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1/31/20 12:39AM Officer issued a summons for underage drinking at 241 MLK Blvd. 1:13AM Officer issued a summons to the president of 279 MLK Blvd. for serving alcohol to underage students. 1:34AM Officers arrested three students on Greek Way for possession of CDS. They were processed and subsequently released with court dates. 10:55PM Executive board member of 317 MLK Blvd. reported to officers that an unknown female non-affiliate assaulted three members during a party. The female refused to leave when asked and began flailing her hands and fists and being combative. She left the scene prior to officers’ arrival. 2/2/20 4:54AM Officers arrested a non-affiliate subsequent to a motor vehicle stop at Central Ave. and Jay Street for an open warrant out of Irvington, NJ.

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News

Week of February 10, 2019

New Jersey Bans Flavored Vapes By Nick Arango | Contributing Writer On Jan. 21 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that would prohibit the sale or distribution of flavored e-cigarettes, effective April 20. After the 90-day grace period, the ban will affect any electronic cigarettes with a “distinguishable flavor, taste, or aroma,” and any violations will be followed by an initial $250 fine, then a second $500 fine and a final $1,000 fine for every subsequent offense. While there have been emergency e-cigarette bans throughout the country, New Jersey will have the country’s first permanent state ban. Following New York City, state officials state that the intention of the ban is to protect children from the harms of vaping. In regards to his city’s ban, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio stated, "I am certain there are some people who benefit, but the problem we have is we know that these

flavors are being used to systematically hook children and we know people are using other products and we know we have a health crisis now." Last year, there were calls for action after many vaping-related illnesses and deaths began to appear throughout the country. In return, Murphy established a task force that recommended banning flavored e-cigarettes to help prevent children from forming any vaping-related illness, a suggestion that Murphy quickly approved. “As governor,” Murphy said, “I am first and foremost charged with protecting the health and safety of our people. Research shows that flavored electronic smoking devices and products, such as mint, candy, fruit and chocolate, are extremely appealing, especially to children." Opponents to the law include vape store owners and adults

who use e-cigarettes as a tool to quit conventional tobacco smoking. The store owners argue that the flavored e-cigarettes are their highest profit merchandise and the ban may cause many stores to close. Additionally, with only 90 days to comply with the new law, store owners say they will have trouble shifting their shelves and adapting to a new market. Some adult vapers say that the flavored e-cigarettes are what helped them quit cigarettes, and that with the new ban comes a larger possibility of returning to conventional tobacco cigarettes. On-campus students showed agreement with the intentions of the law but also pointed out the complexities of attempting statewide prevention. Thomas Fuzia, freshman Computer Science major, discussed his relationship with flavored e-cigarettes. “Sure, it kinda has helped me wean off smok-

ing nicotine. I don't care for the other flavors of Juul and it began to be a pain to get them. So I started trying those, like, disposable daily ones and I would just use less and less. I didn’t like it at first but it's been a net good for me all and all.” Kaitlyn McKenna, a second year Architecture major, said, “I think the ban is a proactive move and looks good on paper but underage users will find a way to get nicotine.”

How does NJIT develop? Campus Development: Looking back and how we move forward By Parth Agarwal | Copy Editor On Jan. 22 in his welcome back email, Senior Vice President for Real Estate Development and Capital Operations Andrew Christ announced NJIT’s acquisition of the former Warren Street School at the corner of Warren and Wickliff Streets. Christ stated, “Based on our need for more residential capacity and parking for our growing population, we have begun a “Request for Qualifications” process to secure a development partner for a 500+ bed residence hall and structured parking facility on the Warren Street School property.” As NJIT settles into 2020, students and staff find themselves returning to a campus that has grown and developed alongside them over the course of the decade. The 2010s have seen the conclusion of projects such as the Makerspace, the Central King Building, the completion of the Wellness and Events Center (WEC) and the Lubetkin Field. Andrew Christ personally led these projects in his position. “The ability for us to work together as a community and effectuate some significant physical change on the campus has been very, very rewarding,” he said. Christ stresses that upgrading research facilities has remained a focus in light of a rapidly changing scientific landscape. “A couple of decades ago… we weren’t an R1 Carnegie classification research institution. We’ve had to refocus and be sure that we were spending our resources in a way that provided the necessary support to get us to that designation.” He refers to 2019 R1 Carnegie classification as a “Very High Research University,” joining Rutgers and Prince-

