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Thursday, December 6, 2018

End of Semester Horrors Montclair State students discuss stress during finals

Rohan Bains (middle) sits with two friends in the Student Center while studying.

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It’s the end of the fall semester, which means some college students are singing, “It’s the Most Stressful Time of the Year” instead of the popular holiday tune.

The end of the semester commonly brings chaos and sleepless nights as students finish papers, work on important

group projects and study for final exams with the holiday season on their minds.

For some students, they are experiencing the horrors of the end of the semester at a state university for the first time.

“It’s more hectic than a community college,” said sophomore humanities major Rohan Bains. “There’s too much work, you can’t focus sometimes, and I have a lot of assignments

back-to-back.”

The freshman class is also experiencing the work overload and stress coming into December.

“I’m trying to keep up my GPA so next year I am able to declare a major,” said undeclared freshman Isabella Quinones.

Quinones plays softball, has a part-time job and is a full-time student. She says that it’s very

hard trying to balance all three, but she prioritizes her schoolwork.

Many upperclassmen understand how overwhelming finals season can be and are more prepared. However, this doesn’t stop them from stressing.

“I feel like I haven’t accomplished anything,” said junior psychology major Esther Noel. “[The semester] goes by so fast.

I have a lot of papers to do, and

I haven’t even started.”

Noel’s friend, Zeinab Sleiman, said that their motivation for finishing this semester is the upcoming winter break and the holidays.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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p. 3 Value of Faculty Gets Lost in Translation

p. 4 Loans, Loans, Loans: Montclair State University’s Million Dollar Debt

p. 10 Where Are All of Our Swipes?

p.12 Student Artist Profile: Meredith Fay

p. 18 Student Athlete Profile: Spencer Patton

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Crossword puzzles & more on p. 9

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University Joins United Nations Academic Impact Program Adrianna Caraballo Assistant News Editor Montclair State University is now an official member of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). UNAI members work with the U.N. on issues of interest, like global warming, peace, human rights and sustainable development.

There are currently 1,300 institutions in over 135 countries across the globe who are a part of the program.

Montclair State is required to complete at least one activity a year to meet one of the UNAI principles. According to the member institution guidelines, the 10 UNAI principles are:

1. Addressing issues of poverty through education.

2. Building capacity in higher education.

3. Educational opportunity for all people regardless of gender, race, religion or ethnicity.

4. Encouraging global citizenship through education.

5. The opportunity for every interested individual to acquire the skills and knowledge nec essary for the pursuit of higher education.

6. Human rights, among them, freedom of inquiry, opinion and speech.

7. Promoting intercultural dia- logue and understanding, and the “unlearning” of intol- erance, through education.

8.Advancing peace and conflict resolution through education.

9. Promoting sustainability through education.

10. A commitment to the prin- ciples inherent to the United Nations Charter.

Sophomore economics major Shahrzad Koofi Ahmadi, believes there’s nothing but benefits in exchanging ideas between the university and the U.N. “It’s great because Montclair [State] is a really diverse community,” Ahmadi

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said. “[There are] a lot of experiences you have here, that you can bring [to the U.N].”

There is a list of suggested events for schools to partake in on the UNAI website.

An upcoming event includes campaigning to reduce cancer by decreasing smoking on World Cancer Day in February.

Sophomore international business major Hannah Szwed, believes students in international classes would be interested in exploring U.N. events on campus.

“I think that’s cool because last year I was in a class [called] international relations,” Szwed said. “I think people in that class would be interested.”

Montclair State is also encouraged to collaborate with other institutions to host events, start research projects and campus exchange programs.

The university will be allowed to attend special events at the U.N. alongside other schools. For those not in attendance, UNAI events that take place at the U.N. building in New York are recorded and broadcast for other schools.

Willard Gingerich, provost and vice president for academic affairs, believes this new membership opens an opportunity for Montclair State to work alongside an international platform.

“What it amounts to is an invitation to us to be part of almost anything that the United Nations does in a public platform,” Gingerich said. “It opens doors for all of us

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Monday, Nov. 26 Shuttle Bus: A female student reported being assaulted, whereby she was punched in the side of the head by another female. Student Terra Applegate was charged via citizen complaint for the simple assault and was issued a follow-up court date in the Little Falls Municipal Court.

Saturday, Dec. 1 Online: Student Rabbil Ahmed was arrested for cyber harassment and simple assault of his girlfriend and a fellow student, under the domestic violence law. A temporary restraining order was issued against Ahmed, who was processed and served at police headquarters. He was released pending a follow-up court date in the Little Falls Municipal Court.

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

All calls are strictly confidential.

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Value of Faculty Gets Lost in Translation Modern languages professor is laid off without warning Kristen Milburn Contributing Writer Modern languages professor Laurence Jay-Rayon Ibrahim Aibo was terminated this August, leaving many students upset about her sudden termination and concerned about how the department will move forward in her sudden absence.

On June 21, Jay-Rayon was notified that her contract was going to be renewed for the upcoming academic year. In July, Jay-Rayon prepared for the upcoming year by moving to a new office space and continuing her work for the department.

On Aug. 2, she received an email from Robert Friedman, the dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, saying there was “bad news” regarding the updated contract from the university that she was waiting to receive.

Jay-Rayon was informed that the administration had decided to eliminate her position and would not be offering her a new contract. Jay-Rayon was not on a tenured track, but the news came as a surprise after the previous indication that she would be welcomed back.

“I thought it was a misunderstanding and you don’t change your mind about something like that,” Jay-Rayon said. “You don’t change your mind about someone’s life.”

Some students were confused about the termination of someone they consider so integral to the department, especially nearing the start of the school year. Noah Johnston, a junior double-majoring in French and linguistics with a concentration in translation, led a student effort to email members of the dean’s office and the provost’s office looking for answers.

“She was the translation expert within the department,” Johnston said. “She gave us extremely useful and pertinent information that we as students really thrived on.”

In addition to teaching French and German language courses, Jay-Rayon served as the director of the Center for Translation and Interpreting. She also spearheaded two grant projects, led the new translation concentration within the French graduate degree, and worked to increase visibility and create programs across the modern languages department through a translation guest speaker series and an international translation conference.

