The Quill, Oct., 2013 Vol. 21, No. 1 See The Quill online at www.centenarycollege.edu/thequill New turf field may be ready for spring sports season By Anthony Biango We’ll soon have a and bathrooms as being “later new turf field. Talk of adding phases” of the project; their new facilities is always excit- main goal now is to accom- ing, and even more so when modate the quickest instal- that talk turns into plans, and lation of the field. Athletic Director Billie Jo Another upgrade Blackwell recently updated is a Quick-Chek-sponsored the status of Centenary’s scoreboard that will be a lot future turf field. more functional than the cur- The new field, which rent one and will also have a will be in the same spot as section for penalty time. This the current one on Cyclone is a feature that Blackwell Field, could be ready in time hopes will help “coaches stay Dr. Howard Burrell at the recent Convocation marking Centenary College’s 146th year. He for spring sports. According on top of penalty time,’’ and is flanked by Dr. James Patterson, chief academic officer on the left, and Dr. Barbara Lewth- to Blackwell, the school is is much more accurate than waite, College president on the right. Photo: Courtesy of Public Relations Office talking with contractors and the current method of using the town in order to work out stopwatches. the logistics of the project Blackwell said the and to give the budget some planning included an “aggres- structure. “We’re just waiting sive fund-raising campaign,” Convocation speaker on a couple of things to get including beer-tastings, a 5K ironed out before we can say run, and student sales, and definitively that you’re going was started three years ago rallies freshmen to see a truck or a shovel,” with the hope of reaching the By Kathryn Nieves said Blackwell. goal within two years. Fear is falling short and disadvantages, he said students more qualified in a Why turf? So Quick-Check and of your desired outcome. “education can be a good field, helps earn more money that “games can be played other sponsors along with When Dr. Howard Burrell equalizer,” and urged the for an improved quality of without having to cancel or private donors backed the addressed the freshman class students to take advantage life, offers better benefits, and reschedule because of the project. Centenary’s annual convoca- of their educational op- shapes communication skills. weather,” said Blackwell, A new and state- tion last month, he discussed portunities. “Education is a Most importantly, he told about a persistent problem of-the-art field coupled with the longterm importance of powerful agent for positive the students, their education for some sports last year. The Centenary’s gym facili- a college education and the and productive change,” he cannot be taken away. “No upgraded facility will have a ties will boost the athletic idea that failure is not as bad emphasized. matter what someone thinks new drainage system along department’s overall image, as it seems. In honor of Centenary’s of your religion, sexual with some other changes to something that Blackwell and “It is okay to fall 146th academic year, Burrell orientation, gender, color, or accompany the turf, including coaches are looking forward short and feel like giving shared with the students six creed, your college degree is a new bleacher area and nets to. An official announce- up,” he said. “It is a human reasons why a college degree an achievement of timeless behind each end of the field ment to mark the beginning feeling. During those times, is crucial. value.” for safety. of construction is something remember that the greatest He addressed the Through personal Blackwell also to keep an eye out for in the glory is not in falling down economic downturn that anecdotes, realistic statistics, spoke of a concession stand near future, said Blackwell. but in rising every time you has caused many students and encouragement, Burrell fall.” to question whether or not left the incoming freshman See inside articles by and about your Burrell, a former education is worth it. “Col- class with a positive message Centenary adjunct and mem- lege graduates have a 50 about their years of college to fellow students: news, humor, think ber of the Centenary Board percent higher chance of be- come. “Have fun, and enjoy pieces, and events to keep yourself of Trustees, revealed his own ing employed, which is good these precious years,” he con- experiences in education to in a competitive market,” he cluded, “but always remem- actively involved. the class of 2017. said. Burrell also touched on ber why you came here.” Despite hardships the idea that a degree makes Viewpoint! 2 “Wake up! Take the pillow from your head, and put a book in it.” Krs-One Or, How to Live Safely with a Cellphone
By Dan Casserly Let me tell you our eyes transfixed and our that the device of your choice everything I see. heads permanently cocked at should be temporarily kept in I cannot imagine a downward angle, gazing at a pocket during the process. the writers of The Federal- crisp images, looking for new One does not want to look ist Papers ever believed that notifications, and rereading like a fool struggling to their works would be read on the profound conversations open a heavy door with one portable libraries that do not we’ve typed that are living hand, while the other hand is show any glare from the big, in our palm-sized slivers of holding the stylized micro- orange ball in the sky. heaven. internet appliance, all while But, who would be Please try to antici- the eyes are busy being mes- reading the Federalist Papers pate curbs. The last thing we merized by the world opening anyway? need is someone stumbling, up before them through the I hear 50 Shades losing a grip on their person- pixels on the intelligent cel- of Grey is an excellent read alized sliver of heaven, and lular machine. that is stimulating to both the cracking the screen. How One more thing, mind and the body. unglamorous that would be. watch for the gradual incline Speaking of the Hopefully, you as you make your way across body, please try to hear (that bought a protective casing for campus. While studying the is if headphones are not be- your piece, and it survives the inner-workings and capabili- ing utilized) moving vehicles fall unharmed. Also, under- ties of your small computer, as you cross the roads sur- stand that some doors on our be conscious that your feet rounding our emporium of campus are a tad unnecessar- and legs have adjusted to the learning. ily heavy, and in some cases, incline, and avoid causing This gadget that two arms should be used in harm, again, to your personal we use to connect with our the opening of the door. In digital assistant, by taking a Facebook true friends has that scenario, it is imperative tumble.
