THE INDEPENDENT VOICE OF KEAN UNIVERSITY DIABETES PASS THE MANNERS, PLEASE! Page 8 A CAUSE FOR CONCERN? Page 3 THE FOOTBALL OBAMA & FAMILY Page 12 CONNECTION NO CHEERS CASTING A WIDER WEB FOR KEAN Page 3 Page 9 ONLINE LEARNING TAKES HOLD Page 2 TTHE TOWER Volume 9 • Issue 5 Nov. 19-Dec. 2, 2008 History of Dreams, New Spring Schedule Confuses Students

Avenue of Success By Kelly Nemeth depending on their configuration, and Based on staff reports class times can overlap. The student hour —time set aside for student activities— Writer Nikki Sherman tudents are saying that registering has also been shortened and moved for classes this fall has been confus- visits midtown Elizabeth S from Monday and Wednesday to Monday ing and isn’t nearly as easy as it was in the and Thursday. and discovers a vibrant past due to the new class schedule that “I had to write up about four different will take effect in January. community filled with schedules before finding one that can fit Registering opened for students in Oc- into my work schedule,” said Senior Eng- people reaching for the tober and students had a first look at what lish major Robert Pereira. the rest of their time at Kean University American dream. There are, however, some students who will look like under the new plan. do not feel affected at all. They are mainly Take a stroll through “Scheduling was difficult, because just seniors who have already finished most of when you thought you had something that midtown Elizabeth. See their major electives and General Educa- worked, you found out that it didn’t,” said tion classes, and are now focusing on free centerfold Sophomore Sarah Jones. “Times overlap electives. creating difficulty in making a good sched- ule. Also a lot of the classes are later for some reason; there aren’t that many early “I just thought it was really classes. Earlier classes are easier because then I can work in the afternoon. I will confusing”—a freshman Nu Sigma Phi Returns to Campus only be on campus four days next semes- ter still.” “I didn’t get to choose which electives With the economy in distress, many of I wanted, but I chose ones that fit in to By Dawn M. Phillips In its time, Nu Sigma Phi donated thou- the students interviewed said they are the time slots I wanted,” said senior Kris- sands of dollars to the American Heart struggling to accommodate school and tina Haugen. “I don’t have any classes on “Brotherhood through the ages” is Association, and was a major donor to work schedules -- never an easy task. Fridays and that was all I was worried the motto of the Greek fraternity Nu the Kean Ambulance Squad on campus. It Many also complained of the extra time about.” Sigma Phi. also offered a used bookstore on campus, and expense of coming to campus on a Yvette Maano, a senior English major, Now, it is showing its motto to be true. where students could trade off books for fourth or fifth day. But most are manag- felt the new schedule had no impact. Fifteen years after the Greek non-sectarian cash, and the proceeds were donated to ing, although not always happily. “I am only taking one class next semes- fraternity founded in 1939 was disbanded, organizations. Nu Sigma Phi also was very Said Sarah Boruch, a sophomore math ter, Senior Writing Seminar, so it doesn’t it has been reinstated on campus. supportive in the development of the East education major: “I am a commuter so I really affect me,” she said. “I handed in my “We hope this fraternity will be close- Campus where it ran various pep rallies. want don’t want to go five days a week petition right away and was able to regis- knit,” Michael Delicio, a 1982 Psychol- But in 1993, Nu Sigma Phi was suspend- I want to go four. It took forever for ter for the class I wanted the next day.” ogy Kean and Nu Sigma Phi alumnus who ed for recruiting violations and later dis- me to figure out a schedule especially The upper classmen tend to have it led the program to bring back the frat. banded. Despite the discontinuance, 150 with the times. Now my work schedule easier than the freshman and sophomore “For me it’s been a lifelong journey; my members remain active including Delicio. is conflicted.” classes. The juniors and seniors have al- closest friends are my frat brothers. We In May 2007 while on campus, Delicio The new schedule includes a variety of ready taken most of their general educa- are passionate.” walked by the Greek Senate office and ad- combinations, but the changes for stu- tion classes and now are focusing more on Nu Sigma Phi prides itself as the first all- mired the fraternity and sorority banners dents mostly include more classes on major requirements while the freshman inclusive fraternity at a time when mostly posted. He reminisced of Nu Sigma Phi, Fridays, and three day a week classes— and sophomores are the ones who are fac- scholastic, ethnic or religious fraternities and wondered “What if?” mostly for underclassmen—hat meet on ing Monday-Wednesday-Friday change existed. At Nu Sigma, all races, creeds and His internal questioning led him to Monday-Wednesday-Friday the most. colors have always been accepted. speak with Valerie (Continued on page 4) Classes also run for different lengths When a student has (Continued on page 4) INQUIRING PHOTOGRAPHER: What do you think of the recent election of Barak Obama as President?

Wilmer Arcela, Alesandrina Canelo, Beth Lugra, Federico Marmolevo, Junior, Criminal Justice Major Sophomore, Biology Major Senior, Public Communications Major Junior, Management Major

“I think he will be a good president. I “I think it is something different that “I think Obama getting elected is going “Overall, I think it was time for a think he will show that a black man we need. We have the opportunity to to give the country a boost. It shows change. I was tired of the presidency can do his best just as well as a white make a change in education, in the that change is possible.” of Bush.” man can.” economy, and in the war.”

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TTHE TOWER FACULTY PROFILE Professor susanna rich brings literature to life

By Raquel Fernandes manuscripts. To see a two hundred year old manuscript a quarter of an inch away from you is very compelling. There’s a sense of awe when you’re so close to a rel- It’s hard to see things if you don’t know what they look like. ic. The drawings and the edgings were so fresh, the painting was so fresh that it For Susanna Rich, Professor of English at Kean University, seeing things first looked like the paint wasn’t wet yet, and yet we also walked into a Kerouac exhibit hand is an integral part of teaching. Dr. Rich believes that experiencing something where his On The Road scroll, [Kerouac’s novel was originally typed on a continuous is the best way to understand. Thus, it’s no surprise that her 120 foot scroll of paper] was displayed and that paper was writing and literature classes take field trips that connect falling apart.” classroom knowledge with the heartbeat of experience. Dr. Rich is not the typical lecture professor. Rich incites “When I teach writing, I talk to students about immedia- independent thought, and thrives on classroom interac- cy and about hands on research,” said Rich. “I feel that there tion, between the students and each other, and the stu- are things you can learn about that you can’t learn from just dents and her. looking at pictures - there are certain things that you really “I really believe in learning as a communal activity, so my have to see firsthand.” classes are very much community oriented,” said Rich. “I Last semester, Dr. Rich took her Emily Dickinson class on encourage bonding between my students and, of course, a three-day trip to Amherst, Mass. to see the home of poet I bond with them. I don’t come in insisting that students Emily Dickinson. In class, students had been discussing think a certain way. I don’t come in with a prescribed set Dickinson’s poetry, and had seen pictures of her. But visit- of things that students need to give back to me. The class- ing the house where she lived, seeing her room, and other room is about students learning who they are and using things this young poet saw on a daily basis, galvanizes her literature as a root to that. We discover things together.” work, said Rich. In addition to teaching, Dr. Rich is an author and poet. “When you’re together for three or four days, there’s a Her work has appeared in dozens of publications inter- deeper bonding and an understanding,” said Rich. “There nationally, notably English Journal, The Evansville Review, are lifelong friendships and literary connections that stu- Feminist Studies, Nimrod, Phoebe (both Fairfax and One- dents make when they do something together like that. For onta), Pilvax (Budapest), Porcupine, Southern California Re- Dr. Susanna Rich, professor of English and author of many people it’s like the experience of a lifetime. There we view, Tiferet, VerseDaily.org, Urthona (UK), Willow Review, Television Daddy. were, at her graveyard with a full moon, the bells tolling, and Zone 3. and reading Emily Dickinson poems. It was just very magical.” Recently, Rich opened Television Daddy, a traveling one-woman, audience-inter- Dr. Rich’s trips vary from plays on campus, to poetry festivals, and other interest- active, poetry performance. Rich is also a recipient of the first joint Fulbright and ing trips. Collegium Budapest Fellowship in Creative Writing, and a Pushcart Prize nominee. “We took a trip to New York where I had three different sites bring out Blake For more information on Dr. Rich and her poetry, visit www.susannarich.com.

