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Bellevue Theatre: 1922-2017 A century of cinema, a lifetime of memories Alexandra Clark Editor in Chief After 95 years, the Bellevue Theatre in Montclair, New Jersey announced that their days of screening movies at their theater would come to an end. The theater officially held its last movie screening on Sunday, Nov. 12, but there might still be hope that the theater will continue to operate.

According to reports, the Bow Tie Cinemas movie chain chose not to renew their lease at Bellevue Theatre to keep them operating.

It is thought that negotiations broke down between Bowtie and the owner of the building, which resulted in the announcement of the theater shutting down.

Bowtie intends on taking all of its camera equipment and vacating the building by Nov. 30 which put them at a disadvantage to finding a new movie theater operator.

According to an article published by the Montclair Local, Angelo Cifelli, the attorney for Bellevue owner Jesse Sayegh, said they received interest from a few movie

Photo courtesy of Nicolette Cetrulo Students (clockwise) Maggie Evans, Nicolette Cetrulo, Brenna Fitzmaurice and Jessica Junqua after a performance of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Bellevue Theatre.

Miss New Jersey Kaitlyn Schoeffel Revisits Alma Mater

theater operators. Sayegh plans on meeting with them to discuss the matter further over the next few weeks.

Nothing is decided yet so the people of Montclair will have to wait to see if there is a chance for the theater to stay open. The news of the Bellevue Theatre closing left students and faculty at Montclair State University heartbroken about this piece of local history closing its doors.

“My jaw completely dropped,” said senior communication and media arts major Nicolette Cetrulo.

The Bellevue Theatre opened in 1922 and since then, it has been a place for people in the area to go see a movie and go out to eat or get drinks at restaurants nearby.

The adjacent restaurants, along with accessible parking and public transportation options, make the Bellevue a popular spot.

“The Bellevue Theatre is a staple in Upper Montclair,” said Vienna Bonato, a senior theatre studies major. “It is very popular, so it was surprising to find out that it was Bellevue continued on Page 2

Alexus Steakhouse

Sexual assault and racism Heather Berzak Assistant News Editor

sey Division on Civil Rights, Hispanic workers claimed that Magliaro would call them “stupid Mexicans,” “illegals” and “illiterate.”

“It’s definitely something that is pretty shocking,” said junior public health major Georgia Pardales. “But I do feel that [the fines are] fair seeing that justice is necessary.”

The complaint also mentioned a female employee who claimed the former manager used vulgar language in reference to multiple female workers along with inappropriate physical contact while on the clock.

“I am disgusted by the manager’s behavior,” said senior television production major Kayli Balsama. “He abused his position in the company and believed his actions would go unnoticed.”

Porrino confirmed that following the allegations, the current owner of Alexus Steakhouse, Kitae Kim, fired Magliaro and cooperated with the investigation.

Kitae was not available for comment.

Montclair State graduate Kaitlyn Schoeffel, wearing a light teal dress and silver heels, walked through Life Hall on a recent visit to campus. She greeted former professors, regaling them with colorful accounts of her most recent accomplishments. The Egg Harbor Township native

openly reminisced about the days when she was a student at Montclair State University. All the while, aspiring dancers craned their necks to catch a glimpse of 2017’s Miss New Jersey.

Schoeffel was one of 15 young women chosen to participate in the final round of the 91st Miss America pageant, which was broadcast live from Boardwalk Hall in

Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sept. 10 of this year. Wowing judges and audience members alike with a jazz dance routine set to “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon, the 24-year-old walked away from the competition as the second runner-up, right behind first runner-up Miss Missouri, Jennifer Davis, and New Jersey continued on Page 14

New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino said in a statement that Alexus Steakhouse provided $50,000 to a female worker who was sexually harassed in the workplace as well as $30,000 divided between several employees that received racist comments and nationalityrelated discrimination by former manager John Magliaro, according to a nj.com report.

Alexus Steakhouse and Tavern in Clifton, New Jersey is known as a common spot for Montclair State University students to go during the week and the weekends after events on campus, such as sports or performances in the arts.

“I’m pretty shocked to hear something like this coming from Alexus,” said senior psychology major Marisa Caruso. “This is something no one wants to happen, especially at such a popular place.”

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Along with screening popular movies, the theater company, the Home of Happiness, has been putting on live shadowcast performances of the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturdays for the past 14 years. The group is continuing to perform at other theaters, but students like Cetrulo and Bonato will always remember the memories they made while seeing the Home of Happiness perform at the Bellevue.

“My first memory with the Bellevue Theater was seeing the Rocky Horror screening with the Players cast last year as a cast bonding event,” Cetrulo said.

Bonato said she saw the Rocky Horror Picture Show for the first time with a group of friends at the Bellevue. She said she got to perform in the show as part of one of their theme nights.

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festival saying they are looking for an alternative theater to replace the Bellevue, but no exact details have been given.

Locals are very upset over the news because the Bellevue Theatre has become part of the Montclair community. There is currently a petition on change. org to save the Bellevue, which has garnered over 5,000 signatures as of Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Despite the theater’s last movie screening taking place on Sunday, Skoog still hopes the theater can be saved. She said that Montclair is a very film-centric town and locals will have to go to other theaters further away to watch the next big blockbuster.

“As a filmmaker and film person…that’s what we do,” Skoog said. “We go to the movies, and when you lose a movie theater, it’s really sad.”

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ticipation night where you apply to play characters and they pick someone, and I was picked as Magenta,” Bonato said. “It’s going to be very sad knowing that I won’t be able to go there on Saturdays at midnight to see the Home of Happiness perform anymore.”

Director of Programming for the Film Institute Susan Skoog teaches in the film program and has attended the theater for years with her children.

“I’ve lived here for 15 years and just go there all the time,” Skoog said.

Skoog also said the closing of the Bellevue will have an impact on the Montclair Film Festival. The festival is held every spring and has been celebrating the work of filmmakers for the past five years.

It uses different venues to screen the films, including the Bellevue Theatre. Skoog said an email was sent out by the

Wednesday, Nov. 8 Alexus Steakhouse: The University Police Department assisted the Clifton Police Department with issuing citations to patrons. Patrons of the establishment were issued citations for underage consumption of alcohol and the owner was cited for serving alcohol to minors. The citations were issued by officers of the Clifton Police Department and the matter is scheduled to be heard in Clifton Municipal Court.

Thursday, Nov. 9 Barton Hall: University Police Officers responded to a report of a roommate dispute.

After separating and speaking with all parties involved, it was determined that the argument was only verbal and was not physical in nature.

No criminal complaints were generated and the matter is being handled by Residence Life and the Dean of Students Office.

Thursday, Nov. 9 Cali School of Music: A student reported the theft of their unsecured bicycle located behind the building. The bicycle is described as a Genesis model with an orange frame.

This incident is under investigation.

Friday, Nov. 10 Bohn Hall: 18-year-old nonstudent male, Jared I. WestMarshall of Montclair, New Jersey, and a juvenile male were apprehended by university police for attempting to enter the building by walking past the Desk Attendants and not following the proper protocol for entering a residence hall. The juvenile male was transported to university police headquarters where his guardians were contacted.

West-Marshall was issued a Special Complaint Summons out of Clifton Municipal Court for Criminal Trespass. The juvenile male was released to the custody of his guardians and West-Marshall was released pending his appearance in Clifton Municipal Court.

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Therese Sheridan| The Montclarion The Bellevue Theatre’s marquee is empty after screening its last film on Sunday, Nov. 12.

Monday, Nov. 13 Sinatra Hall: A female resident student reported being assaulted by her ex-boyfriend back on Oct. 22. The female victim further reported that the suspect damaged her cell phone during the act of the assault. The victim was granted a Temporary Restraining Order and criminal charges of Aggravated Assault and Criminal Mischief are pending out of Little Falls Municipal Court.

Monday, Nov. 13 Blanton Hall: 19-year-old female resident student, Jenny A. Leon-DeGracia of Paterson, New Jersey was arrested due to a physical altercation that ensued with a female resident student. Leon-DeGracia was charged with Simple Assault and Harassment under the NJ Domestic Violence Act. She was processed and released pending a hearing in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Anyone who has information regarding these incidents is urged to call the police station at T-I-P-S (8477).

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Students Can Be Reported if they Disobey Smoke Policy

Discipline ranges from warning to suspension Christina Urban News Editor The campus community, ranging from administration to fellow students, can report people who smoke outside of the designated zones on campus.

Director of Student Conduct Jerry Collins said the smoke policy is a part of Montclair State University’s Code of Conduct. If it is broken, the rule-breaker can receive anything from a warning to suspension.

“We’ve not had someone be reported,” Collins said, “but individuals can be reported.”

The first offense is just a warning from Student Conduct. However, if the student breaks policy repetitively, they could potentially be suspended because the student commits a breach in conduct of multiple violations at that point.

It is illegal to smoke inside of buildings, and police can be involved if there is a violation.

Collins said it’s up to the community if they want to report someone or not, but right now the school is taking this as an educational period.

Health Promotion holds informational sessions and programs to help students quit smoking. Their website states that 80 percent of students support a tobacco-free policy.

Public relations major Justin Lavelle smokes outside of Cafe Diem.

Public relations major Justin Lavelle still smokes outside of the zones but says he always stays to the side and away

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from doors.

Lavelle was unaware of the zones and thinks there should be more publicity for them.

“I think they should be giving us a spot to smoke.”

- Justin Lavelle, public relations major

Christina Urban| The Montclarion There are a few signs around campus that display the fact that the campus is smoke-free.

“One hundred percent I think [it] is too much,” Lavelle said about the initiative to go completely smoke-free. “I think they should be giving us a spot to smoke. I’m not sure if that’s going to stop anybody, I think they will still find a spot to smoke.”

Senior nutrition major Veronica Kot said she has not seen anyone smoking outside of the zones. She thinks designated areas should remain because it is a right to smoke.

Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life Karen Pennington is confident with the new program and has not noticed too many people deviating from the zones.

“For the most part, we just don’t see what we thought we might see, which is flaunting

the rules and not using the smoking areas,” Pennington said. “A lot of students have expressed their support for it.”

Regardless of if students continue to disobey the new policy and complain about the policy, the school will still move in the direction of being 100 percent smoke-free.

“We just [have to] work harder at getting people to stop smoking, to be educated, to understand the risks and understand the importance,” Pennington said.

The policy was reviewed and approved by the University Senate and Student Government Association before it was implemented.

“I think more often than not, people are used to not being able to smoke in places,” said Pennington.

Five Thousand Dollar Scholarship for Freshmen Upcoming students can apply for the presidential award Hiral Patel Staff Writer President Susan Cole announced that Montclair State University will have a program, which will offer academically achieved first-time New Jersey freshmen a $5000 scholarship per-year.

Cole explained how the program will further the higher education at the university during her announcement.

“Our new Presidential Scholars Program invests in the intellectual growth and success of New Jersey’s youth, effectively building a stronger state of mind in the Garden State,” Cole said.

Cole noted that there is an intent to invest in the capacity of the extensive educational programs and facilities that are built since the university was named a public research university.

New Jersey applicants will have to maintain a 3.5 GPA on an unweighted 4.0 scale in high school. This standard will reward them with the

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$5,000 scholarship.

Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life Karen Pennington said that eligible students do not have to apply and are identified by the admissions office.

A student spoke out about the Presidential Scholars Program and how this can be ben-

eficial to first-year freshman students.

“Honestly I wish that I had the opportunity to get the $5,000 scholarship,” said sophomore computer science major Jahmil Roland.