Jay-Rayon has yet to receive any formal rationale for her dismissal.

“I was told over the phone is that enrollment is low,” Provost Willard Gingerich said. “We do not discuss personnel actions

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Laurence Jay-Rayon Ibrahim Aibo taught French and German language courses and was also the director of the Center for translation and interpreting.

“I thought it was a misunderstanding, and you don’t change your mind about something like that.

You don’t change your mind about someone’s life.”

- Laurence

Jay-Rayon Ibrahim Aibo, former Montclair State translation professor

on any public forum.”

Gingerich also said that when students email his office with questions or concerns they should receive a response, but none of the students who emailed the provost’s office regarding Jay-Rayon were responded to. Gingerich said there might be a “limited response” regarding personnel actions.

Daphney Vastey, a graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in French studies, worked on one of the grant projects run by Jay-Rayon.

“Is this a bad joke?” Vastey said. “If the university really cared about the students, she should have had her job as long as she wanted it.”

Dustine Finck, a graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in French studies with a certificate in translation, was

one of about fifteen students who emailed members of the administration to advocate for Jay-Rayon.

“It is a lot less exciting to get started this semester,” Finck said. “Most of us look forward to having Jay-Rayon and being in her class. Morale is low. Nobody is advertising the center or advocating for the department.”

Jay-Rayon feels that there is no expert in translation now for the university.

“There is no leadership in this area,” Jay-Rayon said. “There is no one to drive this car. It is a very complex industry.”

At the time of her termination, Jay-Rayon’s supervisor cited low enrollment in the new Master’s program as the reason for her dismissal. The new program had only been approved in April and had not received any funding for advertising.

“What can you expect in September if you invest not a dime, not even a dollar on advertising,” Jay-Rayon said. “The damage on my academic career has been immeasurable.”

While she describes her termination as a “destructive experience,” Jay-Rayon is also grateful for the student support.

“Students wrote emails of protest,” Jay-Rayon said. “They were very brave and courageous.”

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Noah Johnston, a junior double-majoring in French and linguistics with a concentration in translation, reads a modern language bulletin board in Schmitt Hall.

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Loans, Loans, Loans

Montclair State University’s million-dollar debt

College Hall is currently under construction with a $56 million budget and will not reopen until 2020.

Chanila German Feature Editor

As students walk around and admire the beautiful buildings on campus, it is hard to imagine any of the buildings coming with a dollar sign. However, many do, in the form of loans.

In order to finance the construction on campus, Montclair State University borrowed $189.36 million in 2014 in the form of a bond. Like any loan, it comes with an interest rate, and in this case 4.21 percent, according to public documents.

The university still has a remaining balance of $182 million that will be paid back in a period of 30 years. Each year, on the first of January and July, the university must pay back the interest on the loan.

Last July, the university made a payment of $3.2 million.

In addition to this borrowed money, the university uses funds from other sources to help pay for construction, including student tuition, investment income, university reserves and donations, according to Assistant Treasurer Donna McMonagle.

The 2014 bond helped the construction of six buildings, including the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences (CELS), the Feliciano School of Business, Partridge Hall (also known as the School of Nursing), the School of Communication and Media (SCM), the Center for Information and Technology (CIT) and College Hall.

In some cases, the 2014 bond helped to pay for the majority of the buildings construction, such as the SCM, which cost $64.8 million and Partridge Hall, which cost $19.4 million. While in other cases, it paid for a portion of the buildings, such as the Feliciano School of Business, which it provided $15.5 million, and $13.2 million for CELS. College Hall, which is not expected to open until 2020, has a $56 million budget for renovations. The 2014 bond is covering 50 percent of the building’s overall

cost. The remaining balance is being covered through the university funds since the state of New Jersey has not provided a grant for this project.

“We haven’t issued any bonds for about four years,” said the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Jon Rosenhein.

“So, we haven’t taken on any new debt in that period, which doesn’t mean that we won’t at some point in the future.”

Rosenhein mentioned that from “time to time” the university does receive state grants that it does not need to pay back.

“Mallory Hall, which is now called the Center for Information and Technology, was funded through a state grant,” Rosenhein said.

The state grant called Building Our Future provided $7 million of CIT’s $23 million budget. The remainder of the budget was paid with university funds. Other buildings, such as CELS and the Feliciano School of Business, also received funding from the state.

State grants lessen the financial burden placed on students since they are helping to pay off the university’s debt through their tuition.

In 2019, the contribution from students’ tuition and fees will cover 69 percent of the operating budget that the university uses for construction, according to documents given to The Montclarion

by McMonagle.

Rosenhein said that he believes that the university is mindful of the burden it is partly placing on students.

“One of the reasons [many] institutions, and almost every college and university does it this way with periodically issuing bonds and paying it off around 30 years, is that in part to equalize the cost of [it] over many generations of students,” Rosenhein said. “So that the students that happened to be here the year that College Hall was built, that cohort of students doesn’t have to pay for the whole building.”

Some students did not realize their tuition contributed to a large portion of con-

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Students walk in front of the Center for Computer Chanila German | The Montclarion and Information Science. struction on campus, like freshman linguistics major Samantha Lauret.

“Well, then I think that the [university] needs to figure out how to make it a little bit fairer,” Lauret said. “Because if that’s [where] all the money is going into, I feel like students should be provided more advantages as well.”

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 1904 President Richard Wolfson agrees that it is “unfair” that current students are “paying for buildings that they will never use,” but he noted that current students are benefiting from buildings funded by prior students.

Junior sports media and journalism major Bryant Flores said he understands why some students might think paying for new buildings was unfair, but he personally does not mind it.

“It relates back to the hearings we had last year,” Flores said, referring to a tuition hearing held by the university. “It actually mentioned that

the state was providing less and less funding for all state schools and the tuition here isn’t much anyways. So, I don’t see it as a big deal to fund the construction, but that’s just me. But, I also see why people might think it’s a problem.”

Wolfson said that he believes construction is necessary since the university has a shortage of “general classrooms and lavatories.” However, he said the university should stay mindful and not lose sight of the academic portion either.

