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Volume XXVII, Issue 22

Thursday, April 6, 2017

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New SGA President Elected by 13 Votes 7 Percent of Undergrads Determine Outcome Dan Falkenheim Web Editor Standard campaign tactics usually don’t involve wearing a Pikachu onesie or using memes to persuade voters, but that’s exactly what Student Government Association (SGA) presidential candidate Yousef Al-Khudairi did. It’s hard to say it didn’t work: Montclair State students delivered a suprise victory for Al-Khudairi, who was elected SGA president by a margin of 13 votes on Wednesday.

SGA Legislator Jean Camacho, who unsuccessfully ran for SGA president last year, sat on Al-Khudairi’s immediate right during the SGA’s legislative meeting and covered his mouth in disbelief as the election results were read. Al-Khudairi looked astonished.

During a brief recess, AlKhudairi’s emotions spilled into the hallway as people came to congratulate him.

Al-Khudairi let out an elated, drawn-out “What?” in the hallway and then said, “Yo, I was so scared.

Yeah, I really didn’t think I was going to win.”

Did the memes and dressing up as Pikachu help Al-

Yousef Al-Khudairi smiles as he is announced SGA president for the 2017-18 school year.

Khudairi win?

“Dude I think it really did,” Al-Khudairi said.

“This is really crazy.”

James Clark ran unopposed and was elected vice president. Jason Liskoff defeated James Carolan and was elected treasurer, and Karmyn Ramirez defeated

Michael Statile and was elected secretary. Clark, Liskoff and Ramirez will join Al-Khudairi in the fall semester as the SGA’s 2017-18 executive board.

This election, 1,203 undergraduate students voted online and in on-campus polling locations in the SGA

election – about 7 percent of the undergraduate population.

In addition to voting for next year’s SGA executive board candidates, undergraduate students were also asked to vote on a referendum question asking if they were in favor of adding

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a plant-based/gluten free section in Sam’s Place or Freeman Hall. Just over 80 percent of students voted in favor of the measure.

The SGA held a candidates debate on March 30 ahead of the SGA elections SGA continued on Page 4

Montclair Literary Festival Hosts ‘The Daily Show’s’ Trevor Noah the title of the book, “Born a Crime,” came from.

The MLF brought local emerging writers, bestselling authors and readers together to exchange thoughts and ideas. MLF was sponsored

by Succeed2gether which, according to their website, is a non-profit organization that “aims to close the achievement gap for low-income students by providing them with free tutoring,” as well as the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Montclair State.

Over the course of the talk, Noah touched upon many topics, such as the importance of political engagement, racism and identity. He spoke about what he tries to achieve at “The Daily Show,” which is to look at issues objectively, challenge the Trump administration and, in that way, practice resistance.

“Resistance does not nec-

Awije Bahrami Entertainment Editor Davonna Babber Contributing Writer Trevor Noah came to the Montclair State University campus last Friday to give a talk about his new book, “Born a Crime,” and kick off the inaugural Montclair Literary Festival (MLF).

The comedian and host of “The Daily Show” shared personal insights with the audience and read excerpts from his memoir.

The book revolves around his experiences growing up in South Africa under apartheid as a mixed-race child.

Apartheid was a social and political system that institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination.

Under apartheid, interracial marriages were illegal, but Noah’s mother was black and his father was white.

Therefore, he was kept indoors in the early years of his life, which is also where

Trevor Noah (left) speaks to audience about his new book, “Born a Crime”.

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OPINION

p.4 Broadway Stars Perform at Autism Event

p. 6 Do What You Love-- It’s Never Too Late

p. 11 Montclair State’s Blank Canvas

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ENTERTAINMENT

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p. 14 Students Will Show Short Films in Cuba

p. 20 New York Redbulls Beat Richmond Kickers

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essarily have to be panic, resistance does not necessarily have to be rage, it does not need to be hatred. It just needs to be focused engagement,” he said.

He also read a few excerpts from his book. Among other experiences, he described an incident when he was walking down a street as a young man when a group of Zulu men closed in on him from behind.

They thought he was a white man because of the light color of his skin. He could hear them planning to mug him. Noah didn’t know what to do, so he spontaneously turned around and said in Zulu: “Hey guys, why don’t we just mug somebody together?”

The men apologized to him saying they thought he was “something else.”

“We weren’t trying to steal anything from you, we were trying to steal from white people,” they said. Noah noted

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that this and many other incidents in his life made him realize that language, more than color sometimes, defines who a person is to people.

Many people enjoyed the talk, like Melissa Sukniqi, a senior jurisprudence major.

“I thought it was enlightening and heartwarming,” she said.

“I felt like I was listening to a friend talk.”

History professor Lesley Wilson thought Noah was passionate, enthusiastic and spoke with purpose. His favorite moment was when Noah read excerpts from his book. “I think they were insightful and I think the audience got [a] lot out of it,” he said.

Robert Friedman, the dean of CHSS, thought having Noah come to campus was a great opportunity for students. “They get to hear his story—they get to be listening to someone who is just an amazing cultural personal-

ity—and it gives them a little bit of a diversion from a Friday afternoon,” he said.

According to Friedman, Watchung Booksellers, located in the town of Montclair, had connections with Noah’s publisher, which made it possible for the festival organizers to get him to speak at the MLF. Noah received no compensation for his talk and the ticket revenues were donated to Succeed2gether.

Noah invited Friedman backstage before and after the talk.

“He was thankful for the invitation and thankful for the audience and he said this was just wonderful,” Friedman said. “He was a very nice man.

I think his worldly experience shapes his generosity of spirit that he has got. It’s all over him. You can see it in what he says, how he says it, how he looks at you.”

Red Hawk Rap Sheet Tuesday, Mar. 28 Red Hawk Deck: A student reported an incident of criminal mischief. This case is under investigation.

Friday, Mar. 31 Bohn Hall: Student Dorian Hodge Jr., 18, of Wayne, N.J. was arrested and charged for possession of marijuana.

Hodge Jr. is scheduled to appear in the City of Clifton Court.

Sunday, April 2 Hawk Crossings: Non-student Nicholas Villegas, 21, of Edison, N.J. was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine. Villegas is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Friday, Mar. 31 Feliciano School of Business: Student Andrew Blake, 29, of West Orange, N.J. was arrested and charged with criminal mischief for his involvement in an incident. Blake is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Saturday, April 1 Basie Hall: Student Mark Powell Jr., 24, of Howell, N.J. was arrested and charged with an act of domestic violence for his involvement in an incident. Powell Jr. is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court..

Monday, April 3 Bohn Hall: Student Thomas Morris, 18, of Lumberton, N.J. was charged with underage possession of alcohol. Morris is scheduled to appear in the City of Clifton Court.

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‘Kindness Week’ Promotes Love for Self and Others Alexandra Clark Assistant News Editor This week is Kindness Week, and the Office of Health Promotion has planned events every day to promote not only kindness to the self, but kindness to others and to the Earth.

On Monday, April 3, the Office of Health Promotion started off the week with a tabling event promoting wellness to the body and health benefits.

Free first-aid kits were offered as well as journals that could be used to keep track of a person’s diet or exercise.

Julie Attys, a junior public health major and Health Promotion volunteer, said their table event is centered on informing students about staying active and taking care of themselves.

On Tuesday, April 4, a table was set up in the Student Center lobby where students and faculty could stop by and make kindness cards for the elderly to be sent to Gates Manor Elderly Home in Montclair, N.J.

“It’s good to put a smile on people’s faces and spread a little joy,” Laura Infield, a sophomore nutrition major, said.

Infield and Sarde Gumalo, a senior nutrition major, were also handing out friendship bracelets to students walking by the table.

Gumalo said people can get caught up in the stress of the semester, so having these little acts of kindness on campus is really nice.

“Often people are struggling with challenges, and a small act of kindness can go a long way in making a positive impact for that individual,” Health Promotion Coordinator Marie Cascarano said. “Additionally, research indicates that repeated acts of kindness can promote personal health and happiness.”

Kindness Week runs from April 3 to 7. On Friday, April 7, the Office of Health Promotion will have an Earth Advocacy table in the Student Center lobby from 12 to 4 p.m. to learn more about being kind to the Earth.

Tuesday’s kindness event was to make cards for the elderly.

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DIY mason jars were part of the “Wonderful Wednesday” event for Kindness Week.

Crafts are displayed on a paint-splattered table.

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Sophomore public health major Paola Cordoba and junior public health major Julie Attys sit behind their Health Promotion table on Monday in the Student Center.

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A layout of what events will happen during Kindness Week.

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A student decorates her jar with kind messages.

People paint their jars a variety of colors with a mix of Mod Podge and food dye.

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Broadway Stars Marin Mazzie and Melba Moore Perform at PRSSA’s Sixth Annual Autism Fundraiser Christina Urban Assistant News Editor

For the first time, two Broadway stars headlined at Montclair State’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America’s (PRSSA) annual fundraising event for Autism New Jersey this past Monday.

Three-time Tony nominee and Outer Critics Award winner, Marin Mazzie, and Tony award winner and three time Grammy nominee, Melba Moore, performed for PRRSA’s sixth annual event for autism. Other performances for the event, this year titled “The Stars Shine on Autism New Jersey,” included comedian Sunda Croonquist, Montclair Encore, Mentalist Manlow and the Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Choir.

Originally, only Moore was supposed to perform, but she backed out due to another gig,

Tony award winner Melba Moore sings at PRRSA’s autism event.

The Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Concert Choir performs at PRRSA’s event for Autism New Jersey.

Larry Weiner, the coordinator of Public Relations and professor at Montclair State, said.

PRRSA got Marin to replace

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Moore and later, Moore’s manager called to say her gig got cancelled and she was still able to perform. Weiner said

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they did not have the budget for two stars, so he reached out to a client, who agreed to pay for Moore’s performance.

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Outer Critics award winner performs at PRRSA’s autism event.

