thing.”
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The fire at Basket Produce started on Friday, Oct. 8 around 3 a.m. Neighbors called Mitchell, who lives down the street, to alert him that the store was ablaze. Mitchell commended the Paramus Volunteer Fire Department for arriving on the scene without delay and quickly getting the fire under control without disturbing the rest of the property. “It seems like they surgically put this fire out,” he said. While little to no damage is visible from the outside, the building sits boarded up, its interior charred. The colorful exterior and blackened interior join under an overhang at the front of the store, where a cash register drawer sits open, filled with leaves and murky water. Officials are not sure what caused the blaze yet, but suspect that either an electrical malfunction or a can of paint thinner is to blame. Mitchell suspects the building’s original owners might have overlooked proper cabling codes, and said that the combination of old wiring with modern devices such as credit card machines and printers created “a little a bit of an electrical nightmare.” Insurance inspectors haven’t found much in the area where the fire originated, but Mitchell said there were table skirts that could have caught sparks from nearby electrical units. Despite the damage, Basket Produce has managed to continue serving its customers without missing a day of business.
“The fire happened at 3:00 and we were open at 8:00 that morning — it was pretty amazing,” Mitchell said. “We actually had a tractor trailer delivery that morning at 8 and … the detectives and the fire people … turned it over to us and we were just kind of in shock, and then all of a sudden tractor trailers rolled up and we were like, ‘Okay, let’s go!’ … which was funny because after I unloaded the trailer I didn’t have a pen to sign the bill … It was like starting from scratch again … in some ways.” While some customers have been unable to complete their shopping in the absence of credit card machines, others have walked to the TD Bank directly across Paramus Road to withdraw cash for purchases. About the fire affecting business, Mitchell said “it has, but it hasn’t at the same time,” because there are still a lot people coming in, but there are no indoor items — roses, produce, seasonal decorations — for them to buy.
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The popular roadside stand originally opened in 1948 as Romeo’s Garden Center, and later became Basket Produce Inc. in 1970. Mitchell, now 38, grew up down the street from the store and started working there as a sweep-up kid and a fill-in Easter Bunny at the age of 11. He took ownership of Basket Produce in 1995 and now runs the business seven days a week, opening in March and closing up for the winter on Dec. 24. The store sells seasonal items such as flowers, produce, bushes, mulch, 5,000 to 10,000 pumpkins per year, Christmas trees and wreaths. During the summer, the fresh Jersey corn and tomatoes delivered daily from local farmers are hot items. In the fall, mums and pumpkins painted with faces and sports team logos — especially those of the Yankees and the Giants — are best sellers. Many local residents are repeat customers who buy gifts and seasonal decorations from the store, which they simply refer to as “Eddie’s.” Paramus resident Cathy Miele first started shopping at the store when Mitchell was in college, buying fresh Jersey corn and tomatoes for cooking, flower pieces for the cemetery, potted plants for party centerpieces and cut flowers for gifts, all at reasonable prices. Miele said the stand is representative of New Jersey culture because all of the products are local. “Local produce, the corn is from New Jersey, the tomatoes are from New Jersey … and then the plants are from other local nurseries so that they are … maintaining the businesses in the area … because he’s buying locally too, and so are we,” she said.
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Farmers Market Back in Business After Fire
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continued from page 4 Owner regains business After recovering from the initial shock of the ColumbusDay-weekend fire, store employees are working to get back on track. Currently, Mitchell is operating business out of a trailer on the property, which he says is “really cool,” but “doesn’t really have the country charm.” The total cost of the damage has yet to be determined. Town officials must continue to examine the building and decide what parts are salvageable before restoration plans can be made. Plans for rebuilding and renovating the store — a historically preserved building in Bergen County — have to go through Mitchell’s landlord and town officials. Mitchell suspects the town might want the property leveled and the store moved further away from the road, as it was years ago before the roads were widened. “We close up after Christmas, so I’m hoping, you know, that we can either which way get it ironed out over the winter time when we’re not open,” Mitchell said. “We’re kind of, like, just taking the punches and dealing with it as it unfolds … We were lucky in a lot of ways really.” kflaccom@ramapo.edu
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while the crimson-colored rug is a sea of royal velvet. These furnishings act as a historical portal, providing insight to one of Ramapo’s most mysterious places. While inside Birch Mansion, one may skeptical about the secrets and myths of the 123-year-old estate. A one-time residence of a wealthy woman now houses the college’s administrative offices. Once the computers have been shut down, chairs have been pushed under their desks and lights have been turned off, Lillian Meyer’s ghost is said to linger the halls of her one-time residence. Intrigued by the building’s strange happenings, a group of Ramapo students slept inside the mansion last year, hoping to see Lillie’s ghost. No signs of the late Mayer were seen, but the history of the mansion still lead one to believe there is still the possibility of a run-in. Phone-a-thon, an organization that solicits donation from the Ramapo community, as well as alumni, make their business calls from the York room located in Birch Mansion. Many members of the organization have different opinions of the hauntings. “I’m not a skeptic, but at the same time I’m not a believer either,” Eileen Cameron said, Phone-a-Thon student coordinator, “I do believe that some tragic things have happened on the property, and the mansion does have the potential for being haunted, but as I have not seen or heard anything, I’m reluctant to say it is definitely haunted.” However, others tend to stray away from the myths and believe there are misconceptions of what exactly goes on in the inside. In 1878, Theodore Havemeyer, owner of the land on which Ramapo College now stands, had the mansion built for his daughter, Lillian Havemeyer and her husband, John Mayer. According to the Ramapo Magazine, the red brick Queen Anne-style mansion’s construction began in 1887 and was
later completed in 1890. The mansion was primarily made up of 15 rooms to house the Mayer family, servant’s quarters, a kitchen, a butler’s pantry with a large silverware safe and a large cellar with vaults for safeguarding wine and other family possessions. Lillian Mayer died in the mansion due to an alleged accidental gunshot wound just below the heart. Charles F. Havemeyer, brother of Lillian, also met his death under similar circumstances only two years before. Charles was said to have unexpectedly shot himself in the forehead with a navy revolver in his house in Roslyn, Long Island. “As to how the shooting occurred, I am not in the position to say anything. Mrs. Mayer was used to firearms and fond of hunting,” John Zabriskie said, the doctor on the scene who was quoted in an issue of the New York Times on July 16, 1900. Statements such as these raise the question of whether Lillian Mayer’s death was an accident or a suicide. Throughout the years, there have been numerous reportings of Lillian Mayer’s ghost. A butler’s bell has been said to summon the ghost of the late Lillian Mayer to haunt the person who dares to press it and even sometimes an actual appearance through the top floor window. “When I came on my college tour, I was told by my tour guide if you look back at the top window, you’re able to see her face,” senior Alyson Angstreich said. However, more recent occurrences were said to have gone on earlier this week, according to Angstreich who is also a Phone-a-thon worker in the mansion. A noise was said to be heard coming from the second floor in the late hours. “While a girl was reading Lillie’s obituary online, we all heard a loud banging noise coming from upstairs, as if someone had fell. After about five seconds had passed, another thump was heard. Sally, the nighttime cleaning lady was in the bathroom and no one was known to be upstairs.”