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The Quill is the student newspaper Editorial of Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. The Quill will publish letters to the editor; however, such Raise the Grade, Raise the Quality of Education? letters must not be libelous and must be How much weight a GPA carries is confusing . When high school seniors apply to their dream university, signed and in good their grade point average is likely the factor that determines acceptance or denial. But what happens after they taste. We will refrain enroll? from printing your Colleges and universities still calculate GPAs, but many consider the weight of that number to be much name if you so request. different from its high school counterpart. Many say as long as their grades are decent and their résumé is filled Address your with experience, the highest grades are not necessary. In fact, some believe that the knowledge gained while doing letters to The Editor, field work or an internship is more significant than acing a course. It is an ongoing debate between employers and The Quill, Box 1066 students. Which is really more important: experience or grades? or you may email to Recently, the New Jersey Department of Education has weighed in with its opinion. It is considering raising levd@centenarycollege. the minimum GPA required for future educators, a number that currently stands at 2.75. Instead, by 2015, the goal edu is to raise that standard to a 3.0. with your full name This increases the grade from an existing “B-” to a solid “B.” School districts across the state have been at the bottom of the contacted in order to provide their input and the state is open to all feedback until November 15. email New Jersey’s neighbors, Delaware and Pennsylvania, are also contemplating the switch. In addition to the grade increase, the department is also is working on a new final exam, which covers reading, math, and writing. Editor: High SAT, ACT, and GRE scores would allow future teachers to be exempt from this test. Kathryn Nieves The question may be what the big deal is. It’s only a drop of a minus sign and an addition of 0.25 points to the existing requirement. Besides, most colleges and universities already want their education students to maintain Staff: a 3.0 to remain in their program. It seems like a credible idea: higher GPA, better teachers, and an improved educa- tion for students. Juan Arias But that goes back to the original dilemma about grades carrying more weight than experience. Most peo- Joseph Bartolini ple can think of one teacher from their past education who knew their subject matter perfectly but could not convey Christopher Bello it to their students. This problem leads to frustration in students because they do not understand the information, as Anthony Biango well as aggravation for the teacher who cannot figure out why the students are so lost. Dan Casserly If this is the case, why should GPA be such a determining factor? Sure, increasing the difficulty of educa- Sarah Degeorge tion programs across New Jersey may have some effect on the quality of teachers produced, but it is not the only Nicole Fisher consideration to be made. Alyssa Guarino The New Jersey Department of Education has been focusing on strengthening the effectiveness of class- Everette Hamlette rooms, but this solution seems more like a quick fix rather than a long term plan. If the GPA for teachers continues Nick Machuga to increase, many educators will be turned away, regardless of their ability to actually teach. Many innovative les- Jahson Myers-Inman son plans that allow students to interact and actually take away something from their learning can possibly become Jonathan Steinberg crushed under the weight of the new grade policy. While no one wants a teacher who does not actually comprehend Kevin Ujvary the material they are conveying, no one wants someone who is incapable of reiterating information in a clear way, Guy Wolkwitz either. Think about how infuriating it is to sit in the front row of your high school calculus class, watching the Faculty Advisor: symbols and numbers fly across the board. The teacher is doing the problem rather than explaining how to actually Prof. Debbie Lev do it. And then when the test comes around, no one can even define what a limit is, let alone determine it. While GPA should still be important to college education departments and teacher certification programs, it (The Quill also welcomes should not be the only qualification of value. Tests and GPAs show a teacher’s ability to remember the information freelancers they will be explaining to their students. However, their strategies and effectiveness when actually dealing with among the student body students should hold a higher value. While a 0.25 increase in GPA is not a huge or unachievable number, it does who may contact Prof. take away what actually determines a good teacher. Instead of promoting positive pedagogical tactics among qual- Debbie Lev through ity teachers and removing ineffective classroom educators, New Jersey is basically saying that GPA isn’t every- campus email.) thing, it’s the only thing. Kathryn Nieves editor 4 Campus The new SGA WNTI By Nick Machuga Good tunes are radio station that has partial “We have many alive and well at Centenary involvement with NPR. In community volunteers on air, College! And YOU can be addition to the music, the and one who lives right in involved! WNTI plays Adult organization is very involved Hackettstown is Mike Watter- Album Alternative music, with the community and ston on Saturdays from noon which means there’s a nice helps other non-profit groups to 3 p.m.,” said Thiel, who is mix-up of some groovy clas- be heard by allowing them also a strong presence on the sics, and plenty of new music air time, and makes sure to station located in the Carol from up-and-coming artists. give their listeners a positive and David Lackland Center Broadcast manager presence, said Melanie Thiel, on campus. Jon Lewis, said, “We play in management and develop- Lewis has had a not only the hits; we play the ment for the station; she and long-running show on Satur- lesser-known songs, as well,” Lewis have both been on-air days, The Boss Hour, with all adding that he encourages personalities at 91.9 FM, Bruce Springsteen music. student involvement. “It’s WNTI. Dr. Karl Hricko, a science Amanda Coons (secretary), Samantha Davis your station,” he said. Students can be professor, also records some (President), Quinn Khouri ( vice president). Even if you aren’t involved, and are. Two stu- segments for WNTI. He does Photo: Juan Arias from Hackettstown, you dents, Jeff Perchuk and Mike the monthly Astro Update can hear WNTI in the six Scholer host the Sports Buzz By Juan Arias and other science reports for surrounding counties. The on Thursday nights from What is the Student “There is only room for im- the talk show, Contours. station is a non-profit, public 10-midnight. Gover nment Association provement, and I can’t wait (SGA)? to help be the change,” said In the past there was Coons. a misconception that SGA “As students, we are the was only meant as a club or ones who are ultimately organization. One point that affected by decisions by the It’s a short walk to the Fish the new student leaders want college, and I feel it is our to stress is that they are here right to have a say in those for the student body. decisions,” said Khouri. He Hatchery for science classes Senior Samantha is working on a project which By Kevin Ujvary Davis is the new president, he aims to complete by the Did you know that ments that can be beneficial Current students also said junior Quinn Khouri is the end of the semester, which the Environmental Science in furthering their education. that the learning experience new vice president, and is creation of a senate. The Center is located in the fish Centenary College at the ESC was a great one. sophomore Amanda Coons, senate will consist of student hatchery just down the road and the fish hatchery are still A few students, the new secretary. representatives from groups from the college? improving ton this new rela- though, said the walk to the “SGA is the bridge across campus so that they After nearly a decade tionship; in fact, one of their hatchery was the only down- between the students and the can better attend to the needs of discussions, Centenary goals may be accomplished side to the location of the higher-ups,” said Davis. She of our student body. College was recently able this coming spring. The fish ESC. All students attending said she wants to facilitate the “We want to get rid procure space inside the fish hatchery has always been class at the ESC must walk communication between the of the stigma that only First hatchery facility. interested in giving tours of to class unless they provide average student and the Dean Year Leaders and Resident The Environmental Science the hatchery because it would a doctor’s note explaining a of Students, for example. Assistants can take part,” said Center (ESC) expands the help people in the area under- need to