The Montclarion

The Student Voice of Montclair State University Since 1928 Volume XCII, Issue 22

Good Deeds Land MSU on Honor Roll

Bonner Leadership, an Americorps program on campus.

Erin Pedrini Staff Writer The Corporation for National and Community Service has named Montclair State University for the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

The annual honor roll is the highest federal recognition a university can receive for its volunteer work, making it one of the most presti-

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gious awards for community service.

There are many organizations around campus that take part in community service projects and raising money for organizations to help others. Class I organizations are required to complete community service hours.

The Bonner Leadership is an Americorps program that encourages student involvement in the community.

Garden State Tuition Inflates

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They are required to do 300 hours of community service in one full calendar year.

They do projects such as being involved in afterschool programs and doing a large amount of work for the Sandy relief effort.

A big project they are involved in is called Discovery 101, which is a transitional program for special Service continued on Page 6.

The Montclarion |Lindsay Rassmann Students can check their account balance and payment options on WESS.

Jonatas Ferreria Assistant News Editor As funding for public education continues to drop, tuition rates for public colleges and universities have continued to increase.

A majority of states have consecutively cut spending for higher education since

the beginning of the recession.

These cuts have led many schools nationwide to fire faculty and staff, cut programs and available classes and, at times, freeze faculty pay.

New Jersey currently charges one of the highest Tuition continued on Page 6.

Business Hello, Is It Media You’re Looking For? Spreads Like a Weed Catherine Baxter News Editor

After its opening several months ago, the Greenleaf Compassion Center in downtown Montclair has been blossoming with customers.

The Compassion Center is the only medical marijuana dispensary in all of New Jersey. Due to its high demand of customers, the Compassion Center has recently announced that they will only be accepting customers from seven counties in northern New Jersey, much to the dismay of the rest of the state.

The Greenleaf Compassion Center had many more patients than they originally anticipated, causing their supply of the marijuana to be depleted. According to a recent article in The StarLedger, “The New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program has registered 760 severely ill patients from throughout the state [of Weed continued on Page 5.

Bringing Red Hawks and Turks Together News: 5

The Montclarion | Lynka Tanaka

Media desk at The School of Communication and Media.

Maria Roman Contributing Writer On March 20, Montclair State University’s School of Communication and Media proudly announced its alliance that will bring six of the state’s top media organizations to its campus, according to director Merrill Brown.

The six media organizations include the New Jersey sites of AOL’s Patch, NJ

Spotlight, NJ.com, North Jersey Media Group, Reuters and WBGO Public Radio.

The School of Communication and Media is planning to build a new facility which will include the Dumont Television Center.

“It will be comprised of 89,000 square feet which includes 60,000 square feet of new construction,” said Brown.

The academic programs

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and opportunities created

by SCM’s Center for Cooperative Media will prepare students to enter the rapidly changing media workforce.

“Our goal is to offer students a valuable set of learning opportunities.

Having the best qualified professionals on our campus will enhance the student’s classroom experience,” said Brown.

For students in the School of Communication and Me-

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dia, the new alliance means money in their pockets.

Salvator Morrongiello, a junior broadcasting major, is excited about the opportunities now available for internships on campus.

“Last year, I had an unpaid internship at [Sportsnet New York] in Manhattan. I was spending $60 a week commuting into the city by train. It was very Media continued on Page 6.

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Pelican Police Report

On March 27

On March 28

On March 27

On March 29

A female employee reported the theft of her state ID and debit card from Blanton Hall. This matter is under investigation. (building #48)

A female student reported the theft of her student ID card.

Subsequently, her Red Hawk Dollars were used. This matter is under investigation.

A male student reported that his cell phone was stolen from University Hall. This case is under investigation. (building #37)

On March 29

Student Brandon Lewis was arrested and charged with possession of controlled dangerous substances and drug paraphernalia. Lewis is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

A male student reported being harassed by a female student while inside of Gibson Hall.

The victim decline to pursue charges in this matter. (building #58)

Anyone who has information regarding these incidents is urged to call the police station from any campus phone at T-I-P-S (8477). All calls are strictly confidential.

World Luca Azzara Staff Writer

Local •After years of steep increases unemploy-

ment, more than 428,000 jobs are currently present in Bergen County, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The 0.9 percent increase, however, is slightly slower than the overall 1.1 percent increase in New Jersey. This increase marks the second year of job growth in Bergen County.

•Bonnie Sirower, of Glen Ridge, is to be hon-

ored at the White House for her volunteer work following Hurricane Sandy. Sirower will be among 12 “Champions of Change” to be celebrated on Rotary Day in Washington D.C on April 5. Sirower, a fundraiser by trade, has helped accumulate over $620,000 in cash and has donated a total of $18 million worth of goods.

•Despite the JetStar rollercoaster still be-

ing partially submerged in the ocean, rides have begun to reopen in superstorm Sandystricken Seaside Heights. The go-kart track was one of the rides that reopened this past weekend.

•The Fardale Deli and Mini Mart in Mahwah

will appear in a nationally-televised Pepsi commercial. About 40-50 staff members were at the deli to film the commercial.

•The Meadowlands Sports Complex in East

Rutherford, after experiencing “collapsed structures,” is undergoing search-and-rescue drills by New Jersey Task Force One. Authorities say that local residents should not be alarmed by the large police presence.

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National • Police named two suspects, David Jean John-

son and Scott Wayne Bailey,in a California gold heist. The two men allegedly made off with over $1.25 million in gold, jewelry and artifacts from a display case in the lobby of the Siskiyou County Courthouse during a robbery last year.

• 25-year-old Reshad Riddle was arrested on

Sunday following a shooting in an Ashtabula, Ohio church. Police say Riddle fatally shot his father, Richard Riddle, before holding up the Hiawatha Church of God in Christ during an Easter service.

•An elementary school in Seattle cancelled a

rewritten performance of Homer’s Odyssey.

Parents of the performing third graders proclaimed that the language was inappropriate for the students. After receiving concerned emails, the principal agreed with parents.

•Boston College has received support from

several Catholic universities in its efforts to prevent condom distribution around campuses. These universities, including Notre Dame and Georgetown, say their policies are similar to that of Boston College, which enacts disciplinary action against students who distribute condoms.

•Four people are hurt after a driver in San Jose,

Calif., crashed his car into a Walmart. The driver then left the scene and began to assault various people around the store with a blunt object. One person experienced serious injuries.

The driver, Haamid Ade Zaid, was arrested and taken into custody as soon as officers arrived.

International •Pope Francis made a world peace plea in his

first Easter Sunday mass. He stated that conflicts in Syria have lasted too long. The Pope also called for unity in the Korean peninsula. In front of a crowd of 250,000 in St. Peter’s Square, he also frowned upon warfare and terrorism across the entire world.

•In an effort to curb bad behavior, an English

town decides to ban all people under 16 from entering. The Barnsley curfew prevents young people from entering the center of town between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for the next six months. Anyone under the age of 16 who is not accompanied by an adult caught within the town will be immediately removed by police.

•Michel Djotodia has declared himself president of the Central African Republic. As a rebel leader, him and his fighters have invaded the capital and appointed a new cabinet.

•North Korea declared a “state of war” against

South Korea. Leader Kim Jong-un also threatened a nuclear strike on U.S. soil. In its reaction to North Korea’s declaration, the United States has sent F-22 fighter jets to South Korea to support ongoing military drills.

•Peruvian government officials have discussed a possible draft. Authorities say that if the government cannot fill its military vacancy with volunteers, it will start a draft this upcoming May. Men and women over the age of 18 are eligible. Those who refuse to serve will be fined an equivalent of $715.

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Cheaply Beat the Summer Heat Jianna Hall Staff Writer The cost of summer tuitions has been lowered starting with summer 2013 semester, according to Montclair State University officials.

Taking summer courses allows students to catch up on the courses they need in order to graduate in a timely manner. Some take classes in the summer so that they have a less strenuous work load during the fall and spring semesters. “I’m taking summer classes so I can take less credits in the fall to make it easier,” said senior Dominique Gleason.

Regardless of why students chose to study in the summer, they no longer have to pay as much.

Three credit courses will now cost about $935, which is approximately 12.5 percent less than last year’s summer tuition costs. From there, the more courses that a student enrolls in, the cheaper they become. A student taking 15 credits this summer, which is the maximum, will save up to 17 percent from last year’s summer rates.

Summer courses are flexible and can range anywhere from three to 12 weeks with sessions starting from May through August, depending on the class. Registration for summer sessions began March 4 in order to allow ample time for students to make a decision.

“Although summer courses are taught in long hours and short, intensive time spans,

The Montclarion | Lynka Tanaka Students can pay for summer classes at the Cashier’s Office in College Hall.

once those few weeks end, I will be that much closer to my degree,” said junior Aimee Devito. “Having the ability to take summer courses benefits students who would like to graduate quickly. Those who are unsure what they want to do in the future can pick up a course they are interested in and can help some students get on track to graduating.”

These new costs apply to the undergraduate program. Meaghan McGowan, a graduate student, said, “As a student in the dualdegree MAT program, I am required to take 3 graduate level classes this summer.

I think it’s great that they have made a tuition cut. I just wish this would have happened while I was an undergrad, or at the very least, grad students would be given a tuition break as well.”

In addition to tuition cuts, the cost of housing has decreased to accommodate summer students taking classes. Housing will cost 10 percent less than last summer and there will be no credit requirement to acquire a room.

Parking regulations will also change as a result of these cost reductions. There will be no fee for students enrolled in summer courses as long as their vehicle is registered with Parking Services.

Students interested in summer courses can get more information by visiting montclair.edu/summer.

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Bringing Red Hawks and Turks Together Kelly Potts Staff Writer Montclair State University is currently halfway through the first ever collaborative course that features social and learning interactions with a class of students overseas at a university in Turkey.