“My question for the board of trustees is always, ‘Okay, we are putting up another building. Are there enough classrooms in that building?’”

Wolfson said. “‘And are we paying as much attention to the academic side of the house, meaning are we hiring enough faculty, advisers and people that help the students as well?’”

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Social Media

The Good, the Bad and the FOMO

Senior journalism major and Montclarion Sports Editor Anthony Gabbianelli poses with his iPhone as he looks at his Instagram.

Cassidy Lunney Staff Writer

Claudine David, a senior animation and illustration major, casually scrolls through Instagram but then pauses on a friend’s post about “Friendsgiving.”

She feels hurt to see friends of hers in the post and her fear of missing out (FOMO) starts to kick in.

According to an article written by Allison Abrams for Psychology Today, in a 2015 study on the effects of Facebook use on mental health, researchers at the University of Missouri discovered that regular use could lead to symptoms of depression if the site triggered feelings of envy in the user.

However, those who use the site primarily to feel connected do not experience the negative effects. In fact, when not triggering feelings of envy, the study shows Facebook could be a good resource and have positive effects on well-being.

“I experience FOMO when I least expect it,” David said. “I recognized the people in the [Instagram] story.

They were people I talk to whenever I see them, but apparently I’m not best friends with someone unless they post something good about me on social media.”

David believes she is addicted to social media and has gotten emotional about this realization in the past.

“I declare that I hate [social media] and want it gone, yet I keep going back to it,” David said. “It’s like a drug.”

When it comes to popular social networking platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat, most college students are able to see both the positive and negative impacts that may come with everyday use.

Senior communication and media arts major Brielle Forbes says that social media is a place for her to follow who and what she wants, but she recognizes the darker side of the web.

“I try and look at it in a positive light,

but there are negative [aspects], such as cyberbullying, catfishing, focusing on how many likes you can get and so on,” Forbes said. “Overall, it does make me happy, and I like getting to see what goes on in the world.”

Stephanie Moscoso, a communications major with a business minor, shared that she has both good and bad social media habits. Moscoso likes to connect with people on social apps whose interests align with hers.

She likes to pick their brains about their careers to find out what they do and how they got to where they are.

“In that aspect, I have to say I leverage from social media by connecting with professionals,” Moscoso said.

“But, there is a bad habit I do have, which is spending time on my smartphone when I’m in the presence of other people, especially friends and family. I’m on my phone scrolling through social media when I should be engaged in the people I’m spending time with.”

Psychology Today reported that further studies have shown that the majority of social media users tend to edit and post only their most attractive pictures in an effort to idealize themselves and, researchers believe, to improve others’ impressions of them.

In addition to searching for the latest exercise tips, normally posted by social media influencers and exercise professionals, Moscoso finds that she can easily obtain information from Instagram.

She added that the typical emotion that she associates with social media is happiness, despite sometimes comparing herself to others.

“Seeing people look perfect [on social media] and then shaming [myself] is something that I do experience happening sometimes,” Moscoso said.

She finds that these comparisons often correlate with times that her so-

cial media use is heavier than usual.

A 2017 LinkedIn article stated that 62 percent of men and 71 percent of women are active on social media with women engaging more with Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest versus men, who tend to dabble in Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Forbes said that she is on Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter everyday.

As soon as she gets up in the morning, she checks to see what has been trending on Twitter.

“I look forward to reading the ‘What You’ve Missed Tweets’,” Forbes said.

Kevin Askew, an industrial-organizational psychologist and professor at Montclair State University, studies human behavior at work and the intersection with technology.

Askew suggested that clinical psychology delves deeper into the actual correlation between social media and its effects on the mind.

“Social media is [a] very new and complicated topic, so the long-term

Chanila German | The Montclarion effects are probably not well understood,” Askew said.

Sudha Wadhwani, a psychologist at Montclair State who holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, said that social media can be a positive tool when used in moderation and in a healthy way, but it is just as important to be wary of overuse.

“It can provide access to support, valuable information, and resources,” said Wadhwani.

Wadhwani believes social media can provide connection with others, but students should still be watchful of their social media use.

“It is important to not use it excessively, as it can impact sleep and time management,” Wadhwani said.

“It can also create situations where students can make unhealthy comparisons or feel excluded, or make assumptions. It’s important to be cautious.”

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Decoding the Next Generation Jeremy Wall Staff Writer

From teaching the students at Montclair State University to going home and working on his latest book, adjunct public relations professor Mark Beal does it all. In his new book “Decoding Gen Z,” the author and educator explores the culture of the next generation.

“The oldest members of the generation just graduated college,” Beal said. “Marketers, employers and media companies are starting to shift away from millennials and toward Generation Z.” Unlike his previous two books, “101 Lessons They Never Taught You In College” and “101 Lessons They Never Taught You About Going To College,” writing “Decoding Gen Z” was different for Beal. He admits that he had to do a wide selection of research. He checked out social media, media preferences and many work sites of Generation Z to help him format the book.

Beal interviewed individuals ranging from ages of 13 to 23 without traveling to write this book.

“I started interviewing [people] on the phone and in person, for about an hour each,” Beal said.

The interviewees consisted of high school freshmen to college graduates, all living in states stretching from Connecticut to California. Some of the people he spoke to consisted of Montclair State students.

“It hones in on the elements of our generation,” said senior public relations major Nick Maniello. “It’s who we are.”

Many of the questions ranged from

Public relations professor Mark Beal is the author of the new book, “Decoding Gen Z.”

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what they did on social media, asking if they read newspapers and if they watched television and various other things.

“After the interviews, I had to compare what they said versus the survey and the studies,” Beal said.

The author and educator also admitted that the process for writing this book was lengthier than usual because he had to check for accuracy.

“I had to make sure that whatever I put in there if a Gen Z picked up that book, they would nod their head and say, ‘Yeah,’” Beal said. “I was hearing all this terminology and lexicon that I never heard of and didn’t understand.”

Despite terminology and lexicon being massive, it was the ages of the interviewees that a made a difference and what they are good at.

“A 13-year-old was more tech-savvy and giving me more insights than a 22-year-old,” Beal said.