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make them more available to the students.” Candidates running for these particular SGA senate positions were required to have a petition signed by 100 people in the Ramapo community, present a speech for the voting members of SGA and answer questions made by the officials regarding the position. Freshman Kevin Cottino was initially nervous about the campaign process, but was quickly assured by members of SGA that he had nothing to worry about. “They just told us we needed to be ourselves, so I didn’t overdo it,” Cottino said in regards to his speech. Because they are freshmen and still relatively new to the goings on at Ramapo, responsibilities of Cottino and Nicole Panzica are limited to shadowing the elected senators, holding office hours and attending meetings. In addition, they will not be able to vote until the spring semester. “It’s more of a learning process right now,” Cottino said. Nicole Panzica was encouraged to join SGA by Jason Krisza, student government president and decided to run for senator after attending a few general meetings. Active in her high school student government, Panzica is ready to help make an impact at Ramapo as well. “There’s a lot crazy stuff going on here, so instead of sitting back and complaining about it, I’d rather be involved in changing it and making the school better,” Panzica said. Adam Rinaldi, sophomore and senator-at-large for SGA, welcomes the new members and assures that they will have a good support system within the association. “As a group we work together and collaborate on many of the decisions with SGA,” Rinaldi said. Overall, Rinaldi advises the new senators and their alternates to represent their peers well. “They should expect to be the eyes and ears of the student body, act responsibly with their decision making as a voting member of the organization, and just feel comfortable with their new position.” etoribio@ramapo.edu
Associate Director of Annual Giving and head of Ramapo’s Phone-a-thon, Joyce Schader, spends most of her time in the York room located in the mansion. The calling crew, which she directs, spends most of their hours in the mansion primarily during the evenings. “This building is dark, creep and old and we definitely have seasonal hauntings, such as hornets,” Schader said. I’m a non-believer. I don’t believe in anything, but science. However, I do get afraid.” Students have been known to tell fellow peers of stories over the years, which amplify the fear of what may loom inside the Mansion. “One of my callers told me that at one point, rehearsals for campus plays and what nots were held in the York Room before the Barrie Center was built. At one of these rehearsals, someone pushed the button and a man emerged from the double doors opposite the fireplace,” Cameron said. “He looked around then retreated back through the doors. The group thought that it was a security officer for the college and began looking for him. They found nothing. They discovered later that the button was a call signal for the servants and butlers.” In the end, it is uncertain of whether or not these particular occurrences are true or have anything to do with the death that had occurred on the second floor of the mansion 100 years ago. afezza@ramapo.edu
Students Share Personal Stories at Take Back the Night
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Travis Nicol kickoffs off Take Back the Night by introducing the focus of the event.
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respectful silence as one by one, students began to walk to the front of the room to talk about their stories related to sexual violence. These stories were emotionally poignant and painted a picture of the ordeals of what survivors must go through in order to overcome their history of sexual violence. The students continued to share their stories until two minutes of silence occurred, when McGee announced that the speak out portion of the night was over. Grabbing various signs that lined the walls of the Alumni Lounges, students gathered outside for a nighttime march around campus. With megaphones amplifying their voices and signs held high, this large group of students let the world know that they were not going to accept sexual violence; not here and not ever. “I think it will bring a pretty positive message and a message that we’re not going to take survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence lightly,” Becky Garrabrant, program coordinator at the Women’s Center, said. “They will always have a safe place on campus at the Women’s Center and there are allies that are willingly to help them out, and that they have people to talk to.” snoda@ramapo.edu
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Lawmakers: Keep Up the Dialogue About Anti-Bullying Policies
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Campus views are the sole opinion of their respective authors, submitted to The Ramapo News and in no way reflect the views of either The Ramapo News or Ramapo College of New Jersey.
Bullying has been given much attention by the media since the end of September, when a string of suicides, including Rutgers student Tyler Clementi’s, came to light. The press has covered bullying more now than in years past and the issues raised have prompted legislators to act in By MEGAN ANDERLE proposing stricter anti-bullying laws. Editor-in-Chief On Monday, New Jersey lawmakers introduced a new bill that they hope will save lives of bullied children. The bill mandates that all eduactors attend anti-bullying training and that superintendents must report the number of incidents twice per year. These statistics will appear online in the annual School Report Card. The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights names bullying, harassment and intimidation as grounds for suspension or even expulsion. Also, colleges and universities are expected to adopt their own policies to be included in their student conduct handbooks. It is remarkable that the issue of bullying has not died in the media, considering the initial events occured over a month ago. Finally, New Jersey lawmakers are making strides to combat a serious concern for parents and students. In the past bullying was overlooked by the media. But now, society has recognized it as an epidemic. Bullying isn’t an issue of sexual orientation, race, gender or religion. It’s a safety issue, and it affects an entire community, not just the perpetrator and the victim. It’s about time that lawmakers treat it as such. According to the Center for Disease Control, about 10,000 kids stay
home from school a few days each year for fear of being bullied, and each day, 15 percent of absent students miss school to avoid being bullied. These statistics show the immediate need for higher standards and stricter policies. Educators must change the culture of their schools and their curriculums in order to be effective.
Bullying isn’t an issue of sexual orientation, race, gender or religion. It’s a safety issue that affects an entire community, not just the perpetrator or the victim.
