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NEWS Mass class cancellations cause widespread chaos

By Alexandria Addesso & were assigned above the six needs of students for gradua- Unit members from KFT Presi- Sonia Aquije credit limit. This forced ad- tion, financial considerations dent James A. Castiglione, in- juncts to head to unemploy- and other factors. I know of no forms of course cancellations Kean students and adjunct ment offices around the state university that does not can- and urged program coordina- professors alike had an unwel- for an imposed reduction in cel or add classes due to fluc- tors, chairpersons, and faculty comed surprise at the begin- workload. At the same time tuations in enrollment,” said that have not been notified by kean pilots ning of the Spring 2013 semes- their dean to urgently do so. ter with course cancellations. From: Students are upset about in china Hundreds of courses were Date: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 3:18 PM these abrupt course cancella- 03 cancelled and only some were Subject: Course Section Is Cancelled tions because they came with- reinstated. Most, but not all, To: out warning. students were not aware that “Well, I almost lost hous- their classes were cancelled un- Dear , ing as well as really important til they received an email from business classes I’ve been try- the Office of Registrar. Some The following course(s) you have registered for the Spring 2013 term ing to take,” said Rahul Chitale, were able to overload into al- have been cancelled: a sophomore business major. ready full classes, but many “Then they are taken away from Section: FA*2100*01 COLOR THEORY could not. me just like that.” “You want to know about If you would like to register for another section or course the While other students like the pain of how I lost my chem- system availability chart is available via KeanWISE. Sydney Farrell, a freshman Bi- istry class?” said Christian Sal- ology major, was left confused vatierra, a sophomore biology If you should have any questions or concerns please contact your and annoyed. “Hairspray” major. “The humiliation of not Academic Advisor or the Dean of your major at the contact numbers “I signed up for cellular bi- below: even getting an e-mail of can- ology class and when I tried at kean . 03 cellation, it was very stressful . registering for another section and annoying.” . Keanwise kept saying there’s The mass class cancellations This email was sent as a notification-only, the above email address nothing listed for the course at ON CAMPUS also affected adjunct-profes- CANCELLEDcannot accept response emails. As a reminder please contact the Dean all,” said Farrell. “Yet I see other sors who make up most of Kean of your major or Academic Advisor for more information. people who are taking the class We apologize for any inconvenience. University’s teaching staff. I needed; it bugs me. I didn’t “What students do not know The Office of the Registrar have any holds on my account is that 300 plus adjunct faculty or anything.” who had been assigned last year Unlike other students affect- and committed themselves ed by the cancellations, senior to teach more than six credits advertisements in the Star Toney. “Our analysis deter- communications/journalism this spring semester, were sent Ledger began the great desper- mined that far too many sec- major Celleste Valeanu was emails by their chairs telling ate hunt for adjuncts to fill our tions offered were posting low notified two weeks before the them that no adjunct faculty third courses. We were told enrollments of 4 or 5 students, beginning of the semester that may teach above six credits,” there would be no exceptions.” requiring a consolidation of one of her two cancelled classes said Kathleen Henderson the Jeffrey Toney, the Vice Presi- sections offered—not a cancel- was cancelled, instead of a day president of the Kean Univer- dent of Academic Affairs, at- lation of the course offerings. before the semester began, like sity Adjunct Faculty Federa- tributed the mass cancellations We are confident the schedul- most students. tion. “These 300 plus adjuncts, to low student enrollment. ing was handled prudently and “My first class was a personal ❤ SPICE many of whom were the best “Two weeks prior to each se- to the benefit of our key cus- fitness class,” said Valeanu. “It THINGS UP & of Kean’s Adjunct faculty, some mester courses are added and tomers—our students.” wasn’t so bad because they gave being awarded the title ‘dis- cancelled based on the number In an e-mail sent on Janu- me a two week notice.” HEED SOME tinguished professors’, had to of students enrolled in each ary 17th to all Kean Federa- Unfortunately, Valeanu wasn’t VALENTINE’S turn back any courses they section of each course and the tion of Teachers Bargaining as lucky continued on page 4 ADVICE 05

SPORTS Is your right to Freedom of Speech safe at Kean?

By Keanu Austin Public Relations department, regardless of the action taking once they receive a report, the the answer is yes. place off campus, the conduct director or designee reviews Joseph Aziz, a student at Just as with the student at can still be addressed if it is the circumstances surrounding Montclair State University, Montclair State, if a student at deemed to affect a substantial the event in question to de- received national attention Kean is accused of harassment, university interest. termine if there are sufficient recently after being punished they can be hit with a No-Con- She defined such interests grounds to believe that a vio- for violating the university’s tact Order that prohibits them as “a detriment to the educa- lation of the Student Code of code of conduct by posting a from making contact with the tional interests of the Univer- Conduct occurred. demeaning comment about a person who feels they are being sity; a violation of local, state, Should it be determined fellow schoolmate online and targeted. Violation of this or- or federal law; indication that that a conduct violation has then chatting about them and der may result in punishments a student presents danger to occurred, the student will be the incident in private. Aziz, listed in Kean’s code of conduct, him/herself or others; and sig- charged with a violation of along with others, believed his which includes expulsion if the nificantly breaching peace and the Student Code of Conduct. STILL S 12 punishment to be a violation of situation calls for it. causing social order.” Murray-Laury also mentioned his freedom of speech. However, while action can be Murray-Laury also referred that when discussing incidents SMARTING It all started when Aziz left taken against an accused stu- to a part of Kean’s code of con- of this nature, it is important OVER SUPER a comment on the page for a YouTube video, claiming a fe- BOWL PRICES male schoolmate’s legs that “...while action can be taken against an were visible in the video looked like “a pair of bleached hams.” + MORE A complaint later reached the accused student who talks to their target, university’s administrators, who consequently prohibited an accused student simply talking about CNBC an Inside Tour 2 Aziz from making any sort Alum Launches Fashion Line 4 of contact with the female or speaking about her online. their target in private may be a different Arts & Entertainment 7 Aziz later violated what was AIDS, What You Should Know 9 outlined in his No-Contact Or- matter...” der by joking about the incident Chris Christie - One Vote 9 and mentioning the female in dent who talks to their target, duct, which states what steps to focus on the definitions Dollars for Athletes? 11 a Facebook group that he be- an accused student simply talk- will be taken if a student’s of things like bullying and lieved to be private. This viola- ing about their target in private conduct is deemed so “severe harassment that are found in Vahalla, Volleyball & Victory 12 tion led to his punishment—a may be a different matter, un- or pervasive and objectively the code. Feb. Sports Schedule 12 one-semester suspension. like the Montclair State case offensive that it substantially In the case of the student Montclair State’s code of before Aziz’s punishment was disrupts or interferes with the from Montclair State in which conduct shares similarities to overturned. orderly operation of the Uni- his punishment was over- many other codes and policies “We would encourage a stu- versity or the rights of any stu- turned, university officials upheld by other universities in dent not to post about another dent or other member of the tried to justify its decision by New Jersey, including Kean. student and have an education- university community.” claiming their student code of Does that mean a student at al conversation with him or her Those who decide if conduct conduct complies with New Kean can be punished for simi- about why he or she should is severe, pervasive or objec- Jersey’s anti-bullying law. lar conduct? not do so, but we would not be tively offensive are the people However, it was found that ❤ According to Kean Univer- able to prevent a student from of the university’s Office of what Montclair State Univer- sity’s Vice President of Student posting information,” stated Community Standards and sity considered to be bullying Affairs Janice Murray-Laury Murray-Laury. Student Conduct. in this case, the state of New and Matthew Caruso of the Murray-Laury also said that According to Murray-Laury, Jersey did not. 2 THE TOWER February 7, 2013 February 7, 2013 THE TOWER 3

Flu cases up, but not an epidemic Wenzhou University, home to Kean’s first program in China