“I know that Montclair has a really great musical department and so I was impressed,” Montclair State journalism major Adrianne Natoli said.

Natoli came to the event with interest in the two Broadway stars.

“The first performance, Montclair Encore, was awesome,” said Jennifer Dalli Cardillo. “I wasn’t expecting it at all, and I really loved the part where the boys did a little rap off.”

All proceeds from the event go to Autism New Jersey.

Raffles were available to purchase, including a prize for a free weekend’s use of a Maserati.

“It’s important to recognize that this is a student production,” Weiner said. “I help out—I was responsible for getting the talent, but that was it. You know, they’re running the concession, they’re selling the tickets, they did the social media so they’re the ones who kind of made it all happen.”

SGA: Al-Khudairi Victorious by a Slim Margin Continued from page 1

2017 SGA Election Results

President

Yousef Al-Khudairi

Brian Dolan Abstain

Vice President

George Koutsouradis James Clark

Secretary

Karmyn Ramirez

Michael Statile

Treasurer

Abstain

Jason Liskoff

Rebecca Tash| The Montclarion SGA Legislator Emma Rush speaks to students as they wait for election results.

on April 3-5. The candidates elaborated on their platforms and had the opportunity to answer questions from students.

“I think that recently the SGA has been working for itself,” Clark, who ran unopposed for vice president, said. “As an organization, it’s been running to benefit the

organization, not the organizations that it’s founded on.”

Liskoff, who was elected SGA treasurer on Wednesday, emphasized increasing student involvement and said he would look into increasing the book grant and scholarship lines of the SGA budget. Newly-elected SGA Secretary Karmyn Ramirez

James Carolan

Abstain

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said during the debate that she would be “a voice for the voiceless” and would digitize more documents and move them onto an online platform like Google Drive.

Al-Khudairi, Clark, Liskoff and Ramirez will be at the helm of the SGA’s $1.7 million operating budget next year. Over 90 percent of the

undergraduate population didn’t vote, however, and some might not know AlKhudairi. But, Al-Khudairi described himself to those who are unfamiliar with him.

“I’m a man of curves, no I’m just kidding,” Al-Khudairi joked. “I’m a pretty lax kind of guy, I do really have a good sense of humor. I’ll just

stop to have a conversation anywhere, anytime. If anyone ever wanted to speak or wanted know more about the SGA or just shoot the s**t, feel free to come up to me and talk to me.”

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‘Do what you love – it’s never too late'

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Joan Voltman has a picture of her and Harold Dinzes (right) hanging on a bulletin board in her Webster Hall office.

Students over 65, the Minority that Makes an Impact Fiorella Medina Copy Editor The majority of students at Montclair State University are young adults, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late for senior citizens to go to college. There are 60 senior citizen students enrolled as of spring 2017 through the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Program, also known as Older Learning Adults (OLA), which has been around for 34 years. The program is for New Jersey residents who are at least 65 years old and possess a highschool degree or its equivalent.

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services stated on their brochure that each public institution of higher education in New Jersey may, if they so choose, permit people of the age 65 or older to enroll in regularly scheduled courses without paying any tuition charges. Although Montclair State allows tuition waivers, students still need to pay fees in order to contribute to the university in some way.

Kellen Smith-Washington, coordinator of the academic success and retention program, enables senior citizens to go for their degrees or guides them in whatever self-fulfillment classes they are looking to take without pursuing a degree.

The Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Program is not well known due to its small size and is being overshadowed by bigger programs such as the Adult Learning Program and military and veteran students who really take the spotlight.

“It is the smallest on campus and unfortunately it’s not from the lack of want for the students, you know, I lose a lot of students naturally,” SmithWashington said.

One of the 60 students who is

currently an OLA is 72-year-old Laura Leinberger. As a lover of music and piano player since she was a child, Leinberger decided after she retired in 2007 from being a vice president at JPMorgan Chase & Co., she would head back to college.

She was first accepted into the Music Therapy Program, but then realized she didn’t have the energy level needed to work in music therapy.

“I had already worked [for] 40 years so it wasn’t the time of my life to pick up where I left off," said Leinberger. "I stopped [pursing a degree], but I’ve been taking music classes, [I play] the piano again, which I am doing on and off, and now I’m in Chamber Ensemble Performance class.”

Leinberger added that she takes more risks now than she did when she was younger.

“I'm not there to compete, I'm there to learn. It's a whole different mindset,” said Leinberger.

Not only does Leinberger go to school, but she also joined a formal choir in Montclair Township called the Oratorio Society of New Jersey. She still has to juggle her time like any other typical college student, between classes and extracurricular activities. She still finds time to cheer on other students who perform in night recitals at Montclair State, knowing some of their parents aren’t in the crowd.

But Leinberger wasn't the first cheerleader from OLA. One of the oldest students Montclair State has ever had is Harold Dinzes, who is now deceased. He accumulated 125 credits and took classes until he was 97 years old, making him the oldest to partake in OLA. He was a cheerleader for everyone, giving anyone he encoun-

Laura Leinberger and Professor Brian Abrams celebrate the 45th anniversary of the music therapy program.

tered Lifesavers.

His motto was, “Do what you love. It’s never too late.”

Dinzes first began taking classes at Montclair State in spring 2005, at age 88, through the G.I. Bill from serving in World War II and in the Korean conflict.

At the age of 90, he was given aid through the tuition waiver, according to his daughter-inlaw Joanne Dubester-Dinzes.

Joan Voltman, a program assistant in the administrative service for the Academic Success and Retention Program, who was one of Dinzes’ best friends at Montclair State encouraged him to keep pursuing his dream of being a student.

“A lot of people enjoy the fact that they are always in a learn-

Photo courtesy of Rodney Leinberger's Facebook

ing capacity even when they get older,” said Voltman. “Harold was a lovely man and he just believed in completely keeping his head in an educational frame of mind.”

Dinzes was not only an inspirational man to the people he encountered at Montclair State, but also to those he spent time with at his part time job as a cashier and greeter at Barnes & Noble in Clifton, New Jersey.

Kim Paserchia and Colleen Kalan, who were co-workers and friends of Dinzes, created a Facebook page dedicated to Dinzes while he was still alive.

“It was a perfect opportunity to create a space for Harold where everyone can voice their love for him and his family can show him how much everyone

loves and misses him,” said Paserchia.

Kalan said that, when she told Dinzes he was on Facebook, he replied, “You put me on the machine? You’ll have to show me how that works.” Today, the Facebook page is used as a memorial to remember Dinzes.

Leinberger and Dinzes have impacted Montclair State despite their age.

“People think senior citizens don’t do much, but our students are sitting in board meetings, talking about why things need to be more affordable for the younger students and they’re challenging the professors sometimes on why they think policy isn’t fair sometimes,” said Smith-Washington.

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Mad Style at Montclair State: A Fashion Column By Carlie Madlinger

Photo courtesy of Sadiq Trusty

Montclair State alum Sadiq Trusty is a makeup artist who majored in fashion studies.

Montclair State University alum and talented makeup artist Sadiq Trusty is destined to make a positive difference in the world.

“My favorite part about doing makeup is seeing the transformation,” said Trusty, who currently works as a freelance makeup artist and Clinique Consultant at a department

store counter.

The Class of 2016 graduate, who majored in fashion studies and received his certification from the Bobbi Brown Makeup Artistry Program, learned the ins and outs of the industry.

Thanking Professor Ricki Gurtman from the Bobbi Brown Studio, Trusty said, “My makeup artistry certificate courses

helped me understand what the artistry of makeup is really all about.”

Declaring a major can be challenging. However, Trusty knew that fashion studies was the perfect fit for him. “I saw the fashion industry as a way for me to use my creativity and my gift to change people’s lives,” he said.

The skilled 22-year-old has always loved the beauty side of fashion. He explained, “As a little boy I would always stay in the beauty aisles of the drug store just looking at all the ads and products that one person can choose from. I also knew I was creative as well, but I had tried many outlets for my creativity such as singing, drawing, painting and things of that nature, but nothing made me feel as excited as when I played with makeup and beauty products.”

While Trusty didn't start doing makeup until his sophomore year of college, one would think he’s been doing it his entire life.

He began by emulating YouTube videos and fashion magazines, but Trusty said that the Bobbi Brown Makeup Artistry Program in Montclair “shared some of the industry secrets as well as the staples of beauty application and makeup alike.”

“The more times I applied makeup the better I got, and I started to form my own technique and my own look that I wanted to go for and possibly call my own,” he said.

Apart from these programs, Trusty lent his talents to Montclair State fashion shows and was the beauty director of a Montclair State fashion magazine.

While Trusty has already accomplished so much in so little time, he said one of his favorite experiences in the makeup in-

dustry was working for makeup artist Jessica Romano. As a Glam Fairy on the hit show on The Style Network, Romano decided after the show ended to start her own makeup company called Glamour Dolls Makeup.

“Jessica is a ball of fun and a boss that everyone wishes to be and wishes to have. I am so lucky to not only say I got to work with her, but [that] she is still a friend of mine and we keep in touch from time to time," Trusty said. "Interning at her company gave me an inside eye on what it takes to start your own company and shape your own brand. She is an amazing role model."

Whether it’s a fashion show or photo shoot, Trusty said every opportunity he gets to do makeup holds a special place in his heart. “The makeup looks different for each event because simply, in essence, each event is different," he said. "[For] fashion shows, you have to make sure you don’t clash the makeup with the fashion; you have to find the harmony between the two."

Trusty explained, for events like sweet sixteens, he keeps in mind that each person wants something different and they all want to feel and look beautiful. "Making sure they are glowing and glamorous is a must for me," said Trusty.

He also explained how he enjoys editorial photo shoots because he feels as though he can be the most creative in those settings. This is especially the case when he is the one coming up with the looks.

Trusty acknowledged that the artistry of fashion and beauty has impacted his life

greatly and has shaped who he is. “It gave me the opportunity to push my boundaries as far as my comfort zone and it gave me the opportunity to use a gift that I have to put smiles on people’s faces,” he said.