Also, programs in different states should be evaluated every year to make sure each school is following guidelines. Policies and laws are meaningless unless they’re enforced. There needs to be consistency. By enforcing these programs in schools, we are giving educators the tools to prevent bullying. Also, forcing school systems to report incidents makes them more accountable. Parents have the right to know these facts. These aspects of the new law send the message that bullying of any sort, on and off school grounds, is not tolerated. Educators and lawmakers need to continue this dialogue. Citizens are protected in the workplace by harassment laws, and students should be protected in the same way. manderle@ramapo.edu
Why Vote in the Upcoming Elections, Students Ask Make Your Voice Heard with Your Ballot
The Ramapo community is buzzing about the rapidly approaching election day. While talking with many students about By JASON KRISZA the election, I SGA President cannot say I was surprised with the apathy students have towards voting on Nov. 2. Many students said they had no intentions of voting this year. Rock the Vote, an organization responsible for reaching out to young voters, said “just 280,000 young voters signed up in its midterm elections voter drive, a fraction of the 2.5 million who eagerly put their name on voter forms two years ago.” This too does not come as a surprise, because the perception that the average New Jerseyan has is that the stakes are not as high this year. Students think, we’re not voting for the president or the governor, so why vote at all? And my vote does not really count anyway, it’s just one vote. Or, I can not get home, and they do
not even look at absentee ballots so why bother? Well, I would argue that the stakes have never been higher for us as students. For one, the positions that are up for re-election are running for positions that are much more relevant to us as citizens and students. While the president is extremely important; a
If we as students do not go out to vote, then why will higher education funding ever be an issue that they want to talk about?
congressman, senator, or even town councilman will also have a much more direct impact on your life. Secondly, students, especially in New Jersey, often complain about higher education funding, or the lack thereof. Voting is one powerful way that students can make their voices heard, even if the topic of higher education funding is not one that the candidates are talking about. Politicians care about two things: getting
elected and getting re-elected. How do they do that? By satisfying the voters. If students do not go out to vote, then why will higher education funding ever be an issue that they want to talk about? If we as students turn out in high numbers, it will send a strong message to politicians that we are a valuable constituency with needs that must be satisfied if they want to get elected or re-elected. One vote can make a difference. I urge you to get out and vote this Tuesday. It is important and can positively alter your life. jkrisza@ramapo.edu
To the Editor:
I am pleased to see the article on Study Abroad in the October 21 Ramapo News. The Roukema Center for International Education offers study abroad programs to students of any of the College's majors, and at durations and pricepoints that might fit students' budgets and academic and work schedules. We offer programs led by RCNJ faculty as well as programs provided by external organizations. Some summer programs through partner providers cost under $3,000 plus airfare. Many summer programs are scheduled such that students may take additional courses on campus during the second summer session so that they can meet the six-credit minimum for federal financial aid. (The six-credit minimumis is not a Roukema Center or RCNJ rule.) Our semester exchanges in Shanghai and St. Petersburg cost less than a semester on campus and most sources of financial aid would apply to them. The same is true of our spring semester program in India, which earns sixteen RCNJ credits focusing on sustainability, social movements, and development, meets a number of general education requirements, and includes airfare in the price. Dozens of semester options through providers cost less or approximately the same as a semester on campus for a resident student, but others might cost much more. Both RCNJ and external scholarships are available. Come see the study abroad staff in ASB-123 for advisement and also talk with your academic advisor. Stay tuned for information sessions for programs and scholarships and visit ww2.ramapo.edu/international/stu dyabroad. Click on the"programs" or "scholarships" links. It's never too early to plan and there's a program to fit nearly every student. Sincerely, Jeremy R. Geller, Ph.D. Executive Director, Roukema Center for International Education
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SWEET TOOTH
Nicole Mazewski lists the spookiest Halloween flicks Page 9
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Makeshift Celebrity Costumes Come Together Easily 10 . 28 . 10
BY JULIANNA BRANDA Staff Writer
With Halloween only days away, those of us who lacked inspiration in the costume department are scrambling right now to pull together last minute get-ups. While scanning the clearance section of Party Box for last pick costumes is an option, it really isn’t worth the headache considering there are a lot of options for makeshift Halloween costumes in your dorm room or house. Here are some favorites: Lady Gaga: While her costumes are often elaborate and intimidating, you shouldn’t have a problem pulling off some variation of Gaga—in fact, have fun with it. Stick to the basics like a blonde wig, false eyelashes and baby pink lipstick. Then try and give your look that trademark Gaga edge by adding something a little more eclectic: for example, if you still have that old solar system model from your 4th grade science class lying around, carry it with you to immediately transform into the Fame Monster. Russell Brand: Layer on the mousse and the guyliner for this intense celebrity look. The British comedian is also famous for his
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Dressing up as Lady Gaga is an easy last minute costume to pull together.
tight black pants, leather jackets and layered jewelry. Pick up some costume cross and skull jewelry to top off the look. Make sure you get Brand’s trademark beehive by lay-
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A homemade Russel Brand costume is a unique alternative to a store bought costume.
ering on mousse and hairspray; try Got2b “Fat-Tastic Hair Thickening Plumping Mousse” ($5) to achieve Brand’s towering rat’s nest and Big Sexy Hair’s “Spray and
Play Voluminizing Hairspray” ($15) to hold the look in place. Audrey Hepburn: Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a fashion icon because she introduces the simple-yet-chic Parisian look to the masses; if you’re scrambling for a costume for those last minute party plans, a tiara, a little black dress and black sunglasses will not be hard to come by. For makeup, a simple pink lip and winged eyeliner will tie the look together. The only part that may be challenging is to pull off Audrey’s chignon hairstyle, but there are YouTube tutorials that can guide you step-by-step if you get stuck. Willow Smith: The burgeoning YouTube sensation and celebrity spawn has created a huge hit by “whipping her hair back and forth.” Donning Willow’s signature style of bright colors and crazy nails should be easy to pull off if you go through your pre-teen wardrobe or by making a pit stop at your local Mandee’s.
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Student Musicians Seek Adequate Rehearsal Space, Equipment BY DIANA STANCZAK A&E Editor
With state-of-the-art equipment integrated into many of Ramapo’s buildings and classrooms, most students have resources to help them master their undergraduate studies, whether it is business or biology. However, some of Ramapo’s musicians feel as though they do not have the tools they need to succeed. Senior Jeff Lambert, a music industry major, has been brainstorming ideas to transform the educational music environment on campus into one that is more professional and better equipped. Lambert’s main concerns are the lack of practice space available for students to practice their music as well as a shortage of equipment. Lambert, who is treasurer of the Music Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA), along with several other students, has come up with ideas to enrich the music curriculum on campus. “Through MEISA, I’ve put together a group of students who want to start an on-campus band,” Lambert said. “One of the ways that I’m hoping we will be able to get a rehearsal space is because this whole band idea would be a lot like a workshop over an entire year.” Lambert’s proposed idea of an on-campus band would be directed towards music majors who want to apply the skills they have learned in the classroom in a practical way. “You would write songs, go through the writing process, go through the recording process, go through the performing process, and you’d also work on putting together press kits,”
he explained. However, there are two major roadblocks to Lambert’s idea: funding and space. The funding issue is complicated because while Lambert’s on-campus band proposition is educational, it could not be categorized as an official class. Therefore, Lambert would have to apply for funding under MEISA and work with other students in the association to coordinate the project. The lack of space also poses another problem; while the Berrie Center does have a music lab, Lambert feels as if there is not adequate space for a band to hold rehearsals. However, there is progress being made towards expanding the current music program. MEISA’s faculty advisor, Ben Neill, professor of music production and industry, clearly explained the issue. “MEISA is the music industry club, so in terms of the whole situation, yes, we [the music faculty] are aware that we’re lacking in physical space, but as a department, our first priority has to be to serve the students, the people who are in the classes. And right now, we’re sort of barely making that,” Neill said. Neill also added that the current music labs in the Berrie Center are scheduled to undergo construction over winter break. “Right now it’s a lab with 14 workstations, and we’re going to expand that and have a recording room, similar to what you would have in a professional studio,” Neill said. “That will definitely enhance our music program in particular. It’s a fairly major commitment that’s going to involve knocking some walls down.”