drive the distance. The SGA board has Davis. Stressing that SGA is limited space the science stand its value, but because of The ESC is about a 10- to 15- strengths, but also weak- all-inclusive, important dates department formerly had, a the lack of staff it has never minute walk from the middle nesses, Davis said. “It’s going included the Involvement lab being shared by many been able to accomplish this. of campus. About the walk, to be a long road, but I am fair on Sept. 18, and Club different departments. The With the help of Centenary Dr. Bergey, she said that a looking forward to it.” Workshop Day, held on Sept. fish hatchery was the perfect College and the students of professor clocked the walking All students on the 21, an information session place to expand. the science department, the distance, and found the dis- SGA board are no strangers for students who already Dr. Lauren Bergey, staff there is hoping that tance is the same as a student to the difficulties they face. are ingroups on campus and who has done research in by spring, students will be walking from Lackland to the All of them are very involved those interested in creating fish hatcheries up and down able to start hosting tours of 3rd floor of Seay, which is and have experience with new clubs or groups. the East Coast, recently the fish hatchery. This will something many students do. different organizations on The SGA team will explained how much of an not only be an educational Some students may campus. The problem, how- be changing club meetings to advantage the ESC gives experience for people taking be surprised by the need to ever, is SGA’s former image the first Wednesday of every students, especially when the tour, but will also give walk, but because Centenary of weakness and the need to month and general meetings it comes to research. The the students giving the tour is a small campus, they might change people’s perception of on the second Wednesday of hatchery hosts many different an opportunity to explore the now know that in compari- it. every month. species of plants, bugs, and fish hatchery even more. son to other colleges in the The secretary, “We hope that our animals that students now Dr. Bergey says she area, the walk to the ESC is Coons, is also managing work will benefit students have access to. This gives is very excited about things a short distance, and a nice social media accounts such who attend the college in biology majors the ability to come, suggesting that new walk. as Twitter and Instagram to years to come,” said Khouri. to do many research assign- projects will soon surface. help rebrand the SGA board. 5 10 Tips for Campus Campus Tutoring and Dorm Center: Cent Life programs, Safety new location, By Joe Bartolini The Centenary continued through Student Activities College Security Staff does By Juan Arias a great job of protecting committment students and ensuring campus The staff and stu- cess to what is happening on advance information, said safety, in the parking lot, By Alyssa Guarino dents on the Student Ac- or off campus or even during Walker. walking through the quad, in You can find the tivities Committee have been weekends. “I have noticed a dorm rooms, and wherever Tutoring Center in its new working hard to change and A Student Program- lot more students staying on you happen to be on campus. location in the lower level of revamp not only the look but ming Committee created by campus over the weekend,” If you should need the Seay building. the structure of the group. Walker allows all students to said Silvette Viruet, a senior. help, Security is just a quick It’s in the former “I enjoy working have a say about Cent Life Events like weekly call away. location of the book store. with students and wanted Programs; they meet twice movies, trips to amusement To bolster our secu- Just walk through the Quad to make it my career,” said a month on Mondays at 3 parks, or a local sunflower rity, Leonard Kunz, director entrance of the Seay building; Emily Walker, director of p.m. to give them a chance to tour give students incentive of Security, offers 10 tips the bookstore will be on your programming and service. voice ideas, desires, and what to stay and look forward to regarding campus and dorm left, and continue straight Walker stressed that they want to see the campus the weekend. safety: through and then make a Student Activities is all about become. Student Activities right: the center is right be- having fun, staying active “I want students to plans to increase programs 1. Always lock your door; fore the mail room. and making memories. It is feel empowered--in the end it both in number and atten- even when you’re sleeping or Hours are Monday about getting involved and is called ‘Student Activities’ dance. This year, so far, both just going down the hall. through Thursday from 7:30 making the best of the college not ‘Emily’s Activities,’ ” goals have been achieved, ac- 2. Do not allow strangers to a.m to 7 p.m and on Fridays experience so when looking said Walker. cording to Walker. Cent Life enter your room or your com- from 7:30 a.m to 2 p.m. back after graduation you can Even though the hard social network accounts now plex. Do not open your The Hub printer is remember great times on- or work has shown great results have over 200-plus followers, door unless you can identify also located in the tutoring off-campus. there are always challenges and the weekly events have the person seeking entry. center; it is available to all Cent Life is the new face to overcome. When students been popular; every student 3. Do not prop any exterior students. Since the tutoring of Student Activities; it is request campus events like a knows what “Cent Life” is. doors open to allow unescort- center opens at 7:30 a.m, the about you, the students! music concert with Sammy “Each student is im- ed visitors into the printer is available to students With new social Adams or Kesha, a large portant, and through Student residence hall (pizza delivery, to print papers before their 8 networking accounts on event like this involves long- Activities I want the student friends, etc.). a.m classes. Twitter, Instagram, vine, and term planning and may be body to feel that way. We do 4. Walk with a friend if pos- The tutoring center Facebook, staying involved at expensive if students do not care,” said Walker. is managed by the Academic Centenary has become easier. show up or we have a small sible. Success Center; all tutoring These accounts facilitate ac- turnout, withoug enough 5. Report lost or stolen resi- sessions take place inside the dence hall keys immediately tutoring center by certified to your residence hall tutors. Each tutoring session staff. is appointment-based through encourages mentored study different services to students. the new center is two PC 6. Report any malfunction- the Academic Success Cen- groups, so students can learn Both programs strive to help computers, and two Mac ing locks, doors or windows ter; the only walk-in oppor- to make their own study students succeed and reach computers. Students can use to your Residence Life staff. tunities are for the math lab. groups outside of the tutoring the best of their abilities. The them as an alternative to go- 7. Tell a roommate or friend This lab is for students who center. tutors in the Tutoring Center ing to the library. The Tutor- if you are planning to be are enrolled in College Math Review sessions can come from the College and ing Center’s goal is to make away overnight or for a few or Quantitative Literacy; the also take place with the tutor Reading and Learning As- students feel comfortable in days. hours on Monday through and his or her student. sociation, CRLA; each tutor order to help them succeed in 8. Report any suspicious per- Thursday are from 4 p.m. The tutoring ses- has to meet national criteria. their classes. sons or activities(including until 6 p.m. and Fridays, from sions are private unless it’s Since the Tutoring National Tutoring solicitors) in or near your 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. in a group setting. Suzanne Center has moved to a new week starts the first week residence hall to your Each tutor is level 3 McCarthy, head of the Tutor- location, the space is much of October. On Oct. 8 at 10 Residence Hall staff, Public certified, which means they ing Center said, “Students are bigger. McCarthy said, “I’m a.m., a dedication ceremony Safety or Police officials. have gone through the first welcome here; our goal is to really excited about the state- will take place at the center, 8. Secure your valuables and level of 15 hours of train- empower students.” of-the- art space.” where seven tutors will be engrave expensive items with ing and 25 hours of tutoring, The tutors in the tutoring Each tutor has a receiving certifications. identifying then through the second level center as well as in the Writ- Bachelor’s Degree or higher. If you’re struggling information. which is 10 hours of train- ing Collaboratory take part Abby Davis is the with a class, need to use the 9. Get to know your RA, ing and 25 hours of tutor- in cross-over training said head tutor; she has a level computers or printer, or just Residence Life staff and ing, then, at the last level, McCarthy. The Writing Col- 3 certification and has been want to pay a visit, stop by neighbors. 10 hours of training and 25 laboratory and the Tutoring with the center for several the tutoring center, you’ll be 10. Know where the emer- hours of tutoring. Center are not affiliated in years. glad you did! gency booths are located on The Tutoring Center any way; each center offers Another feature in campus. 6 Campus Fresh start for campus all-inclusive NAACP chapter
