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Volume XX, Issue 5 www.GothictimesNetwork.com May 3, 2010 Seniors – Scared to Graduate? By Joey Sforza Alternate Route program, a new “They [NJCU professors] give nial,” he said, pointing out that option for non-certified profes- you a good idea of what it takes to students must fulfill the univer- ew Jersey City Universi- sionals to obtain teacher certifi- hustle in different areas,” said sity’s mandates in both major and ty seniors expressed cations. Ben, a multi-instrumentalist ma- general studies areas (although Nmixed feelings over grad- “The “real” world is very dif- joring in music education. “They some classes can be waived). uating and advancing into their ferent from school life. [It] isn’t give you options, the reality that According to the Undergradu- respective fields in a survey con- an academic setting,” said Nas- you can be a jack of all trades.” ate Graduation Clearance office, ducted on April 13 and 14 by The tassja Torres, 23, the incumbent Other students maintained that an estimated 1092 seniors will Gothic Times. Senior Class President. “There is their classroom experiences graduate from NJCU this May, John Dunphy, 25, an English no one to tutor you. It can be in- should have been more interac- venturing into different disci- major from Kearny, says he “ab- timidating. I like NJCU. I got in- tive and demanding. plines and perhaps furthering solutely” fears the professional volved in my last years here, and “NJCU is a good school but their education. That’s notably world. “I just checked my bank I don’t want to move on.” doesn’t hold students up to the more than 2009’s graduating account; I’m in the red, and I still Although real-world fears caliber needed for the profession- class, with 1,038 alumni receiv- live with my parents. I encourage abounded, some seniors also felt al world,” said Martin Keane, 25, google.com ing degrees. Nonetheless, 2010 NJCU students to stay here as NJCU classes and professors a psychology major from Secau- graduates must also ready them- long as possible.” have equipped them with enough cus. “Most students take easy pro- must then complete the 'Intent To selves and confront the upcom- Fears over graduating and hav- knowledge and skill to masterful- fessors. I think it’s wrong that Graduate Card' in the Undergrad- ing life challenges last year’s ing to progress to the “real” world ly tackle the job-market. professors don’t have a problem uate Graduation Clearance office graduates faced. were often coupled with the un- “The teachers here have real ex- with students’ passivity. It’s real- in Hepburn Hall. From there, a “The seniors I’ve worked with derlying fears of finding work in perience and talk to you as if ly scary,” Keane added, noting potential graduate’s paperwork is are ready for the real world. an uncertain economy, living on you’re an adult,” said Leon that he has had several inspiring sent to his or her department They’re setting themselves up for one’s own and leaving school per- Williams, 26, a psychology ma- professors at NJCU, whose “un- chairs, where it is thoroughly re- success,” said Senior Class Pres- manently behind. jor from Long Island, New York. conventional teaching methods” viewed. If there is a problem, ad- ident, Nastassja Torres, adding, “I never had to pay rent before. “They did a good job laying a succeeded. visors will contact the senior. “Good luck to everyone who’s When you actually have respon- foundation,” adding that fearing In order to file for graduation, Professor Wessman of the Eng- graduating! I hope everything sibilities, the definition of ‘self- the real world “depends on your a senior must have at least 128 lish Department is surprised by they’ve learned at NJCU helps sufficient’ changes: I can buy my personality. There are a lot of job credits, a 2.0 GPA, 32 NJCU how many advisees disregard tak- them in their years to come.” Tor- own coffee but not pay my own resources out there that people credits, 36 major area credits ing their general studies require- res hopes to attend law school, as car payments,” explained Dun- aren’t aware of. I’m a very re- (some require more), and $25.00 ments (a total of 48 non-major well as work on her graduate de- phy, who is now enrolled in the silient person.” to cover processing fees. Seniors credits). “It’s as if they’re in de- gree after her May graduation. K-Building Challenges Handicapped NJCU Turns 80 By Rabiah Bhatti of the ramp. of money that hinders these proj- By Nadya Alvarado times its size. The campus now “By the next academic year we ects [accessible entrance into the has 26 buildings