Other things Beal learned was the future of certain social media sites, what they typically do not watch and where they are turning to for TV content.

“Facebook has no future with Generation Z, they typically don’t watch the morning or evening news, and they are not watching traditional or network TV,” Beal said. “The majority are turning to Netflix for content.”

Despite various Generation Z members doing those things, junior television and digital media major Collin Mulligan disagreed.

“We still take in information on television,” Mulligan said. “Nowadays, it’s just more on the go.”

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The Montclarion Crossword and Word Search Montclair State Class Organizations

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3. The club where students can learn about Japanese culture, language and history as well as participate in activities to celebrate the country 4. The club for car enthusiasts to discuss their rides or learn about proper car maintenance; Known for their large car show 5. The organization for aspiring actors and actresses; Known for their iconic annual performance of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” 8. The Jewish organization on campus that aims to educate students about the Jewish religion and its holidays 11. The on-campus ministry that aims to help students grow through faith and spirituality; Known for Sunday Mass in the Student Center 12. The organization for singers who can keep a tune with no supporting instruments; Montclair State’s own “Pitch Perfect” 13. The club for students who love producing video and want to share their passion with the campus community through film/video content 14. The organization for Korean students to unite and learn more about their culture as well as educate other students about the growing Korean population on campus 15. The feminist club on campus that advocates for intersectional feminism and aims to educate students about the movement

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1. The club for students who love creative writing and performing; Known for their frequent Open Mic Nights in The Rat 2. The organization for African-American students on campus, dedicated to “preserving diversity, educational integrity, and equality” 6. The club on campus for vegan and vegetarian students that want to spread awareness about factory farming and animal cruelty 7. The organization dedicated to highlighting African students on campus and their cultures in order to unite African students throughout the campus community (Answer is abbreviated) 9. The organization for Latino students to share their cultures through food, dance and stories as well as to find a home on campus (Answer is abbreviated) 10. The on-campus government that oversees over 100 organizations and works closely with the administration to improve campus life for students (Answer is abbreviated)

Greek Life Organizations on Campus

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Where Are All of Our Swipes?

s the semester comes to a close, students at Montclair State University search for any spare change as they walk toward the registers in the Student Center Cafe.

Some students have already burned through their Flex and Red Hawk Dollars, forcing them to rely on swipes, another form of payment used in some of the dining locations on campus. As they stand in line, they may wonder how many swipes they have left.

In previous years, getting this information was very simple in the palm of your hands with the use of the Red Hawk Dollars application for iOS and Android devices, but as of July 2018, the university has chosen to discontinue support for the application. It was an unclear decision and now a

Students have no choice but to download the application and play around until they figure it out on their own.

Because this is a new program to the university, there should be instructions or links to instructions on how to understand the interface. eAccounts also experiences glitches on the mobile application from time to time. Sometimes when on-campus residents check their meal plan, it says the student does not have a meal plan and to contact help.

While the program has been active for five months, there are still some tweaks that need to be made. Students should not have to go through so much trouble just to see if they can eat on campus.

password, they are greeted with a very simple interface.

On the left side of the desktop version is where students can check their balances. The last item shows each student’s meal plan.

Gaining access to Flex and Red Hawk Dollars in the new program on both platforms is easy and lets students know when and where they made their last purchase. For a meal plan, it lists periods, which is something that students have not heard of.

In order for students to get access to their meal plan and the number of swipes left on their accounts, they need to login to the desktop version of eAccounts or ask the cashier that is checking them out.

If a student were to walk to the Student Center Cafe looking for hot food, without knowing how many swipes

they have and end up not having enough, what does the student do with the possible burrito bowl or possible Panda Express bowl with a mixture of ingredients? The student would be left with an empty stomach and the food would have the undecided fate of another person or worse, the trash.

It does not seem logical for every student to take out their laptops or ask the cashier every time they want to purchase food to find out how many swipes they have left. The confusing mobile interface makes looking up basic financial information a hassle.

On Montclair State’s website, there is a how-to on how to download and sign into the program, but there are no instructions for how to understand the new program.

“It’s a little obscure to check the swipes on the app. I think it’s because we don’t have a direct option or link to check it. The only way to check how many swipes you have is if you go to Sam’s [Place] and they swipe you in. That would be something I would want to add into the app is how many swipes you have left. I’m kind of running low on swipes myself.”

“When I go up to the cashier [normally,] they ask if I want to use my Red Hawk Dollars or Flex Dollars. I normally go with Flex because I don’t know how to check how much I have in Red Hawk dollars. I normally just go with Flex because it is a lot simpler for me to understand.”

“Yes, I was aware of the switch. The thing that irritates me the most is we are not able to add Red Hawk Dollars to our account anymore. I felt like that was a better way to pay for meals instead of burning Flex Dollars every day. ”

“I think that the new application is very ineffective. It does not show students what they want to know about their current meal plan. In a whole, it sucks.”

- Gian Vargas Political Science Junior

- Samantha Obuabi Biochemistry Sophomore

- George Jamgochian Sports Media & Journalism Sophomore

- Naimah Ray Dance Junior

new inconvenience for students as they scramble to find their remaining funds before winter break.

The campus community was notified about the switch back in July, but many still wonder why the switch was made. From the students’ perspective, there seemed to be nothing wrong with the old Red Hawk Dollars application. Using it was just as routine as students checking their grades on Canvas.

Replacing the application is a new program called eAccounts, which is web-based with a mobile application for both platforms. eAccounts seems pretty easy to navigate and understand, except for finding one confusing yet vital piece of information: swipes.

When users sign into eAccounts using their NetID and

Campus Voices: Did you know that the Red Hawk Dollars App was replaced by a new program called eAccounts?

If so, what are your thoughts?

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Tattoos: A Taboo of the Past Inking your skin is more popular than ever

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lood, sweat, pain and tears are often the sensations associated with getting a tatCASSIDY LUNNEY too layers deep.

STAFF WRITER But for some, tattoos are an addicting adrenaline rush that satisfies the most insatiable urges. As of late, tattoos have been widely accepted in the United States, especially among college students.

Tattoos have revolutionized themselves over time, becoming more popular now than ever. They were formerly deemed trashy and unattractive, but now people are lining up to get one the second they turn 18.