Renovations for Van Winkle Hall
tried to do is to keep the Van in the renovation of one of Winkle community together, the middle campus residence so when I moved them over halls as well as the students to Reeves Hall, I moved for being understanding and By Everette Hamlette roommate with roommate,” cooperative,” said Mullins. Todd Miller, The College shut said Painter. Drs. Richard Severe and Kitsy Dixon, new NAACP chapter associate vice president for Van Winkle Hall for renova- Amanda Carini, advisors. Photo: Anthony Biango tions this semester. “The Class of 2015 a Criminal Operations, said ”This year graduating class of 2013 was Justice major, said, “I felt they have $100,000 for the extremely large and the fresh- nervous at first because I was improvements.” With that man intake for the class of not aware of where I would money they are looking to By Jahson Myers-Inman for membership information 2017 was smaller than usual,” be placed and where the other do all the flooring. All the Fresh-faced at the campus Involvement said Mary Painter, director of residents would be placed, stairwells will get new rubber and refocused, members Fair earlier in the month. Student Services. This led to but I am happy Van Winkle is trends, risers, and rubber tiles of Centenary’s on- campus Speaking about differences there being a lot of empty liv- being renovated.” on the landing areas. The NAACP chapter are gearing apparent this semester as op- ing space throughout campus Carolina Arboleda, entries will have mats to help up for a jam-packed semester. posed to those of the past, Dr. within the dormitories. Class of 2016 Fashion Design remove dirt, mud, and snow Both existing and prospec- Severe emphasized “ground- Painter said “In major, said, “We were stuck from shoes and boots. The tive members look forward to up rebuilding, campus buy- these times when you have a in Reeves Hall and this is my hallways will have carpet tile. what the semester will bring in,” and the refocusing of the low enrollment, you should second year here living on “Carpet tile will have a multi- with new advisors. on-campus branch to create make renovations, because the same floor and the same colored pattern with a lot of “I’m looking for- a sustainable structure on you can’t make them when building, I wanted a differ- different colors, so that it can ward to the NAACP chapter’s which to build. you have high enrollment or ent experience in a different work for either a female or being a permanent, positive “The NAACP is a a waiting list.” building with adifferent scen- male dormitory,” said Miller. presence on campus,” said resource for all students,” Kerry Mullins, Dean ery,” said Arboleda. Arboleda The dorm rooms will have a chapter secretary Jayanna says Severe. of Students, said that since knew most of the girls on the wood-like plank floor made Brown. “In past semesters her arrival in fall, 2012, it third floor because Painter of vinyl. “It is thick and has The chapter has Centenary’s NAACP chapter was clear the middle campus kept the Van Winkle com- cushion to it for a warmer welcomed change with a new, was thought to be built by housing needed renovations. munity alive by moving most more homey feeling with now faculty-headed advisory and for people of African Mullins said, “The oppor- of the students from Van the wood look,” said Miller. board. Under the advisement American ethnicities, and that tunity presented itself in the Winkle Hall to the third floor Acoustically, it is not as of Dr. Richard Severe and Dr. could not be further from the summer of 2013 when the of Reeves Hall. Arboleda noisy, the planks are cleaned Kitsy Dixon, the chapter will truth,” said a chapter mem- situation allowed for the clo- said, “ Residents Life did not easily with water, and easily kick off the semester with a ber; it is a prime focus of the sure of one of the residence communicate with all of us replaced as is the carpet tile. . first meeting on Monday, Oct. chapter to further diversify halls for renovation.” very well because everything Miller said the renovations 21 at 6 p.m. its members and welcome “Once the decision was was spontaneous.” should begin in late October. The Warren-Sussex students of any race or ethnic made by the College Execu- Painter said she “The flooring should take six branches have joined in background on campus. tive Staff, the offices of Resi- sent the notice out once weeks or so, and then we are partnership with Centenary’s The first meeting will dence Life and Student Life Residents Life was able to going to paint. By spring, the NAACP branch. Conferenc- be centered on organization began relocating the students keep Van Winkle together as interior will be ready.” es, conventions and scholar- and procedure introduction affected by the closure,” said a community. “I know that According to Dr. ship banquets are a few of the for new and prospective Mullins. the timing was not ideal; Raymond Frey, the dormitory many events the chapter is members. The all-student Painter calculated however, it was when the op- was named after Charles A. looking to bring to campus, executive board will be voted that about 50 students were portunity presented itself, and Van Winkle and dedicated to said Dr. Severe, who said on in this first meeting, as moved from Van Winkle Hall I appreciate the College for the college on March 4, 1951. he was happy to report that well. into other places. ”What we committing to and investing about 60 students signed up 7 8 The Arts
Jon Mulhearn as Clifford, Maria Brodeur as Myra, Carl Wallnau as Sidney, and Colleen Smith-Wallnau as Helga in the Centenary Center Stage production of Deathtrap, running this month. Photo: Bob Eberle
Centenary Stage opens the season with a murder mystery sprinkled with comedy: Deathtrap
“Two-thirds a thriller and he has been conducting at wright Clifford is Pennsyl- on Friday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. superior, thought-provoking one-third a devilishly clever a nearby college—a thriller vania Shakespeare alum Jon Deathtrap is sponsored by drama is beautifully acted, comedy Sidney recognizes as a po- Mulhearn (Jersey City), who Bea McNally’s Irish Pub, Old staged and written, in other …Suspend your disbelief and tential Broadway hit. What was seen in last season’s Souk Trading Company, and words, a must-see-event,” be delighted. Scream a little. happens next is the stuff of thriller Mousetrap. Making Heath Village Retirement by Rick Busciglio of New It’s good for you.” Deathtrap. his CSC debut is experienced Community. Jersey Footlights. Please —Cue Magazine Award-winning actor/director Paul Whelihan Tickets may be contact the 59E59 Theatre at artistic director Carl Wall- (Bloomfield). And round- purchased online at www. 212.753.5959 x102 or online One of the most nau will be directing and ing out the cast is Broadway centenarystageco.org
By: Sarah DeGeorge Do you enjoy the experience of a Broadway play, but do not enjoy the hustle and bustle of New York City? Do you want not only to support professional actors, but also aspiring Centenary students within the theater community? This fall you can enjoy all the comforts of home without sacrificing any professionalism by attending any number of Centenary Stage Company’s fall productions here at Centenary College. With the season already begun, many have already started to mark their calendars for performances this fall, and if you haven’t ,then you may want to. A fan of thrillers? Go see Deathtrap, the first Equity Theater performance of the fall season. Carl Wallnau, artistic director of Centenary Stage Company, is directing and will be playing the lead in this production. Between its balance of comedy and thrills, it has something for ev- eryone, and is one of the longest running productions of its kind on Broadway. Catherine Rust, general manager at Centenary Stage Company, said that this is one show not to be missed! Perhaps you enjoy music and dance; then you may want to buy a ticket for the New Jersey Ballet performances of and a Balanchine/ Robbins themed evening, or come listen to the New Trad Octet’s tribute to John Philip Sousa. Check out the fall and early winter programs scheduled for the Black Box theatre, as well. It would be difficult to find a more varied schedule of performances available to students, faculty, staff, and area residents than that planned for the David and Carol Lackland Center.. For additional information, please visit http://centenarystageco.org/.