The course, “U.S. in the World: Turkey, Europe and the Middle East,” is taught

by Professor Zsolt Nyiri. The students in this class work together with a class taught

by Professor Nida Shoughry from Bilkent University in Turkey through the use of joint assignments and lectures.

The class will be learning not only about the relations between the United States and Turkey but also about politics and governance throughout the whole world.

There is a focus on exactly how citizens can influence politics through the use of public opinion polls, innovative connection technologies and social media, according to Nyiri.

“The class covers topics that are very relevant today, including things like Iran’s nuclear program, the Israeli-Palestine conflict and the role of social media in the Arab Spring,” said Nyiri.

The two classes have lectures and discussions together using technologies including video conferencing and e-mail. The professors use articles, books and presentations to help their students further understand the ma-

Students interact with other students across the globe in Turkey.

terial.

The classes have also created a Facebook page that all of the students are part of so that they can further their debate and talks in class as well as have a means of communication when they are not in class learning.

Nyiri said, “The course has been going very well so far.

Students from Montclair and Bilkent are working in groups so they can exchange ideas and learn about each other in these joint assignments.”

Students will work together on two projects covering the

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topics of data visualization and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The class has already had two guest speakers via video teleconference this semester. Rennie Silva spoke to the classes about career opportunities in international

Weed

Continued from page 1 New Jersey], and of them, 117 have bought marijuana from Greenleaf, according to the state Health Department.”

The unexpected influx of patients has made it nearly impossible to make an appointment at Greenleaf. It takes customers nearly two months to schedule an appointment, according to state officials.

Greenleaf will continue to serve their patients who have already made appointments in the past. However, for their new patients, they will only accept those from Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties. Officials from Greenleaf have stated that they currently cannot grow the medical marijuana in a timely fashion while still making sure that it is of good quality.

The Compassion Center decided to change their ways after health officials began to question the functionality of the center. According to officials, the Compassion Center received two letters regarding the status of their operation.

One letter asked the center to improve the way it tracks their inventory, threatening to revoke their license if they do not fix their ways. The second letter asked the operators to try to both grow and sell more medical marijuana in order to avoid selling only

relations as well as in the Department of State. Ambassador Marc Grossman also spoke to the U.S. and Turkish students about the relations between the United States and Turkey and the changing role of the United States.

Nyiri has described the connections that American and Turkish students devlop as being the most important aspect of the course.

“It is very important that this class directly connects students in Turkey and the United States so they learn from and about each other as well,” said Nyiri.

Montclair was chosen to participate in this groundbreaking course by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of eDiplomacy. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton started the Virtual Student Foreign Service initiative in 2010 to facilitate political engagement in new ways through the use of technology. This course is just one opportunity stemmed from this program.

Bilkent University, which is the first private, nonprofit university in Turkey, is highly respected and also uses English as the language of teaching, making it a perfect fit.

In regards to future courses that are like this, Nyiri said, “We would like to offer such courses in the future in partnership with other universities, too.”

to the aforementioned seven counties.

The Compassion Center could not be reached for comment.

Residents of Montclair have mixed feelings about the medical marijuana facility. Some are hoping to see it go while others think it is a great addition to the economy of the community.

“I don’t think this is something we should have in this area,” said Marie Dublet, resident of Montclair. “I grew up here and now I’m raising my children here. I think this is a sign that they shouldn’t be here.”

Other residents disagree.

“While it’s really strange to have [this plant] here, it does have its benefits,” said Luke Blant, resident of Montclair.

“It’s definitely going to help the economy in this area, especially since their business has been so strong from the beginning. They have everything fairly secured, so I think it’s a good thing to have.”

Whether the residents want it there or not, the Greenleaf Compassion Center is going to try their hardest to stay where they are and keep supplying their customers.

One of the only five dispensaries in all of New Jersey, the Compassion Center will continue to serve residents of the seven counties in northern New Jersey.

Photo courtesy of the Star-Ledger.

Owners of the Greenleaf Compassion Center manage their customers.

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Continued from page 1 education students that are between high school and college.

Danielle Knoeppel, a member of the Bonner Leadership, said, “It is a safe space for them to have fun with college students, and learn as well. Getting involved is really important, and to be able to say that you did something for the community is a huge thing.” said Knoeppel.

“I can truly say that I’ve been much more productive and all my time is filled due to Bonner, but it is filled with a rewarding achievement rather than mindless work.”

Rhythm Nation, a dance club on campus, raises money for causes like Breast Cancer Awareness, Restore the Shore Foundation and the American Heart Association.

The group dances at places such as Giggles, a theater located within St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, and St. Vincent’s nursing home.

Morgan Megill, vice president of Rhythm Nation and community service chair, said, “Raising money is really close to us because members are attached to different causes and helping those causes keeps us grounded.”

“It’s a rewarding experience when I get to write the letter to the organization saying what we did, and we get to find out how the organization benefited from the money we raised,” said Megill.

The Greek community also does a lot of community service every semester. Greek Life members are required to complete at least 10 hours of community service per semester, but many complete much more community service hours than that.

Danielle Iannetta, vice president of Sigma Delta Tau, said, “The sisters of Sigma Delta Tau try to give back

to the community as much as possible. Our most recent community service activity was a campus clean-up.

We spent four hours picking up any trash that we found around campus.”

“We like to not only get involved in the community and throughout the nation with other chapters, but we like to get as involved as possible

“It’s a rewarding

experience when I get to write the letter to the organization saying what we did and we get to find out how the organization benefited from the money we raised.”

-Morgan Megill V.P. of Rhythm Nation

at MSU. We want to make Montclair a better place, and one of the ways to do that is to clean up and make our campus beautiful,” said Iannetta.

This month, Sigma Delta Tau will be hosting “Sigma Delta Talented” to raise money for the National Fragile X Foundation. They will also be hosting their annual Tricky Tray to raise money for their national philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse in America(PCAA). They will also be holding a walk in

News the quad on April 28 to raise money for PCAA. “For our sisters, doing community service isn’t just completing Red Hawk Accreditation. It’s a chance for us to spend more time together and help give back to the people around us,” said Iannetta.

Shanna Suhl, who is also a member of Sigma Delta Tau, said, “As an organization, we teamed up with the fraternity, Tau Phi Beta, to contribute to the Sandy relief effort in Ocean County. We carried this out by assisting residents with cleaning the streets and yards in Brick Township.”

Community service can also be accomplished by raising community awareness.

Sigma Pi just ran an event called The Tunnel of Oppression. The event was to get the campus community to be more aware about oppressions that can occur on campus. In the event, which took place in Bohn Hall, they talked about different types of oppression such as racism, suicide and domestic violence.

Maher Mohamed, a member of Sigma Pi, said, “It showed the campus community about oppressions that a lot of students do not know about. Knowing about oppression can help the campus community improve.”

The biggest community service event coming up is Relay For Life on April 26. Many organizations on campus will be attending this event to raise money for the American Cancer Association, hosted

by Colleges Against Cancer.

Alex Pranzo, a member of Sigma Delta Tau, said, “Every time I help people, it brightens my day because I know that I am brightening someone else’s day.”

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In State Tuition Prices at NJ Colleges (2012): Montclair State University - $10,646 Kean University - $10,200 TCNJ - $13,866 Ramapo College of NJ - $12,758 Rowan University - $12,018 Richard Stockton College of NJ - $11,964 William Paterson University - $11,464 Statewide Average - $10,411 Information from njascu.org/Tuition.

average tuition rates for state schools in the country. By cutting $2,549 per student, NJ has made the 20th largest reduction in spending. As a result, New Jersey public colleges have raised their tuition rates by 13 percent. The highest raises in tuition have been in Arizona and California, which have increased their rates by 70 percent.

Such raises are also done in light of a recent law passed in New Jersey that has granted financial assistance to public and private universities.

Last November, New Jersey citizens passed the Building Our Future Bond Act that will approve $750 million in borrowing to build and renovate campus facilities at the state’s public and private colleges.

MSU, which is known for its affordability, has also continually increased its tuition rates. Last year, the MSU Board of Trustees unanimously voted in favor of tuition increases and it is likely that they will do so again for the next school year.

Currently, 53 percent of the MSU budget comes from tuition, while 25 percent

comes from state appropriations and 22 percent comes from other sources. Currently, the total in-state undergraduate tuition rates and fees are $11,058, which falls shortly below the sector average of $12,586.

However, expenditure for need-based financial aid merit based grants and scholarships have increased by 37 percent since the 2011-2012 school year. This change coincides with an increase in student borrowing. Resident students who are expected to graduate in four years have an average indebtedness of $17,706.

It’s likely that the MSU Board of Trustees may again vote to increase tuition rates for the coming 2013-2014 school year. On Thursday, the Board of Trustees will hold tuition hearings in which students and faculty can attend to comment on the issues related to tuition rates.

The hearings will take place at the conference center on the 7th floor of University Hall at 4:30 p.m. this Thursday.

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expensive,” said Morrongiello.

With the weakening of the traditional media business model and the creation of an entirely new set of methods for reaching audiences through digital media, there are new opportunities for universities and foundations to play roles in supporting and improving local journalism.

“New local revenue and product models are being invented around the country and the SCM is playing a leadership role in that critical creative undertaking,” said Brown.

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Avoiding Spring Fashion Mistakes Jessica Czarnogursky Feature Editor

Spring is finally starting to blossom, and with days finally nearing 60 degrees, we’ve all gotten the itch to ditch the boots and break out our summer clothes. While some pieces may be versatile enough to last through all four seasons, keep in mind that some are best left for after Memorial Day weekend. To avoid being a fashion mess, here are some tips to consider when debuting your new spring wardrobe.