Online Learning Gets an Upgrade

By Carlos M Reynosa class. “You would have problems logging “We live in an Internet-driven world” plaints from students are mostly errors on, and because most of our assignments said Dr. Fitch, “and one of the skills that that are user made.” In early 2000, Kean University was in- are online, you would go to class without we are able to gain is the ability to live, and With Web CT, Fitch said professors troduced to the then amazing new tool knowing anything.” do things, online.” are not only able to quickly respond called Web CT, an online learning system Most students would agree with Rosa But as big of a supporter of Web CT to students, but can also multi-task that allows students to contact their pro- about the rough beginnings for WebCT, as Professor Fitch is, he is also aware with other classes at the same time. It is fessors after school hours for lessons and but the Campus School East department, of some of its flaws. “WebCT does all also environmentally-sound because it assignments on the Internet. (CSE) says it is a problem that is being things better,” said Professor Fitch, “but is paperless. It was a slow and difficult start, but solved. In fact, sometime in the next year there are flukes in Web CT that they need Rahman said it’s time for WebCT to be many say WebCT has become a powerful Kean will adopt an upgraded version of to correct.” upgraded. tool for aiding students and professors in “Every system has a life cycle,” said a successful learning experience. Rahman. “It’s natural for Web CT to get “In the beginning there were many dif- an upgrade because the system is too old ficulties in WebCT that we ourselves had We live in an Internet-driven world. or the program can no longer take any- to deal with,” said Mohammad Rahmen, more data.” a former Kean students that graduated in WebCT called WebCT CE6 that addresses Fitch is referring to the problems linked The newer WebCT CE 6 version is cur- 2004 and is now working for the Office of some of the issues. to Java. Java is a programming language rently part of a test pilot on campus. In ad- Computer and Information Services (CIS) “It has its pros and cons,” said Rosa. that allows the user to do advanced, in- dition, the technical support staff at Kean and is staff support for WebCT. “The pros are when you log in, you know teractive tasks online such as say, online is asking on the WebCT portal for student Logging on was a problem and some- what the assignment is. You can send games, for example. However, as Rahman input. CIS wants to know students’ likes times it still is. Older computers can’t ac- your work in a lot quicker, and if you have explains, Java is constantly upgrading, and and dislike about WebCT. commodate the system at times. And then a problem you’re able to contact your often students are not up-to-date, causing “We are always interested in what stu- there are other, smaller issues. For exam- teacher quicker.” problems accessing certain activities. dents think,” said Rahman. “The website ple, WebCT does not know when you drop Dr. Fred Fitch, a professor in the “I believe most students are frustrated is there for them and if there is anything out of an online course. Department of Communication, not only with Web CT because they don’t take the they like to see in their site, we would like “It (was) annoying sometimes,” said uses WebCT, but is a big supporter of time to read the instructions,” said Fitch. to make it work.” Rosa Gonzalez, an education major who the program and the newest version, “They have to see it as a video game and is using Web CT in a regular face-to-face WebCT CE6. just feel it out; 95 percent of the com- DUI Checks to Continue on Campus

By Kevin Adams or to those nights on which there will be representative said. Cougar’s Den from 11:30a.m.-2pm. Tick- checks. Though the DUI checks will continue, ets are $5, and are available in the ticket DUI checks on campus, which began “DUI checks, yes (they) will continue” they can be easily avoided with a desig- window located in the University center. this semester, will continue to occur. But the representative said. “At the end of the nated driver, he said. All proceeds will be donated to the food at the November 7th meeting of the Stu- day, they are doing this for our safety.” In other business, Scott Herman, the bank in Hillside. dent Organization, a representative to The DUI checks have led “non-Kean” president of the Student Organization, the Vice President of Student Affairs said police such as the Union and Elizabeth started his agenda with the Food Bank that it will provide two weeks notice pri- Police, to start buckling down as well, the Lunch-which will be held Nov. 19 in the NOVEMBER 19, 2008 3

TTHE TOWER Cheerleaders Shout Foul

By Kelly Nemeth team transferred to other schools in order as does any sport.” According to Professor Jerry Bryant of to be a part of a cheerleading program. According to team members, the cheer- the Music Department, the pep band will What can you get for $25,000? “No one seems to listen,” says Boyer. leading team did not receive much finan- be playing at every home game and pos- A 2009 Honda Accord. A single semes- “It’s almost as if they feel like we don’t cial funding. The school assisted them sibly tournament games. ter of room, board and tuition at New make a difference for the school.” with insurance and uniforms. However, Kean spokesperson Steve Hudik said the York University. A full year of the Kean Dajaita Morris, who said she chose to warm up suits and other needed items university made the cuts due to a severe University cheerleading team. reduction in state funding of athletics. He In July, two months after its tryouts, said the decision was based on making a the Kean cheerleading squad was quietly cut that “would have least affect, if any, on notified that the university cut its pro- our athletic program and our NCAA Divi- gram due to budget problems. The savings sion III status.” to Kean: about $25,000. “Due to severe reductions in state fund- “We were told that the school had to ing, the college needed to reduce expens- cut,” says cheerleader Andreauna Boyer, a es,” Hudik said. “We needed to reduce sophomore. expenses in areas that would have the But the cheerleaders aren’t about to just least impact on its students and their sit on the bench. Like a squad cheering a academic programs.” losing team to victory, the team is putting But the members of the cheerleading their go-team-go spirit to use to try to team say they have been affected, and that save the squad. Boyer and the other members of the team say they have been working hard “Cutting the team is like to not only find answers to their ques- tions about the cut, but to try to re-build cutting our dreams” their team. They have been actively send- ing around petitions, speaking in front of Photo used to advertise cheerleader tryouts on Kean’s web site last May. the Student Government Organization the teams they cheer for will feel their ab- WAITING FOR COMMENT FROM STU- still come to Kean despite learning of the were funded solely though fundraising sence too. DENT ORG and trying to set up meetings cuts over the summer, feels that other and by the cheerleaders themselves. “I feel like we have worked hard our with the Athletic Department as well as teams were always favored over the squad. In place of the cheerleading team, the whole lives to become cheerleaders in with Kean President Dawood Farahi or a She said the team never got the financial Kean University Music Department is college and by them just cutting the team representative of his office. support or attention of the other sports starting an official pep band to support is like cutting our dreams,” says Boyer. Their next move: They plan on sending on campus. And now this. basketball and football. Auditions will “Just because we aren’t football, baseball, petitions to gain the support of the stu- “Cheerleading just doesn’t seem impor- be held the week before Thanksgiving or basketball doesn’t mean that we are not dent body. But even cheerleaders can get tant to this school,” said Morris. “It takes and the entire student body is allowed to a team.” the blues. Two students who were on the just as much skill and dedication (to cheer) participate. HEALTH & FITNESS Diabetes: Is There a Need to be Concerned?