ton as one of three such universities in New Jersey. The development projects have not been without criticism or challenges. One significant obstacle has been maintaining campus appearance and functionality during the construction process. “We still need to deliver quality services to the students and provide a quality environment for the faculty to teach and do their research, while upgrading and renovating space,” said Christ. Owen Busler, junior Electrical Engineering major, cited lack of transparency as a frustration. “In the end, I think they’re amazing facilities,” he said. “Especially the field, but personally, my friends and I would just make fun of whoever was the construction company at the time because it sat as a dirt field for like 8 months.” Lubetkin Field construction, which began with the WEC groundbreaking ceremony in Nov. 2015, was plagued by delays and finished almost a year behind schedule in Aug. 2019. He continued, “I’m sure there’s a reason for it, but we just didn’t know why… I personally would have appreciated a, ‘Hey, just so you know, if you see the field sitting there not doing anything for the next six months, it’s because it’s soaking wet, it’s frozen,’ … Because when I see big trucks—which I’m sure we’re spending thousands of dollars renting every week—sitting there doing nothing… my tuition’s going to having that truck sit there.” On the WEC project, Christ said, “Believe me, I was first in that line of those happy to get that project brought to a successful conclusion…

A lot of blood, sweat and tears have been shed over the years to make that happen. Having the ability to communicate [our] plan and get input and feedback through our shared governance process has… allowed us to overcome a lot of the challenges. But it’s never enough, and it’s never fast enough. Because I’m as impatient as anyone else, I would love to have it all done tomorrow… But it’s just not possible.” To determine which projects to take on, NJIT uses a data-driven approach to ground their strategic plans in efficiency and determine which investments will attract students and revenue for the school. “We work together with the finance office to understand whether or not [the project] will produce the revenue that may require that we construct a new building for that program,” said Christ. Student satisfaction surveys play a role in the process, but the results have not always been positive. The final report for NJIT’s “2020 Vision” plan states, “Neither students nor faculty are satisfied with facilities according to survey measures.” Some of this may be due to changing expectations. As Christ puts it, “The challenge for us is that about every four years, the student population changes over,” and cites CKB as an example of an exciting facility in 2017 that has now become yet another mundane building. Nevertheless, as the “2020 Vision” document continues, “Limited student and faculty satisfaction with technology and facilities warrants attention. The next plan should consider developing strategies to improve objective conditions while more directly reflecting

community needs and expectations in facility development.” Moving forward, NJIT’s development team will place a premium on adapting to changes in how students engage with their education. Busler hopes that NJIT can grow its resident population. “I think we could make a bigger impact on the newer campus by having more people live here,” he said. “From my personal experience, the residents are the ones who are most active in clubs, the most active in Senate." Christ agrees: “We would like to have more residential students… You participate more in the university experience if you’re here on campus. Maybe you go to a sporting event or you attend the theater because you have a little bit more time… I think the more students get comfortable with living on campus and the more quantity that we’re able to bring here, that will help us further that experience.” NJIT’s recent purchase of the Warren Street School property reflects this goal. “It fits perfectly within what we would consider the residential zone of the campus,” said Christ. They intend to lease it out for the construction of a third-party housing option like University Centre. As NJIT grows, Christ envisions a broader vision for the campus. “As I see NJIT evolving in the future, it’s not just developing on campus… it’s helping to develop more into the community of University Heights, and being a part of that Renaissance that’s happening in the city. That’s a great part of my job today.”

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Features

Week of February 10, 2019

Dear Highlander... How do you know if things that irk you are peeves or red flags? By The Dear Highlander Board

An easy test for distinguishing a pet peeve from a red flag is to look at intent. An involuntary action like snoring or a personality quirk can be a pet peeve. A red flag is a consistent pattern of intentional behavior that is toxic to some extent. Something that could have started as an annoyance becomes a red flag when the partner refuses to make compromise even after you've communicated about it. The worst people and partners are the ones that not only know their

worst qualities, but refuse to change and go so far as to find an identity in those qualities. If something irks you about them now, chances are that they’ll only get more annoying. If you’re in doubt, ask your close friends and family for another viewpoint—sometimes love blinds you to what’s in front of you. In order to be dating healthily you have to be mature and respectful of yourself and others. A simple pet peeve would not make a significant impact on

one's morals, dreams and goals, and a good partner would not ask you to make such compromises. If, as the relationship progresses, you notice that some of those old pet peeves start looking like red flags, you should start assessing if you are giving up too much of yourself for that relationship. A relationship is a give and take, so if you’re all give and no take then you should see the red flags for what they are and back out before you get hurt.