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Short Pants that Flatter:

Capris may seem like the perfect midway point between jeans and summer shorts, but be mindful of where they hit. Most capris are designed to end at the widest part of the calf, adding extra width where there is none. Bermuda shorts or capris that actually flatter your calf are the wisest choice, but when all else fails, jeans are always a safe bet.

Limit Volumized Clothing:

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Wrong Clothes/Wrong Time:

While the temperature may hit 60, it doesn’t mean that it’s the warm 60 we see on long summer nights. Watch the weather, ladies, and be mindful that the temperature you feel when you leave your house is not the one you’ll feel on the elevated campus of Montclair. It’s not quite time to break out the flip flops and denim cut offs.

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Flowing tops and dresses may still be in fashion, but wearing something completely unflattering isn’t. A good tip to remember is that the more volume you have in your clothing, the more volume you add to your frame. Pair a flowing top with fitted jeans or a skirt and classy flats to balance you out and ensure your shape isn’t lost in billowing fabric. Also, stay away from tops that drown you in the wrong way and choose ones that accentuate you in the right way.

Crayola Overload:

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The Right Prints:

Floral prints, stripes and tribal always resurface when the weather starts warming up. While we’re all tempted to get our hands on the most interesting print, it’s important to always remember your body shape. Embrace your shape and be able to live with the fact that what your roommate may look good in, you might not be able to pull off so well. When looking at something like a floral top, err on the side of caution. Ask a trusted friend or go with your gut when trying on something you think may be too bold. Floral looks best when it isn’t smothering you.

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Springtime is known for adding bursts of color where winter lacked, but there’s a fine line between a burst of color and a burst of Crayola. Opt for one or two statement colors offset by a shade of blue, black or brown. This way, you’re not only fashionable, but stand out in the best way.

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A ‘Mega’ Hit in the Works MSU Students Develop Indie Videogame Megaraptor Tiffany Saez

Imagine a world where the state is operated as a business and the citizens are treated as shareholders or employees. In the midst of this cold war between massive corporations and big government lies a solely independent force — you!

While this dystopian society may sound like something out of a science fiction novel, it actually describes the concept of the independent videogame, “Megaraptor.”

Developed by a group of Montclair State University students, “Megaraptor” is a scrolling spaceshooter videogame with the elements of a role-playing game (RPG).

What had originally been intended to be a remake of the 1994 PC game “Raptor: Call of the Shadows,” emerged into Megaraptor in Oct. 2012 after produc-

tion team members Lee Painton, Thomas Rademaker and David Heale had enrolled in CMPT-495 Seminar in Game Design at Montclair. Media director Joe Vecchione joined in the effort after Painton felt the game needed a more “artistic element.”

“We are really looking to revitalize the arcade genre,” proclaimed the game’s producer, Lee Painton.

In “Megaraptor,” the player takes the role of Captain Hawk, a privateer who is caught in the middle of the capitalist vs. socialist dismayed civilization.

In general, the game itself is about controlling air vessels and seizing enemy ships. Its one-of-a-kind storyline, however, is told through its diverse, original characters.

“Megaraptor” features various difficulty levels for those looking for a challenge and for those who want to play

Photo courtesy of Tiffany Saez.

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around late 2013 for Steam.

For those of you not familiar with Steam, it is a gaming application that allows one to purchase games and communicate with other players on their computer.

To give potential gamers a first look at the game, the “Megaraptor” production team already released its one-level demo on April 2 and plans on launching a Kickstarter campaign in June to promote it even more.

When asked whether “Megaraptor” has plans to be released on Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network, Painton smiled and replied, “We plan to distribute to other platforms, though I don’t think we’ll be ‘Minecraft’ big.”

(left to right) Thomas Rademaker, Joe Vecchione, Lee Painton for the fun of it. An online multiplayer mode is currently in the works.

In addition to its wellthought-out plot and diverse game modes, “Megaraptor“ takes a fresh approach to its music and art. The game features comic-styled art as well

as original music by the band From a Dying Star.

“With the game, we want to hit every genre of music that represents every kind of character,” stated Vecchione.

The videogame is intended to release sometime

Left: Screen shot of Megaraptor

Photo courtesy of game creators.

Saving Lives, One Relay at a Time Catherine Baxter News Editor

Photos courtesy of Catherine Baxter.

It has been estimated that every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with cancer. Listed in the top five causes of death, cancer is an issue that plagues every country. The American Cancer Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money in order to support cancer research and funding, as well as spreading awareness about the disease and how to prevent it.

The largest fundraiser stemming from the American Cancer Society is Relay For Life. Relay For Life is a 12-hour event that over four million people participate in and is held in over 20 countries. Over 500 college campuses across the country now host a Relay event at their schools, including Montclair State University.

This is the fifth year that the event will be held at Montclair State. “I came on board last year as a freshman, but I love being involved in this project,” said Bailey Knox, vice president of MSU’s chapter of Colleges Against Cancer (CAC). CAC is an organization dedicated to promoting cancer awareness and fundraising on campus, as well as hosting Relay events.

This year, Relay at MSU will take place from

Rocky with fellow Relay participants.

April 26-27 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. For the first half of the event, it will be held in the Student Center Quad. At midnight, the event will move to inside the Student Center.

Every year, the goals of Relay get bigger and bigger at MSU. Last year, MSU raised approximately $73,000.

This year, CAC’s goal is to raise $80,000. With less than one month left until the event, CAC has just reached their

$20,000 mark.

“It’s a great accomplishment,” said Knox. “We check our website every day, and the amount that we have raised is just steadily increasing. It’s such a great thing to see so many people willing to help out in this cause.”

However, one of the biggest turnoffs to donating or participating in Relay For Life is the predetermined notion that not all of the money

actually goes to research and development. However, many people do not take into consideration what their donations, large or small, contribute to the cancer community.

In a list published by the American Cancer Society, they showed what each donation can buy a cancer patient.

For example, a simple $25 donation will pay for an interpreter for someone who speaks a different language to call in

to the National Cancer Information Center to find out how he or she can get treatment, or any other type of help they may need. A donation of $100 can pay for two items out of the TLC Catalog, a catalog that women who are going through cancer, most often breast cancer, can use to purchase a wig, bra or other personal care item if they are feeling self-conscious of their looks while undergoing treatment.

No matter how much money is raised at a Relay For Life event, a cure will always be on the mind of all those who attend. Every penny raised is another step closer to one less family mourning the loss of their brother, sister, mother, father or anyone that they love.

Even though Relay is a way to help reach this goal, it is also a time for everyone to come together to remember those who have been lost and celebrate the lives of those who beat this terrible disease.

For those who would like more information or are interested in getting involved, please contact: msuagainstcancer@gmail.com

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Move Over Cheerios

Probiotic to Become a New Favorite Alexis Fissinger Staff Writer

A devastating 31.9 million Americans over the age of 19 have high blood cholesterol, according to current 2013 statistics published by the American Heart Association. These elevated cholesterol levels are associated with negative health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in America. In an effort to find a manageable yet natural regimen to maintain heart health, biological scientists at Micropharma discovered the first natural probiotic shown to significantly decrease blood cholesterol levels.

Probiotics, which are active cultures commonly found in yogurt, are known for their beneficial effect on digestive health. Soon, these healthy bacteria may be associated with heart health, thanks to the discovery of Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 (a probiotic) and its cholesterol-lowering properties.

With millions of Americans on a daily dose of cholesterol-lowering drugs, the science behind this beneficial probiotic may prove to be good news for the country. So far, three randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trials in humans with elevated cholesterol levels have resulted in an average nine percent decrease in total blood cholesterol within just nine weeks of consuming the probiotic in pill form. Even more significant in the nine-week trial was the 12 percent decrease in “bad” cholesterol, known as LDL cholesterol, which clogs your arteries and can increase your risk for a heart attack.

What does this mean for consumers?

Ryan Jones, the CEO of Micropharma, claims that this probiotic works to reduce blood cholesterol levels by limiting the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed from food. This is similar to the widely accepted role of plant sterols in reducing cholesterol.

However, a unique function of this probiotic is that it decreases the amount of bad cholesterol that is naturally produced by the body.

In addition to its cholesterol-lowering properties, one of the recent studies on this probiotic, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, noted a significant decrease in the high sensitivity C-reactive protein and fibrinogen in the body. The presence of either one of these substances may increase a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

In a little less than a month, Walgreens locations around the nation are set to begin sales of the Cardioviva brand supplement containing the probiotic L. reuteri NCIMB 30242. These supplements have already been on the market in Canada for months now, and manufacturers believe that the cholesterol lowering probiotic in this supplement will become a key ingredient adopted by a large number of food companies in America. Development of a new variety of Dannon yogurts containing the cholesterol-fighting probiotic is currently being completed.

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What is the science?

Is it safe?

The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given this natural probiotic ingredient its stamp of approval, labeling it Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), which is all that it needs to enter the American market. However, when a food additive is given the GRAS label, no further tests or studies are required to be overseen by the FDA, giving the manufacturer all control over studies to publicize its safety and effectiveness.

Proposed benefits of probiotics

Re-energize Yourself!

Dana Baardsen Staff Writer

Day after day, week after week, another semester’s end is slowly creeping up. This is no reason to lose your motivation, however, or your energy. Actually, there are several things you can do to avoid the onset of laziness and promote the feeling of being more awake.

Getting a full night’s sleep and not overextending yourself are important things to do, but for many, these simple pleasures just aren’t that tangible.

In fact, several full-time students at Montclair are also working and trying to balance a social and personal life at home. Not only are students not getting enough sleep, but they are also way overextended, living in a realm far from peace and filled up with lots of comfort or fast foods.

Here are a few adjustments to make throughout the busy day to promote feeling happier and more energized for the final stretch.

Tea Time

Grab an iced green tea next time you’re in Café Diem and add a little fresh lemon juice. Seriously, you will wake up in no time. Not only will the beverage give you the extra boost you need to get through the day, but the ECGC found in green tea helps regulate metabolic health.