People often try to incorporate meaning into their ink, as certain cultures do too, but it is more often than not that people get them for the hell of it.

I myself have eight tattoos that might be considered intriguing to friends and other people my age who do not know me. Whether someone catches a glimpse of the skeletons making out near my elbow or the geometric-style Audrey Hepburn on my forearm, they are typically surprised.

One would assume all of my tattoos are noticeable, but honestly I forget I have them myself and other people are shocked when I reveal that I have them at all.

A majority of my tattoos were more thought out than others and by that I

mean a few weeks or even days in advance. A lot of my tattoos were actually quite impulsive. This would have been frowned upon even just five or six years ago, but today it seems to be the norm.

While there are still some gray areas when it comes to employment, there are laws prohibiting employers from not hiring a person because of their tattoos or appearance. However, they do not protect tattooed folk from being internally judged by said employers.

My major is fashion studies with a minor in journalism, so there is a bit of leeway. My goals in life are to work in the communication field either at a magazine, at a radio station or for television.

For internship interviews, I try and cover up my arms as much as possible because I do not want to be faced with potential bias against people with tattoos working in a corporate setting.

With the rise of media platforms like BuzzFeed, Vice, Refinery29 and podcasting, this career path that I have chosen gives me the freedom to look how I want, so long as I remain professional.

Almost all of my peers have tattoos, even girls who would not have been caught dead with one had they been college students in the early aughts. In today’s society, it is almost weird to not have a tattoo, no

matter who you are.

Not only are tattoo artists prominent on the web but there are shows like “Black Ink Crew,” “How Far is Tattoo Far,” hosted by Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi from “The Jersey Shore,” and “Ink Master” that have gained attention not just for the art but for the entertainment that comes along with it.

There has been a ton of advancement as far as tattoo removal goes as well. Techniques that artists have been practicing include the use of skin-colored ink that gives the illusion the tattoo has vanished from the skin.

This “removal” of sorts might be more cost efficient than spending hundreds or even thousands on laser treatment sessions. Other tattooing tactics are more subtle and cosmetic, such as clients getting their eyebrows tattooed to look more full and natural.

At this rate, it seems like tattoos will continue to be popular and most adults who go on to become the next leaders of our generation will be covered head-to-toe in permanent body decor.

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resident Donald Trump defends military veterans more valiantly than any other United States president that has ever taken office.

BRIAN ROONEY I proclaim that stateCOMEDY WRITER ment with great passion and sarcasm.

During his presidential campaign in 2015, Trump claimed that Arizona Senator and former Republican presidential candidate John McCain, because he was captured, should not be considered a war hero.

Trump recently tweeted his distaste with the killing of Al-Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden, stating the operation should have taken place much sooner. During Veterans Day weekend, Trump skipped a World War I remembrance ceremony because of the rain.

Now, these offenses may seem minor, but imagine the outcry that would take place if they had occurred in the Barack Obama White House. I believe it would not be unlike that scene in “Mean Girls” when Regina George found out Kalteen bars actually make you gain weight. That movie works on so many levels.

However, Trump has the letter “R” next to his name on election ballots so conservatives turn a blind eye. These are the same

people who brought new meaning to the word “snowflake” over a joke Pete Davidson told on “Saturday Night Live” at the expense of Congressman-elect and veteran Dan Crenshaw.

These are the same people who, in 2014, attacked Obama because he saluted the Marines guarding his helicopter with the same hand in which he was holding a cup of coffee. Now, Trump discredits the military service of a U.S. Senator because he was held in captivity, and now the “coffee cup cops” is the name of my band. Sorry, silent. I meant they are silent.

What has President Trump done exactly to warrant this kind of blind support from the military community other than not being Hillary Clinton? Trump falsely claimed he had bone spurs and dodged the military draft during the Vietnam era. His fortune he has bragged so bashfully about was built on the hard work of his self-made billionaire father, Fred Trump.

Now, he continues his disrespect of American military service people by not attending a ceremony because of a light drizzle that was nothing his trusty hairspray could not stop. Trump’s weather-induced absence makes his claims of willingly entering an active shooting scene even more laughable. Trump claiming he could stop an active shooter would be more surprising than when Neville Longbottom killed Lord Voldemort. J.K. Rowling really showed no

mercy with that last name, did she? Poor kid never stood a chance.

I realize supporters of the president have overlooked quite a few flaws along his political career. However, continuing to back a person who discredits the military service of prisoners of war and then boycotts the NFL because a player attempted to shine a light on social injustice makes about as much sense as Sam’s Place receiving a 5-star review by Ego the food critique from “Ratatouille.”

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Student Artist Profile: Meredith Fay

Q: Who are your inspirations?

Meredith Fay, a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public relations at Montclair State University, is also a musician. Her latest EP, “Lessons Learned” is available to stream on Apple Music and Spotify. Entertainment Editor Robert O’Connor spoke with her about her music and education.

A: I started making music my freshman year of high school. I taught myself how to play guitar and piano. Once I learned how meaningful those instruments were to me [and] the feelings and emotions they can evoke from a person, I was addicted to them. I started writing music right away and haven’t stopped since.

A: My most important inspirations [are] my mom and dad. They have given me unwavering support in my music and all of my aspirations since high school. They raised me on Fleetwood Mac and Billy Joel.

I’ve loved music ever since I can remember. Since coming to Montclair, their support has become even stronger as I pursue not only a degree in public relations but my love for music. My musical inspirations range from Taylor Swift to Post Malone. My desire to learn how to play guitar and piano stemmed from my love of Taylor Swift. Since I was 12 years old, I have looked up to Swift not only as a lyrical genius but a powerful female voice in our generation.

Q: Can you tell me about your new EP?

Q: Where do you record/produce your music?

A: My new EP is called “Lessons Learned.” It is an accumulation of lesson’s I’ve learned in the past few months. The heart and soul of this EP is that these are lessons learned — not to be repeated or revisited.

In the past couple of months, I’ve gone through several things and I’ve come out on the other side stronger because of them. I’ve had some things to say about the lessons I’ve learned. The best way I know how to express myself not only as a person but as an artist is through music and through words. “Lessons Learned” has been the most raw and authentic music I’ve ever written.