By Xirena Wormley we’ll be fine,” Lopez said. “It’s healthy. Cuesta avoids touch- After the completion of Wen- cost the student pays for their not that big of a deal.” ing bathroom door handles, zhou-Kean students looking to flight. Dorming at Kean for an As flu season hits resi- For many students who are and he is suspicious of people study abroad will attend class- upper classman in the same dents throughout the state, looking to avoid getting the flu who want to shake his hand. es there instead of Wenzhou style of dorm that will be at Kean University students are virus that is spreading around, In addition, Cuesta mentioned University. The program will Wenzhou-Kean is $4,191. reporting an increasing num- the question on their mind is that he continuously washes offer a unique take on study- For the initial semester a ber of people infected here on what are the appropriate pre- his hands. “There are hand san- ing abroad. The classes will be grant was given from Kean Uni- campus. cautionary measures? itizer things all over campus,” taught in the standard Ameri- versity to pay for the student’s After spending four days in There are several things stu- Cuesta said.”I’ve been using can format, but Kean students flights. However, students paid bed, resting and taking doses dents can do to stay healthy, ac- them every time I pass one.” will be attending classes along- for flights independently for of cold medicine, Evelyn Reyes, side Chinese students. the spring semester. an undecided freshman, thinks “Wenzhou-Kean will have Wenzhou is a pre-fecture that the Influenza virus, com- “The activity level of monly known as the flu, is rag- “Wenzhou-Kean will have ing out of control in dorms. She Influenza in for the past said she had gotten the flu from her two roommates. an American style, but with Photo by: www.keanexchange.com According to Reyes her whole few weeks has been Kean celebrated groundbreaking for Wenzhou-Kean in March. floor has been affected by the local flair, it will be similar to flu. Reyes said the flu is an in- categorized as high and By Andrea Parr The coach ride offers a unique evitable fact of winter. She also chance for students to see life says that everyone she knows widespread.” While Kean University is in China outside of the cities. going to school here, but is coughing and sneezing. building a campus in Wenzhou “You drive along and you can “Even trying to stay away cording to the Health Services Besides getting the flu shot University, a new study abroad see the farmers working their you’re in China.” from other sick people is some- Office. There are the typical there are other way to ward pilot program was launched for land,” said Ferst. “They are till- what pointless,” said Reyes. recommendations of washing off germs and stay healthy. students to study in China. In ing that land entirely by hand.” an American style, but with lo- level city located in the south- “Everyone on campus is sick.” hands frequently and getting Yoyce Geronimo, a freshman the Fall 2012 semester Kean Uni- At Wenzhou University, a cal flair,” said Ferst. “It will be ern province of Zhejiang with While not everyone is sick the flu shot, but some Students psychology major, uses natural versity’s Center for International comprehensive university, the similar to going to school here, a population over 9 million. In with the flu the activity level can also use their own holistic remedies from her Dominican Studies (CIS) and Asian Studies Kean students are required to but you’re in China.” China a pre-fecture city is be- of Influenza for the past few methods to fight off the flu. culture. department paired with Wen- take classes in Mandarin lan- In addition students will be tween a province and county Photo: Photopin.com weeks has been categorized as Receiving protection against the flu. Sophomore Christopher Cues- “Every day I take a spoon- zhou University. guage. Students are also offered able to dorm with a Chinese in size. The city is located along high and widespread, according ta hopes to beat the flu bug by ful of honey so I won’t get the The initial 11 study abroad a choice of classes in Chinese roommate in a double room. the coastline and experiences to the New Jersey State Health have the flu stay home it’s hard and sneezing she attributes getting the Influenza vaccine. flu,” Geronimo said. Though students departed for an orien- history, culture, and arts. Some Currently, students are staying subtropical climate with short Department. Last year, the flu to tell. It is not clear whether those symptoms to the com- Cuesta has not received the shot this method isn’t one hundred tation in Shanghai in Sept and students were considering in an international dormitory. mild winters. However, the was only listed as moderate Kean is facing a flu outbreak. mon cold. yet but said that he has every percent effective, she believes returned in late Dec. The stu- continuing at Wenzhou in the The traditional style of dormi- summers are not only long, and regional. Audrey Lopez, a sophomore “I think a lot of people like intention of getting it. it works just as well as conven- dents stayed in Shanghai for spring, when two students will tory for a Chinese university but also hot and humid. The According to the Health Ser- math major, is skeptical about to make this bigger than it re- “I know the flu shot works,” tional medicine. There have a week before their departure study at Wenzhou University. can be six to seven students city is a known as a popular vices Office it is hard to esti- whether the number of people ally is,” she said. According to Cuesta said. “People who say been times when she has got- to Wenzhou University. From Two students from the fall in one small room. Wenzhou- tourist location and for its mate the number of people who affected by the flu this year has Lopez the attendance numbers they won’t get it are just scared... ten the flu and Geronimo said Shanghai it is a six-hour bus semester kept a blog (cjwzku. Kean will offer the same style prosperous economy. Union have gotten the flu on campus, reached epic proportions. in her class do not suggest that Some people need to be reas- she has a natural cure for that ride to Wenzhou. blog.com) where they wrote of dormitory that students are County tops an eight-city list but theyhave treated students “I don’t think this year is many students are at home sured that it’s going to work.” as well. She usually drinks a “The cities are big not only and shared photos of their used to at the Union campus. on the government website of for flu-like symptoms. any worse than last year,” with the flu. Until he manages to get liquid made of onions, herbs in population, but sheer size,” time in Wenzhou. They posted With Wenzhou-Kean CIS is “friendship cities” the city has However, since the CDC Lopez said. Although she does “If everyone uses hand sani- the flu shot, Cuesta has a few and honey. said Stephen Ferst, director of about excursions, the initial aiming to keep the total cost partnerships with. recommends that people who hear a lot of people sniffling tizer and washes their hands rituals he uses in order to stay CIS. “It can feel as if there is week in Shanghai and life at of the program around $7,400 only city.” the university. for a semester, including the Kean students are inspired after tour of CNBC Studio Mrs. Eileen Ruf bids farewell to university after 42 years!

By Sara Paczkowski ment of the network, but it al- By Kean Austin Ruf retired from her job as sec- es in the faculty and made lowed him to get his foot in the retary in the Department of countless memories, many of For Kean alumnus Steve Fas- door. Today, Fastook serves as Eileen Ruf started working as Communication, and also the which she said are linked to took, executive vice president chairman of the board of the a secretary at then called Kean advertising manager of The the students. of technical and commercial Kean Foundation, which raises College in early March of 1970, Tower, a position she added to “I’ve always liked working operations at CNBC, “yes” was funds for university scholar- a time which she described as her duties in 2009. with students,” she said, go- always the answer. ships and projects. very different from the Kean It is by no means an under- ing on to mention that one of On Dec. 5, the students from Although not graduating did University of today. statement when Ruf said she her worries about retiring was Kean University’s Advanced not hurt Fastook’s extensive Journalism class had the op- achievements, he did feel that portunity to visit the CNBC it affected him socially because “I know that on my last day, I’m going to headquarters and meet with everyone else graduated from Fastook. Students were af- college. “I went back and made need a lot of tissues.” forded the chance to see the myself learn everything that I control room live in action, missed,” said Fastook. “It was a lot wilder back grew up here at Kean. Just 19 becoming an “old fogey” in the walk the main floor headquar- Now with more than nine then,” she said. But this was when she joined the college, “older” community that she and Photo: Kean Tower ters, browse around TV sets Emmy awards, Fastook has something she didn’t mind. she met her husband, Mitch, at her husband will be moving to Eileen Ruf, (center),with Dr. Wenli Yuan (left) and Dr. Scott McHugh (right). Having just left a job because Kean, and raised two children, in Manchester, New Jersey. she didn’t like its corporate at- Maggie and Matthew, while On the topic of her worries, “I know that on my last pressed a hopeful yet anxious “He turned a classroom into mosphere, Ruf appreciated the working here. In 2011, she Ruf also said that while she’s day, I’m going to need a lot of feeling about what she has atmosphere that a college cam- watched as her son graduated looking forward to another tissue,” she said shortly before ahead of her, and a fondness Kean’s first TV studio...At pus offered. from Kean. chapter in her life, she found retiring. for the university and students On Dec. 21, after 42 years In her time at the university, moving on to be scary and a When asked for her thoughts she’ll be leaving behind. that point, he knew he was working at Kean University, Ruf has seen plenty of chang- little sad. about her retirement, she ex- destined for a career in television.” Photo by: Sara Paczkowski The Broadway sensation, Hairspray, comes to Kean Kean University’s Avdvanced Journalism class at CNBC headquarters. and even meet some of the been leading CNBC for 25 news anchors. years. His experience ranges will do the right thing for you.” laughing. some depth in terms of con- By Jasmine Leach say, the choreographer “I did Tracy Turnblad, moves her While attending Kean in the from working on the Macy’s He also advised students He highlighted the impor- tent. But he also said personal- a great deal of research and world forward with her over- 1980s, Fastook turned a class- Thanksgiving Day productions, that being nice and working tance of self-motivation and ity counts in television. “Hairspray” is a musical learned how to do several the-top energy and love for room into Kean’s first TV stu- to responsibility for numerous well with people are important the ability to collaborate with “Let your personality shine,” about acceptance of race, of American social dances that people of all shapes, sizes and dio where he produced news popular shows such as “Sat- traits, but he mostly stressed others. Schaffer also explained said Shackman. “Because if sexuality, of physical propor- were popular between 1957 colors,” Logue explains. shows. At that point, he knew urday Night Live” and “The the ability to communicate the importance of multi-task- people see that certain twinkle tion and beauty, of educational and early 1962. These included: Every successful, mesmer- he was destined for a career Rosie O’Donnell Show.” That is in both written and oral ing, especially when used to as- in your eye, they will like you.” achievement,” said the Kean The Mess Around, The Snake izing, breathing play has a in television. why Fastook always said “yes.” communications. semble various components to The CNBC workers left im- University Director of Hair- Hip Boogie or Snake Hip, The moral. The people that produce “I remember the studio in From his personal experiences, Writing well was a key theme create a finished product. pressions on the students who spray, Holly Logue. Madison, The Trankey Doo and the show want their audience Hutchinson that I made with he was always rewarded for during the visit. Both Chuck Shackman also stressed the visited and displayed to them On Feb. 22, 2013 “Hair- the Shim Sham.” members to remember a key power tools and saws,” Fastook his efforts. Schaffer, executive producer importance of writing, not- what hard work looked like. spray “will make it’s big Debut The “Hairspray” cast includes message. “I want the audience recalled. With all of the success on his of CNBC’s “American Greed” ing that the skill is lacking in “It comes down to the abil- at Kean University. York City a lot of members that have in- to remember the realities of Fastook received an honor- side, Fastook never belittled and Brian Shackman, CNBC’s many potential candidates in ity to get things done,” said has a reputation for having dividual jobs. “There are thirty the 60s, appreciate the prog- ary degree from Kean in 2006 the importance of integrity, sports reporter, told students the field. He said that having Fastook. “Work hard, get outstanding Broadway shows. two students in the cast,” said ress that has been made, and because, ironically, he never fin- ethics and most importantly, during the trip that writing the ability to write could be the things done, but don’t forget Some of the Broadway perfor- Mossay.“Some of the titles on think about why it is impor- ished college. A job offer from relationships. well is among the most impor- skill that separates you from about creating and maintaining mances are either re-created the production team are: stage tant that we continue to move ABC led him to leave school “Work hard and stay hum- tant skills in television. the pack. relationships.” from films, or transformed manager, assistant stage man- forward,” said Logue. “I would before he finished. The job was ble,” said Fastook. “If you do “Learn to write, in the He advised students learn to from film into a play format. ager, dramaturge, assistant to love for them to have a wonder- to fix colored TV’s in the base- the right thing, the company name of God,” urged Schaffer, write with style while keeping These particular plays include: the director and assistant to ful time in the theatre, enjoy- “The Lion King”, “The Phantom the choreographer,” ing the music, the dancing, the of the Opera”, “Chicago” and This performance of “Hair- comedy, but not forget what is

