Gas Saving Dawn & Lisa Art Made Tips P. 4 Dish Out for Use P. 7 Advice P. 16 HOMECOMING 2009 SPECIAL The Tower (see centerfold) www.kean.edu/~thetower ’s student newspaper Volume 10 • Issue 3 Nov. 18-Dec. 15, 2009 Esposito Regrets Low Student Vote

By Joseph Tingle ing students who voted in this year’s elec- tion is tough. One Kean student, a senior He lost the race, but Kean University graphic design major, said, “I didn’t vote Professor Frank Esposito, who ran for because I don’t really care. I know that’s Lieutenant Governor alongside Indepen- not necessarily a good thing.” dent candidate Chris Daggett, said he In the pre-election interview, Esposito hopes students now see how important it offered some explanation as to why turn- is to vote. out might be low. Distinguished Professor Esposito, who “Both political parties have failed,” he has been teaching in the History depart- said. “They’re not raising the issues.” ment for 39 years, said that students need to recognize to vote or not to vote can directly affect their lives. Which officials are in office can mean a lot about what jobs are available, government debt, and education costs, he said. Food where and when you want it. Plus, Homecoming 2009! “I was surprised by the relative apathy of Kean students,” Dr. Esposito commented after the election. “Your future economic well being depends on your awareness Spring Promises More Food Options of what’s going on and the exercise of your vote.” BY Casey Murphy Kean University Theatre Major Rachelle Election turn-out was dismally sparse Distinguished Professor Frank Esposito of Kean Dorce thinks the food cart is the perfect earlier this month as less than a fourth University, who ran as an independent in this year’s Hungry students who have no time to idea for students who have a lot of classes of ’s voting population, just Gubernatorial Election sit and eat now have another option for back to back. 18 percent of New Jersey’s eligible vot- food on-the-go. Right outside the Univer- “I like the idea because it’s food on the ers, ousted unpopular Democratic billion- “People between the ages sity Center, across from the clock tower, is go, especially if you don’t have time to sit aire in favor of a former US a new food cart that sells seasonal snacks, and eat,” Dorce said. “You can have a hot Attorney and Bush administration ap- of 18 and 29 only made up chips, hot dogs, and drinks. dog for the walk.” pointee, . According to sta- 8 percent of New Jersey’s By 11 a.m., when the cart opens, there Delia Verdecia agreed, adding that most tistics available at politico.com, voters is usually a small stream of people lining times students do not have enough time aged 18 to 29 only made up 8 percent of voter turn-out” up to buy snacks in between their classes. in between classes to wait in line or sit the turn out. “It’s like steady,” commented Gourmet down to eat their food. Dr. Esposito hoped that students would His statement is validated by a Star Foods staffer Towanna. “11:30 is a down “I’m gonna say (I have) five minutes, turn out for this election, citing New Jer- Ledger exit poll, which claims that only time, 12 it picks up.” and that’s like you walking and eating,” sey’s dismal standings in higher education 11 percent of New Jersey’s voters believed This new addition, which is open most Verdecia said. against the rest of the 50 states as reason Christie and Corzine ran clean campaigns. days from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., will not A possible issue is that the food cart enough. More money for higher education These kinds of elections, according to Es- be around for much longer. According to only accepts cash. Luckily, however, the was one of his ticket’s platforms. posito, are hard for voters to care about. Kean University Public Relations Repre- food isn’t pricy. A cup of coffee only costs “Higher education isn’t a priority for Throughout the campaign, Daggett and sentative Paul Dinero the car will be put 75 cents, chips are $1, and a hot dog goes Corzine,” he said. Esposito were praised by their support- away for the winter after temperatures fall for $2. But students didn’t get the memo. ers as being candidates willing to focus on below 55 degrees. Another new (Continued on page 5) Around the Kean University campus, find- relevant issues as (Continued on page 5)

THE COLOR OF YOUR FOOD AND WHY IT MATTERS (see pg. 11)

INQUIRING PHOTOGRAPHER: What's so addictive about Facebook? By kelly pennisi

Jason Cilento Juan Metrio Malcom Hubbard Theo Odoemene Sophomore, Theatre Education. Senior, Mathematical Science. Freshman, Criminal Justice. Junior, Physical Therapy. Photos: Pennisi Kelly “Being able to keep in touch with “You can communicate with every- “It’s an easy way to talk to everybody “I like looking at the the status people people in high school and see what body.” with facebook chat.” leave and playing .” they’re doing now.”

Rachel’s Rave 3 Art Made for Use 7 Women’s & Men’s Sport 12-15 Get Your Books For Free? 5 Editorial & View 10 A Word to the Wise 16 Dissidia: Final Fantasy 6 Health & Fitness 11 NCAA Football: John & Jay's Picks 16 2 Nov. 18-Dec. 15, 2009 | The Tower

Kean Promotes Wordsmiths Author Jayanti Tamm Says Writing Helped Save Her Life

By Melissa Jewels sented by Dr. Diane Bloom and “Writing By Melissa Jewels Memoir of Growing Up Cult” was the for Publication” presented by Dr. Susan completion of therapy,” Tamm said. Even though students write all the time, Polirstok. Both presentations were spon- If anyone understands the impor- Tamm studied fiction and playwrit- it is an underappreciated skill. sored by the College of Education. tance of writing, it is Jayanti Tamm, ing and graduated from American Uni- To help students and faculty under- An “Open Mic” event at the Carriage author of the memoir “Cartwheels in a versity in Washington, DC with her stand, appreciate, and celebrate the art in Liberty Hall invited students, Sari: A Memoir of Growing Up Cult.” MFA in Creative Writing. She is cur- of writing, the Kean University Writing faculty, and staff to read their own works Her book, a memoir, tells the story rently teaching writing as an English Project hosted “Mapping the Frontiers of of writing such as short stories or poetry of her life in a cult from birth until professor at Ocean County College. Writing,” a day specially dedicated to the or any other readings that had inspired she was kicked out at the age of 25 by She is also working on a novel that National Day on Writing on October 20. them. The College of Composition Pro- cult leader Guru Sri Chinmoy after she does not relate to her life. She recently “Writing is hard,” said Lisa Sisler, gram sponsored this event. adjunct professor in the English Depart- To conclude the day, author Jayanti ment. “However, the more time you spend Tamm presented her memoir “Cartwheels “I’ve kept a journal since doing it, you get better at it, and the in a Sari” where she spoke of her life in a I was about five.” reward is the writing itself and a day de- cult and how writing literally saved her. voted to writing is special.” (See related article, Page 3.) Established by the National Council of Dr. Linda Best, chair of the Department made several unsuccessful attempts to Teachers of English (NCTE), the National of English and director of Kean’s Writ- leave. Released in April, the book is Day on Writing is a day dedicated to pro- ing Project, was thrilled at how the day published by Harmony and now avail- viding awareness of all types of writing. turned out. able wherever books are sold. Such writing pertains to stories, poems, “Over 300 participants spent time with In the book, Tamm details her life in blogs, emails, recipes, and even artwork us on October 20—that is an exceptional a cult that included constant feelings and audio/video. turn out in my mind, one that would not of guilt. As a young child, Tamm was In honor of the National Day on Writ- have been possible without the event plan- made to feel as if she was the reason Author Jayanti Tamm ing, Kean held several events throughout ning that my assistant Erica Holan, and why the Guru suffered and had nega- the day in the CAS and on the grounds of our academic specialist, Nadia Lahens, tive feelings due to the bad karma celebrated the National Day of Writ- Liberty Hall on Morris Avenue. carried out,” said Best. created by her behavior. The Guru’s ing on October 20 at Kean University, In the CAS, a paper “writing wall” was The Kean University Writing Project is karma philosophy convinced Tamm where she spoke to a group about her displayed on the windows of the CAS first an approved site of the National Writing that she was responsible for anything memoir. floor. Students, faculty, and staff were able Project (www.nwp.com). Kean is one of that went wrong. To cope with her own “I think the concept of a Writing Day to write a short message or signature to over 200 National Writing Project sites negative feelings and doubts about the is fantastic since writing has literally celebrate free-format writing. Also in CAS, in the US. As an affiliate of the National cult, Tamm channeled her burdened saved our lives,” she said. a workshop was presented by Dr. Kristine Writing Project organization, Kean re- thoughts into writing. Tamm advises anyone looking to Mirrer, Professor Brian Oakes, Dr. Cath- ceived a federal fund of $46,000, as well as “I’ve kept a journal since I was about publish a book to do their research leen Londino, and Dr. Scott McHugh called funds from the university in order to carry 5,” said Tamm. and acquire an agent. She also said to “For Writing Out loud: Convergence in out a program on writing that fulfills the In her journal, Tamm would write “make the story unique and have it Current Media & Film Writing” that took National Writing Project’s mission. everything the Guru had said to her target a specific audience.” a look at various forms of writing, from Since Kean and the English Depart- that day. Ultimately, Tamm was able to Most importantly, Tamm stressed Script Writing and Radio Copy to Digital ment are devoted to the Writing Project, convey her journals into her memoir. that aspiring authors should take their Stories and more. they are already pursuing a funding ap- For Tamm, writing enabled her to en- time while writing what they wish to Events at Liberty Hall included “Writing plication for the 2010-2011 school year, ter a healing phase in which she wrote have published. a Beginning Philosophy of Education” pre- Dr. Best said. as therapy. “Don’t rush,” she said. “Have it be “Writing “Cartwheels in a Sari: A the best book it can be.”