Neil also addressed Lambert’s concerns for a space where students could practically learn outside of the classroom. “Then we have the other issue,” Neill said. “It would be great to have a situation where even if they [the students] weren’t in the music classes, weren’t taking the recording classes, that they could have some facility that would allow them to develop that. “The issue of having a separate facility that could be not just limited to people that are taking the class is also something that has been discussed.” Attempts at finding such a facility have been ongoing, with little success. “We tried last year at the Lodge, but we had the plug pulled on that,” Lambert said. “Nobody likes having musicians around,” Neill added. “It’s normal when you say, ‘Well, we’re going to have a rehearsal studio with rock bands,’ but there are offices in those buildings and red flags go up. It’s understandable.” While such an open practice space may not be established overnight, musicians should feel reassured that Ramapo is taking steps towards enhancing the music program. “Jeff’s [Lambert] idea of a band made up of students is kind of a big experiential project,” Neill said. “It gets a little complicated because MEISA’s not a class, it’s a club, but in this case, it may go beyond what a typical club does, and tie in with our mission, but first we need the space.” dstancza@ramapo.edu
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Movies That WIll Curdle Your Blood & Make You Scream Silence of the Lambs (1991)
BY NICOLE MAZEWSKI Staff Writer
Jodie Foster and Sir Anthony Hopkins star in this thriller. The main character, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, is an incarcerated psychopathic murderer who holds the key to solving another, more violent murder, in which the killer skins his victims. Silence of the Lambs is an incredibly suspenseful movie.
With Halloween quickly approaching, scary movies are in their prime. New movies have been released throughout the month, but do they compete with some of the all-time classics? Here’s a list of a few of the most notoriously frightening thrillers.
Saw (2004)
Psycho (1960)
This series is extremely gory and full os suspense. Jigsaw, the maniac killer in the movie, forces his victims to kill one another or another person dies. The newest of the series, Saw 3D comes to theaters this Friday.
This is an example of a true classic horror film. Director Alfred Hitchcock does a great job of interlacing a story in between Marion Crane’s encounter at the dreaded Bates Motel. It was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Director. The music alone will scare you.
Paranormal Activity (2007)
The Exorcist (1973)
This movie paved the way for many exorcism themed films. The Exorcist won two Oscars, was nominated for another eight, and won four Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture Drama. The visual depiction of exorcism terrifies audiences.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
This is another ultimate fear for this time of year. What’s a haunted house or trail without a chainsaw wielding masked figure chasing you and your friends? In this movie,
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Above, one of the most memorable scenes from the 1980 horror film, The Shining.
With the sequel landing at number one in the box office last week, Paranormal Activity definitely deserves a top spot. With its unique documentary style, the film seems more real than most. A couple tracks down what’s haunting their house by setting up hidden cameras. Its eerie realism sets up an unsettling ending.
that’s just what happens: five friends are terrorized by a chainsaw carrying killer and his family of gruesome cannibals.
Halloween (1978)
This classic thriller is timely, making it especially scary. A very young Jamie Lee Curtis stars in this flick. With the premise of a psychotic murderer on the loose, anyone would be scared.
The Shining (1980)
The Shining is a Stephen King classic. The movie occurs during a winter in which a writer and his family stay in an empty hotel to care for it in the off-season. The isolation causes the main character, Jack (Jack Nicholson), to go insane. The hotel has a history of spooky happenings that Jack’s young son bears witness to, which leads to some of the movie’s iconic scenes, like “REDRUM.” The haunted hotel setting and effects contribute to this thriller. Friday the 13th (1980)
This is the movie in which the infamous villain, Jason, first appeared. This spooky tale takes place at a summer camp where two murders are rumored to have taken place. This is the first of many in the series.
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The Exorcist led to the creation of many exorcism themed films.
Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
This is another classic horror film. Freddy Krueger is the villain in Nightmare on Elm Street, who attacks his victims in their nightmares while they are sleeping. He’s known for his razor blade-clawed glove and burned physique.
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The latest Saw film, Saw 3D hits theaters this Friday.
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Phoenix Concert a Surprise With Special Guest Appearance
BY ERIK GAVILANES Staff Writer
Celebrations were in order last Wednesday night at New York’s Madison Square Garden for the members of the French band Phoenix, including an extra special guest appearance by Daft Punk. Let’s consider the last two years of the band’s career to put their show into context. The quartet had spent 10 years and four albums in relative obscurity, making only minor splashes before 2009’s stellar Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Hit singles “1901” and “Lisztomania” dominated mainstream radio and appearances on SNL, Cadillac commercials and a Grammy win for “Best Alternative Music Album” followed. All these terrific traits of a band shooting sky-high in popularity can only mcan only mean one thing: a coronation at The World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden. Emerging from the fog and shadows to start the night off with “Lisztomania,” the band seemed uncertain of their
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An unexpected guest appearance by Daft Punk at last weekʼs Phoenix concert excited the crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Paranormal Activity 2: More Scenes, More Explanation Page 10 The Ramapo News
BY JEREMY KELLY Staff Writer
Horror Film is Prequel to Original
viewers. Although it’s not quite as good as the original, it’s still a well-made film.
In 2009, Paranormal Activity spooked its way into theaters thanks to a brilliant marketing campaign in which fans went online and demanded that the movie be released. With a $15,000 budget, it terrified audiences and was described as a movie that “scrapes away 30 years of encrusted nightmare clichés.” Last Friday, Paranormal Activity 2 hit theatres at midnight, this time with a $3 mil-
We’re never as vulnerable as when we’re in our own house in the middle of the night with all the lights off.
...the scary scenes really do their job. They’re bound to shock you...
lion budget. The teaser trailer was considered so frightening that it was pulled from some theaters across the country. The hype for this film was quite remarkable, but does the final product live up to the expectations? In some ways, this movie is actually better than the original. The movie opens with home video footage shot by a handheld camera, much like the original. This time we follow Kristi (Sprague Grayden), sister of Katie (Katie Featherston), the protagonist of the first film, and her husband, stepdaughter and newborn son Hunter. It isn’t long before we realize that this movie is actually a prequel, because of the fact that both Katie and Micah (Micah Sloat) are alive, and because of the on-screen text that places the date of these events before those of the first movie. The family suffers what appears to be a break-in at their San Diego home, with items thrown about and partially ruined, but
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Paranormal Activity 2 offers explanation to the eerie happenings in the original Paranormal Acivity.