By Dr. Josh Palgi and Dr. Jessica Adams Type-2 Diabetes is a life-long disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood as a result of the ineffectiveness of insulin to facilitate the transport of glucose into the cells November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Dis- and is a result of insulin resistance. Type-2 Diabetes accounts for 90-95 percent of all ease Control (CDC) and the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is the fifth deadli- cases of diabetes. Insulin resistance refers to the condition in which a “normal” insulin est disease in the nation currently affecting 23.6 million people and 5.6 million of those concentration in the blood produces a less than normal biologic response. Insulin’s pri- people do not know that they have the disease. mary function is to facilitate the transport of glucose from the blood into the cell, across The American Diabetes Association estimates that diabetes accounts for 178,000 the cell membrane. With insulin resistance, the body needs more insulin to transport deaths, 54,000 amputees and 12,000-24,000 cases of blindness annually. Some scien- a given amount of glucose across the cell membrane into the cell. Insulin sensitivity is a tists propose that by the year 2010, diabe- related term and provides an index of the tes will exceed both heart disease and can- effectiveness of a given insulin concen- cer as the leading cause of death through By 2010 diabetes could tration in the blood. As insulin sensitiv- its many complications. A study by doc- exceed both heart disease ity increases, insulin resistance decreases. tors from the Center for Disease Control Both types of diabetes increases the risk of and Prevention (CDC) recently startled and cancer as the leading heart disease, stroke, blindness and dam- people with the finding that the preva- age to the liver and kidneys. A third type lence of diagnosed cases of diabetes had cause of death. of diabetes is Gestational Diabetes and is a increased 33% over the past 8 years. There form of diabetes that develops in pregnant is a need to be concerned! women and their fetuses in about 4% of all pregnancies and usually disappears in both Diabetes, also called Diabetes Mellitas, mother and baby after delivery. is a life-long disease marked by high levels The four key steps to help you control your diabetes and live a long active life are: of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia). The blood sugar level is regulated by insu- 1. Learn about diabetes lin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, 2. Know your diabetes ABC’s which releases it in response to food con- 3. Manage your diabetes sumption. Insulin causes the cells of the 4. Get routine care to avoid problems body to take in glucose from the blood. The glucose is used as fuel for cellular functions. Diagnostic standards for diabetes have been fasting plasma glucose levels greater than Although there is no cure for diabetes, there are a variety of treatments that will 140 mg/dl on two occasions and plasma glucose greater than 200 mg/dl following a help to maintain a healthy lifestyle. One day diabetes may be a thing of the past. In the 75 gram glucose load. More recently, the American Diabetes Association lowered the meantime, scientists and researchers are working on new ways to prevent and treat the criteria for a diabetes diagnosis to fasting plasma glucose levels equal to or greater than disease as well as find a cure. It is a time to bring greater awareness and attention to the 126 mg/dl. seriousness of deadly complications and the importance of proper diabetes control. There are different types of diabetes, risk factors and impact on your health. Type-1 This month, the American Diabetes Association will conduct activities and encourage Diabetes with alternative names of insulin-dependent diabetes and juvenile diabetes, people to get involved in efforts to raise awareness about diabetes. is a chronic (life-long) disease that occurs when the cells of the pancreas produce little or no insulin (the hormone that allows glucose to enter body cells where it is used for Dr. Palgi and Dr. Adams are Professors in the Physical Education, Recreation and Health Department energy). Type-1 Diabetes accounts for only 5-10 percent of all cases of diabetes.

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TTHE TOWER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT “Jazz Delicacy” a Treat for Music Lovers

By Raquel Fernandes later. Fusco was also Awarded four-and-a-half stars by Down Beat Magazine, and from 1978-1983 was the lead alto saxo- OK all you jazz cats, put on your dark shades and get over to Kean Hall for a night of phonist of the famous Buddy Rich Band. Fusco has toured amazing music featuring Kean’s own Andy Fusco. with a number of esteemed jazz performers including, Gerry If you’ve never heard Andy Fusco, Kean Concert Artist in Saxophone, you’re in for Mulligan, Mel Lewis, Frank Sinatra, and John Pizzarelli. a special treat. These concerts consistently blend world renowned musicianship, witty Jazz Delicacy will be taking place at Kean Hall on Thursday, improvisation, and fun in one exciting event. And Fusco and guests are back once again November 20 at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available at the box office to redefine our understanding of jazz. in Wilkin’s Theatre, or online at www.keanstage.com. Public Fusco joined the Kean faculty in 1988, and is one of the founding members of the admission is $15. Alumni, faculty, staff, and seniors are $10, Kean Concert Artists program. He teaches saxophone, jazz, improvisation, and wood- and student, and child are $5. wind methods, and he directs the Kean Jazz Ensemble. The concert will feature Gerard Carelli, trombone and vocals, Joyce DiCamillo, piano, Fusco has toured with, among others, Frank Sinatra, mel Yoshi Waki, bass, and Ronnie Zito, drums, and, of course, Fusco on saxophone. Fusco is a world renowned jazz performer, and has released numerous recordings, lewis, Gerry mulligan, and John Pizzarelli. including his headlining debut, Big Man’s Blues in 1996 and Out of the Dark three years

Schedule Confusion (Continued from page 1) to take a Monday-Wednesday-Friday class, Fraternities, sororities, and athletics his new schedule interferes with the days class until 8:45pm. it can conflict with the Monday-Thursday hold events and practices on Fridays and and times the rehabilitation center at “It was confusing because I had to figure classes. The result is the student has to are now feeling uneasy about when they Kean is open. out what days would interfere with oth- eliminate a choice. will hold these activities. “It’s kind of upsetting, but you have to ers,” said Moscow. “I just thought it was really confusing Kyle Keelen, currently a junior at Kean, deal with it,” Keelen said. because you really don’t know what class- was disappointed with the new schedule A member of the sorority Sigma Beta This article is based on reports from Jillian es conflict with each other,” Freshman El- as it interfered with his rehabilitation Chi and junior Lindsay Moscow says that Johnston, Raquel Fernandes, Nicole Von- yssa-Steele an early childhood education calendar. Keelen, a Kean football player, most of her sorority’s events are on Thurs- Gonten, Carlos Reynosa, Lillie Morales-Tor- major said. “They just leave you out there. injured his left knee roughly a year ago. day nights and now, with the new sched- res, Kelly Nemeth, Kevin Adams, Kelly Pen- You don’t have any guidelines to follow.” He continuously attends rehab, however, ule, she needs to take a Thursday night nisi, Dawn Phillips and Jessie Rivera.

Nu Sigma Phi (Continued from page 1)

Winslow of the Student Life office about They expect to work closely for the next reinstating Nu Sigma Phi at Kean Univer- two years with Kean and Nu Sigma Phi to sity. ensure a firm foundation. On Sept. 17, a table of interest with fly- “We would love to have a chapter at ers and brochures was set up at the Meet Ocean County College, but there’s an in- the Greeks event and received encourag- vestigation process”. ing support. Nu Sigma Phi does not plan to go na- “Brothers with ages ranging from 30-50, tional. “We are a local fraternity, there is gray hairs and pot bellies were at the table. virtue in the power of being local, we de- Students were very supportive, we had 24 fine our own self-identity,” states Delicio. signups,” stated Delicio. Nu Sigma Phi does not have selection After being on the reinstatement list criteria, although students will need to since 2003, on Oct. 27, Nu Sigma Phi pre- meet college requirements. Informational sented their fraternity to the Greek Senate blue and white fliers, emboldened with and was accepted. the Greek insignia and the saying, “Distin- Nu Sigma Phi is currently looking for guish Yourself,” can be found on campus motivated individuals who exemplify in all buildings. honor, commitment, and creativity to re- Two meetings were held with the Broth- establish their historic presence at Kean ers of Nu Sigma Phi this month at the University. Greek Lounge for anyone interested. At “Nu Sigma Phi is not just about social- the first meeting, turnout was “robust,” ization, we want to develop individuals said Delicio, and eight new members ex- as they go through their college years. pressed strong interest. We hope to instill what brotherhood re- Although there are various fraterni- ally means. Our goal is to establish a vast ties on campus, Nu Sigma Phi expects to Get It Done This Winter! network of Nu Sigma Phi so that the cycle complement other fraternities and sorori- continues,” states Delicio. ties, providing diversity and service to the As lead member of the fraternity, Delicio community and university. t
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Student Actors Shine in Latest Production