now “Hairspray”. Photo by: Holly Logue spray” also has a twist to the at the core of “Hairspray.”” Although seeing a Broadway Kean University’s poster for the production of “Hairspray.” original one. “This production “Hairspray.” will be held in KEAN UNIVERSITY TO ELECT ALTERNATE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE KEAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES play in New York City is like will not be like the others,” said Wilkins Theatre from Feb. 22 second nature to some, the city, Kean is bringing “Hair- partment of Theatre we try to Logue. “For it is my job as a di- through March 2. Tickets for Union, NJ – On Tuesday, April 2, from 9 a.m., until 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, all matriculated Kean University students (full-time downside is that viewers spend spray” to the students. present a theatre season that is rector to share the story as I see the general public are $15. or part-time, graduate or undergraduate) will vote to elect the new student representative to the Kean University Board of Trustees for a lot of money to enjoy the per- “I selected “Hairspray” for balanced; blending productions it, not re-create the Broadway For seniors, faculty, staff and the 2013-2015 academic years. The election will take place online through Cougar Link at http://cougarlink.kean.edu. formance. Viewers can spend several reasons,” said Logue. that might be exciting and new production.” The performance alumni tickets sales are $12. as much as $100 to $400 on “First, I was inspired by the with productions that have of the students as described by Students can purchase their Additional information regarding the student trustee position, as well as the election application, is available online at http://www.kean. tickets alone. abundance of talented stu- already garnered commercial Logue is enlightening, enter- tickets for $10. For more infor- edu/KU/Student-Trustees. This year, Kean decided to dents at Kean, whose abili- success and name recognition.” taining and exhilarating. mation and to purchase tick- do something special and kick- ties matched with what would “Hairspray” is a musical.. During the 1960’s, the issue ets, visit http://www.keanstage. off the New Year in the proper be needed to tell the story of “The show takes place in June of racism was a huge problem. com/seasontickets/theatre.asp. fashion. Instead of going to the “Hairspray.” Second, in the De- 1962,” explains Michele Mos- “The protagonist in “Hairspray,” 4 THE TOWER February 7, 2013 February 7, 2013 THE TOWER 5

Kean Alumnus reaching new heights with swim suit collection What pick-up line will you use on Valentine’s day?

her Ph.D. in higher education, creations beautiful but was un- first started doing swimsuits, By Michelle A. Bingham our “Keanites” which Valen- she needed to take one elective. sure how to do certain things. they were very “blinged out”. tine’s Day lines they’d love to So, she took an entrepreneur in But, she was persistent and She added rhinestones and February is near and for be whisked away with. business course in the Bachelor continued to try and improve crystal embellishments. every girl it only means one “I’d love it if a guy wrote me a of Medicine program at Seton her skills. Blanchard’s swim suits are thing… Valentine’s Day! This poem,” said sophomore tennis Hall University. She finished the communica- intended for women to wear on love-filled holiday comes once athlete Zenzy Liggins. Though “When you’re going to start tions program at Kean and Dr. a regular basis, like at the bach, a year, sweeping every hope- she is happily involved with her or a pool party. They are not less romantic off of their feet. boyfriend of one year, there’s just meant to be used as cos- From teddy bears, to chocolates always room for creating new, “When you’re going to start tumes or specialty items. The and romantic dates in the city, exciting moments. fabric she uses is satin-span- we all yearn for little cupid to Don’t fret gentlemen; there a business, you have to dex, which has a shimmer to it. shoot us with his arrow. are still plenty of available val- If she uses a fabric that doesn’t How could you blame us? entines-to-be. For some, there start a business that you’re have any sparkle, she makes From the start of cinema, we’ve is no need for fancy poems or sure to add it. She wants all of been drilled with the idea of reenactments of movie scenes. her swim suits to shine. passionate about.” One of Blanchard’s favorite creations is from the 2012 a business, you have to start a Lynch gave her the opportunity collection. It is a teal sequined “I’d love it if a guy business that you’re passionate to become an adjunct profes- bathing suit that looks amaz- about.” said Blanchard. That sor, which she has been doing ing and flattering on any- was the key. Blanchard won- for eight years. one. Overall, the reaction has wrote me a poem.” dered what she was passionate After discovering her pas- been positive. Photo: Valerie Blanchard Valerie Blanchard with Miss New Jersey. about. It intrigued her and she sion, Blanchard created her Blanchard recently did the love. We’ve seen that it has According to Brittany Heyward, finished the graduate certificate own website and Facebook gift bags at the 2012 Emmy’s no end through movies like a third year Kean resident, a By Iman-Jazelle Bond program for entrepreneurship. page. From there, her pictures and has been invited to do the “The Titanic” and it lasts even simple “Will you be my Valen- Ever since she was a little began floating around the gift bags at the 2013 Academy through old age and life’s ill- tine?” will suffice, along with a On the first day of class, girl, she would sketch dresses internet. Awards. She’s also made suits nesses like in “The Notebook.” dozen beautiful roses. Some- Valerie Blanchard tells her and make catalogues, but all An event planning company for Miss Dominican Republic, We all deserve a little bit of ro- times, short and sweet goes a students to make a bucket of her previous education had needed a swimsuit designer Miss Ecuador, Miss USA, Miss mance. long way. list. Blanchard realizes a lot of been in education and teach- to showcase bathing suits for New Jersey and Miss Teen This year at Kean University, Let’s face it. Whether you’re people are more motivated to ing. She never went to fashion a company. It was at the Hud- USA. love is in the air. A couple hold- single or taken, a hopeless ro- do things with their lives when school, even though she had a son terrace in New York City Alexandra Vino, from the ing hands or an eager single mantic or a realist, Valentine’s they have a bucket list. passion for clothing. She had and they asked her to do a show “How to Make It in looking for their mate; no mat- Day is a time when we all dream Part of Blanchard’s bucket never given a thought that fashion show. America” on HBO, was the ter who you are, your valentine a little harder for that special list is expanding her bikini fashion is what she should pur- Blanchard made believe that first celebrity that Blanchard awaits! Let your heart open up someone. Let’s make it a won- line, Paradise Bikini, and hav- sue as a business venture. she had done them before and saw wearing one of her swim to the wonderful words of love. derful, love-filled extravaganza ing it sold worldwide. Along For a few years, Blanchard that she knew what she was suit creations. . What are these words, you by using those Valentine lines with having her own bikini would pull apart her and her talking about. They provided Constantly revising her ask? “Be Mine!” “Hugs and on someone amazing. Take a line, Blanchard is an alumna friends swimsuits and embel- her with models. The person bucket list, Blanchard is start- Kisses!” And the best line of chance on that girl from across and adjunct professor at Kean lish them. She received so many who was to coordinate the cat- ing to expand the swimwear them all: “I Love You”. This year, the hall and walk up to that guy University, as well as an el- compliments on the bathing walk hadn’t shown up, so she collection. She has started a what do you expect to hear? in class. Who knows, maybe ementary school special educa- suits she beautified. One day was forced to do everything children’s swim wear line and I went out and asked a few of this will be your year for love. Photo by: Michelle Bingham tion teacher. she realized: “Oh my gosh! herself. She had help from a she’s in the middle of designing “I’ve always been the type of Maybe this is my business. few of her friends. a men’s collection. person that multi tasks,” said Maybe I should pursue this.” This fashion show lead her You can find Blanchard’s Blanchard. Her first design was done at to do many others. She start- collection, Paradise Bikinis, at She likes to stay busy. She a beach house in Belmar, New ed doing shows in New York Posh Boutique, The Deen Bou- balances her busy life us- Jersey. She would go to Atlan- and in New Jersey. One op- tique in Trump Towers, Moxi Advice: Spice it up for Valentine’s day! ing time management and tic City for rhinestones and dif- portunity continued to lead to Chick in Nutley, and online on the drive to reach her goals. ferent ideas for embellishing the next. her website, www.paradisebi- Blanchard always had what her suits. In Blanchard’s line of swim- kini.com. By Dasia Brown dies try going to a lingerie store she calls “an entrepreneurial Initially, she wasn’t very con- suits, every swimsuit has some with a couple of your girlfriends spirit.” When she was going for fident. She wanted to make her sort of sparkle to it. When she You’ve probably read a couple and buy something lace black or of articles about how to spice red and of course see –through. up your relationship or just Surprise him by bringing home spice it up for V-Day but, hold things that you both can play on, is this really something I with such as vibrators or even New Year, New Look, New Kean can do? whips. It doesn’t hurt to try Well, it sure is. Spicing it up something new every once in a for that special someone is not while. Also true incorporat,ing By Dominique Vinas classic, feminine look. Sneaker Makeup remains very natu- just something old married cou- soft music and extra sweets wedges are hot on the market ral, just as in the fall, bronze ples do when there on the verge for your sweet on V-Day such Out with the old and in with and have been sold out in nu- styles are ancient history and of a divorce, it’s something that as chocolate covered strawber- the bold. This spring, it is all merous stores due to both ce- it’s all about being comfort- all women in particular can do ries, whipped cream, chocolate about unleashing your natural lebrity and model obsession able in your own skin. For girls to make that special someone syrup, or even ice. feminine beauty. among young girls. who are pale they now have no in your life feel your wild side Spicing it up is for all wom- The simple look is back, but Hair has changed a lot from worries because pale is attrac- once and a while. en. Linger come sin all sizes Kean girls are looking any- last season as well, although tive this season. Although for You may say, I would be so so this is not something that thing but simple with the top some hair trends are lingering the most part the makeup is embarrassed to walk in to an only skinny women are privi- two spring trends being sheer on into the spring. Fall was all simple, lipstick is very essen- exotic store but, the truth is lege to; every woman can feel and lace. no one there is paying you any sexy if she just lets that side of “I love that lace is back for attention. Their all there for herself show. the spring, it’s an essential in “Since the retro look is the same reason, so there’s no All in all always remember my fashion wardrobe,” said need to feel judged or embar- that the best sex is safe sex so if Photo: BigStock.com Amanda Villalta, a Junior. back, I find that American rassed. After hearing a conver- you do decide to spice it up for Bright vibrant colors were sation with a friend about how Valentine’s Day make sure you in for the fall, now however Apparel is the go to she was having issues with her “Listen there’s this old philosophy that goes have everything needed includ- we are seeing a lot of black and longtime boyfriend in regards ing protection. white combinations being put to him getting bored with her together, even with an accent fashion heaven.” the idea of exotic sex toys and either you take care of your man or If you have any questions color to accessorize the outfit, playing dress up was thrown in or concerns about anything such as a scarf or necklace. about the “hombre” look, but tial and is the finishing touch the air. another woman will.” that you would like advice about “As far as black and white stylists have tweaked it slightly that brings the whole ensemble Why not? Listen there’s please send an email to thetow- fashion, I love the black slim and now we have the “reverse together. Whether it’s a clas- this old philosophy that goes they see that their woman is put- much to complain about. but, it sure will make it harder [email protected]. You’ll be advised legging pants, with a black shirt hombre”. This means a lighter sic nude lipstick, or a dark red either you take care of your man ting her best effort to do some- Not saying that sex toys and to leave and make it easy to say the best way with truth, remem- and white scarf,” said Amanda. color on top, fading into a dark- wine, this spring, lipstick is a or another woman will. Men are thing a little kinky every once in dressing up in sexy lingerie will yes to little extra wants. ber that it’s strictly anonymous! Retro-themed pieces are mak- er color on the bottom. girl’s best friend. Just like the by instincts sexually driven. If a while maybe they will not have solve all relationships problems For this Valentine’s Day la- ing a huge comeback as well, Also, the high bun is being hair, hombre nails are a big hit with accessories being simple brought to the next level as as well, along with the rounded and minimal, due to the outfits many celebrities are now doing shape and elegant rhinestone speaking for themselves. Fash- what is called the “sock bun”. caviar detailed nails. ion trends include more expo- Photo by: Dominique Vinas This is an oversized donut “The rounded and pointed Valentine’s Day Statistics Data sure of the midriff, with just a Nayadira, sophmore, in all black, rocking a sheer top and cotton leggings, with shaped bun that sits on top of nail trend is definitely sweep- little skin showing. Similarly accents of red for the finishing touch. your head and screams sophis- ing through the fashion world Average annual Valentine’s Day spending $13.19 Billion appealing are shirts with a lot tication. Buns are just popular right now,” said Alanna Foxx, of detail such as fringed edges, and accessories that are perfect Crosses are a very big hit with in general and come in all dif- a senior and beauty specialist/ Number of Valentine’s Day cards exchanged annually 180 Million snake skin, stripes and dots. for the spring,” said Gihann them being worn on clothing, ferent shapes and sizes, but the entrepreneur. “It’s a break from Average number of roses produced for Valentine’s Day 196 Million “Since the retro look is back, Elshiekh, a sophomore. accessories such as rings and high ballerina buns, top knots the traditional square shape, or I find that American Apparel Another trend that is be- bracelets and are even being and sock buns are the three French manicure nails, and I Percent of Valentine’s Day cards bought by women 85% is the go-to fashion heaven, ing seen across campus is the put on nails for design. most fashionable hair trends think it’s here to stay for many tons of sheer, lace bodysuits fashion obsession of crosses. Even sneakers now have a for this season. more seasons hereafter.” Percent of flowers bought by men 73%