Human Rights Institute Brings Home the Rest of the World

By D.J. Jean ences, seminars, and introducing a gallery the event, such as Human Rights activ- Crimes 1971” were shown at the Human that will showcase artwork, publications ist Paul Rusesabagina, who was played by Rights Institute and Bangladesh Study Pakistan 1971: the Pakistani Army and more attributed to human rights. Don Cheadle in the film “Hotel Rwanda,” a Group Movie night. opens fire at a university to rid it of movie that depicts the violence and geno- Another documentary sponsored by the “intellectuals.” cide in Rwanda at the time of 1994. Institute is “40 Years of Silence: An Indo- Java and Bali 1965: mass murder is com- Several documentaries have already nesian Tragedy” directed by Dr. Robert mitted against so-called communists. been sponsored that illustrate the atroci- Lemelson, a professor of anthropology at Rwanda. Darfur. Liberia. Bosnia. ties individuals have faced around the UCLA. The documentary centered around Human rights abuses are regular occur- world. “Sounds of Silence” is about the life four individuals and their families from rences around the world, but in prosper- of Mozibur Rahman, who later changed his Java and Bali, who were interviewed about ous New Jersey, they can sometimes seem name to “Debdas” to negate himself from the mass killings that occurred against very far away. Now the Human Rights any religious affiliation. Itwas directed by suspected communist under the Suharto Institute, a $15 million expansion of the Mofidul Hoque and produced by the Liber- regime in 1965. Nancy Thompson Library, intends to bring ation War Museum in Bangladesh. He was Among the individuals interviewed those issues home to Kean University stu- a lecturer at Rajshaji University and was was a Chinese woman named Lanny who dents and staff. against the cruel injustice that was taking witnessed her father’s execution, and a The institute, still under construction, place by the Pakistani Army in 1971. boy named Budi who seemed to harbor is expected to be up and running this com- Another documentary titled, “War more animosity than anyone else in the ing January. Its goal: to shed more light on Crimes 1971,” deals with genocide. The film, even though he was born twenty issues regarding human rights and human film focuses on the testimonies of people years or so, after the horrors that took rights abuse throughout the world. Dr. Kaplowitz. who suffered horrendous hardship during place in 1965. Dr. Henry Kaplowitz, the director of the the war crimes of 1971, perpetuated by When the film concluded, a discussion institute, hopes Kean will play a major role the Pakistani army. ensued by panelist, Dr. Dennis Klein, Dr. in having issues of Human Rights brought “New institute aims to bring In a conference held on October 18, Sue Gronewald, Dr. Keith Nunes, who are to the forefront. Dr. Kaplowitz expressed human rights issues to the the institute focused on Bangladesh. Sha- all professors at Kean, and Dr. Lemelson, interest in the idea that Kean could one riar Kabir and Mofidul Hoque were among himself. They raised issues such as geno- day become “The Human Rights Univer- forefront.” the attendees, as well as New Jerseyans cide, politicide, and childhood trauma. sity.” He hopes that Kean University stu- who expressed their connection to the If you are interested in learning more, dents will aspire to more than just attain- The Institute is financed by fundraisers 1971 ordeal. the undergraduate course, ID 1800: Ho- ing a job after they graduate. He wants to and supporters who advocate the fight for “They talked about how in March 25, locaust & Genocide, addresses genocide, see Kean “creating responsible citizens of human rights and equality. Proceeds from 1971, the Pakistani Army opened fire on human rights, and the many problems the world.” the 12th annual Kean University Gala, the University in Daka, and tried to kill within the modern world. The Institute is not only planning, but which took place at Ellis Island this past all the intellectuals, students, innocent facilitating a number of ways to bring summer, went towards the Human Rights people,” said Dr. Kaplowitz. awareness to its cause. It is holding confer- Institute. Guests and honorees attended Both “Sounds of Silence” and “War The Tower | Nov. 18-Dec 15, 2009 3 New Band Adds Some Pep to Kean Athletics

BY Jessica Pribush Directed by Jerry Bryant, a trumpet pro- With only 25 spots available, the compe- number of people asked to have us back fessor here at Kean, the Pep Band’s goal is tition became pretty tough. Maxi Miliano for every game!” Picture this: With four minutes left in the to bring support and entertainment to all was one of multiple students vying for the Now that the roster is set, and excite- last quarter, Kean is trailing Rutgers-New- basketball games. solitary spot as the Pep Band’s drummer. ment for the basketball season is brewing, ark by one basket. Because of last year’s “I believe that pep bands fill a need “It’s very competitive and I’m obviously the Pep Band is getting down to business. budget cut, there is no cheerleading team among the student body to participate in a little bit nervous,” said Miliano, a fresh- With four rehearsals and six game days in sight. With the absence of their spirited school functions, as well as making those man percussion player. “But it’s a positive stringing from early December 2009 to chants, the gym falls silent. functions more enjoyable for the guests, nervous.” February of 2010, the band’s schedule is The crowd looks on with nervous an- students and faculty,” said Bryant. Although Miliano made the band, the packed. Present at all men’s and women’s ticipation and the team morale starts The Kean University Pep Band is com- multi-talented student will be playing home basketball games, the band will be to diminish. Just as everyone, on and prised of 25 students, playing traditional trumpet. As for the coveted spot of the located on the floor, and will play songs off the court, starts showing signs of instruments including flutes, clarinets, drummer, it went to an upperclassman. before the game, during time-outs, at defeat, a bell rings. The sound is not the saxophones, trumpets, trombones, tubas, Try-outs for the 2009 basketball sea- halftime, and a final song at the end. familiar buzz announcing the end of the French horns, electric bass, a drum set son have only recently taken place. But, As a bonus for all of the commitment time-out, since all of a sudden it is joined and bells. the idea for a Pep Band has been around and dedication needed to be a part of the by sounds of wind, percussion and string Lauren Ferguson, a piccolo player, has since last year. The music department was band, each member receives one class instruments. always had a passion for this type of mu- asked by the school administration in fall credit per semester, a meal at every game, Harwood Arena is now filled with the sic, as she played in the pep band at her of 2008 to “create” a pep band, so with and a $40 compensation for each game upbeat tunes of the Pep Band, causing the high school for all four years. little time for preparation, Bryant threw day. Although there are many obvious fans and players alike to rekindle their pas- “[Pep bands are] kind of like marching together a somewhat make-shift one. benefits, they aren’t the only reason stu- sion for victory. Clapping along with the bands, minus the visual,” she explained. “I The Pep Band made its first appearance dents wish to be a part of it all. Raising the cheery songs, the crowd helps motivate think it’s better to have live band music at at a women’s basketball game last January, spirits of the fans and the players is also a the Cougars to an unexpected victory. sporting events to pep up the people.” and its second during last month’s home- driving factor. This is only a hypothetical situation, at Try-outs were held in the Wilkins The- coming football game. Despite the terrible “There’s times your team isn’t playing least for now. However, it is because of the atre Building, Room 143 on Wednesday, weather, the Pep Band’s homecoming per- well and the crowd is reacting negatively,” newly official Kean University Pep Band, October 21, and Thursday, October 22 formance was a success. said Miliano. “It’s our job to keep them that the extra pep often needed to win a from 7:30-9:30, where students with any “We received many positive comments focused; everyone’s going to be rocking to game, is now a possibility. major were welcome. from the audience,” beamed Bryant. “A our music!”

RACHEL’S RAVE Library Construction Nearly Completed

The Best Southern Cooking This Side of Jersey By Dawn M. Phillips fessional Development praised Matt Dandurand, project manager for the con- By Rachel Rothspan “Good soul food is hard to find now a A new Grand Study on the new 3rd floor struction project and Superintendent of days. I have recently come to discover a of the library opened on November 3, Hall Building Corporation, for tending to Somewhere just past the Kean Cam- place called Church’s Kitchen in Union, after a special ribbon cutting ceremony their needs. pus, food is being served in big steamy NJ. It’s a small Mom and Pop type restau- that marked the beginning of the end of “He accommodated all of our needs, he portions. Whether it is rib tips, candied rant that is owned by a family from Missis- library construction. The library, under notified us ahead of time so that we could yams, beans, cornbread, chicken, pork, sippi. When you walk in, you are greeted construction for the past 18 months, is schedule our meetings around the noise,” collared greens, or the peach cobbler des- by Ms. Judy or Mr. Church himself. The now almost complete. said Green. menu has a large variety of meals that are The renovation includes an expanded cooked with care. Their food is cooked third floor in the building, as well as new old fashioned; no microwaves used lighting and more study space for stu- around there. Your food is made to order- dents. A Human Rights Institute is also nothing is premade, so it is all warm and being built and occupancy will take place ready to fill you up. Everything is tasty later this fall. on the menu. Just make sure you have The institute, which will house Kean’s a nice cold drink on hand and a few wet Holocaust Resource Center, will also assist naps available.” in providing more room for the library’s And Purefoy isn’t the only one raving holdings, galleries and meeting space. A Photo: Phillip Martinelli about the food at Church’s. One co-work- ceremony to open the center is slated for Church’s feels down to earth and homey er of mine went as far as to say that the Spring 2010. food left him “warm and fuzzy inside, The Nancy Thompson Library caters to “Just make sure you have and content.” all students at Kean, happily overwhelm- Another plus is the pricing—for the ing them with books, journal articles, pe- a nice cold drink on heaping portions, Church’s charges rea- riodicals, studying space, computer access sonably. and relaxation. And while this moderniza- hand and a few wet naps The downside? You’re going to want to tion is benefiting the campus, the process available” order before you go in, as the food takes a has been a deafening one. Some may even Photo: Ana Marie Silverman while to make, and there’s not much of a refer to it as a hassle. University library under construction rush on the kitchen. “It’s a big inconvenience. If you’re on Rodriguez described the workers as ert, those who choose to dine at Church’s Here in New Jersey, Southern cook- the other side of the building, you have to “tough”. The construction workers have Kitchen on Vauxhall Road are in for the ing is rare, and good old style comfort walk all the way around to get to the en- been working year-round in all kinds of warm and fuzzy after effects of a good food is hard to come by. As Fall starts to trance, and the entrance door is . weather: hot, rainy or cold weather. southern style meal. break into the colder months, consider The people working are very distracting “They informed us of hazardous mate- Every Saturday, my co-workers hunker the warm invitation of Church’s, where when you’re trying to study,” said Lauren rials, they brought us heaters in the win- down over the page-long menu, and place the atmosphere is friendly and the food Botnick, a sophomore biology major. ter, they were very good to us,” said Ser- a hefty order to Church’s. In charge of this is comfortable. But make sure you call on But the staffers—including library staff gio Saravia of the Center for Professional expedition is Kean Student Mike Purefoy. the restaurant before end of the weekend- and staff from the Center for Professional Development. This is what he has to say: this Church is closed on Sundays. Development—took the inconveniences The third floor now has an extended in stride. 12,000 square feet of studying space “The noise is expected during con- for students filled with secluded study struction, we’ve moved a lot of furniture rooms with glass doors, comfy beige chairs, around. I haven’t received too many com- and new carpeting. This renovation project GET PUBLISHED plaints from students,” said Luis Rodri- was made possible by an issuance of bonds, guez, Director of University Library. according to Kean’s Public Relations JOIN THE TOWER Norma Green of the Center for Pro- department. Meetings Mondays @ 3:30 p.m. CAS 413 4 Nov. 18-Dec. 15, 2009 | The Tower Easy, Effective Gas Saving Tips

