The Signal: Fall ‘17 No. 5

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September 27, 2017

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Despite forum, Spirit Week remains unchanged

CUB hosts Silent Disco

By Nicole Bruno Correspondent

By Connor Smith Editor-in-Chief Hoping to hear a larger variety of voices, Student Government, the Office of Student Involvement and the Inter Greek Council hosted an open forum on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in Brower Student Center room 101 to discuss potential changes to the annual Homecoming Spirit Week competition. But flyers, Facebook posts and several mass emails weren’t enough — just under 20 students showed up, and only three said they weren’t affiliated with a Greek organization. The students that did voice their opinions emphasized several concerns about possible changes from a group-based model to a class-based model, especially the timeframe for rolling out a new system before this October. SG agreed with their sentiment, as it decided on Wednesday, Sept. 20, to focus on improving Homecoming’s current system rather than introduce an experimental model. With the current system, any group of students can form a team and compete in Spirit Week events. At the end of the week, a team wins the title of Spirit Week Champion and celebrates its victory at the annual Homecoming tailgate. Fraternities and sororities make up the majority of the teams, raising concerns that non-Greek organizations may feel see FORUM page 9

‘SNL’ director shares industry experience

Disco on the Green Hall Lawn. Students were given headphones with the choice of three color-coded stations, controlled by three different DJs. Genres included hip-hop, alternative and rock and roll, according to Stephanie Dipietrantonio, a junior biology major and a CUB student board chair.

Students got a taste of the tumultuous and fast-paced world of television as Don Roy King, the director of Saturday Night Live, held a discussion and Q&A session in the Kendall Hall Television Studio from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22. The lecture, hosted by the department of communication studies, was attended by communication studies majors on the radio, television and film track who aspire to work in the industry after their undergraduate study. King discussed the realities of working in a business that is quite unforgiving and difficult. Throughout his lecture, he shared the hardships and stresses of working in such a high-profile position, while never once discouraging students from following their dreams to work in television and film. “It is by far the most rewarding, challenging, thrilling work I have ever had,” King said. “I am truly blessed. It gives me the opportunity to be a part of making people think, learn and laugh, and I could not be happier doing it.” Students in attendance interested in directing, acting and stage crew hoped to learn a few tricks of the trade from the seven-time Emmy award winner. “This is a pretty big deal for me to be able to meet one of the most well-known directors that

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Glow-in-the-dark paint and colored lights energize Green Lawn. By Alyssa Louis Correspondent

This year, the College Union Board made the 21st night of September one to remember. Students gathered to dance, glow and sing Earth, Wind and Fire lyrics at the top of their lungs on Thursday, Sept. 21, when CUB hosted its annual Silent

Sophomore prepares for Pyeongchang Paralympics

By Julia Marnin Staff Writer

Ever since he was 3 years old, nothing has stopped Jack Wallace from pursuing his passion for playing hockey. Not even an extreme boating accident could shatter his dreams of playing again. Now a sophomore biomedical engineering major at the College, Wallace says he’s one of the youngest professional players on the U.S. Men’s National Sled Hockey Team. Wallace and his teammates have their sights set on victory as they prepare to compete in the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. “Jack Wallace is one of the young guns on our squad,” said Dan Brennan, the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team’s general manager. “He is a big strong player with a great deal of offensive skill as well. He has a bright future and we’re excited to have him on the team.” Wallace didn’t originally start out playing sled hockey, though. Up until he was 10 years old, he spent his time playing ice hockey. But things drastically changed

one summer when Wallace became severely injured during a family vacation. While water skiing on Lake George, New York, his sister fell off the ski. After she fell off, Wallace had let go of his line. While left floating in the water, Wallace’s dad pulled the boat between them to untangle their lines. In the middle of untangling the two, the boat’s throttle was unintentionally pushed, causing it to spin around 180 degrees and run over Wallace. “It hit me on my right side and broke my femur,” Wallace recalled. “I spun, and then the propeller caught my right leg and completely shredded it.” In and out of consciousness and going into shock, Wallace was raced back to shore where an ambulance picked him up. Eventually he was airlifted to a nearby hospital where his leg was immediately amputated. Due to the accident, Wallace was in a coma for three days and spent two months in the hospital. There are two scars on his left foot that remind Wallace of

Wallace does not let his accident hold him back.

the accident. “I was very lucky,” he said. Then, everything changed when he turned 11 years old. After receiving his first prosthetic leg, Wallace tried to go back to the sport he loved: ice hockey. Unable to play

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because of his prosthetic leg, Wallace decided try sled hockey and has been playing ever since. “There’s a classification for playing sled hockey, and it’s basically having a really difficult time playing stand up hockey,” Wallace said. Opinions / page 18

Parent and Family Day

“There’s a wide range of disabilities in sled hockey.” In the sport, players sit on sleds that have two blades underneath them. They move around by see SLED page 21

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Cross Country

Families attend president’s forum

Women place second in Stockton Open

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College holds open presidential search forum By Michelle Lampariello News Editor As part of the ongoing search for the College’s next president, two open forums were held on Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 22. munity an opportunity to share which issues, both short and long term, they feel are important for the next president to prioritize. Attendees also discussed qualities that they would like to see in the next president. Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, a con-

ly and academically. “It was the president allowing us to ing the academic integrity and success in Anne Farrell, a health and exercise science professor. “She has done a great job fundraising challenge, but our new presiof those two — being able to fundraise and bring dollars to the institution, but keep the

to facilitate the presidential search. The Wong, the dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Maurice Hall, the dean of the School of Arts and Communication, and Suzanne McCotter, the dean of the School of Education to the College. “Our knowledge base of the institution beck/Pimentel & Associates. “We know that within the community, programmatically, the work that you’re doing day to day learning mode.” Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates hoped to gain insight on what the campus community is looking for in its next president cruit candidates in October. Faculty and staff agreed that current College President R. Barbara Gitenstein

priority for faculty members in attendance. “I’d be interested in a president who would be willing to be in support of dopeople in and allow us to educate them at a high quality—things like masters degrees in different areas,” said Andrew Bechtel, a Gitenstein’s ability to maintain a pleasant relationship with the campus community is a quality that forum attendees hope will be continued by the College’s next president. “As the former staff senate president,

what it means to work as partners with stumission,” said Antonio Scarpati, the assistant dean of the School of Nursing, Health and Exercise Science. “President Gitenstein consistently embraced this theme of

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Faculty members express concerns regarding diversity. partnership and in fact, she’s been nationally recognized for it. We need to select a

priorities for the College. Faculty members shared long term concerns about di-

Catherine Weng, head of cataloging at the College’s library, echoed Scarpati’s sentiment.

“It’s one thing to say let’s bring students lation, but what happens when they get here?” asked Winnifred Brown-Glaude, a professor of African-American studies and sociology. “I want someone, especially as we continue to struggle around budgetary issues, to not lose sight of three things: who we are as an institution, the impor-

support from the community and from the coming president continue that tradition,” Weng said. raising efforts were also discussed in detail. “I think one of the challenges that this next president is really going to face is ing our enrollment at the undergraduate

ulty, students and staff.” Farrell agreed with Brown-Glaude’s idea that the College needs to consider

real capacity issue at this institution, partly academically but especially residentially

and stressed that these strategies are crucial to student success.

said Matthew Middleton, associate director of admissions.

changing demographics of our students, or

mentioned as faculty members shared their thoughts. “For my department, it’s really about

what is going to be the continued strategy so that the faculty here can continue to be

bigger picture, and the importance of ath-

students to make them successful as well?” Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates encouraged the campus community to be ac-

athletics director. “To touch upon a lot of

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The College encourages the community’s involvement.

ing athletics for fundraising, increasing our identity, community engagement and school spirit.”

Once a candidate of choice is elected by the Board of Trustees during the spring 2018 semester, there will be a period of president’s tenure before the new president begins his/her term in the summer of 2018.

Chemist discusses science behind food industry By Chloe Freed Staff Writer A speaker from Ingredion Corporation spoke at the chemistry colloquium hosted by the College’s chemistry department on Sept. 20 to discuss how ingredients are food industry. Kaitlin Papson is an analytical chemist who works for

ing ingredients and changing the makeup to best suit certain foods. “What do we make?” Papson said. “All sorts of stuff!

the chemicals in food after attending the colloquium. “My perceptions of the food industry changed after into where the ingredients in my food come from in a chemical sense,” DeQuintal said. “I read a lot of food la-

as extracting a single component from these materials.

Emma Calabrese, a sophomore chemistry major,

made supplements that (Papson) knows of as a chemist, -

team of scientists look into ingredients that are used in they can be sustained under different conditions. and then there’s fragrance, food packaging, food processors (and) health and beauty,” Papson said. “And as an ingredient company, we work with and support all of these other companies.” The ingredients that Ingredion creates are distributed globally, and it is in their best interest to make sure the food they create is desired by consumers. 11,000 employees. We really tailor to each region. Each research lab and each manufacturing facility is tuned into what the needs are of the region and what the customer preferences are.”

tions that go into the foods we consume daily. “As someone with dietary restrictions I thought I was better at looking at labels, but I feel like there are mulaspects,” Calabrese said. “It doesn’t necessarily mean I’m going to change my diet, but I want to be able to make more educated decisions when picking between food products and brands to consume.” Papson explained the process of creating starch-like substances in frozen food to aid in the process of freezing and transporting the food to the store and then from the store to homes. “It’s not always in a complete frozen state,” said Papson, “but it needs to retain the quality that you are expecting through all of those transitions.” Dani DeQuintal, a junior elementary education and

Papson further elaborated on the complexity of food on them. den now!” She reassured the audience that Ingredion’s creations are not harmful to consumers. “Nothing we make is toxic,” Papson said. “It’s not bad With the food industry constantly growing and

are forthcoming. “As an analytical chemist, I am still learning and I am still growing,” Papson said.

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New student center an asset to campus community Brower Student Center. “Stu-

tive feedback. “I do think the whole look of

dents to engage and collaborate renovations. I like the look of it a global corner, which has not yet been introduced, will create a -

Back in 2011, the College began considering the renovation of

structure’s new design.

to the building is its dining of-

design of what the renovated build-

that offers burgers, subs, sushi

ing and take advantage of its central-

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The renovation offers state-of-the-art media equipment. By Alyssa Gautieri Managing Editor

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Since its construction in 1976, the Clayton R. Brower Student Center had undergone very few changes until the College began renovations in March 2015. With

take advantage of the student cen-

ries using its 7.1 theater surround

“All of the food is really good, indten said. Perrotti addressed concerns regarding long lines.

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“We’ve also added beanbag seating to create a fun, relaxing dents can look forward to having a

evaluation. We are only going to -

faculty feedback regarding the called the renovated student center

While the student center has al-

the new layout.

new student center.

“We are very interested in hearing what students have to say

a great success and all of the feedstudents at the College, the reno-

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students have found the center’s return to be a valuable asset to the

there, but I take advantage of it H. Perrotti, the director of the

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Student Affairs, who work closely

said. “It’s been so dark in here, and

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The open layout encourages gatherings and collaboration.

College launches 18.19.20 fundraising initiative By Kristen Frohlich Staff Writer

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lege’s website. of a truly outstanding leader and to ensure the continued excellence of this institution that

2020 and beyond.