and has devel- he George Karnoutsos should have a handicap accessi- K-building],” said Jennings. ew Jersey City Universi- oped from on training program Building of Arts and Sci- ble entrance,” said Jennifer “It doesn’t have to be an auto- ty held the 80th Anniver- to about 32 undergraduate degree Tences in New Jersey City Aitken, Director of Project Men- mated door to be handicap ac- Nsary Celebration on major programs and 19 graduate University has state -of-the art tor in the Office of Specialized cessible, that’s really an upgrade campus to highlight the accom- programs. Our biggest achieve- technology, writing labs and even Services and a member of the on and it is not a requirement to plishments and growth of the ment has been the growth of the a dance hall, but does not pro- campus ADA committee. have necessarily the front door school. The festivity was held student body which went from vide a fully accessible entrance According to Aitken, the incli- accessible but as long as there is during the “Birthday Bash and 330 to about 10,000 students. for physically challenged facul- nation of the hill in front of the an accessible entrance present in Reunion Week,” April 17-25. “There were about 500 women ty and students. building is too steep to climb for the building it’s okay,” said “Its nice to have an event like and about 100 men because most “It’s an abomination how a new anyone who is physically chal- Kathy Monteiro, Project Direc- this and to see people you haven’t of the men did not go in for ele- building, Karnoutsos, doesn’t ful- lenged, the ADA Committee is tor of the West Campus Devel- seen in years. They should have mentary education,” said Jacklyn ly comply with ADA. I used to trying to have an accessible en- opment. more events like this,” said Sidoti Villano, alumna from the have a student in a wheelchair trance built to the side of the Despite having ramps to aid Sharon Young, an ’04 alumna. class of 1957. and it was truly tragic to see her building near the Gilligan Stu- physically challenged people, Since the school was first char- NJCU opened in 1929, as New have trouble getting into the dent Union Building. getting into the K. building, stu- tered in 1927, it has undergone building,” said Dr. Fran Moran, “If we can get this accessible dents with crutches or in a wheel drastic changes and expanded six Continued on page 2 Associate Professor of Political entrance for the Karnoutsos chair have trouble with opening Science. Building it will be our [ADA the doors to the structure. Section 504 of the Rehabilita- Committee] second major ac- “It’s very deflating to see some- tion Act of 1973 forbids discrim- complishment,” said Aitken. one dependent on others to open Making ‘SpaceJungle’ Music ination on the basis of an Since there have been budget a door for you when striving for By Rabiah Bhatti individual’s disability in schools cuts made, funding for projects independence,” said Darrell or colleges that receive federal to alleviate accessibility issues Wood, a History major, who has hear music in every- funding. Also, under Title II of on campus is being delayed. limited mobility in his legs and thing from people the Americans with Disabilities “In order to have a more acces- uses a Victory Scooter to move “Iwalking to the breeze Act of 1990, it strictly prohibits sible entrance there has to be across campus. blowing by. For me everyday discrimination predicated solely money in the budget but if I was Another student who sprained life is put to rhythm,” says the on one’s disability in public fa- asked today I’d call up a door her ankle is on crutches for the 6’2, curly haired New Jersey cilities. company and have it [automat- next four weeks. Jenny Hernan- City University senior, Kyle “I have a brother in a wheel ed door] done within 2 weeks,” dez, 20, International Business Ingram. chair so I’m very aware of hav- said Carmine Catrillo, Supervi- major, expressed her frustration The mere mention of the ing no access. Someone with sor of Facilities and Management with having difficulty opening word “music” transforms his crutches or in a wheel chair Department. the door because of its weight. Bob Marley-like grin into one would have tremendous trouble According to members of the “It’s horrible! Imagine trying that extends wide and etches and I feel we’re sending the ADA such as Amani Jennings, to get in like this,” said Hernan- deep into his face; as if sud- wrong message. We should hon- the reason for why Karnoutsos dez, pointing to her crutches and denly struck by a surge of en- or the spirit of the law,” said Dr. is not adequately accessible is sprained