The Montclarion 5-20-2011

THE MONTCLARION Farewell to the Class of 2011

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Issue 27 May 20, 2011

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Different Paths Await this Year's Graduates

Ratanjot Rekhi NeWS editor

The class of 2011 celebrated their graduation at the Izod Center in East Rutherford on May 20 when 3,928 students moved on to the next stage of their lives.

Of those graduating students, 2,901 received their baccalaureate degrees, 1,013 completed their master’s degrees, and 14 doctoral degrees were awarded.

In the the class of 2011, 935 students will be graduating with honors.

“I am very happy for our seniors and graduate students who achieved the milestone of completing their degrees,” said Dr. Karen Pennington, vice president for student development and campus life. “I look forward with confidence that they will go on to achieve great things. I wish everyone the best of luck and happiness in their future endeavors.”

Michele Hernandez took the podium as the graduate student speaker at Friday's ceremony.

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The Class of 2011 celebrated their achievement at the College of the Arts Convocation.

Prior to speaking to her fellow students, Hernandez said, “I never would have been able to imagine five years ago that I would be speaking on behalf of all the graduate students at Commencement and representing [the College of Science and Mathematics] as well. I've received amazing support from my mentor, department and the Graduate School.”

Hernandez plans on continuing on to NYU to pursue a PhD in Environmental Health Sciences.

BFA acting major Kodi Lee Milde, who will be continuing her education in American Sign Language and auditioning in New York City, served as the 2011 senior class speaker.

“It is such an honor to be able to address my class on such an important day,” said Milde. “The graduating seniors are such an amazing group and I know that we will do great things and I wanted to be sure I reminded them of that before we leave.”

Now that these students have completed their degrees, Graduation Continued on Page 9

Awards Reception Campus Honors Achievers Reactions Joseph Lisnow

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The recipients of this year's Dean of Students Awards smiled proudly.

Craig McCarthy Staff Writer Stephanie Agudelo Staff Writer

As Montclair State University held its Dean of Students Awards Reception on

May 3, Associate Dean of Students James Harris felt it was “an exciting opportunity to thank the students that make this school so dynamic.”

The awards honor strictly academic excellence, includ-

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"Congratulations, Pelicans!" pg. 13 "A Word of Advice to Freshmen" pg. 13

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ing students with a 4.0 GPA, as well as excellence in leadership and community service, excellence in academics and athletics, a Graduate Award and the newly added Residence Hall of the Year Award.

As the spring 2011 semester drew towards a close, news broke on May 1 that Osama Bin Laden had been killed in a fire fight inside a Pakistan mansion by U.S. Navy Seals.

Across MSU’s campus, students and staff reacted differently to the news.

As President Obama addressed the nation on Sunday night and informed the people that “justice has been done,” people across the country were shocked with the late-breaking news.

“I heard the president was coming on at about 11:30 p.m. and it sounded odd so I knew it had to be important,” said Meredyth Appelbaum, a psychology professor.

“I was completely surprised as I thought it had to do with Syria or Libya and seemed surreal at first. It is possible that there may be more attacks

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now, but the important aspect is to focus on what we can control. And to the extent that the government, law enforcement and we as citizens do whatever we can to try and make sure that everyone is kept safe,” said Appelbaum. “I think that the awareness is a possibility and the action we take as a result of it is what matters most.”

David Cordero, a junior, served as a Petty Officer Second Class in the Navy on the U.S.S. Wasp, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, and was deployed twice. He was sent to assist in the 2006 Lebanon War for five months, and then for six more months in 2007. The second time around he was sent to provide emergency relief to Nicaragua after Hurricane Felix. Cordero was later deployed in the Persian Gulf.

“I had always wanted to go to college, I just wasn’t in the right mindset to do it right out of high school so I thought I’d join the military to straighten myself out,” said Cordero.

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A food services manager discovered a counterfeit bill was used to purchase items at the Student Center. The currency has been turned over to the United States Secret Service and this case is under investigation.

Non-student Forrest White, 34, of San Francisco, Calif, was arrested and charged with eluding police, disorderly conduct, impersonating a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. White was also issued a summons for failing to follow the direction of a police officer. The defendant was scheduled to appear in Montclair Municipal Court.

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cer witnessed him urinating on the Student Center. Bonhoff is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Officers responded to Blanton Hall on a report of the use of CDS. Student Aimee Devito was arrested and charged with being under the influence of marijuana, possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Student Nicole C. Cartier and nonstudent Ariel Zona were both charged with being under the influence of marijuana. All defendants are scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

A student reported that someone had hacked into her Facebook account and had been harassing her via the internet and telephone. Detectives investigated and on May 6 non-student Jocelyn Ortiz, 18, of Fairview, was arrested and charged with wrongful impersonation and harassment.

Ortiz is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

Student Nathaniel Mendieta was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct at the Red Hawk Diner.

Non-student Ali R. Hammoudeh, 20, of Paterson was interviewed for an investigation into the burglary of a vehicle on campus in which a MSU parking permit was among the items stolen. Hammoudeh was charged with theft of property lost or mislaid, obstruction of law, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. It was also discovered that he had active arrest warrants out from the Clifton and Wayne Police Departments. Hammoudeh is scheduled to appear in Little Falls Municipal Court.

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“We look for students who are well-rounded, students who are involved on campus, excel academically, demonstrate leadership skills and are involved in community service,” said Dr. Rose Mary Howell, dean of students.

To be considered for a Dean of Students Award, students must apply online and meet certain qualifications. The applications were due April 18 with two accompanying reference letters.

Jeremy Grossman, winner of the Dean of Students First Year Award, said, “This award means a lot to me.

I have met so many amazing people, and I've learned so much.

“My one year at Montclair has without a doubt been the best year of my entire life,” said Grossman, who will be attending New York University in the fall.

The recipients of the awards were separated by class, with freshman, sophomore, junior, senior and graduate awards. They were “selected based upon Montclair State campus involvement, academics and leadership, including but not limited to: student government; clubs, organizations, sororities and fraternities; honor and professional societies; community service and athletics,” according to MSU’s website.

The Dean of Students Award for a Graduate Student was selected by considering the activities and involvement at a graduate level.

Each recipient was appropriately chosen by a selection committee, which consisted of Dean Rose Mary Howell, dean of students; Dean James E. Harris, associate dean and ombudsman; Dean Margaree ColemanCarter, associate dean of students; director of the Center for Student Involvement, Fatima DeCarvalho; associate dean and director of the Center for Student Involvement and Dean Joan C. Ficke of the Graduate School.

They looked at the “entire profile” to determine their winners.

Senior Year Award winner Arun Bhambri said he can “relate firsthand to Grossman’s excitement” because he has been the recipient of four consecutive awards during his college career, including this year’s Dean of Students Award.

“I strongly encourage and advocate for ‘life outside of the classroom,’” Bhambri said. “I think being involved, in any capacity from study groups, on-campus jobs, clubs and organizations or even Greek life, teaches individuals the skills [they] won’t learn in any given classroom.”

Hitisha Patel and Krista McDonald were the recipients of the Second Year Award and the Junior Award, respectively. The students who received the Excellence in Leadership and Community Service award included Andrea M. DiMarco and Yanelys Garcia.

The Excellence in Academics awards went to Carlos A. Tejada, Karen Henschke, Jung Eun (Jasmine) Lee, Elizabeth Nunez, Talia Philippsoborn and Christopher Preciado. This year’s only recipient of the Excellence in Academics and Athletics award was senior Eric Zullo. Leonard F. Grant, III received the Graduate Award. The panel awarded “Residence Hall of the Year” to Edward Russ Hall.

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President Susan Cole’s recent annual address to Montclair State University detailed some new virtual changes currently planned for the University’s upcoming semester.

While Cole was certainly proud of the University’s achievements over the past year, noting the accomplishments of each individual school, she expressed her excitement over upcoming technological advancements.

Due to the growing demand for laptop rentals, a new application is being developed for students’ Smartphones to inform students of how many laptops are available. This application will save students the hassle of going to rent a laptop in the event that there are none available.

MSU is also continuing its recent introduction of degrees that can be completed entirely online, allowing students more convenience and less structure in receiving an education.

Perhaps the most revolutionary development is a proposed online class

Andrea DeMarco was one of the recipients of the Excellence in Leadership and Community Service Award.

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Community Assistant Kyle Stuber accepted the award for Residence Hall of the Year on behalf of Russ Hall.

Technological Changes to Come This Fall Jeremy Grossman

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designed to help students learn to cooperate with their roommate. The class, taught entirely through BlackBoard, would be a requirement for students before starting their first semester as residents.

However, not all students are thrilled by the idea.

“I think it’s a terrible idea to make [the class] mandatory,” said freshman Joseph DeGroot, who is now finishing up his first year as a resident.

“Perhaps the information in these classes could be presented to us some other way, but it shouldn’t be a mandatory class,” said DeGroot.

DeGroot added that students have enough to worry about in the summer before heading off to college for the first time, and that it will likely cause more trouble than any sort of progress.

“This isn’t going to stop people from being difficult to get along with. You can’t really change that,” DeGroot said.

Students are clearly going to have to learn to work with the new changes MSU is adopting in order to stay with the flow of technology, whether they are in favor of them or not.

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Art-Rageous Exhibits at the Segal Gallery Hayle Lenkey Staff Writer

Bachelors of Fine Arts degree recipients held an open reception for their latest installation in the George Segal Gallery immediately following convocation, on Saturday, May 14. On display were the creations of several BFA students who have worked on their pieces over the course of the year.

The artists showcased included: Stephanie Crousillat, Rebecca Desiree Fragola, Sarah French, Bagi Gorgioski, Melissa J. Gradd, Jennipher Iadanza, Amanda Leigh Kranich, Kelli Lynne McGuire, Anthony D. Pistono, Daniela Puliti, Antonia N. Ramirez, Barbara E. Sanders-Harris and Sara Domenica Sciabbarrasi.

All are students at Montclair State University, and many were graduating seniors.

The work in the show spanned almost every medium, from painting, jewelry and printmaking to ceramic,

sculpture and photo.

“I feel like the BFA show is really great, just watching everybody’s work [over] the year [and] how everyone’s thought processes have run,” said Amanda Kranich, a BFA sculptor that was featured in this year’s show.

“I’m really excited about the show – now that it’s all together, I’m really happy,” said Kranich.

For many of the young artists, the show was a crowning achievement, as it represented the beginning of their careers as professional artists.

“This has been an exceptional class of BFA in Studio students,” said Julie Heffernan, a painting professor and head BFA coordinator who worked closely with every artist.

“Every year there is a slightly different character to the group, and I would say this year’s group would be typified by their togetherness – their ease and comfort and generosity with each other,” said Heffernan.