By Guisela Santistevan and ity to the stage. The director assures us it is all cleverly done. cop, Victor (portrayed by undergrad stu- Lillie Morales-Torres that you won’t be the same after you see “This play is different because it’s con- dent, Michael Anzaldi). During the search this play, and he’s right. temporary,” said Audra Taliercio who for the missing body, the funeral is de- Broadway’s got nothing on Kean Uni- “You will be surprised, you will fall in plays the part of Sonia. “It feels more like layed, and the characters are forced to versity’s theater department. love with the characters, and you will have a movie than an actual play.” spend time together, bringing up some Filled with talented student actors and a lot of fun if you pay attention to what Written by Stephen Adly Guirgis, Our good and bad memories. In the play, each a brilliant director, it’s easy to see in their just-finished production, Our Lady of 121st Street that they are on their way to The play is about giving professional careers. a voice to individuals The play, which ran from Oct. 31-Nov. 15 at the Zella Fry Theater, located in who are often ignored the Vaughn Eames building, had a suc- cessful opening night performance with a in our society. packed house and positive feedback from the audience. of the actors has his own story to tell, most “This was a great play,” said Annie Moore of them painful and full of regret. who is a Kean University alumnus. “The The play has a small cast of 12 charac- actors were outstanding and the explicit ters. It is quite controversial and contains language did not bother me at all because explicit language and homosexuality. it was part of who the characters were.” In other words, it is a dose of what our Directed by the talented Professor Er- Left to right: David Farington, Kenia Rodriguez, Luis Rivera society is like today. It is very real, and it nest Wiggins, the play is about giving a is easy to sympathize with and relate to voice to individuals who are often ignored the play is really about,” said Wiggins. Lady of 121st Street takes place in Har- the characters. in our society. Like everyone in this world, Many of the actors and stage crew staff lem and revolves around the missing dead “They are brilliant,” Wiggins said shortly they have stories to tell and should be are students who are taking the opportu- body of the dearly beloved Sister Rose, a before opening night on Oct. 31. “They are heard, Wiggins explained. In this play, the nity to prove their skills by taking part in Harlem elementary school teacher. Upon students of art and I expect the best in the characters come together to tell their sto- this production. the news of her death, her students return upcoming performances because they are ries because of one person who touched A rotating set that was meticulously to their old neighborhood to pay their a fantastic group of artists.” each of their lives in a positive way. designed transports the audience to an- respects. However, it becomes a mystery It’s an ensemble cast with no main char- other place. The scenes go from a bar to a when Sister Rose’s body is stolen from her acters. This is a cast that brings authentic- church, and even to a funeral parlor. And casket along with the pants of a drunken MOVIE REVIEW Family Ties Tested in “Pride and Glory”

By Jillian Johnson

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A statute of a Minuteman stands the third owner of this diner for more here, commemorating the sight of the than 38 years. With his calloused work- Continental Outpost when 5,000 Brit- man’s hands and nails that have been ish troops were held back by 15 Minute- caked with dirt from the grill, he shows men in battle on June 8, 1780. This is a picture of the original diner as it was where influential early Americans like being carted to this location by horses. Jonathan Dayton, the youngest signer ABBEN’S DINER, reads the name on the of the Constitution, made his home. side of the picture. The year: 1914. This is also where you’ll find Tri-state Harry will sit down across from you Furniture and Bella Palermo Pastry shop on a bench and tell you the story of the and Banco Popular. It’s the home of area. “You see the family dollar store, Harry’s Central Diner and Max’s Unisex “he says as he points to the store across Hair Salon. And it’s the home of Mrs. the street. “That was Dan’s Furniture Edith Raymond, resident since 1957. store for over 45 years. On the corner This is midtown Elizabeth, N.J., where was a leather store and next door was on a sunny, autumn Saturday the avenue an upholstery store. You see there?” he points to the Evangelico Temple, “that was a furniture store for over 65 years.” New history is now being He puts his face in his work worn made here. hands, with a cigarette burning on the end, as he tries to remember the name of the store. “Gerald furniture, I think. is filled with a cacophony of languages. This is what long-time business own- There is nowhere to park and much to ers or residents of the city can tell you be seen. about the midtown area. They have seen Walk into Max’s Unisex Hair Salon an industrial area turn from an area with and be greeted with a smile and a “What busy store fronts to an area with empty are you having honey?” Here is an as- stores and now an area energized with sembly line for hair care. A perm? Walk a melting pot of immigrants who have straight to the back and sit in the chair. made the American dream their own. A ‘dube’—a quick wash and a set—it Edith Raymond settled in Elizabeth on the bench in front of the wash sta- some 51 years ago with her husband, tion; you’re next. Here, no hot irons or Harry, from Pittsburgh, PA. It was right thick black gels are applied to the hair to after the war and the recession had hit keep it stiff for a week like other beauty hard. Harry came here for work and shops. Instead, stylists who speak both snagged a job at Alcan Aluminum on Le- Spanish and English—will give you high Avenue in Union. “roller set”—huge rollers and an old- “He was sweeping the floors for $1.16 fashioned hair dryer. an hour and made his way up to fore- If this is your first visit, you’ll be man,” Mrs. Raymond says proudly. She given a history of hair care, Max’s way. has been in the same apartment for over The owner, Frank, a second generation 30 years. Harry is gone, her son is now a American whose family came from the man and she has a grandchild. Dominican, has owned this shop for “This was a walkup, until Mr. Oberly seven years. He’s seen Elizabeth Avenue from New York added a third story,” she change even in that short time. says of her garden apartment. I’ve seen business ownership increase She has seen the avenue change for Latinos more than any other eth- from high end department stores to nic group on this strip,” he says as he little mom and pop shops to a congested seats a new customer. He keeps the area that has seen enough of an increase line moving. No spending all your Sat- in crime that she does not really go into urday here; there are things to do. Move the area much anymore. She’s seen right along! the city rebuilt with a lot of new homes Walk around the corner past the thrift and apartments and new waves of new store run by the local Salvation Army. immigrants. Go into the nail salon with its myriad She smiles and says: “I’m an immigrant of languages spoken by customers and you know. I was five years old when I stylists at once. English here is spoken came here from Italy with my parents. with a Haitian, Jamaican, African, Viet- Well I must get ready to go to the Poco- namese or American twist. nos to see my great granddaughter.” Go out the side door, and walk over Like Mrs. Raymond, the statue of the to Jefferson Avenue to Harry’s Central Minuteman still stands, though its his- Diner and get some breakfast, or may- tory is not well known by most of Eliza- be some gyros, from this fixture in the beth’s residents anymore. New history neighborhood for more than forty years. is now being made here by the Columbi- Catch Harry in a talkative mood and ans, the Africans, the Cubans, the Por- you’ll get a history of Elizabeth Avenue tuguese, the Haitians, the Italians, the and the markets. Leonidas Stathopou- Chinese, the Jamaicans…all of them the lous, or Harry, as he is known, has been new Americans.