By Charley Falkenburg Don’t Stomp on the Gas Pedal. Flooring the gas Start Car Pooling. If you and a bunch of friends pedal as soon as the light turns green also are going to the same place, it makes more Cash or credit? Students hear this ques- wastes precious gas. You can easily im- sense to take only one or two cars. This tion several times a week as they pull prove gas mileage up to 5 percent by eas- will save gas as well as provide company into the nearest gas station. Between ing onto the gas pedal and driving gently. for the journey. braving the Garden State Parkway in the morning and idling in traffic on Green Don’t Idle. Leaving your car running while Take Advantage of Public Transportation. You can eas- Lane, the gas meter seems to magically you run into Wawa every time eventually ily find busses and trains that make stops drop quickly until suddenly it is hovering adds up. It wastes fuel, costs you money, at your destination. The Union train sta- around “empty.” and harms the environment. If your ve- tion is literally five minutes away from Instead of splurging on new clothes or hicle is not in drive, it is better to just turn Kean campus. NJ Transit even helps stu- Xbox games, we spend our hard-earned it off. dents save 25% when purchasing a NJ paychecks at the various Sunocos, BPs, Transit monthly pass. For more informa- and Exxons. Although there is no cure Show Your Car Some TLC. Every once in a while tion on how NJ Transit can make your for the dwindling gas tank, there are a take your car to the shop to get a quick commute easier, hop on to www.njtransit. few helpful tips that will keep your gas tune up. Also, make sure to keep your tires com. meter happy as well as keep more money properly inflated and to change your oil in your pocket. around every 3,000 miles. Keeping your With gas prices ranging from $2.48 to car healthy increases gas mileage as well $2.58 throughout the state of New Jer- Photo: Charley Falkenburg Don’t Exceed 55mph. On the parkway it seems as the life of the car. sey, we need a little help in conserving The Sunoco gas prices on route 1 in Edison. natural to cruise at 70 mph, but going over gas as well as money. By practicing just a 55 mph actually wastes 20% more gas. Get Gas Early in the Morning or Late at Night. The Get Some Exercise. If your destination is couple of these tips, you should be seeing Not only does going over the speed limit cool temperature in the early morning down the street or a couple blocks away, less of the gas pumps and more of your eat gas, it also gives a green light for the and late night makes the fuel denser. Gas use your feet to get there. Walking, riding paycheck. police to give you a hefty ticket. pumps dispense fuel by the volume, so the a bicycle, or even skateboarding saves gas colder the fuel the more bang you get for and increases your health. your buck.

Trendy Shop Gives Fashionable Prices for Fashionable Items

By Lillie Morales-Torres bags in colors like burgundy, deep brown, pairs or quartets. This is a fashionista’s able. The boutique thrives to bring in the black, and gold. Behind the register is a dream, because it means someone out latest in fashion at an affordable price. You In the heart of the small town of Roselle fun display of trendy knotted scarves and there is less likely to have the same dress can score a dress for as little as $25, and Park, where hair salons and doctor’s of- Variety of chic selections at Angie’s dress your tresses for as little as $8. And if fices dominate the area, the two-month Boutique in Roselle Park, NJ. you stop in soon, you can browse through old Angie’s Boutique sits right on the cor- what’s left of the summer sale rack. ner for all to see. Women of all ages can In these tough economic times, opening shop at this boutique. Young girls walking a boutique can be challenging. Angie has home from the middle school nearby eye had to deal with customers asking to take it like a candy store, and older girls turn dollars off of items that are already being their heads twice at the site of the window sold at a reasonable price to begin with. display. Such a trendy store in Roselle Park With the help and support of her family, has never been seen before. she is able to overcome these obstacles of The location has seen sports shops and being a local business owner. delis come and go, all unsuccessful. But But if there’s one thing that women can- now, one person has decided to take a not live without, it’s beauty and fashion. chance and bring something new to town. And that’s what Angie’s Boutique has to Angelica Palacios, known as “Angie,” is offer, and there is more to come. Angie the charming little boutique’s store own- said she is working on building a website er. She recently took time out of her busy for the boutique, offering special sales and schedule to show her trendy, dressed-to- discounts, and much more. She also likes the-nines mannequins, and her hand- to listen to what her clients have to say. If picked selections. a client has a special request or is looking “We sell trendy tops for all occasions, for something in particular, Angie does dressy pants, and a variety of jeans in all “If there’s one thing that her best to hunt down that item and bring sizes including plus,” said Angie. “Every- it back to her shop. thing here is handpicked. About 80 per- women cannot live without, “Our goal here is to make each client cent are designs from the U.S. and 20 per- look and feel happy with our products,” cent are internationally imported. We get it’s beauty and fashion.” said Angie. “We are different because we new stuff every week and a half.” really take care of our clients by bringing The boutique is small, but has hidden another showcase displaying jewelry im- them the most affordable fashion in town.” treasures in every corner. In a glass show- ported from Angie’s native Colombia. case, the shelves sparkle with a vast array And because the items in the boutique Angie’s Boutique Photos: Lillie Morales-Torres of costume jewelry, brooches, and glam- are handpicked, you will always see a vari- 304 Chestnut St, Roselle Park, NJ orous head pieces. An antique glass table ety of things that do not all look the same. as you, or the same anything at all! (908) 445-8772 across from those pieces displays unique Whatever Angie brings in, comes only in Prices at this boutique are very reason- Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Student Government Hears From Funded Groups

By Kelly Pennisi • The Bookstore will be posting a list outside of the store of all the books that students can return The Student Government Organization meeting on November 6 met and heard from class representatives of funded groups. Here’s what the various groups had to say: • The Gourmet Dining Hall is looking for suggestions of cultural food to diversify their meals. Also, a sandwich “vote” is planned in which each funded group on campus will • The Association of Latin Students will hold a Latin dance workshop on Nov. 23. The suggest a sandwich. The sandwich with the most votes will become a featured item on Association of Computer Machinery will hold a gaming contest and will be giving the menu at the Gourmet Dining Hall. away prizes on Nov. 20. • The Senior class of Kean University will hold its last fall event on Dec. 1 called “G’s to • The Kean Theater Council will continue running its production of the Shakespeare Gents.” They are also seeking student opinions about the bookstore. The Junior class comedy Twelfth Night through Nov. 21 in Vaughn Eames. For dates and times, visit is planning to go to Broadway to see “Avenue Q.” Tickets are available to everyone www.keanstage.com. through the Wilkins Theatre box office.

• Kean Pride will be presenting a play called “Downtime” from Dec. 11 -13. They will also be visiting the Museum of Sex in City on Dec. 5. The Tower | Nov. 18-Dec 15, 2009 5 Using Facebook to Get Your Books For Free...Possibly

By Megan Muller they need. You will not be able to receive a Kean Book Exchange, as well as coming up from a previous owner or writing in the book unless you have given one as well. with creative ideas on how to make the ex- book. However, you are saving a signifi- Let’s face it, college is expensive, es- “It [Kean Book Exchange] requires a change accessible for all students. cant amount of money with this option. pecially textbooks. You pay somewhere willingness on the students’ part to give Don’t have a Facebook? There are other This idea is just that, an idea as of now, between $70-$150 on textbooks for each up the books they no longer need in order ways to find books for less. Let’s explore the Book Exchange needs the help of the class. And what happens to those books the ways to get those expensive textbooks students as well as ideas of others in order at the end of the semester? You sell that for less. to be successful. $70 book for $17—if you’re lucky—and Websites such as valorebooks.com, af- With the bookstore prices going up, now go buy yourself lunch. fordabook.com, cheapesttextbooks.com is a good time to start finding an alterna- In addition to buying new or used books and amazon.com are just a few market- tive method for grabbing what you need. from half-off websites, Rachel Rothspan, places where students can search invento- Other tips for getting books for less: try Kean University student, (and Tower Fea- ry to find the lowest price for the desired to find an older version (but check with tures Editor) has come up with a more fa- textbook. There may be a shipping and your teacher first), consider rent websites miliar alternative. Facebook. handling charges depending on the seller, where you can rent a text for the semester, “With the cost of everything going up, but generally the price will be cheaper than and check with your campus friends to see it’s difficult to imagine that books may be “Many college students are that of the bookstores on campus. A posi- what might be available. an unachievable goal,” said Rothspan. tive aspect of using websites like these is A free textbook exchange site that al- The concept of a Kean Book Exchange feeling the slam as book you will get a better deal. However, some- lows students to sell, buy or trade books will rely on the students to make the dif- times it takes 1-2 weeks to receive the has already launched called CollegeText- ference. Students must be willing to ex- prices soar.” book, so placing an order after your class bookConnection.com. It works like a craig- change their textbooks with a text they has begun may be risky. slist by matching book buyers or traders need for another class, instead of money. to gain the new ones they want for the se- Another way to reduce the cost of text- and also tries to connect students at their On the Kean Book Exchange group on mester,” said Rothspan. books is to buy used. When textbooks individual universities. It is also free. Facebook, students will have the oppor- In order to turn this concept into a func- are purchased back from students after a If you are interested in assisting in the pro- tunity to advertise the books they have tional exchange, The Kean Book Exchange semester, they are re-sold to the new stu- duction of the book exchange group, please purchased and then shop through other needs students to get involved. Students dents for a cheaper price. You may pur- contact Rachel Rothspan at rothspar@kean. students’ inventories to find the books can help by trading books on Facebook’s a used book that has highlighting edu.