Eat Nutrient-Dense Foods

Familiarize yourself with foods and think about what you’re actually eating. What contains more calories: a cup of broccoli or a cup of French fries? Now which one has more nutrients? That’s the difference between nutrient-dense and nutrient-lacking foods. Nutrient-dense foods tend to promote energy while nutrient-lacking foods tend to promote feelings of lethargy due to sugar crashes or our cells rushing to the stomach to digest the food.

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Stay Hydrated

This is so important. If you’re not sipping on water frequently throughout the day, you may not be as hydrated as you should be. When water is leeched from our cells, they don’t function how they should. Imagine shriveled up raisin cells trying to energize your body. It doesn’t work too well. Dehydrated cells also stimulate food cravings, since there’s water content in all food. Try drinking some water when your next craving kicks in.

Ease Your Mind

Do what you love to ease your mind. Go shopping, blast music, sing in the shower, talk to yourself, keep a journal, watch comedy or spend time with friends. Do whatever you need to regroup mentally, hush your stress and rediscover your loving and creative energy.

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Exercise

Ugh, who wants to hear this? But seriously, please hit the gym or go for a hike. While it may use up some of your energy, overall, it promotes the health of cell systems in our bodies and will make you feel happier and less stressed over time. Try it!

Turn Your Phone Off

That means no Facebook either.

Just relax your mind and center yourself. Try meditating on your own or to guided YouTube videos. Make a list of the things you’re happy about or things you would like to change. You deserve to be on top of your life! Don’t let the overflow of school assignments interfere with who you really are, or get in the way of what you really want.

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The Weekly Debate Who should be responsible for driving in a relationship?

He Said

She Said

Who should drive in a relationship? A guy, obviously.

Ever seen the movie Drive?

That’s no girl driving — that’s Ryan Gosling.

But all jokes aside, guys have a strange, almost primal attraction to a car. If you think of the word “mechanic” or NASCAR driver, you usually think of a guy.

It’s not to say girls aren’t good drivers, but if I was asked on the spot who was a better driver, I’d have to say a guy. This could be due to my own gender bias. This could be due to what the media exposes: girls on the hood, guys

behind the wheel.

I will say this, though: I’ve seen some terrible male drivers.

My good friend have fallen asleep several times behind the wheel, ending up under a truck, in a ditch on the side of the road and most of the time, in the police station.

Another good friend of mine, also male, holds the steering wheel as one would hold the handle of a teacup.

This grip somehow allows him to make turns, but I never feel safe. He even gave a girl a panic attack from the sheer fright of being in the car with

him behind the wheel.

I realize now that I contradict myself almost entirely. Maybe that’s my point.

Men can be brash and careless in their driving, just as women can be lackadaisical and humorously aloof. But vices such as these are not unique to either sex. Testicles don’t make a good driver any more than ovaries do. It depends on the demeanor and discernment of the driver.

So to go back to the matter at hand, men and women don’t make good drivers. Attentive eyes and sturdy hands make a good driver,

as these are traits that abound in both sexes.

I’m not a bad driver. I check my mirrors, always use my turn signals, know when to yield and when to assert myself, but I’ve seen some really great women drivers.

I wouldn’t have been able to get anywhere back in high school if it wasn’t for one woman driver in particular. We got to school quickly and safely without the dreaded red and blue lights following us.

I think there’s a part of every man that wants to be the breadwinner and provide for their partner, and being the principle driver in a relationship is a definite adherence to that ideology.

While I’m finally coming to the realization that I’m not the greatest driver in the world, I don’t think it’s fair that guys should drive because they’re the “better” driver. Not all women are terrible drivers, and I’m not sure why we’ve gotten a bad reputation for being the inferior driver.

Certainly, not all men are good drivers. Actually, the amount of men who drive like jerks is probably equivalent

to the number of women who drive like jerks. I’m sure that’s been scientifically proven.

Both the man and the woman should drive in a relationship if they’re both capable and willing. It should be a compromise, just like the relationship itself.

While it’s nice to be treated and feel like your man is taking care of you, I think it says something about being a modern, independent woman when you can flip and reverse it and show your man a good time, even if it is just driving three miles down the road to Applebee’s.

An added benefit to being the common recipient

of having a chauffeur is being able to drink when going out and not having to be the designated driver. While this probably isn’t enough to fill the hole left in your bleeding, feminist heart, it definitely shouldn’t be overlooked.

What it comes down to the guy offering to drive, I’m going to take him up on the offer. It’s nothing off my chest if he wants to do something as menial as driving somewhere to prove his masculinity to me.

Additionally, by not driving, I’m saving precious gas and it saves me from having to make more frequent trips to the pump.

That being said, if he asks me to drive somewhere, of course I will.

It’s the natural give and take that’s part of any relationship and something as trivial as driving is no problem, if that’s what it takes.

Another important thing to remember is that a lot of people who live in North Jersey don’t drive, so who drives isn’t so much a question of who, but more a question of who is street legal and has a whip.

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Aries March 21 - April 19

Libra September 23 - October 22

This is a good week to let old problems slide by, especially if they pertain to friends. You will come to realize that these problems aren’t worth your time and that there are better things to come.

For you, even the smallest situation puts you in a position of life or death. One day you may think you’re on the verge of a disaster, while the next day you could be flying high in the sky. Perhaps the hubbub that surrounds you is actually created by yourself rather than your environment.

Taurus April 20 - May 20

Scorpio October 23 - November 21

Gemini May 21 - June 20

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21

Try your best not to be overwhelmed by all the bustling activity around you. Unexpected things seem to be popping out of nowhere lately, and your first reaction may be to flip out. Instead, calm down and take everything one step at a time.

Do not take all the commotion in your private life too seriously. You’ll soon discover the many ways to not only get past them, but to also triumph over them.

As the weather appears to be getting somewhat better and the semester nears an end, you feel tempted to slack off and relax. Do not get too comfortable. Try to make these last two months of the semester worth it.

Any family or domestic problems need to be addressed before they get out of hand. You must accept that it’s possible to be highly critical of others while continuing to love them.

Cancer June 21 - July 22

Capricorn December 22 - January 19

It is easy to get upset over a silly misunderstanding, so hold off from speaking to anyone about any topics you feel are “too touchy.” Save them for next week.

Those in authority may not understand your approach to a situation. Give them some time because you will eventually learn to manage your thoughts and demonstrate what you have to offer.

Leo July 23 - August 22

Aquarius January 20 - February 18

Although you feel that things are better when structured and carefully planned out, allow room for surprise and adventure in your life. The most unexpected people and things may bring a smile to your face.

Virgo August 23 - September 22

Many of your close ones seem to be in a good mood lately. If you have a favor in mind, this is the time to ask for it. Just don’t go overboard. You don’t want others to think of you as a self-centered opportunist.

Stop putting things off until the last minute. Though it may be great to have fun and go with the flow, it is also great to get your work out of the way.

Pisces February 19 - March 20

You will have more time to do things that you want, but haven’t had the time for. If anything, do these things now before your usual routine sets back in.

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Summer Savings On Summer Classes Question Of The Week Do you think that the lower tuition fees for summer sessions this year makes you more likely to take summer classes?

Amanda Santos Sophomore Undeclared “The school lowering the prices for summer tuition definitely gives me an incentive to take summer classes. I was thinking about it, even though I don’t really need to, just because it’s lower. I think it would really help people trying to get some classes done, maybe give them incentive to take even more classes to graduate faster or at least on time.”

Paddy Gonzalez Freshman Business “Not really, because it’s so far away to drive. I mean, I live pretty close, but it’s still a 30-minute drive. I could just go to MCC, my community college. It’s about the same price, but as far as convenience, I wouldn’t take a summer class.”

James Ellis Freshman History/German “Yeah, I’m sure I would.

I’d be more likely to take an online class because it’s a hard commute for me personally.”

Binh Nguyen Sophomore Undeclared “Yeah, I’d probably take a summer class because I know that at community colleges, they’re [around] $500, so it’s not that bad. I would take a summer class here.”

Josh Greene Senior English “It’s cool that they’ve actually marked down summer classes. It would be nice if they did that for actual tuition, considering the tuition thing is tomorrow, but it would be nice if they actually did that for tuition, too, not just summer classes. But, it’s good.”

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fter the school year, most students look forward to summer vacation, maybe trying to survive that minimum wage summer job or even contemplate taking a few summer classes. Well, the school has fortunately decreased summer tuition for those who would like to register for summer classes.

Although the drop has only been a mere 12.5 percent for every three credits taken.

In addition to the 12.5 percent decrease, summer housing has also decreased and parking is free if you register with Parking Services. There are still some complaints about the cost of summer classes. For example, a community college such as Ocean County College charges a little more than $500 for a four credit science class, while

MSU is charging $935 for a three credit class. Prices of summer classes aren’t much cheaper and there are colleges that have summer courses for a substantial amount less than MSU, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Private colleges may even charge two or three times more than Montclair State University to take summer courses. MSU is in the middle price range for summer classes. Although an admirable decrease, we should be able to lower our prices even more.

Now, in credibility, MSU does rate higher than any county college, so it is fair to say that summer sessions should be more expensive than county college prices.

However, if the decrease of summer classes’ prices continued every year, we could be offering affordable classes within majors for all people. It’s something the school should consider doing because if we had lower

prices for summer classes than most other state schools, we can accumulate a decent amount of revenue and may put pressure on schools to lower their tuition as well. We could be the new standard for summer tuition rates.

There may be a chance we are getting a bit ahead of ourselves with hopes and ideas, but the drop of summer rates is greatly appreciated nonetheless, and if the drop continues MSU could peak an interest among its students. Of course, it might be a hassle to be on campus during the summer, considering most of the construction MSU conducts is during the summertime.