Percent of women who send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day 14%

Amount the average consumer spends on Valentine’s Day $116.21 CANCELLED (Continued from page 1) Percent of consumers who celebrate Valentine’s Day 61.8 % with her fine arts class that was “I feel like no one was to blame need to graduate were among The KFT estimated that some and the plan to resolve the cas- Percent of women who would end their relationship if they didn’t get something for Valentines day. 53 % cancelled. She didn’t know her but no one knew anything. It the classes cancelled. Addition- 400 courses were cancelled and cade of problems,” the email class was cancelled until the first was ridiculous.” ally, many classes were cancelled it’s unclear how many were r said. “...We have not as yet re- Average number of children conceived on Valentine’s day 11,000 day she went to class and no one Castiglione, in a Jan. 10 by mistake including possibly einstated. ceived a response.” was there. email, characterized the deci- all courses offered in China, “We asked for the number of Source: Retail Advertising and Marketing Association, Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey “I asked the secretary and sions as “managerial incompe- as well as a large number of sections cancelled, the number she told me it was cancelled tence.” He said courses that run classes with large enrollments of students affected, the justi- and I was livid,” said Valeanu, infrequently, but that students at Kean@Ocean. fications for the cancellations 6 THE TOWER February 7, 2013 February 7, 2013 THE TOWER 7

Nintendo’s WiiU: Designed to Impress the oscars By Emily Dell’Olio

player and some single--player por- And The Nominees Are... tions of games. One of the best-sell- ing games on the Wii U currently is “the New Super Mario Brother. U,” Choice Award, Golden Globes which is the latest in the successful and Screen Actors Guild. Direc- “New Super Mario Brother” Series. tor Steven Spielberg is also an The game starts off with Bowser

Academy favorite, which weighs games and his Koopalings invading Prin- in “Lincoln’s” favor for winning cess Peach’s castle and flinging the award. Mario, Luigi and two Toads across However, “Argo” has already the kingdom. The group must make won the Critic’s Choice Award, their way through a variety of “Su- the Golden Globes, the Screen per Mario World”-inspired levels