ankle. ergy and inspiration. Rosemary Fox Thurston, Chair- because the budget has a huge According to Monteiro, an ac- “I don’t know what I’d do person of the History Depart- toll on what projects are carried cessible entrance should be done without music, life would be ment. out. by September 2010. lifeless...music is a part of my Although the Karnoutsos “Possibly why things have been “There is a project between DNA,” he explained when Building, meets the ADA re- put behind is because the budg- Fries Hall, and they are going to asked about the importance quirement, in providing a ramp et is not looking any be creating a card access door,” music has in his life. for student’s with mobility im- better…there are a lot of accessi- said Monteiro. Kyle Ingram is currently pairments, there have been com- bility issues that need to be ad- Continued on page 4 plaints about the inaccessibility dressed and mainly it’s an issue Continued on page 4 Photo by staff Page 2 The Gothic Times May 3, 2010 NEWS Hip-Hop 101 with Jeff Chang By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory had been un- heard from Photos by Fatima terry, Jan Aguilos, Jennifer-Leigh oprihory and Jerica hayes eff Chang is a radical histori- before. Its Next Year's SGO E Board: Fatima Terry, Giselle Ojagir, Aurora Estevez, Veronica Garcia, an who tackles race relations, biggest failure Jeff Chang Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory, and Jerica Hayes Jstudent activism, political en- has been its in- gagement, and multiculturalism ability to transform the way we un- and presents his insights through derstand gender and sexuality. History! the lens of social responsibility. GT: How has visual art im- He is the author of Can’t Stop, pacted hip-hop's sociopolitical Won’t Stop and Total Chaos: The power? Art and Aesthetics of Hip Hop, as JC: Hip-hop has colorized NJCU Elects All-Female E-Board well as a founding editor of Col- American popular culture forev- By Jan Aguilos what I’m talking about,” Terry cause I believe that whatever we orLines magazine, a Senior Edi- er. It has made young people of insisted. “I’m not a bullsh****r. do in the office, we should bring tor/Director at Russell Simmons’ color visible in the pop culture. n April 7, students at I like to know everything about it outside,” Ojagir stated. “I’m 360HipHop.com, an American GT: What is the role of spo- New Jersey City Univer- the one topic.” not going to keep anything be- Book Award Winner, and a USA ken word and slam in this Osity elected a new Stu- The other winners of the SGO hind closed doors.” Ford Fellow in literature. The movement? dent Government Organization Election were Giselle Ojagir for Veronica Garcia was elected to Utne reader also named him as JC: Spoken word and slam po- (SGO) Executive Board. The Executive Vice-President, Auro- be next year’s VP of Internal Af- one of “50 Visionaries Who Are etry are traditions that have con- votes were held in room 125 of ra Estevez for VP of Finance and fairs and is the sister of Caroli- Changing Your World.” For more tinued for generations, but the Michael Gilligan Student Administration, Veronica Garcia na Garcia, current VP of Student information on his impact on pol- hip-hop has poured new life into Union Building (GSUB). In a for VP of Internal Affairs, Jen- Activities. She doesn’t hold the itics, hip-hop, and contemporary both for new generations. Rap and first for the SGO, an all-female nifer-Leigh Oprihory for VP of current Executive Board to a culture as we know it, visit his spoken word together have Executive Board was voted in, Public Information, and Jerica high esteem but says that she has website at www.cantstop- changed the way we hear lan- and they will serve as for the Ac- Hayes for VP of Student Activi- learned from their experiences. wontstop.com. In the meantime, guage. ademic year of 2010-2011. Pres- ties. “Without bashing them too check out our interview with him GT: How can the activist en- idents for the Senior Class and Prior to being elected for their much, I’ve learned not to be about hip-hop, college activism, ergy at the core of Can’t Stop, Sophomore Class were also positions, the six women stressed complacent,” she stressed. The and his current play list. If this Won’t Stop be translated into elected. transparency in decision-mak- E-Board right now doesn’t real- doesn’t make you reevaluate your tangible progress on college Shaunette Ruffin-Moody, the ing, clarity in explaining issues ly handle the issues that students perspective on music and culture, campuses? SGO office manager, confirmed and reaching out to students who really care