The scholarship is only for first-year freshman students, but that didn’t stop some non-

freshman students from saying how great it would be for them to receive it.

“Any bit of money counts,” said sophomore transfer student Johnathan Couto. “Especially if it will reduce any type of money you have to loan out. If I had this opportunity, I would love it. In my case,

going to a community college first was a better option. If this opportunity was offered to me, I would have gone straight to Montclair State because that pretty much pays half of your tuition.”

Some students have financial problems and this scholarship will help students afford higher education. Cole noted that the university plans programs that benefit students every year. The Presidential Scholarship Program was just developed this fall.

Pennington mentioned that the new program will create and offer new possibilities for many students to attend the university.

“The university already provides students with a high quality educational experience,” said Pennington. “The change I expect to see is that with this program, more students will be able to take advantage of it.”

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Veggie Heaven is a vegetarian and vegan Chinese restaurant located 10 minutes away from Montclair State University.

A small bowl of cabbage alongside the vegetarian fried dumplings with dumpling sauce.

The inside of Veggie Heaven is small, but it is very comfortable and relaxing.

The pork lo mein has mini tongs for customers to easily scoop up some noodles and place them on a separate plate.

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'Veggie Heaven' on Earth Written and Photos by Erika Jakubiszen, Social Media Editor

I was skeptical about Veggie Heaven. A place serving vegetarian, vegan and Chinese food caused endless questions to race through my mind. I have never had vegetarian, vegan or Chinese food together.

Regardless, I kept an open mind for Veggie Heaven, located at 631 Valley Road, Montclair, New Jersey.

The restaurant sits on the corner of the busy Valley Road and Lorraine Ave. When I first arrived at the restaurant, there was nowhere to park. After wrapping around the block twice for 10 minutes, I finally settled into a spot and headed inside.

The exterior of Veggie Heaven is simple, but the interior is a different story. The moment you walk in, you are instantly greeted by a peaceful atmosphere and calm music. My companion and I were greeted by the hostess who seated us at a cozy, comfortable booth. She was kind to us, smiling warmly as if she was truly happy to see us. Her friendliness was refreshing.

When the waiter greeted us and asked about refreshments, I knew

what I was interested in trying. I have never tried bubble tea. Rumor has it that its amazing, so I wasn’t hesitant to try it. The waiter was patient with me, answering any questions I had, as I browsed through the bubble tea menu. Eventually, I settled on the litchi flavor, and I have no regrets. The tea was amazing, sweet but refreshing.

When I began browsing through the actual menu, which was four pages long, I was intimidated. As I continued to browse, I found that the restaurant didn't just cater to vegans and vegetarians. They had options with meat as well.

My companion and I started out with vegetarian Fried Dumplings as an appetizer before I requested the Curry Chicken Noodle Soup as my entrée. My companion ordered the House Special Fried Rice with Tofu and Pork Lo Mein. After taking our menus, another waiter came with a metallic teapot filled with red tea, two glasses of cold water and a small plate of raw cabbage. Everything was courtesy of the restaurant as we waited for our appetizer.

Soon after, the appetizer arrived with dumpling sauce. There were six dumplings for $5.50. They were exceptionally good, nothing too special—plain and average. However, the dumpling sauce really gave it that flavor the dumplings so desperately needed. Although I was slightly disappointed with the plain flavor, the dumplings were soft and melted in your mouth. With the sweet sauce, it was the perfect combination.

15 to 20 minutes went by before our entrees came out steaming hot.

The House Special Fried Rice with Tofu was interesting. Normally, a fried rice dish has soy sauce blended into the rice to give it that brown appearance and slightly salted taste, but Vegan Heaven’s fried rice has no soy sauce. It was only white rice with corn, peas and carrots, but I could not complain. It tasted lighter than regular fried rice, like I would not feel guilty eating this meal in one sitting. It was definitely boring in flavor, like unseasoned rice but it was still appetizing. The tofu mixed in the fried rice was cut into strips

and the taste was delicious. It was juicy and gave flavor to the boring rice.

The pork lo mein was so sweet and juicy, it left my mouth salivating for more. It was the best part of the Lo Mein. The noodles were boring and tasteless but when eaten with the pork, the dish was delicious.

Finally, I had the Curry Chicken Noodle Soup. Although the appearance was unappetizing, it was tasty.

The noodles were soft and light, and the chicken was tender and absorbed the broth nicely.

Being here, I could tell the staff and owners really care about their customers through their service.

With so much delicious food on our table, we had to ask for containers.

The waiter generously boxed our food for us.

While the food was good, the best part was the bill, which came out to $34.37. For three entrees, one appetizer and a bubble tea, the cost was less than $40. I plan on coming back for seconds.

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"What I like most about Professor Hill's class is his teaching style. It is relaxed, and he gives off positive energy which makes me feel more comfortable when it comes to public speaking."

- Ava Aulisi, sophomore television and digital media major

Public speaking professor Patrick Hill having a conversation with his students.

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Professor Patrick Hill: Creating a Comfortable Environment for Students

Sunah Choudhry Assistant Feature Editor

Arriving at University Hall, public speaking professor Patrick Hill orders a chamomile tea with a dash of honey and looks at his watch to check the time. It reads 12:55 p.m.

Walking up to the second floor, he dodges students who have their heads down and eyes glued to the screens of their phones. He then walks into the classroom with his tea in hand, ready to start class.

The classroom is filled with chatter and laughter coming from all around the room. Once a few students have walked in, there is a static shock shared between everyone that causes multiple conversations to emerge between students.

Meanwhile, Hill stands behind the podium preparing for class.

There is a feeling of tranquility among the students. The classroom is an environment that they feel comfortable enough in to converse with friends and participate

in class discussions. Many believe that the environment of the classroom is a representation of Hill, who allows his students to vocally express their opinions and views.

"It is a general education course, which means I get a [complete different range] of students," Hill said. "I love that because it brings a dynamism to the class that you don't have [in other classes]."

The energy of the classroom is a large part of how Hill teaches his classes. He mentioned that students create a bond of having each other's backs. He recalled a moment when a student had forgotten to discuss an important subtopic in her speech. When he had mentioned it to her, another student had come to her defense. The support system among his students is something that Hill is not used to seeing.

Throughout his lectures, Hill also shares stories that catch students' attention. He helps to establish a personal connection and

a comfortable setting for the classroom through his storytelling.

"Professor Hill makes it very easy to be attentive and intrigued during his lessons, especially by his enthusiasm and passion about the topic matter throughout the entire duration of the class," said freshman fine arts major Maya Idrovo.

"I always enjoy the class."

Hill said that he is simply holding up a mirror to his students and reflecting back at them their own capability. By doing so, he is helping his students become comfortable speaking in front of crowds.

Ava Aulisi, sophomore television and digital media major, mentioned how much she enjoys the environment of the classroom.

"What I like most about Professor Hill's class is his teaching style," Aulisi said. "It is relaxed, and he gives off positive energy which makes me feel more comfortable when it comes to public speaking."

Hill never thought about becoming a professor until his friend

mentioned it to him. He spent most of his career as an actor and starred in multiple plays, such as "Tony n' Tina's Wedding," after receiving a bachelor's degree in both theater and communications from Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri.

However, after Hill's friend injured his back, he contacted Hill to help fill in his professor position.

Unfortunately, Hill was denied after another person took up the position before he could. Afterward, he pondered with the idea of being a speech professor, which eventually led him to become one.

"I had started out teaching at Passaic Community College and Hudson Community College," Hill said. "After teaching for a year at both colleges, I landed a job at Montclair State [University]. You put Montclair [State] on the resume and bigger things start happening."

This year is Hill's 17th year of teaching.

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Thanksgiving Day the Nutritional Way Rebecca Yellin Staff Writer Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved holidays in America.

Nothing feels better than getting time off from school to relax with your family, cook a good dinner and of course, eat. However, no matter how scrumptious a Thanksgiving meal is, it often leaves you feeling more stuffed than the stuffing itself.

According to research from the Calorie Control Council in October 2017, the typical American calorie intake during Thanksgiving Day is more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat. That is more than double the recommended calorie intake per day for a person weighing 175 pounds. Although it is part of life’s enjoyments to be comforted with indulgent holiday items, revamping classic dinners with a nutritional spin will help to fend off those tiresome post meal sensations.

Eating a breakfast on Thanksgiving is just as important as it is any other day. To avoid overeating at dinner, make a Thanksgiving themed breakfast in the morning.

Caroline Carnero, a senior majoring in dietetics at Montclair State University, has the perfect Thanksgiving breakfast recipe.

“I like making pumpkin oatcakes because it has that seasonal flavor and keeps my hunger queue on track for the day, so I do not overeat at night," Carnero said. "Pumpkin contains tons of vitamin A, which aids to vision functions, and also has a great source of fiber to help you keep feeling full for longer on fewer calories.”

After eating a healthy breakfast, you can start preparing your dinner. Ham, briskets and pot roast weigh in as the most calorie dense meat options during Thanksgiving.

A classic 4 oz. turkey comes in at the lowest at 190 calories and 6g of fat. Since turkey is a Thanksgiving

staple, choosing this lean meat option is your best bet if you are looking to lower your caloric intake.

Not all turkey dishes are made the same.

Heidi Diestal, a Turkey farmer at Diestel Family Turkey Ranch, in an interview with Shape Magazine, advised buying a turkey without preservatives, salt solutions and fillers such as gluten. Lowering added ingredients, sodium and fat while making a turkey can create a healthier version.

When preparing turkey, instead of adding butter to cook with and serving it with gravy, trying cooking with dried herbs to enhance the flavor exponentially without contributing to calories. Coat the turkey with a modest amount of heart-healthy monounsaturated olive oil. Then, rub the turkey with dried herbs such as sage, thyme or parsley before baking.

For vegetarians and vegans, making your own tofurkey from scratch will be the best option. Many prepared store bought turkeys are highly processed, high in sodium, additives and other chemicals.

Stuffing is also a staple at the Thanksgiving table and often consists of dried white bread, stock, onions, celery and other seasonings. White bread is refined; it has been processed to remove the bran and the germ to extend shelf life and prevent products from going rancid, leaving only the starchy endosperm of the kernel for consumption. The bran contains antioxidants, B vitamins and fiber.

The germ also contains B vitamins, some protein, minerals and healthy fats. A refined, heavy load of white bread can raise your blood sugar exceedingly high because there is no fiber or healthy fat to slow digestion and absorption.

If you are going for a classic stuffing, opt to use whole wheat bread or try using cauliflower. Cauliflower stuffing is a great alternative to the traditional stuffing by packing

Photo courtesy of Caroline Carnero A plate of pumpkin oatcakes baked by Caroline Carnero, a senior majoring in dietetics at Montclair State University. a nutritional punch without creating a blood sugar roller coaster. This is a great option for those suffering from diabetes.

You can buy cauliflower whole and chop yourself, or buy pre-riced versions in the freezer or refrigerator sections at grocery stores such as Trader Joes. Use cauliflower with cut up vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms and garlic along with herbs, chicken stock or vegetable stock as a vegetarian

friendly option. Sauté until soft and then bake in the oven or prepare as you would inside the turkey.

If you are still looking for more ideas to get through the day without being uncomfortably full, try using a smaller plate to decrease your portion sizes.

To learn more healthy recipes for Thanksgiving, visit Carnero's website, www.Flexiblebites.wordpress.com.

'Cinder': A New Take on Cinderella's Story Alexandria Ianco Assistant Web Editor

Marissa Meyer’s bestselling debut novel “Cinder”, is a futuristic retelling of the classic story of Cinderella.