CURTAINS UP GALA Betty Buckley-Ah Men! The Boys of Broadway Sept. 21
CENTENARY STAGE EQUITY THEATER Deathtrap Oct. 4-20 A Christmas Carol-The Musical Nov. 29-Dec. 15
BLACK BOX FESTIVAL Bittersuite: Songs of More Experience Nov 7-10 Miracles and Mindgames Nov. 14-17. The Essence-A Yiddish Theater Dim Sum Nov. 21-24
CONCERTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS NJ Ballet Balanchine/Robbins Evening Oct. 26 NJ Ballet Cinderella Oct. 27 New Trad Octet Nov. 2
FAMILY FUN SERIES Spooktacular Nov. 3
GREAT AUTHORS OUT LOUD SERIES Oedipus Rex Sept. 15 Great Authors Tales of Terror Oct. 27
YOUNG AUDIENCE SERIES If You Give a Moose a Muffin Sept. 21 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Oct. 19 If You Give a Pig a Pancake Nov. 16 10 The Arts Professor sees reality Betty Buckley Rocked the House in check for journalism “Ah Men! The Boys of Broadway” in hopefuls at workshop CSC season opener on journalism By: Sarah DeGeorge A woman in a man’s gave her a prestigious Tony by male performers because From Communication Assis- territory? That’s exactly what Award,. Her career includes the characters have solely tant Professor Matt Mendres was expected from Betty performances in Pippin, been male characters. Some Less than 48 hours Buckley’s recent perfor- Triumph of Love, Sunset Bou- visit the National Press Club. of her numbers come from after Centenary College’s mance of “Ah Men,” and levard, 1776, and many oth- It’s pretty amazing performances from Sweeney commencement ceremony she gracefully walked into Todd, West Side Story, Pippin, ers. Other than her Broadway how quickly the technology this past May, I was off to has moved forward, just in that territory with poise, Mame, Guys and Dolls, and career, she has recorded a our nation’s capital for a the last few years. One thing humor, and confidence, and many other productions. dozen albums which include few days of being more of a that hasn’t changed for young shook the house with a show As a special treat the Grammy-nominated student. I was one of a small people looking to work in the that concluded in a rousing for the audience, and, concert recording Stars and group of college professors to communication field is the standing ovation, according especially, local journalist, the Moon Betty Buckley Live attend a workshop organized importance of being able to as Catherine Rust, general Shelia Abrams, Buckley took at The Donmar. by American University, the write, and write very well and manager of Centenary Stage a special request and sang She has also starred focus of which was the evolv- very quickly. Company. “Danny Boy” which was not in television series such as ing use of new technologies What has changed Centenary Stage in the program. Abrams said Eight is Enough, Oz, and the and new delivery platforms is that, more and more, even Company hosted “Ah, Men! afterward that Buckley’s per- 2010 miniseries The Pacific. for news. new hires are expected to be The Boys of Broadway” formance was one she would The energy of the eve- The four-day Wash- able to write stories multiple on last month in the Sitnik never forget. ning, on-stage and off, and ington Workshop for Journal- times for multiple formats. Theater of the David and Betty Buckley is no the great turnout, made this ism Faculty included visits to As a young woman Carol Lackland Center here stranger to starring on stage. performance one that will not The Washington Post, NBC who works for The Huffing- on campus. Although “Ah Men!” is her be forgotten by the Centenary News, the American Journal- ton Post told us, “You have to Buckley’s perfor- current stage production, she community. As one audience ism Institute and the Pulitzer be able to write it broadcast mance of “Ah Men!” teamed has had many moments in member said, “A great kick- Center for Crisis Reporting. style, write it print style, then up with the Season Opening the spotlight during her very off for the upcoming season.” We also had the op- e-mail it, tweet it, post it to Gala at Centenary to put impressive career. Buckley Those interested in portunity to speak with recent a Facebook page and have together an eventful night. performed as Grizabella, learning more about Betty American University gradu- links to every version from The Gala began at The Glamour Cat, in Andrew Buckley and future shows ates who are now reporters every version. And the dead- 6:30 p.m., and included a Lloyd Webber’s “Cats.” It can visit her website at www. for The Huffington Post and line was an hour ago.” silent auction to benefit the was this performance that bettybuckley.com Centenary Stage Company Sirius-XM radio, as well as to Education Tour pro- grams ran from 6:30-8, “Ah Men!” started at 8, and ended with a VIP on-stage meet and greet with Betty Buckley College to hold dedication ceremony herself. “The Gala celebration, receptions, and VIP party are for its new tutoring center tremendous ways to celebrate this extraordinary facility that the Lacklands made possible Centenary College will be holding the dedication of the new Tutoring Center here at Centenary, in our at 10 a.m. October 8, in the Edward W. Seay Administration Building. The new Center beautiful Skylands Region,” includes multiple rooms to provide tutoring, computer access for students and areas said Rust. designated for group academic coaching. The Tutoring Center supports all undergradu- The events of the evening ate classes in the traditional programs. were sponsored by Heath Village and Panther Valley Pharmacy and Gifts. The ceremony will include remarks from Suzanne McCarthy, senior director of “Ah Men! The Boys of the Academic Success and Advising Center; Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, Centenary Broadway” was a witty College president; and a special address via Skype from Sara Weertz, president-elect, performance that involved 2014 College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA), and Executive Director, First Betty Buckley performing some favorite theater num- Year Experience Program, Angelo State University. bers from Broadway shows over the years. The catch? All the songs had been sung 11 The Arts Theatre major secures Reviewing film from grant for Centenary the Centenary library Stage Company Kyle Conner, a Cen- ing and interesting project Centenary Stage Company, tenary College Theatre major and it was so exciting that a Professional Equity theater Vittorio DeSica’s from Newark, Delaware, Centenary Stage Company that is a member of the New has had acting and theater was selected for this honor.” Jersey Theater Alliance. The management success since Conner has a wealth Centenary College theater Bicycle Thieves his first year at Centenary of acting experience. He will program is one of the few in three years ago. Now he can be playing the role of Diony- the country that affords stu- add another success to his sus for the Centenary student dents the opportunity to earn résumé: grant writer. production of “Polaroid points toward membership in By Christopher Bello In his position as Stories” this fall. Among the the Actors Equity Association Prior to watching mozzarella melted on toast. workstudy student for Cente- many other plays in which (the professional union of Bicycle Thieves (also called The boy at the other table nary Stage Company, Conner Conner has performed are: actors) during their academic The Bicycle Thief), I read looks at Bruno and rather was responsible for the nine- “The Wizard of Oz” (Cente- career, based on accumulated that it is considered to be the than ignore him, acknowledg- page proposal to Target for