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Visit Paint and Chill A group painting class for you and your date with adult drinks for those over 21. How could you possibly go wrong?

Date Ideas in Newark By Mark Pothen | Senior Staff Writer

Get Portuguese Food in the Ironbound

I personally enjoy Ferry Street BBQ for a cheap, more satisfying, meal. However, if you’re in the mood for a more upscale bite, try out Sol-Mar. Both of these are walking distance from Newark Penn Station.

Tops Diner

A classic diner, and an even more classic date spot, it has the variety you want and the price you need so that both parties involved are happy. The prices look high, but you get more than what you paid for.

Intrinsic Cafe

This small hole-in-thewall place is popular among University Heights diners – it’s within walking distance of NJIT and offers a wide variety of bubble teas.

Go for a walk in Branch Brook Park Especially during the spring, this stunning park has the third-most cherry blossom trees in the country and just oozes with romance. Walking down the winding paths, you come across the Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center that you and your date can have fun in, and later on you can admire the beautiful architecture of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

Go to a Show at the NJPAC

Newark’s big sports team, the NJ Devils provide entertainment on the ice for a huge crowd of fun-loving fans. Their games in the Prudential Center have seats that are as cheap as $6. Who knows, maybe you’ll make it onto the kiss cam!

Explore Newark Museum This is the largest and most underrated museum in NJ, with its incredible Asian, American, African and classical collections. They legitimately have a whole Buddhist temple that they transported inside. Did I mention that tickets are free for students?

Get Groupon Once you’ve run through all of those date ideas, there is nothing more helpful for college students that are trying to have a cute date on a budget than Groupon. They are able to give you discounts on thousands of different date ideas nearby from axe throwing to skydiving.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center hosts a good variety of shows for a reasonable price. Whether you want to see Star Wars in concert or Ken Jeong doing standup, you simply can’t go wrong with a date here.

Go to a Red Bulls Game Just a town over, in Harrison, and with tickets as low as $20, you can watch the Red Bulls soccer team play in Red Bulls arena.

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This Week in

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Esports Game Night Photos by Sean Slusarz NJIT Esports hosted a night filled with modern video game favorites and consoles, filling the room with their members and competition.

Winter WiCSLand

Photos by Ethan O'Malley The Women in Computing Society hosted the Winter WiCSland welcome back mixer for the semester, teaming with Girl Up, Theta Tau, and NSBE for a afternoon of socialization, gingerbread house decorating, and hot chocolate.

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Opinion

Week of February 10, 2019

Overrated By Isaac Scafe | Senior Staff Writer February is often associated with Valentine’s Day, a celebration of the people you love the most. Partners buy each other candy, exchange gifts and go on romantic dates to express their love. Those without a date, however, rush to try to find someone to spend the day with. After all, who wants to be alone on Valentine's Day? However, not being in a relationship is not something to lose sleep over. Everywhere you look, everyone seems to be in a relationship. It comes

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to a point where you think that everyone but you has a partner. But in reality, you aren't missing out on a lot. It takes a lot of effort to make a relationship work. They can bring an unnecessary amount of stress into your life, especially when you're already trying to balance school, work and other priorities. A good relationship requires work, and most people don't have the time to make it right. Let's say that you do meet the person that you think you're going to spend the

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rest of your life with, and then a couple of weeks pass by and you realize that your new relationship isn't what you had imagined at all. But instead of ending the relationship, you stay in it, fearing to be alone. A relationship shouldn't be prioritized over your happiness. If a relationship is making you miserable, then what's the point of being in it? Isn't it better to be happy alone than to be unhappy with another person? A romantic relationship will not necessarily be the most important relation-

ship in your life. You also don't have to be in a relationship every minute of your life. Instead, people should focus on how they view themselves. People find a way to hate themselves despite nothing being wrong with them. You will always be your own biggest critic, but sometimes you should take it easy on yourself. People should focus on loving themselves to make sure that they are the best person that they can be. In the meantime, being in a romantic relationship can wait.