Each student took the entire year to develop and form an idea in a different

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The artwork is on display in the George Segal Gallery.

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Students have worked on the displayed artwork over the course of the year.

medium. The process took a great deal of time, consideration and mentoring from both students and faculty.

“It’s been a difficult process for me. The more I work on my photography, the more attached and personal it gets,” said BFA photographer Antonia Ramirez.

“Up until now, it [got] extremely difficult coming up with a different way to photograph things, because I usually photograph my family, but I’m trying to make it different from what I’ve done,” said Ramirez.

As each student worked on their own pieces, they were given feedback and guidance from their professors as well as their peers, which proved extremely helpful in the end.

“They have helped each other all along the way to make the best work that each can make,” Heffernan said.

“They have goaded each other to do better work than they might have thought they could and been roundly honest with each other when they thought one or the other student was not working up to his or her real capacity.”

“I think peers can be excellent teachers and this group has proven that,” Heffernan said.

To get into the BFA program, a student must first start building a portfolio as a BA studio art major. There are two BFA portfolio reviews each year. Students must submit their work and discuss it with different faculty members.

Only a certain number of students are accepted each year.

The installation will remain on display until May 27.

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“I have plenty of friends who have served and are still serving in the U.S. and in the Middle East in many different branches of the military and I am thankful to say that none of them have been injured or killed,” said Cordero.

This long overdue day gave closure to many of the families of the over 3,000 victims killed in the 9/11 attacks.

With Bin Laden's death also comes the possibility that another attack could be imminent as retaliation.

“Bin Laden was only the poster child for terrorism,” said Cordero. “This war was not against one man, it was against everything he stands for and just because he died, his mentality still lives on

“War is not easy or fun. People are going to die on both sides and it’s a harsh reality.”

David Cordero MSU Student and Navy Veteran

through all his followers. But I definitely feel that his death is a big morale booster to the military and a reward to what they have worked for all these years.

“This fight is going to continue with or without Bin Laden and the world has to continuously stay on its toes because, just like in the past....when one man falls out of power, there's always someone right behind him ready to take his spot,” said Cordero.

The Iraq War was begun in October 2001 by President George W. Bush.

Two years into his first term, President Barack Obama and his administration put a serious dent into al-Qaeda during

the 40-minute mission.

According to reports, Bin Laden, along with one of his sons, a man described as a messenger, the messenger’s wife and one of bin Laden’s wives were killed or captured.

After DNA tests identified Bin Laden's body, it received a proper Islamic burial at sea, according to White House reports.

Three pictures were taken of the deceased Bin Laden, but President Obama has decided not to release the photos due to the graphic nature of them. Days after Bin Laden's death, al-Qaeda confirmed the death. Some still doubt that his death will impact the War on Terror.

“The assassination of Osama bin Laden (OBL) is a sideshow to distract us from what is really going on,” said Grover Furr, an English professor. “OBL had no guards because he was unimportant, a has-been... If U.S. rulers had really been trying to kill OBL, taking nine and a half years to do it would be an admission of incompetence. But they weren’t... “[OBL] gave President Bush the excuse he wanted to invade the Middle East for its oil, the greatest treasure on earth. The standard of living of working Americans has already been drastically lowered in order to pay for these wars,” said Furr.

After being the most wanted person in the world for nearly a decade, the announcement of his death drew a mixed reaction from the Montclair State University campus.

A junior and Arab-American student felt that his death was needed.

“I feel that the death of Osama bin Laden brings justice and peace to America and the Arabic world,” she said. “He was the main target, I feel, that caused all this controversy. I’m sure that people in the Taliban might retaliate… but for the most part, many people are liberated and feel that justice has been served.”

“My initial reaction was ‘Hey we got

him, finally,” said Travis Powell, a sophomore. “I’m proud of the efforts used to take him out. It’s a major step against the War on Terror. It took a little longer than originally anticipated, but I’m glad it’s over.”

“As much as I wish the whole thing could've been avoided, it was handled as well as it could have been,” said Cordero.

“War is not easy or fun. People are going to die on both sides and it’s a harsh reality.”

Some see his death as just the start of worse things to come.

“Every government program that helps working Americans – public education, medical care, social security, unemployment insurance, student aid – has been drastically cut to pay for these wars,” said Furr. “Worse cuts are coming. Are

we going to see lower gas prices? Forget it! The oil companies want higher profits.

Not gas prices but our standard of living will be lowered.

“U.S. rulers want control of Mideast oil as they maneuver for the next World War, probably against China .... Certainly within the lifetime of the students who are cheering today,” said Furr.

“The oil companies, armament makers, and other big companies make huge profits over war. They are right to celebrate.

The rest of us are fools if we cheer the wars that are depriving us, young and old alike, of our future,” said Furr.

The White House later confirmed that the Pakistan government wasn’t informed of the raid due to belief that they may have been helping bin Laden escape capture.

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New Faculty Faces For the Fall

Michelle Cascardi

Christopher Salvatore

David Rotella

Danielle Parisi

Kristen Scrabis-Fletcher

Chunjie Zhang

Ronald Strauss

Erin Krupa

Ken Lam

Steve Leigh

Douglas Murray

Caroline Dadas

Ian Drake

Mehmet Genc

Pankaj Lal

Clemente Alo

Thomas Herold

Vladislav Snistsarev

Alison Beringer

Claudio Carpano

Robert Cart

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to Wesley College in Delaware where she will serve as a graduate resident hall director and Greek life advisor.

“My experiences in MSU's Department of Residential Education and Services as a service assistant and community assistant have honed my interpersonal skills and made me realize my passion for leadership and being an agent of positive change in my community,” Copeland said.

Copeland will be pursing a master’s degree in business administration this fall.

Nicole Gresh has also been able to secure a job by graduation time thanks to skills gained at MSU. Gresh will be work-

ing at Southard Communications in New York City, where she was once an intern through the Co-Operative Education program.

“I had a very diverse experience at Montclair State University. It enabled my opportunities both educationally and leadership-wise,” Gresh said.

With dreams of giving back to the community, Jo’el Mendez plans on attaining a master’s in social work.

“My ultimate goal is to visit thirdworld countries and create change in the lives of children suffering from the effects of poverty,” Mendez said.

Also hoping for a master’s degree in the near future is former SGA Treasurer

Arun Bhambri. Bhambri will be taking a year off to study for his GREs and work as a substitute teacher.

Bhambri anticipates going to graduate school for student affairs.

“I strongly encourage and advocate for ‘Life outside of the Classroom.’ I think being involved in any capacity teaches individuals the skills you won’t learn in any classroom,” said Bhambri.

“The experience, networking, and most importantly, the friends you make during this involvement phase are the ones you’ll always remember and associate yourself with,” said Bhambri.

For some, the story is one of personal achievement. Jack Stovall aspires to

become an elementary school teacher in order to serve as a role model for young students.

“On May 20 I will be the first in my family to graduate from college,” said Stovall. “In addition, me being a black male in college and actually graduating is not a recurring event; therefore, I take my education seriously and to the heart and I feel as though I have become a positive role model for other black males.”

As these graduates prepare for their next steps in life, they feel confident that MSU has offered them many opportunities. Whether it was inside the classroom or outside, students walked away with more than just their diploma.

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Nelson DePasquale editor-in-ChieF

Being the Editor-in-Chief of the student voice on campus is a prestigious position. Nelson DePasquale has moved to the top through hard work and dedication to his interests. The broadcasting department attracted DePasquale to Montclair State University in the first place. After discovering his love for the media, he decided to join The Montclarion as a writer for the sports section.

Along with being a part of Inside MSU and WMSC, DePasquale says he learned the most from being Editor-inChief of The Montclarion. Not only did he meet people and make social ties, but he also took away something more valuable: management skills.

“I think I gained experience in work ethic and the ‘get the job done right’ at-

James Blass assistant Copy editor

Who said you can’t relax your way through college? James Blass, assistant copy editor at The Montclarion, has successfully done so. Blass lives for the moment and, in college, that’s sort of taboo. In most classrooms and libraries you can find students looking over notes for finals, finishing up papers or putting together their final projects.

Blass, on the other hand, finds a way to do all of that with his chair reclined and feet elevated.

Every Wednesday night, Blass would lend his editing services to The Montclarion. The relaxed atmosphere before deadline was just his style. He has also worked on the literary magazine, the Normal Review, for the past four years.

James Carolan Webmaster

Imagine being inducted into a fraternity as their vice president as a freshman. Montclarion Webmaster James Carolan has experienced this first hand. He had the honor of being accepted into Alpha Phi Omega during his second week as a freshman at Montclair State University.

“I never agreed to be vice president but now I don’t think I would have had it any other way,” Carolan says.

From then on, Carolan’s college career led him down the road to success.

Along with the community service fraternity (APO), Carolan was also a part

titude,” DePasquale says.

Among his favorite classes were the television classes he took for his major.

He says that they were demanding, but he learned a lot about himself in the process.

“Those classes showed me what I’m capable of and that I can work under heavy deadlines,” DePasquale says.

Also, classes outside of his major, like Honors Ways of Knowing, made him think critically about the world around him. He says it’s the “down-to-earth feeling” that the professors have that makes MSU so academically strong.

“That class made me think so hard that I’m not even sure the world exists,” DePasquale says with a chuckle.

DePasquale also walks away from MSU with memories that will last a lifetime. Between the broadcasting department and The Montclarion, he has both colleagues and friends.

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, DePasquale is currently the sports editor at North Jersey Media Group, which covers Belleville, Nutley, Bloomfield and Glen Ridge.

However, he reaches for the stars with his dream of owning a show or network in the future.

It was partially his girlfriend’s influence that helped him choose which organizations to join.

“My girlfriend loves to write as much as I do, so when it was time to join clubs, we chose the most creative ones,” Blass says. “The Normal Review allowed us to also experiment with editing as well.”

Blass says that his favorite class opened his eyes to writing as well. A poetry workshop taught by Professor Johnny Lorenz taught him “some things about writing that I hadn’t quite figured out before then.”

A lot of students live on or around campus. Some choose to live away from home because of distance, while others make the decision to be independent.

Blass says that living away from home was a highlight of his college career.

“I’ll miss living on my own,” he says.

“I’ll be moving back home until I’ve got enough money to move out again.”

The independence of living at college gives way for the independent future.

Although Blass does not know what career path he’s interested in yet, he says he wants to “try out a job or two and see if that helps me figure out what I want to do.” of the Montclair University Gamers, the University Helpdesk, Community Assistants and The Montclarion. He has organized many events with each group, which he’s proud of.

“I love all of the organizations that I have been involved with and I think that organizations are really one of MSU’s best aspects they have to offer,” Carolan said.

Now graduating with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting and a minor in anthropology, Carolan plans to write freelance for a few publications as well as working a web job from home.