Actors Guild and the Producers Lawrence By Kyle to reclaim the castle from Bowser. Guild Award for Best Picture. The game is simple enough for even Is this the year that “Argo” will the most casual gamers, but can be beat the odds? challenging enough to give even Kevin Galazin, a senior, saw veteran players a hard time. With two of the perspective Best Pic- coin challenges, extra play modes ture nominees, “Lincoln” and and multiplayer, the “New Super “Django Unchained.” Mario Brothers game” can provide “It was appealing to a dif- hours of thrilling fun. ferent audience,” Galazin said The darker of the Wii U launch about “Lincoln.” “It was really titles has been “ZombiiU.” In this slow and not exciting. Lincoln’s game zombies are rampaging character was well-portrayed through England and you have to and I thought he did a good job. Photo: Ripten.com survive the onslaught and find out Overall, it was not my type of the answer to what caused all this. Photo: Indiewire.com movie. I would not choose it to The Wii U is the latest home sion on or off. application being used, with both One thing that separates this win the award.” gaming console from Nintendo. Just like the 3DS, the Wii U comments and a drawing pad where game from many others of its sub- Galazin was much more After the success of their previous has an eShop where you can down- players can make surprisingly artis- genre is the functionality of the Wii “The movie really puts you in the pleased with the outcome of console, the Wii, the company has load games without ever having to tic pictures. U game pad, which can be used to “Django Unchained.” created an even more impressive leave home. These posts can even be made scan items, locate living people or perspective of the time period. You get a “Jamie Foxx was excellent system with significantly greater Though there is not a Virtual while playing games such as “New creatures, and provide quick access and surprised me with his role”, power than the Wii and is the first Console option yet, as featured on Super Mario Brothers U”., The com- to inventory. One of the most inter- he said. “It was historically ac- from Nintendo to support HD and the Wii, it has been confirmed that ments can appear before or after esting features is the death system. good grasp of what the culture was like.” curate and there was a strong 1080p input. cast. Tarantino is very talented. While the motion control of the The spring award season will come to an end on February 24 with the 85th annual Academy The movie really puts you in the Wii has been phased out in favor of “After the success of their previous console, Awards. Oscars will be presented for 21 categories including, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cos- perspective of the time period. more traditional gaming controls, a tume Design, Best Director and many more. You get a good grasp of what the large touch screen has been added the Wii, Nintendo has created an even more The most prestigious award by far is Best Picture. The winner will be known by everyone to be the culture was like. I would defi- to the controller, giving the Wii U finest movie that was released in 2012. nitely say this movie deserves Game Pad the functionality of both The nominees for this award are “Armour”, “Life of Pi”, “Argo”, “Lincoln”, “Beasts of the Southern Best Picture of the year.” a tablet and a traditional gaming impressive system.” Wild”, “Silver Linings Playbook”, “Django Unchained”, “Les Misérables” and “Zero Dark Thirty”. Only time will tell which one controller. The screen is used not Predicted most likely to win by the media are “Lincoln”, “Argo” and “Zero Dark Thirty”, with chances of these nine acclaimed films only as a touchpad, but as a second- many classic games are being pre- you enter a level or when you die, When your character dies, they die being given for both “Silver Linings Playbook” and “Life of Pi”. will win Best Picture at the ary screen for most games where pared for download. possibly showing tips and warnings for good There have only been three times in 85 years that a best picture won without its director being Academy Awards. On February game play can be viewed, allowing One of the most unique features other players have left behind. If you’re looking for a game nominated. In this case, Ben Affleck for “Argo” and Kathryn Bigelow for “Zero Dark Thirty” were 24 the votes will be in and the the television to be used freely. of the Wii U is called Miiverse. Mii- For those worried that all the that really flexes all of the Wii U’s not nominated in this category. Quentin Tarantino has been similarly snubbed in the Best Director winner will be announced. You can even program the pad verse serves as a message board money spent on Wii controllers, technological muscles, this is the category for his western, “Django Unchained.” This leaves “Lincoln” ahead in the Best Picture race. to control your television, eliminat- with sub-boards for each game or discs, or virtual console games will game to get. As for the console it- Daniel Day-Lewis, who portrayed the lead role in “Lincoln”, has already won Best Actor for Critic’s ing the need to juggle the pad and application being played by people be wasted, the Wii U is backward self, it appears Nintendo has once the remote while you switch input, around the world. In Miiverse, play- compatible with all Wii games. TThe again outdone themselves in the change volume, or power the televi- ers can comment on the game or controllers can be used for multi- best way possible. ENTERTAINMENT music By Darian Maduruh Essential Beatle Albums Charming, yet lacking structure marks film By Bryan C. Kuriawa a tribute to a great director I’ll admit: I believe that the Beatles are truly the greatest musical act that ever walked the face of the earth. For over a decade, the John, Paul, George and Ringo provided some of the Movie buffs and critics around the world have often cited Alfred Hitch- most memorable songs and albums of the 20th century. The Fab cock and his 51 years of work as that of a true Master of Suspense. His mov- Four helped shaped modern music and pop culture through their ies have been regarded as landmarks due to their style, direction or in some willingness to experiment musically, their trendsetting styles of cases, the narratives themselves with one of his most famous films being clothing, and their offbeat, charismatic personalities. “Psycho.” A horror thriller identified closely with its culturally famed shower However, there must be a generation of music listeners who scene remains a classic, unblemished by three sequels and a 1998 remake by doesn’t really know why The Beatles are so revered. It’s to the Gus Van Saint. Now, first-time director Sacha Gervasi revisits the making of point where, earlier this year, a trending twitter topic was “Who this masterpiece in an entertaining bio entitled, “Hitchcock.” is Paul McCartney?” (A sad day indeed.) In 1959, fresh from the success of his latest film, “North by Northwest,” For people who need a primer on the Liverpool rock band, here director Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) is finding it difficult to de- are some essential Beatles albums: termine a new project for Paramount Studios. While his wife, Alma (Helen “A Hard Day’s Night” (1964): When the Beatles arrived in Mirren) and the rest of Hollywood believe he should make another light- America in 1964, the kick-started the British Invasion and excit- Photo: Robert Freeman/EMI/Parlophone hearted thriller, Hitchcock is more interested in the Robert Bloch novel, ed teenage girls everywhere. This album was released in the heart “Psycho.” Finding Paramount unwilling to finance his film, Hitchcock funds of what was called “Beatlemania,” and is the best example of their trippy guitars. “She’s Leaving Home” uses strings and a haunting the production himself and hires several seasoned actors and his previous early rock ’n’ roll style. Make no mistake, the Beatles started out vocal by Paul McCartney (with John Lennon co-singing on the find, Vera Miles (Jessica Biel). As production begins under a cover of secrecy, as a boy band, but unlike a One Direction album, you can listen to chorus) to paint a tragic portrait of a teen runaway. And I can’t Hitchcock will find this project to be more work than anticipated. “A Hard Day’s Night” and not kick yourself for doing so. From the mention this album without mentioning its last and best track: Acting-wise, the cast-members are all excellent, demonstrating their tal- ARTS & ents without much difficulty. As Hitchcock, Anthony Hopkins portrays the role in an eccentric manner that demonstrates a director fighting for his “There must be a generation of music listeners who newest creation against the Hollywood machine. Helen Mirren is charming as Hitchcock’s wife, Alma, who is the logical side of her husband’s creative ability, attempting to navigate their lives. don’t really know why The Beatles are so revered” Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Biel are both successful as Janet Leigh and Vera Miles, each representing a different kind of character, with Leigh prov- manic and upbeat title track to its last, the more somber “I’ll Be “A Day in the Life,” a collaboration between Lennon and McCart- ing to be more open, in contrast to close-mindedness of Miles. As Anthony Back,” “A Hard Day’s Night” is Pop Beatles at its finest. ney, is not just one of the best Beatles songs, but one of the best Perkins, James D’ Arcy is entertaining, appearing as shy and nervous as Per- “Rubber Soul/Revolver”: Technically, these are two separate al- songs period. kins appears in Hitchcock’s own film. bums, but for me, they feel connected in the same way the “Lord “Abbey Road” (1969): On the verge of breaking up, The Beat- An pervious journalist, screenwriter and director of the award-winning of the Rings” trilogy was connected. Here, you see a leap in the les made their last album. Starting off with the Smooth “Come documentary, “Anvil! The Story of Anvil,” Sacha Gervasi makes a successful experimentation of the Beatles’ style of writing. Beginning with Together,” “Abbey Road” is where guitarist George Harrison basi- leap into mainstream cinema with this feature. His direction and camera- “Rubber Soul,” they start dealing with more complicated themes. cally steals the show. “Something” and “Here Comes the Sun” are work are both well-composed, largely capturing the ideals of a period piece They no longer talk about holding hands; they talk about one- basically the two best tracks on the album, and I’m sure many locale, and generally well-shot with a warm color palette. night stands (“Norwegian Wood”), people going nowhere (The of you are familiar with the latter song. Still, while Harrison put On a similar note, credit must be given to musical composer Danny Elf- appropriately titled “Nowhere Man”), and the nostalgia of days out the best tracks, the other three have memorable moments man, whose score largely gives the narrative a seemingly light-hearted feel and people gone by (“In My Life”). “Revolver,” while dealing with of their own. “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” has Lennon putting in contrast to the onscreen visuals. Unfortunately, the film’s main source of themes of loneliness (“Eleanor Rigby”) sonically takes things fur- out a powerful and memorable vocal performance, complete with difficulty emerges in the screenplay by John McLaughlin, one of the writers ther, heading towards the psychedelic sound of … a hypnotic melody of guitar riffs and moog synthesizers. Ringo for 2010’s “Black Swan.” While McLaughlin does develop the onscreen char- “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” (1967): For some, this once again puts out a bright, kid-friendly song with “Octopus acters without much trouble, he fails to develop a consistent tone as to the Photo: FoxSearchlight is the greatest album of all time. By the late ’60’s, rock ’n’ roll was Garden,” and Paul has a great vocal performance of his own with narrative’s direction once production on “Psycho” begins. He contrasts the stretching beyond its blues and R&B origins, and the Beatles led “Oh Darling.” The last eight songs on the album provide the infa- difficulties between Hitchcock and actress Vera Miles, based in part on fact, the way with this 13-track album. The title track is an energetic mous “Abbey Road Medley,” an epic conclusion to a great album yet becomes stunted with the marital troubles between Alfred and his wife. one of cinema’s most admired and respected filmmakers. While the narra- opener, one that instantly leads into “With a Little Help from My and a legendary band. This takes away from the scenes depicting the production of the film, and tive structure does suffer under the weight of its lack of focus, this movie Friends,” a bouncy and optimistic tune perfectly fitting Ringo P.S: “Past Masters” is also recommended, as it’s a compilation eventually loses sight as to the main focus, which can either be the making succeeds from the entertaining and engaging performances of its cast and Starr, the singer on the track. “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” album featuring some of the Beatles’ most famous songs (“She of “Psycho” or Hitchcock’s relationships with women. the talent of a promising director. is like “Alice in Wonderland,” from the imaginative lyrics to the Loves You,” “Hey Jude”). Overall, “Hitchcock” proves to be a light-hearted, yet enjoyable look into Final Rating: 7/10. 8 THE TOWER February 7, 2013 February 7, 2013 THE TOWER 9