“I know that being a makeup artist is my calling because people gravitated toward me when I became the makeup artist that people know me as today — not like I am a big shot or anything like that,” Trusty laughed.

He believes fashion and beauty are integral components to every individual's life, explaining that “it gives people some kind of way to express themselves—whether it’s through the clothes that they wear, how they style their hair and even how they like to have their makeup done. I think that without the fashion and beauty industry the world would be dreadfully boring.”

With fashion and beauty running through his veins, Trusty plans on launching a YouTube channel, a cosmetics and skincare line for men and women and a charity that gives underprivileged men and women the opportunity to have their makeup done.

“In a nutshell I want to make people feel as beautiful as they look," Trusty said. "I also see myself as a cosmetics brand inhouse artist and traveling all over the world teaching people the artistry of makeup.”

“My fashion tip for Montclair State students is to continue to wear whatever makes you happy," Trusty said. "We have the freedom as a people to express ourselves through the clothes we wear.”

Mad Style Advice Carlie: Makeup tip?

Sadiq: Don’t be afraid of color. It’s just makeup — if you don’t like it you can always remove it. That’s why makeup remover has been invented!

C: Skin care tip?

S: Cleanse, clarify and moisturize. These are the key ingredients to Clinique's three-step system, and it truly makes a difference in your skin. And do not forget to put on sunscreen every day. Even if you don’t see the sun, it can still cause damage.

C: The best casual and party look for the winter season?

S: Casual look: a simple wing or smoked-out eyeliner with a deep and dark lip. Party look: I think a glitter eye with wispy lashes and a nude lip is so beautiful, because I love glitter.

C: Advice for people who want to improve at doing makeup?

S: Continue to try. If you really love doing makeup, keep it up. If you realize that it isn’t for you, then continue to find your creative outlet, but never give up!

C: Favorite makeup brand?

S: Urban Decay hands down. That brand emulates everything I aspire to be as a person and an artist. That brand is daring, edgy, free-spirited and they don’t hold back.

Sadiq Trusty dressed as "pop art male” for Halloween last year.

Photo courtesy of Sadiq Trusty

A photo of Montclair State student Lashell Bunion from one of the many photo shoots Trusty has done.

Photo courtesy of Sadiq Trusty

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A Guide to Gluten-Free Options on and off Campus

A gluten-free cinnamon roll with a coconut glaze from Plum Bakery on Glenridge Avenue.

Dominique Evans Assistant Copy Editor According to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, one percent of Americans have celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that interferes with how the body adsorbs nutrients from food. The only way to treat celiac disease is to maintain a gluten-free diet.

Gluten is a substance found in grains, such as wheat, that gives foods like dough the elastic textures to stretch and maintain their shape. While Celiac disease is still diagnosed sparingly, around 18 million Americans have non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS).

Dealing with celiac disease or NCGS as a college student can be challenging. Finding good food on and off campus between classes, work and activities isn’t always easy. Luckily,

Montclair State University and Montclair Township’s glutenfree options are growing.

If you aren’t in the mood to leave campus and don’t want to wait on a Tapingo delivery, an omelet from the Red Hawk Diner is a safe bet. With the simple request of no toast, their omelets become a gluten-free heaven. If you’re not into eggs, a nice salad is also safe bet.

If you find yourself between classes in Blanton Hall, a bowlwich or lettucewich from Which Wich can provide you with a substantial lunch; just make sure to inquire about their dressings.

While studying in the library, a salad from Café Diem can be ordered or picked up in their refrigerated section for a quick bite. As a reward for your great study habits, you can also pick up one of their gluten-free brownies.

A student is provided with gluten-free food options at Sam's Place.

These are just a few of the gluten-free options on campus, and more may be added soon.

Just over 80 percent of undergraduate students who voted in the Student Government Association were in favor of adding a plant-based and gluten free section at either Sam's Place or Freeman Dining Hall.

If you have the time and are feeling adventurous, there are a few off-campus hotspots for gluten-free eats as well.

Every Red Hawk knows Six Brothers Diner, and the establishment knows how to treat customers with celiac disease or NCGS. If you start your dining experience off by informing your server of your needs, they will give you a gluten-free menu. On the menu, you will find breakfast, lunch and dinner options that are both delicious and gluten-free. They also accept Red Hawk Dol-

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lars, which makes their turkey burger much more tempting to order.

A little further from campus, The Spot offers its patrons a non-GMO and gluten-free menu. Even more convenient, The Spot is located right on Walnut Street where the Montclair train stops off, making it accessible for student who don’t drive, but want to get off campus for a meal. The fact that they accept Red Hawk Dollars makes their Parmesan truffle fries college budget-friendly.

You can double up on plums in Montclair with a bakery on Glenridge Avenue and a restaurant on Park Avenue. Plum On Park allows customers to make any of their menu options gluten-free. With dishes like grilled steak skewers and zucchini spaghetti, Plum On Park has a little something for everyone. If you’re in the

mood for something sweet, Plum Bakery has a multitude of gluten free treats to choose from. With cinnamon buns to die for and fresh bread loaves for sandwiches, Plum Bakery makes sure that you don’t miss out on any baked goods just because you can’t handle grains. Both plum establishments have very specific hours of operation so be sure to look them up or give them a call before heading over.

While living with food allergies can be difficult to manage, it can also push you into trying new dishes and places you wouldn’t otherwise. This list and Montclair State makes eating gluten-free that much easier. That being said, always look out for cross contamination warnings at all food establishments.

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Help Wanted CLASSIFIEDS Looking for After-School Help? Babysitters? Part-Timers?

Place your Classified Ad right here in The Montclarion. Low one-time Rate & Extended exposure. Proven Results. Book your classified NOW! For info Email: MontclarionAdSales@ gmail.com or call Don Spielvogel (973) 655-5237 or (215) 860-5533 CHILDCARE / DRIVER NEEDED FOR UPPER MONTCLAIR FAMILY Seeking a responsible, reliable person to pick up two (busy!) middle school children from school in Montclair, and drive them to their various sports and lessons, walk our friendly Labrador, and help with errands. Must have reliable car, good driving record, and strong references. Nonsmoking home.

Can be for 1, 2 or 3 afternoons a week, 2:30pm to approx. 7pm.

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P/T SITTER/HOMEWORK HELP FOR TEENS, AFTER SCHOOL, MONTCLAIR Looking for a smart, reliable, fun after-school sitter for our two teens (13 & 15). We need someone Mon– Fri from around 3-5:30 (hours can be a bit flexible) to drive them to & from various after-school activities / appointments. You will also need to help motivate the 8th grader with attention issues to do his homework.

Exp. w /algebra, and other middle school subjects a big plus. We are 5 minutes from MSU & have a third floor living area we would exchange for childcare. We will also pay hourly or some combination, if that’s your preference. References and experience required.

Will exchange for room/third floor of house, or hourly pay! Close to MSU. Please email me at KerriHK@yahoo.com.

$15-20 / HR, BEFORE or AFTER SCHOOL, DRIVING SITTER, LIVINGSTON Seeking responsible care for two children (age 3 & 6). Monday to Friday, 7:00 am-9:00 am to assist with breakfast, light cleanup & getting the kids to school. On some workday afternoons, we may need someone from 3:30 – 5:30 pm to pick-up from school, light snacks, homework assist, driving to local sports & supervision of play. Must have own car with a clean driving record. Experience preferred & a reference(s) required.

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WITH A RENOWNED ARTIST?, MONTCLAIR Looking for a student of the Fine Arts to assist in the home studio $15-20 / HR, AFTER SCHOOL BABY SITTER FOR 12 & 10 & warehouse of an artist, author, playwright, filmmaker relocating from NYC to Montclair. Schedule is flexible, but looking for availYR OLD, MONTCLAIR Montclair family is seeking a reliable after-school nanny / ability approx. 15 hours / week. Salary is negotiable. Duties would sitter – 3:00-8:00 PM (some flexibility). Job includes picking include photographing & cataloguing paintings, computer work , up kids from school and/or driving to activities or play dates, transcribing scripts, assisting in studio, and in production of digital interview show. Must be tech savvy (Mac), personable, efficient meal planning and preparation for kids, keeping kitchen clean, helping kids with homework & doing their chores,light and have a passion for the arts! Start date August 1st.

Please forward resume and cover to info@modat.tv and please use kid laundry. May include occasional errands related to kids, scheduling play dates, etc. Need own car with clean driving “JRP JOB” in subject line. record. Looking for someone who is well organized, responsible and fun. $15 / HR, P/T BABYSITTER, GLEN RIDGE We’re looking for a part-time babysitter for our 20-month-old son.

Start: ASAP Email: Bigb@siteny.com Ideal hours are 3 to 6 pm, Mon-Thurs. Start ASAP. Looking for a fun & energetic person to play with my son while I run errands, MAKE EXTRA MONEY, MONTCLAIR etc. Must be able to provide own transportation. Education Major Looking to Make EXTRA $$$ No Base, great commissions.

Connect us with new potential companies wanting Tech a big plus. If interested, please email Ashley: Ashley.A.Owen@gmail.com.

Service & Solutions. Interested?

Send Resume & Cover Letter to: Earnextracash@jmor.com.

SEEKING EDUCATION STUDENT, P/T SITTER, MONTCLAIR Want to pick a seasoned teacher’s brain while caring for her LOOKING FOR INTERNS, PAID & UNPAID, MONTCLAIR children in her home? Energetic, sensible, and pretty fun sitter Looking for paid & unpaid Interns to do Social Media Market- needed for part time work. No driving required, but must provide ing! And office mailings. If interested send Cover Letter and own transportation to & from the house. We are within walking distance of the Train. Guaranteed 10 hours a week but may be Resume to Internships@Jmor.com. more as agreed upon.

Email: Laurenq.Griffin@gmail.com.