A: When I initially begin recording, I use the voice memos app on my iPhone. All of my lyrical and musical ideas are scattered in my voice memos and it’s quite funny to look back on them after a song has been fully produced and finished. I record and produce all of my music with my close friend Elaina Cooper.

Cooper is currently at Drexel University pursuing a degree in music industry.

Q: How did you get into making music?

Meredith Fay is a public relations major at Montclair State University.

Photo courtesy of Amelia Vitale

A: Some challenges I’ve faced that I didn’t anticipate through creating this EP was that when you’re writing about painful things, it will hurt and it will be hard. What I always try to remind myself is that writing about your pain is the best way to heal. Kurt Cobain once said, “Thank you for the tragedy. I need it for my art.” So although I’ve experienced some painful things, I’m thankful because it has allowed me to create some wonderful music. And like Ariana Grande said, “thank you, next.”

Q: Do you feel as though Montclair State has helped you perfect your skills? Are there any particular classes or professors you credit with really helping you?

A: Montclair State has shaped me into the person I have been striving to become. The campus community and the atmosphere of Montclair State is fresh, exciting and unique.

Our campus is filled with so much talent in so many different areas.

Montclair State has given me the ability to be free as a person and through my music. Although not one particular class or professor here at Montclair State has helped me with my music, I have never forgotten about the words my high school English honors teachers once said.

Lindsay Gelay-Akins told me something at the end of high school that has stuck with me all these years later. She said, “Music is your passion. Do not give up on your daydream. Go for music and never stop.” Although I decided to major in public relations and thoroughly enjoy the career path I have chosen as a student here at Montclair State, my love and passion for music has always been staring right at me, waiting for me to give it my all.

Q: What are some challenges you’ve faced that you didn’t anticipate, and how did you navigate through them?

Q: Do you have a favorite memory of a live performance you’ve done?

A: My favorite memory of a live performance I’ve done has definitely been winning my high school’s talent show senior year. Although it may sound corny, winning the talent show for a song I wrote was so inspiring. It made me appreciate my music on a deeper level.

Q: Is there any advice you would give to other students who have dreams of releasing music?

Meredith Fay’s EP “Lessons Learned” Photo courtesy of Amelia Vitale is available to stream on Apple Music and Spotify now.

A: To any other students who have dreams of releasing music, my advice would be to follow the one thing that keeps your heart beating.

If music is what runs through your veins and makes you feel alive, never stop chasing it.

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Poet Martina Evans Makes Guest Appearance at Montclair State

Lucy McDiarmid’s art of poetry class poses for a picture with Martina Evans.

Sarah Adewolu Staff Writer The Feliciano School of Business’ lecture hall was packed with avid fans of poetry listening attentively to a hazel-eyed, dark-haired, Irish-accented woman reading a series of her favorite poems to the students in Lucy McDiarmid’s art of poetry class at Montclair State University.

Renowned poet and novelist Martina Evans, a native of County Cork, Ireland, appeared in the afternoon on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the School of Business to discuss her written works with a class that had been studying her poems published in her poetry book, “The Windows of Graceland.”

Published in 2016, the book is based on Evans’ own background and personal experiences, such as her Catholic faith, revelations of the dark pasts of Ireland and even the poet’s love for Elvis Presley’s music.

A few of the poems that Evans read aloud and discussed openly were in the “Graceland” collection, such as “The Day My Cat Spoke to Me,” “Facing the Public,” “The Death of Eileen Murphy from Cancer of the Mouth,” “Every Year She Said,” “Catholic Mothers’ Monologue,” “Babies” and “Nighttown” (two of which were not included in her book).

Evans was born in 1961 as the youngest of 10 children, with her mother as a homemaker and her father a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). Aside from her writing career, she worked as a radiographer for many years. She worked in the medical field because her family did not support her ambitions to become a writer.

Evans started writing poetry when she was 26 years old. She said it brought out her passion because it was intense.

“There was sometimes fusing, because I was the underdog [in my relationship with my siblings],” Evans said.

Her relationship with her mother is the main subject of her poems “Facing the Public” and “Every Year She Said.” Evans described their relationship as pretty good but at some points strained, due to the large size of the family.

“When I got older, I grew to love her as much as I did in the beginning,” Evans said. “It’s the strongest relationship I ever had.”

Evans has established the same bond with her

own daughter, who is now 27 years old.

Two students in the art of poetry class, Luke Martino and Chynna Soza, gave their feedback to Evans’ poetry reading, both of which were positive.

“I really enjoyed it,” said Martino, a junior English major. “I haven’t been to a poetry reading before, so I think it was interesting listening to the author herself. I really liked getting her insight on all the thoughts, and her comments were really nice.”

Soza, also a junior English major, enjoyed attending the reading.

“It was very different from the poetry readings I’m used to,” Soza said. “Her voice was actually very soothing, and I had to stop myself from falling asleep because I’m used to more passionate readings, but Evans’ reading was very nice.”

Both Martino and Soza agreed that their favorite aspects of Evans’ reading were her soothing voice, her own insight into the poems and her ability to put emotion in to her reading that make the readers connect with the poems.

Evans is a feminist who expressed very strong views about women’s rights and justice for people who have been put in extreme situations in their lives. One of her political interests is the injustice of Omar Khadr, who was convicted as a 16-yearold in 2002 for the murder of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher J. Speer.

During her visit, Evans voiced her views about the politics of injustice that happen in the United States, and she expressed an interest in learning about the lives of young men, such as Khadr, who was placed in an unfortunate situation because he was still a minor at the time of his conviction.

In her poem “Every Year She Said,” which was based on her mother in the light of every family Christmas, Evans expressed feminist views that women should not stay home and take on maternal tasks, such as cooking and cleaning.

“Every time I see women cooking, I get really angry, and I think we should put our feet down,” Evans said.

Evans revealed that she had an abortion when she was 19 years old, which at the time in Ireland, was considered a taboo, as were contraceptives.