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TTHE TOWER

Communication Department EDITORIAL Kean University Center for Academic Success 1000 Morris Avenue NO CHEERS FOR KEAN Union, NJ 07083 Telephone: (908) 737-0468 Fax: (908) 737-0465 Email: [email protected] Athletic teams shape the endurance, dedication, and skill of Kean University. Ath- TTHE TOWER letes practice hard to perform to their ability for our entertainment. It is a chance for those students who do not play sports to get a sense of school spirit and enthusiasm. The Tower is an independent, laboratory newspaper of Male or female, a team is something that becomes family. Players work hard at Kean University’s print journalism option in the commu- keeping the team in sync and successful. When one player wins, the team wins to- nication major program. It is published biweekly through gether. When a player fails, the team fails together. And when players face hardship, the regular academic year and supported by advertising and the communications department. The Tower is not the team sticks together and works hard to fix it. responsible for claims made by its advertisers. The Tower That is exactly what the Kean University cheerleading team is doing today. The Kean is a public forum and is free from censorship and advance team has been cut from the university’s athletic program due to budget cuts. And approval of content by the university administration. The that is a shame. Some people do not consider cheerleading a sport because there are Tower staff is responsible for its content. no balls or sticks. Whether you consider cheerleading an athletic sport or not, one point is not debatable: it is a team. They are a group of females (or males) who go to every game and try to get the crowd excited. They work hard on routines and dances Editor-in-Chief Staff Kelly Nemeth Kevin Adams to create school spirit. But apparently, Kean University did not consider cheerleading Lillie Morales-Torres anything that “affected students.” Hence, they were the victims of the budget cut. Deputy Editor Kelly Pennisi Jill Johnson Dawn Phillips But unfortunately, there were students who were affected—the 20 girls who tried Aydin Reyhan out for three days in May and made the team. One student skipped half of her prom Sports Editor Carlos Reynosa Nicole Von Gonten Jessie Rivera and all of her prom weekend to try out for the Kean University team. Another had Ana Maria Silverman been cheering for years, and planned to make her hard work pay off by cheering at a Arts and Entertainment Editor Faculty Adviser collegiate level. Raquel Fernandes Pat Winters Lauro Were there other options to this budget cut? Did Kean try to save this team? What if the school makes other teams pay for their own warm-ups or sneakers? What if we Business Manager Designer Edyta Krzton Stephanie Skirvin charged spectators to watch other sports and not just football? Maybe it wouldn’t make up for the $25,000 that is being saved by cutting the cheerleaders, but it is something. It would be a start. Opinion pieces and letters to the editor If Kean wanted to find an option that least affects students, then why not cut an The Tower welcomes guest columns and letters to the editor from athletic team with 12 members and not the 20 who are on the cheerleading team? any source. Such material should be submitted to [email protected] Maybe it’s because the reputation and money some teams bring to this school are or left at The Tower’s offices. To verify sources of written material, valuable. Baseball won the National Championship in 2007 bringing recognition to submissions must include the writer’s name and contact information. Students should include their class (sophomore, graduate, etc.) and the school and funding for equipment through sponsors such as Wilson and Nike. major. Faculty and staff should include campus title or position. On Football won the ECAC championship? women’s basketball made it to the elite eight request, names may be withheld from publication if The Tower staff determines there is a legitimate reason to do so, but no anonymous in the past two years. And currently the women’s soccer team is headed to the ECAC letters will be accepted for publication. The Tower reserves the right championship as well. All of these teams have worked hard and they deserve to con- to edit, and refuse publication of any submission. tinue to build their programs. They practiced hard and it paid off. However, what if Kean allowed the cheerleaders to compete like other schools do? Cheerleading does Display and classified advertising not exist just to pretty up the side lines. It is a competitive sport that could perhaps Deadline for space reservations for display advertising is two weeks bring in just as much recognition as our other winning teams do. But our cheerleaders before the publication date. Ads submitted after that may be used on a space-available basis. All ads are run-of-the-paper unless an extra were never given that opportunity. fee is collected for a paid position. Deadline for art work and copy It’s exactly this kind of thoughtless cut that makes us wonder just how much Kean is one week before the publication date. Classified advertising can be submitted up to the Thursday before publication as long as the is “for the students.” Taking away something as inexpensive and yet as beneficial payment is made at the same time. Call (908) 737-0468 or email to school spirit as cheerleading is not a way to solve the budget issue. Other cuts [email protected] for a rate card. could have been made. Perhaps ALL athletic teams could share the pain and do away with certain things to help the budget. And where is our student government? Tower publication schedule We need to hear their voices in this matter. It’s time our student organization step Fall: Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Nov. 19, Dec. 3. up to the plate and help support this team financially. The student government— our elected officials—perhaps can spare some funds to help out a program that is student oriented. ANGER MANAGEMENT EDITOR HUNGERS FOR SOME MANNERS, PLEASE

By Kelly Nemeth

Students today are usually busy; therefore, we are usually in a rush to get somewhere. does not say anything to this rude person; he just continues to make a meal for a person Most of us even skip meals to keep track of classes and/or work schedules. But when who is not even next in line. we do get a few extra minutes to grab a quick bite to eat, the last thing we want is some- So you step out of line and choose to not wait for your food to be personally made thing or someone in our way. and decide to buy one of those pre-made sandwiches. You grab something to drink and As you stroll through the cafeteria, there are many different stations you can choose then head for the register line. As you stare at the clock, you hear the person say, “Oh, from. Students here, for the most part, respect other students and stand in a line to I am paying for another. She is just getting a drink.” You glance up and realize that the wait for their food to be made. But then there is that one student who decides to order person in front of you at the cashier line is paying for someone else, someone who is not for the friend who is three people behind you in line. This is the person who rudely yells even there at the moment. in your face, “Whadda-ya want?” to the person who is in the back of the line. That per- Why is it that something like this allowed? Everyone needs to wait their turn. We are son, of course, then yells back a full-course order which could take longer to serve than in college, people, and we should know by now that a lack of manners is unfair and an- the time you just spent standing patiently in line. noying. If you want to pay for your friend, that is fine. Just make sure that he or she is This kind of behavior is just as bad and inconvenient as someone cutting in line. It standing with you on line and has waited just like the rest of us. If you want to order your doesn’t matter if there is only one person in front of you, if he orders for ten people then friends’ food for them, then go stand back where they were and not in front of me. there is no point in having a line. You have now wasted 15 minutes of your precious time Time is precious when you’re a student who tries to get to class on time, and when lunch waiting in a line that is evidently going nowhere. What is the point? The food server is in order, it shouldn’t take more time just because some people are inconsiderate. NOVEMBER 19, 2008 9

TTHE TOWER TRIBUTE For My Brother Paul: May Justice Prevail

By Dawn M. Phillips My parents finally decided to give Paul was picked randomly by a 17-year-old boy charges were Murder, Felony Murder, their blessings, as he wanted to move out who was looking to gain credibility in the Carjacking, and Aggravated Assault. They On Tuesday, July 10, 2007, a 23-year- and become a man. Paul moved back into streets. What the 17-year-old didn’t know, were labeled “no verdict” because the jury old male was found dead in a dumpster on the house we grew up in, his roommate though, was that someone was watching. couldn’t come to agreement on those four Peshine Avenue in the city of Newark, NJ. was the grandchild of the owner. How Someone is always watching. charges. The jury was hung. The prosecu- The young man was wearing a suit, and ironic! He was there only a month before About a week after Paul’s death, an tor asked the Judge for a re-trial of those was found with no identification. his car was broken into. A week later his anonymous call was placed to CrimeStop- four charges. The re-trial is expected to be- This man was my brother. It angers me gin on December 1. to think about it, and sometimes I can’t The trial puzzled me because he was think about it because I hate the details. It has been 16 months since the death of my baby brother. found guilty on kidnapping, but not car- Allegedly, on Tuesday July 10, 2007, my Words still do not express the pain I feel in my heart. jacking. He was found guilty of weapon brother was returning home from a meet- charges and terroristic threats, but not ing around nine o’clock in the evening. murder? This makes no sense to me. I be- He was carjacked, taken behind a housing roommate’s car pers Hotline. lieve someone on the jury did not want complex on Peshine Avenue in Newark, was also bro- This is a hotline to be responsible for convicting someone forced into a dumpster, and shot twice in ken into. This where you can of murder. A week later, my family was the head. news alarmed leave informa- notified by a credible source that with 12 Paul was the 50th homicide in Newark my parents, and tion regarding members on the jury, the verdict was 11 in 2007. again they tried homicides and to 1. I was correct in believing that one I was not notified until the following to convince other crimes that person was adamant about not convicting day. While at work, I received a phone Paul to move occur in Newark. him of murder. call that would change me for the rest of back home. He This call opened The results did provide some closure my life. I was told to come to identify my declined. Two up various leads for my family. Kidnapping charges alone brother’s body at the Medical Examiner’s months later, he for the homicide will get you 20 years. While 20 years is office. I was also told to notify my parents. was found dead. detectives. Two not a lot of time for an 18 year old, he still That was extremely hard for me to do, but It has been 16 weeks later, the faces pending murder charges which can someone had to do it. months since 17-year-old sus- get him 30 years to life. My family has Immediately after identifying my broth- the death of my pect was taken decided that although a lengthy prison er, my family and I made funeral arrange- baby brother. into custody. He sentence doesn’t bring my brother back, it ments. The viewing was held at Cotton’s Words still do is believed to be does provide some sort of justice for us. Funeral Home in Newark, NJ. It was a not express the Paul’s murderer. This murderer won’t be on the streets, and very sad occasion, and many friends, fam- pain I feel in On September won’t be allowed to commit another hor- ily, co-workers, and others came to sup- my heart. This 11, 2008, the rific crime as he did to my brother. port us. More than 1,000 people came to is one wound Paul Phillips trial against Dar- When I think back over the last 16 the wake. Flowers, cards and tears filled that time will ien Weston, now months, they have been very frustrating the funeral parlor that evening. Also, 526 never heal. We 1 8 - ye a r s - o l d , for me and my family. This loss has pro- people attended his funeral. Paul is truly a shared so many began. He was duced immense stress, fear and anger. man to be remembered. intimate moments. Being only 15 months tried as an adult because of the nature of But what I have learned from this experi- Paul was just 23. He was a decent, hard- apart, we were always together. We main- the crime. In State vs. Darien Weston, he ence is that love can cover multitudes. All working young man. Paul was an em- tained a close relationship into our adult- was charged with 10 indictments: Know- of the love and support from family and ployee of PSEG, and was just promoted hood. He was always there when I needed ing and purposeful Murder, Felony Mur- friends has helped us get through this try- to foreman in the electrical department. him. He was very trusting and very laid der, Carjacking, Kidnapping, Terroristic ing time. Without this love, we might all He had just moved to Newark in April of back. He had a smile that could light up threats, Aggravated assault, Unlawful be in another place. Still the question that 2007. Although Paul knew Newark was any room. My older brother and my older Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a continues to haunt me is: why? What was not the safest place to relocate, he decided cousins say they wish it had been them Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Tampering the motive? What could move a person to move anyway with a friend whom he and not our Paul. My heart aches when I with Physical Evidence, and Hindering the to murder someone for no apparent rea- knew most of his life. My parents tried think of his last thoughts. He was trapped Apprehension of Prosecution. The trial son? These are questions for which I may to convince Paul not to move to Newark; and vulnerable, and there was nothing he went on for three weeks. Several witness- never get an answer, but I am thankful for my parents knew the danger of that city. could do but accept that he was about to es testified that he was in fact the shooter. God and for the love of our many support- We were raised in Newark until I was 13 die. He is truly missed. Finally, a partial verdict was reached on ers. My brother’s murder was not in vain. and Paul was 11. Back then, Newark was Paul was an innocent victim in what September 29. The jury found him guilty Justice will be served. crime infested. was believed to be a gang initiation. He on all charges except for four. Those four