nary Stage Company), “For- experiences from accredited sixth best film ever made, es Bruno, and is aware that a $2,000 grant, which was bidden Broadway” (Shawnee professional productions according to Sight and Sound he is making Bruno hungry. accepted. Playhouse directed by Wil- both on campus and at other magazine. Upon seeing it, I For Ricci, it brings sadness. The grant money liam Selby), “The Winter’s professional equity theaters. can see why. It hurts that he could afford from the Target Educational Tale” (Delaware Shakespeare Centenary College recently Despite being made more food for his family if he Outreach Program will be Festival) and “Carousel” opened the David and Carol in 1948, it feels like it just had not lost the bicycle. used toward “Shakespear- (Walnut Street Theatre). He Lackland Center, which is the came out yesterday and its This film is full of ance,” a program in which was also featured in a com- home for Centenary Stage messages are just as timeless. such moments Centenary faculty and mercial for MTV’s “A Thin Company. Widely consid- The film setup is These actors and students teach Shakespeare Line” campaign, which was ered to be one of the most simple: a poor man needs his actresses are not really actors in local schools and through designed to stop the spread sophisticated performance bicycle for his work, gets it and actresses; they are real Centenary Stage Company’s of digital abuse, and was venues in the Skylands stolen on his first day on the people. The protagonist An- Young Audience Series, a featured in the 2008 film region, the state-of-the-art job and tries to find out who tonio Ricci is not played by program in which students “Wrestling.” facility features a 485-seat did it. What follows is not a an actor but by a struggling perform classic children’s In addition, he did proscenium theater named the tail full of twists, but a char- factory worker. His son, literature at the Little Theatre an apprenticeship with the Sitnik Theater and the Edith acter study about a desperate Bruno, was played by a child at Centenary every third Delaware Shakespeare Fes- Bolte Kutz’42 Theater, which man who will do anything to the director saw on the street. Saturday of the month. The tival in 2011, which entailed is a “black box” experimental feed his family. The reason director Vittorio Young Audience Series is playing three parts in “The theater, as well as one of the One touching scene De Sica did this is that he also available on tour for lo- Winter’s Tale” (Cleomenes, largest dance studios in the is when the search for the bi- believed that in a movie, cal schools and organizations. Mariner and First Servant) state. cycle begins. Ricci sees a bi- we can all play at least one As part of this as- and being the understudy of “Kyle is a terrific cycle part being painted by a role: ourselves. This would signment, Conner, who is the part of Autolycus. Also, student, employee and actor,” street ve ndor. Ricci believes explain why Lamberto Mag- also a performer, provided he participated in master act- said Catherine Rust, general that this could possibly be his gioranni was so believable at overviews of the programs, ing classes and was involved manager of Centenary Stage bicycle and begins to try to playing this character. review budget information in festival setup and technical Company. “He is so talented play hardball. Ricci acts in While the story and conduct research on the work. and is a pleasure to work pitiable desperation: he just is simple to follow, it is anticipated outcomes of the Besides his part- with. I am so pleased that he wants to feed his family. The the characters that push it programs and the feedback time workstudy position at was so integrally involved vendor acts with rebellion forward. It is in these mo- from organizations that have Centenary Stage Company, in this important grant for and refusal, which indicates ments that you really bond experienced the Young Audi- he holds a part-time posi- Centenary Stage Company. that maybe he did steal this with the father. You realize ence Series tour and onsite tion with the Shakespeare Kyle epitomizes the role of bicycle, but it is not Ricci’s that he is a human being, and performance series. In addi- Theatre of New Jersey at well-rounded students who bicycle. the fact that he is forced to tion, to provided statistics on Drew University as an associ- embraces new opportuni- Another great scene make morally questionable the population that has been ate, specifically focusing on ties and experiences. I am is when Ricci and Bruno are decisions makes the story served, including age groups patron services. confident that his excellent eating in a restaurant. You heartbreaking. and gender information. Conner said he skills, motivation, and sense have them and a well-off This is a classic film that “This is a whole chose to study Theatre at of responsibility are destined family that is eating much everyone should see. See new aspect of theater man- Centenary College because of to take him to great heights.” pricier food. Bruno looks at once and you will see why it agement that I am now a little the small professor-to-student them and wishes to have that is one of the very best films bit more familiar with,” said ratio and the fact that Cen- much food, but all he gets is ever made. Conner. “It was a challeng- tenary College also has the 12 The Arts Suffering college sleep depriva- tion? There’s an app for that
By Nicole Fisher By now, stereotypes through a long day in a John Mayer visits Paradise Val- of bleary eyed, caffeine- half-dead state. addicted college students No, there is not some pounding out papers and magic potion to transform ley for his sixth studio album final projects at 5 a.m. have the undead into the bright become a reality for many. and bushy-tailed—even the By Jonathan Steinberg Bedrooms are still lit as most powerful cup of joe The past year and the sun comes up, and by can’t always manage to do sparked some controversy music, though the song will a half has been pretty bumpy morning, campus can look that. There is no stop watch with the public believing spark an interest for listeners for John Mayer. While he has like a set from Zombieland. to freeze time for extra that the song is a direct jab at who enjoy both artists. Over- been quiet musically since his New initiates of this lifestyle work, catnaps, or study Taylor Swift, who released all, the song is the weakest on last album Born & Raised, trudge into classes in pajama breaks for watching Break- a song called “Dear John” the album. Mayer has dealt with constant pants and hoodies, blearily ing Bad. But if the buzzing on her latest record. In an Also featured on setbacks from breakups to a wondering if anyone else of that alarm simply seems interview, Mayer did not the album is a short track by career-threatening condition experiences this state of body to go off at the wrong time, confirm nor deny the allega- hip-hop artist, Frank Ocean. called granuloma. and mind. there is a solution. tions. He said, “Songwrit- While the track Ocean is Now, Mayer is back We all do. The app Sleep ers write songs because of featured on is also called on track visiting Paradise Sleep deprivation is Cycle, a bio-alarm you can people, about people.” The “Wildfire” the song is noth- Valley, an appropriate title for extremely common on cam- download on your iPhone, song carefully states, “You’re ing like the original. Instead, his sixth solo album. Instead puses. A study of 1,125 stu- is designed to wake you in like 22 girls in one/ And none Ocean adds his own