about. They’re more we assure you, nothing will. JC: The book is merely a mirror that the students voted in the first are unaware of what the SGO concerned with what the admin- to a generation of those who have female SGO President in 11 does. istration wants than what the stu- Gothic Times: Why hip-hop? been raising their fists. I hope that years with Fatima Terry. Ruffin- “One of the biggest problems dents really want.” Jeff Chang: I think hip-hop is it can inspire young people to rec- Moody answers phone calls for with the Student Government For the past academic year, one of the most important social, ognize that they are part of a con- the SGO and receives documents this year is that it’s a clique,” at- SGO Student Council meetings cultural, and arts movements of tinuity of struggle and of creation, from clubs and organizations. tested Rebecca Ennis, a 24-year- have been held bi-weekly on the past 30 years. And it's hidden and that they have within them all There are six members of the old Art major from Bergenfield Mondays at 3 PM. They were in plain sight; so often we regard that it takes to define and meet the SGO Executive Board. The Ex- who also serves as the VP of the open to the public, yet many stu- it as less than it is—something to challenges of their own time. ecutive Board works with the Senior Class. “And a lot of them dents at NJCU don’t know much dance to, perhaps, or something GT: In your opinion, is the Student Council to allocate mon- don’t even like me because I’m about the SGO and the Student to scapegoat. But think about process by which hip-hop has ey to student clubs and organi- not part of the clique.” Council. Junot Diaz winning the Pulitzer. transformed into a materialis- zations. Executive Board officers Members of the Student Coun- “A lot of my friends, and even "Oscar Wao" could not have been tic and/or exploitative entity ir- from the clubs and organizations cil have been displeased with the family members, [at NJCU] we written without hip-hop to create reversible? If not, what can be make up the Student Council and lack of transparency from the just basically go to class,” said its context. Or think of Sarah done? committees. SGO Executive Board. As re- Lorenz Los Banos, a 21-year-old Jones or Mos Def on Broadway. JC: You can't put the genie back Fatima Terry, a 22-year-old ported on the Gothic Times web- junior majoring in Finance from GT: If you could only preserve in the bottle. But you can take Psychology major from Kearny site in April, Student Council Jersey City. “We go in and out a single moment from hip-hop what inspires you and network and senior, was ecstatic about the members were upset when the and that’s it. And many of us are history for future generations with those who inspire you and results. current SGO Executive Board actually unaware of the Student to observe and learn from, what continue to build a movement. At “By the student body voting all tried to oust Carolina Garcia, the Government Organization.” would it be and why? different points in hip-hop histo- women this is one of the biggest current VP of Student Activities. Like her fellow future E-Board JC: Tough question. I would ry, we thought the solution was to surprises in my life,” Terry said. Asheenia Johnson, President of members, Veronica Garcia plans want future generations to under- take over the mainstream. But we “We, the community at NJCU, the Black Freedom Society, sent on utilizing her position and the stand its genesis in the Bronx as a know now with hindsight that the we’re ready for something dif- a letter chastising the SGO for Internal Affairs Committee way for local neighborhoods to test is what happens when the ferent.” trying to oust an E-Board mem- which she chairs to close the gap have fun, and that only 100-200 mainstream doesn't care or has Cory Spencer, a 21-year old ber without involving the Coun- between the student body and the people were there at the begin- moved in a different direction. Computer Science major from cil in the decision-making. SGO. ning. The lesson is that it doesn't Can the movement continue then? Jersey City and current SGO Giselle Ojagir, a 20-year-old “We’re going to have com- matter where you're from, or how Along with maintaining a healthy President, was confident in his Health Science major and Jun- plaint boxes in any building and many of you are there at the start, critique of exploitation, we need new successor. ior from Jersey City, addressed any department here on campus you too can change the world. to “She has good composure,” he such mistrust between the Stu- just to have a lot of student in- GT: What