This is the first book in the Lunar Chronicles series, which revolves around an evil stepmother, two stepsisters, and the protagonist, Cinder. Taking a page out of the original story, Meyer even creates a ball, where Cinder accidentally leaves something behind. All these elements from the evil stepmother to the ball are so memorable from the original, and now can be found in this book but with a slight twist.

The story is set in the dystopian society of New Beijing, a country where humans and cyborgs co-exist while having a severely politically damaged relationship with the Lunars, a society on the moon. On top of all this, there is a plague is spreading rapidly and is threatening to wipe out the citizens.

Cinder is a brilliant mechanic and cyborg with a mysterious past. When Cinder crosses paths with Prince Kai she is thrust into the middle of an intergalactic struggle. As Cinder begins to uncover secrets about her past she must dive deeper into the political warfare in order to save her country and the world.

The cover of the novel “Cinder” by Marissa Meyer.

A recurring theme in the book is the discrimination against cyborgs by humans

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simply because they are less than, Cinder is the only different. In a society one that is powerful enough where cyborgs are seen as to save them all.

Cinder is a complicated and strong character that does not back down when things get tough. She overcomes adversity and shows people that they have the ability to overcome any obstacle life might put their way.

Self-discovery is another important part of Cinder’s story as she uncovers the truth about herself. As Cinder uncovers secrets from her past, she must confront what it means rest of the world and her. This selfdiscovery is the start of the epic adventure and action that puts the fate of the world into the hands of a cyborg.

“Cinder” is a new take on the classic story and retold for modern-day readers. No longer is Cinderella waiting for her prince to come and take her away from her life, but rather Cinder takes life into her own hands. Cinder is a survivor that will do anything to ensure that the people she loves are safe from harm.

Meyer’s book everything a reader could want in a story. It is filled with political intrigue, science fiction and a dash of romance that appeals to any audience. Through her masterful writing, Meyer is able to create multidimensional characters along with an exciting plot.

The twists and turns will leave you on the edge of your seat.

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Exploring and Experiencing China Written and Photos by Georgia I. Salvaryn

Muslim Street, which contains a large amount of Muslim-Chinese-themed restaurants, is known for its many bargain shops and street food.

The Great Wall of China was built over 2,000 years ago and runs over 5,000 miles long.

The Forbidden City, built from 1406 to 1420, served as an imperial palace for about 500 years.

An event worker taking apples to cut them into smaller pieces for students..

A view of Shanghai and the Huangpu River from the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower. The tower is China’s second tallest TV and radio tower, standing at 1,536 feet.

Georgia I. Salvaryn went to China this past July to study abroad. Her goal is to inspire others to do the same. She believes it is a great experience that allows students to see a part of the world that they have never explored before and make connections with others from around the globe.

I remember walking on the Great Wall of China like it was yesterday. I was tired, out of breath and sore from climbing up and down the steep, rocky, uneven steps that were crumbling away with age.

Some students pushed forward as many others stayed behind due to the extreme heat and exhaustion from climbing just a few of the ancient steps.

Although we were complaining about the weather and the effort it took to climb the Great Wall of China, we soaked in the breathtaking view of the mountains surrounding us.

I chose to study abroad in China because of my Chinese minor. I wanted to expand my knowledge and understanding of the Chinese language, culture, traditions and history.

Dr. Wing Shan Ho, my Chinese language professor at Montclair State University, offered me a chance to apply to a free Chinese summer camp in Beijing.

The program would allow me to take Chinese language classes while participating in Chinese culture classes and activities.

The summer camp ran two weeks long. It was offered and hosted by Beijing International Chinese College (BICC). Within the two weeks, I attended language classes twice a day, partici-

pated in activities and events, such as the ping-pong competition, and went on off-campus trips to historic sites in Beijing.

One of the first places visited with a small group was Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. These famous Chinese landmarks are rich with history and left me in amazement. I learned that the Forbidden City, which served as an imperial palace to 24 emperors throughout China’s history, contained 9,999 rooms in total. The size of those buildings and the meticulous architecture of the ancient imperial palace were incredible.

We also visited the stunning Summer Palace. This beautiful garden palace contained many voluptuous gardens and lakes filled with hundreds of lotus flowers. The architecture was outstanding as well. It amazed me that these structures and places have been around for so long.

The camp also offered an exclusive third-week trip to Xi’an and Shanghai at an extra cost. Only nine students, including myself, and a teacher decided to embark there during that third week.

Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, is the city where the famous Terracotta Army is located. In 1974, a massive life-sized army was discovered

there. It is said that these soldiers were built and buried with the first emperor of China to protect his soul in the afterlife. Each soldier contains the signature of its maker and was once painted with color, but over time, the paint has faded away.

I also had the chance to visit Muslim Street, a marketplace in downtown Xi’an City. The street was lined with food markets, bargain shops and street food carts. The hustle and bustle of pedestrians rushing by getting from point A to point B, reminded me so much of Chinatown in Philadelphia. Fortunately, it did not come with the smell of fish and trash.

The last city I visited in China was Shanghai, a very modernized city. It kind of felt like a combination of Tokyo and New York City, especially with the modern buildings, skyscrapers and western-style bathrooms.

The most memorable and exciting place I experienced in Shanghai was the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower.

It is a beautifully constructed building that took my breath away, both literally and figuratively. I was able to go on the highest viewing deck in the TV tower, which is about 1,148 feet above the ground, and take stunning photos.

I also viewed Shanghai from the

transparent observation deck that is about 850 feet up where I was standing on a glass-bottomed sightseeing floor.

It was scary at first, but eventually, I concurred my fear of heights.

Overall, the study abroad experience was the best experience I have had in my life. I have never felt more independent, adventurous and at one with the world.

Other students at Montclair State, such as Katrina Fernandez, a senior business administration student, have also traveled abroad to China and experienced the same program.

“Studying at BICC helped me realize that learning the [Chinese] language and culture opens countless opportunities to connect and network with people,” Fernandez said. “BICC’s intensive curriculum influenced my work ethic as I devote the same dedication to my college studies.”

I would encourage others to study abroad because it is an amazing experience to travel and learn about a different culture, language and society.

Traveling abroad has opened my mind to many new ideas about how I should live my life. It has also helped me appreciate what I have in my life and made me prouder to be who I am.

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Roboto-San

Roboto-San

The Contrasting Visions of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Japanese and Western Cultures

A Series of Lectures, Films and Special Events

FALL 2017:

Roboto-San The Contrasting Visions of October 16 – Artificial Intelligence and Robotics December 7 in Japanese and Western Cultures

Montclair State University is offering a series of series free public events – lectures, discussions, film discussions, screenings and film panels – to Montclair State is offering of free public events – lectures, A Series of University Lectures, Filmsa and Special Events explore the differing perspectives on artificial intelligence and robotics in Japanese and Western cultures. The program also The Contrasting of screenings panels Visions – to explore the perspectives on artificial intelligence and robotics focuses on theand philosophical questions posed by differing robotics, the history of “intelligent machines” and New Jersey’s role in the in Japanese and Western cultures.

The program also focuses on the philosophical questions posed by development of artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics robotics, history “intelligent machines” and New Jersey’s role in Office the development of artificial Organized By:the Montclair State of University’s College of Science and Mathematics, Harry A. Sprague Library, of International Engagement, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, WMSC Radio, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) and the Center for Community Engagement. intelligence. in Japanese and Western Cultures

FALL 2017:

October 16 – December 7 October 16 – Friday, October 27, 2:00 p.m.and Special Events A Series of Lectures, Films Organized by:

Wednesday, November 15, 2:00 p.m.

The Future of Drone Technology and its Ethical Implications Rosie the Robot, Laboratory Automation and the Second World War Montclair State University’s College of Science and Mathematics, Harry A. Sprague Library, Office of International Engagement, Montclair State University, Schmitt Hall, Room 104, Montclair, Montclair State University, Center for Environmental Sciences College of Humanities and Social Sciences, WMSC Radio, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) andand the Life Center for Panel, John Horgan (Stevens Institute of Technology), Dr. Sebastian (CELS), Room 207, Montclair, NJ Lecture, Dr. Kevin Olsen (Montclair Community Engagement.

Scherer (Carnegie Mellon University), and Dr. Stefan Robila State University) (Montclair State University)

FALL 2017:

This series was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Monday, November 27, 7:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, October 31, 7:00 p.m.

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Floor), Montclair, NJ Panel, Edward Tenner (Historian and author

Our Own Devices: HowFIRST Technology Remakes Humanity), Jimmy Additional Support has been provided by the Montclair Public Library, of Montclair History Center, Mid-Atlantic Robotics Teams, Wednesday, November 8, 6:30 p.m.

Soni (co-author of A Mind atand Play: How Claude Shannon invented the Montclair Society of Engineers, Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG) Mid-Atlantic Chapter Montclair TV34.

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Performed by Compagnia Sud Costa Occidentale (Italy) In Sicilian and Apulian dialects, with English supertitles*

November 16 – 19

Engage!

These events are free and open to the public.

Live Literature

With PaulA Neves and Judy Hall

Nov. 17 @ 2:30 pm NO CHARGE FOR MONTCLAIR STATE UNDERGRADS Courtesy of the Performing Arts Fee

All others

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Alexander Kasser Theater Lobby Readings that celebrate Le Sorelle Macaluso.

Live Lit is a project of the First Year Writing Program.

Community Conversation

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“Le Sorelle Macaluso.” Photo: Carmine Maringola Programs in this season are made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Arts + Cultural Programming | Peak Performances gratefully acknowledges the invaluable collaboration with the Inserra Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies and the Italian Program (Department of Modern Languages and Literatures) at Montclair State University. * English supertitles by Montclair State University student Marta Russionello, supervised by Dr. Marisa Trubiano and Dr. Teresa Fiore (Italian Program, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures)

November 18, post-performance Join the company of Le Sorelle Macaluso to share reflections and responses immediately following the show.

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Wall Outlets in the Wrong Places

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ince its recent launch, the School of Communication and Media (SCM) has provided new resources to students like sound rooms, a presentation hall with surround sound and newsrooms for broadcasting. Yet, even with these great advantages, having easily accessible wall outlets in the sitting areas seems to be missing from the bigger picture.

Even in a brand new state-ofthe-art building which strives to encapsulate every convenience, sometimes the finer details slip through the cracks.

These details could could make the difference between cultivating new, creative ideas and losing them. As small as they are, wall outlets are one of these important details.

In the first floor siting room,

the outlets are against the walls a few feet away from the first pair of chairs. Students who have utilized these outlets have found themselves reprimanded for causing a fire hazard. Students must go to the four chairs upstairs if they want proper access to outlets but the majority just go to other buildings. Due to the lack of outlets, most seats are already taken that have access to an outlet.

Other outlets are sometimes in random or inconvenient places. Some outlets can be found along hallways, by doors, inside classrooms or around corners with no chairs.

Students in a hurry usually find themselves wandering around the building to find outlets.

There are just not enough outlets that are also accessible,

especially around the sitting areas where students need them.

The SCM was built to conveniently bring students together, not have them wandering around. In a building designed for multimedia purposes, students need accessible outlets to record sound, charge cameras, edit photos, write papers, set up equipment and more. Whether their work is for classes, projects or personal endeavors, a shortage of outlets is an inconvenience for students nonetheless.

On the other hand, it’s possible that the building intended to not have all the seating be easily accessible to an outlet. Students don’t always need to be plugged

in; they can enjoy their breaks inbetween classes to eat and talk with friends. However, in a way it disregards the needs of students. Students need to be able to get work done.