“Each donor can designate where they

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and smartphones, which discourage children from being active. Hobbs said. “We need to help kids learn ter years of research with the audience. “By 2030, 40-51 percent of the U.S. population is estimated to have issues Christina Boras, a senior biology major, agreed with Hobbs on the alarming prevalence of obesity. “I know many people are obese in my life. It’s definitely a real problem every-

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By Viktoria Ristanovic Correspondent Todd Hobbs, vice president and chief medical officer for Novo Nordisk in North America, came to the College to give a lecture about the American obesity epidemic on Thursday, Sept. 21, in Mayo Concert Hall. Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company that works primarily with people that have serious chronic diseases and conditions, including obesity. Jeffrey M. Osborn, dean of the School of Science, introduced Hobbs with a warm welcome and a brief introduction about his background in medicine and his interests in diabetes and obesity. Osborn informed the audience that Hobbs was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes over 25 years ago. “His passion for defeating the disease of one of his sons with the same condition

Osborn also mentioned the Novo Nordisk Student scholarships. Novo Nordisk will support “four student scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each for the 2017-18 academic year for students who have attended at least two of the TCNJ-Novo Nordisk lectures this year and have been deeply engaged in TCNJ’s signature experiencOnce a symbol of wealth and prosperity, obesity is now a symbol of poor health. Hobbs commenced the lecture with some stunning statistics about obesity. “Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. In 2014, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, lion children under the age of 5 were Obesity is rising in young children because of fast food diets and sedentary lifestyles due to technology like tablets

Hobbs went into depth about body mass index, and how there are three classes of obesity once a person has a BMI greater than or equal to 30: class one (low risk) at a BMI between 30.0 and 34.9, class two (moderate risk) at a BMI between 35.0 and 39.9 and class three (high risk) at a BMI greater than or equal to 40. Hobbs also explained how obesity affects females more often than males, and obese women have a greater risk for getting breast cancer than healthy women. Despite well-known benefits of maintaining a healthy weight and active lifestyle, many Americans eat large portion sizes and aren’t as active as they should be. Our society has an idea of what a healthy individual should look like — lean and strong. Hobbs knocked these expectations down by giving an example of a controversial magazine cover of a seemingly overweight female runner on it. “You can’t tell if someone who may look overweight to you, is unhealthy or not. They may be in even better condition than someone who looks thinner Hobbs also advised staying away from over the counter diet pills. “Over the counter weight loss medications not good for your blood pressure. There’s not one that will be benbalance. It’s about knowing where your

Hobbs advised people who want to lose weight to do so in small increments, since people tend to give up on drastic changes in diet and lifestyle, and then weight is easily gained back. “Adipose tissue wants to go back to Hobbs concluded the lecture by spreading an urgent message to young potential healthcare providers. “There is a shortage in health care providers given the growing demand for Saif Hasan, a senior health and exercise science and public health double major, gave his input after sharing that he’s passionate about the obesity epidemic. “Half the time, it’s because it’s personal. It affected me throughout my life and out of that grew my interest in healthy living. I can empathize with people who Hobbs actively continues his research on obesity and diabetes. With his help,

“By 2030, 40-51 percent of the U.S. population is estimated to have issues with obesity.” —Todd Hobbs Vice president and chief medical officer for Novo Nordisk in North America Novo Nordisk is discovering newer therapies to maintain a patient’s weight and try to lower it with treatments for diabetes. With time, Hobbs hopes that awareness of the obesity epidemic will prevent people from becoming overweight and falling into the unnerving statistics.

Campus Town masturbator caught in the act By Brielle Bryan Production Manager

Campus Town Fitness Center On Sept. 12, at approximately 6:10 p.m., Campus Police were dispatched to the N.J. Transit bus stop on Metzger Drive in front of the Campus Town Fitness Center. The caller reported to College Dispatch that there was a male wearing a cap and a backpack in front of the Campus Town Fitness Center who appeared to be touching himself inappropriately, police said. Upon arrival, one of the Camthe male, who matched the caller’s description, and detained him for questioning. Another Campus Town Fitness Center to speak to the caller and was approached by a student, according to police reports. The student stated that he was with another they observed the male suspect sitting on the ground with his legs crossed, appearing to be touching his genital area inappropriately, Campus Police said.

suspect detained by Campus Police as the one they witnessed doing the indecent act. After speaking to the witspoke to the male suspect who was detained, Campus Police said. The male suspect identiployee. In speaking with the suspect, Campus Police noticed that his language and behavior was that of a person who was associated with cognitive conditions, police said. Campus Police explained to the male suspect why the police were called to respond and speak with him. The male suspect became upset immediately and stated that he did not mean to bother anyone. The male suspect stated that he only wanted to see the females exercising in the gym, according to police reports. The male suspect was advised on why his behavior was inappropriate and that he would be charged and released to next of kin for transport to his residence. The male suspect was taken to Campus Police Headquarters and was issued a summons for lewdness, Campus Police said.

The male suspect’s father was contacted, and he was asked to go to Campus Police Headquarters to pick up his son and transport him home. The male suspect’s father responded to Campus Police Headquarters lice that his son did in fact have cognitive conditions.

On Sept. 14, at 3:20 p.m., dispatched to Campus Police Headquarters to take a report of met with a female student who stated that her Huffy dark blue men’s mountain bicycle with a bag rack on the rear fender was taken from her residence at Townhouse East, Campus Police said. The female student stated that the bicycle was locked to the wooden bench in front of her the broken lock. The female student last saw her bicycle at 8:45 p.m. on Sept. 13, and noticed it missing the following morning at 9 a.m. on Sept. 14, police said. The female student stated that the bicycle’s tires were cracked from

age, but it could still be ridden. The female student valued the bicycle at $100, Campus Police said. The female student was advised to contact Campus Police if any new information were to become available.

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On Sept. 14, at 4:25 p.m., a female student arrived at Campus Police Headquarters to report a theft. The female student stated she had class in the Social Sciences building at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 14., police said. The student said that her pocketbook was on the

10:40 a.m., the student forgot her pocketbook in the room. A student in the next class found the female student’s pocketbook and gave it to their professor, Campus Police said. At 10:52 a.m., the female student stated that she received an email from her professor stating that she had been given the female student’s

pocketbook by the professor who taught the next class. The female student said she went to her professor’s office at 4 p.m. to retrieve her pocketbook, and the professor who taught the class after hers was in the office. The professor stated that the female student’s professor left the pocketbook in the main office on the first floor, police said. The female student went to the office, which was occupied by several employees. According to police reports, the female student stated that the employees said, “It’s all good. You got all When the female student checked her pocketbook, she realized that all of her money was gone. The estimated cash amount was approximately $150, Campus Police said. No other items were taken from her pocketbook. The female student was advised to contact Campus Police if any new information were to arise. Anyone with information can contact Campus Police at (609)771 2345.

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Students win prestigious Gilman scholarship Federal grant allows students to study abroad By Breeda Bennett-Jones Correspondent Two students were recently awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a U.S. State Department-funded grant for undergraduate students. Once recipient, Scott Borton, a sophomore international studies major, travelled across the globe to Kansai Gaidai University in Hirakata City, Japan, according to the College’s website. His time overseas has already begun, and will continue through the entire academic year. While Borton studies at Kansai Gaidai, he will stay with a Japanese family. His award, totaling $5,000, will fund the majority of his trip. Julie Scesney, a senior international studies major, has already begun her journey in Viña del Mar, Chile. She is currently studying at the Universidad Adolfo Ibañéz. The Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship was created in 2001 by the Institute of International Education and is currently congressionally funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. State Department, according

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Borton studies international business.

to the Gilman Scholarship website. Benjamin Gilman, a retired congressman from New York, believes “study abroad (provides) our students with the opportunity to return home with a deeper understanding of their place in the world,” according to the scholarship’s website. This is true for Scesney, who is pursuing a career as a professor of literature, according to the College’s website. She is currently studying Latin American poetry. “I could have gone to Spain,” she said on the College’s tunities to live in South America for four months.” According to Scesney, part of her motivation in choosing to study in Chile was to practice speaking Spanish. As written on the Gilman Scholarship’s website, the award aims “to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries and world regions (and) to study languages.” Borton is currently studying international business, Japanese language and Japanese religion. “I chose Japan mainly for its language,” Borton said. “Languages are not just code. They are living entities that allow the brain to think in ways that do not exist in another language.” Borton hopes to use his experience to network in foreign markets and “enhance his cultural and political expertise of the Far East,” according to the College’s website. Jennifer Margherito, the College’s Study Abroad Advisor, emphasized the value of the Gilman award. “Certainly, receiving an amount of money that can defer the cost of study abroad takes a weight off their shoulders,” she said. “That can pay for airfare, some of their housing cost, or meals abroad. It can take off some of that burden.” The Gilman Scholarship took care of his first semester housing costs, according to Borton. Studying abroad is a highly encouraged option for students at the College. According to Margherito, students at the College have particular success with winning Gilman Scholarship Awards. In the spring 2017 semester, one student was awarded a grant to study abroad. Dr. Christa Olson, the executive director of Global Engagement, described what exactly study abroad teaches students: intercultural competence. “The most valuable thing one can learn while studying

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Scesney pursues a career in higher education. abroad is how to adapt your behaviors to be able to engage productively with people who are culturally different from you and function well in another cultural context,” she said. As Borton and Scesney experience other cultures, along with many abroad students at the College, they bring back their experiences, knowledge and worldly awareness. Borton shared his experience with intercultural competence. “One of the most profound experiences since coming here is experiencing what it feels like to be a minority. … I think this (has) opened my eyes to what I can only call micro-prejudice,” Borton said. The upfront cost of studying abroad may be a reason why many students choose not to study abroad. According to the Association of International Educators, under 10 percent of all American college graduates have studied abroad. “It doesn’t hurt to ask questions about scholarship opportunities,” Margherito said. “We’re always encouraging students to come and talk to our office, even if they want some more information.” The College’s study abroad resource center, the Center for Global Engagement, has an active list of opportunities on its website in addition to bi-weekly meetings on Wednesdays.

Television / King discusses his career in showbusiness continued from page 1 exists,” said Nina Mitarotondo, a senior communication studies major. Mitarotondo has her own ambitions to one day become a director. King shared that the hardships of working in a difficult industry come with even bigger perks. He illustrated the glitz and glamour by explaining, “I

“Making light of something is not necessarily making something less important than it is. Sometimes humor itself can go great lengths to heal.” —Don Roy King ‘Saturday Night Live’ director walk up and down the streets of New York and pass by hundreds of people who live from weekend to weekend, and live from vacation to vacation because they can’t wait to retire. I’ve got a job

where I meet the most interesting, fascinating and talented people in the world. I get a chance to work and create with them and tell stories.” The most frequently asked question during King’s Q&A was for advice on succeed“You never tell him no,” King explained, referring to SNL Executive Producer and creator Lorne Michaels. “By 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Lorne has reordered the show and thrown out two or three sketches, and then I will get my script back with its 150 Post-It notes with changes. (At) 11:00 p.m. I meet with the camera operators who earlier in the day have been given exact shot cues and I do my best to get that information to them, In order to succeed in the field of television and film, King also emphasized the importance of getting as much experience as possible in whatever field students have interest in, while warning students not to get tunnel vision when it comes to their careers. “Life and career is not a sprint, it’s a marathon,” he said. “I think it is really valuable to have that kind of broad range of interest. Don’t try to pick just one right now. Keep your options open because it’s possible to make a left turn in your career at 30.” Commenting on the meaning of SNL, the show’s recent success during and after the presidential election and the

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King feels that the current political climate contributes to SNL’s success. importance it has in today’s intense political climate, King became serious. “The current political climate is a gift from the comedy gods,” King said. “But making light of something is not necessarily making it less important than it is. Sometimes humor in itself can go great lengths to heal. In the upcoming season

there is a possibility to continue that uptick of what SNL means and what it does.” King’s insights on the film and television industry ultimately left students with valuable advice— do not let the daunting nature of the industry prevent them from entering the field and following their dreams.

