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signed his controversial immigration ban. Cole also signed a letter, along with numerous college and university presidents condemning the actions of the federal government to Washington D.C. lawmakers. “[Montclair State] does not provide any information about and does not keep any records in regards to the immigration status of our students. The university fully enforces the federal laws related to the privacy of the students. It has been our policy forever,” said Cole. She added that, while she was in favor of protecting undocumented students, she was not in support of the “sanctuary campus” label. “There is a difference between saying ‘have not’ and a future tense of ‘will not,’” said student activist Matthew Kel-
ly in response, urging the college to ensure future support of undocumented students. Critics of the bill shared concern that Montclair State would face potential cuts if they declared themselves a sanctuary campus. However, no such cuts have occurred to any of the U.S. cities and the nine colleges that have declared themselves sanctuaries. Montclair State receives $66.4 million in federal, state and private grants, according to their annual report. In the midst of the heated back and forths, there was a unanimous agreement in needing students to be more involved in democratic processes both on campus and at large. “The survey numbers for the bill speak for themselves as far as campus ap-
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proval, and I think we should be sensitive of that,” said student activist Liam Reilly. Activists brought up suspicions of Cole’s presence having a direct influence on the legislators’ votes, as the SGA has said on record that they meet with Cole on a weekly basis. “I think [President Cole] doesn’t, but she does influence,” said SGA legislator Ariana Tringali in last week’s meeting. The SGA gave no timetable as to when they would begin programs to increase student political engagement on campus. “I think we should encourage these discussions moving forward in the public with the students, not just in closed room meetings,” added Reilly.
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Friday, Mar. 17 Bohn Hall: Student Maryam Malik, 19, of Jersey City, N.J., was charged with underage possession of alcohol. Malik is scheduled to appear in the city of Clifton Court.
Saturday, Mar. 18 Calcia Hall: A student reported an incident of terroristic threats from another student. At this time, the reporting party declined to pursue charges.
Friday, Mar. 17 Sinatra Hall: Student David Kascak, 21, of Clinton, N.J., was charged with defiant trespassing. Kascak is scheduled to appear in the Little Falls Municipal court.
Sunday, Mar. 19 Essex County: A student reported an incident of sexual assault. A joint investigation between Montclair State University Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutors office’s Special Victims Unit is being conducted.
Saturday, Mar. 18 Speech Building: A staff member of housekeeping reported an incident of criminal mischief. This case is under investigation.
Sunday, Mar. 19 Blanton Hall: A student reported an incident of sexual assault and unlawful use of credit cards . This case is under investigation.
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.