DATE NIGHT/AFTER-SCHOOL SITTER NEEDED, UPPER MONTCLAIR Seeking an occasional sitter for my 11-year-old son, especially $15/HR, AFTER PRESCHOOL & EARLY EVENING CHILD CARE, BLOOMFIELD Saturday evenings (usually 6-8:30) and some weekdays Monday to Friday; 2.30 to 5.30 pm, Start Date: Immediate. Looking (flexible) after school (starting around 2:30). I’d love to find for energetic, flexible and upbeat person to take care of our threesomeone upbeat & fun who has experience in education / year old daughter and help out with light housekeeping. Days and working with kids with special needs. Also, my son adores video games & creating computer animation, so an interest in time can be flexible for the right person. Some late evenings – endthose things is a plus! Must be comfortable with cats & dogs ing at 8.30pm – would be necessary after January. Two important requirements: 1. Must have clean driving record and own transport and strong enough to walk our sweet (and strong) French to pick up child from preschool in Montclair; and 2. Must enjoy bebulldog.

Please contact me at vanessavozar@gmail.com. ing with a child, and know how to be super engaging, loving and alert with a three-year old. If interested please email Lauhona: Lauhonaganguly@gmail.com. $120.00 / WK, AFTER-SCHOOL DRIVER NEEDED, MONTCLAIR $20 / HR TUTOR NEEDED, NORTH BERGEN After-school driver needed for our 2 children, ages 13 & 15.

Looking for a tutor, for my 13 year old daughter in 8th grade. Won$120 / week – All driving is local – to and from activities, some of which change weekly. Must have own car and clean derful personality very easy going. Proficiency in math and science preferred. Start ASAP. Hours are flexible, and travel to North driving record, be super responsible and flexible. Driving Bergen on River Road may be necessary, however all is workable, needed for entire school year. If interested, please email: including days of week or weekends. Twice a week or three times abramsliza@gmail.com a week, whatever works best. At least 2 hours to 3 each session.

AFTER-SCHOOL BABYSITTER NEEDED, MONTCLAIR Email: Flopezca@yahoo.com.

After school sitter needed starting mid-Sept for our 10 yearold daughter. Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri, 3-6 pm. Responsibilities PART TIME RECEPTIONIST/TECHNICIAN NEEDED, CLIFTON include: School pick up, light help with homework, prepare NJ Eyes in Clifton is looking for a friendly, outgoing, quick learner dinner, and drive (incl. carpool) to gymnastics practice in Woodland Park. Sitter must have own car and clean driving to work part time in our Optometrist Office. Evenings & Saturday hours a must. Optical sales and help will be needed also. $10 an record. If interested, please email: Edinajung@gmail.com. hour. Email resume to: Info@newjerseyeyes.com or call: (973) 777-9296.

AFTERNOON SITTER, GLEN RIDGE We are seeking an afternoon sitter 3 days/week, Tuesday, P/T CHILDCARE, VERONA Thursday and Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. We have three We are a warm and friendly family living in Verona and seeking children, 11, 8, 4 and a dog. Sitter must be able to drive & have a clean driving record. childcare for our sweet 1 year old boy. We occasionally need help with our 5 & 7 year old children as well. Hours are flexible but we Afternoons will consist of homework help, driving to activities, occasional playdates and tidying up. If you are interested, need a consistent, regular schedule with 3-4 hour blocks starting in January. Need occasional help in December too. You must be please email: Lonergana@gtlaw.com. comfortable engaging children and you must be reliable and on time. Please email me your availability and a little about yourself $200 / WEEK AFTER-SCHOOL SITTER, MONTCLAIR if interested.

Seeking an After-School Sitter Beginning 9/12, Mon, Wed, Thurs, 3-6 pm w / flexibility. Responsibilities include: Receiv- Email: Marshahabib@gmail.com. ing 10 year-old from school van that drops at our home, Overseeing homework, Occasional driving to after school $15-20 / HR, MOTHER’S HELPER / OCCASIONAL BABYSITactivities for 10 year-old & siblings, 17 & 14. Walking distance TER, UPPER MONTCLAIR to MSU. Good opportunity for education students interested Seeking energetic & reliable person with a flexible schedule to help in working with children with learning disabilities. care for our 8 month old daughter. The position would begin imEmail: Pamelagoldsteen@gmail.com. mediately and would entail watching her in our home while I am there. We would need someone 2-3 days a week for approx. 3-5 $200.00 / WK – AFTER SCHOOL BABYSITTER NEEDED, hours a day. There will also be occasional overnight help needed.

Start: ASAP! Experience with infants and references required.

MONTCLAIR Need an after school sitter starting Sept. 13 for our three Education Major a plus!

Email resume to: Greta.veledevilla@gmail.com. children ages 3-1/2 – 5. Tues – Thurs, 3-6 pm. You will drive our minivan to pick them up from school. Looking for someone very reliable.

Please email: kgrayrock@gmail.com. $200 per week.

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AFTER-SCHOOL SITTER, GLEN RIDGE We’re looking for an after-school sitter Monday–Friday 3 – 6:30pm / Can be 4 days a week for the right candidate. Responsibilities include, picking up kids from school, helping with homework and driving them to their after-school activities. Must be “dog friendly”. Two kids, 8 & 6 years old.

Email: ceng01@gmail.com

$15 / HR, BABYSITTER NEEDED, SPRING / SUMMER, CLIFTON Reliable & responsible sitter needed for 3 children and a small dog; M-W-F from 3 -7:30pm. Must have own car. Duties include: After-school pick-up, homework help, prepping simple meals, and driving to / from activities.

Contact: Blayneybreakers@gmail.com.

$15 / HR, AFTER-SCHOOL & EARLY EVENING CHILD CARE, MONTCLAIR Monday- Thursday, 2 – 6:30 pm, Start date – ASAP… Looking for energetic, flexible and upbeat person to manage my house in the afternoons. Three great kids (middle school & high school) who need meals & driving to practices & other activities.

Household duties include laundry and light housekeeping.

Located in convenient part of Montclair. Promise – you will love the kids! If interested, please call or text Nancy at (973) 757-5554.

WORKOUT WHILE GETTING PAID!, CALDWELL This job is a full day position, working from 8 am to approx. 5 pm. Superior Cleaning, LLC is looking for engaged, motivated students. We are a small business with openings for house cleaners & team managers. It’s a therapeutic way to work out and we are constantly engaging and training employees. It’s a great way to earn extra cash on your free days. We don’t work nights or weekends and we will work around your school schedule.

Call: (973) 575-3309 for application info!

$15 / HR, BABYSITTER, MONTCLAIR Looking for a reliable, responsible & energetic sitter for our 21 month-old son. Two afternoons per week (days flexible) while we are home, and potential for other occasional days & nights. Experience with infants & toddlers a must. Immediate start. Please email your information to: Lauren1039@mac.com.

$15/HOUR AFTER-SCHOOL SITTER, MONTCLAIR We are looking for a sitter for our two children (ages 7 & 10) for after-school hours (3:30 – 5:30 pm) Mon, Wed, Thurs & Friday. Responsibilities include school pick-up in Montclair, transportation to after-school activities, and overseeing homework. We are looking for someone who has own car, clean driving record and is fun, reliable, and trustworthy. If interested, please e-mail: emily_zelner@yahoo.com.

AFTER-SCHOOL SITTER, LIVINGSTON We’re looking for an after-school sitter for our 2 kids (8 &11) Monday–Friday 2:30 – 6 pm starting in January. Responsibilities include: Picking up kids from school, Helping with homework & driving them to their after-school activities. Sitter must have own car and clean driving record. To apply or for more information, Email: jnightnyc@yahoo.com.

WAITER / WAITRESS POSITION, VERONA Zaferon Grill, a new American Bistro located in Verona, NJ is seeking qualified Waiters or Waitresses to join our small professional team, working with up-market clientele in a friendly environment. This can be a full-time or a part-time position Monday-Sunday. If you have 2 years of experience, great work ethics, excellent communication skills, positive attitude and professional approach, we would love to receive your resume at: snelson@zaferon.com. $15-$20 / HR, P/T BABYSITTER NEEDED FOR NORTH CALDWELL FAMILY, ASAP! Perfect job for earning extra cash before your classes even start for the day! Looking for a responsible, energetic & reliable babysitter for our two great boys, ages 7 & 4. Hours are 7:30 am – 9 am on Tuesday & Thursday mornings. Responsibilities include: Helping the children get dressed, brush teeth, preparing breakfast & driving them to school (North Caldwell & Caldwell). Must have experience with children. Please call or text Allison if interested: (917) 902-4124. $15-$20 / HR RUSSIAN SPEAKING NANNY, MONTCLAIR (FLEXIBLE TERMS) We are looking for a Russian speaking nanny who can look after our two children in Montclair. Start date could be some time in January. We are somewhat flexible about times / days / etc. and could consider full day or part day (afternoons) 4 or 5 days a week, and possibly even live-in (might suit a student).

Children are 7 & 1. Responsibilities would include collecting 7 y.o. from school, collecting 1 y.o. from childcare (if part-day), looking after children at home – preparing their meals, feeding them, playing with them, speaking Russian to them. Some light housework, e.g. children’s laundry, helping them clean their rooms, put toys away, etc. Optionally driving them to various things, e.g. ballet class. Would also consider a housekeeper / nanny combination to do the above plus some housework – cleaning / cooking / shopping / etc. Must have experience, references. Happy to consider student / young adult through to older applicants. Email: mark.x.nelson@gmail.com or call (469) 907-9250. $15+ / HR, AFTER-SCHOOL BABYSITTING, SHORT HILLS Tuesday – Thursday, 2:30-5:30 pm and Friday 9:00am – 2:00pm, Start date – ASAP. Looking for energetic, flexible & upbeat person to help take care of our two adorable boys (ages 5 & 7).