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Forum / SG considers new Spirit Week structure

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continued from page 1 alienated from the festivities. Dave Conner, the director of Student Involvement, began the forum by breaking down the history and purpose of Spirit Week, which was started 29 years ago by former Director of Student Activities Tim Asher to build anticipation ahead

of Homecoming. Conner believes Spirit Week is failing in its current state, as it struggles to get non-Greek life participants involved. “Few people participate, and even fewer people come out to watch or appreciate,” Conner said. “We’ve created a system where at the end of the week, we

have students who are probably more adversarial, as a result of losing competitions throughout the week or by the way that other groups won, than we would be if we didn’t have the week at all.” After Conner’s opening statetions. Several Greek life representatives believed the current model can

be improved, but that a class-based model might alienate the event’s most active participants without attracting anyone new. A representative from Phi Mu Alpha began by stating his organization believed most of them, “felt more connected to even small groups of friends than the rest of the class.” His solution was allowing anyone to make a team, which Conner explained was already allowed within the current system. Another student asked how the class councils felt on the matter. “The class councils have mixed emotions about it,” said Christopher Blakeley, executive president of SG and a junior civil engineering major. “There was no one in the room that said, ‘No, this is a horrible idea.’ That’s why we’ve tried to reach out to as many other constituents as possible because the class councils didn’t necessarily agree that they would fully take it on. But if the change did happen, there was no one that would be completely mad or think that it wouldn’t be feasible.” At one point, Conner revealed that other models, such as dividing also on the table, which seemed to draw the most positive response of

the night. “The class-based one is the one we’ve been looking at the most because it’s a high school model,” Blakeley said. “If freshman are coming in, it’s a model that they are used to, so it would support getting more freshmen involved in the week.” Conner added that the class council model was brought forward because it has the potential to enhance the Senior Send-Off program. “If we were able to come up with team, which would be a class, that might help bolster the (Senior SendOff) program that in years past has been trying to come up with a sustainable source of funding to keep the subsidies down for seniors that want to participate,” Conner said. This Homecoming will be a major test for organizations that wish to keep Spirit Week’s current model. If SG determines this year was not an improvement, major changes are likely to come, according to Blakely. “As we move forward, things are gonna change,” Blakeley said. “We’re going to see how this year goes again, but if nothing changes, we’re going to have to take a bigger step next year because we can’t continue down this path.”

SFB funds two events, elects two freshman board members Board tables request to bring YouTube personality to campus

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By Eric Preisler Production Manager At this week’s Student Finance Board meeting, two freshmen were elected to the board and two events were fully funded. Student Government was fully funded $6,729 to spend on a rock wall, a bungee run, a mechanical bull, a slide, a popcorn machine, pizza, water and other expenses for the Homecoming Carnival planned for Oct. 21, in the Student Recreation Center from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The proposal explains that the carnival is beneficial because it can contribute to high Homecoming spirit. “The whole idea of Carnival is to give students an alternative to dangerous and illegal activities. It is to promote a healthy environment where students can play on various inflatables,” said Patricia Kou, SG’s vice president of administration and finance and a sophomore political science major.

Kou further elaborated on SG’s thought process behind planning the event. “Here, at (the) carnival, they can have fun with their friends and make memories,” she said. “Students, therefore, should show up to gather with the rest of their peers to have an enjoyable night while also maintaining the high spirits of Homecoming.” To keep the event well organized, Kou explained that SG is aiming to get a bigger turnout than last year, and get volunteers to help setup, supervise and clean up after the event. Chi Upsilon Sigma was fully funded to host its 23rd Making Achievement Continuous Conference Rebooting Humanity: Co-Existing with Technology, which is planned to be held all throughout the Education Building from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 11. The sorority was given $9,346.89 to spend on buttons, a backdrop stand,

centerpieces, music, catering and the keynote speaker, Fabian Elliott. There will be four panel discussions focussing on different facets of technology’s impact on society. year’s topic, the proposal packet states, “This will be sure to a professional conference that will encourage them to have more professional development, but also have the access to network with the speakers we are bringing to campus, that could lead to opportunities for them in the future.” The Indian Student Association’s request to bring Lilly Singh, an Indian American YouTube personality, vlogger, comedian, actress and rapper, to speak at Kendall hall was tabled at the meeting. Describing the purpose of this event, ISA’s proposal explained, “We also want

to have Lilly Singh come to TCNJ to talk about her journey to where she is now, and bring a different way of thought to campus.” ISA feels that hearing Singh discuss her accomplishments and advocacy, in spite of the obstacles she has faced, would greatly contribute to the campus. “She has faced depression, has fought for women’s equality, has become a success in entrepreneurship, and many other things. We feel this unique blend of these things will benefit the campus,” the proposal packet stated. ISA was funded last year to bring Singh to speak on campus but after a scheduling conflict, she cancelled the event. The board tabled the request this year to see if ISA can negotiate Singh’s $32,500 speaking and travel fees down. At the end of the meeting, SFB elected and Rishi Konkesa, a freshman economics major, to be the freshman class representatives on the board.

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Students discuss Tower renovations at open forum By Judith Patrick News Assistant Students had an opportunity to be a part of the discussion on the upcoming renovations of the Travers and Wolfe Halls on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The meeting started off with a welcome from Christopher Blakeley, executive president of Student Government and a junior civil engineering major, and then kicked into gear with a summary of the renovation project by Curt Heuring, the College’s vice president of administration. The Towers will receive an $87 million remodel that was approved this past July. This summer, the architect for the residence halls and was also offered the most cost-effective contract. With an emphasis on sustainability, efforts will be ture generations. The bill for the architect will cost about $1 million of the budget. This will leave a lot of opportunity to use the remaining money for amenities, such as air conditioning and things of that nature, according to Heuring. The importance of student feedback during this time of planning was stressed at the meeting. Heuring reiterated throughout the dialogue that the design phase will take about 14 months, and discussions like these will be integral to getting the plans just right. “There are going to be lots of opportunity for feedback; what’d you like, what’d you hate. They want to make changes that will make the students happy,” Heuring said. “But they don’t want to be changing things once construction is already underway, because then things get very expensive.” Under the current construction plan for the Towers, one tower will be shut down and remodeled while the other tower is still being used to house students, and then vice versa. The majority of the meeting consisted of Student Government representatives providing feedback on what they like about the Towers, what they don’t like, and what they would be inclined to change. Matthew Van Soelen, a freshman computer science major and senator for the School of Science, expressed his desire for the Towers to feel less dated and more “homey.” Van Soelen also discussed optimizing the layout of the rooms, as single rooms in the Towers are currently “L” shaped and do not allow

residents much living space. One concern for both SG members and administration was the awkwardness created by the current communal bathroom setup. Sean Stallings, assistant vice president of Student Affairs, was able to share that a big part of planning right now is trying to redistribute the way the bathrooms are placed along

SG representative Patricia Kou, a sophomore political science major and vice president of Administration and Finance, voiced her concerns about the conservation of the murals in the Towers. Stallings shared that the board is currently working on a way to create a coffee table-like book full of photographs of the murals because it is important to conserve students’ artwork. The idea to make each room accessible with an ID card instead of a key was discussed during the meeting. The design team is working out the kinks now, but said it’s a possibility in the future. The worry of an increase in room and board costs was also addressed. The remodel is not planned to cause any increase in room and board charges for those who live in the Towers, aside from the modest increases that are normal for each year. Students also asked for more large spaces for clubs to meet

to relax with friends. The board members shared that since the capacity of the Towers will decrease with the renovation, more freshmen will most likely be shifted around to the other dormitories. The desire to have the Blue Light system continue was expressed. Stallings assured attendees that the plan is for every student to have a Blue Light within eyesight of their door. Another large part of the discussion was how upperclassmen think the remodel of the Brower Student Center was handled, and what they liked and disliked. Some SG members liked the remodel, but were disappointed to see that all of the tables and chairs made the center look like a food court. To the joy of many in the room, Stallings announced that they have indeed ordered more comfortable seating for the building, and some of it should be here as early as next week. Students also shared concerns of the lack of insulation in y” and noisy from other rooms nearby. There was also the

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The remodel will cost $87 million. apprehension of the exposed wiring in the ceilings and the raw cement columns in the student center make the building The last segment of the meeting was designated to explaining the current standing of the College’s Signature Spaces. Since the College does not have the resources to budget long-term maintenance on every building, 14 “Signature Spaces” have been selected as spots that will receive routine maintenance. move forward, and the top priority was the Social Sciences maintenance, and it does not appear likely that any more funding will be provided in the future. campus buildings soon, but it takes money that the College simply doesn’t have. Administrative teams are trying to plan a way to balance maintenance with not damaging the College’s credit rating. The meeting concluded with an overall sense of satisfaction in the group’s discussion on what they want to plan for the future of the Towers, as well as for the future of the campus. Discussions on the matter are expected to proceed in the future over the upcoming months.

SG welcomes new director of diversity and inclusion, addresses DACA

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Left: Casseus presents a resolution in opposition to DACA. Right: Blakeley discusses changes to Homecoming spirit week. By Erin Kamel Correspondent Student Government discussed campus diversity at its weekly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The general body meeting began as Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion, Don Trahan Jr. introduced himself or concerns regarding his new role and responsibilities. Trahan shared that he was excited to foster an inclusive environment and address challenges that the campus may be facing. “My purpose is to hear and learn from you. As the director of Student Diversity dents, I need to hear your voice. I need to know what your needs are in order to be able to advocate accordingly,” Trahan said. Trahan expressed that he fully intends to collaborate with PRISM and WILL amongst other organizations at the College, as his

role will not only focus on racial diversity. Trahan will return to SG’s general assembly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11, to conduct diversity training. Baldween Casseus, SG’s vice president of Diversity and Inclusion, announced opposition to the presidential administration’s decision to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals by presenting a resolution that she wrote on the matter. “The Student Government of The College of New Jersey echo’s President R. Barbara Gitenstein’s statement showing support for the students and for a solution that allows them to stay in this country legally and whereas the Student Government of The College of New Jersey believes that the repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA, is not in the best interest of the student body,” Casseus stated in her resolution. The resolution will be sent to lawmakers in New Jersey to advocate for students at the College who are directly affected by

DACA, and will be voted on by Student Government on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers was approved to become an of-

civil engineering major, including freshman through senior class council members, senators of the academic schools and Justin Brach, the speaker of the General Assembly

the College. The organization has been active on campus since 1977, but lost SG recognition during the 2015-2016 academic year for failing to update their Lions Gate page and for not following protocol set forth by the Of-

double major. Brach proposed to pass bill B-F201701, for the “Creation of Deputy Speaker of the General Assembly.” This position would ultimately serve as a position directly under the Speaker of General Assembly, with the role of tackling initiatives that the Speaker may not have time to address. Ultimately the bill did not win the support of the 3/4 majority that it needed to pass, and failed. The traditional Homecoming Spirit Week structure, allowing organizations and groups of students to form teams, will also remain in place for this year because there is not enough time to make changes, according to Blakeley. New ideas will be considered for next year’s Homecoming.

maintains a membership base of 62 members, consisting of sophomores, juniors and seniors. It operates as a small facet of the larger national American Society of Mechanical Engineers organization. They are clubs on campus, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers. New SG members were sworn in by executive president Chris Blakeley, a junior

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Rape scandal engulfs Icelandic government By Anandita Mehta Staff Writer The prime minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson, resigned on Sept. 16, after the discovery of a coverup of the government-backed pardoning for a convicted pedophile, according to the Los Angeles Times. The prime minister’s father, Benedikt Sveinsson, wrote a letter vouching for the good character of an “old friend.” This “friend” was convicted and jailed for raping his stepdaughter daily for the past 12 years, starting when his stepdaughter was 12 years old, BBC reported. The Icelandic people’s outrage lies in the fact that Benediktsson kept his knowledge of the letter private from the public, even though he was informed of his father’s letter in the summer, according to the Chicago Tribune. The prime minister’s father has apologized for writing the letter of recommendation for his “old friend.” He claimed he did not mean to remove responsibility from his friend or his actions, according to BBC. The letter written by the prime minister’s father has not only forced his son to resign from the presidency, but it has also further shook the already fragile political

structure of the Icelandic government. The New York Times reported that citizens have a deep-rooted distrust of government and politicians, ever since all three of Iceland’s major banks failed in 2008. This distrust makes for a fragile government where Iceland has had five prime ministers since 2008. BBC reported Benediktsson was only elected with the support of the Center-Right Party, a coalition of the Bright Future Party, the Independence Party and the Reform Party. Together they managed to win a majority for Benediktsson by only one vote. The nine-month-old Bright Future party has decided that in light of Sveinsson’s lack of disclosure, they are leaving the Center-Right coalition, according to The Washington Post. Prime Minister Benediktsson expressed his faith in the resiliency of his party, the Independence Party, claiming that the small party system Iceland sees right now is not successful and believes that voters will support the established parties, according to Bloomberg. The Chicago Tribune reported that Benediktsson does not see a way for the Independence Party to regain a majority due to their departure from the Bright Future party.