do you view as hip- GT: What’s on your current asserted. “When issues hit her, dent Council members and the put,” Garcia promised. “Why hop’s biggest triumph in the playlist? she doesn’t panic. She finds a Executive Board. not have the whole student body past 10 years? Its biggest fail- JC: Jay Electronica. Erykah logical way to go about the situ- “I have a lot of integrity and I have some type of input in what ure? Badu. Four Tet. Mulatu Astatke. ation and she handles it.” feel that I’m going to bring a lot the whole student population JC: Its biggest triumph is giving Eagerly anticipating the new MIA “In my work, I like to know of ethical values to this [job] be- wants.” voice to millions of people who album.

stories about life within the county’s food stamp and welfare school and also talk about office as a clerk; I [also] work on NJCU Turns 80 their achievements after grad- the side as a photographer for the uation. There were retired Jersey Journal,” said Richard J. Continued from page 1 volleyball and both men and teachers, veterans, journalists, McCormack, English major, class women’s soccer, and reunions and alumni that came back of 1982 Jersey Normal School and of students, faculty, staff, and and now work for the univer- This is the first year in which evolved into a higher learning in- alumni. sity. NJCU has held a reunion in the stitute. From New Jersey State The Birthday Bash took “History was my major. I school. Teachers College in 1939 to Jer- place in the Michael Gilligan played baseball for college “It’s special because I have been sey State College in 1958 and Student Union building on and took special education my working here for 37 years. I have now presently New Jersey City April 24 and with sold out junior year and jammed my seen the university grow and University in 1998. tickets the event has been credits my senior year,” said prosper and I am very grateful I This week’s celebration includ- hailed as a success. Tommy Metzner, 1977 grad- am here during this particular pe- ed a series of events. The musi- “This special because it’s the was on NJCU’s board of trustees. uate, and a Marine veteran. riod,” said NJCU President Car- cals and theater performances like 80th. I can’t remember an affair The Athletic complex was named With a variety of food and los Hernandez Symphony of Winds and Percus- being this well attended,” said after him. drinks, many shared their stories “You don’t celebrate the 80th sion Concert, the exhibition From Carmela Moore wife of John J. “This school gave my husband and reminisced about their good all the time, it’s once in a life time Greenhouse to Campus, Lectures Moore. his start in life. It means every- times here at the college. and it is very special to us. I’m with a special appearance by Jeff Moore, ’56 alumnus, was a pho- thing to him,” added Moore. “Working for the Gothic Times just very grateful that I am the Chang, Student Spring festivals, tographer for the yearbook. He During the Birthday Bash, was fun, it was interesting. I ma- president during this celebration conferences like Open House, went on to receive a law degree alumni from multiple generations jored in English with a concen- and I look forward to the future,” Athletic events such as women’s from New York University and came to celebrate and share their tration in writing. I work for the added Hernandez. May 3, 2010 The Gothic Times Page 3 NEWS HHHH Gothic Times Exclusive HHHH Hearing Out a Hobo

By Joey Sforza University, where eighteen- wheelers wouldn’t stop for a ba- hen I dropped Larry by in a carriage. off, a 6-inch blade “I love Larry. He used to check Wslipped out of his pock- my car and give me advice every et on to my car’s passenger seat. morning on my way to work Here I was, after hours of con- about ten years ago,” said Lucy versation, unsure of this man’s Rovetto, a long-time Jersey City reaction to nearly losing his resident, whose appreciation, ac- weapon, which he uses “for pro- cording to Larry, he sees so sel- tection.” I grabbed it and handed dom. it over, heeding his warning about “People think you’re worthless, homelessness: “Never say nev- a piece of [expletive]. People er.” think I’m gonna rob them, car Larry’s life is irrepressibly jack them,” Larry said of the driv- twisted: endlessly scrounging for ers who swish by his daily inter- grub, mooching for copper Lin- section. colns and guarding his skin –– “I don’t ask people for money. even his reputation. I say hello, good morning, good- Larry James Adams, a 59-year- bye. I don’t think I [should] have old Jersey City panhandler at to ask.” Larry, whose salt-and- about 5’8”, is