lyrics to of asserting the negative on dents done by the Journal of the lightest sleep phase. of them know what they’re the song and is a complete his latest work, Mayer con- Adolescent Health shows that Ever notice that some running from/ Was it just too reworking on the album’s fronts the positive, creating a 68 percent of students stay mornings you wake up far to fall for a little paper first track. While the original more upbeat feel than in his up because of the stresses of refreshed, and others feel doll?” Whether this is a a jab is much better, Ocean’s take last record. school. Twenty percent of not so much, even if you at Taylor Swift or not, the on it is very interesting and This is Mayer’s students pull all-nighters at receive the same amount message is clear. serves as a second interlude. second album that shifts to a least once a month, and 35 of sleep both nights? This While some songs While the album isn’t country exploration theme, percent of students stay up is because of something are slower than others like Mayer’s most solid effort, but Paradise Valley focuses until three a.m. at least once called the wake-sleep cycle, “Dear Marie,” “I Will Be Paradise Valley certainly is more on the folk sound that a week. a natural process in your Found (Lost At Sea),” and higher up than some of his Mayer has always shown Twelve percent of body. “Waitin’ On The Day,” they other records. The album interest in. Mayer has found students miss class three or During nights of all give off the same vibe as seems perfect as fall ap- a way to blend his signature more times a week because sleep, the body transitions the rest of the album, as they proaches. Valley is perfect for sound into his new country of sleep deprivation, or fall between light sleep and still carry an upbeat tune. drives in your car as well as explorations. asleep in class. deep sleep, and being awak- “Dear Marie” con- some relaxing music to study Compared to his last Health concerns like ened during deep sleep can tains a soft bridge of woahs to. country effort in 2012, Valley impairments to the immune cause a zombie-like effect that completes the song and Mayer fans will is a much more upbeat effort, and cardiovascular system, that lasts the entire day. makes it much more likeable. be happy to see that he has that has more to offer. Mayer weight gain, and disturbed In deep sleep, Perhaps the most intriguing added his own twist for the focuses on his guitar sounds. wake-sleep cycles are effects the body does not natu- song on the album is a duet Americana genre he is trying The album features a lot of of not getting enough sleep. rally wake up, and only Mayer does with his ex- girl- to replicate. The album will instrumental parts that tie in Often, college students and can be disrupted by outside friend, Katy Perry. Much like be a staple in John Mayer’s to Mayer’s blues influence. professors simply have so sources (e.g., blaring fire 2009’s “Half of my Heart” discography. The album starts much to do by the next morn- alarms, that idiot room- featuring Taylor Swift, the Recommended songs: “Dear with the upbeat “Wildfire” ing that they must sacrifice mate stumbling in drunk at song is fairly weak and Marie,” “ I Will Be Found which sets the tone for the nights of sleep in order to get 4 a.m., the dreaded alarm repetitive. Perry’s voice also (Lost At Sea),” “Call Me The record. The vibe of the song, work done. clock). does not blend well with the Breeze.” like the rest of the album is But, for those over- The app is de- reminiscent of Americana worked intellectuals, procras- signed to identify which music and Mayer’s guitar tinators and perfectionists sleep phase you are in, and solo is similar to the sounds up until the wee hours, the wakes you up in the light- of a Grateful Dead song. murderous ring of the alarm est possible sleep phase, Mayer’s cover of J.J. Cale’s clock disrupts their sleep making sure you wake up “Call Me The Breeze” creates cycle and forces them to get naturally refreshed and an interesting interlude that up, even when every bone in ready to go. follows the feel of the album their body screams not to. Sounds too good to be but is easily the bluesiest Even after sleeping true? After I researched the track on the record. enough hours, sometimes the app and read a review from The first single from alarm seems to go off at the the album, “Paper Doll” has wrong time, causing the poor (Continued on next page.) swamped soul to stumble 13 The Arts There’s an app for that
(Continued from previous page) a man who claimed to love the best time within that win- the app more than some pets dow to wake you up. Current- he had owned, I, a frequent ly, my window is set between victim of zombie mornings 8:30 and 9 a.m., and usually and burnouts, decided to wakes me earlier, then later, give it a try. though since I am usually in The app works my lightest sleep cycle then, with the sensitive acceler- this is never an issue. There is ometer in your iPhone that a snooze option like a regular detects movement. Because alarm clock, and an option the body moves differently to view graphs that analyze during different sleep cycles, your average sleep patterns in the iPhone is able to pick up charts that are accessible and your movements and the app easily understood. determines what sleep phase Ever since using this you are in. app, I have not had a single It works by your “zombie morning.” I feel re- placing the iPhone face- freshed, rejuvenated, and able down somewhere on the to fulfill my work that day. mattress so it can properly Even if I did not get enough detect your movement so hours of sleep, I still com- that the alarm can wake you pleted several sleep cycles in the best possible sleep fully, and woke in the lightest phase (Those who sleep sleep phase possible. with partners or have pets who frequently visit the bed With the soothing sounds at night may have issues, (alarm sounds like too harsh though, because the app will a word), waking up is no pick up on their movements longer painful and miserable. as well). I never feel the need to drink Instead of a pain- caffeine unless I’ve had very fully obnoxious beeping, little sleep, and I feel more Sleep Cycle comes with productive and awake in the about two dozen soothing, mornings than ever before. calming sounds that slowly This is such an and gently wake you from efficient and practical app, your sleep, with names like especially for college cam- Nightingale, December puses, and I can honestly say Moon, and Forest Glade, or I love it (though, probably the option to customize your not as much as the pets I have own alarm to a favorite song owned). (or, if you wish, that dreaded But, while this app can be loud ringing, and I’ll forever a life saver for those clipped judge you). nights of sleep and brief There is even an catnaps, there is no replace- option to let the alarm ran- ment for time management domize one of these sounds, and a good night of sleep. I so you never become ac- would only recommend using customed to waking up to it for short nights of sleep the same sound every single very sparingly and only when morning. extremely necessary, as con- There are sounds to stant sleep deprivation can fall asleep to as well, if in- be unhealthy. Though, when somniacs prefer some sort of used with the eight hours or white noise in order to suc- so of recommended sleep, cessfully snooze. The sleeper this app works wonders chooses a window of time to correlating with your sleep awakened (the standard is 30 cycle, waking you up at just minutes), so the app will find the right time.