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only one thing is stolen: a necklace that Katie gave to Kristi. The family installs security cameras throughout the house in an attempt to spot intruders. This spells nothing but disaster, with young Hunter almost always in the mix of it all. Without spoiling anything, the scary scenes really do their job. They’re bound to shock you, but you may find yourself laughing about it afterwards, because it’s such an obvious scare. There are more shocking moments, but the film is overall less scary than Paranormal Activity and doesn’t leave that subconscious level of terror that made the first movie so memorable. Also, you’ll recognize some of the same scenes recycled from the original, like doors blowing shut and flickering lights. Yet it stays true to the theme: it’s our imagination
that terrifies us the most. We’re never as vulnerable as we are when we’re in our own house in the middle of the night with all the lights off. As sequels (or prequels) often do, this movie tries to explain the cause behind these happenings. Although it seems like a proper explanation, it does break the authenticity of the movie by a small margin. It’s arguably the only time in which the movie feels scripted; however, it’s a good expansion on the mythology of these films. Paranormal Activity 2 set a new record for biggest midnight gross for an R-rated movie with $6.3 million. It went on to place number one at the weekend box office with $41.5 million. It’s a sequel to a successful horror movie that perfectly complements the original, and is still bound to frighten
If you want a clear thought on the ending, you’ll have to watch the movie. But keep this in mind: whereas the ending to part one was likely to cause hyperventilation, this ending might instead leave you staring with your eyes wide. Simply put, it’s scary in its own way.
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Lustig Dance Theatre Presents Captivating Show Page 11 The Ramapo News
By DANIELLE REED Staff Writer
On Saturday, Ramapo students and community members attended a world premiere performance from a local dance company at Ramapo’s Sharp Theater in the Berrie Center at 8 p.m. “World Debut Dance Performers: Luna Mexicana and Other Works” was presented by the Lustig Dance Theatre. The dance company, led by Graham Lustig, presented four different dance scenes that were enhanced by the effects of colors, lights and music that were used. The Lustig Dance Theatre (LDT) was opened in 2010 by Lustig, who is a world renowned choreographer and teacher. LDT’s main goal is to inspire the New Jersey community with dances that combine artistic talents with live music and effects. There are ten dancers total, five men and five women, from a variety of universities and backgrounds that perform with the company. “I came here not expecting [a] contemporary dance group, so I’m surprised,” junior Ben Owen said. The dance performance began with a behind the scenes introduction video that had interviews and footage of the dancers practicing and learning the dances. The main footage of the video discussed the “Luna Mexicana” and the other dances that were going to be performed later in the
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evening. “I was expecting [that] the whole performance was on the ‘Luna Mexicana’ theme and I wasn’t expecting other dances,” freshman Allison Gutworth said. “I liked that there were other themes to other dances.” The dance performance began with the dance “Torch”, which included live music with a singer and guitarist. The dance portrayed the emotions to modern love and was set to contemporary songs
“I was very impressed because there were very small details put into the show...” -Allison Gutworth, freshman
including “Eet” by Regina Spektor, “Love is a Losing Game” by Amy Winehouse, “Goodbye My Lover” by James Blunt and Sasha Scarbeck and “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. Although there was no physical scenery, the lighting and colors changed throughout the dances affecting the mood and atmosphere. Dancers illustrated the message and emotions of the songs through their expressions and movements. “All those movements played a part in telling the story and getting the story across
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to the audience,” Gutworth said. The second dance scene was choreographed by Laney Engelhard, one of the dancers, and was titled “Truth and Grace.” This dance is set to “Chaconne in G Minor” and the emotions come through the dancing and partnerships that the dancers have. While the back of the stage had been visible in the first scene, this scene had a curtain drawn which showed the shift in mood through the colored lighting. The third dance scene, Infinitum, was simple and consisted of yellow light and four dancers dressed in yellow. This allowed the audience to focus on the movements and emotions behind the dance. “I was very impressed because there were very small details put into the show, like with the costumes and with all the different movements with the dancers’ legs and their hands,” Gutworth said. The final dance scene, and the title of the performance, was the “Luna Mexicana.” The “Luna Mexicana” tells the story of the Mexican holiday El Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. In the dance Luna summons her ancestors from the grave. The elaborate stage setting, a stack of skulls in the back surrounded by candles, along with the detailed costumes help to bring this dance to life. Luna is dressed in a bright yellow dress while the rest of the dancers, playing the roles of her ancestors, are dressed in skeleton costumes.
Each dance that is incorporated tells the story of her ancestors including a dance between a bride and groom. “I enjoyed it,” Owen said. “The Luna Mexicana [at] the end was probably my favorite. I did not expect them to be in costume and make up.” The Lustig Dance Theatre is located in New Brunswick, NJ and this debut is the start of its hopeful future as a successful dance company.
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The Lustig Dance Theatre visited Ramapo on Saturday and performed captivating dances that intertwined movement, light and color. dreed1@rampo.edu
Daft Punk Surprises Phoenix Fans
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as arena headliners. The performance played mostly like a club show, with very minimal lighting displays and no real theatrics to speak of when compared to other shows the arena has hosted recently. Phoenix ran through all but one song off of their latest record, smartly sticking to the material that brought them to such a stage. They played to an inviting crowd that served as their victory lap around the music world. It would have been mostly remembered for the importance of this career milestone, that is, until a certain other French group decided to pay a visit. After one “Wolfgang Amadeus”-less two song encore, lead singer Thomas Mars, guitarists Laurent Brancowitz and Christian Mazzalai and bassist Deck d’Arcy returned with a track off their debut album called, “If I Ever Feel Better.” As the hard crunching guitar riff of that track was cut off abruptly, so were the house lights. Scattered cheers rang throughout the dark arena as a table in center stage summoned a spotlight to it, revealing the two tricked-out-robot-helmet wearing members of French electronic duo Daft Punk. Once their image hit the giant screen hanging above the stage, the scattered cheers turned to shrieks, a proper response to the immensely popular group’s first live performance in three years. Daft Punk played a remix of “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” that turned into a mash up with “Around the World” with Phoenix playing along with them. A few notes of what sounded like the music used to contact the alien life in the film “Close Encounters of the jbranda1@ramapo.edu Third Kind,” followed which gave way to an electro-charged version of “1901” backed by Daft Punk. Mars left the stage and ventured very deep into the turbulent crowd, passed along the sea of adoring fans. He returned to the stage to join his fellow bandmates and special guests in a bow before raucous cheers. To say the Garden was buzzing afterward would be an understatement. It was understood that what had just taken place was a concert experience that would last a lifetime. On a night that served as a culmination of newfound success and adoration in the music world for Phoenix, Daft Punk showed them what they should be striving for next.