Electronic Journalism, taught by Dr. David Sanders, was Carolan’s favorite class over his four years. He says it’s because of the fast-paced teaching style and the mixture of content topics from day to day.

“I loved it so much that I took it as many times as I could,” Carolan says.

Carolan was also awarded the Faculty Award from the broadcasting department. “It’s the highest honor in the department, showing dedication to my major,” Carolan says.

Dinah Polk assistant Feature editor

A college career starts as a sunrise, with bright pastel colors. These colors symbolize the new minds entering college. Dinah Polk, assistant feature editor at The Montclarion, reflects these ideas.

Polk was a clean slate entering college, waiting to be as full and vibrant as a sunset. Now that the time has come for her to graduate, she feels that she has blossomed into a different person from when she first entered MSU. “Moving in as a freshman and meeting my new roommates was the start of it all,” Polk says. “Some of them I know I will be friends with forever.”

Even though The Montclarion is the only organization that Polk was a part of, she says that she has learned a lot from the experience of being the as-

Mike Monostra sports editor

The Montclarion prides itself on being the voice of the student body on the MSU campus. Sports Editor Mike Monostra has contributed to each section of the paper throughout his college career, while being a part of other organizations as well.

Now that he’s graduating, he is reflecting on the past four years without regret.

Monostra has been a part of the Newman Catholic organization on campus, and The Montclarion during his entire college career. As Newman Catholic’s secretary, he has helped organize trips to sports events, mini golf courses and on-campus events as well.

“If you told me four years ago that I’d

Mark Gould arts and entertainment editor

What is there to say about The Montclarion’s Class Clown? Mark Gould, the arts and entertainment editor of the Montclarion, has grown from a freshman to a bigger freshman in his final days of college.

“I spend many a night tirelessly working on my many omnipotent activities, often neglecting my other studies,” Gould says.

The highlight of his college career came his senior year when the Montclarion gave him a desk in the office and the title of editor. He says that it was the most responsibility he had had

sistant feature editor for the past two years.

“Not only did I gain so much valuable experience, but I met so many amazing people,” Polk says. “My friends and I definitely have a lot of crazy stories to tell our grandkids.”

Polk was in charge of editing articles and laying out the feature section for The Montclarion.

Polk’s personality is volatile at times, which makes her life interesting. She could be happy and cheery one minute and upset the next. The Montclarion has helped her grow into a hardworking individual with focus in life.

“After graduation, I plan on looking for jobs and finding a new place to relocate and start my life,” Polk says.

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in journalism, Polk doesn’t know what career path she wants to take. She says she would prefer to work at home in order to take care of any future children instead of working at an establishment.

“I am leaving MSU with lifelong friends and experiences that I will never forget,” Polk says.

So as the sun sets on Commencement, graduates are released from college into the real world, vibrant and full of life. be doing all of this, I would’ve laughed in your face,” Monostra says.

As the sports editor for The Montclarion, his love for journalism has grown. Not only has he written sports articles, but he also was the voice behind “Monostradamus” and “He Said” in the feature section. He has occasionally written for the opinion and arts sections, too.

“I think I wrote for news once in my college career,” Monostra says with a chuckle.

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, Monostra plans to write for Patch.com as a freelance writer and is still looking for a full-time job.

“Hopefully, I want to work in sports or television or journalism,” Monostra says. “Not only will it be a lot of fun, but I’ll be doing something I love.”

Monostra says that Convocation was his fondest memory of MSU. Hearing his name “allowed everything to come full circle.”

“As I was walking up on stage, I was just thinking about all the things that I did in college and how successful I was,” Monostra says. “I remember thinking, ‘I really kicked some ass, didn’t I?’” in a while, therefore increasing his interests towards the arts.

“Having my own desk was a symbol of that power, and the many things I could potentially do with said power,” Gould says with a sense of sarcasm.

Gould was also involved in 90.3 fm WMSC, the radio station on campus, and the Normal Review, the literary magazine. He interviewed numerous people for WMSC and was in charge of publicity for the Normal Review.

Students would be able to see such signs around the Student Center annex that read, “Turn the Page, Wash Your Hands,” and “It’s the Perfect Time to Submit Poetry, Prose, and/or Art.” One of his favorite classes to take was Poetry Writing with Professor Johnny Lorenz “because he is the man.” Although, he says that all of his classes have impacted him in one way or another.

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in creative writing, Gould intends to work with children over the summer and look for a job in his creative field in the future.

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A Word of Advice to Freshmen “Get involved! Whether it’s writing for the newspaper, getting yourself an on-campus

From The Montclarion

job, joining a fraternity or sorority or just

“Find a hobby. There’s a lot to do, but you’ll end up doing nothing if you don’t find

playing games with your friends, you will

a personal interest to pursue

get so much more out of college if you get

for entirely self-motivated

involved.”

reasons.”

James Carolan Former Webmaster Broadcasting Major Anthropology Minor

James Blass Former Assistant Copy Editor English Major Film Minor

“Join as many organizations as you can. That’s what I did and that’s how I know so many people today.”

Ratanjot Rekhi News Editor English, Broadcasting Major

“Join the radio station, 90.3fm WMSC. Stay far, far away from The Montclarion (just kidding!).”

Mark Gould Former Arts and Entertainment Editor English Major Creative Writing Minor

“Talk to your advisor so you don’t take worthless classes, or figure out your audit on your own.”

Jake Mercer-Pontier Assistant Opinion Editor English Major Creative Writing Minor

“Get involved. It’s easy at a school like Montclair State University to become just another face in the crowd. Get involved with organizations and go out of your way to make new friends. It’s something that you’ll never regret.”

Mike Monostra Former Sports Editor Broadcasting Major

“Don’t worry just about grades and GPAs, but try to focus on the actual information and really get something out of your classes.”

Dinah Polk Former Assistant Feature Editor English Major Journalism Minor

“When it comes down to it, there are times to have fun and there are times to get to work. For the most part, college is a time for working hard but

“Work very hard

“Don’t make

knowing when to have fun

and party just as hard. But

stupid decisions.

too.”

most importantly, think before

Use common sense.”

Amanda Balbi Feature Editor English Major Journalism Minor

you make decisions and try to enjoy every second of your college experience.”

Lori Weiczorek Opinion Editor English Major

Nelson DePasquale Former Editor-in-Chief Broadcasting Major

“Make connections with the people in your field.

It will be worth it in the long-run.”

Kat Kenny Chief Copy Editor English Major Journalism Minor

“Join The Montclarion, especially if you’re an aspiring journalist. MSU is many things, but it’s never been boring.”

Katherine Milsop Managing Editor Anthropology Major Journalism Minor

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THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS RECREATION BIDS FAREWELL TO OUR SENIORS!!!

Lauren Brown, Great Building Manager for the Student Recreation Center and jack of all trades; equipment checkout, office assistant and “Spell Check Girl”!

Jesse Schwartzman , loyal and responsible Student Recreation Center worker. “Service with a Smile” AND always a kind word.

Greg Hawryluk – One half of “The Dynamic Duo”. Thanks for all your hard work at the Student Recreation Center fixing equipment and for your willingness to always fill in whenever needed!

Maria Kousoulas , Talented, competent and always willing to help out wherever needed. Thanks for working in so many different capacities in the Student Recreation Center.

Golam Chowdhury, Thanks for your dedicated work at the Student Recreation Center and for picking up those early morning shifts!

Brooke Sherman-Customer Service with a smile, no job too big for Brooke!!!

Maria Sdonas, cool composure, smart, detail oriented and a fantastic student employee to have!

Lyla Lenyo, our Queen! Thanks for all your support and always willing to help out!!

Kevin Boehler, Thank you for all the hard work and dedication you put into the Club Sports Program. The program would not be where it is today without you. You will be missed.

Christine Noppenberger, You always know how to put a smile on someone’s face! Thank you for your contributions to Campus Recreation!

Andrea Cimino, Quiet, but dedicated in every way! Thanks for your help with our Personal Training Program!!

Kevin Cronan, Member of the Marketing Team at Campus Rec and the face behind our facebook page.

Blaise Lacca, thank you for your strong leadership, in and out of the CAMPUS pools!

Andrew Kanasky, thank you for your tireless dedication, we wish we could have found you sooner!

Orly Schwartz, your talent and dedication to Campus Recreation will be forever missed, especially with the paint brush!

Rudy Smejkal, we will miss your jovial attitude. Thank you for your contributions to Campus Rec!

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Trust Not in Technology

Hannah Scherba | The Montclarion

This editorial ran on September 29, 2010 and won The 2010 Mark of Excellence award, 2nd place, Region One, from the Society of Professional Journalists.

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t is strange to think that at the very beginning of our lives computer technology was an infant itself.

As the years passed, we grew up alongside booming technological advances.

With sympathetic nostalgia, we can easily recall the days of dial-up and cable connections.

We can safely consider ourselves the technology generation.

But with every title comes a new set of responsibilities.

The Internet alone is bursting with possibilities and, in recent years, a new sense of accountability.

Gone are the days of reckless abandonment. Everyone should now be aware that the Internet is closely monitored.

Although no one should believe everything they read online, the

majority of the population falls prey to web-based scams, false information and the belief that pictures speak for themselves.

Context is just a luxury, and we absorb more with our eyes than we do through careful consideration.

Potential employers have used social networking as a way to perform background checks on their employees.

Privacy holds no value anymore; through the Internet we are opening ourselves to the conjectures of others.

Yes, social websites such as Facebook and Twitter are a great way to network. There is no denying the obvious positives that accompany social networking sites.

Hey, who is to deny the average citizen a medium in which to express their views and interests? Surely not us.

We are just concerned that in the near future there will be no such thing as privacy. Most of our Facebook accounts are from high school and the content we posted when we were immature teens will be forever avail-

able on the web.

The people we have become after four years of adolescent apathy are dramatically different than the people we were before.

Is it within an employer’s rights to look at our pictures from high school and fire us because of them?

We now have to be acutely aware of what we allow on the Internet.

Every single person on Facebook is making judgments and assumptions about others from a very narrow representation of them.

A sentence cannot sum up our personalities; a picture cannot convey social affiliations.

Granted, there is a fair amount of truth associated with social networking. Montclair State University has clearly seen that through the Nicki Minaj scam.

Twitter acted as a passage for the truth. Who knows how far the scam might have gone if not for Minaj’s tweets.

Regardless of the illusion of absolute truth, we want to urge everyone to be careful what they learn from

Twitter, Facebook or any website on the Internet for that matter.

Although Twitter assures its users that famous celebrities are the masters of their own Twitter accounts, one can never be 100 percent positive.

We wish that we could always believe what we see but the fact is that humans are inherently deceptive.