Also, with more students on campus with cars, some initial perks such as free parking and lowered board rates may not apply anymore with the increase of supply and demand. It’s hard to say what will happen in time, but the school might take initiative to

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Katie Francis Senior Communications “Even though I’m graduating this May, I think that, if I knew that tuition was lower, I would have taken classes in the summer. That way, I could have gotten ahead of my class.”

Summer session tuition drop

Temi Adeogun Senior Biology “I’m still going to take summer classes regardless, even if it didn’t go down, but I’m really glad they actually went down. It’s good.”

Tim Greene Freshman Business “With summer tuition going down, I would definitely invest in some summer classes. I’d get some credits for cheaper and have less stress during the year.”

Garrett Hoffman Junior English/Creative Writing “I would take them because tuition is lower for summer courses. I would be more likely to take a summer class.”

change more of its policies. In time, the Board of Trustees may consider lowering general tuition, make housing slightly cheaper or maybe even grant students with free parking.

Do we honestly think any of the above will happen? No, that was wishful thinking, but that’s because we’ve always felt the school was frugal and hardly ever gives its students a break with tuition increases and other expenses.

Although we believe summer sessions shouldn’t be so expensive, we are also very pleased that the university decided to decrease summer tuition. Monclair chose a good first step in order to help students save some money and help them get their required credits done instead of idling around campus as a super senior. We hope that the university takes this as an initiative to increase money-saving efforts for students.

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Opinion There Should Be No “I” In Charity

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Raising money: a collaborative effort around Montclair State University

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e all talk a b o u t student unity and it’s importance Monika Bujas at our opinion editor school, but a Harlem Shake video isn’t going to cut it.

As much as I appreciate the sentiment that was put into creating that video and the other small campus events, an even bigger push for school unity would be to do something charitable as a whole.

A good example would be to

encourage more clubs to participate in Relay For Life. Now there are already a few organizations, especially Greek organizations that signed up to participate in Relay For Life.

As much as people want to criticize the Greek community, they are big contributors to charity work. Realizing that so many of them also hold power in the SGA, I was hoping that they would make more of an incentive to convince other clubs to join in Relay For Life, or to collaborate with the entirety of the school and raise money for a charity.

Colleges Against Cancer is only one organization, so I imagine that it is difficult for them to raise awareness of an

event all by themselves.

I honestly forgot all about Relay For Life until I needed to cover one of their meetings for the Montclair Dispatch.

If people want to break the borders between different clubs, I find no better way than to get clubs involved in a charity.

Just think about how good people feel when they donate, and if that feeling spreads across most of the organizations on campus it will give everyone a sense of unity.

Also, there wouldn’t be much to mock if MSU raises a lot of money for a good cause.

Allow me to clarify: I am in no way promoting a new clause in the SGA handbook where

clubs will be forced into doing a huge event together, but to have some incentive to make clubs aware of a campus-wide effort is a good way to go.

Have SGA members sit with the clubs’ E-boards and just talked about the charity and what the SGA hopes to accomplish during fundraising?

I feel like a lot of clubs don’t realize that we are doing big fundraisers such as Relay For Life, so I think it’s a good idea to try to get these clubs more involved.

The Greek communities aren’t the only big organizations on campus. Many Class I and II organizations may have well over 100 members.

It just seems like a good

way to boost school morale and break down the barriers of being in separate organizations.

Sure, we may be representatives of a certain organization, but we are all striving to achieve the same thing.

Also, it’s disappointing to see charity events such as Relay have high expectations but fail to meet their goals.

In my opinion, the best way to achieve school unity would be to have a collaborative effort to raise money for charity.

Monika Bujas, a Communication major, is in her first year as Opinion editor for The Montclarion.

Andrea’s Departure Met With Uproarious Applause Another character falls to the zombies on The Walking Dead

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part from being an avid Game of Thrones fan, I have also been levon syers sucked columnist into the survival horror that is AMC’s The Walking Dead.

The series just ended its third season this past Sunday on epic high notes. In order to not give away too many spoilers (there will be some, so readers beware), I will focus primarily on the character, Andrea (Laurie Holden), and how her death has brought undoubted joy to many of those infatuated with the show (and consequently with hating her character).

The Walking Dead is a series developed by Frank Darabont and is based loosely off of the graphic novel created by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard.

With over 12.4 million viewers during the finale this past weekend, the television series

seems to have secured its popularity amongst American entertainment enthusiasts within the 18-49 demographic.

Part of its popularity can be attributed to its informational, hands-on approach to problems for those who may or may not be caught in a future zombie apocalypse, such as how to fix corroded Winnebago engines with screwdrivers and how to ward off groups of heavily-armed, battle-hardened soldiers with two people posted on a walkway shooting at them.

In the circumstance that you lose an eye during the apocalypse, the show also teaches a person how to successfully shoot through a riflescope using said destroyed eye (see “The Governor”).

Another part of its popularity can be attributed to the overall hatred most people share for one character in particular: Andrea.

It is amazing to see “The Governor”, as foul and as crazy as he is, being received better than Andrea by the masses, even though he has committed far more wicked acts since his

initial appearance.

The explanation for this is simple: if you watch the show, ask yourself: “What good is Andrea actually doing for anybody or anything at any given moment when she is on the screen?”

Take a drink and then come to the realization that the answer to this question is absolutely none.

Her constant waffling to and from “The Governor’s” Woodbury — despite her past affiliation with Rick Grimes and his posse of hardened zombie killers at the prison — is only surpassed in season three when she exacerbated the tension that existed between the two opposing groups by failing to play peacekeeper.

At the end of the day, that festering neck wound she received from Milton only meant a release from her annoyance for both groups, and the end of a character whose main goal in the eyes of the developers was to be a lightning rod for criticism and dislike. This is consequently why I now hold Milton in such high regard.

The main reason that I dis-

liked Andrea so much in the series, however, is not for the reasons just described.

You could argue that though she was failing at playing peacemaker, her intentions were actually good and that all she wanted ultimately was to see less unnecessary bloodshed among living people.

That is a totally rational explanation. No, the main reason for my distaste for Andrea was her constant and blatant disregard for the groups she was involved with by trying to prove herself as an individual, a soldier, etc.

If one would recall, this overzealous characteristic of her’s almost led to the death of one of my personal favorite characters during the second season: Darryl, played by Norman Reedus.

If Darryl had died as a result of Andrea’s stupidity and itchy trigger finger, I would have stopped watching the show.

Though Darryl was created specifically for the series, as he was not featured in the graphic novel, he is still one of the most popular characters, so

I’m assuming the result would have been the same for many other viewers. Shame on you, Andrea!

On a more positive note, Andrea is still alive in the graphic novel series, albeit a different character altogether.

Regardless of what thoughts or opinions you might have of the characters within the television series, I suggest reading the graphic novels a little to gain a different perspective on some of the characters that were featured in AMC’s “original series.”

You might be surprised about what you find regarding Andrea’s character, among others.

Regardless of her character within the graphic novel, in the television series, she forgot one important factor within the hellish world of the zombie apocalypse, which “The Governor” reiterates prior to her death during the last episode: “You either kill or you die, or you die and you kill.” Happy hunting, everyone!

Levon Syers, an English major, is in his first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

‘If Music Be The Food Of Love, Play On’ Coping with the ever-frequent but not hopeless issue of band breakup

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here is a strange phenomenon in the world of music in general, but espeKristen Bryfogle cially rock Asst. opinion m u s i c , editor known as the band breakup.

Bands pack up their practice spaces, stop answering their emails and cease to exist in the present.

Fans sob into their pillows, listen to their beloved band on non-stop repeat in mourning, but in a few days (or weeks), life goes on, and the fact that the band has broken up slips gradually out of mind.

It’s sad when a favorite band breaks up. You’re hit with the sudden realization that the last concert you went to was, unbeknownst to you, probably

your last chance to see them live, and if you’ve never been to one of their shows, you’re out of chances.

You’re left with t-shirts, posters and fond memories, but rarely a detailed explanation for the abrupt end.

A general statement on the band website is your only consolation, the band equivalent of a text-message breakup.

That’s really it. There’s not much else you can expect from them or do in response. It’s just over.

This point is especially poignant to me because my favorite band broke up last week, and this was the grieving process I and many other fans went through.

After growing up on their CDs, it was difficult to realize that it ended. As I thought about the breakup, I realized that there is no real reason to be sad, just because the nature of band breakups is rarely definite.

Bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Police and The Who have all broken up and, after many years, got back together for reunion tours. Our generation can look to Blink-182, Fall Out Boy and No Doubt as examples of disbanded or onhiatus acts which reformed for anticipated reunion tours and new albums.

Breaking up is hardly ever goodbye forever, just goodbye for a while. I would say that the only thing which can permanently dissolve a band is the death of a frontman, but Queen has toured recently with Paul Rodgers as a replacement for the legendary Freddie Mercury, and Sublime similarly has come back to stage with a new frontman, Rome Ramirez.

Even with members long deceased, there is no excuse for giving up on the music and retiring the axes for good.

Breaking up isn’t the kiss of death for individual creation

either. Bands usually have a common overall reason for breaking up — working on the same project with the same people for too long.

Once a band has been around for five, ten, fifteen years, it’s normal for band members to want to explore other creative projects, whether they are solo projects, other genres of music or something completely outside of music.

Sometimes, the guys and gals just want a break to live a life off the stage and out of the limelight, especially if they have families.

In these cases, the best thing for a fan to do is encourage the band to take the time they need to explore other creative projects and mediums and to enjoy their own lives.

This will allow band members to maintain sanity and rejuvenate the creative processes so that the band doesn’t become stale and tired.