Also, long hair is crucial to pulling off the look, so if you’re a few inches short, go out and buy some hair extensions from a store like Sally’s Beauty Supply. Just don’t give yourself a headache from whipping your hair back and forth all night. If you’re still stuck for an idea, here are some creative ideas from your fellow students. Sophomore Kathleen Capiroso put together her own “80’s Rebel” look. “I’m going to wear a tight magenta miniskirt, a loose white shirt, a leather jacket, boots, neon nails, and of course the teased hair,” Capiroso said, Freshman Kevin Cottino built his entire “random nerd” costume around a single item. “I was at a Halloween store about an hour ago, and I saw these red thick-rimmed glasses, and then I just threw on some khakis and a blue polo and did a comb-over with my hair,” Cottino explained. If you are still in a bind, there are a million ways to find inspiration in the next three days. Go through your wardrobe, pick out a few ridiculous pieces you haven’t worn in ages, and build from there. Make sure to get into character, since Halloween is all about transformation. Don’t feel pressure to buy the closest (and cheapest) ready-made costume available, because creating something homemade will win you points in both the originality and cleverness department.
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RAMAPO SPORTS
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Santaniello Breaks Single-Season Goal Record in 3-0 Win By S EAN RITCHIE Staff Writer
The Ramapo men’s soccer team has a new all-time single season scoring record set by sophomore forward Rob Santaniello. Santaniello followed his impressive freshman year of 16 goals scored and finished this season with the new record of 21. Nansha Kalonji, a member of the Ramapo College Hall of Fame, set the previous record of 19 goals in 1997. From the time he first entered Ramapo, Santaniello has had his sights set on breaking the record. “I remember my first day I came here to talk to DJ [Pinton, Head Coach],” Santaniello said. “Nasha was in there and they said that he has the record, and I was just thinking in my mind I want to break that.” Ramapo has had a recent string of freshmen players putting up big numbers in their rookie year and having a significant fall-off during their sophomore seasons. Santaniello was determined to break this trend, as he trained vigorously throughout the summer. “In the summer I was in the gym everyday. I lifted five days a week, because I knew I had to get a little stronger,” he said. “I actually played soccer this summer, instead of last year playing baseball. It prepared me a little more for the season.” Santaniello’s success is ever more impressive considering teams had an entire off-season to prepare for him. It is vital for him to capitalize on the chances he does get con-
sidering they are coming less frequently. “I get man marked almost every game,” Santaniello said, “ so I have to make the most of the opportunities when they come, because they don’t come as much anymore.
“The team’s success is way more important because at the end of the day we all play for Ramapo College, and our record and winning a championship is all that matters.” -Rob Santaniello
His teammates were fully supportive of his chase of the record. “I think it’s a great accomplishment for him, especially because of all the hard work he puts in,” senior Frank Vogas said. “The whole team supported him.” Breaking the scoring record is a significant personal accomplishment, yet Santaniello’s main focus was the success of the team. “The teams success is way more important because at the end of the day we all play for Ramapo College, and our record and winning a championship is all that matters.” Senior captain Jim Clementi also praised the accomplishment. “He’s a great player and it’s an incredible accomplishment,” Clementi said. “He’s shown this year that he is the best forward in the conference.”
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The menʼs soccer team faces Kean University on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the first round of the NJAC Tournament.
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Sophomore Rob Santianello broke the record for most goals scored in a single year on Saturday.
The pressure the pursuit of the record brought was alleviated by the support of his teammates. “The whole theme the past few weeks was who is going to get the assist on the goal,” Santaniello said. “Everyone has been fighting for it. Everyone was joking around and keeping the spirits up.” Santaniello realizes how important his teammates are to his success. “The teams success is way more important because at the end of the day we all play for Ramapo College and our record and winning a championship is all that matters.” The regular season concluded today with the Roadrunners beating the reigning fourpeat New Jersey Athletic Conference champions, Montclair State, 1-0 off a burial with just less than seven minutes left in overtime from Vogas. He applauded his teammates for his goal. “The only reason I had that opportunity is because of all the hard work from the whole team and I just buried it,” Vogas said. The win against Montclair is the biggest win of the season for the Roadrunners. Not only does it end the recent success Montclair had over the Roadrunners, as no one on the team has ever experienced a victory over their conference rival, it guaranteed them a home game in the first round of the NJAC playoffs. It also adds to their all-around body of work, as the NCAA tournament is the final goal. “It was huge for us to beat a good regionally ranked team,” Clementi said. It was a hard fought win since they played a man down for the majority of the second half and overtime. The team’s resiliency
surfaced again and one can sense there truly is something special about this squad. “I think this season is really special and no matter what’s in front of us we fight through it,” Vogas said. “Obviously Montclair’s a great team but no matter if we were a man down or not we know we can beat any team we play.”
“I think this season is really special and no matter what’s in front of us we fight through it.” -Frank Vogas
Playing down one man is an enormous challenge that many teams struggle with. Clementi, as well as the rest of the team, was not rattled. Clementi attested to the team’s character, as he did not need to add extra motivation after the ejection. “I just kept encouraging guys to keep playing and stay focused, but I didn’t really need to say anything,” Clementi said. “Everyone understood the magnitude of the game and being a man down we knew we had to work that much harder.” The success of Santaniello has fueled the team to an impressive 11-2-4 record for the regular season. They return to action at home this Saturday at 1 p.m. to open up the NJAC tournament as the third vs sixthseed Kean University. sritchi1@ramapo.edu
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Giants Set to Battle Rangers in World Series
Yankees and Phillies Eliminated in Six Games by Western Underdogs
By CHRIS ARNDT Staff Writer
The American and National League Championship Series foretold a possible World Series rematch between the powerhouse Yankees and Phillies. However, the Rangers and Giants had something to prove. After pulling off upsets in the Championship Series, the Giants are looking to avenge their 2002 World Series loss to the Angels while the Rangers enter their first World Series in franchise history. New team owner, Hall-Of-Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, and manager Ron Washington assembled the best team Texas ever had. They finally found balance between young superstars such as shortstop Elvis Andrus and closer Neftali Feliz and veteran staples such as third baseman Michael Young and reliever Darren Oliver. Texas, a powerhouse during the regular season, led the AL in runs scored and finally had a formidable pitching staff behind lefty aces Cliff Lee and C.J. Wilson. Lee dominated the Yankees in the series, tossing eight shutout innings while recording 13 strikeouts in Game 3. The feel-good story of the year in Major League Baseball was found in the Rangers’ clubhouse. Both Washington and ALCS Most Valuable Player Josh Hamilton have battled drug addiction, and with the support of management they have remained sober for the length of the season. The team went as far as to serve club soda for the celebration after winning the ALCS so Hamilton could participate without being around alcohol. The Texas Rangers outplayed the Yankees in the series to win 4-2. Their pitching silenced the Yankees’ bats and they proved they could keep up with the Yankees’ offense, blasting nine home runs in the series while the Yankees hit six. The NLCS turned out to be almost a one-man show for the Giants. Outfielder Cody Ross had the series of his life, blasting three home runs, two off of Phillies ace Roy Halladay. Ross was a late addition to the team, added to block the Padres from acquiring him to help their playoff push in the NL West. Ross made his way to the lineup after having a productive stretch run with the Giants at the end of the season. Giants ace Tim Lincecum, who went 1-1 in the series, struck out 16 Phillies in their 4-2 series win. The Phillies relied on Halladay to
Thursday, October 28, 2010
This Week in Ramapo Sports Thursday:
Women’s Volleyball @ Rutgers-Camden at 7 p.m.