In a technologically savvy building where students have classes in spacious rooms and have hands-on television classes in control rooms and studios, the lack of accessible wall outlets is a concern.

It’s also important to note that the building could have reached its maximum amount of outlets available for the entire building when they were building it so they were unable to add more. But in this case, the outlets should have been placed in areas that students could use instead of students seeing random

outlets placed in unreachable locations. The placement of these outlets could have been more thought out to make sure students can get the most out of their free time in the SCM whether it means working on projects or finishing Canvas assignments.

The School of Communication and Media is a great example of what Montclair State officials hope the campus will look like going forward. For students, the SCM building portends a bright, innovative and motivating future. Oversights like wall outlets can dull the edges of that vision and cause aggravation. There is no reason why both Montclair State officials and students can not enjoy the perks of buildings that are beautiful inside and out.

“I feel like maybe there should be more access to the facilities for students if they want to do creative projects. Other than that, I like the building. The chairs look like the Ikea chairs.

Like spaceships.”

“I do. I think with the computer labs to edit on your own time.

They’ll book the labs for classes so I can’t find a computer lab to edit. How am I supposed to work if the one lab we have is booked?”

“I don’t think it needs any. I like the building. It’s cool. My favorite part is the newsrooms with the cameras and radio equipment .”

-Nicco Baumann, Communication and Media Arts, Senior

- Melissa Townsend, TV Production Junior

- Alex Stasoulakis, Communications and Media Arts, Senior

“There are a few kinks with software stuff sometimes not working. We’re taking a midi class, and Ableton lives off the software we use and most of the time it doesn’t do what we want it to do because the licensing stuff is weird, but other than that everything is pretty decent.”

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What are they?

- Celeste Teodosio, TV Production Junior

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Murphy’s Marijuana Mandate Phil Murphy’s marijuana plan may unite New Jersey

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e m o cratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy won the New AJ MELILLO Jersey govASSISTANT ernor’s race OPINION EDITOR on Tuesday, Nov. 7. While most conservatives and I disagree with a number of his policies, Murphy does have one idea that I do agree with, which looks to try and improve the state’s economy that I do agree with: the legalization of marijuana.

If Murphy fulfills his campaign promise to legalize marijuana, it will make New Jersey the ninth state in the country to legalize the drug for recreational use. He believes that the legalization and taxation of weed will give our state a huge boost economically.

A 2013 report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) says states spend around $3.6 billion a year enforcing laws against marijuana. If you ask

me, that is way too much to spend on non-violent criminals that will just jam up our court system and take up space in our prisons. If we can cut that spending every year, then we will take a large burden off of our taxpayers. Along with cutting our spending, if we impose a tax on the sale of marijuana, we can get an influx of money into our economy, allowing our state to lower property taxes.

Fortune.com reports that in 2016, Colorado surpassed $1 billion in legal marijuana sales; therefore, the government makes about $200 million in tax revenue.

According to a July 2017 CNNmoney article, “Revenue from taxes and fees has increased each year, from $76 million in 2014 to $200 million last year, and the state is on track to beat that this year,” according to a report conducted by VS Strategies. The article also states, “In addition to the sales tax of 2.9 percent, the state charges an excise tax of 15 percent and a special sales tax of 10 percent, plus license and application fees…”

If the state of New Jersey implements a similar tax plan on marijuana, combined with the $3.6 billion we are saving from not imprisoning people, we will have an estimated $3.8 billion revenue increase. That is over 10 percent of our 2018 budget, according to the New Jersey budget report. With this added revenue, we would be able to pay for all of the executive operations in our state. Even if we pay for the operation of our executive government, which totals $3.6 billion, we are left with $200 million to put toward drug safety and addiction prevention programs.

The concerns that most people have with the legalization of marijuana are the adverse health effects that the drug has on young people.

The high that one gets when smoking marijuana is due to the THC exciting the brain’s reward system that releases extreme amounts of dopamine, which in turn makes one more calm and happy. This overabundance of dopamine is not good for the developing mind. The foreign

chemicals in the young brain can have an adverse effect on how it develops, especially if the person uses the drug regularly. It can make people more depressed when they are not high, leading to an addiction to the high even if nothing in the drug is addictive, like nicotine in cigarettes.

In my opinion we should legalize marijuana like we have legalized tobacco and alcohol: only those 21 and older should be allowed to purchase it. If someone is underage and is caught smoking, they should be subject to the same consequences as if they are caught drinking underage. Along with that, if they are caught driving under the influence of marijuana, it should also have the same rules as drinking and driving.

Marijuana could be a great asset to our state’s economy and if implemented correctly we can use that added revenue to lower property taxes in our state to bring more people into New Jersey, which would again, add revenue to our economy. Hopefully, Murphy roles out this le-

galization plan effectively by cutting our insanely high taxes along with adding this new revenue.

In all, there are some potential upsides to New Jersey having elected a democratic governor. While I’m not necessarily a fan of many of the left’s political proposals, that does not mean that I believe Murphy cannot accomplish anything good for our state. On the other hand, I am looking forward to the good that might come from his administration and hoping that it brings prosperity back to New Jersey, which is something that I believe Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike can all get behind.

AJ Melillo, a television and digital media major, is in his first year as assistant opinion editor for The Monclarion.

Moment of Silence Does Not Mean Stay Silent It is time leaders are held accountable for their inaction

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h e r e have been many tragedies in the news as of late, such JESSICA TORRES as the Las COLUMNIST Vegas massacre, the terror attack in New York City and most recently, the church shooting in Texas.

All have been awful and have resulted in the lives of innocent people being taken away. After every tragedy, what has been done? It has been moments of silence after moments of silence.

Some say it is rude to talk about gun control after what happened in Las Vegas and

Texas because it is too soon, but how long is long enough? Barely a month after the shooting in Las Vegas another shooting occurred in Texas. Why should we wait to talk about these important issues? Only more will continue to occur if nothing is done.

After 9/11, changes were made and are still being made to airport security. We can no longer travel how we used to or go through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) quickly because of the new security measures. This has happened all because a group of people threatened our security years ago.

Why are issues like gun violence not being handled in the same manner? There is only so much praying that can help and clearly the way we have been handling everything is not working. Speaking out after every incident is not rude or wrong; it is the correct way to deal with it all. If we are outraged, upset and completely over how everything has been handled then choosing to not stay silent is the answer.

There are even members of the House of Representatives that say they no longer participate in moments of silence led in the capital because it is hypocritical, and I agree with them.

Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton decided to not participate in a moment of silence after the Las Vegas shooting and even tweeted about it, calling the moment of silence “an excuse for inaction.”

Members of Congress and the Senate have more power than everyone in this country. If they are indeed so heartbroken by what has been happening, then they should do something because they have the power.

We should not wait long after a tragedy occurs to act. Our leaders should have to answer to those who have lost loved ones.

Why have they not done anything? Why were tragedies like

what occurred in Newtown, Connecticut not enough? They should want to work quickly to prevent tragedies like what happened in Las Vegas and Texas from happening again. We have to hold our leaders accountable and remind them that a moment of silence is just that - a moment - and right after it, they need to get to work.

Jessica Torres, a psychology major, is in her first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

LA Times Victory is Pure Disney Magic Journalists are not deterred by corporate backlash

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s servants to the public, the real journalists find that reporting the truth to citizens is more

important than avoiding the ire of a major corporation. When the Walt Disney Co. went to war with the Los Angeles Times earlier this month, it was another instance of honest journalists making an enemy of those who resent the truth being exposed to the public.

To get back at the Los Angeles Times for an exposé on the Walt Disney Co., the multi-billiondollar company tried to enforce a ban on the news organization from any future screenings of Disney-produced movies.

The exposé in question is a two-part story which showed that Disney was getting significant tax breaks by running their

Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California. The second story of the two-part exposé by the Los Angeles Times revealed that Disney has spent years funding campaigns for politicians in Anaheim who would use their power at the Anaheim City Council to vote in favor of plans that benefit Disney.

In a 2015 NPR podcast, journalist and editor of The New Yorker David Remnick talked about the challenge that journalists face when going up against dominant organizations.

“Journalism, some huge percentage of it, should be devoted to putting pressure on power… and if that’s going to invite a lawsuit, well, bring it on,” Remnick said.

This is the type of story that journalism is made for and why the press is needed in our country. Without dedicated reporters putting their time and effort into researching and asking questions, these shady dealings would still be going on without the public knowing about it.

Even when Disney criticized the Los Angeles Times for writing the story, they never outright said that the story was made up. According to CNNMoney, Disney released a statement calling the story “a complete disregard for basic journalistic standards,” but never disputed any of the facts presented in it.

The fact that Disney did not say that the story was made up or stand their ground on the ban against the Los Angeles Times speaks volumes about who is telling the truth in this scenario.

When Disney tried to ban the news organization from advanced screenings of their movies, they exhibited a gross misuse of power. This misuse of power was challenged by other news outlets and online review sites, who refused to attend advanced screenings of Disney films until the ban was lifted.

More so, certain critics groups disqualified Disney films from any award considerations unless they came to their senses and ended the injustice.

Not only was it unfair to punish the news outlet for doing its job in keeping the people informed about the truth, but it was unfair to everyone who was involved in a Disney film to have their work disqualified from award considerations.

Filmmakers, actors and crew members now found themselves getting punished for something that was done by the higher-ups in their company.

Ava DuVernay, whose upcoming film “A Wrinkle In Time” is produced by Disney, boldly stated her opposition of the ban on social media and showed her support for journalism.

All was made right as the increasing backlash against the Disney company forced them to drop the ban against the Los Angeles Times.

This is the type of story that honestly makes me proud to write for my university’s newspaper every single week. In a time where people say that the press is under attack and news outlets are dying, here we saw

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a shining example of the power that good journalism can have on our society.

We saw reporters do their jobs and present the honest news to the public, who in turn stood up for their public servants when they were being threatened by a company that was trying to use their power to silence the truth. Even up against the most imposing organizations in our country, the free press continues to serve as a mediator that keeps the powerful in check, exposes the wrongdoings of the corrupt and keeps the principles of democracy shining bright.

Nicholas Da Silva, a journalism major, is in his fourth year as a staff writer for The Montclarion.

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Columns are written by individuals and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Montclarion staff.

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Miss New Jersey Kaitlyn Schoeffel Revisits Alma Mater Continued from Page 1

Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Schoeffel’s Facebook With the help from the Miss America Organization, Schoeffel, a broadcast journalism major, was able to complete her undergraduate degree in 2015 debt free.

Photo courtesy of Richard Krauss Photography This past June, Montclair State alumna Kaitlyn Schoeffel was honorably crowned Miss New Jersey.

winner Miss North Dakota, Cara Mund. Despite not winning the title or the $50,000 scholarship that came with it, Schoeffel spoke proudly of how far she’s come.

“It’s really just a dream come true,” Schoeffel said. “I was born in Atlantic City, so I grew up around the Miss America competition. My mom [Margot Schoeffel, who won Miss Gloucester Township in 1980 and Miss Cumberland County in 1983] competed when she was younger, so to finally follow in her footsteps was just amazing.”

For the Montclair State alumna, who graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a double minor in dance and political science, the road she’s traveled down has been a long one. She first started on the pageant circuit at age 13 and after competing in several open pageants, won the 2007 Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen pageant, which was an exhilarating and nerve-wracking experience.