an exception to his pepper beard and glossy-red eyes misfortune, though, and finds speak of a grizzled life, believes contentment in an often-mocked that invading a driver’s space is lifestyle through contemplation, wrong. And if by chance he los- diehard ambitions and social cri- es a generous patron due to a sud- tique. denly green light, he doesn’t pine, Photos by staff “The less you have, the less you since “You can’t miss something have to worry about,” the slen- you never had.” der father of four said, “I had so The once traveling drummer much pressure with the jobs, and entrepreneur has a consistent wife, kids, cars and house. I’m enough group of givers to sup- happy. There’s less pressure.” port his daily expenses. Larry Larry first married in 1976 but spends at least $30 every day and divorced 3 years later. He and his must consume food immediate- second wife were married for 12 ly, since he has no way of pre- years until their divorce in 1992. serving groceries. He left their home in Norfolk, Using a rusted mountain bike, Virginia, to come back to New Larry, in scarred blue jeans, a Jersey, where, for thirteen years, ripped jacket and a small book he’s been homeless, usually and bag, rides to and from his aban- cheerfully hoping commuters will doned six-unit apartment build- spot him some cash at his main ing, where he lives, to his intersection of Route 440 and intersection four-to-eight times Communipaw Avenue, with a re- everyday, focusing his time on al-estate sign on the back of the highest traffic hours –– 6:00 which Larry inscribed in thick, to 8:00 am, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, dark marker, “HI, I’M LARRY. and anytime between 3:00 to 7:00 HOMELESS, HUNGRY, DRUG pm –– where droves of drivers and ALCOHOL FREE.” have gotten to know him. Larry James Adams at his usual spot on Rte. 440 Growing up with a single moth- “He’s been around for years and er in the Dayton Street Projects never bothers anybody. He al- of Newark, New Jersey, Larry ways says hello, happy holidays,” claims to have learned many les- Officer Tim Destasio of the Jer- sons through the years: “Life is sey City Police Department said. “He’s been around for years and never bothers anybody. life. You live until you die. It The nearby Exxon’s gas atten- He always says hello, happy holidays,” doesn’t owe me anything.” He dant feels differently: “He’s added that he’s proud of himself crazy. Gets in trouble with the po- Officer Tim Destasio and his God-given intelligence. lice every day and stays in the Jersey City Police Department After high school, Larry start- bathroom for two-to-three hours ed his own brick-laying business a day.” with a friend while working for “For at least ten years, I’ve been for Larry to cope with his past Double Cheeseburger in our qui- I sure did listen to Larry, to General Motors. With both jobs, harassed by police every single and relax in his present. et booth. “I’m not greedy. I can’t every word. The fervor and sin- he was able to keep his own day of my life. Me, I’m an easy Larry frankly admitted the understand how big-pocket busi- cerity with which he spoke apartment and car. His business target,” said Larry, who also feels cause of his homelessness and nessmen with 80 billion dollars echoed in my ears, however out- failed because he had no time, he the police should focus more on biggest regret of his life is “that I want more,” he reasoned, adding landish his convictions may have said, because he was “chasing locking up “murderers and started using drugs, not because it that, “After I get where I get, I’ll seemed. Perhaps I should have girls all my life. As long as I have rapists.” put me on the street, but because give it all away. I want it for so- kept his knife. If his aspirations breathe in my body, I’ll continue He has rare conflicts with other it separated me from my family.” ciety.” soar, it might be worth something to chase them.” street-dwellers and “fear[s] noth- His father introduced him to the One day, Larry wants to open a one day: During his youth, he claims to ing but God,” since “God is God. lifestyle sometime after high youth center with the money his “The day is gonna come! when have traveled as a drummer with When you get to a certain age, school: “He thought it was a good corporation makes on his three people will remember my name, several bands, including The Es- you stop fearing, even [evil] spir- idea for even his son to get high. inventions (which he didn’t share my contribution to society, not corts. His preferred music is the its,” he said. My dad and I were close. He was because they’re not patented yet). for