Friday:
Women’s Field Hockey vs. Wilkers University at 4 p.m.
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Matt Cain will pitch in Game 2 for the San Francisco Giants, who will look to expand their 1-0 series lead.
guide them to their third straight World Series appearance, but he let them down by posting a 4.15 ERA. Their inconsistent pitching and silenced bats were the cause of their downfall in the series. As a team they only managed to hit three homeruns the entire series despite having one of the best offensive teams in baseball. In Game 1, the Giants offense was able to break through against Cliff Lee, who did not pitch past the fifth inning after giving up six earned runs. In an unexpected offensive battle, the Giants won 11-7 behind a six-run inning that included a three-run home run by Juan Uribe.
“The [Rangers] went as far as to serve club soda for the celebration after winning the ALCS so [Josh] Hamilton could participate without being around alcohol.”
C.J. Wilson will pitch against Matt Cain for the Giants in Game 2 on Saturday. Colby Lewis will look to follow up his series-clinching win against the Yankees in Game 3 against Jonathan Sanchez, who struggled to throw strikes in the NLCS. Despite the offensive explosion in Game 2, the series can be a low scoring since both teams have excellent starting and relief pitching. It may come down to a battle of the bullpens, in which case a slight edge could go to the Giants with flamethrowers Santiago Casilla and Brian Wilson lurking at the end of the game. However, neither team has a big advantage so this looks to be a highly competitive series. carndt@ramapo.edu
Saturday:
Men’s Soccer vs. Kean University at 1 p.m. in Round One of NJAC Tournament Men’s and Women’s Swimming vs. The College of New Jersey at 2 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Cross Country NJAC Championships Women’s Volleyball Hunter College Tournament
Monday:
Field Hockey @ William Patterson University at 7 p.m.
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Young Stars Deliver Breakout Performances in Week Seven Page 14 The Ramapo News
By JAKE EDINGER Staff Writer
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Week seven of the National Football League season included many games that significantly affect the future performance of some teams in the NFL. The World Champion New Orleans Saints were unable to beat the 2-5 Cleveland Browns at home. The 30-17 loss dropped the Saints to third place in the NFC South with a record of 4-3. Saints quarterback Drew Brees threw four interceptions, two of which were intercepted and returned for touchdowns from Browns’ linebacker David Bowens. Browns running back Peyton Hills rushed for 69 yards and scored a touchdown. Hills is having a career season so far, passing his career mark with 460 rushing yards, and he has tied his season career record for touchdowns with six. The Green Bay Packers hosted the Minnesota Vikings in a very important NFC North divisional battle. The Packers emerged victorious, beating the Vikings 28-24. Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 295 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. His counterpart Brett Favre threw three interceptions while also injuring his ankle, which an MRI revealed has two stress fractures. Favre has not ruled out the chance of playing and continuing his consecutive game streak, which is at 314, this Sunday when the Vikings take on the 5-1 New England Patriots. The Green Bay
Packers’ win and a loss from the Chicago Bears propelled them into a tie for first place in the NFC North division. The Packers record stands at 4-3 and Minnesota dropped to 2-5. The Monday night football game featured rivals New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys. The majority of the game featured sloppy plays resulting in six total turnovers. The Giants were victorious and now boast the best record in the NFC with the Atlanta Falcons at 5-2. During the entire game, the
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Darren McFadden rushed for 165 yards and scored four touchdowns in Oaklandʼs 59-14 victory over the Denver Broncos. After falling short of expectations in his first two seasons, McFadden has had a breakout year.
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front-seven for the New York Giants pressured quarterbacks Tony Romo and John Kitna, recording three sacks. Romo left the game early due to a suffered broken collarbone that will take six to eight weeks to heal, but surgery has been ruled out. This has only been one of the many disappointments this season for the Dallas Cowboys, who many believed would represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. Now their chances of making the playoffs or even finishing with a .500 record are dwindling. The Cowboys are
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in last place in the NFC East and only have one win accompanied by five losses. Giants’ second year receiver Hakeem Nicks had another stunning game, putting up 108 receiving yards along with two touchdowns. Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick posted 374 yards passing as well as throwing for four touchdowns. Fitzpatrick has been a bright spot during an otherwise dreadful year in Buffalo. Despite Fitzpatricks’s best effort, the Bills fell to the Baltimore Ravens in a 37-34 overtime defeat. Leading all running backs with 165 yards rushing, Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden also scored four touchdowns in the Raiders’ 59-14 win over the Denver Broncos. McFadden seems to have turned the corner and is starting to produce like he had in college. In five games, McFadden has posted career highs with 557 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, and he is averaging 5.5 yards per carry. McFadden has also corrected his fumbling issues and looks to become a primary running back in the National Football League. Another standout performance in week seven was Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt. The former Rutgers standout caught seven balls for 225 yards and three touchdowns in the Titans’ 37-19 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. jedinger@ramapo.edu
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AFC Teams Reign Supreme on Top of Power Rankings Page 15 The Ramapo News
By ANDREW GOULD Sports Editor
The 2010 season of the National Football League has provided many close games that will lead to tight races in each division. Although no team has established itself as a favorite to reach the Super Bowl, these teams have started the year strongly enough to draw consideration as one of the elite teams in the NFL. 1. New York Jets (5-1) – Mark Sanchez has dramatically improved his decision-making, only throwing two interceptions in six games this season. Their defense remains one of the best in the league despite not having shut-down cornerback Darrelle Revis at full strength. 2. Pi ttsburgh S teel ers (5-1) – A controversial call saved the Steelers from losing to the Miami Dolphins, but Pittsburgh’s offense has regained its edge with the return of Troy Polamalu. Their offense is rolling with Ben Roethlisberger back from a fourgame suspension. 3. New Engl and Patri ots (5-1) – Tom Brady and Bill Belichick continue to defy the odds and win without a strong defense, rushing offense, or a receiving core that lost its only deep threat in Randy Moss. While they are nowhere near as dominant as the team that almost went undefeated in 2007, they resemble the championship teams from ear-