“For me, it was still so new,” Schoeffel said. “I really didn’t know what I was doing at that point because I was only 13. I didn’t have that much experience.

It was so exciting and thrilling, but I was still so young.”

Schoeffel was not afraid to admit that she still feels nervous whenever she competes.

“I think that with every performer, there always needs to be a little bit of nervous energy, because otherwise, then you’re just complacent and too comfortable,”

Schoeffel said. “I enjoy performing and I enjoy competing, but there’s always that sense of butterflies that you get before a show.”

Butterflies have not stopped her from pursuing her passions, one of which is dance. She has been committed to the craft since she was five years old, referring to it as a true love.

Another one of Schoeffel’s many passions is providing access to the arts, which is the primary basis of her pageant platform “Operation Empowerment.” Through this platform, she gives children who are either disabled or come from low income areas the opportunity to take singing, dancing and acting lessons as well as the chance to experience live theatre through her partnership with several community theaters.

On the subject of her career, Schoeffel said she plans on pursuing graduate school once she finishes her responsibilities as Miss New Jersey next year. She also plans on taking a six night trip to Argentina, one of the many prizes she won while competing on “The Price Is Right” earlier this year.

When asked about what she would say to her younger self, she simply smiled and said, “To be more mindful of the journey.”

Schoeffel noted that it took her six attempts to become this year’s Miss New Jersey. It was only after reaching her goal that she realized that there are even greater goals to attain in life; that the journey would always be far from over.

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SLAM Casino Night:

Students Roll the Dice in Games of Luck and Chance Laura Patterson Contributing Writer Student Life at Montclair State (SLAM) hosted a Casino Night at the Student Center this past Sunday, Nov. 12. The event was held to promote the Great Gatsby-themed Winter Ball at the end of November.

“We decided to do a casino night as a part of SLAM’s weekend takeover,” said SLAM’s On-Campus Events Chairman Mary Egan. “On Saturday, [SLAM] had a scavenger hunt and earlier this afternoon, we planned an event with ice cream and giant board games.”

Egan also mentioned that the weekend festivities took about two months to plan.

The casino night featured a game of craps, three separate tables for Blackjack and one for Russian roulette. The dealers at the event had previously worked tables at professional casinos. Soft-shelled tacos, churros, sodas and cupcakes were also served.

Eddie Veltre, a junior filmmaking major, eagerly waited early in line before the doors opened.

“I love the games even though it’s not like Caesars Palace,” Veltre said.

“It’s still an awesome event.”

Veltre played craps first and then made his way to Blackjack afterward. He also helped himself to the free dinner and is a huge fan of SLAM. “I go to all their events,” Veltre said. “I came to an event like this last year and I won big, but then I lost it all at the end. They’re ‘SLAM fam’ to me.”

Carmen Grandovic, a freshman history major, was very excited for the event and dressed up in his best outfit.

“I wanted to dress up and do the casino mob look,” Grandovic said. “I thought it would be fun tonight, and it really is.”

Grandovic went to the event because he had previous experience in gambling.

“I’ve purchased scratch off tickets and I’ve used the slot machines,” Grandovic said. “I used to throw away $20 [bills] like they were water, so it was fun to do that tonight.”

Across the room, two friends attended the event together after they had heard about it through an email from the school and decided to check it out.

“I had fun, they even showed me how to play blackjack, so I’m happy about it,” said Tatiana Ricks, a freshman fashion major.

While she enjoyed the event and the free T-shirt, Ricks did have some suggestions for the next event.

“Definitely more games,” Ricks said. “I know there [were] a couple Blackjack tables and two other games but having a [more] realistic casino would’ve been cool.”

Her friend Karina Velarde, a psychology major, agreed with her comment.

“It wasn’t bad,” Velarde said. “[The events] are good for when you don’t have anything else to do, like today.”

Velarde also mentioned that the event was convenient to have on campus prior to starting out a new school week.

After playing a game, SLAM rewarded participants with a free black shirt that had “Winter Ball 2017” printed in white surrounded by gold designs.

Students crowd around a poker table at the Rathskeller.

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‘Twelfth Night’ Will Leave Viewers Laughing

Photo courtesy of Katherine Wainscott Left to right: Fabian (Cameron Style), Andrew Aguecheek (Jesse Castellano) and Toby Belch (Bradley Satchell) hiding in the “box tree” as they taunt the self-righteous Malovlio.

William Edward Beavers, V Staff Writer Alexander Kasser Theater’s Peak Performance of “Twelfth Night” on Friday evening was an outstanding production of William Shakespeare’s comedy from the 1600s. Director Mark Hardy invested so much effort in putting together the right cast, crew and musicians to bring this amazing production to life.

The basis of the play is about Viola, a young aristocratic woman who washed up on the coast of Illyria. She disguised herself as a man named Cesario and becomes a servant to Duke Orsino. Orsino grows fond of Cesario, and so does his love interest Olivia.

Through a series of romantic and comedic situations, Viola must learn how to survive while living a double life.

It was amazing to see a young woman like Viola go through so many risks while changing her place in society. Her male persona as Cesario is met with anger by Olivia’s uncle, Sir Toby Belch. He tries to get another suitor, Sir Andrew Aguecheek to fight her to win his honor, but neither want to fight. Through the majority of the play, Cesario tries to fend off Olivia’s advances to help Orsino win her over.

Though I do not approve of his excessive drinking, I was glad to see Sir Toby Belch optimistic and ready to have fun, even when others did not.

Starring an excellent ensemble cast, this play was well executed by Montclair State University’s talented young thespians. The actors and actresses accurately portrayed the wealthy and successfully used props while being delivered in an extremely funny way.

This was the funniest Shakespearean production I have ever seen. One of the most memorable moments was when Sir Andrew went through slapstick situa-

tions to try to prove his worth to Olivia, which does not work out. The costumes were incredible — they were very stylish and brightly colored for the men and women. It was very amusing to see student James Hooper’s character, Malvolio, dancing around in inappropriate clothing while hysterically laughing in front of Olivia. His performance made a very powerful transition from a straight-laced puritan to a great source of comic relief.

In addition to how funny it was, it was also pleasing to see how this play did not result in anyone’s tragic death.

After the show, Hardy said that the easiest part of producing the play was having fun with the cast.

Overall, Montclair State’s production of “Twelfth Night” was a wonderful, comedic experience.

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Critics’ Corner ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ A Step Backwards in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Glenn King Staff Writer “Thor: Ragnarok” is not nearly as entertaining as the previous movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

“Thor: Ragnarok” feels like a cartoon, not an extravagant superhero spectacle film. I was extremely disappointed because I was not a huge fan of the last two “Thor” films. The first movie is decent and the second film is considerably the worst film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

With Taika Waititi as the director, my expectations for the film were high, as I hoped it would be better than the previous “Thor” films. Unfortunately, there is not a sense of nuance, as the same elements from past “Thor” films are constantly repeated.

One thing I found upsetting was the treatment of each character. The film tried to give backstory and emotional weight to the characters, but

failed miserably to do so. For example, the character arc for “The Executioner” was so telegraphed, and the conclusion to his “arc” was falls so flat. Without spoiling anything major, he is a very predictable and cookie cutter character. If you have seen any movie ever before, then you will be able to predict what will happen to him.

The film was also inconsistent.

Moments of dramatic tension would drastically switch over to moments of humor and I could never fully catch my breath.

The Marvel films are so unique because people are infatuated with these heroes. When a movie does not permit a lot of time in exploring these characters, it is robbing them of their “Marvel Experience.”

“Thor” himself has never even been fully explored before. This movie was Marvel’s opportunity to positively shine the spotlight on a character that is not as popular as “The Hulk” or “Iron Man,” but the film missed its mark.

As I was watching the movie,

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Promotional image for “Thor: Ragnorok”

I found myself confused and bewildered by the plot. Things simply happen with little explanation or causation. There was one touch towards the end of the film that was clever that played into a previous event, but once again I do not want to spoil it.

Hulk’s appearance in this film made no sense. The way in which he arrived to the gladiator planet, Sakaar, is so lazy and illogical. I

did not really think that the writers would just try to play it off like this. At the end of “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” Hulk goes into the quinjet and just flies up into space. That is how he makes his way to Sakaar.

It just makes no sense.

The action is still somewhat enjoyable, even though there is an abundance of CGI effects and no realism.”Thor:Ragnarok” made me feel disappointed when I should

have loved it. The superhero film genre is still my favorite, but after this and others this year not living up to expectations, I feel like none of them have that “special” spark anymore. Hopefully next year, things are different for the Marvel cinematic universe like in “Avengers: Infinity War” or “Black Panther”.

‘Murder on the Orient Express’ 1974 version vs. 2017 remake

Chase Voldase Contributing Writer A new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s highly acclaimed detective novel, “Murder on the Orient Express,” premiered in theaters. As the second motion picture adaptation of Christie’s novel, comparisons to the 1974 original come to mind.

“Murder on the Orient Express” tells the story of Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who returns to England aboard the Orient Express. While on the train, American business tycoon Samuel Ratchett is murdered.

With a storm halting the train’s progression, Poirot must interview 12 possible suspects to find the entrepreneur’s killer.

The 1974 adaptation, directed by Sidney Lumet, presented Christie’s novel in a pleasant and charming aesthetic. With a joyful score by Richard Rodney Bennett and a brightly lit color palette, Lumet was able to present a tale of mystery and deceit with a fun, lighthearted approach.

In comparison to the recent adaptation,

directed by lead Kenneth Branagh, the story was presented in a much more contemporary and dramatic fashion. In trade of lightheartedness and charm, Branagh instead incorporated a dramatic score, dark character beats and a variety of action sequences.

In portraying the story’s protagonist Poirot, actor Albert Finney took remarkably different approaches to the character than Branagh. With the 1974 adaptation, Finney played the character as unremarkable and unassuming, a man most people wouldn’t think to be a world-famous detective.

Poirot’s underestimation by the general public played into the 1974 film’s narrative, as several characters found themselves surprised by his detective skills and ability to trump suspects in their statements. Finney’s adaptation of the character was more in-line with Christie’s presentation throughout her series of Poirot stories, with a clever yet realistic method of deduction.

With Branagh’s new adaptation, he not only adapted Christie’s story to the silver screen but also started as the novel’s pro-

tagonist. Here Brannagh placed his own interpretation of the character, wildly different from that presented within Christie novels.

Poirot is represented as a far more imposing character by proclaiming, “I’m probably the best detective in the world.”

From stopping capers in exhilarating action sequences to using seemingly unfeasible deduction skills, Branagh interpreted the character more in-line with that of modern adaptations of Sherlock Holmes than Christie’s original intentions with the character.

This major alteration in character acted toward the film’s disadvantage as vital information, presented in the 1974 adaptation and crucial to the narrative, was removed from the audience’s knowledge. Instead, it changed to give Poirot seemingly clairvoyant knowledge about details surrounding the murder that the viewer is unaccustomed to.

Furthermore, Brannagh attempted to present the character with a new sense of depth other adaptations seemingly lacked.

Poirot is presented with a deceased wife,

which acted as a major motivation for his dedication toward solving Ratchett’s killer.

The additional screen time allotted to Poirot in Branagh’s adaptation was at the unfortunate expense of the story’s 12 suspects. While Lumet presented each supporting character with seemingly equal attention, Branagh opted to have Poirot take center stage. This detracted severely toward the narrative as learning about each of the characters various motivations and relations to the murder was essential to the story’s conclusion and omitting this information severely hampered the audience’s investment.