The Tower invites the campus community to send us opinions and essays to feature on the Op-Ed Page. We are seeking a a of opinion on a broad range of issues that affect students not just at Kean, but in the larger society as well. Please email submissions of 100-600 words to be considered for publication to [email protected]. The Tower reserves the right to edit or refuse publication for journalistic reasons. LETTER TO THE EDITOR OBAMA CONNECTS TWO KEAN GENERATIONS

Dear Editor, assembled not to celebrate America’s first African American president, but to protest the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. My father remembers those years, falling On the night of November 4th, I was witness to an extraordinary event. As the re- asleep on long, hot summer nights in East Rahway to the riot sounds of chanting and sults of the presidential campaign were announced, the students of Kean poured from broken glass. It is a marvel to think that 40 Novembers ago, a Democrat from Alabama their dormitories into the center courtyard. A spontaneous mass of overjoyed students, ran for president as an independent openly calling for segregation. How lucky I am to women screaming like it was a rock concert and grown black men, tears in eyes, were have grown up not knowing Southern fire hoses and bombed churches. I am lucky to embracing, noting that their son could be president. The crowd was diverse: black, white, grow up in these times. We are all lucky to grow up in these times. Asian, and Hispanic, male and female. Students I know have voted for John McCain and a girl who wrote in a vote for Hillary Clinton stood by as well. It didn’t matter, for fifteen Timothy J. Hulme Jr. minutes Americans were more united than ever before. After returning home that night I recalled the event to my mother. She told me of The writer is a senior majoring in History and seeking a K-12 certification an event 40 years earlier when she attended Kean (then Newark State) where students 10 NOVEMBER 19, 2008

TTHE TOWER SPORTS Regular Season Ends on Winning Note for Field Hockey

By Nicole VonGonten 4 looking to add a win against a league The first half closed with Paterson leading Kean and William Paterson were almost opponent. 1-0. equal when it came to shots on goal, the The Cougars hosted New Jersey Athletic Ten minutes into the first half Wil- The Cougars tied the game in the second home team ahead in shots, 10-9. Conference rival The College of New Jer- liam Paterson took the lead when Chelsea half. In the 46th minute Julie Bachovchin The Cougars returned home to face sey (TCNJ) on October 30 with the visit- Rowan University for their last regular ing Lions looking for a win to wrap up the season game on November 6. NJAC championship. Kean got on the Kean got on the board first in the game. The Lions jumped out to a quick lead board first in McGee passed to Olivia Triano for the first over Kean. Less than four minutes into Cougar goal in the tenth minute of play. the period TCNJ’s Jenny Lubin scored the the game. Bachovchin followed twelve minutes later first goal of the game. Shortly thereaf- with the second goal of the half, off of a ter, Leigh Mitchell added another goal for penalty corner. The period closed with TCNJ. The Lions added two more goals – scored off of a penalty stroke Kean leading 2-0. by Jackie Gelinas and Alex Okuniewics – for Kean, and three minutes Following her two assists in the first as they ended the half up 4 – 0. later the Pioneers took the half, McGee netted a goal of her own in Neither team was able to score in the lead back for good when Wi- the second half. Time expired and the second half and the 4 – 0 victory secured nelspecht scored her second Cougars held on to the lead and beat Row- the championship for TCNJ. For Kean, goal of the game with an as- an 3-0 in their final game. Katie McGee led the team with three shots sist from Jodi Feriod. Wil- The Cougars finished the regular season on the day. Olivia Triano looks to score for Kean against Rowan University. liam Paterson added one more with a record of 14-5 and 4-2 in the New Kean traveled to William Paterson Winelspecht scored her tenth goal of the goal before the game ended when Feriod Jersey Athletic Conference. University for its next game on November season off of an assist from Megan Hall. scored a goal of her own in the 3-1 win. MYSTIC STARS WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

By Linda C. Black Tribune Media Services 11.25.08

Today’s Birthday (11-25-08) You’re learning a lot this year, and you won’t need to pass it along. Some of this material is confidential and can only be sheared with a few. Be sure you know who those people are.To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 6 A lot of planning goes into a major en- deavor. You don’t need to have the whole thing figured out; just get a start on it. For instance, see if you can figure out what this is going to cost. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6 Right now it’s not a very good idea to try to get people to do anything other than what they’ve been doing. Conditions are rotten for change. Wait a couple of days. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 The rush is on, and you’re up for it. Give the job everything you’ve got. The paycheck’s not all that impressive, but you’re not in it for the money. Besides, you’re making great connections. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8 Keep costs down by letting others partici- pate in the project. You can still be in charge, but you shouldn’t have to foot the whole bill. Accept donations. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 Home’s your best location for an intimate con- versation. There are a couple of issues you’ll want to iron out. Try to be flexible; you may be the only one who can. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 Finding a quiet place to study could be a challenge now. Your house appears to be anything but a tranquil place. Do the best you can with what you have. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 Put in the extra hours and make the over- time. You can earn a bonus if you take the initiative. Imagination is required, so it shouldn’t be too tough. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 By now you’ve probably made a choice as to your next course of action. During the next four weeks, there will be many op- portunities to make money. Make that your top priority and you’ll do very well. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 It’s cleanup time again, on a smaller scale. There are a couple of ancient items in your in-basket that deserve your atten- tion. Face them. They might be easier to deal with now than you thought. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6 Watch out for a group that decides to spend more of your money than you think is appropriate for something you don’t even want. Yes, this could be your own duly elected officials. KEAN Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 An opportunity to advance may not be as UNIVERSITY great as it looks at first. Get the terms in writing and watch out for trickery. Some- body may be trying to give you more work for the same pay. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 You usually learn more quickly out in the real world than in classroom situations. So if you’re teaching, make your classroom

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TTHE TOWER SPORTS Women’s Soccer Team Loses in Playoffs; Looks Forward to ECAC Tournament