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lier in the decade. 4. Bal ti more Ravens (5-2) – The Ravens almost fell in a classic trap game against the winless Buffalo Bills, but they found a way to escape with a win. Their offense is now their strong point after acquiring wide receiver Anquan Boldin and their defense should benefit from the return of safety Ed Reed. 5. Indi anapol i s Col ts (4-2) – The Colts get the benefit of the doubt since fourtime Most Valuable Player Peyton Manning is leading the way, but losing wide receiver Austin Collie for several weeks and tight end Dallas Clark for the season will make it harder for the Colts to return to their Super Bowl. Their Monday night matchup against the Houston Texans will play a huge role in determining who wins the AFC South. 6. Tennessee Ti tans (5-2) – With the emergence of Kenny Britt as a top wide receiver, the Titans no longer need to rely solely on Chris Johnson to move the ball on offense. After scoring 30 points in three consecutive wins, the Titans have scored more points this season than any other team in the league despite receiving little national recognition. 7. New York Gi ants (5-2) – The Giants’ season was believed to be finished after they suffered an ugly defeat to the Titans on week three, but the Giants have since benefited from a rejuvenated defense that has injured several quarterbacks and
completely shut down opposing rushing attacks. Ahmad Bradshaw quietly leads the league with 708 rushing yards, providing New York fans hope of a possible Giants vs. Jets Super Bowl. 8. Atl anta Fal cons (5-2) – While their defense has looked vulnerable in the past two weeks, Matt Ryan and Roddy White have torn up secondary en route to becoming one of the best quarterback-wide receiver duos in the league. 9. Green Bay Packers (4-3) – Injuries have derailed the popular early Super Bowl pick, who have lost all their games by three points. Even without Ryan Grant and Jermichael Finley, the Packers have a potent offense led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers. and are the team to beat in the NFC North. 10. Kansas Ci ty Chi efs (4-2) – Most fans believe that the Chiefs’ 4-2 start is a fluke, but veteran Thomas Jones and young speedster Jamaal Charles give them one of the premiere rushing attacks in the league. Brandon Flowers, who was called for a questionable pass interference penalty that allowed the Houston Texans to rally to beat the Chiefs, has quickly established himself as an elite cornerback. 11. Phi l adel phi a Eagl es (4-3) - Lost under the constant quarterback debate between Michael Vick and Kevin Kolb has been the strong play of running back LeSean McCoy and wide receiver Jeremy Maclin.
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Mark Sanchez has matured in his second season with the Jets.
12. Houston Texans (4-2) - The Texans have one of the best scoring attacks in the NFL, but their passing defense, ranked last in the league with 306 passing yards allowed per game, forces them to fight from behind in every game. Houston will have to play consistently if they want to be taken seriously as a title contender. agould1@ramapo.edu
Much-Anticipated NBA Season Jumps Off to Exciting Start Miami’s Big Three Lose Season Opener to Celtics; Knicks, Nets Begin Season with Wins
By ALMERRY MARTINS Staff Writer
After a long and dramatic free agency period, the basketball season is upon us. Some teams stayed away from big contracts and relied on the draft, while others gave their franchise an extreme makeover. A pitch black Staples Center allowed the stars of the 2009-2010 Los Angeles Lakers’ championship team to shine, dropping their 16th world title banner in the ring ceremony before hosting Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets. In Yao’s first game since the 2009 playoffs after missing last season recovering from a foot surgery, he scored nine points and grabbed 11 rebounds before fouling out. Lakers’ Pau Gasol led the team to their 112-110 victory with 29 points and 11 rebounds. Steve Blake hit the game sealing 3-poiner with 18.8 seconds left in his first game with the Lakers. The Phoenix Suns traveled to Portland to face the Blazers in their first game since losing Amar’e Stoudemire to the New York Knicks in free agency. An 18-1 run in the 4th quarter sealed the win for Portland. Nicolas Batum scored 11 of the team’s final 18 points, making four of five shots including three from 3-point range. The Suns definitely missed Stoudemire’s presence on the boards as they lost the rebound battle 4830, including a 25-13 discrepancy in the first half. Steve Nash was the team’s top performer with 26 points, but only recorded six assists after averaging 11 assists per
game last season. The most anticipated matchup was that of the new big three versus the old big three. The Boston Celtics hosted the renovated Miami Heat. After signing Chris Bosh and Lebron James, the Heat entered the season as the new team to beat. The Celtics did just that in an 88-80 victory. The Heat wasn’t warm enough as Dwayne Wade scored 13 points on 4-of-16 shooting and lost six turnovers. Bosh struggled as the team’s third option with eight points and eight rebounds. James scored 30 points but had eight turnovers for the seventh time in his career. The trio was responsible for 15 of
the 17 turnovers the team committed. The old big three (Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett) combined for 49 of Boston’s points, but it was their new star who led them to victory. Point guard Rajon Rondo came one assist shy of his career high of 17 and tied for third-most in a season opener. Athough the Celtics looked strong against the Heat, they suffered a surprising defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have been depleted after losing James. J.J. Hickson, who might be the new face of the franchise, scored 21 points after receiving more playing time and opportunities than he had last year.
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Kevin Durantʼs 30 points led the Oklahoma City Thunder to defeat the Chicago Bulls 106-95 last night. The Thunder lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs last season.
Along with the Lakers, Celtics, and Heat, the Oklahoma City Thunder appear to be top contenders in the National Basketball Association. Kevin Durant scored 30 points in the Thunder’s 106-95 win over the Chicao Bulls. After leading the United States in the FIBA World Championships, Durant appears to be one of the premiere candidates to win Most Valuable Player. After losing out on signing James in the offseason, the Knicks and Nets both started the season with wins. The Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors 98-93 behind a strong effort from newcomer Raymond Felton, who compiled 15 points along with six assists and six rebounds. Stoudemire started his tenure as a member of the Knicks with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. The Nets beat the Detroit Pistons 101-98 to win their season opener. Newcomers Anthony Morrow provided the Nets with much needed long-range shooting, combining for a total of five 3-pointers. Rookie Derrick Favors scored eight points and grabbed 10 rebounds in his league debut. While most teams still have 81 games to play, a team will not be defined as a contender for this year’s championship by how they look on paper. Only their performance as a team will lead them to a chance at winning a championship. martins814@yahoo.com
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