Relationships

By Anthony McInnis | Senior Staff Writer Oftentimes people can grow weary of relationships. After all, they are time-consuming, stress-inducing and most of all expensive. However, relationships offer something essential to the human condition: companionship. Having someone there for you in your happiest and saddest moments makes a difference. This doesn’t exclusively apply to romantic relationships, but familial relationships and

friendships as well. I can personally attest that all three of these types of relationships have helped me through tragedy. While the freedom of the single life can be a relief, it may ultimately ring hollow. There can be a profound emptiness in coming home to a lonely house or dorm without someone to greet you, care for you or even simply talk to you. It can be easy to fall into de-

pression, when it feels like no one cares. Having solid relationships with friends, family and significant others can prevent this. That’s not to say if you’re single then you’re inherently miserable, as many people can still be perfectly fulfilled while not being in a relationship. Obviously, everyone has different needs based on where they are in their lives. When people are going to college,

for example, they may want to focus as much as they can on their education and not want to sacrifice their time for a relationship. However, at some point in everyone’s life, most desire to have a partner. Relationships are fundamental to the human condition. The urge to find a mate and breed is something that is engraved in our DNA and as much as you may try, you cannot deny it.

Left, Right & Middle

What do you think about the State Department's birth tourism restrictions? By Carmel Rafalowsky | Editor-in-Chief

By Mark Pothen | Senior Staff Writer

he U.S. State Department stated that, “birth tourism poses risks to national security,” on a final ruling that was unveiled on Jan. 23. The document went on to claim that birth tourism, the practice of traveling to another country for the sole purpose of giving birth there, so the child becomes a birthright citizen of the destination country, has become an industry that is "rife with criminal activity, including international criminal schemes." While the average citizen has no context or data so as to assert whether birth tourism does in fact pose a threat to national security—though really, how could a woman in her third trimester of pregnancy be that dangerous—the department’s claim regarding criminal activity and international scheming strikes me as farfetched, ludicrous and frankly racialized. The new ruling does not affect countries in the US’ Visa Waiver Program, which is operated by the Department of Homeland Security and allows citizens from 39 countries to visit the United States for up to 90 days without a visa. Countries in the program include the likes of Australia, France, Italy, Greece, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Slovenia and England. European countries and territories make up 30 out of the 39 countries on the VWP list; a whopping 76.9 percent. East Asian countries account for three or 7.7 percent; Pacific countries four or 10.3 percent; and South America one out of 39 or 2.6 percent, with Chile as the sole South American country on the list. While the majority of these countries are perhaps more ‘westernized’ or similar to the U.S. in their political and social structure, I doubt that makes them less likely to breed criminals as well. Or does this ruling suggest that citizens from the select countries on this list are incapable of committing crime? In a statement after the ruling was published, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said the new rule would “defend American taxpayers from having their hard-earned dollars siphoned away to finance the direct and downstream costs associated with birth tourism.” To this end, the new rule forces travelers to prove they can pay for all costs of their medical care in the US. I can understand people’s frustration and belief that birth tourism is a drain on U.S. resources and our healthcare system, and that ultimately US taxpayers bear the burden of these births. I may not fully agree without the hard data to prove it, but this argument makes sense, and I would be irked if it were in fact true. Paying taxes can be annoying even if you acknowledge that they are necessary and inherently good, since they pay for public services and establishments. Living in New Jersey, I can especially share this pain—taxes add up. That said, I cannot stand behind the racial overtones of this document. The statements of “criminal activity” and “international schemes” imply something more and the fact that citizens from VWP countries are exempt gets under my skin. If the new ruling is truly about national security, then citizens of every country should have to comply. Any person from any country can be dangerous or pose a threat—why exempt these (largely European) countries? Why not amend the whole program entirely? It’s not fair, it doesn’t add up, and it strikes me as a last-ditch grab for attention and relevancy on President Trump’s part to excite the Republican party.