In a world where digital identities are stolen every minute, we have to learn that skepticism is our most valuable ability and trust is our most sacred.

The role that technology plays in our everyday lives places our contemplation to the forefront of conversation.

There is a certain amount of danger that accompanies technology.

Personal lives are ruined far too easily by a well-placed sentence.

We are the generation of instant gratification, we find ourselves checking the Internet every few hours for the newest updates.

False information can spread like a fast-moving virus, infecting every avenue of the Internet and eventually, our brains.

We are inclined to propose the question: Why should we actually care how we are represented?

We can only speculate the reasons, but our belief is that it has to do with mortality. The information on the Internet is concrete; it encompasses a sort of solidity.

When we pass on, the information on the Internet will remain in some distant technological vault.

When future generations look back on our Tweets we don’t want to be known as the girl (or boy) that slept around or betrayed his or her best friend.

A few months ago The New York Times posted an article explaining that Tweets will now be part of the congressional library.

Technology is not fleeting, and as the years pass it will only grow larger and more powerful.

Will our most basic right to privacy disappear in the onrush of improvements? Only time will tell.

Do More Than Tolerate at MSU

Hannah Scherba | The Montclarion

Hannah Scherba | The Montclarion

This editorial ran on October 6th and won The 2010 Mark of Excellence award, 2nd place, Region One, from the Society of Professional Journalists.

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tudents have reacted to the recent events at Rutgers with a message of tolerance.

Tyler Clementi should have never felt that suicide was his only option after facing humiliation and privacy violations by his roommate, Dharun Ravi. While many

have brought up the issues of privacy, social networking and webcams, some have taken it as an opportunity to look at how our society treats lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

At Montclair State we have a thriving LGBT center that works tirelessly to provide support and a safe haven for students. Looking at the relatively low rate of hate crimes in recent years, one could argue that this is a tolerant campus; meaning that recorded incidences of bullying, verbal and

Hannah Scherba | The Montclarion

physical attacks are infrequent.

But does this mean we have an especially welcoming campus community? Or are students not speaking out?

The Montclarion has always felt that it is extremely important to report on and examine any and all hate crimes on campus – whether they are based on gender, race or sexuality.

But the recent events at Rutgers hit close to home. If anything, it has shown the value of having a supportive LGBT organization on campus where all students

feel comfortable and welcome.

Unfortunately, it has also shown the statuses that are ignored on sites like Twitter and Facebook.

Originally created as sites that provide social connections and access to instant information, the popularity of Twitter and Facebook has skyrocketed within the past year alone. It seems that everyone – from John McCain to Lady Gaga – tweets. As a society, it suggests that we’ve placed a considerable amount of importance on these websites. Our ability to “stay connected” is our top priority.

Which is why the fact that no one who followed Rhavi’s tweets days before he announced his egregious plan to broadcast his roomate’s private affairs said or did anything is disturbing.

Several days before, Rhavi allegedly tweeted that Clementi was, “making out with a dude.” He later dared students to watch his roommate via webcam.

One day after Rhavi taped Clementi having sex with another man, Clementi changed his status on Facebook to “Jumping off the gw bridge sorry.” Later that evening, he committed suicide.

We are bombarded by so much useless information online, that cries for help don’t seem to faze us. We’ve been so desensitized by millions of inane tweets and status updates, that obvious signs of bullying and violations of privacy go by unnoticed.

Yes, we should all be “toler-

ant” of other human beings.

But more often than not, the situation calls for going beyond tolerance. Tolerance suggests that while we put up with other people’s differences, we don’t necessarily respect them, and we won’t speak out against injustices. Just tolerating someone is passive, and it allows hate crimes to take place. Standing idly by while your fellow students are suffering condones bullying and abuse.

If we learn compassion, as well as respect for others, we will be motivated to do more than just tolerate their differences.

This issue reaches far beyond college campuses. When we debate over whether human beings are “legal” or not, we promote intolerance. When we debate wether or not Americans can be openly homosexual and still serve their country in the military, we suggest that it is wrong to be a homosexual human being. Dehumanizing terms followed by actions have consequences. Once we classify people as the “other,” it’s easy to dismiss them and treat them badly.

The entire staff at The Montclarion hopes that all students will not stand by and allow themselves or anyone else to be bullied or threatened.

Let the appropriate authorities know, whether it’s the administration, parents or police. Speak out.

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The Montclarion • May 20, 2011

Ding Dongs & Goofballs: Facebook Beatdown Is my ex married, divorced, fat, ugly, career driven, or still hot?

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y wife and I watched “The Social Network” a few weeks ago. I think it might’ve inf luenced me to get on Facebook. It Dillon EliassEn was either Columnist that, or the fact that most of my friends don’t answer their phones and would rather e-mail or text all communication.

I still talk to my closest friends on the phone, but you know what was really irritating me? They’d say, “You should really get on Facebook,” or, “Why the hell aren’t you on Facebook yet?”

They’d rather read the textualized symbols of my thoughts than hear them from my mouth, but I’m not insulted, honest!

Actually, being on Facebook isn’t so bad, except for a few things I’ve noticed that need improvement.

Now, I know nothing about programming, but these should be easy to implement, and since I assume Mark Zuckerberg will read this at some point, I fully expect my suggestions — nay, my demands — be activated the

moment I log back on.

First, there should be an automatic search function for your ex-girlfriends and ex-boyfriends that enable you to stalk, I mean, find them easier.

What is the point of this stupid social network if you can’t easily find your exes to see which ones are married, divorced, fat, ugly, still hot, parents, career-driven, unemployed, alcoholic or slutty?

I think as soon as you sign up, The Facebook Team should ask you to enter the names of your exes when you enter your birthday, sex and name. Automatic searches for exes!

That’s what this frustratingly broad and dense website needs to offer. Some of my exes have, surprisingly, generic names. Am I expected to examine every single possible search result that broke my heart?

Why isn’t there a “hate” button? I read things people put on my wall or dumb pictures that I don’t like, but there is no quick way to express this.

I don’t always feel like writing a witty or scathing comment. The closest you can come to not liking something is to “unlike” it, but you have to “like” it first, and they just cancel each other out.

There should be something I can click on that other people can see that says, “Dillon hates this.”

I posted on my wall a challenge to Zuckerberg to a boxing match, with the proceeds going to charity.

Not surprisingly, he never responded, probably because he knows he can’t handle this. But when I typed his name, I noticed the little red, squiggly line that draws itself underneath, saying, “This is misspelled; notice me! I’m helping you!”

I don’t know, but if I was the emperor of Facebook, I would add my name to the dictionary.

Have some self-esteem, Zuckerberg, and right this slight! (I ran this joke by a friend of mine, who’s a real whiz-bang when it comes to computers, and he told me that the little red, squiggly line is caused by the web browser, not Facebook. This friend, Eli Levy, is a Montclair alumnus, and I am defriending him for taking the wind out of the sails of this joke!)

Actually, the reason why I challenged Zuckerberg to attend his beatdown is because he has not answered my previous messages.

I wanted to get in touch with him so I could pitch him my sequel to “The Social Network.” Since Jesse Eisenberg played him like such a wimpy nerd, I felt that he might want to play himself in the sequel I spent several minutes slaving over, and try to set the record straight about his reputation.

Here it is:

Interior: Mark Zuckerberg sits at the same conference table, staring at his laptop. At five second intervals he taps the refresh button. The screen does not change. After 20 minutes a secretary enters. She’s attractive but not beautiful because, after all, she’s a secretary.

Secretary: “Is there anything I can get you Mr. Zuckerberg?”

Zuckerberg: “No.” He shrugs and covers his head with the hood of his sweatshirt. He doesn’t look at the secretary; she leaves.

For the next 35 minutes he taps the refresh button.

Suddenly, Zuckerberg notices a change on his ex-girlfriend’s Facebook page. He sits upright.

The camera zooms in to reveal a post on her wall saying, “Just got back from work. Work sucks.” Zuckerberg knocks his Blackberry off the table in his eagerness to “like” her post.

A smile slowly creeps across his face.

After a minute he hits the refresh button.

He keeps refreshing, and his smile quickly evaporates. Zuckerberg slowly leans back.

The creaking sound of the chair fills the conference room. For the next 40 minutes Zuckerberg taps the refresh button.

Fade to black.

Dillon Eliassen, a graduate student, is in his first year as a columnist for The Montclarion.

Religion Descends into Oblivion and Extinction Is Atheism on the rise in the United States? The realization of “blind faith”

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et stop I did: in fact I often do, and always end much at a loss like this, wondering what to look for; wondertravis lanCastEr ing, too, when churches fall Columnist completely out of use what we shall turn them into,” Philip Larkin wrote famously in his poem entitled, “Church Going.”

Larkin wrote this poem in 1955 — 56 years ago—and even then, some were starting to notice a growing, or diminishing rather, trend in regards to religion.

It appears that religion is simply not as important in the societies and cultures of today as it has been in the past.

Though it should be noted that Larkin grew up and spent all of his life in England, it is not difficult to see the prevalence of this trend in the United States.

According to a detailed country-by-country analysis done by David B. Barrett’s religious statistics organization, “non-religious”

people make up 16 percent of the world’s population. (This percentage can be found third on the resulting list, behind only Christianity and Islam with 33 percent and 21 percent respectively).

This is not to say that Atheism is sweeping across countries worldwide —“non-religious” also refers to those who are Agnostic, secular humanist, and those who have no religious preference or affiliation.

However, it is becoming quite apparent that this “non-religious” mindset is growing in numbers, especially among those of the younger generations.

So just what is happening to religion?

And is it necessarily a good or bad thing that religion is fading from our culture?

Like every cultural system, religion has its upsides and downsides.

To some, religion enriches the experiences of life and human existence. To others, life and existence are both rich enough as they are.

And while some may see religion as a set of rules to obey or guidelines to follow for a better life, others may see religion as a long list of restrictions, and in some ways, a hindrance.

There are many differing opinions about

religion, but this is not my focus. I’m simply trying to dig into what it is that is causing religion to falter and fade.

Is contemporary religion losing the fire and brimstone allure that captivated the attentions of generations past?

Is it that people just don’t care? Is there a sense of apathy, spreading like a medically resistant spirit infection?

Or is there simply a growing sense of disbelief? Perhaps human kind is coming to an age similar to that of a child who realizes there’s no such thing as Santa Claus.

Larkin continued his poem by writing, “But superstition, like belief, must die, and what remains when disbelief has gone?”

He asks a question that can resonate not only in the hearts of those fearful for their religions but in the minds of all who find comfort or happiness in any type of social or cultural tradition.

Where will the world be once disbelief — not only belief — has vanished?

The question begs to be asked: if religion isn’t above extinction what other cultural traditions could disappear along with it?

Could the idea of the possible disappearance of religion be a sign of complete global and cultural homogenization?