my own self-glory. I’ve got a “old school R&B of the 70’s and When he can, Larry loves easy to talk to. He never chastised He said that he wants underpriv- good plan and gotta implement 80’s, like Maze; Earth, Wind and “playing with people’s minds” me because of [drugs].” ileged kids to stop hustling for it. I believe with all my heart and Fire.” He made a point in saying, who think he’s stupid, since he Larry now strives to complete things as a useless Lexus. soul, with God’s help, it’ll hap- “I don’t appreciate rap because it learned much about psychology nobler, million-dollar aspirations, “I want to teach kids how to bet- pen!” doesn’t have the artistry I’m ac- in cosmetology school, he said. unlike certain others: the busi- ter manage their life. It [his vi- According to the 2000 census, customed to.” One time, after a driver asked him nessmen who “always want sion] will be worldwide, not 18.6 percent of Jersey City’s pop- Without an iPod, or even a cas- where he stashes his cash, he more” and those “politicians who nationwide. I’m reaching for the ulation (240,055 people) lives be- sette player, Larry can’t feel the whispered to him, “Hey, come are big-pocket [expletive].” sky,” he said, while shifting his low the poverty line. The rhythms of his beloved music; in- close. See that bush over there. “I have three inventions I’ve hands passionately about. “To homeless are in the unrecognized stead, he gropes with the thun- Under it, there’s a hole.” A few been working on for five years, I me, things I say make sense. category below that, one in which derous movement of hundreds of hours after this, he saw that driv- want to write a book and own my Somebody has to listen to what I people don’t have the minimum cars daily at his intersection about er looking under that bush. own corporation,” he said, tak- say. If I had the power, I could necessary income to achieve an two miles from New Jersey City Humor, it seems, is a great way ing his last bite of Burger King’s change everything around.” adequate standard of living. Page 4 The Gothic Times May 3, 2010 EDITORIAL Resilient NJCU Students Poised To Succeed Despite Tough Times 2009-2010 Editorial Board Members Editors-in-Chief ...... Felix Alarcon To the graduating class of 2010 candidates will increase compe- to rising costs.” ...... Juan Bustos we salute your efforts. We imag- tition for jobs. Tuition is always As a New Jersey City Universi- Opinion Editor ...... Michael Palomino ine that for most, it has not been on the rise and student debt will ty graduate you’re more prepared Entertainment Editor...... Mohammad Hassan an easy journey. Exams, dead- increase as well. than you think. Graduating now Lifestyle ...... Zeba Blay lines, and tuition fees have It may not be the best of times is the best thing, contrary to pop- Arts Editor ...... Abdoulaye Camara stressed us all. The climate in but it certainly isn’t the worse. ular thought. Our gritty nature, Assistant News Editor...... Jan Aguilos where we’re beginning our ca- The NYT’s Freakonomic Blog one that is acquired through the Advisor ...... Dr. James Broderick reers isn’t exactly clear. says, “students have been slower hustle and bustle of being in Jer- GSUB, 2039 Kennedy Blvd, Room 301 The economy remains fragile and slower to finish college over sey City gives us the edge. We Jersey City, NJ 07305 and the employment rate has the past 30 years. A new work- don’t have the acres of courtyards 201-200-3575 shown some improvement but not ing paper by John Bound, to serve as a buffer to crime and [email protected] enough to quell our concerns. Michael F. Lovenheim, and Sarah any other adversities. 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The au- something that can never be tak- subject to the review of The Gothic Times editor. All opinions more graduates into the job mar- thors also found that students are en away, unlike a home, car or a expressed on the opinion Page, and those held by advertisers, are ket. The flood of highly qualified working more hours in response job. not necessarily those of The Gothic Times. Making ‘SpaceJungle’ Music this paper is printed on recycled content newspaper. Continued from page 1 younger sister Bianca Ingram, 20, drums, his cousin Sherman Mar- is a singer and lyricist for her up- shall tagged his music as “Space- pursuing a B.A. in Media Arts at coming album, Linguistics. Jungle”. Editorial Cartoon NJCU, plays the guard position “My family’s great! We stick to- “I believe in individualism and for NJCU’s basketball team, the gether and we’re all creative…it’s finding out who you are through Gothic Knights, writes and