Iceland will have an election on Nov. 4, following Benediktsson’s resignation, according to National Post.

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Special Counsel investigates Russian influence on Facebook By Heidi Cho Nation & World Editor

the Special Counsel on Thursday, Sept. 21. The ads that ran in America between 2015 and 2017 were Facebook released 3,000 ad- shared in order to help assess Rusvertisements seemingly linked sian influence on the 2016 election, to Russia over to Congress and according to The New York Times.

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Zuckerberg believes Facebook can aid democracy.

Facebook first disclosed that an unknown Russian company linked to the Kremlin bought over $100,000 worth of advertisements meant to further divide Americans on Sept. 6, according to The New York Times. The ads focused on hot-button issues like race, gay rights, gun control and immigration, according to a post on Facebook made by Alex Stamos, Facebook’s chief security officer. The accounts that posted over 3,000 ads appeared to be linked to a Russian entity that goes by the Internet Research Agency, according to Facebook’s official statement written by Colin Stretch, general counsel. Facebook suspended 470 unauthentic Facebook accounts and pages that the polarizing ads were sponsoring. These so-called “dummy accounts” were run by fictional American activists that posted intentionally inflammatory messages on hot social issues, according to

The Guardian. The New York Times gave one example. Melvin Redick of Harrisburg, Pennyslvania, has no corresponding Pennsylvania records, and his Facebook pictures were taken from an unaware Brazilian. Yet the account posted on June 8, “These guys show hidden truth about Hillary Clinton, George Soros and other leaders of the US. Visit #DCLeaks website. It’s really interesting!” Posts like these were meant to polarize American citizens, and Bloomberg reported another instance where fake Facebook accounts were used to influence, divide and confuse citizens of France during their 2016 election. Facebook also shut down fake accounts then too. “I don’t want anyone to use our tools to undermine democracy. That’s not what we stand for,” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted on Thursday, Sept. 21. “We have had to expand our

security focus from traditional abusive behavior, such as account hacking, malware, spam and financial scams, to include more subtle and insidious forms of misuse, including attempts to manipulate civic discourse and deceive people,” Facebook said in the paper, Information Operations and Facebook. The paper detailed techniques to stop the spread of misleading information on social media. It was released on April 27. Zuckerberg on Sept. 21 additionally posted more steps that the company will take in an effort to keep similar situations from happening again, like requiring increased political ad transparency. The role of social media in elections is still being investigated, as Twitter announced that it will meet with the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, Sept. 27, about Russian activity on their media platform as well, according to The New York Times.

Boston University students survive acid attack in France By Joanne Kim Correspondent Four American tourists were attacked with acid on Sept. 17. The attacker is suspected to be a 41-year-old woman from Marseilles, France, according to CNN. Michelle Krug, Courtney Siverling, Charlotte Kaufman and Kelsey Krosten were identified as the victims of the attack. The Boston Globe reported that Krug, Siverling, and Kaufman were juniors abroad in Boston College’s Paris Program. Krosten was visiting while enrolled Copenhagen Business School in Denmark at the time of the attack. Krug posted on Facebook that the assailant threw a solution of weak hydrochloric acid from a water bottle at her and the three other victims. All four victims were brought to the hospital and treated for burns, according to The Washington Post. CNN reported that officials have been in contact with the students and the students’ parents are in touch with the U.S. Embassy

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Students are assaulted near the Marseille Saint Charles railway station. and French officials regarding the incident. Investigators do not see this act as a terrorist act, as the suspect has not made any extremist threats. The alleged suspect, a woman with mental instability, stayed at the scene of the crime to show officers photos of herself with burn injuries, according

to The Washington Post. As of Sept. 17, this was the only information on the suspect. The Boston Globe reported that all four women were treated for burns at a local hospital and released, according to Jack Dunn, the spokesman for Boston College. The solution had gotten into one of

Krug’s eyes and one of the other victim’s, according to Krug’s Facebook. Despite this, Krug posted that all four of them are anticipating “a quick recovery.” Silverling, who was uninjured from the attack, posted on Facebook that she would pray that “the attacker would be healed from her mental illness in the name of Jesus.” Krug also posted on Facebook, asking for supporters to send prayers towards the alleged attacker who has a mental illness, which may have led the alleged suspect to throw acid on Krug and the other victims. She wants the suspected attacker to get all the help she “needs and deserves.” Krug clarified the reasoning behind her wish for those to pray for the suspect, instead of reprimanding or insulting the suspect for something she cannot control. “Mental illness is not a choice and should not be villainized,” Krug posted on Facebook. Kelsey Kosten posted on Facebook that all the women are doing much better as of Sept. 18, according to the Chicago Tribune.

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Glow / Disco offers sensorial experience

Left: Students enjoy a night of music and dancing. Right: Colorful lights add to the event’s disco atmosphere. continued from page 1 Sondra Nieradka, a senior communications major and CUB’s live event coordinator, described the College’s Silent Disco as her “favorite event of the year.” This Silent Disco had a better turnout than the previous year, according to Nieradka. The color of the headphones shifted between a green, red or blue light depending on the DJ that the individuals were listening to. At most times, a rainbow was on display, but, when artists like Queen, Cyndi Lauper or The Backstreet Boys came on, a unifying glow painted the lawn, creating a colorful effect. “I’ve been to a silent disco before and it was honestly one of the most fun things I’ve ever done,” said Emma Eisenbeil, a freshman English and secondary education dual major. “This one was even better though, with the real DJs and all of the paints and lights, it was amazing.”

Amanda Politano, a freshman psychology major, was also impressed by the event. “I wish they did it at least once a semester,” she said. Ki-Ana Rivera, a junior English and communication studies double major, was one of the two organizers of the Silent Disco, along with sophomore communication studies major Jaime Gehringer. Rivera is excited about the possibility of the Silent Disco becoming one of the College’s legacy events. CUB hopes to imitate the film, “A Night in Roxbury,” the 1998 comedy based on a “Saturday Night Live” skit, “The Roxbury Guys.” CUB members wanted Green Lawn to resemble an indoor club to emulate the “super-corny movie,” Rivera said. Kevin Doyle, a freshman open options communication studies major, saw success in the overall transformation of the campus into a disco. “The lights and everything really helped,” he said.

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While the structure of the event is the same as previous years, according to Rivera, CUB added one more DJ, an oxygen bar, glow-in-the-dark paint and a ping-pong table to this year’s Silent Disco. The oxygen bar, which is known to have stress-relieving abilities, “smelled so good, but it was weird,” Eisenbeil said. The event was a huge success and brought students of all ages together. Politano was surprised that it wasn’t just freshman in attendance. “It was a lot of random voices, people screaming lyrics off key, and shouting and laughing,” said Madhav Patel, a junior biology major, when he removed the headphones and observed his peers. Events like CUB’s Silent Disco are essential to college life, offering a positive atmosphere for students, according to Eisenbeil. “Students need to just let loose, have fun, and just scream and sing with their best friends,” Eisenbeil said.

Young the Giant plays at Penn’s Landing

Gadhia performs both old and recent material.

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Philadelphia’s Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing was filled with excited fans on Sept. 15 as they eagerly awaited Young the

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Giant’s arrival. The audience danced and sang along while the openers, Joywave and Cold War Kids, warmed up the crowd, but the main attraction was the indie-rock band from Irvine, California. Fans waited patiently, crammed

as close to the stage as possible in hopes of getting the best view of the band. When Young the Giant took the stage one by one, the audience erupted with screams and cheers as they knew the set would be one they would never forget. A faint piano riff played on repeat as the band got set, signaling “Amerika” as the opening track. Jen Piserchia, a junior biomedical engineering major, is no newcomer to Young the Giant concerts. She saw them in 2016 at the Fillmore, but raved about how this performance was exponentially better, solely based on the energy the band emitted to the crowd. “They looked like they were just having an amazing time on stage and they just really bring that energy to the crowd,” Piserchia said. “I think that was a huge reason why that was so much fun and I just enjoyed it so much more than last year, even though last year I had an amazing time too.” The band danced around the stage for over an hour, singing hits like “Cough Syrup” and “Something to Believe In.” The band also surprised die-hard fans with some classics from the band’s first album including “Apartment” and “Strings.” But the band itself was not the only part of the set that kept audiences entertained. In the back of the stage sat an enormous

triangular screen with two eyes on both the left and right sides of it. The screen showed changing images and colors that correlated with each different song. At one point, an outline of Carlton doing his signature dance from the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” appeared on the screen, leaving the audience laughing out loud for a moment rather than singing along. “(The visuals) were just as much of a show as their songs were,” Piserchia said. “It was so cool to watch the backgrounds change and it really did reflect the band’s persona.” Young the Giant slowed down the momentum for a few minutes in the middle of the set by playing a few acoustic songs. When the lead singer Sameer Gadhia announced the ballad “Firelight,” he asked the fans to each light a lighter or turn on their cellphone’s flashlight when the percussion came in, creating a beautiful, star-like sight among the darkened audience. After bringing the energy level back up with a few more songs, Young the Giant walked offstage, but of course not without leaving a boisterous encore. The band closed out the night with its most popular song, “My Body,” leaving the audience satisfied with the night’s performance, but craving more shows equivalent to this in the future.

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Poetry slam a huge hit with audience

Student poets deliver an enrapturing performance. By Grace Gottschling Correspondent

The walls of Bliss Hall’s lounge echoed with passionate performances and snapping applause as enthusiastic artists brought forward their poetry in a successful attempt to “Slam Down the Walls.” INK, the student-run creative writing club, held its biannual event, Slam Down the Walls on Thursday, Sept. 21. The Bliss Hall Lounge was packed as students from all years and majors piled in to watch five students complete their show-

case of spoken word poetry. Each performer spoke for the allotted time of 10 minutes and the three judges — randomly selected from the audience at the beginning of the night — watched with rapt attention. The performances varied from complex mixed dialogue, inner narratives, uplifting comedy and grieving tragedy. After taking a brief moment to deliberate, the judges announced the winner, Kristen Cefaloni, a sophomore mathematics and secondary education dual major and INK’s publicist. “I first got into (poetry) when

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my seventh grade English teacher showed us spoken word and that was the first time hearing it. I’ve just fallen in love with it ever since,” said Cefaloni, who has also performed at last year’s Slam Down the Walls. One of her most powerful pieces of the night, “Empty Parking Lots and Fingerprints,” describes a girl struggling with an assault in an empty parking lot and her subsequent navigation of the world around her. The piece, inspired by her own personal experiences and trauma, was very emotional to perform in such a public space.