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The Student Gov- ernment Association’s In- volvement Fair was held last month at the dining hall entrance to the Carol and David Lackland Cen- ter. Many students stopped by to learn about clubs, organizations and involvement opportuni- ties available.
Scenes from the Involvement Fair held last month. Photos: Anthony Biango 16
Women’s fall sports Sports By Dan Casserly The women’s fall Freshman Priscilla Ortiz has sports season is underway been doing some excellent in soccer, cross-country and running for the Lady Cy- volleyball. The season is still clones. She ran the second- early, but each practice and fastest 5K time in school match serves as a stepping history, 20:34.47, finishing stone in efforts to build as a fourth out of 63 runners at the Good day on the green: Golf team. . Mule-Falcon Invitational. • The women’s soccer team, Freshman Patricia team places first in invitational headed by Coach Kevin Dennis finished 18th with Davies, has had its share of a time of 22:30.23 with By Everette Hamlette playing tough teams prior to freshman Abigail Voelkner Centenary College’s golf team won first place at the 14-team Moravian Fall Invita- conference play. The team finishing 27th at 23:31.86. tional at Woodstone Country Club in Denville, last month. played Richard Stockton Col- The Lady Cyclones finished . Josh Huber, golf coach and associate athletic director, said, “It was the second lege on Sept. 18 and despite a fourth as a team at the invita- tournament victory; a year and a half ago, we won a 5-team tournament in Long Island at St. losing effort, showed promise tional. Joseph’s College, but this is the first large-scale tournament victory.” against the deeper Stockton • The participants in this tournament were Cary Lawson, Steve Kluemper, Robert team. The Centenary Linepensel, Michael Scholer, and Dominick Lentine. The Cyclones Volleyball team, with Head Lawson, Class of 2015, said, “After playing not so well last year, this year was a started conference play by Coach Dinu Dan, started its great way to redeem myself, not only for personal reasons but for the team, as well.” beating Nuemann University Ramapo College Roadrun- Teammate James Salinardi, Class of 2014, said, “It was an amazing experience to be 2-1. Junior forward, Laura ner Volleyball Invitational a part of, and even though I was not there, I felt victorious with the team.” Being the first event Potter evened the sore in the strongly, but was knocked off of the year it was a great outcome, Huber said, “Because the first time out, you are never sure second half, followed by by Manhattanville and Bard what is going to happen.” a clutch goal coming from Colleges. sophomore midfielder/for- Senior Chelsea ward Becky D’Angelo to put Hoffman and sophomore the Cyclones ahead and give Vanessa McKellar have been them the win. The Cyclones playing some great defensive Men’s fall sports round-up outplayed Nuemann Uni- and offensive volleyball. versity in the second half Junior Myriah Cockburn has Centenary Sports Information and had six corner kicks to been a defensive stop for the Office: Nuemann’s three. Six of the Cyclones. The fall men’s their home turf, posting a team Moravian Invitational eight shots the Cyclones took Others that have sports teams at Centenary 2-0-1 during their first three on Sept. 12. Junior Steve on goal were in the second been making big contribu- have completed one month of home dates. The home stand Kluemper carded a three- half. Junior goalkeeper Me- tions are freshman Rasheria competition and there have was highlighted by a come- over-par 75 to place third gan Williams made two saves Cooper, who is setting up been many highlights from from-behind 2-1 victory over in the individual standings. and got her first victory of the plays very well, freshman the cross country, golf and Purchase on Sept. 7 as Cen- Kluemper’s score tied the fall. Na’imah Spells, freshman Ja- soccer programs. tenary netted a pair of goals sixth-lowest round in school • mie Bierbaum, and freshman The Cyclone soccer during the final 22 minutes to history. Coach James Laura Alvarado. team made history during the earn the triumph. Senior Reid Centenary has three Cusick’s cross-country team first day of the season as it Meeker headed in the game- additional tournaments dur- is on pace for a fine season. defeated a nationally ranked winning goal off a corner- ing its fall season, including opponent for the first time kick feed from Marin in the the team’s annual home event since joining NCAA Division 77th minute. at Panther Valley Golf & III in 1998. As the calendar Country Club on Oct. 16. Cyclones’ victorious moment Freshman Luis turns to October, the team The men’s cross Marin, making his collegiate will get into the heart of Co- country team has raced in debut, scored the match’s lonial States Athletic Confer- three events through the end lone goal to lift Centenary to ence play. Centenary’s final of September with senior a 1-0 road victory at No. 16 nine games come against Evan Miles leading the way. Susquehanna. Marin became CSAC competition and the Miles has sped to the Cy- just the second rookie to Cyclones have their sights set clones’ top 6K and 8K time score the game-winning goal on a second-straight confer- during three races to open the in his Centenary debut, join- ence tournament appearance. year. ing teammate Quinn Khouri, The soccer team Centenary has who accomplished the feat in wasn’t the only Cente- three regular-season meets 2011. nary men’s squad to start remaining in October before Following a pair the season with a bang. The traveling to Philadelphia to of road matches to open the Cyclone golfers produced compete at the conference 2013 campaign, the Cyclones the program’s second-ever championships. Seniors Reid Meeker (left) and Nick Telle (right) celebrating a returned to Hackettstown, tournament victory, posting a goal against Purchase. Photo: Marc A. Reynolds. where they proved they four-man team score of 315 would be tough to beat on to take the top spot at the 14-