In the poem “Babies,” Evans made the argument that society fails to care for women and children who are put in undesirable situations. An example

Photo courtesy of Lucy McDiarmid of sexism, as displayed in the poem, was when a radiography superintendent makes a patronizing remark about women in Africa “sitting down under trees” to have babies.

Evans also gave advice for writers block and how things surrounding us can make a difference.

“Find a book of exercise and write anything,” Evans said. “Write about your shoes, write about a moment of separation. Time is the best editor. It’s like a garden, so you’re never really blocked.”

Photo courtesy of Lucy McDiarmid Martina Evans discusses her poem with the class.

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Top Picks to Stream

‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Breaks More Than Just the Internet

Fairytale Movies ‘The Princess Bride’ on HBO Go

Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox “The Princess Bride” is not an ordinary fairytale but is without a doubt a timeless classic. Written by William Goldmann and directed by Rob Weiner, this film centers around a grandfather, played by Peter Falk, reading a story to his sick grandson played

by Fred Savage. The storybook, entitled “The Princess Bride,” follows a farmhand named Westley, played by Cary Elwes, who falls in love with a noble woman named Buttercup, played by Robin Wright. Their romance is soon interrupted when an evil prince kidnaps Buttercup. Attempting to find his love, Westley teams up with the swordsman Inigo Montoya, played by Mandy Patinkin, and the hulking yet friendly, Fezzik, played by Andre the Giant.

This movie combines romance, action and wonderful comedic performances from the cast, especially Billy Crystal and Carol Kane.

“The Princess Bride” is definitely a great film to stream if you’re looking for a fresh, yet classic take on the fairytale genre.

- Sharif Hasan Staff Writer ‘Hoodwinked!’ on Netflix

Ralph meets a cluster of new characters, like Double Dan, as he goes on his latest mission.

Chanila German Feature Editor “When you break the Internet, you don’t literally have to ‘break’ the Internet!”

“Ralph Breaks the Internet,” the sequel to the 2012 box office hit “Wreck-It Ralph,” brings audiences back to the fictional virtual reality of Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope for one of their craziest, funniest and at times, most dangerous rides yet.

From an incredible cast that includes Sarah Silverman, John C. Reilly, Gal Gadot and many others, this film doesn’t just break the internet, but also the box office.

Set six years after the end of the first film, “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” reintroduces the audience to the characters by bringing everyone back to the iconic ’80s theme arcade.

Within the first 10 minutes, it’s obvious to the audience that while nothing has physically changed in any of their beloved characters, something doesn’t feel right anymore. Some characters, or more importantly one character, struggles with following the norm after realizing that it no longer excites them as it once did. However, their feelings take a backseat when one of the controllers of the arcade breaks, causing a wave of panic among the players in the park.

After several of the players become homeless, forcing everyone, including our favorite couple Fixit Felix and Sergeant Calhoun, to adopt several wild teenagers, Ralph makes it his mission to set things right again. Along with Vanellope, Ralph makes his way into a brand new game none of the players ever dared to enter before, called the Internet.

Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Animation Studios Regardless of your feelings about animated films, all of Disney’s animators deserve an award for the amount of detail that went into this film. Once the vortex of the Internet absorbs Ralph and Vanellope, viewers are exposed to the most visually pleasing animated film that Disney has produced since “Frozen” and “Moana.”

The film is beautiful to look at from the vibrant colors, the level of detail and the perfect amount of creativity. Even if you hate the storyline – which is impossible with cameos of all your favorite Disney’s princesses – at least you’ll remain entertained with the graphics throughout the film.

The best part of the film was watching all the classic princesses come back to the big screen, including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Elsa, Pocahontas, Merida and many more. It was nice to see all these princesses put away their fancy dresses and show off their more appealing sweatpants.

As the girls sat around and chatted with one another about their worries and dreams, it was easy to believe that these were a group of teenage girls instead of princesses. This perspective of the princesses helped to breathe life into all these girls’ narratives and made them feel relatable.

Overall, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” wasn’t as good as the first film, but it still left a strong impression on the audience.

Audience members cheered after the end-credit scene and children left partly upset knowing that it could be the last time they see their animated friends from the arcade park on the big screen.

While the film is enjoyable for anyone watching it, the film was more amusing for children who could easily get lost in the magical world of Disney.

Photo courtesy of The Weinstein Company The 2005 animated film “Hoodwinked!” puts a huge twist on the beloved tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Woodland animals working as police officers interrogate characters including Little Red, Grandma, the Big Bad Wolf and the Woodsman, as they try to piece together all the witness testimonies and construct a proper timeline of the incident. What ensues is new point of views, different sides of the story and ulterior motives come to light.

The film features an ensemble cast, including the likes of Anne Hathaway, Glenn Close, Patrick Warburton and James Belushi, and is a smart comedic fit for the whole family.

- Thomas Neira Assistant Entertainment Editor

“Ralph Breaks the Internet” shows off the newest and more dangerous racer crew in their virtual game, Slaughter Race.

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This Week In Red Hawk Sports

Student Athlete Profile: Spencer Patton

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Freshman track and field pole-vaulter puts academics before his athletic career

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Spencer Patton, a freshman student athlete on the track team at Montclair State University, is ready to make his mark with his new track team — but not right now.

Patton made the decision earlier this semester to put academics over his athletic career for the fall semester.

A decision most athletes do not make and instead try balancing the two.

“I decided my academics were the most important part,” Patton said. “I wanted to have everything in order with my studies before I start competing.”

Patton discussed his goals for his career at Montclair State.

“My main goal this first semester is to adapt to the new environment, and I think achieving a 3.0 GPA is pivotal to my career at Montclair State in order to declare my major and succeed,” Patton said. “So everything else is going to have to take the backseat as of now. Academics comes first.”

He is currently an undeclared student but has his eyes set on majoring in finance. This will require Patton to achieve a 3.0 cumulative GPA for the fall semester in order to declare a finance major and become a

Women’s Ice Hockey at Villanova University 3:30 p.m.

Men’s Ice Hockey at Merrimack College 8:30 p.m.

SUN 12/9 Men’s Ice Hockey at University of New Hampshire 2 p.m.

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Spencer Patton poses outside of Blanton Hall.

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business student at the university.