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In some ways religion, like cultural tradition, helps to keep people together, serving as the adhesive that prevents dangerous rifts.

But perhaps mankind has been dependent upon religion for too long—perhaps some of those who consider themselves “non-religious” have become that way because they believe that religion is an easy answer to the daunting, unanswerable questions posed by human existence.

Philip Larkin compares religion to superstition, which are one and the same to many people.

It’s quite possible that more and more people are beginning to question the “blind faith” that they have come to know as religion.

It’s difficult to say — even to imagine — what a world devoid of religion could look like. It’s not certain whether one will outlive the other.

If I’ve one thought for those of you shrouded in uncertainty, it’s this: perhaps there’s more (or less) to life than we think.

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

Emoticons are No Substitute for Authentic Feeling A call to action, the tragedy behind our generation and its lack of passion

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here’s something to be said about tragedy: it brings people together.

Sudden ly, our lives, with their JaCob mErCEr-PontiEr seem ingly assistant oPinion endlessdays EDitor of mindless repetition, are thrown violently out of joint as we are bombarded with short, painful glimpses into the suffering of others from all around the world.

We stagger as if physically wounded ourselves, clutching at our hearts, our wallets, our remote controls; scrambling frantically until the final orgastic moment when all of the clamor and commotion dies down to a few remaining murmurs and sighs.

We begin to lose interest and convince

ourselves that “our work here is done” as if someone is measuring our progress and we can one day simply reach the end. Excuse me, but are we getting tested on this?

It wasn’t long ago that you used to be able to walk outside for work or school and know the names of your fellow morning commuters, but these days it takes a car crash outside your house just to meet your next-door neighbors.

In the end, it’s tragedy that brings us all back together. It’s that distress that allows us to relate to one another because—let’s face it—we are all suffering.

Every day I walk through a sea of unhappy faces churning with worries and fears that manifest themselves like stubborn dunes on tense foreheads.

I see people of all ages, races and genders burying themselves within cell phone text messages and the limitless simulacra of laptops, television and video games.

I see those who laugh in the face of death with every drag, sniff, sip, hit and pop.

These are teachers and future teachers alike, politicians, businessmen, lawyers,

writers and scientists, and the scary part is that words are no longer necessary because everyone is just trying to say the same thing: Someone save me, please, before it’s too late.

After all, what are any of these selfmedications but mere mediums for temporary distraction and blissful ignorance on demand?

Once upon a time, when America was still a wee babe in the hands of Mother England, people used to believe in something. We believed in sweat on our brows, food in our bellies and, most of all, we believed in one another.

We believed in men that stood on tables in taverns, shouting about life, liberty and even the pursuit of happiness.

We have believed in women who stood together in picket lines, in Washington marches and peace protests, because it was community that began the revolution, not the other way around.

There has always been tragedy in the world, but when that becomes our sole means of relating to one another, it’s time to step back and question the way we live our lives.

These days, we are so worried about what someone from the other side of the world thinks of us that we forget about our local community.

We desperately cling to online profiles and brag about how personable we are while striving to avoid any contact with strangers on the street.

What happened to our passion? Did we replace our emotions with emoticons and never look back?

Now is the time to either pull our heads out of our assets and put down our portable distraction devices or become a shell of the society we say we are.

So go out and reconnect, or just connect, with those around you, even if it’s just for a cup of coffee or a bite to eat. Don’t wait for terrible events to bring you together because, if you do, that terrible event may come too late.

Jacob Mercer-Pontier, an English major, is in his first year as assistant opinion editor for The Montclarion.

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The Montclarion Senior Farewell Columns

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t’s hard to imagine what my college career would have been like if I hadn’t joined The Montclarion when I was a freshman. nElson DEPasqualE Ever since I went to The EDitor-in-ChiEf Montclarion table at new student orientation, I have been involved.

After one semester as a staff writer and one as an assistant editor, I spent two years as sports editor.

This year, I took the reigns and became the Editor-in-Chief. Back when I first started, The Montclarion was an organization under the SGA and I walked right into the heart of the arguments and debates between the two groups.

Almost four years later, The Montclarion has undergone quite a transformation. A

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tarting college four years ago, I didn’t know a whole lot about where I wanted to go with my life, but I did know one thing. I knew I loved sports.

The sports mikE monostra section of The sPorts EDitor Montclarion is much different today from when I started at the beginning of the 2008-09 school year.

The staff mainly consisted of three people, and it sometimes meant covering as many as three games in a single week.

Being the eager sports writer that I was, I was willing to do as much as I could. I eventually moved up to assistant sports editor in February of 2009 and then to the sports editor position in the 2010-11 school year.

When I look back on the last three years, I can see how I became better at writing,

new look (the raggedy carpeting replaced with tiles, the walls painted light blue, the desks and iMacs all replaced because the old ones were property of the SGA and the dirty couch replaced with a conference table that sits 14) and a new way of operations. The Montclarion has been an independent 501c3 non-profit organization for three years now.

These changes paved the way for the most important aspect of the student newspaper to evolve and grow with it: the people.

I’ve seen about 50 staff members and countless contributors come and go or work their way up through The Montclarion’s ranks, and each and every one of them has brought something interesting to the table.

It is this flow of students in and out of The Montclarion office that makes everything we do possible.

The Montclarion prides itself on being “the student voice of Montclair State University since 1928” and I believe our motto to be completely true.

Whether it be about Sodexo food woes, the price of college and textbooks, the SGA, construction, fires, false fire alarms, concert scams (the Nikki Minaj scandal), online

degrees, shuttles or (everyone’s favorite) parking, The Montclarion has geared its coverage towards the student body. We feel we represented the majority of students on campus with every main editorial we have written, which have included campus, national and even international issues.

Without the students, The Montclarion would be nothing. So with my final “farewell” column, I would like to thank the students, along with the entire Montclair State University community, for your readership and support through the major transitions the publication has been through.

We pride ourselves by serving the students and, although we haven’t been perfect throughout the years, I think we’ve done a great job and have continued improving along the way.

Now I will be one of those staff members that has come and gone, leaving room for the “newbies” to come in. I can honestly say that I learned a lot from my four years at The Montclarion, and have also received many opportunities because of my work with the paper.

Even though I was not a journalism minor

(I majored in broadcasting), I have a journalism job lined up after graduation as a direct result of my work with The Montclarion.

If there was one piece of advice I had to give for anyone thinking about working in journalism, it is to join The Montclarion.

Writing articles gets your name out there, in print and on the web, and gives you clips for when you need to apply for a job.

And if you’re on staff, you get invaluable newspaper experience that can only be received inside the newsroom. Since you have one right on campus at The Montclarion office, take advantage!

Maybe one day you’ll be the one writing the farewell column.

As for all my colleagues and friends I met and worked with in the office, I will miss you all and I hope you enjoyed working with me as much as I enjoyed working with you.

We did a great job this year and I’m sure you guys will make the paper even better in the years to come. Thank you all, and have a good one!

reporting, interviewing, developing content and designing pages, among many other things.

However, the thing that strikes me the most is how the sports section has developed from a couple pages in the back of the newspaper to full-fledged coverage of Montclair State sports.

The biggest thing I wanted to do as sports editor this year was to provide wall-to-wall coverage of every team at Montclair State every single week.

If there was one thing I learned about writing for sports, it’s that sports is more than just who won or lost. There are real people and real stories playing these games and I had the privilege of writing about many great student athletes at this school.

In order to provide so much expanded coverage, we needed more than just two or three writers. In this year’s first issue, I wrote four articles myself because of the lack of writers.

Eventually, the section had as many as seven to eight writers writing at once. The reason the sports section was able to succeed

was because of the great staff that made it that way and I thank everyone that helped make the sports section what it is today.

Of course, there’s always room for improvement. There were a lot of ideas that I had that I simply didn’t have time to implement.

I really think the sports section has the capability of launching its own page on The Montclarion website, a page that could include daily score updates on all games, short stories on every game and additional profiles and in-depth coverage.

To make the sports section bigger and better however, we need more writers. Most of the writers writing for sports right now haven’t written for a newspaper before, but simply have a love for sports.

For any freshman that shares this love of sports, why not write for The Montclarion? It can help you become a better writer, it looks good on a resume and you’ll gain experience in reporting and interviewing that can help you in multiple future careers.

Lastly, I want to thank a ton of people who helped me on my journey the last three years. I want to thank Nelson DePasquale

for taking me on in my sophomore year and helping build the sports section and newspaper to what it has become today.

Thanks to our advisor Marc Rosenweig for all of the great advice, guidance and encouragement he’s provided to me as I grew with the paper.

Thanks to my entire sports staff this year, including Kendall Zoppa, Nick Verhangen and Jay Hrina, who will be continuing to improve the sports section next year.

Without the staff, I wouldn’t have been able to expand the coverage to what it was this year.

Finally, I want to thank everyone I worked on the staff with over the past three years. We’ve shared a lot of great memories and I really enjoyed all the long hours we spent together in the office.

I look forward to meeting up with everyone again in the future.

Nelson DePasquale, a broadcasting major, is in his first year as Editor-in-Chief for The Montclarion.

Mike Monostra, a broadcasting major, is in his first year as sports editor for The Montclarion.

Student Believes MSU Directives Insults Latinos De Molina may be entertaining on TV but lacks the appropriate credentials

By Juan Villegas

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ewish philosopher Alain Finkelkraut predicted the 21st century to be the century of the “undoing of thought.” Undoubtedly, MSU Directives’ decision to not only have Raúl de Molina as the keynote speaker for this year’s Commencement ceremony but to also award him an honorary Doctorate of Letters (honoris causa) clearly corroborates Finkelkraut’s prognostication.

Sadly, no one can deny that de Molina’s show, “El Gordo y la Flaca,” is Univision network’s top-rated Spanish entertainment news show. Yet its success does not lie so much on its ability to provide the Spanishspeaking community with the tools needed to competitively merge with America’s social, economic and cultural fabric, as it does on its ability to passively feed them with a reality full of glitter and superfluousness that reflects the lives of only one percent of the overall Hispanic population in the United States.

It is also a show whose main segment consists of observing Raúl de Molina’s (the show’s co-host) exquisite ability to float and swim in jacuzzis accompanied by a group of Latina models whose “beauty” is nothing but a cumulus of stupidity and synthetic voluptuousness.

You may say it’s only an entertainment TV show. However, when it comes to such a socially-threatened community as the Hispanic, public TV figures are often seen by the average Hispanic viewer as oracles who could provide answers that may help them improve their lives in America.

It is within this context that the placing of a man like de Molina on such a high academic and philanthropic pedestal is a total insult to anyone who values ethics, social compromise and intellectual decency.