Homecoming Concert What’s in a Shakespeare Course? An Eclectic Mix of Music Any Other is Not as Sweet

By Rachel Rothspan Next up was Anberlin, a rising Alterna- By Raquel Fernandes cessible, contemporary, and vital to their tive group. They took the stage and created lives. They are inspired to delve more deep- After the Kean Cougar’s football team a true concert experience, with an incredi- For most students, class is simple: walk ly into Shakespeare’s ‘poetry in motion.’” beat Morrisville College on Oct. 24, excit- ble light show and a hard rock set. The lead in, sit down in one chair, and listen and The class was encouraged to bring ed fans were ready to see their Homecom- singer, Stephen Christianson, dedicated take notes on the lecture. Even if the in wardrobe pertaining to the times of ing concert show that featured the bands two songs: one to some friends that sup- material covered is interesting, the mo- Shakespeare. Each student was to repre- Fun, Anberlin and Taking Back Sunday. ported the band, and another to the locals notony of the average lecture can some- sent a specific character of his choice from First on stage was Fun, a lesser known playing that night around New Jersey. An- times be draining on even the most curi- one of the plays. Dr. Rich also brought in band with an awesome use of multiple berlin’s set included songs from their last ous of students. a few beautiful wardrobe pieces, including voices and harmonies, and an eclectic three albums, and a cover of “True Faith” group of musicians, who changed between by New Order, and ended with the room guitars, keyboards, and trumpets during on their feet. the night. And the crowd stayed on their toes for After their performance, I was lucky the headliner band, Taking Back Sunday. enough to speak with two of the musi- The group came on stage and played a long cians, Emily Moore and Andrew Dost, set that included a number of fan favor- who were running the merchandise table. ites. Their visual background gave a color Moore, who played keys and acoustic gui- scheme to the concert, and the lead sing- tar during the night, as well as adding er’s charming anecdotes made the fans many harmonies, wished Kean University laugh and listen. The screaming audience a “Happy Home-Coming.” Both Moore and took the homecoming concert out with Dost were happy to be playing the concert, the same excitement that they came in and excited to have stopped for our event with around 9 p.m., despite the fact that on their tour. it was 12:30 in the morning.

Photo: Raquel Fernandes The entire Shakespeare Survey class LOW STUDENT VOTE (Continued from page 1) This is not the case for one literature long gowns and colorful wigs. class. After the characters were established, opposed to personal attacks. During the trated with Corzine wound up voting for Dr. Susana Rich, poetry professor at the students formed into groups, recited campaign, Daggett once spent his time Christie, who many apparently also didn’t Kean, and author of Television Daddy, a lines, and posed according to specific during a debate wedged between a bick- really like. According to the Star Led- one woman poetry performance, imple- scenes relating to their chosen characters, ering Corzine and Christie, attempting ger’s exit poll, voters were more likely to ments a different approach to teaching including the murder of King Hamlet by to answer questions while Corzine and harbor negative feelings for the Repub- Shakespeare’s plays. Claudius, as well as the meeting of Romeo Christie carried out a New Jersey tradi- lican and Democratic candidates than “Shakespeare is essentially theater,” said and Juliet. tion of ad hominem based campaigns. positive ones. Dr. Rich. “Enacting scenes, themselves-- All desks aside, the students began to “These guys are going to vote for Kean student Lauren Buttacavole, a se- such as readings and this special costum- incorporate theatre into their lecture. me,” Daggett jokingly stated during the nior in the English department, said she ing event—helps students to more viscer- “This is the way class is supposed to be,” debate. did “feel like I voted for the right person. ally understand the human and theatrical said student Cathy Ramirez. But when polls closed Tuesday night, At least we won’t have to see those annoy- dynamics. Shakespeare becomes more ac- Daggett’s numbers were much lower than ing commercials anymore.” even he had anticipated. Though Daggett But another Kean student, a senior in and Esposito received a number of key en- the History department who asked not to dorsements, most notably from the Star- be identified, may have been more typical FOOD OPTIONS (Continued from page 1) Ledger, and received more votes than any —based on the turnout. New Jersey independent candidate had in “I don’t like Christie at all,” said the stu- addition coming in Spring 2010 is the hangout spot for students during the day, nearly 100 years, it was ultimately Chris dent. “But I really can’t stand Corzine. I brand new Cougar’s Den, which is now this extension will add more room for stu- Christie and the two party system that would have voted for Daggett if I thought closed for construction. dents to be able to relax in between class- most independents chose to side with. he could have won.” According to Paul Dinero, the exten- es. The extension also aims to improve stu- Still, many are saying that voters frus- sion to Cougar’s Den will expand the res- dent-related activities and organizations. taurant, adding an additional 20 feet of The overall price for the extension is dining space. $500,000, and is being paid through the Since the University Center is a main general fund, Dinero said. 6 Nov. 18-Dec. 15, 2009 | The Tower ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Makeup From Day to Night “Stepfather” From Hell

By Fiordaliza Martinez your eyes in general. Natural tones are By Kelly Pennisi A few weeks later, her son Michael (Bad- better for the day because they are subtle gely) comes home from military school I confess. The girl I saw recently with but do make a difference. If you want to see a movie that will only to find out that his mom is engaged to the white eye liner and hot pink shadow to As for rouge, I don’t recommend it give you the creeps, then Stepfather is defi- a complete stranger. Michael immediately match her hot pink shirt made me cringe. for the day, but if it is a must, always be nitely the movie to see. becomes suspicious, and grows more so There’s nothing wrong with being edgy sure to lightly brush a thin layer onto the Stepfather, a horror thriller film that with your makeup, but I’ll let you in on a cheekbone. Be sure to blow at the end of keeps you surprised throughout, is subtle little secret: “Edgy” makeup (bright shad- the brush before applying it to make sure in places, yet also mysterious. In the end, ows, heavy rouge, metallic liners) work to get rid of any clumps that would pre- Stepfather leaves you feeling eerie. best at night. vent an even application. Oh, and did I forget to mention eye The problem is that during the day heavy The lips are always best nude, with a bit candy? Yes ladies, Penn Badgely has many makeup is just a bit much. When the sun of lip conditioner and a light gloss. Right scenes with his shirt is off, and he’s show- is out, makeup is more noticeable, and in- now red lipstick is in, and if used, it can be ing off those abs (which are very nice to stead of enhancing your beauty, which is done during the day, but do so tastefully. look at). the desired effect, it takes attention away Always be sure to apply a lip conditioner Directed by Nelson McCormick, the cast from your natural assets. All people focus before applying the lipstick as this will includes Badgley ( CW’s Gossip Girl), Dy- Dylan Walsh, in Stepfather. on is your glittery turquoise shadow and prevent drying of the lips. After applying lan Walsh (Congo, Everwood), Sela Ward silver liner, and probably wonder what the conditioner and lipstick, I would steer (The Man Who Loved Women, Nothing in as each day goes by. Later, Michael’s girl- club you’re heading to after class. clear of lip gloss unless it’s dark out, be- Common), and Amber Heard (Pineapple Ex- friend Kelly (Heard), his biological father, The best looks for daytime are earth cause the shiny bright red lips can be a bit press, All Boys Love Mandy Lane). and even his own mother’s friends and sis- tones. Different shades of brown and even distracting in the office or in class. The movie starts off with David (Walsh) ter are starting to see David for who he is. a thin layer of black or charcoal liner will With all makeup applications day or preparing to leave a house where a family Finally, faced with the threat of being sent enhance the shape of your eyes and make night, subtle or edgy, always work within was murdered. In the background “Silent back to military school, Michael must find them pop. Again, the idea is to enhance your comfort zone. Don’t try anything you Night” is playing quietly as he is shav- out the truth about his future stepfather. your natural beauty. don’t like just because it’s “in.” Remember, ing. As he heads out the door, he takes David, meantime, remains manipulative Always be sure to pair any shadow with makeup is supposed to enhance your as- one final look at the family lying dead on and murderous. He kills almost anyone liner, as liner will complete your look. It sets, not make you unrecognizable. the floor. that gets in his way, all the while keeping will bring attention to your shadow and In the next few scenes, he is seen head- his image perfect to Susan and future fam- ing to another state. When he arrives, he ily. The more David covers up his deeds, meets Susan (Ward) in a grocery store, and the more Michael wants to defend his the two immediately hit it off. He immedi- family and find out the truth. ately lures her in with a sad story that he Overall if you if love movies with sus- lost in his wife and daughter in a car acci- pense, mystery and action, then Stepfa- POWER TO THE TOWER dent, a typical serial-killer tale. Disguised ther is the movie for you. It will leave you with the perfect image of a friendly guy, waiting and guessing until the very end. she blindly falls in love, having no clue what she’s getting into.

Dissidia: Final Fantasy Review

By Eric Albuen amount of attacks. Each character can have up to three moves in the air and on If you think that Dissidia: Final Fantasy the ground for both their bravery and is the best final fantasy game yet, you may HP attacks giving the characters a grand be right. Developer Square Enix took the total of 12 attacks. Being limited to only heroes and villains from their respective 12 moves leaves little room for variety in Final Fantasy series and threw them into your game plan and leaves you to be ex- a battlefield that many of the characters tremely predictable given your opponent Security Officers have never experienced before: A free- knows the character you’re playing as. roaming fighting game for the Sony PSP main villain from Final Fantasy X. Mean- Speaking of your opponents, the game’s Needed for (PlayStation Portable). while, girl fans squeal over the fact that no AI can be… cheap. There will be lot of The balance of the world has fallen into one ever thought to stick Bartz, the hero times where you’ll want to throw your PSP disarray due to a savage war. Cosmos, the of Final Fantasy V, with Squall, the hero of against the wall screaming bloody fury. Our Clients. Good goddess of harmony, and Chaos, the god Final Fantasy VIII, in a fan fiction together It’s what my online acquaintances and I of discord, summoned warriors from far (which is a story for another day), but this call “Dissidirage”. I’ve had to redo a battle away lands to fight for them in the war. game does a good job of connecting them. nearly ten to twenty times because one Pay and Flexible For Cosmos, all hope seems lost as Chaos The superb graphical design for the game, false move. Many times, this character I gains the upper hand in the midst of war. with the art done by Tetsuya Nomura, the have to face isn’t even the boss of the stage Hours. For the few remaining survivors, this is artist also responsible for the Kingdom that you’re on. Given you can get past the where their story begins. Hearts series, offers up eye-candy to any game’s cheap AI, you’ll still have loads of fan of the series. fun with the game. Finally, the lack of on- “It’s what my online As far as the game play goes, players line play makes the game predictable. have the choice of two different fighting The game itself is very easy to pick up acquaintances and I call styles which range from complete control and once you get the hang of things, you’ll over your character and the way they fight, have a blast with it. However, I can only ‘Dissidirage’.” or the traditional command style from all recommend this game to fans of the Fi- the Final Fantasy games. Players shuffle nal Fantasy series. Those who are unfa- The game takes you through the journey between using attacks that damage either miliar with it might not understand a lot as the ten main heroes of the Final Fan- the opponent’s bravery level or HP meter. of what’s going on with the game. There tasy games. Square Enix did a superb job How much bravery you have equals the are several references that go back to the For More Info of being able to take ten characters from amount of damage you give out. If you’re character’s respective games that would be completely different worlds and storylines bravery gauge is broken, then you’re more useful towards understanding the charac- and seamlessly intertwine them into one susceptible to a critical attack that could ter’s story in Dissidia: Final Fantasy. www.NJGuard.com universe. No one, not even I, thought it cost you the match. I give this game a . would be cool to see Garland, the main vil- The game is not without its issues, lain from Final Fantasy I, fight Jecht, the though. To start, there are a limited The Tower | Nov. 18-Dec 15, 2009 7 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Kathy Erteman: Art Made for Use