“Sadness and negative emotions inspire me,” Cefaloni said. Chelsea McQuillen, a senior English and secondary education dual major and one of the three selected judges, said that it, “felt strange to judge my peers because all of their work was wonderful in their own unique styles.” McQuillen felt, Amanda Riccitelli, a freshman chemistry major and the night’s runner-up, was extremely talented. “I loved the way she incorporated song as well as Spanish into her poems,” she said. McQuillen also enjoyed the performance by Brian Peng, a sophomore English and secondary education dual major. “Brian Peng’s poetry gave me chills and made me want to laugh and cry at times, which is exactly what poetry is supposed to do — make you feel,” she said. “I was extremely impressed and in awe of those who performed” Kelly Noll, a senior English major and the current president of INK, recommends that all interested students should consider applying to present their work at either of the upcoming INK events — the Halloween Coffee House in October and the Student Reading Series in November. Applications open two weeks prior to each event.

The Script releases theatrical new album

This week, WTSR Assistant Music Director EJ Paras 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: Turnover Album Title: “Good Nature” Release Number: 3rd Hailing From: Virginia Beach Genre: Dream Pop Label: Run for Cover A band that’s no stranger to complete album re-brands, Turnover’s third release is its third and happiest identity. The track’s instrumentals are lush and breezy. The wonderful twinkling of the guitar patterns underneath lead singer Austin Getz’s voice reach new delightful peaks on this release. The album never fails to disappoint. It reminds me of summer, and sounds like something you’d play while lying on a hammock. Good times, good vibes. Must Hear: “Supernatural,” “Sunshine Type” and “Butterfly Dream”

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Left: The album pays tribute to Broadway. Right: O’Donoghue’s lyrics empower audience members. By Nicole Zamlout Staff Writer

People are often encouraged to try new things, no matter how frightened they may be at the prospect. Many times, it brings lovely results. This is definitely the case for The Script’s latest album, “Freedom Child.” The album is full of the amazing, soulful messages, similar to many of their previous songs. The twist is the new music. In this album, many of the songs have a techno and rock feel, with influences from around the world and hints of modern pop. For example, the first song “No Man is an Island” has hints of Jamaican sounding music with its drum beats. In “Arms Open” the drums take on a more African feel. The song “Wonders” has a strong pop sound also, as it progresses. The music is bouncy, strong, and encourages you to dance as the lyrics spin messages of love and acceptance. The musical change worked so well for the band, sticking to the

powerful lyrics of their past yet revitalizing them with a new sound. It allows listeners to connect to the lyrics, while also making them smile as they dance along. The album itself is a chronicle of experiences rather than one clear narrative. It speaks on several themes — loneliness, faith, individuality, love and comfort. All of the themes culminate in the last song “Freedom Child,” which explains why the album is titled after the song. Listeners may feel as if the singer, Danny O’Donoghue, is talking about them rather than himself. It makes the listener feel heard without having to utter a word. It relates the singer’s experience without outright saying he is referring to himself. It does something many artists in this day and age struggle to do — connect the singer and audience without the balance tilting too close to one side. That equilibrium makes the album all the more soulful and amazing. The songs all follow a specific order. The song “Awakening” starts the album with an

upbeat tone to hype people up. The album also seems to pay homage to themes found, strangely, in musical theater. The songs “No Man is an Island” and “Arms Open,” share themes with the musical “Dear Evan Hansen.” It talks about how no one should face the dark alone and how there is always someone there, you need only shout. The songs “Rock the World” and “Divided States of America” also have strong similarities to the famous song “Seize the Day” from the musical “Newsies.” These homages seem deliberate, since the themes to those pieces of art are so universal and powerful. Now, those who may not be the biggest thespians can be touched by these themes, as you don’t need to be a Broadway expert to understand the powerful themes weaved throughout the album. This album is brilliantly done and is a culmination of this band’s accomplishments, just like the last song is a culmination of the album’s idea — that everyone deserves to be loved.

Band Name:Waxahatchee Album Title: “Out in the Storm” Release Number: 4th Hailing From: Philadelphia Genre: Indie Folk Rock Label: Merge Katie Crutchfield’s latest project, “Out in the Storm,” is her most polished, sharpest and ultimately best yet. “Never Been Wrong” and “Silver” are punchy and energetic. She also revisits her older, personal sound in “Recite Remorse.” Her harmonies with her sister Allison Crutchfield throughout are top-notch. If you’ve ever been through a rough breakup, “Out in the Storm” can be quite touching and deeply relatable. Must Hear: “Silver,” “Recite Remorse” and “No Question”

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of many examples of how technology can advance an artistic vision. Much of Villanueva’s art is focused on male gender identity, and one of these pieces is featured at the College’s art gallery. Villanueva believes that using a widevariety of material and technology creates more room for artistic potential. “Any time there is a new technological development,â€? Villanueva said. “Artists are always there to turn it into something it wasn’t necessarily meant to be.â€? As an artist, visual educator and designer, Vera specializes in printmaking and combining traditional and contemporary elements to create his work. One of his signature styles is ceramic print media, in ZKLFK KLV Ă€QDO SURGXFW KDV GHVLJQV RQ ERWK clay and silkscreen. “I got tired of simply working on

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He has led fellowships and art exchanges in South Korea, Kenya and China. “Sometimes the areas are technologically advanced, and sometimes they are not,â€? Vera said. “Artists tend to evolve and adapt to the material around them.â€? Vera is particularly interested in Asia’s long history of papermaking, calligraphy and origami and how international artistic SHUVSHFWLYHV FDQ LQĂ XHQFH KLV ZRUN Just as technology has allowed people from around the world to freely connect and share ideas, diversifying media opens up many new opportunities for artistic collaboration. “All these different media represent a global culture,â€? Vera said. “The art comes out a lot stronger with two perspectives and when you meet other artists that are also open to combining different media, there is a lot of collaboration potential.â€?

‘Kingsman’ sequel full of unexpected thrills and chills

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Editorial Students should embrace imperfection As I was lying beside my roommate, talking about our favorite television comedies, I received a Snapchat from a fellow editor. Suddenly, a thought popped into my head and I sat up abruptly. It was my week to write the editorial… and it was due, well yesterday. For a moment, I panicked. Then I thought, it’s OK. I can still get it done. But what would I write it about? I thought about how unlike me it was to have completely forgotten about my editorial — especially started thinking aloud about how messy my life’s been lately, and my roommate said, “join the club.” I laughed and decided something — college is the epitome of messiness and confusion. Figuring out who you are and who you want to be can be, to say the least, strange and unnerving. From deciding on a major, creating new friendships to navigating romantic relationships, I think college is the time to embrace the confusion. During this time, we are all expected to make life-altering decisions, and I don’t think we are reminded often enough just how terrifying it is. Everyone is always saying,“college will be the best time of your life,” but let’s face it, it is basically like going through life without wearing your glasses, straining your eyes to try to see what direction you’re headed. Then, while we try to get it all together, we have to endure constant, repetitive questions from family members, and family friends whose names we can’t even remember. After the most obvious question — what’s your major again? — the most common among them is what are you planning on doing after graduation? If you’re anything like me, you typically reply with a eye roll and unenthusiastic “I’m not exactly sure yet.” And, you know what? I think that is OK. Although this is my last semester at the College, I’m not afraid to

do I have my life entirely together. I’ve learned to embrace the fact that my life can be messy, because then when? When else will we be able switch majors four times before being without having the stress of paying bills or caring for a family? When else will we be able to sit in bed for hours on a Wednesday afternoon? When else can I totally forgot about an assignment, then somehow complete it by 2 a.m.? The answer is never. I’ve heard so many of my peers joke about how their lives are confusing and messy, but I’ve come to realize that, during college, we are honestly all in that same boat. It can be easy to feel angry, or pity ourselves, for poor decisions, mediocre grades or failed relationships, but college confusion is completely natural. less embarrassed of my mistakes — than I was freshman year, I still advise any student I meet to not worry if they feel as if they don’t none of have any idea what we are doing. — Alyssa Gautieri Managing Editor

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Opinions Res Ed should respect students’ privacy By  Thomas  Ballard There  is  an  old  saying  that  goes,  â€œHome  is  where  the  heart  is.â€?  As  a  student  at  the  College,  I  am  proud  to  call  this  place  not  just  my  school,  but  also  my  home.  This  is  my  third  year  living  on  campus  and  I’ve  al-­ ways  appreciated  being  so  close  to  the  dif-­ ferent  events  that  take  place  at  the  College.  Until  recently,  I’ve  had  no  major  qualms  about  Residential  Education  and  Housing.  I  survived  the  Towers  (without  Wi-­Fi),  and  I  made  the  most  of  my  time  living  in  Eickhoff  Hall.  It  wasn’t  until  a  recent  experience  that  I  had  while  living  in  one  of  the  College’s  townhouse  complexes  that  I  felt  the  need  to  voice  my  doubts  about  Res  Ed  and  their  lack  of  concern  over  student  privacy. I  admit  that  I  did  make  a  mistake  when  I  moved  into  my  townhouse.  I  brought  my  own  personal  mini  refrigerator  with  me.  Ac-­ cording  to  Res  Ed’s  behavioral  expectations  &  regulations  policy,  possession  or  use  of  an  unauthorized  electronic  device  such  as  a  personal  refrigerator  is  not  permitted  when  one  has  already  been  provided  by  Res  Ed. On  Sept.  11,  I  received  an  email  from  an  employee  of  Res  Ed  stating  that  a  personal  refrigerator  had  been  seen  in  my  room  and  that  it  had  to  be  removed.  Shortly  after  receiving  the  email,  a  new  feeling  began  to  sink  in:  vulnerability.  According  to  the  email,  an  employee  of  the  College  had  been  in  my  room  on  Sept.  1,  even  though  I Â

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Students’ privacy might be violated in the townhouses. had  been  off  campus  that  day,  home  for  the  weekend  and  had  placed  no  work  orders  in  regards  to  my  room.  There  was  no  reason  for  a  person  to  be  there,  other  than  myself  as  the  paying  occupant  of  the  room. The  time  frame  I  got  notice  about  the  violation  also  poses  a  concern  for  me.  It  took  Res  Ed  10  days  to  inform  me  that  they  had  searched  my  room.  It’s  almost  scary  for  me  to  think  that  if  my  room  was  not  in  violation  of  anything,  I  would  have  never  found  out  that  an  uninvited  person  had  been  in  my  room.  Like  most  other  resi-­ dents  on  campus,  I  have  personal  effects  and  electronics  in  my  room,  and  it  is  unset-­ tling  to  think  that  a  person  would  be  able Â

to  access  my  room  and  not  have  to  report  their  presence.  While  Res  Ed  certainly  reserves  the  right  to  enter  and  check  rooms  when  they  VHH ÂżW LW LV XQDFFHSWDEOH WKDW WKH\ VKRXOG take  advantage  of  this  power  and  not  give  students  due  notice.  The  residence  halls  may  not  be  home  to  their  full-­time  staff  and  employees,  but  they  are  our  home  and  we  should  be  given  the  same  decency  and  pri-­ vacy  that  they  would  expect  if  those  roles  were  reversed.  If  they  know  that  they  have  to  enter  a  person’s  room,  advanced  notice  should  be  given  to  the  room’s  occupant  so  that  they  can  prepare  for  the  visit.  In  cases  of  emergency,  or  if  rooms  are Â