Patton will begin competing for the Montclair State track team in the spring.

Nearing the middle of his senior year at Emerson Jr./Sr. High School in Emerson, New Jersey, Patton wanted to be a part of a college track team.

Montclair State has always been a school Patton looked into pursuing not only for academics but to be a part of the track team.

“I reached out to the coach of the team here,” Patton said. “He scouted me at Apex Vaulting, my training facility, and then he recruited me from there.”

When asked about how he plans on making his mark with his new track team, Patton has his mind on setting new personal highs and wants to be known as a tough competitor.

“I feel like PRing [personal records] and being the toughest competitor as I possibly can would be the best way for me to make my mark on this new team,” Patton said.

Patton’s current personal records are 12-foot polevaulting and 5-foot-and-10inch high jump. Patton will not be high jumping for the Montclair State track team.

He will only be a pole-vaulter on the team.

For any freshman

athlete, older teammates can play a huge role in not only adjusting to the new level of competition but bringing out the best in that freshman athlete. For Patton, he is grateful for his teammates and they have helped him a great amount heading into his first season.

“We have had plenty of team bonding experiences and [have] gone on runs together,” Patton said.

“They’ve been super helpful and we have a group chat [that] we can go to for help if we need it.”

Jack Rosen, a junior sprinter for the Montclair State track team, believes Patton is one great athlete.

Photo courtesy of Spencer Patton Spencer Patton (left) with his high school teammates. Matt Macias (middle) is also a Montclair State track athlete.

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“Spencer is a promising athlete who shows a lot of drive and potential,” Rosen said.

When it comes time for Patton to begin competing, he has his mind set on accomplishing one main goal.

“My biggest goal for my freshman season is to PR and clear 13 feet,” Patton said.

As for now, Patton is focusing on finishing his first college semester strong and works toward that 3.0 GPA so he can achieve both his athletic and academic goals.

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Breaking Bryant: Montclair State Fights Past Bryant University Men’s hockey tops Bulldogs 4-3 behind Prospero game-winning goal

Shawn Meneghin leans in for a faceoff against Bryant University.

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The Division III match in Floyd Hall Arena consisted of two hungry squads needing morsel of victory as both were confined in the middle of the highly arduous and competitive northeast division.

The notable point of view coming in was the sheer size advantage of Bryant University’s Bulldogs forwards, such as Patrick Curley, Alternate Captain Joseph Bourque and Captain Brett McNeil.

The game started with wonderful chances and wondrous saves and stops by Red Hawks goaltender Danny Porth and Bulldog goalie Francis Fromageot. The ice was broken with immense speed and power by a snap shot 6:25 in by the towering Curley. With his length he was able to stop midway along the blue line and then shift back and fire a bullet of a shot past the shoulder of a surprised Porth.

Porth continued to stand on his head and the defense performed valiantly in the first period, with great breaks and wonderful chances by the con-

stantly driving offense.

A tough break came with another blue-line turnover, the puck landed behind Porth again. This time it was the Bulldog Captain McNeil, who was able to slide through with ease and beat the defense and Porth with a shot that threaded through the ice like a knife in butter.

However, the puck bounced so many times throughout the period with great chances by both teams and a great violent offensive attack by the Red Hawks with impressive velocity. At this point, Montclair State was bound to score soon.

The low slot was an impressive arsenal and forte for the Red Hawks. Montclair State’s Jake Baresich was able to score with 2:30 remaining in the first period.

The second period started with more of the same intensity and drive. However, it was seen that the hockey game would come down to hustle and grit.

With the constant speed and buzzing of the Red Hawks players, like thousands of busy honeybees swarming around a beehive, the forwards were able to draw a multitude of slashing

and hooking calls.

With the momentum in their favor, Montclair State called number nine to bring his game, and Baresich did so with another low slot beauty that stunned Fromageot.

The calls started to come for both teams, with 22 combined penalties throughout the game. Montclair State took their first lead of the game with a heat-seeking missile of a shot behind the left shoulder of Fromageot by forward Lucas Prospero. However, 4 minutes later, Bulldogs’ star forward Bourque deflected a shot past Porth to tie the game at three and set a dramatic mood going into the final period of play.

The third period started out with ferocious body checking. The glass shook at times with the intent and force of the contact. Both teams were attempting to send a message that neither will be pushed around.

Neither were, but on another set play in the Bulldog zone, Ryan Martinez deflected a shot past Fromageot, to extend the lead and achieve the third lead change of the contest.

The game would get more chippy with holding calls and

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many stick infractions later in the third. The game continued this way for most of the period with numerous chances for Bryant and a good amount by Montclair State.

Late in the period with 3:15 left, Bourque went on a speedy breakaway and on the rebound, Curley crashed into Porth prompting a scuffle and a mini fight near the edge of the goal. A four-on-three started after being sorted out by the officials, but defenseman Andrew Diebus was sent out for player misconduct.

Finally, the Bulldogs emptied their net and had not a flurry but a blizzard of chances for an equalizer and a point, with McNeil fanned on a low shot near the goal line that would have tied it. With 8.5 seconds remaining and Fromageot pulled, McNeil tossed a shot on goal, which Porth covered. However a 10-minute delay ensued with a broken skate blade in Porth’s footwear.

To end the game, young Slovakian freshman Ondrej Smalec, was put in. Joy could be felt as Smalec raised his gloves in the air in utter jubilation. Certainly Montclair State felt the

same way. There are definitely lessons to be learned though. ”I think we learned we played well enough to win,” said head coach Rob Martinez.

“We played good enough hockey, and we now know we can beat teams when we are not at our best, but we have to get better and stay out of the penalty box even in a win.”

Overall, a really efficient team win for the Red Hawks and a valiant effort by the Bryant Bulldogs. The opportunity is there, we shall see if the Red Hawks snatch them in their claws. ”Most of our penalties were holding and hooking calls,” Martinez said. “We need to work on waiting and not reaching the stick out to grab and being called for penalties.”

The Montclair State men’s hockey team then played Sacred Heart University on Saturday, Dec. 1, and won 4-3. The men’s hockey team will play at Merrimack College on Dec. 8 at 9:15 p.m.