By Raquel Fernandes installations, paintings, printmaking, and elegant ceramic variations on minimal- Janet Koplos, guest editor of American ceramic funerary urns. Her prominent ist grind…, with an investigation that is Craft Magazine and former senior editor The fantastic and complex world of art influences including Japanese Printmak- strictly Erteman.” at Art in America in New York City. has, for the most part, been able to keep a ing, Bauhaus design, and Minimalist Her ceramic pieces, designed with clean, Erteman’s works have been commis- safe distance from its left-brain admirers, sculpture can be seen through these vari- smooth lines and glossy finishes, urges the sioned and sold at Tiffany’s, Dansk, and placed behind glass walls and dark rooms. ous mediums. viewer to test its weight, to pick it up, and Crate & Barrel. More recently, Erteman It is not every day that true works of art has worked as a design consultant to have been integrated into homes, allowed ceramic artisans in Tibet through the to be touched and enjoyed everyday. “Art works must be made for United States Agency for International Kathy Erteman, New York based artist, the home, not the palace.” Development. Erteman has also lectured is different; she has made art for use. at the United Nations headquarters in “Art works must be made for the home, New York City. not the palace,” said John Perreault, art “I have always been interested in a Kathy Erteman’s works are featured as critic, poet, and writer for numerous pared down aesthetic and admire Sol Le permanent collections of the Smithsonian art publications, including Art News Witt and Agnes Martin for their freedom Institution, the Los Angeles County Mu- and American Craft Magazine. Erteman within restraint and continue to refer to seum of Art, and the Taipei Museum of understands this, and some of her works 19th century Japanese design for direc- Fine Arts. have been made accessible for the home. tion in the abstraction of natural forms,” A full time studio artist and part time She is one of the most praised artists for said Erteman on her influences. teacher, Erteman has taught at Parsons her ingenuity and creativity in interior Erteman’s , Dutch and Austrian School of Design and been a guest lectur- design pieces. refugees, moved to California to escape Photo: Kathy Erteman er at The Brooklyn Museum, SUNY New Her current exhibition Kathy Erteman: Nazi persecution. Growing up in 1960s Influence, 2005. Mixed media on Mulberry paper, Paltz, Bezalel Academy of Art, Jerusalem Monoprints and Clay can be seen at Kean and 1970s Los Angeles, Erteman devel- 12 x 12 in. and currently teaches at Greenwich House University’s Karl and Helen Burger Art oped an interest in the art world, and in feel its cold smooth rim. Erteman takes Pottery. She is currently based out of Gallery and includes paintings on ceramic the 1980s developed a name for herself abstract shapes and color patterns that New York. tile, Monoprints, and vessel installations through her black and white ceramics. hone in on the human emotion. For more information on Kathy Erte- from 2005 until 2009. According to John Perreault, “These “All of her work… occupies three-dimen- man, visit her website at www.kathyerte- Erteman’s works include architectural wall pieces are not variables; they are not sional space and thus feels familiar to the man.com. tiles and they are not paintings. They are viewer, who similarly exists in space,” said

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EDITORIAL The Tower Department of Communication WHAT SEASON IS IT? Kean University Center for Academic Success 1000 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 As I make my way through a Target shopping center in South Jersey, my eyes can’t help but stare at the Telephone: (908) 737-0468 holiday decorations. Wait - what season is it? Fax: (908) 737-0465 Halloween already passed, Thanksgiving is only a few days away and next is Christmas and Hanukah. Email: [email protected] www.kean.edu/~thetower Snow will fall soon enough, but what happened to fall? The weather seems to change unexpectedly. Some days in October felt like November with cold winds, but others felt like September with more sun. The Tower is an independent, laboratory newspaper of Kean University’s print jour- Everyone looks forward to the future, but sometimes they forget to enjoy the present moments. Soon nalism option in the communication major program. It is published monthly through the regular academic year and supported by advertising and the Department of Com- enough we will all be celebrating Thanksgiving Day and spending time with friends, family or coworkers. munication. The Tower is not responsible for claims made by its advertisers. The Tow- Be sure to take time out and live these moments. Enjoy Thanksgiving! er is a public forum and is free from censorship and advance approval of content by the university administration. The Tower staff is responsible for its content. Jillian Johnson Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief D.J. Jean Jillian Johnson Melissa Jewels Fiordaliza Martinez Deputy Editor Ryan Mattesky LETTER TO THE EDITOR Raquel Fernandes Lillie Morales-Torres Megan Muller Nov. 5, 2009 pool. I swim there twice a week and find it a great News Editor Kelly Pennisi way to start the day and give me a sense of well be- Joseph Tingle Dawn Phillips To the editor: ing. At times, it has been a therapist when troubles Carlos Reynosa Sports Editor Jessie Rivera were tearing my mind apart. Heed Ms. Johnson’s Nicole Von Gonten Ana Maria Silverman Bravo to Jillian Johnson for her editorial, “Pump advice: jump in! Emerald Vaughn It Up! ” Everyone is stressed and her recommen- Arts and Entertainment dation to get some exercise is good advice. But, Sincerely, Editor Business Manager double bravo to her for suggesting the Harwood Rachel Rothspan Eileen Ruf

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Tower publication schedule FALL: Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16. VIEW NJ’S NEW REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR IS A MESSAGE FOR OBAMA

By jillian johnson

Following the November 3 vote, New Jersey has a new governor in office: the moder- Shortly after being elected president, Obama signed a $159 billion stimulus fund ate Republican Chris Christie. Congratulations and let’s get started on fixing the dam- to create or save approximately 640,329 jobs as of September 30, 2009, according to age left by outgoing Governor Jon Corzine. the White House. But, this number was miscalculated, according to abcnews.com. The Even though Christie beat Corzine, I can’t get over the cheap method Corzine used news organization stated that as of November 1, only 74 jobs have been saved from the to try to get New Jersey citizens to vote against Christie: autodials. After reading the stimulus bill. Originally, the report stated that the stimulus money saved 250 jobs, then article on www.nj.com, I sat back and laughed. Pathetic Corzine, pathetic. A recording of after realizing the credit was doubled, the amount of jobs was at 125, and now it’s down the automated phone call was played for The Star-Ledger on November 1. to only 74. Sadly enough, walking around the Kean campus I realized there were many who didn’t The newest and biggest issue is Obama’s public health option. But, this isn’t an op- care about voting for a governor. Back in May when I asked students if they were going tion since it’s going to eliminate private insurance, as Obama stated. To hear and see for to vote in the primaries, they didn’t know what I was referring to. Those who did know, yourself, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-bY92mcOdk. One minute Obama didn’t care. is talking about a public health option and then next, he’s talking about Universal To all Kean students: voting is a big deal. It’s also a big deal to political parties. Vot- Healthcare. There is a difference in regards to the word “option” but that doesn’t exist ing sends a message, especially after a presidential election year. This year, the vote for since it’s going to eliminate private insurance. I know countless citizens believe univer- governor said something about the president’s leadership in the country. sal healthcare benefits all, yet these are the same people who complain about the taxes I’ve read many articles online regarding the fact that people admitted they voted for taken from them by the government. Universal healthcare means more money from Christie as governor because they didn’t feel Obama was leading the country correctly. A your paycheck. As citizens of America, aren’t we to live independently and freely? Why Gallup poll taken in July of 2009 showed that about 52 percent of Americans approved should you have to pay for someone else’s healthcare? It’s not your job nor your duty. As of Barak Obama’s leadership as president, the lowest number of his tenure. When first an individual, you should only have to worry about your own healthcare. taking office in November of 2008, 69 percent approved of Obama’s leadership. This is Just to add more jive to the election results, Conservative Republican Bob McDonne a turn around considering the president received an overwhelming amount of support won the race for governor in Virginia. when elected president The Tower | Nov. 18-Dec 15, 2009 11 OP-ED News: It’s a Brave New World in Journalism

By Andrew Czirjak stories too. Whew. Throughout history, journalism has “My mother doesn’t know how to use “That’s our job as journalists, to report gone under several permutations. Human the computer. My mother still likes to get Journalism majors and writers be- the news and report it accurately,” stated accounts have been documented on pa- up, get her morning paper and read it,” ware—There are a lot of bloggers and twit- Tina Kelley, an editor and blogger for The pyrus, etched on clay tablets (cuneiform) said Bridget Wentworth, a reporter for the ters out there turning the world of profes- New York Times who spoke at a panel here and in the dark ages, journalism and in- Star-ledger’s website, www.nj.com. sional journalism upside down. Today, on journalism’s future. formation were expressed in lais. She said her mother fears the day news anyone with a computer and an opinion And I guess that is the key fact in jour- However, it wasn’t until the invention will no longer be in print. No one knows has the forum to say whatever they de- nalism. The reporter has to make sure the of the printing press in 1440 by Johannes when—or if—that day will come. But the sire. How do the real journalists compete, information reported is correct and factu- Guttenburg that journalism became more panels showed that journalists can no lon- though, in a world where everyone voices al. Just look at the history of man for ex- than information sharing. Journalism ger get by with just the written word. They their opinion? ample. Uggs and grunts were probably the was now a channel of communication that now have to be masters of all media. These were among the many issues ad- first words spoken by pre-historic man. allowed people to be informed on current “You have to be willing to put yourself dressed this semester at Kean University However, it wasn’t until man was able to and political events. out there and leave your surroundings in where a six week-long exhibit about the associate meanings to sounds and objects “Our forefather’s said that a democracy order to make it in this industry .You have History of Journalism just closed and sev- that the first conveyance of information requires an informed public to make deci- to learn photography, know how to blog… eral panel discussions about the past, pres- was passed. In journalism’s most basic sions,” commented Pat Winters Lauro, as- journalism is constantly changing,” said ent and future of journalism were held as form, pre-historic man left behind picto- sistant professor of journalism at Kean. Dr. Jack Sargent, associate professor of part of the college’s Issues '09 series. graphs and cravings on cave walls of their Needless to say, our country’s forefa- Communication teacher at Kean. To be a journalist in today’s world, not daily lives. From these drawings, people thers were correct. Journalism is supposed Leading news companies are already only do you how to write today have a better understanding of what to provide the reader much more than just changing, introducing all kinds of new me- and report correctly, but you also need kind of lives those people lead. However, an uneducated, biased opinion. Journal- dia online. Said Matt Dowling, an editor to add a few items of importance to your our ancestors were describing and record- ists are expected to provide factual points, of the Star-Ledger’s website: “The Star Led- repertoire. ing the events of the time. In essence, our make intellectual counter points, and en- ger in particular is trying to refocus itself For starters, journalists are also learn- ancestors left behind information. After lighten readers about world events. not so much as much as a news company, ing photography and the pictures by all, isn’t journalism the same thing, the Even though the format of journalism but as a media company. And that’s a big journalists have to be more than pretty. passing of accurate information? is moving from newsprint to Internet, to departure for us; we have been around for The picture needs to capture the essence As a result, our ancestors were able to me it still doesn’t look like the paperboy more then 100 years,” of the story itself. On top of that, jour- learn, and pass down important informa- will be out of a job soon. And plenty of nalists are now expected to blog their tion to the next generation. people agree. HEALTH & FITNESS Do “Hue” Know the Color Benefits on Your Plates?