Although Hispanic (born in Cuba, raised in Spain), de Molina does not seem to have a true love for his community, for although

fully aware of the fact that a Hispanic child is more likely to drop out of school than a kid of any other minority in the country, he has rather chosen to utilize his time on air to discuss how hard it is for one of his paparazzi to obtain a picture of J-Lo’s baby.

Moreover, although aware of the millions of Hispanic men and women who are victims of sex-trafficking and domestic violence, de Molina has chosen rather to ponder upon the metaphysical implications of a female model who is unsure as to which color she should dye her hair.

It is evident that this gentleman does not have (or even worse, does not want to have) a historical conscience.

If it was a matter of meeting a diversity quota, the University, as quixotic as it may sound, could have simply invited Clara who, in her broken English, would have been eager to tell us how she managed to raise her three children (who are now in college)

by selling arepas (corn pies) in Paterson and Passaic; or Aníbal who would have been more than willing to share his experience as a father who, aside from working 16 hours a day in an asbestos company in Wayne, is still able to find time to do “la tarea de matemáticas” (math homework) with his 10-year-old daughter every night.

Unlike de Molina, who has faced life from a glass-castle, both Clara and Aníbal surely understand what it means to pursue happiness in America as a true Hispanic.

I wouldn’t be surprised if for next year’s Commencement ceremony the University decides to have Lindsey Lohan as the keynote speaker, and hear her share her own version of Huxley’s “Doors of Perception.”

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

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New Found Glory Rocks Montclairfest Po p P u n k A c t s P r o v e G e n r e i s N o t D e a d

Mark Gould Arts & Entertainment Editor

This year’s Montclairfest featured New Found Glory, one of the biggest names in the pop punk scene. Eager students packed the Memorial Auditorium April 20, all of whom were standing in anticipation of one of the biggest acts Montclair has booked in years.

The band took the stage after a number of local acts warmed up the crowd. Openers My Arcadia, Departures and Washington Square Park are all younger bands that play in a similar tradition to New Found Glory. The theme of the night certainly turned out to be, “Pop punk’s not dead.”

New Found Glory played over a dozen songs, most of which were the biggest well-known hits, spanning nearly their entire musical career. Songs from “Dressed to Kill” to “Listen To Your Friends” had the entire crowd in excitement, from lifelong fans to brand new listeners. The set included a few cover songs featured on the band’s “From The Screen To Your Stereo II” album including “Iris,” “Kiss Me,” and “King of Wishful Thinking.” Focusing on the biggest hits had the majority of fans singing along to every word.

The Memorial Auditorium’s size allowed for an intimate concert experience, as the band was on stage right in front of the fans without barricades or much security. Fans were allowed, and even encouraged, to get up on stage and dive back into the crowd. Even though the auditorium was designed for seating, the fans were all standing, energetic and row-

Students took the stage at 2011’s Montclairfest during New Found Glory’s encore.

dy as if there were no chairs at all.

After the set seemed to be over, the crowd began chanting for an encore; everyone knew New Found Glory wouldn’t end a set without playing their beloved song “My Friends Over You.” Fans got what they asked for as the band returned to play two final

songs during an uproarious encore.

New Found Glory also played at the Bamboozle festival this year, and on the first day of the event performed a set of The Ramones’ covers. Fans got a taste of the iconic 80’s band flavor at Montclairfest when NFG played “Blitzkrieg Bop,” much to the delight of the crowd.

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Fans left this year’s Montclairfest in high spirits. “That was awesome” was a general expression heard frequently outside after the event. New Found Glory and a host of other pop punk bands gave Montclair a show to be proud of this year. Visit the Montclarion online for bonus coverage of Montclairfest 2011.

Yearly Draft of Superstars Shakes Up WWE Many Top Super star s Change Tele vised Homes Joe Lisnow Asst. News Editor

The annual WWE draft took place on a recent edition of “Raw,” shaking things up as promised. Every year for the past six years or so, the WWE has held a yearly draft that switches members from one brand or TV show to the other. It’s a way to try and keep wrestlers and storylines from going stale – a problem that the draft has not been able to solve in the past few years.

If the WWE ever needed a draft badly, this was the best time to do it.

In the last year and a half the company has lost top wrestlers Shawn Michaels, Dave Batista and Edge to retirement. And you can add Triple H and The Undertaker to that list as they barely competed in the last year because of injuries and continue to be absent from TV on a weekly basis.

Eight wrestlers were traded during the live telecast, all of whom are considered some of the biggest names in the company today. There’s always a mixed reaction to these drafts and it’s tough to take them seriously now, since the two remaining brands are barely separate anymore. When the concept of splitting the roster into two brands was first pitched to the fans, they embraced it as something new. The problem is that that concept is old already.

Now, wrestlers jump from one show to other without any explanation, causing the brand split concept to be watered down. Nobody really follows who’s on what brand closely anymore because it seems almost irrelevant.

The way the draft works now is that there are matches to determine what brand gets the next draft pick, which is done through a computer system that randomly selects a WWE superstar. Whichever superstar’s brand wins the match gets a draft pick. On the most recent draft, there were eight total draft selections with each brand getting four new wrestlers.

The drafted names and reactions regarding the selections are as follows: John Cena: The telecast opened with the staple of “Raw”: Cena being drafted to “SmackDown.” It was a nice surprise to kick off the show with arguably one of the biggest draft picks.

WWE’s “Raw” and “Smackdown” programs recently had a draft of their superstars.

By the end of the night, Cena had been drafted back to “Raw” after the computer selected him as the final draft pick.

That night, draft history was made as Cena became the first superstar to be drafted twice in one show. Many fans seemed disappointed by this, but this had to happen in a draft sooner or later, and why not use Cena for it?

Randy Orton: When Orton was drafted it was a shock since Cena had just been just been placed on “SmackDown,” too. It seemed obvious that the blue brand (“SmackDown”) was going to get one of the top babyfaces in the company with the shocking retirement of Edge just weeks ago. Orton seemed like the best choice to carry this brand as he has shown in the last few years that he is the future of the company. He could be compared to a modern-day Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Rey Mysterio: This will be the second time Mysterio comes to the red brand (“Raw”). His first time was

from 2008-2009 and was filled with disappointment that leads me to have little hope for his return to “Raw.” His original run consisted of one injury after another, capped off with him capturing the intercontinental title.

For some reason, Mysterio doesn’t seem to fit well with this brand. He spent the majority of his WWE career on “SmackDown” helping build their Hispanic audience. When he switched brands,thataudiencewentwithhimand the WWE soon realized they had made a mistake. He returned the next year.

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Alberto Del Rio: The man labeled as the future of “SmackDown” is now ready to show a different audience why it is his destiny to be world champion.

Del Rio worked great on “SmackDown,” and with him moving to a new show it seems that he will continue to flourish. His gimmick of being a rich Mexican bureaucrat works great as he can be compared to the new JBL. “Raw” is considered the main brand and it’s time for Del Rio to show the WWE universe that he is the future Mexican star of the WWE at his new home.

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The Montclarion’s Summer Movie Picks!

Summer Blockbuster s Promise Fun

Ken Macri Staff Writer

Every year, the summer movie season delivers some pleasant surprises, but unfortunately, some letdowns as well. Who would have thought 2009’s “The Hangover” would become a box office sensation as well as one of the best comedies in years? Summer movies last year included standouts such as “Inception” and “The Kids Are All Right,” which not only drew rave reviews, but also received Oscar nominations.

With so many hyped-up films to choose from this summer and little money to spend on them, it is important that you pick and choose your movies wisely. So you don’t suffer through films such as “GI Joe: Rise of The Cobra” or “Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen,” I’m going to give you my top five movie picks that will not only give you your money’s worth, but will have you asking for a second showing. #1: Part

“The Hangover: II”: (May 26, 2011) The wolf-pack is finally back as they hope for the success they had in ’09 when their film was the highlight of the summer for most moviegoers.

This time around, Phil, Stu and Alan travel to Bangkok for Stu’s wedding, only to find themselves in another post-blackout misadventure. Director Todd Phillips has a lot of hype to live up to, but I have no doubt he will deliver another comedic masterpiece filled with big laughs and many surprises.

#2: “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” (May 20, 2011) The fourth and most likely final installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, “On Stranger Tides” will be the best thus far due to the fact that it is anchored by a very strong cast and has a fresh, innovative storyline.

Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too. This film is loaded with star power, with Johnny Depp back as Sparrow, Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa and the great Ian McShane as the infamous Blackbeard.

Many fans are looking forward to this film and I’m confident that director Rob Marshall will deliver another solid “Pirates” complete with elaborate sets and some really fun action. By the way, this film hits theaters a week before “The Hangover: Part II,” so quite the box office battle will ensue come May 26. #3: “Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (July 15, 2011) First off, “The Deathly Hallows: Part 2” will inevitably be the highest grossing film this summer, and most likely the highest grossing out of all the films within the “Harry Potter” series. “The Deathly Hallows: Part 1” left fans with an appealing cliffhanger, and while the first part of the epic “Harry Potter” finale didn’t contain a ton of action, the second installment will look to portray the book accurately. It will surely be loaded with intense action and unforgettable battles. The end begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione go back to Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemort’s final horcruxes, and Voldemort sets out to destroy Harry once and for all. Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have really grown into fine actors, and this film will surely entail some memorable moments as the series sets out to end with a bang. #4: “X-Men: First Class” (June 3, 2011) This film can go one of two ways: It can be a huge success with standout performances, or it can go down as another mere footnote in the “XMen” saga. In my view, this film will be a success not only from a box office

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standpoint, but from a critical one as well. “First Class” is loaded with talent including James McAvoy, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender, and it has a solid director in Matthew Vaughn. It is set in 1963 when Charles Xavier starts up a school, and later a team, for humans with superhuman abilities. Among them is Erik Lensherr, his best friend and future archenemy. From the trailer alone, this film looks loaded with quality action, but seems like it will be centered on good acting as well, which is a trait super-hero movies don’t usually demand. #5: “Captain America: The First Avenger” (July 22, 2011) After the dust clears from “X-Men: First Class,” a little over a month later we get to witness “Captain America: The First Avenger,” a film that took a very long time to finally hit the big screen.

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After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top-secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America’s ideals.

Chris Evans stars as Captain America and Hugo Weaving plays his adversary, the infamous villain Red Skull.

Evans played Johnny Storm in the “Fantastic Four” series, but that role is nothing compared to the magnitude of playing Captain America. Stanley Tucci and Tommy Lee Jones also have starring roles, so this film definitely has the star power and potential to be a big-time success. With the memorable Super Bowl promo and the significant hype this film has been receiving, “Captain America: The First Avenger” may have the virtue of defeating Harry Potter, Jack Sparrow and The X-Men gang in a big-time summer movie clash.

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It’s Mahvel, Baby!