THE TOWER Something is rotten Department of Communication Get educated about AIDS Kean University in the state of Denmark Center for Academic Success 1000 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 It’s not the video games that caused How quickly do we point the finger Telephone: (908) 737-0460; Fax: (908) 737-0465 the kid to go shoot up his school, it’s the second something goes wrong? It’s Email: [email protected]; www.keantower.com not the gays who are threatening the like a trait that politicians who love sanctity of marriage, and it’s defiantly P90X and university presidents are born not liberals who are warring against with “they messed up my resume not The Tower is an independent, laboratory newspaper of Kean Univer- Christmas. little ole me.” sity’s journalism option in the communication major program. It is It’s you America, pointing your red Father Edwin Leahy O.S.B., headmas- published monthly through the regular academic year and supported and blue fingers at whatever scapegoat ter of Saint Benedict’s Prep in Newark, by advertising and the Department of Communication. The Tower is you can see and our nation’s ridiculous famously tells his students, “When you not responsible for claims made by its advertisers. The Tower is a pub- moral compass. point your finger at someone, there are lic forum and is free from censorship and advance approval of content It is the way the news media covers by the university administration. The Tower staff is responsible for its the Beyonce’s lip sync like she betrayed content. the nation while hundreds are slaugh- “We don’t have

tered by an oppressive regime in Syria. wellness It is the way we let the war in the Middle discussions in East continue for longer than anyone Editor-in-Chief: By Dr. Josh Palgi thought it would and went to war in this country, we Lee Burrell the first place. And it’s the way we destroy a man’s career for being a human being and having an affair but we allow have arguments.” Managing Editor: secret assassination with drones and Ja- editor’s note editor’s De Wayne Harper son Bourne types to be ordered by that four more pointing right back at you.” By Lee Burrell, same man. Maybe it is time to start taking per- Brian Konchalski Nobody wants to take your guns away sonal responsibility for our actions that they want to make the country safer, are within our control. Looking for News Editor: and yes when you own a weapon that someone else to blame does not solve brian konchalski could blow off my head from 300 yards anyone’s problems, it only makes it seem away everyone is allowed and should be like we solved our own problems. part of the discussion. Instead of blaming the teacher for a Photo: BigStock.com Not a soul alive besides the Grinch child’s failing grade, maybe the parents Features Editor: wants to destroy Christmas so when they should ask if there was anything they CHRISY PETILLO In 2006, the number of AIDS related deaths • Gay and bisexual men are more severely inhibitors, to control HIV. These “Cocktails” call it a tree lighting ceremony instead of could have done to help the child. In- and new HIV infections fell for the first time affected by HIV than any other group in were a treatment breakthrough, and profes- a Christmas tree lighting ceremony the stead of blaming the professor for our since the epidemic began 25 years before. the US sionals have focused on expanding access to Atheist saboteurs are not at work failing grade, we should ask ourselves if Arts & Entertainment Editor: However, despite 26 years of research, activ- the medication in that treatment. The expan- And if a woman who loves another we did the best we could have done and ism, and education, the HIV/Aids pandemic • From 2006-2009, HIV infections among sion has largely required funding for national woman wants to get married she is not a if not why didn’t we do our best? DASIA BROWN continues to affect the lives of millions world- young black/African American gay and programs to provide medicine to those who villain who is trying to overthrow the sa- In the real world, there is no extra wide. The joint United Nations program on bisexual men increased 48% couldn’t otherwise afford it. cred institution of marriage, she might credit to fix our failures, there is only HIV/AIDS, estimates that AIDS has killed As researchers continue to develop better just be trying to raise a family. blame. And that blame will always fall on Sports Editor: more than 25 million people between 1981 • Women represented 24% of all diagno- treatments and more efficient tests, medical We don’t have discussions in this coun- you. When did it become okay to never Ryan Gaydos and 2007, and as of 2007, an estimated 33.2 ses of HIV infection among US accord- professionals, politicians and activists work try we have arguments. We have ridicu- have personal responsibility? million people worldwide live with HIV, making to 2009 HIV surveillance data. 57% toward universal access to condoms, testing lous displays on the floor of congress in There needs to be a war on stupidity, ing it one of the most destructive epidemics in occurred in blacks, 21% in whites and and treatment that save lives. recorded history. 16% in Hispanics/Latinas In 2010, the White House released a na- which our “leaders” who are fighting for war on the news anchors that are not Copy EditorS: our liberties refuse aid to hurricane vic- fired after blatantly lying on TV, war tional HIV/AIDS strategy that includes three tims to get back at political opponents against pro gun groups who don’t want a Bryan C. Kuriawa Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS shows that: • The number of persons aged 50 years primary goals: to reduce the number who who didn’t invite them to their sleepover rational discussion about gun control, or Trevor Conlow and older living with HIV/AIDS has become infected with HIV; increase access to (actually let me correct that) their yacht possibly a war against the core problem • HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic been increasing in recent years. This in- care and improve health outcomes for peo- club cookout last Friday. in this country ignorance and prejudice. crease is partly due to highly active an- ple living with HIV; and reduce HIV-related • As of 2010 approximately 34 million tiretroviral therapy, which made it pos- health disparities Head Online Editor: people have HIV worldwide. Of these, sible for so many HIV infected persons The CDC and its partners are passing a AARON MENA approximately 16.8 million are women to live longer high impact prevention approach to advance and 3.4 million and younger then 15 the goals of the national HIV/AIDS strategy Letting Facebook Online Editor: years old • Transgender communities in the US are and maximize the effectiveness of current among the groups at the highest risk for HIV prevention methods. In 2010, CDC an- MIKE JAGO • There were about 1.8 million deaths HIV infection nounced a second three – year expander HIV know too much from AIDS in 2010, down from 3.1 mil- testing program. lion in 2001 HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency The CDC has increased the availability of In this new era of social media al- counts as a fail. Writing that breaking up STAFF Virus. The virus compromises the body’s abil- effective behavioral interventions for popula- most every aspect of a person’s life is with your girlfriend was the “worst Sep- AAlexandria Addesso Raymond Gurbisz • Sub-Sahara Africa is the region most af- ity to handle disease and causes AIDS. tions at increased risk for HIV infection, shared with everyone, but isn’t there a tember 11th ever” will earn you the title Sonia Aquije Kyle Lawrence fected. In 2010 an estimated 68% (22.9 AIDS stands for acquired deficiency syn- including women living with HIV infection or point when we should take a step back of Facebook Fail, at the very least. Keanu Austin Jasmine Leach million) of all HIV cases and 60% of all drome. It is related to HIV, but they are not the AIDS and those who are at risk for infection. and think that maybe we share too much Remember that one status or photo Jack Bauer Darian Maduruh deaths (1.2 million) occurred in this re- same. A person has AIDS only in the final stag- The CDC recommends HIV screening for adults information? could now be available to hundreds of Brigit Bauma Nick Mojica gion. This means that about 5% of the es of HIV, after the immune system becomes and adolescents including pregnant women, On my Facebook newsfeed I am over- thousands of people that you might or Michelle A. Bingham David Mongcopa adult population is infected and women unable to defend itself against foreign invad- and reducing barriers to HIV testing. whelmed with information on the hap- might not meet. Just imagine if a poten- Iman-Jazelle Bond Christine Moukazis compose nearly 60% of cases ers like bacteria, other viruses and fungi. On November 7, 1991 Ervin “Magic” John- pening’s of my friends lives. Gone are tial or current employer sees it, would Elizabeth Bracey Mak Ojutiku The world first became aware of Aids in the son, one of the greatest basketball stars in his- the days when a post on Facebook was your status put you at risk? Emily Dell’Olio Sara Paczkowski • In 2008 approximately 1.2 million peo- early 1980s. While researchers aren’t sure ex- tory announced that he was retiring from the opinion saved for an important personal update. As over sharing becomes more com- Shelsie Ducheine Andrea Parr ple in the U.S. had HIV, and 20% did not actly when and how HIV developed the most Los Angeles Lakers at age 32 because he had realize that they were infected likely theories posit that HIV-1, the most com- contracted the HIV virus. 21 years later John- Statuses now range from what the per- monplace online it can be seen trickling Darien Evans-Raines Dominique Vinas By Andrea Parr son is doing, eating, or thinking to their into interactions outside of the Internet. mon strain of the virus, was transmitted to son is not only alive but healthy and vibrant. Gillian Findley emotional state. Every inane detail of The amount of information people are • HIV/AIDS prevalence in the Middle humans from chimpanzees sometime in the He is a successful businessman and a frequent Gabrielle Gale a friend’s daily life is delivered to their willing to disclose has increased greatly. East and North Africa is around 0.2% mid-20th century. on—air personality on ESPN. While his story Prendatt-Carter 300 friends, whether we want to read it I now usually get detailed responses to with between 230,000 and 1.4 million In 1985, the first blood test for HIV was does not suggest that HIV and AIDS have been or not. the question “How are you?” Once an- people infected approved and in 1986, the first AZT, a failed cured it certainly stands as testimony that the cancer drug, was tested as an HIV treatment disease is not the “death sentence” that it was Opinion pieces and letters to the editor • African American are the racial/ethnic for the first time. The trial was successful that perceived to be two decades ago. “60 percent of teens and adults The Tower welcomes guest columns and letters to the editor from any group most affected by HIV researchers stopped the study, not wanting to The most important preventative measure is source. Such material should be submitted to [email protected] or withhold medication from the placebo group. education. It is only by learning about HIV and left at The Tower’s offices. To verify sources of written material, submis- • In 2009, African Americans comprised AZT was the only AIDS treatment much of how it is transmitted that people can take re- feel that too much information is sions must include the writer’s name and contact information. Students should include their class (sophomore, graduate, etc.) and major. Fac- 14% of the US population, but account- the 1990’s. sponsibility of their own protection and better ulty and staff should include campus title or position. On request, names ed for 44% of all new HIV infections In 1996 doctors started to describe combi- guard their health and minimize the impact of shared online.” may be withheld from publication if The Tower staff determines there is a nations of medications, including new protease living with the virus. legitimate reason to do so, but no anonymous letters will be accepted for According to the results of a poll com- swered with a “fine” or “good” I now will publication. The Tower reserves the right to edit, and refuse publication missioned by Intel Corporation and re- get the entire life story or health state of of any submission. ported by CNBC earlier this year, around someone I am not close enough to actu- Display and classified advertising 60 percent of teens and adults feel that ally want or need that information. Why this liberal student might vote for Chris Christie too much information is shared online. Stephen Wizenburg in writing for the Deadline for space reservations for display advertising is two weeks before the publication date. Ads submitted after that may be used on a The survey polled 8,874 adults and Chronicle of Higher Education wrote space-available basis. All ads are run-of-the-paper unless an extra fee teens in eight countries. Ninety per- on experiences with students sharing is collected for a paid position. Deadline for art work and copy is one If you would have asked me on October 28th, 2012 what I thought of from New Jersey. cent of those surveyed expressed a wish details that would not have been in the week before the publication date. Classified advertising can be submit- Governor Chris Christie, I probably would have told you something that Seeing him hug crying people on television, people who had lost every- that people would think about what past due to embarrassment. ted up to the Thursday before publication as long as the payment is made can’t be printed in this paper because it would be unprofessional and thing, you could tell those hugs meant a lot to them. People wanted to they share. “And they do it bluntly,” said Wizen- at the same time. Call (908) 737-0461 or email [email protected] for possibly profanity laced. But if you then would have asked me to put my know that someone was listening to them and that someone was trying I have sat through the lecture regard- burg, “now that they are used to sum- a rate card. words in a professional manner, I would tell you that I can’t stand him to help and Christie showed that. ing not sharing photos of partying or marizing life in 140 characters.” and I have no idea how he got elected in our state of New Jersey. I don’t It was at this time of crisis when I appreciated Christie’s brashness. illegal behavior several times now. That The problem is not limited to just col- like the way he handles himself during press conferences and I definitely Questioning why a reporter would ask him how the storm will affect the is no longer the limit in potentially lege students though. The other group do not agree with his views on education. Presidential Election or calling out Atlantic City mayor Lorenzo Lang- damaging personal information shared that has gained attention for sharing But if you were to ask me what I thought of Chris Christie after Hur- ford for not making all the residents of the city evacuate. through social media. Of course you do too much is parents. Blair Koenig start- Got a tip? ricane Sandy came and went, I would tell you to re-elect this man imme- The ultimate lasting image of Chris Christie during the storm for