We will need someone who will play with the kids, help with homework as well as drive to & from school and to some after school activities (all locally). You will need your own car & have a cleaning driving record. Located in convenient part of Short Hills. Promise – you will not be sorry, they are the best! If interested, please call Quinn: (917) 414-2230.

BABYSITTER, VARIOUS HOURS, SHORT HILLS We are looking for a responsible, friendly, fun, energetic babysitter for our 6-year-old son. Responsibilities include pick-ups/ drop-offs from school & activities, play dates, meal preparation, homework help. Candidates must have their own car & insurance with a clean driving record. Please be a fan of outdoor activities and games. Arts and crafts lovers are strongly encouraged to apply! Hours needed range from 3 p.m. to 6 or 7 p.m. during the week.

Email Debbie: dmccarthy@KoboProductsInc.com.

LEARN ARABIC (STANDARD & COLLOQUIAL) $19 / HR , FIRST HOUR FREE! I want to help people learn a new language to find out the beauty of different cultures around the world. Born in Egypt, I have a BA in Economics,& a Graduate study in Economic Dev. from Alexandria University, Egypt. I have been working in Sales & Marketing for Minolta & ABdick Co. in Egypt, Saudi Arabia & Dubai, and I worked with Kodak in the US for 17 years. Recently I got The (CCTAFL ) Certificate from AUC . Call / Text (862) 777-0832 or Email: Sabryrsoliman@gmail.com. $15 / HR, SPRING / SUMMER BABYSITTER NEEDED, GLEN RIDGE Seeking a reliable & responsible sitter for 2 children. Our current MSU sitter is going home for the summer so we are looking for a new sitter to start week of May 15th. Spring hours M-F from 2:30 – 6:30 pm. Summer hours 20-30 hours a week depending on summer camp schedule. Must have clean driving record and dog friendly. Duties include: After-school pick-up, homework help, and driving to / from activities. Contact: Ceng01@gmail.com.

ROOM RENTALS & PARKING SEEKING FEMALE GRAD STUDENT, MONTCLAIR Seeking Female Graduate student to share house, 1 mile from University. Private Loft Bedroom, Lots of space, backyard, off street parking. Avail.3/1/17. Small dog, cat O.K. $700 + utilities. Contact Donna: (973) 714-5501 or dbrenner7295@ gmail.com.

SAVE $$$ – ROOM RENTALS ACROSS FROM MSU Female students: Summer and / or Fall Room Rentals 2016 school year. Furnished – across from campus. Internet included. Singles or shared. Available June & Sept. Call: (973) 778-1504.

OFF-STREET PARKING Reasonable Off-Street Parking, M-F. Only 3 mins. walk to MSU Bridge & Shuttle! Call (973) 819-0334, Sun-Sat, 5am-8pm ONLY. ROOM FOR RENT, MONTCLAIR Wonderful attic room for rent on the 3rd level of a beautiful house in Montclair. Close to downtown & 3 train stations.

Great for Students! We are a 4 person family and have parking & laundry included! Rent is $920 with utilities and internet.

Some furniture available if desired. Please contact me at: Moonbearxo@gmail.com.

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Montclair State’s Blank Canvas

anvas is one of the most important tools at Montclair State University. It’s there to make academic interactions between students and professors easier. It was intended to be used as a multifunctional tool in which students can contact other students and professors with ease, submit assignments at their convenience and find necessary information about assignments and their classes with a couple clicks. While Canvas has proven itself to be a convenient tool — many professors have chosen to not utilize it.

The most inconvenient part is that there are professors who do not post grades on Canvas. Instead of posting grades for each assignment, students just get

their midterm and final grades.

Maybe the professor requires conferences with each student.

These methods work fine for some professors and classes, especially classes where the professor only has four or five assignments the entire semester. However, for classes with weekly, or daily, assignments, most students want to know their grades as they go along.

Keeping track of progress is easier that way.

Not only that, but the peace of mind that comes with knowing exactly where you stand in a class is something important to a student’s academic progression. It’s a visible manifestation of hard work, or it can be an indicator that something is wrong.

When a professor decides that he or she does not want to input grades in Canvas, this decision makes it harder for students to gauge their progress.

Of course, students could guess their grades based on what they think their performance has been, but it would simply be easier to know for sure. Montclair State utilizes Canvas so that students do not have to guess their grades.

Having grades readily available helps prevent grading mistakes. If a professor has made a mistake, a student can quickly alert them, which prevents prolonged grade discrepancies.

Mistakes would be caught immediately and handled then and there, rather than after the

semester is over.

These problems are not new territory for students who remember previously using Blackboard for grades. This continued misuse of technology means professors need to be taught how to use Canvas.

Even if they only learn how to utilize the functions on Canvas a couple at a time.

None of this is to say that professors do not care about their students or that Montclair State has failed in their technological management. Instead, it only means that if Montclair State put a little more effort into teaching their professors how to use Canvas, the efficiency of academic interaction between professors and students would

increase, and there would be happier students.

Montclair State could require that a couple staff members in each department learn how to use Canvas perfectly so that if a professor needs assistance, they could turn to these staff members without delay. It would also save on the cost of funding a whole training seminar.

However, if they wanted to entertain the idea of a seminar, it could be created for incoming professors to ensure they would be able to use Canvas, and all its features, like discussions, grades, files and syllabus.

Either way, there is still some progress to be made to further enhance Canvas’s effectiveness.

Photo courtesy of Canvas website

Nearing the end of the semester, some students do not have any grades logged on Canvas from their professors.

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Letter to the Editor from the SGA President

The Montclarion’s Coverage of Sanctuary Campus Bill was Biased

Emily Rovner| The Montclarion

The Montclarion published three articles regarding the sanctuary campus bill.

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am writing to you to address multiple concerns Matthew B. Lerman with the SGA President past two issues of The Montclarion, which both featured the Student Government Association of Montclair State University, Inc. (SGA). The articles discuss the bill that was brought to the SGA Legislature to recommend to the University Administration to adopt policies that were in line with, and declare Montclair State University a sanctuary campus. The articles not only came off biased toward one side, but they also had incorrect information. In this letter, I will address the inconsistencies in both articles, as well as the lack of comments from members of the SGA. I hope this clarifies the

events that occurred.

I want to start by clarifying what the bill was intended for.

As was put out in a survey to the undergraduate population, the bill was merely a recommendation to the university. As a corporation, the SGA does not have the power to adopt university policies or declare the university a sanctuary campus.

However, on page 11 of issue 20 of The Montclarion, it states: “Against the will of the Montclair State community, the SGA anonymously voted against the bill, which would have made Montclair State the first official sanctuary campus in New Jersey.” This statement is not only misleading, but also incorrect.

I want to summarize the events that occurred throughout the two-week process. The bill was brought to a discussion on March 15, 2017. The legislature felt that they did not have enough information, and were not getting any more informa-

tion from the group of students.

They motioned to not consider the bill at that time. This allowed for them to have an open discussion with Dr. Susan Cole, who was able to answer questions, not necessarily about the pros and cons of becoming a sanctuary campus, but about the impact the declaration would have here at Montclair State.

Between the two meetings, a survey was put out, and although over 70% of the students that voted were in favor of the proposed bill, the 70% came from a total of less than 10% of the entire undergraduate population. On March 22, 2017 the bill was once again discussed on the floor.

Amendments were made to remove the first and second policies, which stated: 1. Montclair State providing unequivocal support of the groups mentioned above and that it designates itself as a

sanctuary campus in order to provide a safe and secure environment for the entire campus community.

2. Montclair State publicly asserting its status as a sanctuary campus by utilizing its autonomy as an educational institution in order to issue a refusal to cooperate with federal officials who seek to deport undocumented students.

Along with other minor amendments (spelling, term clarification, etc.), the bill was called into question, meaning the end of debate and discussion and voting on the bill. A member of the SGA Legislature motioned to vote by secret ballot, which is allowed under Robert’s Rules of Order, and the Legislature voted on the bill. The bill did not receive a 2/3 majority vote, which in turn failed the bill. The bill did not pass; there was no veto to the bill.

I also want to point out the lack of representation from

members of the SGA. Although Gabe Wanissian asked me multiple times throughout the process for comments, I told him that I would be open to any and all questions once the bill process had come to an end. After the bill failed, Wanissian, along with the students who supported the bill, immediately left and did not ask myself or to my knowledge, any other members of the SGA any questions, as evidenced by the March 23 article.

This lack of thorough reporting from Wanissian produced a one-sided article.

Moving forward, it is my hope that The Monclarion not only stay true to its mission statement of “reporting and publishing stories integral to the interests of the Montclair State University campus community,” report fairly and free of bias, and also will hold its members to a higher standard of journalism.

Chris Christie Bridging Out Embattled New Jersey Governor Puts his Focus into the War On Drugs

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h e last few years have found New Jersey Governor Chris Nicholas Christie in Da Silva Columnist really hot water. Ever since the Bridgegate scandal of 2013, the governor has found himself in a swarm of controversy from which he has been unable to escape. The whole scandal has been seen by many as the primary reason why his bid for the Republican nomination in the 2016 presidential campaign went up in smoke.

In addition to the citizen’s complaint of misconduct filed against him now hanging over his head, the governor is not going to be able to move past this issue any time soon.

If the allegations of him being aware of what was going on

are true, then he absolutely deserves everything that has happened to him since. Since the system is rightfully run on the notion of innocent until proven guilty, we will just have to wait and see if anything comes out of these new charges filed against him. However, even if Christie does not end up getting any actual punishment, the damage to his once respectable reputation has been done.

So it could not have come at a better time for the embattled New Jersey governor to hear the news that he has been appointed by President Donald Trump in a senior leadership role in the fight against opioid addiction. Christie has been outspoken in the past about his personal opposition to drug abuse. There is even footage online of Christie getting emotional when talking about losing a good friend to drug addiction.

So it had to be somewhat satis-

fying for the governor to hear that he has been appointed by the president himself to take on a leading role for a cause that he cares about.