I t ’ l l Ta k e Yo u F o r A R i d e Alan Vallee Asst. A&E Editor

On a fateful day in 2000, Capcom released a game known as “Marvel vs Capcom 2,” the fourth in their mostly unknown “Marvel vs” series of fighting games. It immediately became a hit, being ported to three different systems within a year and becoming one of the most sought-after games of all time. Over 10 years later, a sequel has finally been released in the form of “Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.” Does this game hold up to the promise of “Marvel vs Capcom 2”?

“Marvel vs Capcom 3” has many of the same qualities that are endemic to fighting games, such as health bars, timed matches, a super meter and of course, combos. The “Marvel vs” series has always had a focus on flashy air combos as opposed to the shorter, more utilitarian combos made popular by franchises such as “Street Fighter.” It is not uncommon to see even the simplest of moves lead into a 30-hit air combo with no work required. This game is very newbie-friendly. No character requires more than a few minutes to become familiar with. The controls have been simplified even further from previous games, with the attack buttons being “Light,” “Medium,” “Hard” and “Special” with two assist buttons – a simpler control scheme than the typical eight-button controls of normal fighting games. A “Simple Mode” has also been included in order to make the game even more accessible, a mode which should be included in more games. But all the ease of playing would be useless if the game was ugly, something which thankfully has not happened.

This game is gorgeous. The move from traditional sprites to cel-shaded

3D models (which seems to be the latest Capcom policy) works fantastically in this game, both recreating the feel of a comic book and looking like a movie is playing. Every single character has their own unique animations with no clones, a large improvement over the previous game. The roster has been shrunk from a ridiculous 56 to a still-large but more manageable 36 characters. Half of these have already been featured in “Marvel vs Capcom 2” and return with many gameplay changes – Iron Man’s Proton Cannon Super can now be aimed upwards, Hulk is actually a viable character and Jill is completely different, based on her appearance in “Resident Evil 5.”

The alternate skins for every character have some sort of relevance as opposed to the randomly chosen colors of “Marvel vs Capcom 2” – All of Wolverine’s costumes are his famous ones from the comics, and Sentinel’s costumes are nods to Capcom’s previous games and include a treat for the hardcore fan, the “Mango Sentinel” color from the previous game.

The music in this game is also highly reminiscent of previous games – there are no less than five remixes of the character-select theme from “Marvel vs Capcom 2,” as well as the original available in the training mode. During matches, the music is a randomly chosen theme song of one of the characters in combat arranged in a highly-energetic electronic style.

As always, Capcom delivers a highly enjoyable game and in the spirit of the “Marvel vs” series, it is consistently overthe-top and full of ridiculous fun. I highly recommend this game to both fighting game aficionados and newcomers alike.

“Marvel vs Capcom 3” is currently available in stores.

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The Secret Behind the Six The Difference is Crime Alan Vallee Asst. A&E Editor

In 2005, DC had their “Infinite Crisis” event, which led to major changes for the company’s published works.

There was an entire year without Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman chronicled in the groundbreaking weekly book “52,” in which characters both major (Superboy) and minor (Blue Beetle) died. Wonder Woman famously killed a man. But the most lasting change, the one which hasn’t been somehow undone by editorial decisions? Gail Simone’s Secret Six. The original Secret Six was a Silver Age team of covert operatives working for the good of society published in 1968. Typical Silver Age material, in other words. 1988 saw a sort of revival by Martin Pasko and Dan Spiegle in the form of an eight-page cofeature in “Action Comics Weekly,” featuring the original team leader in a short run which ended that same year. Almost 20 years passed before the name “Secret Six” was even mentioned by any DC comics. That ended rather rapidly with Gail Simone’s introduction of a group of villains who refused to join the Secret Society of Super Villains, headed by Lex Luthor. This was a radical departure for the group since it now consisted of Evil Villains, who executed morally grey missions with large death counts.

This team had two limited series, “Villains United” in 2005 and “Secret Six” in 2006, before getting their own ongoing series, “Secret Six” in 2008.

This new team saw the characters of Catman, Deadshot, Scandal Savage and Ragdoll reunited from the original Villains United mini-series, added Bane (most known for breaking Batman’s back) and introduced a new character, Jeannette (a banshee).

With this roster, they have gone on to sell well and achieve critical acclaim.

But why do they get the acclaim?

The action is well-written, there’s no doubt about that. The art is beautiful, even with three different artists involved. But a lot of comics can claim that. What sets this book apart is the personal touch that every character has. Gail Simone loves each of her characters in a way that only a writer could, emphasizing all of their strengths and creating a sense of family in the most dysfunctional sense of the term.

Bane, the self-made villain equal to Batman, is seen having a fatherly relationship with Scandal Savage, daughter of immortal Vandal Savage. This is entirely unexpected for both characters – Bane’s only experience with fatherhood involves a prison sentence served for him, and Scandal’s father is an immortal genocidal villain. In spite of this, they grow to have a bond so strong that Bane almost dies for it.

Deadshot, coldhearted mercenary extraordinaire, forms a relationship almost instantly with banshee Jeannette.

While the camaraderie in the book is not the same as say, the Justice League, it exists in a unique way, being both tragic and hilarious, noble and barbaric, but altogether something new. If you consider yourself a fan of comics, you do yourself a disservice by not reading this book.

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“Human Hearts” Takes Early Bid For Album of the Year Maritime Return With New Rock Sensation

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If the last decade of music has proved anything, it’s that bands always seem to be judged by their predecessors. After The Promise Ring split in 2002, singer/ guitarist Davey von Bohlen and drummer Dan Didier teamed up with Dismemberment Plan bassist Eric Axelson, starting up a super group of sorts.

Although Axelson split a few years later, the band continued to move forward regardless of expectations. After shuffling through record labels for the band’s first three albums, Maritime found a home with Dangerbird, run by former Promise Ring manager Jeff Castelaz. “Human Hearts,” the band’s fourth album, marks the most carefully crafted work in the band’s already impressive Midwestern-inspired indie rock catalogue.

Maritime has grown since the days of the late 90s, now having families and day jobs instead of vans and dive bars.

Although expectations may be set for the distinct feel of past bands, Maritime shows that a change of pace can prove to be the most enjoyable style.

Genre associations behind, it’s clear that Maritime has found a sound that is unique, yet comfortably familiar.

From the opening seconds of “It’s Casual,” the crystal clear shimmer provides a refreshing take on indie pop.

Maritime doesn’t need any gimmicks or quirks on “Human Hearts,” an appropriately titled album. Von Bohlen provides genuine emotion, ditching angst-driven battle cries in favor of humble explorations of self, like the standout “Air Arizona,” sure to stick with listeners long after the song is over. Tracks on the album range from the surge of “Paraphernalia,” with shimmering guitar leads and gentle synth layers in the background, to the earnest “Faint of Hearts,” the longest and most humble track of the album.

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Milwaukee rockers Maritime are back with their fourth album release, “Human Hearts.”

Promise Ring songs was the sense of urgency. The Promise Ring’s “Nothing Feels Good” was an album composed of what were essentially battle chants.

Many songs on “Human Hearts” have this same feeling, but are merely more polished and comfortable. From start to finish, “Human Hearts” provides an enjoyable and impressively memorable aesthetic experience.

The last Maritime release was back in 2007, and the band purposely took ample time writing “Human Hearts,” growing more comfortable as a band.

“Human Hearts” was written and recorded gradually over the past few years

in the group’s hometown of Milwaukee.

The home field advantage is clear, as every track is instantly catchy, and

sure to leave a favorable impression that can only be defined as Maritime.

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Brown Wins NCAA Hurdles Title

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Will Brown and Coach Lewis pose with Brown’s National Championship trophy.

This article previously ran on March 24, 2011. It was written by Assistant Sports Editor Nick Verhagen and is being featured as a special “Best of the 2010-11 School Year” article.

“Everyone kept calling me to give me advice and wish me good luck,” Brown said when asked about the support of his fellow teammates.

Brown made his mark originally in the

preliminaries. Not only did Brown’s time of 7.44 seconds place him in the finals the next day, it also broke the previous track record of 7.66 seconds set by Joe Moor of Ohio Northern University in 2004. On top of that, his record time was recorded as the fastest time in Division III this season.

The finals took place on Saturday, March 12. As if Friday’s performance wasn’t enough, Brown avenged his run-

ner-up finish from 2010 and finished the timed final with a winning time of 7.43, beating the track record he posted the day before.

“I was nervous but I felt very well prepared,” Brown said. “I knew not to underestimate anybody and I paid attention to my own lane. I did picture myself winning the championship a little. I was runner-up twice and I kept on pushing. I felt like I won but I wasn’t sure right away.”

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Brown’s philosophy on competing is one we can all draw inspiration from.

“You have to aim high or else it’s not worth doing it,” Brown said. Coach Aubrey Lewis agrees.

“Will is a very hard worker and because he has a lot of determination and pride, he exhibits the heart of a lion when it’s time to compete at big meets.”

For those of you thinking this is just another record-setting championship win, you’ll be sadly mistaken. Brown had just recently overcome an injury that he sustained in February. “We decided that Will should not run in the CTC and NJAC Conference Championships due to a slight strain in his hamstring,” Lewis said. Brown took three weeks off to receive treatment from John Davis, M.S., A.T.C., head trainer and coordinator of athletic training and sports medicine services at MSU. Brown also lost valuable training time during his recovery.

“John did a great job and after vigorous therapy, Will was cleared to compete,” Lewis said. “We had a short window of time to get Will ready to compete on a high level so we cut our practices in half and trained at 85 percent of his race pace. In addition, we filmed his practices and had timely reviews to make adjustments to his mechanics over the hurdles.”

Both Brown and Lewis agree that these adjustments “took Will to another level.”

When asked about his overall performance this season, “I give myself an 85 percent,” Brown said. “I was a little shaky at first, but there’s always room for progress.”

As the indoor season officially comes to an end and the outdoor season appears right around the corner, Brown is not letting the major victory get to his head.

“Winning makes you the guy to beat,” said Brown. “People show you love but secretly everyone really wants to beat you.”

Not only does this championship make Brown the first male athlete from MSU to win multiple indoor titles, but he is the third athlete overall behind Sharon Lindo (400 meter) and Monique Riddick (shot put). Brown, Lindo and Riddick are three of the five MSU athletes to win multiple titles overall along with Dewayne Stevens and Amod Field, who also won outdoor titles in the 400-meter and the 400-meter hurdle. Brown also received his fourth indoor honor to bring his total to seven All-American honors.

Red Hawks Fall in NCAA Regional Tournament

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Red Hawk Catcher Liz Russo at bat against Rutgers-Camden earlier this season.