By Daniil Ivanov | Managing Editor

n a new rule, the U.S. State Department has established that “travel to the United States with the primary purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship for a child by giving birth in the United States is an impermissible basis for the issuance of a B nonimmigrant visa… The Department does not believe that visiting the United States for the primary purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship for a child...is a legitimate activity for pleasure or of a recreational nature.” Though I sympathize with these parents who are trying to get the best for their children, I agree with the State Department that birth tourism goes against the laws of the country and is a blatant exploit of the Constitution. The well-being of these children is not the responsibility of the U.S. government. Natural born citizenship is intended to create a national identity and to ensure the prosperity of our nation—not to act as our political asylum nor refugee system. If foreigners want to have a chance at the American Dream, there are legal channels for this, though the process is definitely slower and less efficient than it should be. Additionally, the rule states that immigrants coming to the U.S. for the purpose of a medical treatment must first show that they are able to afford the procedure along with the stay surrounding it. This makes perfect sense as other countries have their own taxes and legislation and safety nets in order to provide for their people. The U.S. has laws put in place that allow people to be medically treated regardless of their ability to pay, and such laws should still apply to foreigners visiting the country who happen to fall ill in the same way that another country’s medical system would take care of an American abroad. However, such generosity and benevolence only works when it is not abused, thus such protections should be made by the State Department. If foreign nationals want to work in the U.S. there are channels to do so and they should. If they want medical treatment in America, they should be allowed to do so if they can afford it. But, generosity given through our Constitution and laws will only last if it is not abused.

n recent weeks, the State Department announced that it plans to deny visas to pregnant women that are believed to be coming here with the sole intent of having their child on American soil. The Center for Immigration Studies has conducted studies that put the number of children born in the United States as a result of so-called birth tourism at 33,000. This is in addition to “Some 39,000 other foreigner women here on temporary student or guest-worker visas [that] also give birth” and nearly 300,000 births that are the result of illegal immigrants. This was a very good move by the State Department given that this system is simply not sustainable. The United States is a sovereign nation and must know how many people are coming into the country and being born here. This brings up questions about the 14th Amendment that allows for the idea of “birthright citizenship” by saying “all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” This issue of birth tourism actually supports the premise held by a contingent of legal scholars that argue that because the illegal immigrants never went through the governmentally legal process to enter the United States, they are not under the jurisdiction of the United States government. This is not to be unsympathetic to individuals who are fleeing from their respective nations for a better life, but the truth is that with the presence of the welfare state established in the United States in 1964, we have to be more stringent with regards to who is allowed in given that government benefits act as an incentivize to illegally come to the United States. The reality is that deterrents have to be established in order to ensure that fewer people illegally enter the United States, which is why President Trump’s policy change that has asylum seekers wait in Mexico for adjudication has led to a 90% decrease in border crossing to Arizona. It simply seems that individuals on the political left don’t want to have a conversation about this issue acknowledging the realities on the ground, so they would much rather attribute every deterrent to racism without an iota of evidence.

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Week of February 10, 2019

"Titanic" Revisited By Anthony McInnis | Senior Staff Writer With Valentine’s Day approaching, we are often drawn to certain classic love stories such as “Romeo and Juliet,” “Casablanca” and of course the 1997 film “Titanic.” To this day, people still remember and revisit this film. The answer to why it has stayed relevant for over twenty years is in short, that despite being simple and cliché, it is a masterpiece nonetheless . By this point everyone knows the story of “Titanic.” Rose DeWitt Bukater, played by Kate Winslet, is an aristocratic woman who would be forced to marry Cal Hockley, played by Billy Zane, against her will after they sail to America. Jack Dawson, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is a poor artistic man who wins a ticket aboard the RMS Titanic. Jack and Rose fall in love on the ship of doom with their story ending in tragedy. Director James Cameron had quite the achievement, with his film being the biggest movie of the decade. Cameron’s passion and hard work can be seen with every painstakingly accurate

set, every breathtaking shot of the ship and every charismatic actor he guided. He didn’t set out to make a film with rich character development and an engaging narrative, but rather a simple crowd pleaser and did so flawlessly . The expertly done direction gives so much life and energy to every scene, that the film is just immensely entertaining to watch. At its core, what makes “Titanic” so effective and easy to like is its simplicity. From the characters to the plot, nothing is particularly nuanced or developed exceptionally. All the lower-class passengers are generically kind hearted and fun, while all the upper-class passengers are uptight and snooty. Cal even borders on cartoonishly evil when he tries to kill Jack and Rose. The dialogue is more than a little cheesy. However, all this works to the film's advantage. It taps into our basic desires to see true love conquer all obstacles, to see heroes be heroes and villains be villains. By being so well-made, fast-paced and