EHLQJ LQVSHFWHG GXULQJ D ÂżUH GULOO D QRWH should  be  left  at  the  room,  signed  by  the  person  who  entered,  informing  the  occupant  of  their  visit.  If  employees  have  the  time  to  make  note  of  which  rooms  are  in  violation  of  their  rules,  then  they  should  also  have  the  time  and  courtesy  to  keep  residents  in-­ formed  that  their  privacy  was  breached. To  make  it  clear,  this  article  has  noth-­ ing  to  do  with  mini  refrigerators  and  every-­ thing  to  do  with  a  student’s  right  to  privacy  in  their  own  â€œhome.â€?  As  the  only  on-­cam-­ pus  provider  of  housing,  Res  Ed  has  a  mo-­ nopoly  on  students  who  want  to  continue  to  stay  and  live  here.  There’s  a  certain  level  of  trust  students  and  their  families  place  in  Res  Ed  to  provide  a  safe  and  secure  liv-­ ing  environment,  which  includes  respect-­ ing  their  student  tenants.  However,  I  feel  a  little  less  safe,  a  little  less  secure  and  a  lot  less  homey  knowing  the  actions  that  Res  Ed  has  and  is  willing  to  take. My  name  is  Tom  Ballard  and,  yes,  I  made  a  mistake  and  violated  the  housing  guidelines.  Aside  from  my  misdemeanor,  I’m  afraid  that  Res  Ed  is  violating  a  lot  more  than  I  ever  could  with  a  mini  refriger-­ DWRU , VWURQJO\ HQFRXUDJH 5HV (G WR UHĂ€HFW on  their  current  procedures  and  to  become  more  acute  to  a  residential  student’s  right  WR SULYDF\ $ V\VWHP RI QRWLÂżFDWLRQV LQ WKH event  of  a  room  search  would  be  a  good  ¿UVW VWHS IRU 5HV (G LQ GLVSOD\LQJ WKHLU UHF-­ ognition  of  this  matter. Â

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Students should take regular breaks while studying. By  Sherley  Alaba It  was  3  a.m.  and  I  couldn’t  shut  my  textbooks.  My  hands  ZHUH VZHDW\ DQG P\ ÂżQJHUV ZHUH QXPE DV , IHUYHQWO\ WXUQHG the  pages,  hoping  to  cover  as  much  material  as  possible  be-­ fore  sunrise.  The  pressure  of  upcoming  exams  had  been  slowly  getting  to  me,  and  engulfed  me  all  at  once.  As  I  was  struggling  with  the  impending  thought  of  failure,  I  realized  that  the  worst  feeling  was  yet  to  come  â€”  the  feeling  that  after  studying  for  hours  on  end,  I  wouldn’t  remember  any-­ thing  when  the  time  came  to  take  the  exam. Have  you  ever  experienced  similar  feelings  while  study-­ ing  for  a  test?  If  you  have,  then  you  might  have  exam  anxiety. Dealing  with  exam  anxiety  can  lead  you  to  the  point  of  breaking  down.  However,  instead  of  letting  the  stress  get  to  you,  you  should  deal  with  it  head-­on.  It’s  important  to  accept  that  you  will  be  stressed  and  welcome  it.  Stress  is  a  normal  mental  response  to  a  high-­pressure  situation,  ac-­ cording  to  Florida  Hospital  Centra  Care. Once  you  are  able  identify  and  accept  that  you  are  stressed, Â

you’re  then  ready  to  help  yourself.  If  you  have  been  over-­ whelmed  with  the  responsibility  of  balancing  work,  multiple  classes,  demanding  schedules  and  extra  activities,  you  are  not  alone.  There  are  tons  of  other  students  in  the  same  boat.  Identify  who  those  other  students  are  so  that  you  can  work  together  to  steer  the  rocky  boat  that  is  exam  period.  When  it  comes  to  studying  for  your  exams,  don’t  pro-­ crastinate!  Create  a  study  group,  and  use  other  students  in  your  class  as  motivators  to  help  you  study  ahead  of  time.  However,  sometimes  studying  ahead  of  time  is  not  enough.  Exam  anxiety  can  lead  you  to  forget  all  of  the  ma-­ terials  you  learned,  which  is  why  it’s  important  for  you  to  listen  carefully  to  the  next  few  tidbits  of  advice  I  have  for  you  when  studying  below. Breathe!  Get  out  of  the  house  and  get  some  fresh  air.  Give  yourself  a  chance  to  re-­energize.  Locking  yourself  in  your  room  with  your  textbooks  around  you  will  only  make  it  worse,  so  break  free.  Catch  up  with  friends,  watch  a  movie  or  just  take  your  dog  for  a  walk.  Make  yourself  a  treat  or  a  nice  cup  of  coffee  and  try  to  relax. Take  regular  breaks.  You  need  to  switch  off  the  worry  button  in  your  mind  and  allow  yourself  to  relax.  Is  the  week-­ end  approaching?  Don’t  make  plans  with  friends,  but  take  time  for  yourself.  You  don’t  have  to  sleep  the  whole  day  away.  Just  do  something  that  you  enjoy  and  makes  you  hap-­ py.  You  need  to  refresh  your  mind  before  you  start  using  it  again  in  full  gear. Take  up  a  hobby.  Yes,  I  know  you  have  a  packed  sched-­ ule,  but  it’s  important  to  take  time  for  yourself.  You  need  WR VHW DVLGH WLPH IRU ZKHQ \RXÂśUH IRFXVLQJ VSHFLÂżFDOO\ RQ school,  and  separate  it  from  when  you  want  to  focus  on  hav-­ LQJ ZKDW \RXU GHÂżQLWLRQ LV RI IXQ Practice  self-­talk  by  talking  positively  to  yourself.  Stress Â

can  evoke  negative  feelings  and  make  you  feel  more  emo-­ tional  and  high-­strung.  In  fact,  stress  can  take  over  your  personality.  Stress  also  results  in  self-­doubt  and  a  host  of  other  challenges,  according  to  the  Positivity  Blog,  a  website  dedicated  to  practical  advice  on  happiness.  Interrupt  your  negative  thoughts  before  they  take  over  your  mind.  You  can  keep  a  small  notepad  to  remind  yourself  of  all  the  positivity  in  your  life.  Keeping  track  of  the  voice  inside  your  head  will  give  you  better  control  of  your  internal  monologue. Mindfulness  is  my  next  piece  of  advice  while  studying  for  exams.  Focus  on  the  present  moment  and  have  self-­ awareness.  Peacefully  accept  that  you  can’t  control  the  date  or  material  of  an  exam,  but  you  can  handle  how  you  study  for  it  and  who  you  study  with.  This  method  is  a  proven  suc-­ cess  in  changing  the  function  of  the  brain  related  to  stress.  Make  sure  you  practice  mindfulness  and  stay  more  aware  and  in-­control  of  your  thoughts  and  feelings.  Letting  stress  control  your  life  is  the  biggest  obstacle  between  you  and  your  academic  success. Do  some  exercise.  I  know  that’s  the  last  thing  you  want  to  think  about  right  now,  but  one  of  the  most  common  side  ef-­ fects  of  stress  is  ignoring  your  health.  You  need  to  put  your-­ VHOI WRJHWKHU WR PDNH VXUH \RX DUH UHDG\ WR ÂżJKW DQG PDNH a  stronger  comeback.  If  a  hardcore  workout  is  not  your  cup  of  tea,  try  some  yoga.  The  practice  helps  relax  both  your  muscles  and  minds  and  is,  therefore,  a  win-­win  for  you. Stop  thinking  of  studying  for  an  exam  as  a  burden,  think  of  it  as  an  opportunity.  Keep  a  positive  mindset  whenever  you  are  ready  to  open  a  book,  because  everything  we  learn  contributes  toward  the  greater  good  â€”  our  diploma.  Heed  my  advice  and  take  time  for  yourself,  plan  ahead  and  never  let  stress  affect  your  performance  in  a  class  or  in  your  per-­ sonal  life  ever  again.

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Sports world reacts to president’s comments By Miguel Gonzalez

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There has always been a small bridge between sports and politics. In 1968, Olympic American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos endured nationwide criticism for raising blackpics in Mexico City. In the current state of professional sports, athletes would always stir public attention to social and political issues through gestures such as Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem. During this past weekend, President Donald Trump has swayed many athletes, owners and fans to further take action. During a rally in Huntsville, Alabama, the president encour-

Goodell said in a released public statement. The following day, President Trump went to Twitter and claimed that Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors were no longer invited to the White House. In response, LeBron James stated that the president has ruined the honor of visiting the White House. “U bum @StephenCurry30 alposted on Twitter. “So therefore ain’t no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you NBA players — including Chris Paul — took to Twitter to criticize Trump’s remarks. “With everything that’s go“why are YOU focused on who’s kneeling and visiting the White

“Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when to say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off Trump’s statement caused numerous public statement from NFL teams, including NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. “Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players, and a failure to understand the overwhelming force for good

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr also responded to Trump’s tweets in a Sports Illustrated article. “Sure, you’re going to have policies that align with your parsaid. “Respectfully, Mr. Trump, the point is this: You’re the president. You represent all of us. On Sunday, Sept. 24, multiple NFL teams went out to protest Trump’s comments. Starting with the game between the

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Several Jaguars kneel during the American anthem. Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens in London, several Ravens kneeled during the American anthem while the Jaguars held arms. Jaguars owner Shahid Khan also supported the Jaguars by his locking arms with players. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans stayed in the locker room during the national anthem. Regardless of opinions, kneeling for the national anthem is not disrespectful and should not be

held to offense. The beauty of the U.S. is that people don’t get shot, killed, punished or tortured for not standing up for the country’s anthem. Players who protest the anthem are aware of the consequences of their actions. They know they will receive criticism. They know their actions will stir public debates, outcry and further protests. Will their jerseys be burned? Will they face possible unemployment from reluctant owners? Will they lose their

valuable sponsorships? Yes, just ask Kaepernick. On Sunday, Sept. 24, NFL players demonstrated that they are more than just professional football players. They are showing the public that they are well aware of today’s social and political issues. Kneeling during the national anthem is not unpatriotic. Do you know what’s unpatriotic? Calling in public and insulting a former prisoner of war.

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Students share opinions around campus

“Have you experienced problems with on-campus housing?”

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Christopher Burnett, a freshman physics major.

Melissa Marshall, a freshman marketing major.

“The heat. If you go to the TW lounge there’s 50 kids there because there’s no air conditioning.”

“No, I actually love campus housing. I live in the Towers and the lounge is the place to be.”

“Do you practice good study habits?”

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Darin Clark, a freshman physics major. “Yes and no. I have good study habits, but some days it’s hard to focus.”

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Renee Rosato, a sophomore biomedical engineering major. “If I’m being honest, no. I noticed that in the past week I need to improve them.”

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Features

Sled / Student turns professional athlete

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Left: Wallace travels each month to train with the national team. Right: Wallace plans to complete his education following the Paralympics. continued from page 1 propelling themselves forward, holding onto the two sticks that have ice picks on them. Wallace realized he wanted to play professionally when he witnessed ice sled hockey player Josh Pauls help the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team take the gold at the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics. “When I saw that, I said, ‘that’s the pinnacle of the sport right there,’” Wallace said. Pauls, who is now one of the team’s captains, had nothing but positive things to say about Wallace as a person and player. “He’s a lot of fun to play with considering how he can play both a physical and skill game,” Pauls said. Before making the national team, Wallace played on the U.S. developmental team for three seasons. “It’s basically like the B-squad. The players that want to develop to become national team players,” Wallace said.

Now on the national team, Wallace has a full schedule with little room for down time. This past April he went to Gangneung, South Korea to play in the 2017 Para Sled Hockey World Championship. The championship served as a test event for the rinks that will be used in the 2018 Olympics and Paralympics. championships last year where he was an impact player,” Pauls said. tional team’s training camp. “We inspire each other and we make each other work hard,” Wallace said. “What makes the team great is our chemistry together.” When he isn’t traveling, Wallace is busy with training and exercising. skating and working out,” he said. Helene Lewis, a sophomore nursing major and one of

Wallace’s close friends said, “I’ve always heard Jack talk about sled hockey, but after watching him play, it’s clear how dedicated he is to the sport.” On top of consistently training, Wallace tries to balance his school work. Next semester, Wallace will take a break from school and move to Chicago with his team in preparation for the Paralympic games. Wallace has a two-week-long tournament in Italy, followed by another one in Buffalo, New York and then the ParaOnce things settle down, Wallace plans to revisit his studies over the summer and hopes to be back on track to graduate by his junior year. After the Paralympics and completing his degree, Wallace sees a long career ahead of him as a professional athlete. “I’m going to play sled hockey until my shoulders fall off,” he said. “That’s the plan at this point.”