Nick Verhagen AssistAnt sports Editor

Despite a valiant effort by the entire Montclair State University softball team, the Red Hawks were unfortunately eliminated from the NCAA Courtland Regional Tournament after two straight losses to Piedmont College and SUNY Cortland.

Even though the Red Hawks ended their season early, they have nothing to be upset about, with an overall record of 27-12 and a conference record of 14-4.

MSU faced Piedmont College in game

three on the first day of the tournament on Friday, May 13. Throughout the first six innings, nothing seemed to click for either team. The score remained 0-0 until Piedmont scored four runs on six hits in the top of the seventh. Up until that point, Piedmont only had two hits, behind Montclair State’s three.

Freshman pitcher Alex Hill pitched another complete game but picked up her sixth loss of the season with four earned runs, five strikeouts and one walk; she ends the season with a 17-6 record. Unfortunately, six solid innings of defense were overshadowed by one

sub-par inning.

On Saturday, May 14, MSU went up against top-seeded Courtland in the first game of the day. Montclair State had a better outing the second time around, but it still wasn’t enough to save them.

The Red Hawks fell to the Red Dragons 4-3. Cortland got off to an early lead with two runs through the first three innings.

MSU cut the lead in half when junior Priscilla Camacho scored on a ground out by senior Leslie Gonzalez. Cortland further increased their lead to 4-1 with two runs in the top of the fifth inning. After a very fast sixth inning, Montclair State

had one last chance in the bottom of the seventh. Hopes were high when the first three batters all advanced to load the bases. With the bases loaded and no outs, Camacho stepped to the plate. Camacho struck out but the Red Hawks still had a chance.

After Camacho, Hill came in and hit a single up the middle to drive in two runs to make it a 4-3 game. With the tying run on second and the game-winning run on first, the Red Hawks luck ran out with two straight ground outs to end the inning, and their season. The Red Hawks’ season ending record 27-12.

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Montclair Brings Sports Media Professionals Together for Panel Discussion Kendall Zoppa AssistAnt sports Editor

The DuMont Television Center at Montclair State University welcomed top sports media personnel earlier this month. In a segment filmed for “Carpe Diem,” the news-magazine program produced by the Broadcasting Department, the panel, which included ESPN commen-

ing the sports industry. Aside from the uncertainty of a possible NFL lockout, the panel discussed another pressing matter: endorsements.

In recent months, announcers and sportscasters alike have been offered attractive deals to put their names behind a number of consumer-related products.

The question that was addressed to the panel regarded whether or not there was a conflict of interest taking place.

The most notable occurrence was during this year’s Rose Bowl in which ESPN reporter Erin Andrews noted the instability of the wearing of Nike cleats during the big game, yet Andrews recently signed an endorsement deal with Reebok.

The panel unanimously agreed that this type of business could, and has been

that there needs to be a line drawn between the two entities.

On another note, the panel discussed the ever-changing world of technology and its impact on the sports community.

With the advent of social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, news has become more up-to-the-minute than ever

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Kelly Naqi, reporter for ESPN’s Outside the Lines.

tator and New York Jets radio voice Bob Wischusen, ESPN “Outside the Lines” reporter Kelly Naqi and Senior Vice President of Fox Sports Lou D’Ermilio (who is also the father of fellow broadcasting major Lou D’Ermilio Jr.), discussed matters ranging from the NFL lockout to the use of social media.

With host and Montclair State’s Professor Marc Rosenwieg from broadcasting spearheading the discussion, the panel dove into issues currently stress-

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Bob Wischusen, sports commentator for ESPN and the New York Jets.

shown to, coerce its audience members into believing in a certain product and should have no place in sports reporting.

“Yes, it is fair to take it [endorsements] away from her,” Naqi said, and explained

before. D’Ermilio explained that the biggest change in his position is learning how to adjust to the changing tides of technology and using them in ways to further business.

However, technology has posed new threats to writers and reporters in the form of blogs. Journalists are now competing against numerous blogging websites that are at liberty to present information without taking the necessary steps to ensure they are posting accurate information. Due to mandatory protocol that must be taken before any news is leaked from a television station or legiti-

mate news source, bloggers are often the first to report major stories. Though their credibility is unknown and often unreliable, these “reporters” adhere to a different set of rules or, in many cases, no rules at all. Wischusen described this dilemma as a “necessary evil of the time we live in” in which beat writers and amateur bloggers are competing in the same field.

In part two of the “Carpe Diem” segment, the panel continued their discussion on credible news reporting and the pressures of being first to report. One key topic the panel touched on was the use of the “unnamed” source when reporting breaking news. Naqi explained ESPN’s standard for use of the “unnamed” source is that the reporter must tell at least one person, namely his or her boss, who the source is so that the credibility of the information can be attained.

Naqi recalled an instance where she was unable to reveal her source’s name to anyone and therefore was not allowed by ESPN to run the story. The reason for such strict procedures ensures ESPN, and its viewers, that they are of the highest standard in sports.

After taping ended, the panel joined a group of Montclair State broadcasting students to answer questions regarding the broadcasting industry. Wischusen stressed emphatically the importance of internships and work experience while fellow Boston College alum Kelly Naqi pointed out the advantage of being bilingual for up and comers in this business.

Overall, it was an informative and interesting discussion for all who watched.

Special thanks to Marc Rosenwieg, advisor to The Montclarion, for bringing such prominent media personalities and executives to MSU’s campus.

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Montclair State’s Women’s Lacrosse posing with coaches after clinching the Skyline Conference Championship for the fifth time in six years. and Cantillo were the other goal scorers for the Red Hawks. Lauren Ehrhardt led Franklin and Marshall with four goals on the evening. Caroline Krohn added three more goals for the Diplomats.

Although the Red Hawks fell in just the first round, their season ended on a positive note. Their 13-6 season (8-0

Skyline, 3-2 NJAC), which included a six-game winning streak, seems to be consistent with the 2010 season, proving the Red Hawks, as a whole, aren’t going anywhere soon.

Senior Kayla Henderson, the Red Hawks’ leading scorer with 69 goals (the second-highest in program history) and

nine assists, is graduating. She leaves behind a legacy of Hendersons to follow in her footsteps. Goalkeeper Tiffani and midfielder Krissa have big shoes to fill in the following seasons. Kayla played a significant role across the boards and her presence on and off the field will be missed. As well as her 78 points this

season, she posted 29 ground balls, 35 draw controls and 16 caused turnovers.

As the reigning champions of the Skyline Conference, the Red Hawks shouldn’t be disappointed by their earlyround knock out, but proud they have once again found themselves on top of the Skyline.

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Montclair State men’s lacrosse wins the Skyline Conference Championship in honor of their late coach John Greco who passed away last Novemeber.

Mike Monostra sports Editor

A season that was full of ups and downs ended on a fairly high note for MSU men’s lacrosse.

After struggling to a 3-6 start to the season, the Red Hawks battled through the Skyline Conference Tournament, upsetting Farmingdale State 9-7 in the title game to win the championship for the third straight season. MSU then battled the eighth-ranked Stevens Ducks hard in the first round of the NCAA playoffs before succumbing by a score of 9-7.

It was quite an achievement for a Red Hawk team that saw their head coach, John Greco, pass away in November. The

team showed character as interim head coach and close friend of Greco, Adam Torissi, guided MSU through the season. After a slow start, the Red Hawks really turned things on heading down the stretch.

In the conference championship against Farmingdale, the Red Hawks were up and down, just like their season, as the Rams jumped out to leads of 2-0 and 4-3. However, with the help of attackers like Tyler Meth (three goals) and Thomas Ring (two goals), MSU was able to battle back and take a 6-5 lead into halftime.

The only score in the third quarter was a goal by Meth to give MSU a 7-5 lead heading into the final period. Ring

scored early in the fourth quarter to extend the Red Hawks’ lead to 8-5, their largest lead of the game. MSU clung to that lead for the final 11 minutes of the game, finishing off their third straight conference championship title.

Despite their achievements in the Skyline Tournament, the Red Hawks had their work cut out for them as they headed into the NCAA Tournament to take on number-eight Stevens.

The Ducks had dominated MSU in the regular season, beating them 16-5. However, the Red Hawks were determined to hang with the Ducks this time around.

After Stevens scored a quick goal to start the first quarter,

Matt Prongay matched it just three minutes into the game to tie the game at one. Stevens scored twice more to lead 3-1 after the first quarter.

The Red Hawks wouldn’t roll over, however, as they kept the Ducks from putting the game away. Rob Sinicola scored twice for MSU in the second quarter and the Red Hawks cut Stevens’ lead to 4-3 at halftime. MSU out-shot the Ducks 11-6 in the second quarter.

The Red Hawks continued to steal the momentum in the second half as a goal from Meth tied the game at four. However, that served as the turning point of the match as Stevens battled back to re-take the lead. Three straight goals, two from attack-

er Kevin Rose, gave the Ducks a 7-4 advantage, one they would hold for the remainder of the game.

The three-goal deficit became too much for the Red Hawks to overcome. Despite goals from Kevin Dyer and Sinicola in the fourth quarter, MSU came up short of upsetting Stevens.

MSU certainly shouldn’t have hung their heads low after their first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament. They proved to overcome all the odds in the 2011 season and continue the winning attitude that Greco brought to the program in 2002.

Rather than this season being the end of an era for MSU men’s lacrosse, it was the beginning of a bright, new one.

Red Hawks Take Skyline Title Once Again Kendall Zoppa AssistAnt sports Editor

After a successful season of going 13-6 and being named Skyline Conference Champions for the fifth time in six years, the Montclair State women’s lacrosse team fell to sixthranked Franklin and Marshall in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Tournament.

Wednesday, May 11 marked the end of the road for the team as they concluded their season with an 18-7 loss in Lancaster, Penn.

Red Hawk goalkeeper Tiffani Henderson had 13 saves while sister Kayla Henderson and fellow teammate Cora Delfini posted two goals each. The Diplomats (18-2), however, jumped out on a three-goal run in the opening four minutes of play. Just as quickly, the Red Hawks rallied back with a three-

goal run of their own by Maggie Fallon, Delfini and Kailee Beal.

Unfortunately, this is where the Red Hawks remained as Franklin and Marshall went on a eight-goal run to close out the first half 11-3.

Franklin and Marshall jumpstarted the second half with a goal by midfielder Katie Delaney in the opening two minutes of play. Montclair wouldn’t waiver yet as Delfini and Stephanie Cantillo tacked on two goals to narrow the gap to 12-5. However, Montclair State couldn’t pull within more than seven in the second half. Despite Montclair’s two final goals of the game from senior Kayla Henderson, the Red Hawks were matched score for score in the period.

Both Henderson and Delfini both led the team in scoring with two goals each while Beal, Fallon Women’s Lacrosse Continued on page 31

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Senior Kayla Henderson scoring a goal against York defenders earlier this season.