However, there is a possibility that there may be more in this appointment than just the chance to fight a noble cause.

Even after Christie dropped out of the presidential race back in February, he moved quickly to endorse then-candidate Trump.

Many saw this as a calculated attempt on Christie’s part to weasel his way into getting a position on the Trump administration.

Despite Christie publicly endorsing the eventual Republican nominee and winner of the 2016 presidential election, Trump ultimately did not offer a position to the New Jersey governor. There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that the Bridgegate scandal may have played the most pivotal role in

Trump’s decision.

So Christie had to be grinning from ear to ear when he found out that he had been given some sort of position of power Trump. Even though Christie probably would have aspired for a higher position of power within the Trump administration, I think he is very happy to have Trump hand him an offer at all after everything that has happened.

I do not blame Christie for being happy with that because any politician would run at the opportunity to be appointed to some sort of position by the president of the United States.

Yet, given how transparent Christie’s attempts to get himself a higher political position came off, the whole promotion appears more like an impatient child finally getting what he wants, rather than a humble man earning a position through his hard work.

What also has to be taken into consideration is how Christie will likely use this war on drugs as a means of damage control for his wounded reputation. By standing up for a cause many people want to see being taken on, Christie is getting an easy opportunity to win himself a lot of positive publicity.

Whether or not Christie will pull off this Hail Mary attempt at a redemption story remains to be seen. Yet, if the charges against him are dropped and he manages to make positive waves in the war on drugs, Christie could mend the bridge between himself and the public who feel he betrayed them.

Nicholas Da Silva, a journalism major, is in his third year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

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Montclair State Students to Show Short Films at Festival in Cuba

A still from Peter Chapman’s silent film “The Strings of Things,” which was selected to screen at the Montclair Film Festival last year and will be shown at the International Videoarte Festival of Camaguey, Cuba.

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Students from various departments in the College of the Arts at Montclair State University will be travelling to Cuba from April 3 to 9 to attend the International Videoarte Festival of Camaguey, Cuba. They will be interacting with filmmakers from all over the world, as well as attending discussion panels.

One of the highlights will be the showing of two experimental films by Montclair State students Peter Chapman and William Monahan. Experimental films explore universal truths and contain metaphors and open-ended concepts.

“The point of it is, if I show [the film] to someone in America and I show it to someone from a different country, they both make up their own concept to it but their conclusions are kind of similar,” Chapman explained.

Chapman, a film major, will be showing his experimental film, “The Strings of Things.”

It was selected to screen at the renowned Montclair Film Festival last year under the category “New Visions from Montclair State University.” The film is about a young man who routinely puts hand-written notes inside his empty alcohol bottles and ties them to a tree in a mid-

dle of a field as a way to sulk his sorrows away.

Film major Monahan will also be showing his experimental film entitled “i, u, we, us, this” at the film festival in Camaguey. He is excited for the trip. “I am always looking for new opportunities to share my work and gain a new understanding of my work based on how it is perceived by an audience,” he said.

Monahan’s film investigates the idea that the human experience surpasses time, race and setting. He used clips from 17 different films and accompanied them with short texts that he wrote. The texts set dates, and express a feeling or circumstance that match with the action on screen.

Professor Beverly Peterson, one of the faculty members leading the trip to Cuba, initiated the trip. She attended the International Videoarte Festival in 2015 and 2016, where she always met up with Diana Rosa Perez Legon and Jorge Luis Santana Perez who have been guests at the Montclair State Film Forums several times.

According to Peterson, after U.S.-Cuban relations started defrosting in 2015, visas for educational trips to Cuba have become less restrictive. ”Everyone told us we wouldn’t have been able to go before [the

re-establishment of U.S.-Cuba ties],” she said.

Peterson decided to take students to the festival this year because she thinks it opens up the world to them and will “let them realize that the world is a much, much bigger place than New Jersey or the east coast or whatever it is they define themselves.”

She believes that traveling at a young age, especially while in college, changes how students approach school. “I think that’s very important,” she added.

Peterson will also be showing parts of her current project at the festival: a virtual reality documentary. Her film was inspired by her mother, while she told Peterson about her childhood memories. The viewer goes through a house full of memories and enters different worlds. For example, at one point, the viewer goes underwater.

Wendy Gilbert-Simon, the short-term study abroad adviser at the Global Education Center, came up with the budget, wrote the program description and managed the applications as well as the student orientations for the trip. She thinks the Cuba trip is special in a sense that “people have not traveled to Cuba very much.” She continued, “It is still unknown territory to most people.”

Photo courtesy of Peter Chapman

Like Peterson, Gilbert-Simon expects students to get a lot out of the trip. In her words, she hopes it will “open their eyes to

different cultures and different ways of thinking, and to rethink their own cultures and their own ways of thinking.”

Laila Abuelhawa (L) and Nathalie Tilley (R) will be going to Cuba and attending the film festival.

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Forum Gets Advance Screening of Campus-Centered Dance Film Diego Coya Staff Writer

Doug Elkins, an award-winning director and choreographer, gave a presentation at the weekly film forum at Montclair State University. He was joined

by Ben Wolf, Tony Pemberton and Natalie Romero, all of whom were part of his short film, “A Hundred Indecisions.”

The world premiere of his film is set for April 20 at the Alexander Kasser Theater, but the forum received an advance screening, making them the first audience to ever see the film.

Afterward, the forum viewed a documentary called “Can You Doug It,” which provided a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Elkins’ short film.

The short film was entirely filmed on campus, and included clips of buildings like University Hall, the Student

Center, the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences and Dickson Hall. A lot of the actors in the film were Montclair State students who showcased their dancing skills.

The forum, however, was very different from other forums, because “A Hundred Indecisions” is not a typical film with storytelling, dialogue or plot.

It’s a bunch of students who are telling the story and spreading themes through dance. The film was about 11 minutes long, and the director, along with the rest of the cast, conveyed the themes in a very unique way.

After that film was over, the director gave an introduction of who he was, what he’s done in his career, and how his practice of capoeira, a martial art, helped a lot in his career.

Elkins has taught and choreographed extensively in the U.S. and Europe, and has created

Participants from Elkins’ “A Hundred Indecisions” spoke at the film forum at Montclair State University.

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original work for a number of university dance companies.

Elkins explained that he earned a reputation from critics for his effortless melding of numerous dialects of dance movement languages.

The documentary, “Can You Doug It,” was about 18 minutes long, and showed the obstacles that the actors went through while filming. It also showed how grateful and thankful the cast was for the opportunity to work with Elkins. Many described Elkins as hardworking, passionate and funny.

After the documentary was over, the panelists talked about the filming and answered any questions that the forum had.

The presentation was brought to us by Peak Performances, and there will be events on campus from April 20 to 23 showcasing work from Doug Elkins as well a commentary.

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Student Artist Profile:

Asher Sosinsky

Asher Sosinsky is a senior filmmaking major and is planning to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in May 2017.

Q: When you did you start filming movies?

A: I actually didn’t start making movies until I threw together a film to apply to the filmmaking program here. When I was young I’d always make stupid videos like any other kid but it wasn’t until college that I really started making films.

Q: When and why did you decide to pursue it as a career?

A: After being admitted to Montclair State University with an undeclared major at first, I immediately took into consideration other majors. My dad actually suggested the film major and convinced me to apply.

As a musician, I was hesitant because I knew nothing about film and had no experience in it, but then decided I didn’t want to study what I already knew and was familiar with. If I’m going to be spending thousands of dollars in tuition I might as well learn something new, right?

Q: What experiences have you had filming?

A: In the last four years I’ve directed four short films, produced seven, and written over twenty screenplays.

Q: What have you learned through being a filmmaker?

A: Being a filmmaker has taught

me more than I really thought it ever would. It’s helped me understand the human experience and connect with people on a much deeper level. I’ve learned how to work and lead crews and collaborate with many different filmmakers. It’s so cliche but I could probably go on forever about what filmmaking has taught me in the last four years.

Q: What is your biggest motivation?

A: My biggest motivation would honestly have to be a successful future. I set high standards for myself and refuse to let myself fall short. I believe that the only way to succeed in life is to work smarter, not harder.

Q: How has Montclair State University fostered you as an artist?

A: I’ve found a second home at Montclair State University, especially among the film community. It’s a small enough community where everyone in my year knows each other and is always willing to help one another out. I’ve met some of my best friends in this program and they’ve helped me create my best work and become the best artist I can be. The professors have encouraged me to create amazing work and push myself in everything I do. I owe Susan Skoog, Roberta Friedman and Karl Nussbaum my life.

Q: Who are your biggest supporters?

Asher Sosinsky posing for a photograph with a film camera.

A: My biggest supporters are by far my family. My father does everything and I can never thank him enough. Between picking me up every weekend to go home freshman year (living in Blanton Hall was the worst experience of my life), encouraging me to join the filmmaking program and helping me with all of my films (including editing my senior thesis film), he truly is my biggest supporter.

Q: Who are your biggest inspirations?

Asher Sosinsky on set for one of his student films.

Photo courtesy of Chantel Erin

A: My biggest inspirations are also my family... how cliche.

This May, my mother will be graduating from college after going back six years ago, part-time, while juggling jobs, committees, leadership and the hardest job of all, being a

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mother. This past month, my sister not only was entered in all twelve categories for state championships for forensics and acting competitions, but placed in five, took home first place for dramatic monologue and won MVP for the entire championship.

Q: What’s your latest project?

A: My latest project is a short experimental romantic drama called “Cherry” that I will be shooting in mid-May. I’m extremely excited for this film because it’s the first film my new production company will be producing, as well as my first non-student film. I wrote the screenplay and will be directing, producing and acting in it as a directing challenge. Look out for the IndieGoGo page that’ll be launched soon!

New Track from Alt-Rock Legends Weezer Upsets Fans Alex Valdes Staff Writer

Hot on the heels of The White Album, Weezer has released a new single. It’s called “Feels Like Summer,” and people are pretty mad about it. Gone is the power pop sound found on the band’s past two releases.