More than likely, in a few

years, the band will eventually realize that they miss the tunes they may have enthusiastically disowned upon breakup. It is likely only temporary, even if members claim they do not anticipate coming back together.

The pattern of rock and roll breakups is so common that there is no reason to despair over a breakup, when in a few years, the band could be releasing new music and going on reunion tours.

The most important thing is that the music itself is still alive and is still meaningful to you. After all, music is generally created for expression and enjoyment.

Music should be loved, whether the band is together or not.

Kristen Bryfogle, a Classics major, is in her first year as assistant Opinion editor for The Montclarion.

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What You’ll Be Watching in 2013 Fox’s Fall Lineup

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Jeff Garlin, ready to figure out, “how the hell he got here.”

Victoria Nelli Staff Writer

This fall, the whole country will be judging four networks.

People will be deciding what works and what doesn’t. The fall television lineup is very competitive and cutthroat, especially for comedy pilots.

Every September, the biggest networks, ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC put forth their best and most interesting new pilots.

The first few weeks of September are crucial make-orbreak weeks for the networks.

They are trying to figure out what the viewers enjoy watching and what shows make the viewers quickly change the channel.

There are over 70 new pilots being ordered by the major networks. NBC suffered a hard blow last year and is looking to become the number one network again. NBC fell to fifth place this year, falling behind Univision, the lowest rankings in network history. NBC has ordered around eighteen comedy pilots this upcoming fall in hopes of bringing back their “Must-See TV” title.

One of the pilots NBC ordered for this fall is an untitled Michael J. Fox project.

The show is set to be based on Fox’s life. He will serve as the main character, and his character also suffers from Parkinson’s disease. So far, Betsy Brandt from Breaking Bad, Katie Finneran from Wonderfalls and a few others have been set to star in the show alongside Fox. The pilot was ordered for a series and will take place in New York.

Another NBC pilot is former Saturday Night Live writer John Mulaney’s new comedy. The comedy, much like Fox’s, is loosely based off of Mulaney’s life. The show will be executively produced

by SNL producer and creator Lorne Michaels. Martin Short and Elliott Gould are current lead roles.

No more wands for Rupert Grint.

CBS has also confirmed some big names for their upcoming comedy projects, one being Robin Williams. Robin Williams is set to star alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar in a workplace comedy. The Crazy Ones is set to be CBS’s biggest show this fall and is produced

by David E. Kelley.

Another very promising new comedy from CBS is Mom, which stars House Bunny’s Anna Farris and Allison Janney. The plotline centers on a recovering alcoholic single mother who is trying to get her life back on track.

Harry Potter fans will be thrilled to hear Rupert Grint will star in the CBS comedy

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Super Clyde. The show’s plot involves an average fast food worker who develops superpowers and has to trade in his cash register for a cape.

Even though NBC and CBS look like they will be leading in the comedy ratings department next fall, Fox, ABC and The CW all have very promising pilots.

ABC’s most promising new pilots are Super Fun Night and How The Hell Am I Here.

Super Fun Night is about three best friends who are just looking to have a good time, starring Rebel Wilson from Bridesmaids. Wendi McLendon-Covey, who was also in Bridesmaids, is also starring

in a new pilot, How The Hell Am I Here, which takes place on the set of The Wonder Years in the 1980s.

This will be a huge ratings booster for ABC, as Bridesmaids was an enormous box office hit, and to have two stars from the movie in comedies on their network will really put ABC on the map for comedy.

ABC currently has Modern Family, one of the highest rated comedies on television, but that is the only comedy of theirs that is doing well.

Fox will definitely up their game this fall with their new comedy pilots. From Andy Samberg and Chelsea Peretti to Brittany Snow and Cathe-

rine O’Hara, Fox’s pilots have enlisted some of the funniest people in comedy. Chelsea Peretti and Andy Samberg have been cast as the leads in the untitled detective comedy about diverse friends who work at a detective agency.

The comedy was created by Michael Shur, who was once a writer on Saturday Night Live. Shur also created Parks and Recreation, which is currently one of NBC’s highest rated sitcoms.

To My Future Assistant is set to bring in the ratings as well. It features Hairspray and Pitch Perfect star Brittany Snow and the incredibly talented comedy veteran Catherine O’Hara. The show is based off of the acclaimed blog and soon-to-be novel. The story involves an assistant at a law firm who deals with her rude and obnoxious boss by forming friendships with her coworkers.

Fox already has some high profile comedies, such as New Girl starring Zooey Deschanel as well as The Mindy Project starring Mindy Kaling. Fox is currently home to the musical comedy, Glee. Fox only recently became a “comedy” network.

They were never known for their comedy programs until recently.

All in all, the new comedies look pretty good. There are over 80 new comedy pilots premiering this fall and the networks will only keep around 20 to 25. The shows’ casts and writers will be put to the test.

It will be a very interesting first few weeks of September with a lineup of shows like this. The network executives have selected an incredible lineup of shows as well as an insanely talented group of actors. Now it’s up to America to choose the shows that are canceled and the shows that become a part of our culture, and will be on the air for years to come.

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Seoul-ful Singer: K.Will

Nicole Duque Staff Writer

Kim Hyung-Soo, better known as K.Will, is one of South Korea’s top ballad singers, appreciated for his soft, deep voice and enchanting melodies. The 31-year-old is also recognized as a dancer, songwriter, composer, actor and vocal coach. Having stepped into the music scene in 2006, K.Will has since then not only inspired young folk to fall in love, but have comforted those with heartache.

Tracks to listen to would include: “Love 119,” “I Need You,” “Please Don’t” and “Dream.”

Ever since his childhood, K.Will knew that his future would involve tunes and his vocals. Once he graduated from high school, he confessed to his parents that his passion was to sing. Although his parents opposed the idea, they tried to compromise with him.

The agreement was that he was allowed to pursue music as long as he held another job for back-up.

Over time, K.Will struggled to maintain two jobs, having to choose one or the other. Following his heart, he decided to stick with music. Before his debut, K.Will participated

K.Will in Autumn. in multiple auditions, in the search for potential composers to work with him.

As a trainee, he took his talent out to the streets, performing at street concerts, singing choruses for more famous artists and even singing back-up.

As a vocal guide, he was also part of an amateur acapella group, going across the country for two years performing street concerts.

As K.Will helped Rain (a famous Korean artist) produce his second album, Park Jin-Young, a well-respected producer in the Korean music industry, noticed his passion and talent. Park composed and

This Week In Music Kevin Camilo Staff Writer • This week, Bruno Mars takes the lead as the solo male artist with the most #1 singles. With his new single, “When I Was Your Man” hitting #1, Bruno Mars has racked up six #1 hits, passing Nelly and Justin Timberlake at five. In just three years, Mars has become one of the most successful solo male artists.

• Grammy Award-winning producer Phil Ramone passed away this week at the age of 79. Throughout his career, Ramone won 14 Grammys and worked with many artists. Some notable artists he worked with include Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Chicago, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.

• Lollapalooza announced their lineup for this year’s show.

Artists playing at the show in Chicago this year are Alex Clare, The Cure, Lana Del Rey, Ellie Goulding, Icona Pop, Imagine Dragons, The Killers, The Lumineers, Mumford and Sons, Nine Inch Nails, Tegan and Sara, Vampire Weekend and many more.

• More new music: Chris Brown released his lead single, “Fine China,” from his upcoming album, X. Nicki Minaj released her single, “High School” featuring Lil Wayne from her album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up. Ariana Grande released her new single “The Way” featuring Mac Miller. American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez released her first single, “Tonight,” featuring Ne-Yo. One Republic released their third studio album, Native, featuring the hit songs, “If I Lose Myself” and “Feel Again.”

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wrote the title track of K.Will’s first album, Left Heart, released in March 2007.

At the time of the release, videos of K.Will singing Mariah Carey’s songs surfaced on the Internet, attracting attention. Fans were quite impressed with his vocal range, nicknaming him the “male Mariah” in Korea.

On Dec. 2, 2008, “Love 119,” K.Will’s digital single, a collaboration with rapper MC Mong, was released. The single ranked #1 and #2 on the KBS Music Bank K-Chart without any promotions. Such popularity of the song inspired K.Will to release his EP, Drop-

ping the Tears, on March 31, 2009. This album also rose to the #1 spot on online charts, yet not as quick as “Love 119.”

On this album, K.Will worked with Tiffany, a member of Girl’s Generation, in the song “Girl Meets Love.” During the album promotions, lead actor of the KBS series, Boys Over Flowers’s Lee Min Ho, asked K.Will for vocal training, which led to Lee’s success in singing “My Everything.”

Right before the promotions ended, K.Will surprised everyone with a special stage performance with Outsider, South Korea’s fastest rapper. During this performance,

K.Will rapped almost as fast as he did in the song “Loner.”

On Dec. 25, 2009, K.Will decided to have his first solo concert, having sold out tickets faster than any other solo artist in Korea. The success led him to debut in the U.S. on “The Three Romanticists” concert with Kim Bum Soo and Yoo Seung-Chan on March 25, 2010.

His first solo concert in Japan soon followed with “K.Will Live Concert with Band in Tokyo” in May 2011 and “K.Will Live Concert with Band in Osaka” in July 2011.

Following multiple successes with digital singles and solo live concerts, K.Will recently held a Valentine’s Day solo concert in the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 14, 2013. During this event, he performed his hit songs and showcased his vast talent.

K.Will is currently not touring, nor much word has been released of him since the event.

However, this is not the end for the star. Fans on a global scale and critics are anticipating his next career move.

Bioshock Infinite Thomas Meyer Staff Writer

After releasing the critically acclaimed Bioshock back in 2007, Irrational Games started to work on their next game, Bioshock Infinite, way back when they first debuted it in 2011. It was a demo that everyone fell in love with, even though the developer explicitly stated the game would not be released for another few years.