By Dr. Josh Palgi and Jessica Adams The color of food has its own signifi- Anthocyanins in strawberries, raspber- Other members of the green group in- cance which influences the human body. ries, red grapes and other fruits and veg- clude: green beans, honeydew melon, kiwi, Color is a meaningful constant for sight- Scientists are regularly reporting new etables act as powerful antioxidants that lettuce, zucchini. ed people and it is a powerful psychologi- health benefits associated with fruits and protect cells from damage. Antioxidants Blue/purple fruits and vegetables are cal tool. By using color psychology, you vegetables. are linked with keeping our hearts healthy colored by natural plant pigments called can send positive or negative messages. The beneficial effects of certain fruits too. Some other examples of the red “anthocyanins.” Anthocyanins in blue- While perceptions of color are somewhat and vegetables vary dramatically accord- group are: red apples, red cabbage, cher- berries, grapes, and raisins act as power- subjective, there are some color effects ing to their color. Generally darker, deeper ries, cranberries, pink grapefruit, red pep- ful antioxidants that protect cells from that have universal . colored fruits and vegetables are more nu- pers, pomegranates, and radishes. damage. They may reduce risk of cancer, Over the last few years, extensive scien- tritious than lighter ones. The colors that Orange/yellow fruits and vegetables stroke, and heart disease. Other studies tific research has been carried out into the imbue these foods and so many others are are usually colored by natural plant pig- have shown that eating more blueberries psychology of color. indicators of high levels of phytochemicals ments called “carotenoids.” Beta-carotene is linked with improved memory func- which are vital to good health. in sweet potatoes, pumpkins and carrots tion and healthy aging. Some examples of DARK BLUE—Commands respect and is Plants create phytochemicals to protect is converted to vitamin A, which helps the blue/purple group are: blackberries, therefore used for police and other uni- themselves from the damage caused by maintain healthy mucous membranes and blueberries, eggplant, figs, prunes, purple forms. pests and UV radiation, as well as from healthy eyes. Scientists have also reported grapes, and raisins. their own photosynthesis. This damage that carotenoid-rich foods can help reduce White fruits and vegetables are colored RED—The most important emotionally is similar to that done to our own bodies risk of cancer, heart disease and can im- by pigment called “anthoxanthins.” They intense color. Red stimulates a faster by free radicals—a by-product generated prove immune system function. Carote- may contain health-promoting chemicals heartbeat and breathing. It is also a color through the essential interaction of oxy- noids may also be good for your heart. such as allicin, which may help lower cho- of love. gen with our cells. Because this damage is Citrus fruits like oranges are not a good lesterol and blood pressure and may help caused by reactions with oxygen, the phy- source of vitamin A. They are an excellent reduce risk of stomach cancer and heart PINK—The most romantic color, pink, is tochemicals in plants that protect us from source of vitamin C and folate, a B vitamin disease. Some members of the white tranquilizing. free radicals are called antioxidants. that helps reduce risk of birth defects. group, such as bananas and potates are Antioxidants are like a miniature anti- Some examples of the orange/yellow good sources of the mineral potassium, BLACK—The color of authority and power. missile defense system, intercepting and group include: yellow apples, apricots, too. Other examples of the white group It is popular in fashion because it makes harmlessly reacting with free radicals be- cantaloupe, carrots, grapefruit, lemons, are: garlic, ginger, mushrooms, onions, people appear thinner. Black also implies fore they do harm. But because their ef- mangoes, nectarines, papayas, peaches, potatoes, and turnips. submission. Priests wear black to signify ficacy is short-lived, it’s important to eat pears, pineapple, pumpkin, sweet corn, Although eating five servings of fruits submission to God. Some fashion experts a steady diet of fruits and vegetables; in sweet potatoes, tangerines and yellow to- and veggies a day is important, the vari- say a woman wearing black implies sub- fact, eating several different kinds at the matoes. ety and color spectrum is very important mission to men. same time, such as a salad, creates a syner- Green fruits and vegetables are colored too. The newest food pyramid encourages gy that enhances the antioxidant benefit. by natural plant pigment called “chloro- to “eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables” WHITE—Brides wear white to symbolize In addition to their anti-cancer properties, phyll.” Some members of the green group, each day for the best health benefits. innocence and purity. White reflects light antioxidants have been shown to keep the including spinach, green peppers, peas, Remember: include a rainbow of colors and is considered a summer color. immune system healthy, support healthy cucumbers and celery, contain lutein. in your diet. blood sugar levels, guard against aging, Lutein works with another chemical, ze- YELLOW—Focuses on the emotions; ego, and keep the brain functioning optimally. axanthin, found in corn, red peppers, or- The information given here is not intend- optimism, and self esteem. It is bright Red fruits and vegetables are colored by anges, grapes, and egg yolks to help keep ed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any and cheerful, the color of sunshine and natural plant pigments called “lycopene” eyes healthy. Together, these chemicals disease. This information is provided for lifts the spirits. or “anthocyanins.” Lycopene in toma- may reduce the risk of cataracts and age- education and entertainment purposes only toes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit, for related macular degeneration, which can and is not a substitute for professional medi- When it comes to food, the color of food example, may help reduce risk of several lead to blindness if untreated. cal advice or treatment for specific medical is an integral part of our culture and en- types of cancer, especially prostate can- The “indoles” in broccoli, cauliflower, conditions. joyment. Even early civilizations, such as cer. Lycopene found in foods containing cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables the Romans, recognize that people “eat cooked tomatoes, such as spaghetti sauce, may help protect against some types of Dr. Palgi and Dr. Adams are professors in the with their eyes”, as well as their palates. and a small amount of fat are absorbed cancer. Leafy greens such as spinach and Department of Physical Education, Recreation better than lycopene from raw tomatoes. broccoli are excellent sources of folate. and Health. 12 Nov. 18-Dec. 15, 2009 | The Tower SPORTS Cougars Roll Through Morrisville State on Homecoming

By Nicole VonGonten The wet and soggy field did not stop the man year, and that has not gone unno- things, he is consistent and he is a leader Cougars from scoring on Morrisville early. ticed by his coach. out on the field, all of that leads to him be- After starting off the season with a loss Kean scored the first touchdown of the “Tommy has 100% grown as a quarter- coming a great quarterback.” against Delaware Valley, the Kean football game within the first 40 seconds of the back from a year ago,” Garrett said. “The The Cougars cruised in the second half team has not looked back after winning quarter. The 59 yard touchdown run by scoring 13 more unanswered points. Six of their next six games, which includes the senior running back Jared Chunn, and the “Any win is always nice, but the points came off of a one yard blocked homecoming win against Morrisville State extra point by kicker Billy Daniels, pro- punt return by Rick Brandt. Kean cruised on October 24.The win also kept Kean un- vided the Cougars with the 7-0 lead.Kean you add Homecoming and to a 43-6 victory. defeated, 6-0, in the New Jersey Athletic went on to score 16 more unanswered The defense played a big role in the Conference, and a win on homecoming is points, including a 33 yard interception staying undefeated in the game forcing Morrisville to turn over the always nice. return by defensive back Chris Lauda. NJAC; it certainly makes ball five times. While the offensive line “Any win is always nice, but you add Morrisville scored their only touchdown also allowed plays to develop and happen, Homecoming and staying undefeated in of the game early in the second quarter. the win big.” by stopping the Morrisville defense. the NJAC; it certainly makes the win big,” The touchdown cut the Cougar lead to 23- “It was very important jumping out to Head Coach Dan Garrett said. “At this 6. With the half coming to a close, quar- fact that the ball is being spread around is the early lead,” Garrett said. “Morrisville is point in the season, week 8, to be unde- terback Tom D’Ambrisi completed a five a sign of that. He is taking what the de- a team that if you get up on early, you can feated and playing well, it is a true testa- yard touchdown pass to Sean Atkins, for fense is giving us and he is going through make them give up. At the same time we ment to our players and more importantly the 30-6 lead. his progressions as far as the number 1 didn’t want to be in a game with them and the seniors. They are working extremely D’Ambrisi had a solid game for the Cou- read all the way down to his 3rd read. He have their confidence up. The main thing hard and staying focused on the task at gars completing 18-of-26 passes for 302 is making smart decisions, knows the situ- that was stressed during the week was to hand; one week, one single week season yards and three touchdowns. The quarter- ation and what to do in that situation. He execute early and often. The players were at a time.” back has grown since last year, his fresh- is throwing balls away instead of forcing able to do that.”