By Jessie Rivera they still had a game to play. season with an 11-6 record. leading with eight shots on goal over the When the referee blew the whistle to After their conference win against Ra- Cougars’ six. It was evenly matched in the A season ends just as it begins and start the contest, all the Cougars had in mapo College, the Kean University wom- second half as both teams tied with eight the Lady Cougars’ journey came to a mind was to win. Both teams worked hard en’s soccer team earned a fifth seed in the shots on goal, but it was not going to be finale when they faced off against Ramapo to prevent being scored on and in the end New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) enough for the Lady Cougars to advance College on October 29. It would be the it was a scoreless half. and competed in the playoffs against in the playoffs. MSU’s Christyn Scilleri last night that five seniors—Amanda The game turned around for the Lady fourth-seeded Montclair State University, scored the second and final goal in the Pitts, Stacey Dzvileski, Nicole Tahan, Cougars in the second half. Despite on Saturday November 1. 77th minute to win the game. Ashley Lindaberry, and Liz Lanigan— the scoreless tie, the Cougars had the Unfortunately, just five minutes into the Now that the Lady Cougars are out would wear their white Kean Univer- advantage of 19 shots on goal and shut first half MSU Roadrunner Symone Seldon of the NJAC playoffs, they still have a sity women’s soccer team jersey on their out Ramapo with four corner kicks. In scored the first goal off a breakaway to put chance to compete in the Eastern College home turf, Kean Alumni Stadium. As the 77th minute, freshman Danielle MSU in the lead. Nine minutes later, Sel- Athletic Conference (ECAC) playoffs. At they celebrated their senior night game, Esposito scored the winning goal and don received a yellow card. The half ended press time, the ECAC schedule had not the team also had to keep in mind that the Lady Cougars ended their regular with MSU not only leading 1-0, but also been announced.

Men’s Soccer Closes Out 2008 Season World Soccer Fans Look to the Derbies

By Nicole VonGonten ference (NJAC) action in its final game of By Aydin Reyhan In soccer, there are many national the season. leagues all around the world. The most The Cougars faced a challenge on Octo- The Cougars and Ramapo held each oth- Major League Baseball has many great popular ones are, of course, in Europe. ber 26, when they played the University er scoreless for most of the first period un- rivalries and many good teams such as the Spain’s top two teams are the Catalan Gi- of Rochester in their last home game of til Kean’s Marc Cifelli scored the lone goal Phillies (the reigning world champions), ants Barcelona and, of course, the team the season. of the half in the 43rd minute. the Yankees, the Red Sox, the Tigers, and that proudly represents the capital, Real Rochester scored the lone goal of the Kean continued to hold its lead in the the Cubs just to name a few. The most Madrid. These two teams step out on the first half, and the eventual game winner, second period, and eventually won the exciting matchups within these teams field and play a full 90 minutes where when Cliff White scored off of an assist game, 1-0. Goalie Alfredo Oquendo re- would have to be the Red Sox-Yankees there is absolutely no silence whatsoever. from J.J. Dennstedt in the 29th minute. corded 11 saves in the game, and the fifth rivalry. Whenever these two teams meet, Their coaches are barking orders left and Kean entered the second period facing shutout of the season. all becomes chaos. If the players get along right and the fans make it nearly impossi- a deficit of 1-0 and Rochester added to its Three Cougars were named to the NJAC on the field that’s very fortunate, but the ble for the players to hear one another on lead in the 55th minute when Dennstedt All Stars team. Sophomore goalie Oquen- fans never stop booing or arguing with the field. This makes one wonder how do scored his own goal to bring his team’s do was named to the NJAC second team, one another. these players perform so well under this lead to 2-0. The Yellowjackets netted one with 122 saves on the season. Senior immense pressure even though they are last goal before time expired on a kick by Mark Wallis and freshman Andres Ber- Derbies in soccer are like professionals. This rivalry is arguably the Kevin McDonald. riel earned spots on the NJAC Honorable most respected one in the world. Marc Cifelli led Kean with four shots on Mention squad. the rivalries in Baseball, There are others such as Manchester the day. Rochester’s two goalies - Michael The Cougars had one of the toughest United and Arsenal from England, Boca Peacock and Brandon Campbell - com- schedules this season, with more than half Basketball, and Hockey. Juniors and River Plate from Argentina, bined for four saves in the win. of their games were against ranked teams. AC Milan and Juventus from Italy, and my Kean traveled to Ramapo College on Kean closed out the season with a record However, baseball is not the only sport personal favorite, Galatasaray and Fener- October 29 for New Jersey Athletic Con- of 7-12-1. that has that excitement. bahce from Turkey. For world soccer fans, the Derbies are Within their respective countries, when- the most exciting games to watch due to ever two of the teams meet, it’s as if there the intensity, the bravery, the courage, is a war going on inside the stadium for and the excitement that are all expressed an hour and a half. The referee is immedi- Good Health Equals Better Grades on the field. ately booed at each and every call he may The players, coaches, referees, and even make and the players on the away team the fans are admirable because they all sometimes have confetti or trash thrown By Josephine Marcotty stress reported an average GPA of 3.3. play their part so very well. If one is not upon them by the fans to show them Star Tribune (Minneapolis) “Stress is one of the biggest factors,” so much a soccer fan and would like watch how much they are despised. The games said Marcus De La Garza, a senior from a game for fun, it is highly recommended become so intense that both teams play- MINNEAPOLIS—Quit smoking. Turn Duluth, Minn. A year ago, just before fi- that he/she watches a derby in order to ing, whether hated or loved are admired off the computer. Go to bed. nals, he had to go home to take care of see some real and amazing action. by everyone watching due to the courage It could improve your grades. Of course, family members with serious health prob- Derbies in soccer are like the rivalries in they have that allows them to keep play- parents have always known that. Now, in lems, and it showed in his grades, he said. Baseball, Basketball, and Hockey. They’re ing. For some, if not all of these players, the first study of its kind, researchers at “I was out of the game,” he said Friday. unbelievable to take part in but are even soccer games like these are not just jobs the University of Minnesota have proved “Now I’m bouncing back.” His GPA is up more exhilarating to observe. but truly a huge part of their lives. it. They matched grade point averages to 3.5. with the typical health problems such as The ability to handle stress was equally smoking, drinking and stress reported by important, the survey found. Those who ing. Teetotalers reported an average GPA It shows, he said, that with time, young nearly 10,000 Minnesota college students. said they could effectively manage it of 3.31, compared with 2.99 for students adults can overcome such trauma, at least They found a clear connection between performed much better than those who who drank excessively at least once in the as far as their grades are concerned. Those student health and academic success. said they couldn’t. That’s an important previous two weeks. who reported being sexually assaulted or “Health is important,” even for young finding, because it can persuade colleges Ben Flatum, a university senior from abused in the previous 12 months report- adults who seem to be in the prime of to provide students with the resources Stillwater, Minn., just completed what ed lower grades. their lives, said Dr. Ed Ehlinger, director they need to learn how to manage stress, he called “the year of being healthy.” He Working to earn money had no effect of Boynton Health Services at the Univer- Ehlinger said. stopped the regular partying, started eat- on grades, another surprise, Ehlinger sity of Minnesota and a lead author of the Earlier surveys showed that students ing better and began training for a race in said. That was true regardless of whether study. Both parents and college adminis- who spend a lot of time on the computer, Chicago that he ran last week. students spent one or 40 hours a week at trators “need to make sure that students watching TV or playing video games were “My time and energy has been exponen- work. have access to health care.” more likely to engage in other unhealthful tially better,” he said. His weight is down “There must be something else going on What affects grades the most? Stress habits such as eating fast food, Ehlinger 25 pounds, and his GPA is up to 3.3 from that is protective of folks that are work- (lots of it), excessive screen time, binge said. Now it’s clear that these activities the 2.5 he had as a partying freshman. ing,” Ehlinger said. “It might be a matter drinking and gambling. cut significantly into their grades as well. There were some surprises, especially in of time management.” Students who reported eight or more Four or more hours of screen time a day how resilient young adults can be, Ehlinger But Mom and Dad probably knew that, emotional stresses_anything from fail- resulted in an average GPA of 3.04 or less. said. Students who said they had been sex- too. ing a class to credit card debt to a conflict Less than an hour a day bumped it up to ually or physically abused at some point in with parents_had an average GPA of 2.72. 3.3 or better. their lives had no significant differences in © 2008, Star Tribune (Minneapolis); Distributed Those who said they had no significant The same pattern held with binge drink- their GPA compared with other students. by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. 12 NOVEMBER 19, 2008