Community Fest unites College and Ewing residents By Nadir Roberts Correspondent Endless amounts of food, laughter amongst friends and a

organizations and vendors also attended the festival. Dan Marrazzo is the owner of Koneheads Ice Cream, which is located on Olden Avenue. As

the College’s campus on Saturday, Sept. 23, as Ewing Township and the College held its annual Community Fest. Live performances included the Antheil Elementary School Choir, Jonathan Savage and the Classic Rockers, DJ Barry Friedman, and the Ewing High School Marching Band. Several local small businesses,

Community Fest, Marrazzo was able to expand his clientele at the festival. “We had a lot of people (approach us) who didn’t even know we existed,” Marrazzo said. Koneheads Ice Cream opened its doors for business two years ago. With the community hosting festivals and events like these regularly, more people have become

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aware of small, local businesses. An important feature of Community Fest was the Community Fest Village, which was set up on campus between Trenton Hall, Mayo Concert Hall and Art and Interactive Multimedia building. The village, made up of a plethora of organizations and clubs, displayed what Ewing and the College strive to achieve — unity. Over the years, both the College and the township have grown tremendously. Leslie Summiel, a Ewing resident who was stationed at the farmer’s market table, emphasized the growth of the crowd and its constant positive effect on the community. “It’s become more community oriented, which means more community groups are participating,” Summiel said. Every year, Community Fest incorporates the College’s students with residents from Ewing. “It brings all of Ewing togethnity groups (and its) citizens,” Summiel said. Often times, people believe that big corporations or businesses are needed to help smaller sanctions and groups, but thankfully, Community Fest proves

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that wrong. Malik Sanders, a Ewing resifamily-friendly atmosphere with new things to explore every year. “I’ve lived in Ewing all my life and I never knew that some of these places were here (in Ewing),” Sanders said. For students, Community Fest was a great way to see what the township has to offer outside of the campus. The fest also provided a range of child-friendly activities including pumpkin painting, spin Jasmine Yoo, a sophomore

elementary education and English double major, worked with the Teachers of Young Children organization table at the event. She helped families and children paint pumpkins. group of people,” Yoo said. “I loved that the community could come together and celebrate their neighborhood with past and current generations.” Community Fest was able to display both the College and Ewing Township community in a positive light, as unity was a common theme present throughout the day.

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Sea Gulls fly away with a victory against Lions

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Koenig reels in six receptions. By Maximillian C. Burgos Sports Editor The football team lost its fourth game to the Salisbury University Sea Gulls on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Lions Stadium. The Lions fell 27-7 after a tightly contested game in the first half. The Lions kept their heads high the entire game and the defense fought hard. The Lions felt prepared coming into the game. Senior linebacker Kevin Hennelly discussed the Lions preparation in the College’s game notes. “Defensively this week, our focus is to do our job,” Hennelly told TCNJ Athletics. “Salisbury runs the triple option and the only way to stop them is to play responsible football. Coach Goff has done a great job preparing us for the

game and we are confident in his game plan.” The Sea Gulls received the ball to start the game. After a decent return on the kickoff, the Lions defense punished the Sea Gulls’ misdirected offense. Junior linebacker Jesse Streb came in and scooped up a fumble that was caused by Lions pressure and penetration into the backfield. The crowd erupted as the momentum clearly started in favor of the Lions. The defense was undeniably solid the entire game. Both Hennelly and junior linebacker Max Busca had seven tackles each in the game. On top of his fumble recovery, Streb had three tackles for losses and five tackles in all. Senior linebacker Troy Domenick also made the backfield feel his presence with a sack, two tackles for losses and five tackles in all. Senior quarterback Trevor Osler threw a dart to senior wide receiver Thomas Koenig for a Lions go-ahead touchdown, still less than a minute into the game. The crowd continued to cheer as the pep-band played a merry tune. After the electric start, the Lions struggled to score. The Sea Gulls were known for their heavy running game that confused defenses, but the Lions defense stood strong. Defensive line coach Marcel Wynychuk commented on the offensive struggles after the game and the overall vibe of the team afterwards. “The team is progressing,” Wynychuk said. “This was a tough loss but they’ll keep their heads up. Effort is never a question with this group, but learning new systems is not an easy process. There are a lot of new things going in. The offense is almost completely new from last year. Learning takes time.” The offense yet again showed the ability to move the ball, but was largely unable to score points and finish drives. The rushing attack also struggled. At the end of the game, the Lions had -21 yards. Head coach Casey Goff talked about the offensive rushing struggles after the game. “We played three really good teams in a row,” Goff said. “When you can’t run the ball, you put a lot of pressure on the

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quarterback and the passing game. Their defense was solid. The offense made some mistakes, but they are getting better.” Osler and freshman quarterback Andrew Donoghue both felt a lot of physical and mental pressure. The Lions offensive line struggled for the second week in a row, allowing nine sacks. When asked about using both quarterbacks, Goff expressed confidence in both of his signal callers. “We will put in the right guy for the right situation,” Goff said. “They both have skills that we want to use in certain situations and utilize them for the best results. We are not moving away from Osler or anything like that. We just want to use each of their strengths in the right places.” Osler had a decent performance. He threw for 192-yards, 12 completions and a touchdown, but his two interceptions hurt the Lions. Both interceptions were deflections that landed in defenders hands. Koenig had a very exceptional game as he caught six receptions, received 142 yards and scored a touchdown. After the loss, the Lions fell to 0-4 on the season. At halftime, the score was tied at seven and the Lions were in a good position. After watching the first half, the Lions looked primed to win it, but the Sea Gulls put up 20 unanswered points. After what can be perceived as a crushing loss against a very good football team, Goff discussed the team’s morale. “I don’t think that morale will be a problem,” Goff said. “These guys put in work day in and day out. Effort is never a question with them. They are learning new system and are getting better. If you look back, we played three really good teams and we competed with them. I don’t believe in moral victories but we are getting better.” As the Lions keep their heads up for their next game, they will have an extra week to prepare because of a bye next week. The Lions return home to play Montclair State University on Saturday, Oct. 7, at noon. With the optimism that the coaches have shown, maybe the Lions can pull off the season’s first win against Montclair.

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Shenkman finishes in 10th place and clocks in at 24:51.82. By Miguel Gonzalez Sports Editor After a three week hiatus, the men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the Osprey Open at Stockton University. The men finished second at the meet while the women claimed fourth place. The Lions got a glimpse of the terrain as Stockon will host the upcoming New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship. Freshman Matthew Kole led the Lions with an 11th place finish, 27:30.9. Kole was followed by sophomore Lucas Pick and freshman Pelle Nogueira, who clocked in 27:37.45 and 27:38.37 respectively. Freshmen Alex Carideo and Evan Bush both had strong performances. Carideo completed the race in 27:50.3 and Bush in 28:02.3. The Lions came in second behind the Ramapo College Roadrunners. Six Roadrunners finished in the top 10. Meanwhile, the women’s cross country

team ran against strong competition like Philadelphia University, Stockton University and Ramapo College. “We sent most of our freshman to compete in Stockton,” said coach Justin Lindsey. “Most of these players are competing for their first time. The main challenge is that they are running 6k for the first time as opposed to running 5k in high school.” Junior Olivia Shenkman led the Lions with a 10th place finish, clocking in at 24:51.82. One minute later, sophomore Hannah Fay and senior Cassidy Cardone crossed the finish line at 25:41.92 and 25:42.49, respectively. Two freshmen came after, as Jill Neggia finished with a time of 25:52.51 and Jessica Hrnciar clocked in with a time of 26:14.77. The Lions will be trekking for first place on Friday, Sept. 29, as they compete in the Paul Short Invitational at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Before the teams could break for half, freshman forward/midfielder Caroline Rubin challenged for the ball and got tangled up with an NJCU player. She fell to the ground holding her right leg. Her clear distress could be heard and seen by the crowd in the Soccer Complex as she needed to be helped to her feet and taken off the field in a cart. After the match, Russo was asked if she was able to walk on her own power on the sideline. “Not very well,” Russo said. “We really don’t know at this point (how bad it is). She got her knee tangled up with one of their defenders. Time will tell.” On Monday after the team’s practice, Rubin confirmed that she will undergoing an MRI sometime in the next week. In the second half, Russo’s squad had trouble finishing in the early goings.

While keeping the Gothic Knights from taking any shots during the last 45 minutes, the Lions multiple chances yielded no results. In the 70th minute, Figueroa caused an opponent to turnover the ball in their own box. Instead of taking it herself, she passed to sophomore forward Gianna Zarra, who slammed in the ball to the net and earned her first goal of the year. Obst then netted two goals in the last 25 minutes, with the second coming off an assist from Lianidis to put the Lions up by 8-0. With a 7-0 undefeated record, the Lions have a double dose of Rutgers on the menu next. In consecutive conference matches, the team will head to Camden to take on Rutgers University-Camden on Wednesday, Sept. 27. They then come home to take on Rutgers University-Newark on Saturday, Sept. 30, in the TCNJ Soccer Complex at 1 p.m.

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Thoresen scores back-to-back goals against the Gothic Knights.

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Rangers outlast Lions in overtime

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Left: Sample dribbles past a defender. Right: Nick Provenzano prepares a shot. By Miguel Gonzalez Sports Editor

when the Rangers knocked the ball in their own goal. Senior captain forward Michael Kassak crossed the ball to the penalty box where a Rangers players tapped it in The men’s soccer team forced overtime twice this for a goal. With the Lions ahead by one goal, the Rangweek. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Lions were handed ers started to bombard the Lions defense. a 2-1 overtime loss against Drew University at Lions “When we put them under pressure, they gave the Stadium. The team then tied New Jersey City Univer- EDOO DZD\ FRQVLVWHQWO\ LQ WKHLU KDOI RI WKH ÀHOG µ .DVVDN sity, 2-2, in overtime on Saturday, Sept. 23. VDLG ´)URP WKHUH ZH SXW RQH VKRW LQ WKH QHW µ $IWHU EHLQJ VKXW RXW E\ :LOOLDP 3DWHUVRQ 8QLYHU- $V WLPH ZRXQG GRZQ WR PLQXWHV UHPDLQLQJ WKH sity, the Lions were up for another challenge against Rangers received a free kick. Freshman goalkeeper Mian undefeated Drew University. Coming to Lions chael Kayal was able to block Cserhat’s attempt, but Stadium, the Drew Rangers were on a three-game Cserhat caught the rebound and tied the match. winning streak. Despite the goal, Kayal had a tremendous perfor %RWK WHDPV KHOG HDFK RWKHU VFRUHOHVV LQ WKH ÀUVW KDOI mance and recorded six saves. ,Q WKH WK PLQXWH 5DQJHUV IRUZDUG $LGDQ &VHUKDW VKRW While the Lions were able to go toe-to-toe against high above the goal post off a corner kick play. WKH 5DQJHUV LQ WKH ÀUVW RYHUWLPH SHULRG WKH 5DQJHUV 7ZHQW\ PLQXWHV ODWHU IUHVKPDQ PLGÀHOGHU 5\DQ HYHQWXDOO\ ZRQ WKH PDWFK ,Q WKH VHFRQG RYHUWLPH Vazquez nearly scored when he launched a shot straight period, Rangers defender Grey Swanson tapped in the at the crossbar. winning goal. During the second half, the Lions broke the stalemate Following the loss, the Lions traveled to Jersey City,

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Maximillian C. Burgos

Miguel Gonzalez

Skyler Maxwell

Anshel Bright

“The Ref”

Sports Editor

ATD Correspondent

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In this week’s edition of Around the Dorm, “Ref” Maximillian C. Burgos asked our panel of three experts — Miguel Gonzalez, Skyler Maxwell and Anshel Bright — three questions: Will the Los Angeles Chargers be forced to return to San Diego or another large city? Which MLB team has the best shot at winning the World Series? Which current NBA star is dominating the league?