entertaining, “Titanic” manages to make a frankly mediocre script work. The movie is about experiencing the wonder of the ship, the dread of its sinking and the thrill of a love story, and sometimes that doesn’t require exceptional writing. The effective simplicity trickles down to the character writing as Jack and Rose accomplish what the film needs the leads to do: the rich woman who feels trapped by her wealth, status and by society’s expectations of her, contrasted with the poor man with a heart of gold. These are simple character archetypes that have been done many times before, but that’s what makes them so appealing to most people. “Titanic” is almost a fairytalelike love story so these types of characters work perfectly as long as the audience can find them likable. DiCaprio and Winslet bring so much personality and energy to their roles, it’s just difficult not to root for them. Zane is also very enjoyable to watch as Cal, as this love story needs an antagonist

who is unapologetically a villain. He’s so over-the-top and evil at times that you can tell Zane was having a blast playing the character. If the film was a grounded serious story about the tragedy of the ship sinking, then these characters would be horribly out of place and make for a broken movie. “Titanic” truly is the archetypal film for mass appeal. It has romance, exciting action, likable characters and historically accurate sets. No matter what type of person you are, it's hard to find nothing to like. If you leave your brain turned on, “Titanic” is not very good and even downright dumb at times. However, the movie was made to experience the ride of the ship of dreams and doom. It’s a masterpiece because Cameron achieved everything he set out to accomplish with expert execution. That’s why it has stayed with so many people for so long, and why it’s the perfect movie for Valentine’s Day.

"The Notebook" Revisted By Prem Naik | Senior Staff Writer Often cited as one of the most romantic movies ever, “The Notebook,” based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel of the same name, is a classic that is revered amongst the hopeless romantics of today. A tale of love set in the 1940s, “The Notebook” delivers a fairytale romance which many people can only dream of, and I can see its appeal upon another watch of the film, especially with Valentine’s Day around the corner. The story is simple enough: as his aging wife suffers from dementia, a man attempts to help her recall her life by chronicling their love story in a notebook he wrote. With Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams playing the younger counterparts of Noah and Allie, a classic tale of a poor boy

falling for a rich girl unravels. Under a modern lens, Noah’s initial interaction with Allie can be questionable. The two meet at a local carnival through mutual friends, Noah is immediately taken by Allie. When Allie climbs aboard a Ferris Wheel, Noah pursues her and repeatedly asks her out, to which she repeatedly says no. Finally when he puts his life in danger to coax her into saying yes, she agrees. In a real-world scenario, most people would deem this to be overtly creepy. Often, this is the case when viewing other classic ‘romantic films’ in retrospect, from “Say Anything,” to “Love Actually,” to “Overboard.” However, apart from the one aforementioned scene, other parts of the film hold up pretty well in a more ‘woke’ viewing,

which could explain why the film remains popular today. Showcasing all parts of Noah and Allie’s relationship, from the fun summer escapades to the occasional fights, the relationship is at least shown to be based on mutual respect and affection, which is a rare case in most romantic films. Sprinkling in Allie’s parents’ disapproval of Noah and playing on a love triangle which pits Allie between Noah and James Marsden’s Lon, the movie hits all the Hollywood clichés necessary in a romantic film. Having to choose between the man who has wealth, a good name, and a good family, or the man she left behind, Allie also gets more of a character than most women in romantic films are ever given. Her internal conflict is clearly visible, and

that adds weight to her choice in the end. Once again, it is not perfect in a modern viewing, but the movie has its moments that manage to shine through. By no means is the film a masterpiece, as it falls prey to cheesy dialogue and melodramatic scenes. But at the end of the day, it is hard not to enjoy the film just based on the charm of the two leading actors and the storybook love story it is able to give audiences. In real life, love is messy and relationships never go the way we wish them to. That being said, movies like “The Notebook” can bring out, or inspire the hopeless romantics in all of us, to pursue that modern, not so creepy, fairy tale.

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COLLECTIONS voices from around campus THIS WEEK:

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"Abha from Spectrum she's so gorgeous!!" "I had a crush on a guy for 5 years but now we're best friends and give each other dati" "even my asian mama thinks you're hot" "You're so hot, Nick Rubulotta" "my suities <3"

"Roses are red, I hope you can see, that you should go, On a date with me" "Professor glick I would die for him" "I'm so glad I can be vulnerable around you" "I know I haven't said it yet and it's a little quick, but I love you"

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Horoscopes By @poetastrologers

CAPRICORN

PISCES

AQUARIUS

Rest is especially helpful in all the pockets of time you can find it now. It’s not that you’re tired exactly it’s that thoughts will flow in that are ready to teach you about the future. Speak up whenever you want to. You have something important to say.