While Branagh brought a new perspective and relevancy to Christie’s classic novel, the director’s choices to substantially deviate from the source material work in the film’s detriment rather than its favor.

Those interested in experiencing the story for the first time, should instead opt for Lumet’s 1974 adaptation.

‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ is Weird and Absurd

Robert O’Connor Assistant Entertainment Editor

“The Killing of a Sacred Deer” is one of this year’s weirdest and most uncomfortable films. It stars actor Colin Farrell as a doctor whose friendship with a strange teenage boy yields sinister results on his wife and two children.

Nicole Kidman continues her wonderful year after the success of “Big Little Lies” and “The Beguiled” as Farrell’s wife and gives a subdued performance of a woman with a slowly unraveling life.

Her husband’s new friend, Martin, slowly brings chaos upon the family, although not in the way one would expect.

Without getting too heavy into spoiler territory, Martin has an ability, but not in an “X-Men” or “Carrie” sort of way. He is able to do one specific thing that leads to the destruction of this family. How or why Martin is able to do what he does is never explained in the film.

The movie has a detached indifference that makes everything feel stilted. This is not by accident, as

Promotional image for “The Killing of a Sacred Deer.”

this severe deadpan approach has become one of director Yorgos Lanthimos’ signature moves, as evidenced in his previous movies “Dogtooth” and “The Lobster.”

Most shots are framed from a distance and match-

ing that with the very unnatural, forced dialogue creates a movie that feels distanced. This distance allows viewers to be sucked into the film, slowly trying to figure out what exactly is going on, or this could make viewers feel restless

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and uncomfortable, especially when the shocking and jarring bursts of violence occur.

While the film does not give any answers, there are enough subtle hints and references to mythology that are clear to its plot and ele-

ments from previous scenes.

The title, “The Killing of a Sacred Deer,” refers to the Greek myth “Iphigenia.” Understanding the mythology will not necessarily explain the film, but there are enough parallels to see how Lanthimos is, on some level, reimagining the story through his unique perspective.

“The Killing of a Sacred Deer” is too weird for most audiences. While Lanthimos’ previous film, “The Lobster” was nominated for “Best Original Screenplay” at the Oscars, this movie lacks the overt absurdism and original universe to gain any real recognition. While the directing and acting were all top-notch, it seems unlikely this will be a film remembered during the upcoming awards season.

“The Killing of a Sacred Deer” can be recommended to only a select few. Fans of Lanthimos’ other movies, people who are okay with movies that do not answer any of the questions it raises and fans of Farrell and Kidman, will likely enjoy it.

For anyone else, there are plenty of other movies out now that are much more digestible and easily enjoyable.

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Netflix’s ‘Mindhunter’ is Suspenseful and Bingeworthy

Photo courtesy of Netflix Actors Holt McCallany and Jonathan Groff in “Mindhunter”

Alexyss Panfile Contributing Writer Netflix has a variety of television and movies genres to offer to many viewers, including myself. When I came across one of its dramas “Mindhunter”, I found it to be very binge-worthy.

“Mindhunter” was released on Netflix this past October, and is loosely based on the memoir “Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit” – a book written by former FBI criminal investigator John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker. The ten-episode season takes place in 1977 and stars actor Jonathan Groff as Holden Ford, a young FBI agent and hostage negotiator. Ford

also teaches new students at the FBI academy in Quantico, Virginia, on psychological strategies in negotiating with criminals. His empathetic character makes him extremely likeable, but he receives a lot of backlash from his colleagues for expressing his emotions in his line of work.

Holden eventually allies with the experienced and blunt Special Agent Bill Tench, who is a specialist in behavioral science and is played by actor Holt McCallany. Tench addresses Holden as a “blue flamer”- a law enforcement slang term for someone who is overly passionate about his duties within the force and is expected to burn out in the end. This is not a bad quality to have, as it demonstrates that Holden wants to seek self-improvement within his place of power.

The two hit the road and encourage police departments to open up their minds to a new way of critical thinking. Not only does Tench and Holden share their knowledge and experiences with them, but they also interview criminals. In the beginning, Holden interviews infamous ‘Co-Ed Killer’ Ed Kemper, which instantly grabbed my attention. Actor Cameron Britton does a petrifying portrayal of a sadistic killer like Ed Kemper.

What I found especially admirable about the show is the lack of extreme gore, since the script was graphic enough and did not need to have bloody visuals to go

along with it. The dialogue amongst the characters in “Mindhunter” was terrifying in itself without the gore.

There are many different crimes described throughout the series that Holden and Bill worked with together along with their third ally- the intelligent and alluring university psychologist Wendy Carr played by actress Anna Torv. Carr is the one enticing the two men to do their study and eventually joined them due to her knowledge and common interest. Her character is refreshing, as it is nice to have the female perspective in a sea of ignorant men. The confidence she exudes can draw a viewer into her character.

Overall, the show does an amazing job in capturing the suspense within law enforcement interrogations.

Sometimes, I feel emotionally exhausted while listening to the dialogue of some of the interviews and crimes.

However, the point is to make people uncomfortable.

From the script, to the eerie camera angles during the criminal interviews, it is an enticing show as a whole.

This review was originally published in Hawk Talk Magazine.

iPhone X: The Future of Smartphones Daniel Ortiz Contributing Writer

The iPhone X made its debut two weeks ago, incorporating many new features that were not in previous iPhone models.

The screen is definitely its biggest eyecatching entity. Measuring at 5.8 inches, the screen is bigger than the plus models’ screens and maintains a body size closer to the smaller iPhone model. The smallersized iPhone screen is only 4.7 inches and its body size is only a few inches smaller than the X. That goes to show how much more screen sizes on smartphones can increase by removing the top and bottom bezels, which are the borders that take up space on the screen. This edge-to-edge display also has a higher resolution than the standard 1080p high-definition screen on the plus iPhone models.

An additional feature in the the X’s display is Apple’s choice of an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) panel in the screen, which differs greatly from the standard Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen that Apple has used in the iPhones.

The difference between OLED and LCD is that OLED screens produce more accurate colors and have higher brightness levels due to the type of display technology used. The result is that it makes viewing much more enjoyable.

Adding this screen caused the removal of the home button that several iPhone users are familiar with, which may be a reason some consumers hold off on purchasing the device. However, Apple introduced features made for the X that can be utilized through the home button.

The gestures are intuitive but will take some time to adapt from the traditional home button. Those with smaller hands may have a harder time navigating the phone, but it took me about two to three days to effectively use them.

In spite of all the new aspects of the iPhone X, I do miss the old way of swiping up from the bottom to get to the control center, and the new notification panel is a bit of a pain to access. A consumer needs to perfectly swipe down from the top of the display.

The internals of the iPhone X are exactly the same as the iPhone 8 and 8 plus. They use the same new A11 processor, which is Apple’s latest and greatest in terms of computing for smartphones. It is noted

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A photo of the new iPhone X, costing $1,000.

by Apple to be 70 percent faster than the processor used in last year’s iPhone models. Both have wireless charging. The main differences between older iPhones would be the new display, Face ID and Animoji.

Face ID is the X’s form of Touch ID except it uses a person’s face to unlock the phone. I was skeptical if Face ID would be consistent in day-to-day use before I got the phone, but my experience proved my worries wrong. I feel it is more effective to take out the phone and just look at the screen for it to unlock.

In my 11-day period using the phone, Face ID worked almost all the time. However, certain lighting influences the effectiveness of Face ID. If the Touch ID is a must have, I would recommend stick-

ing with an older iPhone or go with the iPhone 8 or 8 plus.

The last exclusive feature users of the iPhone X have are animojis.

This fun feature allows users to take advantage of the sensors housed on the top notch of the phone. It is called the true depth sensor. It captures every precise expression and motion of a person’s face while overlaying one of Apple’s emoticons.

Although I like what the iPhone X offers, there are flaws within the model. App developers still need to update their apps to support the phone or black bars on the top and bottom show up on unsupported apps. The battery life is worse coming from an iPhone 7 plus, and even with the functional Face ID system, I miss unlocking it with a fingerprint.

Costing $1,000 for the 64 gigabytes (gb) model and $1,249 for the 256gb, the iPhone X contains many technological advances. If its features are too complicating to figure out, I would highly suggest sticking with an older iPhone or upgrade to the iPhone 8 or 8 plus.

Overall, the phone is a great piece of technology to use. The camera makes the worst photographers look like professionals. The screen would make someone want to keep viewing content on it. Everything and anything you normally do with a phone is just much more enjoyable on that OLED, bezelless screen.

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Taylor Swift’s Edgy ‘Reputation’ Takes Jabs at Haters Chanila German Feature Editor

“Call It What You Want,” but Taylor Swift’s new album “Reputation,” is her best yet. The country singer turn pop superstar released her six-studio album on Nov. 10, and already it has sold more than 700,000 copies on its first day. In her new album, Swift is reclaiming her “Reputation” as Hollywood’s mean girl, and changing the narrative. Within the 15 tracks album, she takes her fans on a roller coaster ride of emotions.

She is not holding back and taking swings at all the haters, while also finding a new love.

The first single from the album, “Ready for It,” has an entertaining and stimulating beat. This song has Swift written all over it.

She is singing her heart out about the new man in her life, and it is fantastic.

Swift is making it known that she is “End Game,” with the help of Ed Sheeran and Future. The mixture of hip-hop and pop flow perfectly together giving the song a pleasant balance. The steady and slow beat entices the listeners to rap along, even if they are not the best rappers.

After two breakups in 2016, Swift feels “Delicate.” However, with the help of her new man, she finds the courage to believe in love again.

In “Look What You Made Do,” Swift creates the most iconic phrase in pop history with “The old Taylor Swift can’t come to the

The cover of Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” album.

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phone right now. Why? Cause she’s dead.”

Personally, I think that Swift needs to trademark this phrase and spend the rest of her life making millions off it.

“So It Goes,” might be Swift’s best song on the album. The training wheels are finally off with Swift singing about her love life on a completely different level. She is letting the world know that “she is not a bad girl,” but does “bad things” with her boyfriend. It is fantastic, and everything that fans want to hear from her.

Out of all the songs on the album, “Gorgeous,” is the worst. Swift sounds like a lovesick puppy, and it is nauseating. I would not even recommend this song to my worst enemies.

“Dance With Our Hands Tied,” is a slow paced song in the beginning that leads to a fast techno beat. This song slightly reminds me of her old song, “Blank Spaces,” except this time around, she is not obsessed with the guy. By this point, she is over the guy and just wants to dance around to shake off the “bad feeling” she has.

The final song, “New Year’s Day,” will be blasted around my house right after the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1. My neighbors might complain, but it will be worth it.

This is the only song where fans can listen to Swift’s calming and sweet voice stripped down, as she plays the piano in the background.

Maroon 5’s ‘Red Pill Blues’: Emotional, Cristian Inga Contributing Writer Maroon 5’s sixth studio album, “Red Pill Blues,” deals with many emotions and highlights the band’s ability to work so well with many different artists.

The 15-song project starts with “Best 4 U” where Adam Levine sings about a relationship in which the best thing for him to do is leave. This track mixed of pop and R&B instantly puts listeners into the right mood to enjoy the rest of the album.

Track number two is the hit song “What Lovers Do” featuring SZA, which plays seemingly constantly on the radio. Perhaps one of the greatest collaborations of the album, Levine and SZA’s vocals are a perfect mix that takes us to a relationship where Levine is willing to give his all to get with this girl.

The melancholy tone of the album continues on “Wait”, an electric pop song in which Levine begs his girlfriend to stay with him.