not want an employer to see a photo ed the blog STFU, Parents in 2009 after op-ed diately and I’m not the only person from New Jersey to feel this way. Ac- me, will be him touring New Jersey with President Barack Obama. Both of you drinking or partying, but what Facebook friends started posting every cording to a recent Quinnipiac University poll, Chris Christie’s approval men were able to put their political affiliations to aside and concentrate about that dramatic status about your detail of their children’s lives. The blog Email us at By Nick Mojica rating has jumped up to 72%. Just two weeks before Sandy, his approval on the real problem, helping New Jersey. Just two months before Hur- boyfriend? Every detail and opinion focuses on the over sharing of parents rating was at 56%. ricane Sandy hit, Christie was a key player at the Republican National should not be shared, not just because on social media sites. It is now sub- So why the sudden change of heart for Christie, a man who I ques- Convention, trying to get Obama out of office but to see him working it can be annoying to friends, but the mission-based with thousands of read- [email protected] tioned if he should even be in office just a month ago? side by side with the president is something that I’m sure many Ameri- effect it could have on life outside of ers sending in screenshots of Facebook As Martin Luther King Jr. famously said, “The ultimate measure of a cans appreciated. the internet. photos and statuses under a variety of man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and conveniences, We saw Chris Christie in a different light during this tragedy. I saw A good sign that you have far crossed categories. One favorite post features a but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy”. someone who actually cared about his state, someone who shared the the boundary of what is appropriate is mother who created a Facebook account Christie handled himself and the state of New Jersey better than any- same memories of the Jersey Shore that I have. We saw a man who prom- if your post appears elsewhere, such. for her baby girl and holds fake conver- one could. He was quick to declare a state of emergency and made sure ised to rebuild the state and it looks like he will. On popular websites such as reddit and sations with herself through the daugh- moment. Asking yourself if the post is something you would all evacuations were in place. So come November, when it is time for re-election, I might be in the tumblr, users will upload screen captures ter’s account. want to know or read from someone else could be the first step. Christie put all of the politics aside and made it seem as if he was talk- voting booth casting my vote for Chris Christie. That is, unless Cory of what are known as “Facebook Fails.” The solution could be simple if people Much like the phrase “think before you speak,” you should think ing directly to each and every one of us. You could tell that he really cared Booker decides to run for governor but that’s for another time. And all is fair game, even poor grammar would take the time to think past the before you post. about the state and he looked and acted like someone who actually was 10 THE TOWER February 7, 2013 February 7, 2013 THE TOWER 11

Rocky start for Kean men’s basketball team Should college athletes get paid?

game span, a number that if lowered, certainly would have helped bring the team to their first victory. Also for the Cougars, their shooting percentage was just .396 from the floor, while they were also shooting a rough .306 percent from beyond the three- point line. All the disappointment in these games comes after a tough conclusion to last season. After a 2011-2012 year with a 7-20 record, the new season had many fans and students hoping for a bounce-back period for the Cougar squad.

Photo: Kean Athletics As many predicted before the Cougars hot-hand Junior Michael Burton. season’s start, junior Michael Burton has been the hot-hand for the Cougars’ offense. Bur- “The new season had many fans and ton averaged a respectable 16.4

S P ORTS points per game through the students hoping for a bounce-back first five games. The good news is that the period for the Cougar squad.” Cougars’ defense isn’t giving up an enormous number of points By Raymond Gurbiwicz of those coming within the re- per game. With the team giving cent conference play. To make up an average of 64.4 points to Missed opportunities and matters worse, the five defeats opposing offenses, it isn’t an a few bad bounces would be a were by an average of only nine insurmountable task for the Photo: BigStock.com good way to summarize the be- points each. team to pick up a few victories ginning of the season for the The games the Cougars in the near future. Kean University men’s basket- have lost have been pretty It will be interesting to see in By Dan Canova on and off the court. The reason they went straight to the NBA is simply because ball team. well-played for the most part. the upcoming weeks if the Cou- of money. They were afraid of playing for free in college, and if they got seriously So far the 2012-2013 season Some blame could be placed gars can build off their close- Before every college football season begins; one topic continues to be ad- injured, their dreams of making it professionally would be damaged. If they went has not been kind to the Cou- due to turnovers, however. The game losses and try to bounce dressed: Should college athletes be paid to play? pro and got injured, at least they had the financial stability college players did not gar team, starting the period Cougars averaged 13.6 turn- back to get their season once Yearly, sportswriters all across the country continue to express their opinions on have. On the other hand, the National Football League requires you to be three years with five straight losses, three overs per game during the five- more on track. this topic, yet the NCAA has not addressed the situation. Every year, the NCAA is removed from high school to be eligible for the NFL Draft. A simple salary at the investigating something new, due to college athletes’ getting “special treatments” at college level will eliminate players’ leaving early in college basketball, and it similarly their universities. protects players who may suffer serious injuries. There are many players in every Student-athletes should be entitled a salary from the NCAA each semester. Perhaps sport who suffer career-ending injuries in college and are unable to reach their true the organization believes athletes shouldn’t be paid because making it professionally potential as an athlete, both professionally and financially. Ask yourself, is it really Women’s basketball team off to a slow start is their reward, where they would eventually be making high salaries in question. Yet worth it playing for free? college students work just as hard, maybe even harder than professionals. “I think it would be nice to get a little money for all the hard work we put in, but By Thomas Antonelle Kyanne Sager’s final season the rebounds. team on the road for the next honestly I believe all college athletes do it for the love of the game,” said Steve Va- “I think it would be nice to get a team will hope to send her off Pierre is leading the team, four games. If they can sur- halla, a Senior Communications major and member of Kean’s volleyball team. Despite coming away with on a winning season. Sopho- averaging 19.2 points and 8.8 vive December, then the team College athletes deserve a small salary with the reasonable amount being $100 per little money for all the hard work a win in a two-game series at more Anna Rose Pierre was rebounds per game. should roll through January, as week. That’s enough money to get these athletes through a semester, especially if the Hampton Inn Tip-Off, the named the Kean Athlete of In the team’s only win of the they play six out of 10 games they come from a struggling family. Cougars have not yet found the the Week for her stellar play, season, freshman Jatirah Diggs on their home court. The weekly pay is enough money for athletes to put toward car maintenance, if we put in, but honestly I believe recipe for victory. averaging 17 points and 8.0 hit a huge three-pointer just Despite subsequent losses they have cars on campus. Or if they are of age, they can go out with friends on the Sitting at 1-4 this season with team and get a few drinks. If one is smart enough, they could even save some of the all college athletes do it for the a losing streak of three games, money so they have something to start with when finishing college, especially if they the team will have to dig deep- “There is opportunity in all aspects of the know they are not making it to the professional level. love of the game.” er to find their key to success. If your solution is for college athletes to get a job, here’s my response. They do not There is opportunity in all as- team’s play.” have the time to work on or off campus. They are concentrating solely on performing The NCAA needs to take care of their athletes on the field. To this organization, I pects of the team’s play where in the classroom and on the field or court. ask you to take into consideration the health risks these young 18- and 19-year-old they are 0-1 at home, 0-2 away rebounds per game in two con- before halftime to put the Cou- at New Jersey City University, In the 2005-2006 collective bargaining agreement, the NBA had to make adjust- athletes face on an everyday basis. They take beatings on the field during games, in and at .200 on the season. tests last week. In their match- gars in a good position. Kyanne University of Scranton and ments in their rules. Pre-2005, high school players were eligible to go pro without practice, and mentally in the classroom. These student-athletes are taken advantage There is, however, some good up against Ramapo College, she Sager put up 10 points and five William Paterson University, going to college at all. As a result of the agreement, high school basketball players of, and it’s not right. Student-athletes produce millions of dollars annually for uni- news for the Cougars, which is tallied 14 points with nine re- rebounds, while sophomore the team remains ever commit- had to attend college for a minimum of one year before entering the NBA Draft. The versities in America. They are incapable of working on or off campus because they that they are only five games bounds and in the team’s open- Shanice Jones had six points, ted to reversing their situation NCAA initiated the rule due to a growing trend of high school players going straight are putting their work into studies and their performances in sports for the universi- into a 24-game season, with ing game against the College of six rebounds and seven assists. within the next few weeks. to the pros, which was viewed as a problem. They were concerned because there ties and a salary of $100 a week is fair. Give back to the students who have given to plenty of time to reconfigure. New Jersey; recorded a game- She will have to look for an an- were a handful of players who became unsuccessful at the NBA level. If they went you all these years. Being that this is senior high 20 points, including seven swer, as she tries to carry her to college first, they would have had time to develop as a player and an individual,