Lady Cougars End Season and Miss Playoff Opportunity

By Jessie Rivera The Lady Cougars suffered a three game losing streak after their win against Rut- The season finally came to an end for the gers-Newark. Western Connecticut State Kean’s women’s soccer team on Halloween University defeated Kean 2-1; Richard day, October 31. Just weeks before their Stockton College won the Conference final game, the Lady Cougars were still game 6-5 in an over time finish; Albright pushing to gain more wins. College also defeated the Cougars 1-0 in Wilkes University made their way to an over time. Kean University for a home night game on With just two games remaining, the October 7. It was a quick drive back for the team of 27 regained their momentum and Wilkes after the Cougars defeated them in was able to pull off a 2-0 shut out against a 3-0 shut out. The goals were scored by their Conference competitors, Ramapo Photo: Kean University Athletics Kean University Women’s Soccer Team. Danielle Esposito, Carly Seidel and Sa- College, on October 28. The first half mantha Ciccone. ended in a 0-0 draw and with the start of the second half, it seemed as if the game “With just two games re- would end that way as well. Freshman Forward Carly Seidel scored an unassisted maining, the team of 27 goal in the 84th minute to put the Cougars up 1-0. With just seconds remaining in the regained their momentum.” game, Seidel assisted Sophomore Danielle Esposito for the second and final goal. The Lady Cougars weren’t as fortunate As Kean University held the fifth-seed- when they faced off against longtime ed spot in the NJAC tournament, they rival, Rowan University, on October 14 for once again faced off against the fourth- an away Conference game. Kean fell short seeded team, Richard Stockton College, 3-2 after Rowan scored their winning on Halloween. Richard Stockton started goal with just eight minutes remaining in off strong with a 1-0 lead in the seventh the game. minute. The second half continued with Kean traveled to Rutgers-Newark on a 1-0 lead over the Lady Cougars, but in October 17 for their next Conference the 70th minute, Kiera Hines from Rich- game. It was an easy win for the Cougars ard Stockton, scored the second and final as Jenna Godwin, Danielle Esposito, scor- goal to put her team in the semifinals and ing two goals, and Randi Vizoco ended the end the season for the Kean University match with a 4-0 shut out. Lady Cougars. Men’s Tough Soccer Season Ends in a Win

By Andrew Czirjak ra and Robby Sopko, both seniors at Kean, held off an offensive attack late in the game The end to a hard-fought season ended against Ramapo. However, Cougars’ star in a win for the Kean men’s soccer team. goalie Brian Haines, a sophomore, made The Cougars closed out their 2009 season six critical saves to secure the win. with a win 1-0 win over Ramapo College It was an up and mostly down season on October 28 in New Jersey Athletic for Kean men’s soccer. Still, two members Conference action. of the Cougars squad, senior back Zamora, Cougar standout Abner Denis, a fresh- and freshman forward Abner, were stand- man at Kean,scored the only goal that outs all year. evening. Denis took a direct kick from the Both Zamora and Denis were tabbed far sideline that ricocheted off a Ramapo New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) player and went into the net. Honorable Mentioned All-Stars. Con- Late in the game, Cougars Pedro Zamo- grats! The Tower | Nov. 18-Dec 15, 2009 13 SPORTS Jenna Godwin: This Spring Break A leader on and off the Field See Europe By Jessie Rivera soccer since the age of four and gradu- For Credit or Pleasure ated from Delaware Valley Regional High In August of 2006, some 11 to 12 School in 2006 where she played all four girls made the final cut as freshmen for years. KeanUniversity’s Women’s Soccer team. “I think my general sense of the game Of that group, three girls made it through has gotten better,” said Godwin. ROME-FLORENCE- all four years on the team. Now all seniors, Senior Captain Jenna PARIS-LONDON Godwin, alongside her two senior co-cap- tains Kayla Duncan and Nicolette Mag- March 11-21, 2009 gio, have fought to balance school work, a “She is an excellent player Program fee: $3,662, includes and has the sickest moves airfare, hotels, all inter-city rail and around.”

Photo: Nicolette Maggio bus transportation, breakfast and social life and the demands of playing on Captain Jenna Godwin leads the Lady Cougars along a college sports team. Although there are with fellow seniors Kayla Duncan and dinner, museum fees. Nicolette Maggio. perks like registering for classes early, re- ceiving new free gear and creating memo- Godwin, midfielder for the Lady Cou- ries with fellow teammates, it has -- need- gars, ended her season with six goals and For further info, swing by CAS 402 less to say—involved a lot of hard work. four assists. She played a key position “It has been such a great experience which landed her two All-NJAC (New Jer- for a flyer or email ggluck@kean. playing in the midfield with Jenna for the sey Athletics Conference) Second-Team past four years,” Duncan said. “She is an awards in 2007 and 2008. edu. excellent player and has the sickest moves Now that the season is over, will God- around. She has definitely made this final win continue on the field? year a blast.” “I think I’m done after college,” said Godwin, who is majoring in Physical Godwin about her soccer career. Students and friends of the Kean Education and Health, has been playing family welcome. 14 Nov. 18-Dec. 15, 2009 | The Tower SPORTS Men’s Basketball Season Opens to New Challenges

By Ryan Mattesky eral teams in the Division One and Two actly what the team wants. levels as requested by Kurzinsky. The “I want each player to grow and become With the new season coming soon for Cougars will also be facing the extremely better every day,” said Kurzinsky. Kean’s men’s basketball team, the team tough teams who are in the New Jersey In a league like this that’s something prepares for a challenge. Athletic Conference, including Richard that this team is going to need to do. With The team this year will be led by six re- Stockton College, which placed 2nd in the tough preseason games against Manhat- turning seniors: Vinnie Darpino, Eugene NCAA tournament last year. tan College (division 1) and Bloomfield GO COUGARS!! Tolliver, Dean Hughes, Brian Lytle, Rodlin “There aren’t a lot of cupcakes on our College (division 2) the team is preparing Pierre and Akinwande Oshodi. The team is schedule,” said Kurzinsky, “We want to for this tough season. looking to be pushed, which is what coach challenge ourselves.” visit: Rob Kurzinsky is hoping will happen.. With that in mind, the Cougars must The Cougars are preparing to face sev- take on much preparation, but that’s ex- http://www. keanathletics. Lady Cougars Look to Dominate on Court Again com/landing/ index By Ryan Mattesky to victory. they are very deep at all positions. The “I am expecting us to come together and team will be led by Beyruti and Patrick, The dominant women’s basketball team basically accomplish all our goals. First but returning senior Cardiss Jackman will at Kean is looking forward to a great sea- overcoming the Rutgers game [which is also be playing a major role. Jackman lead for more on son once again. ranked number 24 in the nation for divi- the team last year with an astounding 491 Kean athletics Currently ranked 11th in the nation, sion 1] winning the NJAC title, and then total points. the Cougars are preparing to lead the New to the NCAA,” said Beyruti. As the Cougars prepare in the off-sea- Jersey Athletic Conference again. Leading But, as usual, this will not be an easy son, many teams will be looking to them the Cougars this year is junior Tiffany Pat- task. With rivals such as The College of as the team to beat. rick and senior Melissa Beyruti. New Jersey and Montclair StateUniversi- “Any time teams play us they always get “These are the girls we will be looking ty, all teams will be looking to bring their up for us, so we can’t ever think we can to,” said Head Coach Michele Sharp. ‘A’ game to the Cougars. take it easy, we always have to bring our Last year, Beyruti only played in eight “There’s no love between us,” said Sharp ‘A’ game because everyone else is bringing games due to injury, but this year she regarding the Cougar’s rivals. there ‘A+’ game,” said Sharp. is healthy and ready to lead the team Luckily for this powerful Cougars team,

Field Hockey Prepares for Return to ECAC Tournament

By Ryan Mattesky will begin on Wednesday, November 15, and Kean will host the first game against What started out as a phenomenal sea- Catholic University. son by the field hockey team here at Kean If Kean beats Catholic University there has slowly lost momentum during the fi- is a possibility that in the following round nal part of the season. they could face Montclair. This would be Not to be confused, an 11-4 record is a huge matchup between the two schools. quite a feat and one of the better over- The two have already face off against each all records in the conference. But, the other once this season, where Montclair problem lied on the team’s loss of three bested Kean in what would prove to be a straight conference games, which jeop- match between the teams defenses. The ardized seeding placement in the ECAC game ended with the Cougars winning, tournament. However, they did win their 2-1. All goals were scored in the first half. final conference game against William Pa- Top scorers, Brittany Gibbs and Olivia terson University, 2-1. Triano, need to lead the team in order to In the upcoming tournament, the Cou- take the championship home. Together, gars will be ranked third, right behind Gibbs and Triano have a combined 67 Montclair State University, which is right points, with Gibbs having one hat trick behind Wilkes University. The tournament and Triano having two.

A WORD TO THE WISE (Continued from page 16)

Love Triangle she will always feel awkward around the two My friend “Erica” likes a guy “Todd” but of you. Say you and Todd work out and be- hasn’t told him. Todd goes to our school come boyfriend and girlfriend, wouldn’t you and has mutual friends so we’re always at wonder if your friend is still harboring feel- the same social events. One day at a party ings for your boyfriend? Guys can come and that Erica missed, Todd confessed that he go and they are not worth ruining friendships had a crush on me! I always thought Todd over. Erica may meet someone else and for- was cute but knew he was off limits be- get about Todd and then maybe pursuing him cause of Erica. My question is should I ask would be ideal, but for now let Erica have her Erica if it’s ok for me to pursue things with crush and just be a good friend to her. If you Todd since they never actually dated and feel strongly about this, consider sitting down her being my friend, she should under- and talking with Erica honestly, her response stand, or should I just ignore it and never may or may not be what you are looking for, mention it like it never happened? but you will have expressed your feelings to your friend. Then, it’s up to you to make a de- Signed, cision. Friend or Foe Email us with your dilemmas at wrd2thewise@ Dear Friend or Foe, gmail.com and we’ll respond!