She has had enough but he’s desperate for a second chance.

The tone of the album changes on “Lips On You,” a romantically sexual track in which Levine sings about being intimate with his girl. Charlie Puth is listed as a producer and songwriter on this track with his vocals being heard in the chorus.

Track number five, “Bet My Heart” returns to the same girl in “What Lovers Do,” but this time Levine brings his guitar for an

Romantic and Sexual

acoustic song in which he is willing to bet his heart on his dream girl.

Levine needs help on getting a girl to notice him and he’s assisted by Julia Michaels on “Help Me Out.” The track features a catchy beat and is produced by Diplo, so who would expect anything else?

“Who I Am”, featuring LunchMoney Lewis, has Levine reassuring his love as Lewis adds that perfect R&B touch. This is a perfect song to sing along to while stuck in traffic I’ve personally had it stuck in my head since my first listen.

A$AP Rocky hops on “Whiskey,” a slow piano based track in which Levine remembers his ex. This seems to be the album’s most forced collaboration. It seemed too slow for Rocky, whose references will likely go over the heads of many listeners.

“Girls Like You” can easily get stuck in listeners’ heads. It is a soft song that seems to overuse the hook a bit too much.

Clocking in at 11 minutes, the longest song of the album is “Closure.” Eight minutes of instrumentals is way too much and made want to press skip.

In “Denim Jacket” Levine remembers a long lost crush. This R&B tone put me in a melancholy feeling as everyone has that crush they let go and still think about.

“Visions” mixes pop and rock and forces listeners to think about that special someone.

The 13th track, “Plastic Rose,” contemplates how a woman was able to act like she loved Levine and make it seem so real.

Photo courtesy of “Rolling Stone” The cover of Maroon 5’s new album “Red Pill Blues.”

The last two songs of the album have become recent staples of the radio. While Kendrick Lamar does not go all in during his verse in “Don’t Wanna Know,” it is just enough to be one of the album’s best songs. “Cold” finishes the album and it makes

reference to a finished relationship. This slow-paced yet lyrically well thought-out song gets its heat with Future delivering straight bars to a slow beat.

Overall, Red Pill Blues is a great album that has a song for anyone who has experienced

love, so give it a listen and let Adam Levine do the rest.

This article was originally published in Hawk Talk Magazine.

Walk the Moon Returns to Their Roots with “What if Nothing” Katie Coryell Staff Writer

“Walk the Moon” recently released their third album titled, “What If Nothing,” which features a deepcut and infectious rock ‘n’ roll sound.

“Walk the Moon,” a pop-rock band from Cincinnati skyrocketed to fame in 2015 with their smash hit, “Shut Up and Dance.” Not only did the band continue to produce one club banger after another, like “Different Colors” and “Work This Body,” but they remained humble and served as a musical inspiration to dreamers everywhere.

“What If Nothing” is astoundingly different than their last album, “Talking Is Hard,” because it is entirely a work of art. Even their self-titled album from when they first began has a melody all its own, which is what makes this band so special.

The album starts off with a song titled, “Press Restart,” which represents their new beginning. It has been a few years since “Walk The Moon” put out new

music due to lead singer Nicholas Petricca having to care for his ill father. The group did not disband, but they were held at a standstill for quite some time, leaving fans to wonder about their future.

This album proves that the band’s spirit remained unbroken after their comeback. Their spark had never died. In fact, when they started making music again, their performance became stronger than ever.

I had the honor of attending the band’s album release party at the iHeartRadio theater in New York City recently. Petricca said that the new album is “raw and authentically who we are as human beings.” That message is clear from when the first song hits to when the last song ends.

“What If Nothing” is a little similar to their first self-titled album since it returns them to their rock roots but with more add-ons. The album contains beautiful guitar riffs, soulful lyrics, soothing keyboard sounds and loud honesty. It sends out two powerful messages: to accept one’s individuality and it is okay

to embrace uniqueness.

As sung in “All I Want:” “I am my own sanctuary/I am my own hero/I am my own teacher/I am my own best friend/I am my own Friday night/I am my own love of my life/I am my own way out/I am my own sanctuary/I am my own sanctuary”

Songs like “Headphones” and “Kamikaze” have the deep-cut rock ‘n’ roll sound that I mentioned before, but there are also songs, like “Surrender” and “Tiger Teeth,” that enrich the calmness to its core. Either way, the compelling tones of every note will leave listeners in awe.

At the album release show, Petricca highlighted the loyalty of the band’s fans.

“The best part of these shows is coming out and making magic with you,” Petricca said.

Using their passion to reignite their spark from a dark time, “Walk The Moon”’s new album is the soundtrack to fans’ hearts. Anyone who purchases “What If Nothing” will feel the intensity, rawness and beauty reverberating inside them.

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Senior Farewell: Red Hawks Field Hockey Captain Meghan Mollahan

THU 11/16 No Games

FRI 11/17 Men’s Swimming at Franklin & Marshall Invite Women’s Swimming at Franklin & Marshall Invite Men’s Basketball vs Greenville University (in Cleveland, OH) 5 p.m.

Women’s Basketball at SUNY Cortland 6 p.m.

SAT 11/18 Men’s Swimming at Franklin & Marshall Invite Women’s Swimming at Franklin & Marshall Invite Men’s Basketball vs Case Western Reserve or Frostburg State (in Cleveland, OH) 2 p.m. or 4 p.m.

Women’s Basketball at Ithaca College 3 p.m.

SUN 11/19 Men’s Swimming at Franklin & Marshall Invite Women’s Swimming at Franklin & Marshall Invite

MON 11/20 No Games

Bryanna Luciano Assistant Sports Editor

Coming to college earlier than all other students may seem extremely intimidating.

However, the Montclair State field hockey team uses the summers for team bonding and a time to build a true support system for one another prior to entering each school year.

With a family of 20 plus girls, senior Meghan Mollahan, captain of the Red Hawks field hockey team could not ask for a better family than she has now.

The top seeded Red Hawks finished the season with a 16-4 record. With one of the most remarkable seasons up to date, Mollahan has played a critical role on the team as a starting midfielder for the past three years.

Not only is Mollahan a fantastic athlete, but she is remarkable in the classroom as well.

She double majors in justice studies and child advocacy and policy with a minor in justice and family needs. Additionally, she is a 2x NJAC All-Academic

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Team member, a member of the College National Honor Society and has been named a Scholar of Distinction twice by the National Field Hockey Coaches, which is presented to players who achieve a 3.9 GPA or better during the playing season.

“Time management is my key,” said Mollahan. “Schoolwork involves a lot of effort, luckily my way to de-stress is playing with my teammates and having fun on the field.”

Mollahan makes it clear that she does not like to fail. However, field hockey is solely a cooperative sport. With 11 players on the field and the game based entirely on teamwork, how does one individual take on a role as a model for the rest of the team?

As a high school captain for basketball, lacrosse and field hockey, leadership was not a new role for Mollahan. She reflected on the importance of building strong relationships with teammates and the coaching staff. Communication is another factor in a team sport.

“Not one person should ever feel excluded on any team,” said Mollahan. “We have a lot

of open talk with the coaching staff and between players. Honesty helps resolves any problems.”

Overcoming four years of college as a student athlete is not something many people can say they have accomplished. Out of the 10 seniors that started out on the team, only five stayed and Mollahan was one of them.

Although the Red Hawks took a season ending loss against Franklin & Marshall in the NCAA Division III second round tournament on Saturday, this will not be the end of Mollahan’s success. The bittersweet ending will be a new chapter for Mollahan, who has a promising future awaiting her in the spring.

She plans to participate in an internship for her child advocacy and policy major and pursue her education after graduating.

In graduate school, she is aiming for her master’s in public administration and policy and wants to get into nonprofit work. She is also considering becoming a forensics mental health counselor and wants to work in juvenile detention cen-

ters and help as a counselor for rehabilitation services.

“The team aspect is what I will miss the most,” said Mollahan. “The feeling of being on this team is something memorable.”

Photo courtesy of montclairathletics.com Meghan Mollahan helped assist on four goals in her final season.

Field Hockey Season Ends In NCAA Division III Tournament

TUE 11/21 Women’s Basketball vs Kean University 6 p.m.

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Meghan Mollahan poses for a selfie by the Red Hawk statue.

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After losing to Kean University (3-1) in the New Jersey Atlantic Conference (NJAC) championship tournament, the Montclair State University field hockey team was unsure if they would receive the opportunity to continue their season and play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III tournament.

Fortunately for the Red Hawks, the team qualified for a bid into the NCAA tournament for their second straight and seventh appearance overall.

After making a long road trip to Newport News, Virginia,

the Montclair State field hockey team participated in what would be their last game of the 2017 season. The Red Hawks fell short in the NCAA second round against the Franklin & Marshall College Diplomats on Saturday at Christopher Newport University with a score of 2-1.

The Red Hawks started the game with a lead after sophomore Kelly Watson scored at the 14:36 mark into the first half. Watson was able to tip in a shot from Hannah Bollinger along the left post. Not only did Watson land her fifth goal of the season but scored the lonesome goal of the game.

Although senior goalkeeper Kaitlin Maguire made two criti-

cal saves in the first half, she could only hold the lead for 10 more minutes when the Diplomats scuffed the tying goal.

Erin Coverdale launched a blazing shot from the middle of the circle connecting with the net at the 25:54 mark for her 16th goal of the season.

Franklin & Marshall outshot the Red Hawks 9-6, had seven shots on goal compared to two shots and collected nine corners over two corners for Montclair State. However, the Red Hawk’s defense made an admirable effort, especially by Maguire who made five saves in the game whereas the Diplomats only received one.

The Diplomats scored the second goal of the game after

rebounding a shot off of Maguire with 10 minutes left to spare.

Coverdale took advantage of a penalty corner, sending another strong shot to the hole. Maguire made one save against Coverdale, but the rebound was deflected in front of the cage by midfielder Nicole Bodo at the 60:02 mark for the final shot of the game.

The Red Hawks finalized the season with an impressive 16-4 record.

Red Hawk Recap Red Hawks Women’s Swimming: 117 College of Staten Island: 64 Red Hawks Men’s Swimming: 117 College of Staten Island: 100

Red Hawks Women’s Hockey: 8 University of Pennsylvania: 3

Red Hawks Football: 27 William Paterson University: 20

Red Hawks Field Hockey: 1 Franklin and Marshall College: 2 Red Hawks Women’s Basketball: Farmingdale State College:

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Men’s Basketball Looks to Improve this Season Red Hawks NJAC championship in their sights

A Perfect Start for Women’s Hockey Anthony Paradiso Assistant Sports Editor

Chris Hornstein Contributing Writer

The Red Hawks are gearing up for the coming season. With lofty goals and high aspirations the team is looking to take the next step and become national contenders.

Last season, Coach Marlon Sears’ squad went 13-13 and saw their year cut short in the first round of the NJAC Conference Tournament. It was the team’s first appearance since 2014. The players are not satisfied with this. They want to win the tournament this year.

“The team goal is to win the NJAC championship,” said Junior Forward Jordan Roberson. “and make it to the NCAA tournament and see how far we can get there.” The 6-foot-6-inch Finance major from Union, NJ who wears #5 said his player to watch is Senior Jarrett Bogus. “[Bogus] can shoot three’s, he’s nice and strong, can post up, he can do everything.”

Bogus averaged 7.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game last year, but when talking about his personal goals for the season, he turned his attention to the classroom. “I want to get all A’s this semester, get a 4.0 [GPA], and make my family proud.”