Though it is slightly different from what we saw two years ago, Bioshock Infinite is one of the best games of this console generation.

The game takes place in 1912 as the player assumes Booker DeWitt, an ex-Pinkerton agent with debts to pay, who is sent to save a woman named Elizabeth from the floating city of Columbia.

Columbia is run by a man named Comstock, otherwise known as “The Prophet,” who lifted the city to the sky and taught his citizens to worship Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson as if they were gods.

Meanwhile, there’s a civil war between those that believe in this American exceptionalism called the Founders and the ethnic working class, the Vox Populi.

There are also strange sightings around the city that appear to be ripples in time and space, and Elizabeth seems to be the cause of these extraor-

dinary feats. The story may sound crazy already, but it only gets stranger from there, right until the credits roll. The storytelling is a feat within itself, worthy of essays dedicated to it.

Booker can only carry two weapons at one time, and it is mostly standard fare with pistols, machine guns and rockets that can all be upgraded with more damage or less recoil. He also can cast magic, deemed as “Vigors” and replenished by salt, by lifting enemies into the air, summoning crows to distract and shocking with electricity.

The combat is satisfying, though once you find the right combo of guns and Vigors, you may just do the same combo for the rest of the game.

Once Elizabeth is found, you escort her throughout most of the adventure, but the game does not turn into one long escort mission in the tedious sense. She does not have a health bar nor do any of the enemies attack her. That fact can be jarring at first, but it’s not worth worrying about when fighting 20 enemies at once.

During battle, Elizabeth may find extra health, ammo or salt, which comes up as abutton prompt.

Pressing the button snaps the camera towards Elizabeth’s position as she throws you an item. The camera then snaps back to the action. It’s fast, fluid and better than scavenging for supplies in mid-battle.

The only problem I have with the game is its checkpoint system. The game autosaves usually when walking into a new area or after a giant enemy encounter, and there is no manual save button. Quitting anytime sends you back to your last checkpoint, so sometimes I had to play much longer than I wanted for the game to save my progress.

It’s a very small complaint when up against its mindbending story, large scale battles and an environment so detailed, I spent hours just wandering and searching every corner to make sure I didn’t miss any items or secrets.

Bioshock Infinite is one of those rare games that has everybody talking to understand its sophistication by paying attention to every little detail.

It’s a frenzy I haven’t seen since, well, the original Bioshock.

Bioshock Infinite is available now for the PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

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Afro-fluent Funk Theadora Lecour Assistant Arts Editor

Four-time Grammy award winner Esperanza Spalding has blazed a trail for young, smart musicians in today’s day and age. The 28-year-old jazz super star has certainly found her bearings as an acclaimed bassist, vocalist and composer. Withher third and latest album, Radio Music Society, sweeping up another two Grammys, Spalding has implied no less than a bright and long career.

Spalding, from Portland, Ore., infuses her rich cultural background into her music with lyrics in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Honoring her jazz forefathers, she was the first musician of her genre to win “Best New Artist” in 2011, defeating Justin Bieber and inspiring much hatred from his cult-following of “Beliebers.” This may or may not be another reason to like her.

Causing quite the stir during her mainstream debut, Spalding is doing exactly what she intended to do with her music — infiltrating the vanilla and typical pop and hip-hop scene that many have found wearisome. In fact, on the first track of her latest album, Spalding states: “Right now you need it / driving yourself through the hard times / traffic won’t speed up / so you turn the radio on / But it’s just the same on songs that makes you yawn.”

Producing refreshingly deep musical compositions, rich in harmony and layers, Radio Music Society is twelve tracks

of beautiful soul that does not make you yawn. The Atlantic states of the album, “The disc unfolds with the sweeping, upward-mobility aspirations of classic ‘70s soul radio with nods to Minnie Riperton, Denise Williams and Teena Marie.” Quite the analytical praise for such a young artist.

This is not, however, Spalding’s greatest accomplishment.

In addition to having composed three albums before her thirtieth birthday, Spalding became a professor at Berklee College of Music at age twenty — the youngest ever to do so.

This month, Spalding and her crew are on tour, surfing Asia to return to the States and Canada later on. Hitting Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore, the musical ensemble is taking Radio Music Society to the corners of the world. It is also doing so with a message.

One of the tracks on the album, “Endangered Species,” has garnered attention, proving beneficial to the Earthjustice and Amazon Aid Foundation.

All merchandise proceeds from her upcoming North American tour are to fund both organizations, a worthwhile cause through some much acclaimed music.

With an image of what modern-day music can be, Esperanza Spalding is no less than a visionary of her time.

Four-String phenom.

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Red Hawks 9-6 with Four-Win Week Rich Efrus Staff Writer

The Montclair State University Red Hawks went 4-2 last week. After their first game against Moravian College was cancelled, The Red Hawks took the field against Marietta College in Ohio.

Marietta, who MSU beat at the Snowbird Classic, came out and dominated the game, beating the Red Hawks 18-1 on 13 hits. The Red Hawks scored just one run on six hits and committed three errors in the field.

Marietta’s big inning came in the seventh when they scored nine runs to extend their lead to 18-1. The Red Hawks only run crossed the plate in the sixth inning when centerfielder Jose Carlos Padilla hit a solo homerun.

Dylan Papa, who shutout Marietta at the Snowbird Classic, got the start but received the loss in this game. He is now 2-2 on the season.

The Red Hawks’ next game was the following day against John Carroll University. Montclair State centerfielder Jose Carlos Padilla scored on a sacrifice fly by Stephen Nappe.

That was all the offense the Red Hawks would need, but they added an insurance run in the sixth inning when Nappe singled to right field and right fielder Timothy Byron scored.

Jimmy Spagna got the loss for John Carroll University and Jonathan Torregroza got the win for the Red Hawks.

Anthony Altieri got his first save of the season.

On March 26, the Red Hawks travelled home to take on DeSales University. The game was a back-and-forth battle between the two teams,

but the Red Hawks would come out on top in the end.

DeSales scored the first three runs. Montclair then immediately answered with four runs of their own.

In the sixth inning, DeSales scored three runs and took the lead back, 8-4. Until the ninth inning, it was all Montclair State.

They scored the next six runs and had an 11-8 lead going into the ninth inning.

DeSales would score one more run in the ninth inning, but that would be all. Christopher Reynolds got his first win of the season for the Red Hawks and Dylan Papa got credited with the save. Chris Polaski took the loss for DeSales.

Montclair’s next game was at home against a struggling Oneonta team. By the fourth inning, the Red Hawks had a commanding 9-1 lead and pitcher John Silvestri pitched five innings, only giv-

ing up one run on two hits.

Oneonta never gave up, but it was too little, too late. In the seventh inning, they scored two runs and then three more in the ninth inning. The final score was 9-6.

Andrew LaFontaine took the loss for Oneonta.

On March 30, the team travelled to Rutgers-Newark for a doubleheader. The Red Hawks lost the first game in extra innings, 5-4.

Rutgers scored the first run in the second inning.

In the fifth, MSU scored two runs to take a 3-1 lead. Rutgers scored the next three runs to take a 4-3 lead going into the ninth inning.

Nappe singled to left field in the ninth to tie the game and send the game to extra innings. In the 11th inning, Rutgers shortstop Kevin Olah singled to center field and Ryan Macfarlane scored.

Anthony Altieri took the loss

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Matt Moreno staring down the pitcher, waiting for the pitch.

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for the Red Hawks and Matt Larangera picked up his first win of the season for RutgersNewark.

In the second game of the doubleheader, Jonathan Torregroza improved to 3-0 on the season. In 8 1/3 innings, he gave up only five hits and one run. Michael Garcia picked up the loss for Rutgers-Newark.

There were no runs to cross the plate for either team until the sixth inning.

MSU scored in the top of the sixth when catcher Anderson Rosa singled down the left field line and Michael Rizzo scored. Rutgers answered in the bottom of the inning when

Kevin Olah flied out to left field and Vin Troisi scored.

In the seventh inning, MSU scored again to take a 2-1 lead, one they would hold onto for the victory. Cody Pace singled to right field and pinch hitter Nicholas Martins scored.

The Red Hawks will travel to Willimantic, Conn. to take on Eastern Connecticut State and then to Kean University in Union.

They will then return home for games against Kean University and a double-header against Rutgers-Camden.

They finish the week against Ramapo College in Mahwah.

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Several Doors Open and Close in NCAA Basketball Corey Aron Staff Writer

Instead of building up the hype for this Saturday’s Final Four, the talk in college basketball has surrounded Rutgers head coach Mike Rice.

Video footage has just been released revealing him treating his players terribly and doing things a good coach should never do.

The tapes taken during practices would consistently show Rice viciously shoving his players and grabbing their jerseys.

He seems to have a thing for pegging basketballs at them as if they’re playing dodgeball instead of basketball. I’m not sure if his mother ever put soap in his mouth as a child.

During Rice’s three seasons at Rutgers, he hasn’t once led the school towards a winning season while compiling a mediocre record of 44-51.

Back in December, the school decided to suspend him for three games while fining him $50,000. The university would be foolish not to fire him immediately.

Rutgers Athletic Director Tim Pernetti, whose job is also in jeopardy, has said, “Mike has undergone some pretty intensive sensitivity training as part of this whole deal. I’ve had a sports psychologist working 60 to 80 hours with him since the suspension took place.”

I am in favor that the school is giving him the help that he needs, but until he can

make considerable changes in his life, he is unfit and undeserving to be head coach for a prominent school or any school for that matter.

One final thought made me think of coaching legend Bobby Knight. The man was infamous for throwing chairs and getting into the faces of his players. Obviously, I do not condone some of the things that Knight had done during his time and despite the success he was able to accomplish, I think he ended up being a negative role model for guys like Mike Rice.