On “Back to the Shack,” the lead single from 2014’s Everything Will be Alright in the End, frontman Rivers Cuomo made a number of promises to weary fans.

“Sorry guys, I didn’t realize that I needed you so much / I thought I’d get a new audience, I forgot that disco sucks.”

He seemed to be through with genre experimentation and ful-

ly set on returning to and sticking with the familiar alt-rock formula. For a short period, that was the case.

The White Album, released last year, delivered on that promise. Its sunny lead single “King of the World” was and continues to be celebrated for its fresh take on the sound that they established on the Blue album way back in 1994. “Thank God for Girls” had Rivers attempting some weird whiteboy rap kind of thing, but ultimately, it was just as solid. Fans were relieved; this was what they’d wanted for years now.

The old Weezer was back.

That contentedness didn’t last long, reverting to revulsion upon the release of “Feels

Like Summer.” Go look at the music video’s YouTube comment thread if you want a laugh—angry fanboy vitriol everywhere, which makes sense.

The song completely breaks the aforementioned promise that “Shack” made. Everyone, including myself, was expecting more alt-rock goodness. This slickly-produced auto-tuned sound was a surprise. They haven’t sounded this electropoppy since that infamous track, “Can’t Stop Partying,” on their equally infamous album Raditude.

That’s not to say that the new single is a bad song, but unlike that garbage fire disaster, this song is competent— competently written, arranged

and performed. It’s—dare I say it—a really great song. It easily could have been a flop, like so many of their previous endeavors in radio-friendly sounds, but it comes off as much more confident and self-assured. It’s primed for beach trip playlists, full of catchy, MGMT-esque hooks, and Rivers sounds uncharacteristically cool and cocky, if a bit aided by pitch correcting software.

So why the backlash? Perhaps all the negativity it’s getting stems from fear brought about

by Raditude. Oh no, they’ve done the pop thing before, and look how it turned out. I don’t think there’s anything to worry about.

Is “Feels Like Summer” an in-

dication of what The Black Album (as it’s reportedly called) will sound like? Maybe, but maybe not. “Thank God for Girls” was the first track released ahead of The White Album, and that led everyone to believe we were in for a postLimp Bizkit Durstian rap-rock nightmare (thank God we weren’t).

Rivers even divulged his plans for The Black Album’s sound last year in an interview with NME. “I think it’s going to maybe be like Beach Boys gone bad,” he said. God only knows what “Beach Boys gone bad” would even sound like, but what a concept that is. The Black Album is slated to release sometime this summer.

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No, No ‘Power Rangers’ Glenn King Staff Writer

I’ll be the first to admit, I was never really a huge Power Rangers fan as a kid. Sure, I watched a couple of episodes here and there, but I found the show to be very campy and ridiculous. It just did not appeal to me. I wasn’t expecting much from the new film adaptation titled “Saban’s Power Rangers.”

I went on a Friday afternoon and the theater was packed with young children, so I could see the overall hype for the film was high. I thought I would get a grounded retelling, that, although a little campy, was fun and enjoyable to watch. Man, was I wrong.

“Saban’s Power Rangers” is one of the worst films of 2017.

There’s no denying it. There is not one enjoyable second in its 124-minute run time. It is jampacked with cringe-worthy moments and dialogue, dumb and obnoxious characters and a generic storyline. I could tell I was in for a long and painful trip after the prologue ended and we were placed into the modern day and age.

The film opens with a joke about pleasuring a cow sexual-

ly. I wish I was making this up, but I am not. I couldn’t believe something as raunchy and ridiculous as that made it into the final cut. Because children are the main selling point, I would have thought that the writers and people involved with the actual story would try to make it as kid friendly as possible.

The main characters of the film, as I stated before, are dumb and obnoxious. The film is so fast-paced that we don’t really get a chance to fully see what they are really about. We as an audience are placed into their lives and are expected to just get them.

The film has prided itself for being the first blockbuster to feature LGBTQ and autistic superheroes, but the way both are presented is disrespectful and substandard. Without spoiling much, both characters feel fake.

They do not feel like actual people with actual struggles, just fake teenage characters written in a lackluster script.

Speaking of the script, the story is your run-of-the-mill superhero origin story, complete with a dumb training montage to boot. In the first act, the characters find out they are destined for greatness. In the second act

they learn to be great, and in the third act they become great and defeat the big bad villain. It is really nothing special at all and a complete waste of time. Everything about this film is just simply a waste of time.

I don’t think I will be able to recommend this film to anyone. It is not fun, it is not entertaining, and it is not worth spending any money. I wish I could say there were aspects of the film that I liked, but in all honesty I disliked everything.

“Saban’s Power Rangers” is a film that should ultimately be skipped.

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Theatrical release poster of “Power Rangers.”

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‘Ghost In The Shell’ is a Sluggish Snoozefest Bryan Sudfield Staff Writer

Theatrical release poster of “Ghost in the Shell.”

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I am one of the few cinephiles out there who has not seen the original “Ghost in the Shell” movie from 1995. It has been on my watch list for a while, but due to time, I was not able to check it out before the live-action remake was released. The trailers looked exciting and enthralling, as there was a “Blade Runner” meets “RoboCop” vibe that was evident.

Right off the bat, the movie is gorgeous with its outstanding visuals and vibrant cinematography. I adored the look of futuristic Japan and wouldn’t be shocked if the movie gains a Best Visual Effects nomination at next year’s Oscars.

Also, Scarlett Johansson is fantastic as Major. She’s a badass in movies like this, but her performance is also very compelling.

You know what else is com-

pelling? It’s not this movie.

That’s right, folks. I was severely disappointed with this remake of “Ghost in the Shell,” and that is coming from someone that has not even seen the original. Other than the visuals and Johansson’s performance, the rest of the movie was hollow and wooden as a stick you find in the woods.

The direction by “Snow White and the Huntsman” helmer Rupert Sanders was flat, as the tone was all over the place after the first act. It was a drama movie, then an action movie, then a sci-fi movie.

Don’t even get me started on the script, as it’s weak. It’s not the dialogue that’s the problem, as there’s more to be said about incoherent tone of the story. I can’t say if it follows the same beat as the original, but I hear the original storyline is compel-

ling and engrossing.

All the characters, except for Johansson’s Major, were really weak, and it’s sad, especially when you have talent like Juliette Bionche and Michael Pitt added. These characters weren’t fleshed out properly.

When we were supposed to care about them, I didn’t care one bit.

The editing is also extremely sluggish, as the movie made me want to sleep a bunch of times.

I saw the potential that was within this movie. But, with how sloppy “Ghost in the Shell” was put together, it fell down into a pit of garbage. It was not a terrible movie, but it was not very good either. I love Johansson a lot and she definitely tried.

After watching this, I will be checking out the original as soon as possible.

‘Get Out’ Is One of the Best Movies of the Year Diego Coya Staff Writer

“Get Out” is a new horror comedy that was written and directed by Jordan Peele. It stars Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford and Lil Rel Howery.

The film is about Chris (Kaluuya), a young AfricanAmerican, who is in an interracial relationship with his girlfriend Rose (Williams). They decide to go to Rose’s parent’s family estate for the weekend, and things at first seem to be going fine. But as the weekend progresses, Chris discovers disturbing truths about Rose’s family that he never could have imagined.

I was intrigued to see “Get

Out” for several reasons. For one, it is the first film written and directed by Peele, who is well-known for his work on the comedy show “Key & Peele.”

When I discovered that he was going to do a horror film, I was interested to say the least.

The trailers were vague and did not reveal much of the plot, keeping the story mysterious.

After watching “Get Out,” I walked out of the movie theater surprised at how much I loved it. It is a thought-provoking, hilarious and tension-filled thriller that moviegoers should be supporting.

The performances across the board are fantastic. Kaluuya gave a captivating performance.

There is one scene in particular that was incredible, revealing a part of Chris’s past that helps the audience understand why he acts certain ways.

The standout performance in the film, by far, is by Howery, who is absolutely hilarious to say the least. The audience in the theater could not stop laughing whenever Howery was on screen. He is clearly the film’s comedic relief, and I expect to see him in future roles because he was amazing in this film.

What really stood out in the film is how Peele portrays race and society. The director doesn’t beat you over the head with the film’s themes; instead

he relays them in a subtle and unique fashion. Peele’s direction is excellent, especially for a directorial debut.

The opening scene was shot in one take, which was really impressive. He also does an excellent job of balancing humor and comedy with horror. Some may compare it to films such as “Scream” and “The Cabin in the Woods.” I predict that this film will be ranked with those as one of the greatest American horror-comedy films of all time.

“Get Out” has a 99 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While I did love this film, admittedly, it’s not perfect. There were only some nitpicks I had with it. The main one was that there was an

element of predictability. It was disappointing that I ended up being right on all my predictions, considering how original the film was. However, there were other elements that were unpredictable, and for the most part, I could overlook this flaw since “Get Out” is such a blast to watch.

As of right now, “Get Out” is one of the best movies of the year. It’s really well done and I would highly recommend it to people who want to have a good time at the movies. Make sure to see it with a packed audience, since it will make the experience that much more enjoyable for you.

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Baseball Bounces Back

This Week In Red Hawk Red Hawks Win Three of their Last Four Games to Get Back on Track Sports THU 4/6 Softball vs. Drew University 3 p.m.

Baseball vs. William Paterson 3:30 p.m.

Softball vs. Drew University 4:30 p.m.

FRI 4/7 Baseball at William Paterson 3:30 p.m.

SAT 4/8 Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track at The College of New Jersey Invitational TBA

Freshman outfielder Michael Muentener races toward second base.

Baseball vs.

Rowan University 11:30 a.m.

Men’s Lacrosse vs.

College of Mount St. Vincent 12 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse at The College of New Jersey 1 p.m.

Softball vs. RutgersNewark 1 p.m.