Said the 6-foot-6-inch Forward out of Middlesex, NJ. Bogus, who wears #20, said the team is looking to play fast this season, saying Coach Sears wants a shot in the first seven seconds of

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Jarrett Bogus laying the ball up at practice.

the 30 second shot clock.

Coach Sears, who did not comment for the story, is entering his third season at Montclair State. Sears brings a great basketball pedigree to the program.

He spent more than a decade as a Division 1 assistant coach at various schools, and spent his last five years before coming to Montclair as the Recruiting Coordinator for Cornell University’s basketball team. He also played four seasons of professional basketball in Europe. To go along with his impressive resume, Sears got a glowing endorsement from his players.

“Coach Sears is a great guy,” said Sophomore Guard Justin Porter. “He’s a monster, he wants the best out of each and every player on and off the

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court, and that’s what builds winning programs. His attention to detail, his care and passion for each individual, and for the game.”

The 6-foot-6-inch guard out of Ewing, NJ is looking to improve off of his freshman year, and increase his role on the floor. When asked how the team stays hungry, Porter had this to say. “We come in here with a chip on our shoulder, and just know that we have to get better each and every day.

That’s what keeps us hungry, keeps us motivated.”

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Team fights for the rebound at practice.

The Montclair State University women’s hockey team is off to a great start to the 2017-18 season. After completing a season sweep of Villanova University at home and taking down the University of Pennsylvania, the Red Hawks have produced a perfect record at 9-0-0.

Juniors Britney Meneghin and Kristen Iattarelli as well as sophomores Kawanne Ferguson and Harper Sanderson each discussed the team’s start and what has helped them keep focus.

“I feel like we learned from last year how to work as a team,” Meneghin said. “All of the [team-bonding] we did last year [and] all the troubles that we had are now behind us, so that brings us together a little more and creates a better bond on the ice.”

The women’s hockey program at Montclair State enters its fourth season this year looking to improve on its first three campaigns. Through nine games, the Red Hawks have eclipsed their win total from last year by six games, showing that the Red Hawks are a very different team.

Assistant coach Ed Gaetjens has preserved his personal tradition of wearing a colorful suit to all Red Hawk games; a tradition that players say has rubbed off on head coach Dave Solomon this season.

“Coach Dave’s picked up on it,” Iattarelli said. “Both [Solomon and Gaetjens] wear purple suits.”

Iattarelli noted this year’s schedule by pointing out different bench sizes between the new teams that women’s hockey is facing.

“This year, we’re playing a couple different teams,” Iattarelli said. “The teams we play have big benches [and] they have some girls that are beginners, but a lot of the teams can skate. Especially with the small bench we have, we have to be really mindful [that] we’re playing teams that are of our skill-level or sometimes better.”

In the past, the women’s hockey team has lacked experience. When the Red Hawks needed a goalie last year, the coaching staff asked forward Ferguson to make the switch from forward to goalie. Now,

her second season in net, Ferguson has begun to see results and so has her team.

“Everyone has their spot [to do] what they’re best at,” Sanderson said.

Taking initiative is anticipated and positions like goalie have had to be experimented with because team members are limited.

“When a team is this small and every player is so close in age like [we are] there’s leadership expected from everyone,” Iattarelli said.

According to Ferguson, team leadership has evolved for the women’s hockey team. “[Leadership] is different every year,” she said. “This year, [selecting captains] is based on who’s in charge of scheduling.”

Players taking initiative is not restricted to the ice. Getting games scheduled takes a leader in itself.

“There’s leadership off the ice,” Meneghin said. “There’s players who go above and beyond, like Harper does to get our games scheduled.”

Iattarelli mentioned Columbia University as who the Red Hawks’ toughest opponent was during their first nine games.

“Columbia has two skaters that played at prep hockey,” Iattarelli said. “Columbia has a shorter bench, but those girls’ skill level is insane.”

The Red Hawks defeated Columbia 7-4 in one of their closest games yet.

In spite of scoring plenty of goals and getting defense, the Red Hawks rank first in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) East with 95 penalty minutes, a stat that the Red Hawks are looking to compress as the season progresses.

“We need to stay out of the box, even though while we’ve been in the box we do pretty well.”

“We definitely make up for [our penalties],” Ferguson said.

“If we lose a puck, we get it right back. [The puck] is never in our zone for too long.”

The Red Hawks are first in the Eastern conference with an 9-0-0 record and with 80 goals scored.

The Red Hawks’ perfect record is on the line when they make the trip to Maryland to play the 2-5-0 Towson University Tigers this Friday, Nov. 17.

Women’s Basketball Begins Quest for 6th Consecutive NJAC Title Red Hawks Open Season Against Farmingdale State College Anthony Gabbianelli Sports Editor

Waking up Wednesday morning, for most, meant another day of classes, deadlines and even registration. Students pack onto shuttles and go about their day like any other Wednesday.

For women’s basketball coach Karin Harvey, today was the start of a brand new season with the same end goal: another New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) championship.

The team now features four new freshman and a much smaller roster compared to last season.

“We have a really small squad this year of ten players,” Har-

vey said. “We’re going to have to do things differently this year just as far as we can stay fresh, and it’s going to be really important that we stay out of foul trouble.”

The smaller roster does not deter Harvey. In some ways, she sees improvement from the past season in the shortened roster.

“I like what I’m seeing so far,” an encouraged Harvey said. “In some ways, our defense is looking pretty good. I may even say that our defense is better this year than we’ve been last year.”

Harvey used the team’s length as one of the reasons why the team’s defense has improved since last year. She put a spotlight on freshman guard Taylor Brown, who stands at 5

feet 11 inches, and junior guard Janae Mayfield. While Mayfield is shorter than Brown, standing at 5 feet 6 inches in comparison, her speed makes her stand out.

“She is small [and] quick as can be and can probably end up being, what I would say, one of the best defenders in the league,” Harvey said. “Wait until you guys see her defense. She is unbelievable.”

With two scrimmages under their belt, the team still has room to improve. Harvey pointed out that the team’s rebounding, both on offense and defense, is where they must put in the work.

“I think one of the question marks this year I’m seeing is rebounding,” Harvey said. “We’ll get really put to the test in these

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Kate Tobie (14) goes for a lay-up during against Farmingdale State College

next seven days when we play four games and see how our rebounding does.”

The women’s basketball team

played Farmingdale State College on Wednesday night. The game ended 71-61 in favor of Montclair State.

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Seniors Propel Red Hawks Past Rival William Paterson to 27-20 Victory in Season Finale

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The Red Hawks offense lines up against NJAC rival William Paterson’s defense.

Keanan Carter Staff Writer

For 18 Red Hawk players, this past Saturday’s exhilarating 27-20 victory over New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) rival William Paterson Pioneers signaled the last occasion they would ever clip on their pads and march out onto Sprague Field donning red and white.

After enduring a rocky 2017 campaign, the season finale arrived and revelries of Senior Day were on tap with fourthyear players embracing their loved ones out on the turf.

Amid a sunny sky albeit chilly temperatures, the upperclassmen were ready to lead their troupe out for one final crusade and conclude their collegiate careers on a high note.

“It really didn’t hit me until the clock hit zero,” said senior defensive lineman Nick Volpe.

“That’s when the realization that I’ll probably never play this game again after 16 years set in.”

“During pregame, I knew it was my last game and I really wanted to make a statement to leave off here at MSU,” Volpe said.

Volpe indeed stamped his

mark with an emphatic statement in the form of an interception return for a touchdown early in the first quarter, propelling the Red Hawks to a 14-0 lead, spryly lunging at William Paterson quarterback Cornelius Kitchen’s telegraphed screen pass. The Freehold, New Jersey native read it like a book, bobbling the ball around to himself, corralling it and coasting into the end zone before darting to the sideline to animatedly celebrate with his mobbing teammates.

“We were practicing screens all week,” said Volpe, a Colts Neck High School alumnus.

“I kept saying to myself, ‘I want to pick one of these off,’ and right from the snap I read it perfect, jumped it and took it back,” Volpe said. “It probably was one of the best football moments I’ve ever had considering it was my last game and my whole family was there. It honestly was just an unreal feeling to go out on.”

The defense and special teams were undoubtedly the driving force behind the Red Hawks’ win, accounting for all the team’s points. And that came as no surprise bearing the cohesive defensive unit laden

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Willie Barr (29) runs the ball around the William Paterson Defense.

with senior playmakers. There’s no reason to think this tight-knit team would not rise to the occasion in their final game.

“With the past few seasons being as tough as they have been, I’m sure there are many negative things one could think of to describe their teammates,” said senior captain linebacker Joshua Betts.

“However, that’s not what we do around here. I feel like those trials and tribulations only helped unify us as a group,” said Betts, who led the Red Hawks with eight total tackles. “Seeing that the guys next to you wanted to win just as bad as you did allowed us to develop this brotherly love we have for each other.”

After the Red Hawks soared to a commanding 20-0 edge, the Pioneers slowly crept their way back into the contest. Needing to dig deep, defensive coordinator Todd Agresta challenged his players to make for a crucial stand. With the scoreboard showing 20-13 midway through the fourth quarter, it set the scene for senior defensive back Tyquese Jackson’s curtain call.

“I told Coach [Agresta], ‘Don’t even worry about it.

Watch this’,” said Jackson, who already recorded an interception earlier in the game.

“Then on the very first play of the drive, I was able to make a break on the ball and return in for a touchdown,” Jackson said.

Jackson’s trusted his instincts, jumping the route on Kitchen’s pass attempt and bringing it back for 32 yards for an interception return for a touchdown, which proved the deciding score.

“On my first interception, my teammates explained how I should have ran in the opposite direction because there was no one there,” said Jackson, a graduate from Paterson’s John F. Kennedy High School.

“I remembered that insight as I caught the ball and cut it back for six,” Jackson said. “I

was craving for a touchdown throughout my career here at MSU, and to achieve that in my very last game was a great feeling I will never forget.”

Following another touchdown to cut the Red Hawks’ advantage to a mere seven points, the Pioneers were threatened with under a minute remaining in the game at the Red Hawks’ 33-yard line. Yet once again, a senior rose to the occasion as defensive back Michael Stradford sealed the deal with an interception with 30 seconds left on the clock. The Red Hawks then entered victory formation and knelt to ice the game.

With the final whistle blown and the jerseys hung up, the seniors on defense can now only reminisce upon moments of their tenure at Montclair State.

Capping off their careers in Red Hawk Country by avenging a loss to their bitter enemy the year prior only made it sweeter.

“Montclair State football has really been all I’ve known since I got here back in 2014,” Volpe said. “What I’ll miss the most is putting on my pads and heading out there with some of the greatest guys I’ve ever met. Meeting so many quality guys along the way and making

memories with them was just a great experience.”

The emotion of the seniors on defense was palpable just watching in the stands this season. The memory of each spellbounding tackle and interception along with the teammates’ communal roars of intensity will reverberate for years down the road at Sprague Field after their departure.

“This group of seniors are special,” Jackson said. “I would go to war with any of them on any given day. We all have been [so close] since freshman year. We stuck around and never gave up throughout our four years together. Even when things were bad, everyone came to practice ready to work and kept fighting no matter what.”

Wherever life may guide this core group of seniors outside of football, they can be assured that the bonds they formed among each other are imperishable.

“Win or lose, you knew you left it all on the field for your brothers and that they had done the same for you,” Betts said.

“There’s a very selfless energy about these guys and I appreciate them for that. Always.”

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Michael Stradford (2) and another Red Hawks defender look to sack William Paterson quarterback.