Now that we got that out of the way, let’s get to the fun stuff that has made this years March Madness as good as any in recent years. I’m sure teams like La Salle, Florida Gulf Coast and Wichita State have ruined your brackets.

Part of the beauty of the NCAA tournament is getting to see which of these schools receive little to no publicity end up becoming the Cinderella teams of the tournament. It seemed as if everyone hopped on Florida Gulf Coast’s bandwagon.

After all, they became the lowest seed ever to make it to a Sweet Sixteen game.

Head coach Andy Enfield has done such a good job with this team that he was recently hired to coach at USC.

One of Miami’s embarrassing defeats came against FGCU without even realizing they were in the tournament. I suppose it isn’t as embarrassing anymore considering they truly made a name for themselves this year. The true Cinderella of the tournament has come from a team out in Kansas.

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Mike Rice was recently fired as the head coach of the men’s basketball team at Rutgers University for his malicious treatment of the players.

No, not the Jayhawks but rather the ninth-seeded Wichita State Shockers. Their name speaks for itself since they’ve shocked the nation in becoming one of this year’s Final Four teams.

Their five leading scorers last season had graduated and the fact that they’ve still managed to put together a winning season is commendable in its own rights. This team knows how to crash the boards both offensively and defensively, ranking second in the nation in rebounds.

Their face of the team seems to be 6’8” forward Carl Hall and his super-cool rec specs. However, their magical run is in danger due to them having to go up against, what might be, this year’s best team, Louisville.

Despite the horrific injury that Kevin Ware had suf-

fered, his teammates rallied behind him in the second half to defeat Duke, making it Rick Pitino’s seventh trip to the Final Four. Their main trio of guys like Peyton Siva, Gorgui Dieng and Russ Smith have all sky-rocketed their draft stock for this year’s NBA Draft.

I had a feeling that Michigan and their potent offense had the ability to make a deep run, and they’ve backed up my statement pretty well.

Most people think of Michigan’s hey-days in reference with the “Fab Five” that consisted of Chris Weber, Juwan Howard and Jalen Rose, whom all went on to have great NBA careers. However Michigan’s one and only national title came back in 1989.

The game of the tournament has to be, so far, their remarkable 14-point deficit comeback game-tying three-

pointer by All-American Trey Burke to help get past Kansas later in overtime.

They went on to smoke Billy Donovan’s Florida Gators during the Elite Eight by 20 points, giving them just the right amount of momentum heading into the Final Four against Syracuse.

Despite Michigan’s head coach John Beilein’s winless record against the Orange, I still think that the Wolverines offense, consisting of three starting freshmen, will be able to overcome a very tough defense.

Since I’m feeling extra bold, I’m sticking with my roots and predicting that Michigan will be cutting off the nets in Atlanta by defeating Louisville in the National Championship game with a score of 66-59. I cross my fingers that I am right.

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Levon Syers Staff Writer

This past week at Montclair State University, Unified Sports, in collaboration with Club Sports at Campus Recreation, ended their inaugural spring basketball season, even though many did not want to see this landmark season come to an end so soon.

The program, which ran from Feb. 9 to March 23, entailed weekend basketball tournaments that included participation from both Montclair State University students and Special Olympic athletes.

Held at the Student Recreation Center, the program provided an opportunity for students to participate with the outside community that otherwise may not have been available to them, which is further testament to the positivity such programs can provide for college communities.

Unified Sports is a program that is provided through the Special Olympics, and has the goal of raising awareness and inclusion at MSU by pairing up with students willing to run the weekend basketball tournaments facilitated at the Student Recreation Center.

Teams were based off of skill assessment, and typically constituted 10 players per team during the season. This ensured that Special Olympic Athletes and MSU students had individual and group interactions with one another.

As a result, strong bonds were formed amongst those involved, and at the end, most did not want to leave these positive experiences behind.

“Overall, the season went amazing! It was beauti-

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Several of the participants take a knee in the Montclair State University Recreation Center gym. ful to see and feel changes inside people and to know what this club has done for peoples’ lives,” said Nicole Francis, freshman and Unified Sports Club president. “At first, I was not sure how this season was going to go. The Special Olympic athletes are real ball players with a lot of skill, which goes to show that generalizations regarding people with special needs are false.”

Meg Weiss, freshman and vice president of the MSU Unified Sports Club, had

similar experiences to Francis regarding the program.

“The season started off with a bang, but continued to grow and turn into something that I don’t think anybody thought it would be,” said Weiss. “Friendships were formed, teams played like families together, and everyone had their rival teams that they enjoyed joking around with.”

Carolyn Garrone, Club and Intramural Sports supervisor at Campus Recreation, explained how the program got

its start at the university. “One day, I received an e-mail from Ryan Ceresani, who works for the Special Olympics,” said Farrone. “He wanted to set up a meeting to discuss the possibilities in setting up their Unified Sports program at the university. At the meeting, Ryan and his colleague explained the program to me, and that was pretty much the beginning.”

When asked what her opinion was of the program after the first season, Garrone

commented, “I was able to make some of the games, and being able to see the teamwork on the court is really a heartfelt experience. The point is that you don’t see the differences, and it is refreshing to see that.”

Matt Schinelli, adjunct professor, advisor to Unified Sports and founder of New Jersey All People Equal (NJAPE) explained how he became involved. “I was contacted by New Jersey Special Olympics to serve as the advisor for the program,” said Schinelli. “As an adjunct professor at the university and founder of the NJAPE, a New Jersey organization based on the same principles as Unified Sports, it seemed like a natural fit.”

As the inaugural season comes to a close, Schinelli reflects on the gournd-breaking program. “I think it has been a tremendous success,” said Schinelli. “Having been around programs such as these for a long time, it’s provided me the ability to see how far programs they actually have come. In the past, programs like this would have been viewed differently by communities, but now it gives them an understanding of what can actually be offered through inclusion.”

Schinelli has been running NJAPE since 1993 and continues to do community work based on the inclusiveness for the disabled through his organization.

With the next season now in preparation, all people involved with the program are looking forward to an even brighter future, which will include soccer in fall 2013.

Weiss said, “I think every season will get better. We cannot wait for next semester’s soccer teams.” Schinelli also commented, “This program isn’t going anywhere!”

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Softball Continues Perfect Season Mike Panepinto Staff Writer

Over the past three weeks, Montclair State University’s softball program has shown why they deserve to be a serious contender this year.

The Lady Red Hawks are ranked #1 nationally in the NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) Division III Softball Poll and their record stands at 16-0 overall, 2-0 NJAC (New Jersey Athletic Conference).

The 16-0 start is the best start ever in program history. After the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee, Fla., MSU played a total of six games and ended up winning each game in a different way.

On March 24, Montclair State traveled to Union to take on the Susquehanna University Lady Crusaders.

The Lady Red Hawks won both games 4-1 and 6-2.

In the first game, junior pitcher Alex Hill had a great outing. She pitched a complete game, giving up one run and three hits in the game.

Hill ran her record up to 10-0 on the season with this win.

Junior third baseman Dana Amato led the hitting attack for MSU as she finished 2-4 at the plate. Sophomore first baseman Tara Petrucelli and sophomore Melany Zeller finished with two RBIs and one RBI, respectively.

In the second game, junior pitcher Alison Cullen took over the mound and pitched a good game for MSU. Cullen pitched 5.1 innings and gave up two runs (one earned) off of two hits. With the win, Cullen raised her record to 2-0 on the season.

Hill came in for the final 1.1 innings to seal the game and collect her first save of the campaign.

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The Red Hawks are currently 16-0, the best starting record in program history.

Senior centerfielder Jamie Paulino paved the way for Montclair State, going 1-2 and driving in two RBIs by way of her inside-the-park homerun. Freshman shortstop Jaclyn Allegretta also showed the pop she has in her bat by driving a solo homerun down the left field line.

This was Allegretta’s first homerun at the collegiate

level. Hill, Amato and senior leftfielder Kelli O’Brien all hit safely and each picked up an RBI in the game.

On March 26, the Lady Red Hawks played their home season opener against the Hunter College Lady Hawks.

MSU won both games with final scores of 8-0 and 7-1. Alex Hill had an absolutely amazing performance in the first game by throwing the eighth perfect game and the second one of her career in the history of Montclair State softball. Hill improved to 11-0 on the season with the win.

Hill and O’Brien each had one hit and two RBIs apiece for the Lady Red Hawks.

Paulino, junior first baseman Alisha Cumberton and junior second baseman Katie Muglia all contributed with one RBI each.

Cullen took over pitch-

ing duties for the second game and pitched the complete game, giving up one run and four hits. Cullen pushed her record to 3-0 on the mound with the win.

Amato and freshman Dana Egan each had a homerun in the later game to help propel MSU to the win. Egan led the way with two RBIs while Amato, Paulino, Petrucelli and Allegretta each had one RBI apiece.

On March 30, the Lady Red Hawks traveled south down the Garden State Parkway to take on the Richard Stockton Lady Ospreys.

MSU had a tough time, but they pulled out wins by scores of 1-0 and 2-0.

Hill pitched another gem on the mound, throwing a complete game, one-hit shutout for Montclair State. The only offense for MSU in the

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opening game was a fourth-inning homerun from Petrucelli.

Hill also took the mound in the second game and had an equally dazzling performance. She pitched a complete game, three-hit shutout in the second game and raised her record to 13-0 on the young season. Both Egan and Allegretta drove in one RBI each for the Lady Red Hawks in the game.

Alex Hill also earned NJAC Pitcher of the Week Honors for the third time this season and for the sixth time in her career. Currently, Hill leads the NJAC in wins with 13, ERA with 0.18 and strikeouts with 130.

Montclair State’s next game is at home on Thur., April 4 against the RutgersNewark Scarlet Raiders. The first game is at 3 p.m. and the second game is slated to begin at 4:30 p.m.

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