Softball vs. RutgersNewark

SUN 4/9 Softball vs. DeSales University 1 p.m.

Anthony Gabbianelli Assistant Sports Editor

The Montclair State baseball team has been on a roll lately, winning three of their last four games, including wins in their home opener against DeSales University and Lehman College.

Montclair State beat DeSales University 5-1 on March 29 to open their baseball season at Yogi Berra Stadium. Montclair State opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning with a Philip Scott groundout which brought Ryan Long home.

Montclair State scored two more runs in the bottom of the

fourth and fifth innings.

In the fourth inning, two runs came in on a fielder’s choice and a throwing error.

In the fifth, Joe Norton singled and brought in two more runs.

Michael Manfra got his first win of the season after only allowing two hits through six innings of work.

Montclair State defeated Lehman College in a close 2-1 game on March 30. Lehman went up first with a one-run top of the sixth, but Montclair State took the lead for good in the bottom of the seventh.

Ryan Long knocked a single that brought home Joe Norton, and Ryan Thieme scored on a fielder’s choice. Jay Gorman

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also picked up his first win of the season in relief with a five strikeout, scoreless two-inning effort.

Over the weekend, Montclair State split a doubleheader at Stockton University with a 12-5 loss in game one and a 14-5 win in game two. In the first game, Montclair State scored all five of their runs in the first four innings, but Stockton scored nine unanswered runs through the rest of the game.

Game two treated Montclair State much better with a 14-5 win, including a seven-run top of the eighth. Game two also included six different players for Montclair State with two RBI. These games against Stockton

were also Montclair State’s first games against a NJAC opponent.

Montclair State was supposed to play the University of Scranton on Tuesday, but due to the weather and the condition of Yogi Berra Stadium, the game had been postponed. The next games on Montclair State’s schedule include home-andhome games against William Paterson on Thursday, at home, and on Friday, in Wayne.

Montclair State also plays at home in a doubleheader against Rowan University on Saturday.

Montclair State will then hit the road for three straight away games until April 13.

Freshman Lacrosse Player Megan Mahlstadt Earns NJAC Rookie of the Week

Softeball vs.

DeSales University 2:30 p.m.

MON 4/10 No Games

TUE 4/11 Softball vs. William Paterson 3 p.m.

Baseball at Manhattanville College 3:30 p.m.

Softball vs. William Paterson 4:30 pm

WED 4/12 MLAX vs. Kean University 7 p.m.

Mahlstadt scored three goals and assisted in the Red Hawks’ 13-9 win over FDU-Florham.

Red Hawks Baseball: 2 Lehman College : 1 Red Hawks Softball: 5 Hunter College: 6 Red Hawks Softball: 5 Hunter College: 0

Red Hawk Recap

Red Hawks Men’s Lacrosse: 18 Mount Saint Mary College: 8

Red Hawks Baseball: 5 Stockton University: 12

Red Hawks Women’s Lacrosse: 13 Fairleigh Dickinson at Florham Campus: 9

Red Hawks Baseball: 14 Stockton University: 5

Photo courtesy of MSU Athletics

Red Hawks Softball: 0 Rowan University: 6 Red Hawks Softball: 3 Rowan University: 2

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Montclair State University Board of Trustees

Annual Tuition Hearing Thursday, April 20, 11 a.m.

University Hall, 7th Floor Conference Center Any student who wishes to speak will have the opportunity to do so.

Students who are unable to attend may submit their comments to tuitioncomments@montclair.edu.

Attention English Majors, English Graduate Students, and Creative Writing Students: The English Department is awarding over $53,000 in scholarships and awards owing to generous support from our alumni, emeriti, friends, and their families.

Please apply online by Monday, April 3, 2017: http://www.montclair.edu/chss/english/scholars hips-awards/

Study Abroad Scholarships International Studies Abroad Deadline: Fall/Year: April 30th, 2017 Spring: October 30th, 2017

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CEA Study Abroad Deadline: Summer: April 10th, 2017 Fall: May 10th, 2017

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Learn about even more reasons to become an English major here: http://www.montclair.edu/chss/english/careersmajor/ Learn about our Graduate Program here: http://www.montclair.edu/chss/english/graduat eprogramsofstudyrequirements/graduateprograms/

School for International Training Deadline: Fall: May 15th, 2017 Spring: November 1st, 2017

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For more scholarships, visit: www.studyabroadfunding.org Search by Major or Destination for external scholarships

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Award

Deadline: September 15, 2017 https://www.phikappaphi.org

Japan Bridging Scholarships Deadline: Fall: April 11th, 2017

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New York Red Bulls II Overcome Richmond Kickers in MSU Soccer Park Opener

There was a raucous crowd at the newly-renovated, intimate MSU Soccer Park to witness the Red Bulls II win its first home game of the season.

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It took a while, but New York Red Bulls (NYRB) II broke through with a goal in the 69th minute and ultimately defeated the Richmond Kickers, 1-0, in the team’s first game at MSU Soccer Park. Zeiko Lewis scored the team’s lone goal as NYRB II earned their first three points of the 2017 season.

NYRB II squandered an early scoring opportunity when Junior Flemmings deflected a header by Justin Bilyeu just wide of the net in the game’s 11th minute. NYRB II struggled to find another dangerous scoring opportunity in the first half as the Kickers sat back and inter-

rupted chances in the final third.

Despite holding possession for 63.1 percent of the first half, NYRB II went into halftime tied 0-0 with the Richmond Kickers.

Coming out of halftime, Flemmings had a goal called back on an offsides call in the 50th minute. After struggling to manufacture quality chances in the first half, NYRB II stretched the field, played through the wings and began to breakdown Richmond’s defense. NYRB II defender Hassan Ndam sent a bicycle kick on net off a corner kick and the ball bounced around in the box until Lewis sent the ball into the net for NYRB II’s first goal at MSU Soccer Park.

The Richmond Kickers sent a shot just wide of the post in the

game’s 85th minute. Eventually, NYRB II held on for a 1-0 victory in their second game of the season.

Home Sweet Home NYRB II turned MSU Soccer Park red on Saturday. With an announced attendance of 806 fans, the atmosphere was different than the typical Montclair State University soccer game.

The Rampage—NYRB II’s first supporters club—made their presence felt with unending chants and drumbeats throughout the game. MSU Soccer Park is a far cry from Red Bull Arena, but NYRB II put their stamp on Montclair State with a victory in their home debut.

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NYRB II defender Justin Bilyeu, who spent some time with the first team in 2016, was rock solid at the center back position on Saturday. Bilyeu thwarted a Kickers opportunity with a great standing tackle near midfield in the 54th minute. Bilyeu played a mistake-free game and lead NYRB II’s sharp defensive effort.

final third. Miscommunication caused a few passes to go awry and slipups on set pieces.

Richmond compounded NYRB II’s problems by shrinking the field and playing staunch defense, but NYRB II looked more fluid in the second half. Whatever problems they had seemed to be alleviated, but NYRB II could have had an extra goal or two if not for the offensive miscues.

Missed Opportunities

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NYRB II squandered more than a couple opportunities because of a series of miscues and miscommunications. Particularly in the first half, NYRB II weren’t sharp enough in the

NYRB II will play its next game at MSU Park on Friday, April 14 against Orlando City B at 7 p.m.

Can’t Beat Bilyeu

Men’s Lacrosse Plans to Honor Late Coach with Renovated Locker Room

John Greco led the Red Hawks to two Skyline Conference championships before his death in 2010.

Anthony Paradiso Staff Writer

The “Greco Team Room,” coming soon to campus, will be the new and renovated Montclair State men’s lacrosse team locker room.

Montclair State’s lacrosse program had not won a conference title since 1994. Then in 2003 John Greco became the head coach and changed the culture of Red Hawk Lacrosse.

Greco was the head coach of men’s lacrosse team from 20032010 and led the Red Hawks to a 96-44 overall record during his tenure. In that time, the Red Hawks also won two conference titles in 2009 and 2010.

In 2010, Greco passed away due to a sudden heart attack at the young age of 33, ending his tenure as head coach. Greco was a former player on the Red Hawks’ lacrosse squad and graduated from Montclair State

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in 2000. He was also a middle school teacher in Clifton, NJ. Through Montclair State Athletics and the lacrosse program the “Greco Team Room” looks to revamp the Montclair State’s men’s lacrosse team room with the help of a fundraising campaign. People can contribute to the campaign by going to montclairconnect.org/grecomemorial.

So far the campaign has raised $10,049. The goal is to potentially

raise $24,000. According to assistant coach Shane Carmody, so far a new carpet has been laid out and there are plans to replace the lockers later this year. The program hopes for the full renovation of the room to be completed toward the end of the summer.

The team room is where the team does all of its vital preparation for games, practices and team meetings. It will be a place that the team will be proud of.

“It means a lot to the team to dedicate this to Coach Greco,” Carmody said.

Not only is Greco remembered for winning two Skyline Conferences during his tenure as head coach, but he is also remembered for working to advance the program to what it is today.

“It’s great to give back to a great guy, who really put us on the map,” said senior defenseman Ryan Anzalone.

Defenseman Ryan Young felt the same way and is aware of how the team’s history has had an impact on the team today.

“This team room is an example of what happens when a program rallies around its history,” said Young. “I think we have to remember guys like Coach Greco, because they paved the way for my teammates and I.” The current team is excited

about the team room and even for the teams that will get to experience it years from now.

“The Team Room can help us continue building this program year after year,” midfielder Corey Carlson said.

Since the team’s loss at home against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on March 23, the Red Hawks have won four consecutive games against Skyline Conference opponents. The Red Hawks will look to continue their hot-streak as they face in-conference opponent, The College of Mount St. Vincent at Sprague Field, Saturday April 8 at 12 p.m.

Men’s Lacrosse Upcoming Games vs. College of St. Vincent Saturday, April 8 at 12 p.m. vs. Kean University Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m.