There have been moments of bliss lately. As this time wears on hold your spirit in this place and not the other. Remember a delicate feeling should be held for a long time until it is ready. Now may not be that time, so stay happy.

You will be there for a good friend—truly present and listening. Easy for you that is to say with your lustrous heart and your knowledge of how things work. And remember you don’t have to solve the problem—just keep loving—it will come back to you.

SAGITTARIUS

SCORPIO

LIBRA

You are headed in the correct direction. And the future is supple and you will be thankful for words. Whatever you thought before is as real as light is possible. That is to say, as long as you know what you feel you will keep going and going.

Your deepest memories will be reflected everywhere. And even as your mind wanders from time to time from what has lasted, right now you will be held by the idea of this lasting. A pink ring around the light is ferocious. Ferocious with everything loving.

Plans that have been lingering might need to be made now. Once they are set, they will make you very happy. You will be drawn to seashells and the idea of luck. These symbols will give you a way to infuse your emotions into your daily life.

VIRGO

LEO

CANCER

After a long time of waiting this is the moment to really put all your energy moving forward. You can’t make a mistake and can only learn from what is clearly there. What’s causing your feelings is a gigantic reminder to trust. Love with hope—it matters.

As always you will want to move at your own pace. It depends on who is around if this fits exactly. You will wake up from a dream and be sure that there is a secret in it. Of course there will be but it likely won’t be the one you think. Wear an orange hat.

You’re blessed with the intricate art of saying what you’re thinking many moments afterwards. Or that is to say, you know how to wait to tell your true feelings. Maybe you will want to put a heart there and speak. Just do what you have to—it will be ok.

GEMINI

TAURUS

ARIES

You need to remember what your real favorite things are and how to find them. Like the things you crave and crave deeply. Nothing is different daily but that’s the difference. What order to words and flowers is subtly the thing you’ve been waiting for.

Passion will be the momentum behind what you say to a few friends now. This doesn’t mean things have to get complicated. More so that your heart is feeling like it glows lately. What flies softly and with certainty is what matters.

You are still thinking of someone you thought you had long forgotten about. You should of course ask yourself why and the answer may be obvious. At some point blue sparkles will arise out of nowhere. Keep trying for what you really want.

Comics

By Calvin and Hobbes

EASY

MEDIUM

HARD

Comic taken from https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/2019/11/28

EVIL

Crossword Crossword credited to onlinecrosswords.net

Tweet @TheNJITVector a photo of your completed crossword puzzle (only if you can solve it, though)! Across 1. Big showcase, briefly 5. Spy in Canaan 10. ''Blue Velvet'' star 14. Check 15. Japanese port 16. Falco of ''The Sopranos'' 17. Focus of an interplanetary search 20. Coquettish 21. They may be against you 22. Talented 23. Tearoom relative 24. Helvetica, for one 25. Wankel's creation 28. Fogginess

29. Shakespearean segment 32. Saloon swinger 33. Poetic color 35. Shop machine 37. Calculated conjectures 40. ''Call Me ___'' 41. Sinn ___ (Irish organization) 42. Word with box or hot 43. In the style of 44. Life sci. 46. Turf grippers 48. Breather 49. Sock exchange 50. Like this clue 53. ___ mater 54. Fed. watchdog

57. Clever 60. Belonging in a bughouse 61. Dodge 62. Carpenter's need 63. She sheep 64. Like French doors 65. Just

Down 1. Colonizer of Greenland 2. Prefix meaning ''alien'' 3. Compassion 4. With 59-Down, type of punch 5. Loss of courage 6. ''All kidding ___ . . .'' 7. Doesn't keep up 8. Barely make (with ''out'') 9. City on the Penobscot 10. Dutch earthenware 11. Clean up the galley? 12. Abundant 13. Require 18. It's often on the house