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1. Will the Los Angeles Chargers be forced to return to San Diego or another large city? Miguel: Given the horrible attendance numbers and television ratings for the Chargers, it’s time for the NFL to put a team north of the border. Like the NBA, NHL and MLB, a NFL team in Toronto, Canada can become lucrative. The 150-year-old city currently is the fourth largest city in North America. The team would fit perfectly in the Rogers Centre,

home to popular professional teams like the Blue Jays, Leafs and Raptors. Would an NFL team be detrimental to the ongoing CFL? Not exactly. During the Toronto Argonauts’ home opening match against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, only 13,583 fans attended. The situation doesn’t appear to be awful like the Chargers. A NFL team in Toronto would finally give the Buffalo Bills a cross-town rival much like the New York Yankees and Mets. Plus, Bills fans can finally look forward to the

season other than getting beat up by the Patriots. Just envision it. Walking down through 1 Blue Jays Way, eating a hot bowl of Poutine, listening to Drake, watching prime minister Justin Trudeau on the news and repping an NFL jersey. Unlike some areas like Los Angeles and Buffalo, New York, a lot of visiting NFL fans can enjoy riding on top of the CN tower and going to Ripley’s aquarium. Skyler: With extremely low attendance at the Chargers game, it is obvious that

they should talk about moving locations. They are currently playing in a soccer stadium with no clear future plans for a stadium of their own. Perhaps they will consider moving to another state without a football team such as New Jersey or, possibly, North Korea. North Koreans may be nicer if they could cheer for a football team. Maybe Kim Jong-un could play quarterback too. I’m sure they would be happy to have an NFL team. But, seriously New Jersey could use a team. We are sponsoring two teams that aren’t even ours. I’m sure they would be happy to have an NFL team. Anshel: The Chargers are the unfavored team in Los Angeles. They consistently have poor ticket sales and play on a soccer field. Clearly, they have fell from their once lofty position dating back to when they had running back LaDainian Tomlinson from 2001 to 2011. They desperately need to move to a new city that may actually support them.

Skyler gets 3 points for a realistic and outlandish choice. Miguel gets 2 for offering a solution. Anshel gets 1 point for stating the obvious.

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2. Which MLB team has the best shot at winning the World Series? Miguel: Since when were the Washington Nationals and Dodgers were ever considered contenders? Bryce Harper and the nationals are known for being one-and-done in the playoffs. The Dodgers, no matter how money they throw at their players, can’t get through the dreaded league championship series. Max, you’re seriously overlooking the baby bombers from the Bronx. The New York Yankees now have a fresh offensive force featuring shortstop Didi Gregorius, right fielder Aaron Judge, and catcher Gary Sanchez. Sure, the Yankees may not have the best pitching staff (or bullpen), but this team is capable of defeating anyone. The only question here is whether the rivalry between the Yankees and Red Sox will return in the ALCS. There might be no Pedro Martinez, Curt Schilling and Manny Ramirez to ignite fights, but the Yankees need to make

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up for blowing a 3-0 lead (Even worse than the Warriors and Indians) in the 2004 ALCS. Skyler: The Dodgers are going to win it all. They’re savages. Kershaw is a monster. He’s so clutch and historically, he’s been the man. The pitching staff for the

Dodgers is really talented and when it comes to the playoffs, all that matters is the pitching staff. Offense wins games, but defenses win championships. The Dodgers are primed to win. Anshel: Baseball takes too long to watch.

Miguel gets 3 points for suggesting the Yankees. Skyler gets 2 points for picking one of the choices. Anshel loses 1 point for not watching baseball. Warriors lineup. Back when I heard about the trade, I had instant memories of the 2011 Los Angeles Lakers debacle. The media assumed the Lakers would go for a 3-peat after getting Steve Nash and Dwight Howard. Instead, the Lakers were swept by the eventual champions, the Dallas Mavericks. I think the Durant and Warriors will win many championships in the future, no matter the rise of “Superteams.” I wonder if the Thunder are trying to build a big three … hey wait a minute … Carmelo Anthony?! Skyler: The most dominant player in the NBA is power forward Anthony Bennett on the Brooklyn Nets. He’s super underrated and I think he’ll be killing it in no AP Photo

3. Which current NBA star is dominating the league? Miguel: In a team full of superstars, Kevin Durant is certainly dominant on and off the court. Durant is definitely a snake for ditching the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he’s developed quite a reputation with the

Warriors. During the past NBA finals, Durant showed no mercy against the Cleveland Cavaliers as he averaged 35.2 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.4 assists. Moreover, Durant put the final nail in the coffin in Game 5 when he scored 39 points. Durant has certainly mixed in well into the

Miguel gets 3 points for bringing up stats. Skyler gets 2 points for the hilarity of his choice. Anshel get 1 point for not mentioning Lebron.

time. He’s bad now, but I have a feeling he’s being slept on. If he gets traded to a better team, he’ll start killing it. Just watch. He’s hustling in the NBA right now. He’ll explode one day. Anshel: Carmelo Anthony is indisputably one of the greatest talents in the NBA. Carrying the Knicks for several years, his performance has been undermined by the lack of quality from his teammates. I believe his trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder is going to really give a team to compete for the title. Carmelo Anthony, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook are all top talents. The only thing stopping them from succeeding is if they don’t find a way to work together.

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Lions score 16 goals in two shutout games

Bertolino breaks away from a defender for a scoring opportunity.

By Michael Battista Staff Writer

The women’s soccer team blew past two opponents last week. The Lions combined for 16 goals over a grand total of 180 minutes. On Thursday, Sept. 21, the Lions defeated Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham, 8-0 on the road. The team then returned home on Saturday, Sept. 23, and earned a conference win against New Jersey City University, 8-0. Seven Lions helped put the team on the board against the Devils, with

senior midfielder Jessica Goldman scoring twice. Her first goal came only eight minutes into the game when she beat Devils freshman goalkeeper Kassidy Germann with a shot to the bottom right corner with an assist from freshman defender Ally Weaver. The seniors were the game changers during the first half as forward Christine Levering and forward Hannah Richman also scored in the 13th and 42nd minute respectively. Sophomore defender Jen McGrogan launched

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a free-kick into the box where Levering received the cross and headed in a shot. Meanwhile, Richman scored when she tapped in the ball off a pass from freshman midfielder Faith Eichenour. Heading into halftime, the Devils only took one shot at the College’s goal. The Lions defensive backline, comprised of sophomore Ally DeRiggi, senior Kelly Wieczerzak and McGrogan, have only allowed 29 shots in total through their first seven games. Only 12 of those have been on target. They are only one of

the three NCAA Division III teams to not concede a goal this season. “We’ve been playing well,” said coach Joe Russo. “I think we’ve been defending collectively as a group and we’ve been pretty fortunate in our finishing… It’s been pretty well spread out amongst our whole group. In the second half, multiple players earned their first goals of the season including sophomore midfielder trio Taylor Nolan, Alexa Pestritto, Alexa Beatty and freshman forward Stephanie Figueroa. During the last 25 minutes of play, Russo subbed out sophomore goalkeeper Nicole DiPasquale for freshman goalkeeper Alexandra Panasuk. Against FDU-Florham, Panasuk only faced two shots and recorded one save. With the win behind them, the Lions next match would be their first game of the season in the TCNJ Soccer Complex against New Jersey City University. The team applied pressure to the Gothic Knights quickly, pushing downfield immediately and finding itself offside in two back-to-back calls within the first five minutes of play. The effort paid off in the fifth minute when senior midfielder Kayla Bertolino scored with the help

of McGrogan and Levering. Freshman forward Julia Obst said that her team’s quick play was following a pattern. “In the beginning of the game it was really exciting because we got the ball and went right down there,” Obst said. “It’s always fun to score in the first 10 seconds. That’s a big part, most goals are scored in the first and last 10 seconds of each half. That’s when they’re caught.” The team finished most of their chances in the first half. After Bertolino’s early strike, the Lions found a lot of success between the tenth and 20th minutes. In the 12th minute, Nolan received a pass from Wieczerzak and got past the defense and beat the keeper with a shot to upper right corner. After that, Levering and junior midfielder Elizabeth Thoresen scored back-to-back goals seconds apart from one another in the 16th minute thanks to assists from freshman midfielder Kelly Carolan. “The three center mids — me, Taylor and Allie — all working together, pressing, talking,” Carolan said. “So I think just the work in practice really paid off.”

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Field hockey loses another top five matchup

Left: The Lions defense strikes. Right: Padilla leads an offensive attack. By Miguel Gonzalez Sports Editor

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Tiefenthaler who gathered the ball and shot it at Griffins goalkeeper Sarah Crane. Crane was on her foiled the majority of the Lions scoring The field hockey team dropped another opportunities as she recorded six saves during close matchup against a top-ranked opponent. the match. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Lions narrowly In the last play of the first half, the Lions defeated Gwynedd Mercy University, 1-0 at got on the scoreboard when junior midLions Stadium. Following the win, the Lions fielder/defender Sidney Padilla smacked a endured their second loss of the season, 2-1 pass from sophomore forward/midfielder against the No. 4 ranked Salisbury University Kayla Peterson. Sea Gulls in overtime on Saturday, Sept. 23, The Lions carried the 1-0 lead to victory in at home. the second half. The Griffins were rarely in the After a tough loss to Messiah College, Lions half of the field due to the Lions insisthe Lions rebounded with a shutout victory tent offense getting multiple penalty corners. against the Gwynedd Mercy Griffins. The Li- Later on Saturday night, the Lions encounons offense managed 16 shots on the Griffins, tered tough competition against the Salisgiving them a few opportunities for the Grif- bury University Seg Gulls. Coming to Lions fins to counterattack. Stadium, the Sea Gulls had a 6-1 record and In less than two minutes, junior forward conceded their only loss against No.1 ranked Taylor Barrett finessed a cross pass from Messiah College. a penalty corner to freshman forward Tori The teams struggled to score on one

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another during the first half. Senior goalkeeper Christina Fabiano was challenged quickly into the match. At the 5th minute, Fabiano caught a fast shot from Sea Gulls sophomore midfielder Arielle Johnston. The Lions attempted to counter in back-toback penalty corner plays in the 19th minute. Senior forward Elizabeth Morrison and Peterson could not get their shots through the net because of the Sea Gulls staunch defense. The Sea Gulls offense strung into action during the second half. In a span five intense minutes from the 37th to the 44th, the Lions defense stopped five consecutive penalty corners thanks to Fabiano’s solid goalkeeping. The Lions countered in the 50th minute when Tiefenthaler found an opening to shoot until it was deflected by Sea Gulls sophomore defender Lindsey Elgin. By the 67th minute, the Lions could not withstand the Sea Gulls pounding offense. Sea Gulls

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defender/midfielder Emma Vicchio notched a goal with a pass from Johnston. With only three minutes remaining, the Lions were not down and out. Following the goal, the Lions quickly received a penalty corner. Barrett proceeded to pass to sophomore forward Cayla Andrews. Andrews then sent the ball to the top of the arc where Padilla blasted her shot and sent the match to overtime. The Lions luck did not last for long. Two minutes into overtime, Johnston sealed the Sea Gulls 2-1 victory with a rebound shot. The field hockey team conclude their homestand on Tuesday, Sept. 26, when they play against Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityFlorham at Lions Stadium. The Lions then travel to Wayne, New Jersey, to compete in their first conference match of the season against William Paterson University on Saturday, Sept. 30.

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