Sincerely, Pursuing things with Todd may not be a Lisa and Dawn good idea. Even if Erica gives her blessing, The Tower | Nov. 18-Dec 15, 2009 15 SPORTS It’s Time to Level the Playing Field on Illegal Drugs in Sports

By Andrew Czirjak ger. Even Mr. Olympia himself injected his to recreational drugs, then society comes book, “Open,” that he used meth in 1997, way to fame and fortune. Schwarzenegger down on them. the year his world ranking fell to 141 First, Whitney Houston declares live on admitted to using steroids. And look art Let’s take for example Darryl Straw- and he was forced to place in “Challenger national television that, “Crack is whack.” Arnie now. Schwarzenegger is now the berry. Strawberry appeared on the cover Events,” which is tennis’ minor leagues. And now tennis legend Andre Agassi Governor of California, and married to a of Sports Illustrated seven times. Now But unlike other athletes who fall victim openly admits to using the recreational Kennedy. So what that medical science Strawberry’s mug shot appears on prime to recreational drugs, Agassi was able to party drug crystal methamphetamine. says that his testicles might shrink due to time. Strawberry’s drugs of choice: pain resurrect his career. Through hard work What’s next, the use of anabolic steroids over use of anabolic steroids. killers and cocaine. and determination, Agassi reclaimed the in sports? Third, there’s Andy “I look innocent” Then we have poor Martina Hingis. The World No 1 ranking in tennis in 1999. So what, Agassi, did crystal meth in Pettitte. What a pitcher. What an arm. Swiss miss was on the top of the tennis Unfortunately for the recreational us- 1997. Did meth help his game much that What a crock. Pettitte admitted to using world 1997 to 2002. Hingis spent a total ers, not only will they forever be taint- year? Not really. If fact, in 1997 he was far anabolic steroids and he has the five World of 209 weeks as the World No.1 player. ed as druggies, but they will always be removed from the number one ranking he Series Championship rings to prove it. plagued by the “what ifs.” Meanwhile, the held two years earlier. Agassi finished that Fourth, we have Roger, “the crypt keep- steroid users went on to get public acclaim year 141 in the ATP rankings. er” Clemens. Clemens’ steroid use let him “So what, Agassi did crystal and lots of money. Fair? Hardly. Steroid Now, there is no excuse for Agassi’s drug pitch well into his forties. And the result? methamphetamine?” use is cheating, and cheating is wrong. use; nor, are there any excuses for drug Clemens is one of only four pitchers to Weren’t we taught as kids that cheaters use by any other athletes, including use of have more than 4,000 strikeouts in their never prosper? performance enhancing drugs. However, career. Then, we have Petr Korda. WHO? Journalists called her an assassin with a So, let’s purpose a deterrent that can be there is a huge difference between the two Petr (and that’s how he spells it) Korda smile when she played tennis. Little did effective and equal to all athletic players, drug categories in sports. Performance was a professional tennis player on the those journalists realize Hingis wasn’t from high school sports to the profession- enhancing drugs, [Anabolic Steroids] can ATP. Korda is a tall, pencil-thin player that an assassin with a smile. Hingis was just al leagues. Let’s set one punishment that help your game. Recreational drugs just was consistently in the top 10 in his sport. coming down from a coke binge. And befits all athletes: a lifetime ban from play- impair the athletes. However, Korda was no threat to win any doesn’t withdrawal make addicts angry? ing professionally. This might seem like a Here are some examples between the of the four major tennis tournaments At Wimbledon in 2007 Hingis tested posi- harsh punishment, but it’s only fair. What two drugs. {Australian Open, French Open, Wimble- tive for cocaine. Cocaine is supposed to be needs to happen is one athlete needs to be First, we have Jason “Juice Head” Gi- don, Us Open]. That is until he joined the a speed. Cocaine is supposed to give you made an example of, and then the rest will ambi.This is a baseball player with tre- juice club. Korda went on to win the Aus- energy. Well, that wasn’t the case for Hin- fall in line. The bar will then be set: if you mendous talent. However, not even Gi- tralian Open in 1998. gis. Hingis was bounced from the tour- cheat, you’re out. Let’s face it; the “dog ate ambi’s talent can last forever. And youth, All the players mentioned above have nament [Wimbledon] in the third round. my homework” excuse doesn’t work for well that isn’t kept in a bottle. Rather, for been only marginally stigmatized, and Hingis’s career never recovered. She [Hin- regular people like us. Then why should it Giambi, youth is an injectable. Giambi, easily forgiven for their steroid use. So- gis] was ultimately banned from tennis for work for steroid users? juiced up and his talents magnified ten- ciety punishes these athletes by placing two and a half years. fold. And Giambi was an MVP. an asterisk next to their names in the re- This brings the story back to Andre Second, Arnold “the juicer” Schwarzeneg- cord books. However, when athletes turn Agassi. Agassi openly admits in his tell-all

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Have a Very Happy Thanksgiving 16 Nov. 18-Dec. 15, 2009 | The Tower SPORTS NCAA College Football: 4 Teams to Vie for National Title

POINT COUNTERPOINT By Jay Hicks By John Cherry

Here’s an argument for all of you college football fans: Should there be a play- Playoffs! We’re talking about Playoffs! Yes, we are talking about the playoffs off system? I say yes. Here’s why: in college football, which has been heavily debated even more since the creation of the BCS. Although every other sub division of college football has a playoff 1. The current BCS point system is all based on computations devised from a system, do not except a playoff system for Division One any time soon, let alone person’s formula. This involves the strength of schedule, the quality of the an eight-team playoff that my counterpart Jay would like to see. opponents, head-to-head win-loss records and other factors One reason why I would not like to see a playoff system in college football is because it would down play the regular season. The way I see it, every week in 2. In the past, before they established the BCS system, the United Press college football is a playoff: it can either be win or go home. This creates a great International and The Associated Press conducted their own polls that allowed atmosphere the very first week of the season. coaches to vote. We don’t need to figure this out to know that such voting Another deciding factor on why there will not be a playoff is money. Mon- was biased! ey makes the world go round and the bowl system brings a ton of money into these colleges every year. Colleges get millions of dollars for playing in these 3. Because of these polls, there had been serious controversies as to which team bowl games every year and it is not something they would want to give up for a deserved the number-one ranking at the end of the bowl season. Take Penn playoff system. State, for instance. In 1968, 1969 and 1973, they went undefeated, but Ohio This great debate is another reason why colleges may never get a playoff State (1968), Texas (1969) and Notre Dame/Alabama (1973) were selected by system installed. It all comes down to money once again as higher ratings for the coaches’ polls as national champions. Many felt that Penn State deserved regular season games are given much the honors. more attention. With a playoff sys- tem some games may just be passed Regarding the BCS system, it’s not infallible. Despite the formula for com- putations, it’s nowhere near ideal. The strength of a team’s schedule and the quality of its opponents should never have factored in to this formula. In “Money makes the world a very simple, logical sense, teams have to play the game! Only then will the victors be recognized. go round.” In 1973, Notre Dame and Alabama entered their national championship game Tim Tebow hurdles defender. unscathed, and Notre Dame won, 24-23. Because of the close game, the polls felt both teams deserved a share of the national title. The problem? Alabama over, just waiting t for the playoffs, and that’s when it will really matter. lost! Penn State hadn’t lost a game all Who you play in the regular season, or more importantly who you beat, will “In a very simply, logical year, 12-0, and the polls placed that always matter. Like Jay said Utah was undefeated in 2008,outside of a rebuilding team number 5 in the nation. Hard Michigan team, they did not beat any big time school in the regular season. If sense, they have to play to believe but this is why polls never they wanted a shot at the National Title then they should have scheduled a big worked. time school and not the likes of Weber State. the game!” Florida won its national title in For a playoff system to actually be considered, you are going to have to have 2008, but lost a game that season more than just a team like Utah to be undefeated at the end of the season. This while Utah never dropped a single game. Is this fair? No. The BCS system had may very well be that year to make it a huge issue with seven teams being unde- Utah lower than a few teams prior to the bowl season simply because Utah’s feated through nine weeks of the season. schedule wasn’t strong enough. For the fans who want a playoff system, you have to be rooting for all these The NCAA will be much better served to reduce the controversial year-in, teams to stay undefeated because this would be a very big move toward playoffs. year-out debate over who’s REALLY number one. My solution is to establish an With seven teams left standing unbeaten, only six can definitely make it because eight-team playoff system with the seeds as follows: number 1 against number of the matchup between Alabama and Florida in the SEC Championship game. 8, number 2 versus number 7 and so on. The higher-seeded winner plays the Don’t expect a playoff system any time soon. The chances of these teams stay- lower-seeded winner. This way, the national title bracket will produce much less ing undefeated is unlikely because some are just not that good. If you’re looking talk by critics and fans alike. for a playoff, the closest thing you will get to will be a plus-one system - basically I strongly feel this is the only way to declare the national champions. putting the top four teams in a playoff bracket;eight will never happen.

A WORD TO THE WISE

By Lisa Martinez and Dawn M. Phillips Dear Confused, Center at Kean University in CAS Room 123, Dear Stressed, or email them at [email protected]. The choice Fork in the Road Congratulations on your graduation date! is yours; keep a positive outlook on your deci- Take a deep breath and exhale. Dr. Shing I am in my last semester of school and You must research your field, because this is sion. Good luck! Yoh, chairperson for Kean’s Geology and Me- I am confused as to which route I should where you will receive all the information you teorology department, suggests talking to take in my life. With the economy being need to decide if graduate school is for you or Fail or Bail your professor and explaining your difficul- unstable right now, I don’t know if I will seeking a career is best. You also have the op- I am having such a hard time in a sci- ties. He or she may have some great sugges- be able to find a job that meets my criteria. tion of getting your ideal job at a great com- ence lab requirement for school. No mat- tions for help. He also recommends attending My college loans will be due for payment pany that may reimburse you for going back ter what I do I just cannot seem to under- the American Meteorological Student Club six months after my graduation date, and to college. By doing this, it allows you to ad- stand it. It is too late to drop and I really (AMS) meetings, which are held every Tues- I don’t know if I will have a job by that just to your career and decide if you still want need to pass. I went to the tutoring center day in the Science building in room C336 at time. I could apply for graduate school to continue your education. on campus, but they did not have a tutor 3:30p.m. The club consists of high honor stu- but after four long years of college, I’m Carolyn Galligan, a career specialist at available for that subject. I feel so over- dents ranging from freshmen to seniors. In- not sure if I want to go back right away. Kean’s Career Center suggests gaining experi- whelmed, I just want to completely give troducing yourself and discussing your ques- What should I do, attend graduate school ence in your field, as some fields don’t require up. What can I do? I feel like I am out of tion with this group can be essential to your or start my career? a Master’s degree. On the flip side, obtaining options and the clock is ticking. understanding of the subject. a Master’s degree first may be a requirement We also recommend talking to your class- Signed, needed to obtain the position. Blanca Rosa- Signed, mates to ask if someone can meet and help Confused les-Ahn, Career Coordinator at Kean’s Career Stressed! explain the material. Don’t forget also to re- Center believes it is extremely important to read your text in conjunction with your notes. research the industry you want to work in, Don’t fret, you will get through this semester that is the deciding factor. If you’re still hav- and this class; just focus and maintain a posi- ing a difficult time, be sure to visit the Career tive attitude. (Continued on page 14)