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Vahalla looks to lead volleyball team to glory

Academic All-American team halla will step into the mentor again, it was great to see that role for the incoming freshmen my grades were being noticed that he says are ready to help too,” he said. the team succeed. With the loss of two gradu- “I try my best in helping the ated seniors, Vahalla now steps newer players and getting them into the role of leader and men- to the level I know they can be tor for the other players on at,” he said. “Coach Perkins the team. With individual ac- told me that in order for the complishment comes greater younger players and my other responsibility, and Vahalla is teammates to get better, I need ready to take on the role of to step up in every practice and leader full force. scrimmage.” “It feels great to know my It’s been a great career for other teammates look up to the young athlete, who has re- me,” he said. “I always do my ceived national attention for “Vahalla had a great 2012 season for the Cougars,

S P ORTS but he expects this year to be even better.”

best in trying to encourage ev- his level of play. His All-Amer- eryone whenever they need it.” ican bids and Player of the The Cougars face a tough task Week nominations have helped this season, and they will have put the Cougars in the national no time to waste, as they face spotlight. While he is enjoying the 2012 National Champion, his time at Kean to the full- Springfield College. Springfield est, he thought about what he finished the 2012 season with a wants to do after his last game Photo: Kean Athletics Stephen Vahalla at the net. 32-5 record, and Vahalla knows in a Cougar uniform. that to be the best, you need to “I was invited to play in an By Mike Jago Skyline Conference Player of beat the best. all-star game in Brazil this the Week and second-team All- “We have a tough schedule summer, and Coach Perkins Since the program’s inception American. Vahalla had a great this year, but I know it’s going to has mentioned about leagues Sports Schedule in 2011, the men’s volleyball 2012 season for the Cougars, make us a stronger team in the in Puerto Rico and Europe,” he team has been one of the more but he expects this year to be end,” he said. “When the NCAA said. “If I don’t continue my February successful teams on campus. even better. tournament rolls around, I volleyball career after gradua- In their 2012 season, the team “Personally, I am aiming for want every team wishing they tion, I plan to work for one of 02/12: Men’s Volleyball vs. finished with an impressive 25- first team All-American,” he didn’t have to play us.” the major television networks New Jersey City University 11 record, along with an NCAA said. “I know it’s going to take Vahalla is a centerpiece for like CBS, ABC or NBC.” 02/13: Women’s Basketball @. tournament berth. The players a lot of hard work and determi- a Kean squad expected to do The Cougars begin the season Rutgers-Newark will be looking to build on that nation, but I know I can do it.” great things in the coming sea- against a tough Rutgers-New- 02/13: Men’s Basketball @ R success in the 2013 campaign, While he is known for his on- son. The pressure is great, but ark squad, and the road only utgers-Newark 02/17: Men’s Volleyball vs. and one player in particular court capabilities, he was also he is ready to exemplify what a gets tougher. The team goals The Sage Colleges looks to leave his mark. noted for his abilities in the student-athlete is. of a national rank, an NCAA 02/17: Men’s Volleyball vs. Stephen Vahalla, a six-foot- classroom. Vahalla was selected He knows that none of his tournament bid and winning Purchase College six senior from Bloomfield, was as an Academic All-American, goals will be possible without the conference will only come 02/19: Men’s Volleyball @ one of the team’s most valu- something he would like to du- the help of his teammates, and if they work together, and Va- Mount St. Vincent’s able players last season. His plicate once more. 02/22: Baseball vs. Mount St. the team can only go far if they halla and his squad couldn’t be Vincent’s personal achievements include “I would like to make the are able to work together. Va- more excited. 02/23: Baseball vs. The College of Brockport 02/23: Men’s Volleyball vs. Nazareth College (@ New York, NY) 02/23: Men’s Volleyball vs. Vassar College (@ New York, NY) Super Bowl ticket prices expensive as always 02/23: Men’s Lacrosse @ Adrian College 02/24: Men’s Volleyball vs. By Mak Ojutiku within the coming year. Next Stevens (@ New York, NY) year, the Super Bowl will be 02/24: Men’s Volleyball vs. Super Bowl weekend ended played at the Meadowlands in Baruch College (@ New York, NY) a few days ago, but the game East Rutherford, which is only a 02/26: Baseball vs. Moravian is still fresh in the minds of 20-minute drive from the Kean 02/27: Women’s Lacrosse vs. the millions of people around campus. Even now, before the Lycoming the world who watched it. 2013-2014 NFL season has 02/27: Men’s Volleyball @ The media, as always, spent a even begun, there are various The Sage Colleges good amount of time reflect- 02/27: Men’s Lacrosse vs. individuals in our area who are Vassar College ing on what happened during lamenting the fact that they 02/28: Baseball vs. DeSales the game, which plays were can’t afford tickets to the big most important, which play- game. Howell is one of them. ers stepped up their game and “I would love to go,” said many more related items. Howell. “But the most I’d pay is There is an issue, however, $700.” that isn’t being given a lot of It’s safe to say that a good attention, an issue that doesn’t number of people in the New have anything to do with the York/New Jersey area will share game itself, but with the fans the same sentiments as Howell, that devoted their time and next year. There may be a silver money to it. The issue being lining for fans, though as resale referred to are the tickets ticket prices went down rough- themselves and how incred- ly 12 percent from last year’s ibly expensive they are. Of all Super Bowl and 2011’s ticket the pro sporting events in the prices were 10 percent lower U.S., the Super Bowl has the than Super Bowl LXV’s. Fans costliest tickets and package looking to go to next year’s deals currently. Super Bowl shouldn’t be too According to StubHub.com, optimistic about ticket prices, the average Super Bowl ticket though it’s hard to call it a defi- went for a whopping $3,195.14. nite trend, especially when you Even the cheapest ticket, which consider that prices are three was $1,776, was out of reach times as much they were a for even some of the most die- decade ago. hard NFL fans. That cost would They also need to remember have gotten you a seat in the that next year’s Super Bowl, uppermost reaches of the Su- being in the New York Metro per Dome, commonly referred area, could very well have

to as “the nosebleeds”. Illustration: Brigit Bauma an unprecedented demand s On top of the seating prices, urrounding it. High promi- you also have to factor in the nence almost always result in traveling and lodging costs to watch the big game live. Se- would rather watch it on TV higher prices. many people often endure. nior and Iota Phi Theta frat because of the price.” Hopefully, though, the tick- When talking to the average member Kyle Howell is among The exorbitant prices of Su- ets will be at an affordable rate football fan, it becomes clear those fans. per Bowl tickets are going to in the coming year. that ticket costs are a major “The tickets are too expen- become considerably more ap- hindrance to anyone who wants sive,” said Howell. “People parent to people in our area

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