19. Toy piano sound 23. About 24. Truffles et al. 25. Plant swelling 26. Knobby 27. Dutch cheese 28. Runway figure 29. Bewildered 30. Use crib notes 31. Lab work 34. Cloud over 36. Balance sheet item 38. Sneak attack 39. Mussed 45. Arch locale 47. Poi party 48. CBS's eye and NBC's

peacock 49. Cutting edge 50. Equipped 51. Cacophonous cornfield critter 52. ''Dirty'' Cajun dish 53. Slippery-eel link 54. School in Britain 55. Combine, as resources 56. Bee's nephew 58. Gardner of Hollywood 59. See 4-Down

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Sports

Week of February 10, 2019

NJIT Moves Back into the Win Column; Tunstall Registers 20 Points, 15 Rebounds By NJIT Athletics NEWARK, NJ--NJIT senior forward Danielle Tunstall combined for her second straight double-double of the season with 20 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Highlanders to a 60-56 victory over visiting North Florida to conclude a three-game ASUN Conference homestand inside NJIT's Wellness and Events Center. NJIT, which snaps a 13-game skid, records its first ASUN win of the season and moves to 4-19 on the season, 1-9 in league action while North Florida drops its third straight, falling to 13-11 overall, 6-5 in the ASUN. NJIT held a 12-point lead with 1:42 remaining, 56-45, after one-of-two from the free throw line by freshman Kennedy Cash. The Ospreys scored six straight points in a span of :15 seconds, cutting the Highlander lead to five, 56-51, on backto-back three-pointers. The Highlanders took an eight-

point lead, 59-51, on a pair of free throws by Danielle Tunstall but the Ospreys did not go away, as Adrienne Jackson connected on a three-pointer with 18.2 seconds left from the corner, cutting the Highlander lead to five, 59-54, but the Highlanders would hold on for the 60-54 victory. Tunstall, the Highlanders forward from Willingboro, NJ, posted her 18th career double-double (seventh of the season), leading three double-figure scorers with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Junior guard Ellyn Stoll chipped in 12 points while freshman Kenna Squier added 11 for the home team. The Highlanders held a one-rebound advantage over the Ospreys, 42-to-41, paced by Tunstall's career-best 15 rebounds (pulled down 15 at Air Force; 11.8.19) followed by Squier (6), Stoll (5) and Samantha Schultz (5). Schultz finished with seven points on 3-of-6 shooting for the Highlanders off the bench. North Florida had three play-

ers reach double-figures -Janesha Green (11), Jazz Bond (11) and Adrienne Jackson (11). Bond and Jackson each recorded a double-double, grabbing 10 boards apiece. After NJIT scored the first basket by Maria Fux, visiting North Florida scored the next 14 straight to take a 14-2 lead. A lay-up by Samantha Schultz broke the Highlander, scoring draught at the 4:20 mark and the Highlanders closed the Osprey gap to six, using an 8-0 run to end the first period. Samantha Schultz scored seven points off the bench for NJIT. A low-scoring second period for both teams, NJIT cut the North Florida deficit to five, 2419, on a three-pointer from the top of the arc by Stoll. Tunstall scored the last four points of the quarter, pulling the Highlanders within six, 29-23. Tunstall led all players with eight points after the first 20 minutes. NJIT opened the third stanza on a 6-2 spurt, slimming the Os-

prey lead to two, 31-29, capped by a layup from Fux, resulting in a North Florida timeout. Squier connected on a straight-away three-pointer, closing the Osprey lead to one, 33-32, at the 6:05 mark. Squier's three-pointer sparked a 10-2 run for the home team, who took its biggest lead of the contest 42-37 to end the quarter. The Highlanders extended its lead to 10, 49-39, on Stoll's third

three-pointer of the game and an old-fashioned three-point play by Tunstall just under the five-minute media, extending NJIT's lead to 13, 52-39. NJIT will play a pair of ASUN road games next weekend, visiting Liberty on February 15 at 2pm and Lipscomb on Monday, February 17 at 6:30pm (CT). Both games will be streamed live on ESPN+.Z

Big Weekend for NJIT Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fencing Squads By NJIT Athletics NEWARK, NJ--The NJIT men's and women's fencing team recorded big weekends for each program as the Highlanders competed at the Fairleigh Dickinson Invitational, Stevens Invitational and MACFA B Round Robin this weekend. MACFA B Round Robin The NJIT men registered a 4-1 mark at the MACFA B Round Robin hosted by Stevens with wins over Yeshiva (25-2), Army (23-4) and Hunter (23-4).