TTHE TOWER SPORTS Coach Garrett Concentrates on Football and Family

By Nicole VonGonten four years, three as an assistant and one close to his players, and keeps the lines of night into Sunday, thinking about what he as head coach, when Kean won the ECAC communication open between them. Hav- could have done differently. By Monday Behind every coach is an average per- championship in 2006. This champion- ing a clear line of communication between he is usually over the loss and is looking son. Coaches pour their heart and soul ship came after only a few short months a coach and a player is key, he says, even to the next game. Getting over a loss is into their team each and every day. They as head coach. Winning the champion- though not every player is going to agree never easy, but knowing there is always a want to see their team succeed, and ship was one of his proudest moments in with everything. One thing Garrett does next time helps. they push their players to get the most out his football career. require of each player is that they leave When walking into Coach Garrett’s office of them. their egos at the door. you know that it is a football coach’s office. Head football coach Dan Garrett is no The success Garrett has experienced It is equipped with a television, VCR, and different from any other coach. He- ex at Kean brings expectations with every tapes of the games to come. There is even pects his players to give him everything new year. As head coach his expectations a poster of the ECAC championship team they have every time they walk out onto change depending upon the players. He of 2006. Beyond all of the job aspects of the field. What many people do not the office, there is a family side typified by know about Coach Garrett is the road he the pictures above his computer and on has traveled to his present position at At the age of 25, he became his desk of his son, and drawings created Kean University. by him as well. Coach Garrett played football at rival the youngest defensive Garrett says, “Football never stops, I’m Montclair State University during his col- coordinator in NJAC history. lucky to get a couple of days off a year. It lege career. He enjoyed much success at is one thing right after another.” Look- MSU, including being selected to the first ing around the office it becomes apparent team all-New Jersey Athletic Conference preaches to his players, “No one game is that family is the way Coach Garrett gets (NJAC) at linebacker and defensive end in more important than the next. Take each away from football. When asked how he 1995 and 1996. After graduation, Garrett game one at a time, as well as practices.” gets away from everything, without hesi- was quickly awarded with a position on The expectations he has ultimately come tation he says, “Family and there are more the Montclair coaching staff. At the age down to the players and how they respond important things in life than football,” of 25, he became the youngest defensive to what is expected of them. as he points to a picture of his son. His coordinator in NJAC history. Coach Dan Garrett Being a player for so many years makes proudest moment by far, even including A big decision came for Coach Garrett in Coach Garrett says, “It felt good to win it hard to leave the sport behind. Garrett all of the football highlights, was the birth 2003 when he was offered the defensive after a long four-year process of helping admits he could not leave football behind of his son. coordinator’s job at Kean. So why did he build the program.” after graduating from Montclair. The pas- When talking to Coach Garrett you feel decide to leave Montclair after all of those Now in his third season as head coach, sion that he felt for the game as a player the passion that he feels for football and years? He calls it “a tough decision and the Kean football program is highly looked he carries with himself as a coach. Having his team. Beyond football, though, you a big leap of faith.” That big leap of faith upon in the NJAC. According to Garrett, the passion for the game comes out while see the excitement in his face when he paid off in a couple of years for Garrett. this isn’t anything he did not expect to he is coaching. Garrett says as a coach he talks about his family. With such a good After being named the 2005 American happen. “This is nothing that I didn’t ex- still has the same “discipline and focus” balance in his life, it seems certain the Football Coaches Association Division III pect to happen,” he says, “I never thought that he had as a player. Kean football program has more good sea- Assistant Coach of the Year, an oppor- anything different. The program just Any coach takes a loss to heart, no mat- sons ahead of it. tunity came up. In July of 2006 Coach needed time to develop.” ter what kind of loss it is. In a loss Garrett Garrett went from defensive coordinator Coach Garrett finds that there is a fine will never blame his players. He does what to head coach at Kean. The proudest mo- line between being a coach and a friend to he calls “the 24 hour flush” to get over a GO COUGARS!! ment of his coaching career came after a player. He does consider himself to be loss. He will think about the loss Saturday Cougars Face Challenges With Conference Rivals

By Nicole VonGonten William Paterson struck first nearly five minutes into the second quarter when Matt Marshall completed a 14-yard pass to Victor Soares for the touchdown. On its next The Cougars continue to battle conference rivals as the season gets later. Kean trav- possession Kean matched William Paterson’s touchdown when Chunn completed a ten- eled to face Rowan University on November 1 with the hope they could repeat last year’s play series with a four-yard touchdown run, followed by a Rick Jaeger extra point kick. Homecoming comeback. The quarter ended with the teams tied 7-7. The Profs took the first lead of the game on a Kean fumble. Ryan Leafey then com- Kean took its first lead of the game in the third quarter. Chunn ran for a 13-yard pleted the series with a three-yard touchdown run to put the Profs on top 6-0. Rowan touchdown to give the Cougar a 14-7 lead. Atkins added another touchdown for the ended the first half with another touchdown when Stephen Hevalow ran for a two-yard Cougars with a two-yard run. The Cougars did not allow William Paterson to score in touchdown to extend the lead to 13-0. the quarter, and they led 21-7 going into the fourth quarter. The second quarter saw Rowan extend its lead again. Marcus Lee caught a 32-yard The Cougars added an important touchdown in the beginning of the fourth quarter. pass from Frank Wilczynski for the third touchdown of the day. The Cougars would D’Ambrisi completed a 16-yard pass to Cade for a touchdown and the lead of 28-7. Wil- score their first touchdown of the day with five minutes left in the quarter. Sean Atkins liam Paterson scored on its next possession on a three-yard pass from Marshall to Joel completed a nine-play series with a two-yard touchdown run to cut Rowan’s lead to 20-7 Rivera to cut Kean’s lead to 28-14. On its next possession William Paterson added going into the half. another touchdown when Marshall completed a two-yard pass to Derrik Rideg for a Rowan regained its three-touchdown lead in the third quarter. Quarterback Wil- score of 28-21. czynski ran for an eight-yard touchdown run for the lead of 27-7. The Profs then The Cougars did not allow William Paterson to get any closer and the game ended with added to their lead again with a field goal and the third quarter ended with the Profs Kean on top 28-21. leading 30-7. The Cougars started to make a comeback in the fourth quarter. Kean scored its first touchdown of the quarter with nine minutes left to play. After an incomplete pass RECENT SCORES to James Felton, Jared Chunn rushed for 37 yards and the touchdown to cut Rowan’s lead to 30-14. Kicker Billy Daniels then lined up to kick for Kean, to give the ball back FOOTBALL: Women’s Soccer: to Rowan but Kean decided to deliver an on-side kick. The Cougars recovered the ball, 11/15 Kean 21 11/12 Kean 2 and gave themselves another chance to score. Kean marched down the field again for Montclair State 17 Willam Paterson University 0 another touchdown. Tom D’Ambrisi completed a 23-yard pass to Derric Harris for the MEN’S BASKETBALL: 11/15 Kean 2 touchdown. D’Ambrisi then completed a pass to Alex Cade for the two-point conversion 11/15 Kean 68, Stevens Institute of Technology 4 to cut Kean’s deficit to 30-22. Clarion University 59 Kean tried to comeback with another touchdown but its last effort fell unsuccessful Field Hockey: and Rowan won the game 30-22. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: 11/12 Kean 3 Another conference game for Kean meant another nail biter and down-to-the-wire 11/15 Kean 94, Frostburg State University 2 game when the Cougars hosted William Paterson University on November 8. Delaware Valley College 51 11/15 Kean 4 Both teams’ defenses kept each other off the board in the first quarter and the teams Wilkes University 3 turned to the second quarter for a different outcome.