com- like music can break out at any- individualistic style” explains In- poses music, freestyles and sings, time,” Ingram said, “My mom was gram about the style of his music. meditates, writes poetry and cre- one of the biggest influences be- Previously, Ingram has worked ates music videos and films. cause she made learning fun by with rappers Nate Natale, B. Ar- “He’s very open minded and reading to me and opening my sin and Money Carsin. He was al- free-spirited. I believe his talent mind to a lot of different subjects so the vocalist for the remix to for seeing the aesthetic aspect in and she expanded my apprecia- “White Lines”, generated the mu- everything that surrounds us tion for learning…she basically sic to songs “Bye Bye Blue Sky” makes him an exceptional artist,” taught me how to learn.” and “The Prodigy” and produced says Sidra Hassan, 22, Account- Introduced to the world of his sister’s single “Into to My ing and Art major at NJCU. melodies and harmony by his fa- Life”. Currently, he is working Kyle Ingram’s artistic vision cap- ther and to literature by his moth- with his sister Bianca Ingram on tures not only the minutest sounds er at a very young age, Ingram’s her debut album, Linguistics, with looming around him but to him music is explorative, rich in tex- mostly writing the music and co- music has a profound meaning ture and form because it works to writing some of the songs on the that extends beyond being a form intermingle all genres in order to album. Recently, he took part in of pleasure for one’s ears. In- create a category unto itself. NJCU’s play, “Trojan Women”, gram’s craze for art, films, music, “Somehow my music sounds playing the role of a guard. Ingram poetry, philosophy makes him the like tribal beats and the atmos- is also creating a documentary “Renaissance Man” he said he al- pheric pads create airy sensations film on his parents called “Pass- ways desired to be. that make you feel like you’re ing of the Crown” and is simulta- “Music is a way of expressing floating,” Ingram describes his neously working on two different my search for the truth in every- music, “It’s not about genre it’s albums. One album being of a day life…art is my expression” about sound…electronica, acid techno nature titled “Wait I Have said Ingram. jazz, hip/hop, r &b and blues, I the Wrong Shoes On” and the oth- Ingram grew up in Voorhees, want to meld them together in my er being a compilation of South Jersey and attended music…the idea is to produce freestyles called “The Void.” Voorhees Middle School, Bishop something new and that lasts for- Juggling a busy schedule be- Eustace School and Winslow ever but at the same time can be tween classes, basketball and be- Township High School. He be- easily identified as my work” said ing immersed in various music Cartoon by Rabiah Bhatti longs to a family of artists, his fa- Ingram. and film projects, Kyle Ingram is ther, Butch Ingram produces and Mainly, Ingram’s equipment successfully finishing his under- writes the music for his own in- consists of a Yamaha MPC and graduate career in May 2010. Be- dependent labels, his mother other analog keyboards in combi- ing the true renaissance man he is, answer for why it hasn’t been Sharon Ingram is a fervent femi- nation with Logic 8. Unable to cat- Ingram says he can’t wait to grad- K Building done,” said Monteiro. nist previously holding the title of egorize Kyle Ingram’s intense and uate and dive deeper into making The Karnoutsos building Miss Black America 1980 and unique use of percussion and music and spending time in the Continued from page 1 stands six-stories tall, contain- one place he feels is his soul’s ing 14 classrooms, 10 computer shelter; his studio back home. The project for acquiring an labs and houses nine depart- Both enlightening and humor- accessible entrance will not be ments and the Office of the Dean The Gothic Times wants you! ous, Kyle Ingram is an energetic fully accessible because students of Arts and Sciences. 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Become a friend of The Gothic Times by visiting asked to reveal the secrete to his part of the [floor plans] but if our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/gothictimes constant state of tranquility. they didn’t do it, I really can’t May 3, 2010 The Gothic Times Page 5 GOTHIC GUIDE Have You Met Your Mother? Top 10 Classes to (The Gothic Guide to Going Green) Take In the FALL By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory, as the main propellant for green the Gothic Guru awareness and activism. Start a By Allison Lozada green-themed open-mic or round- Dear NJCU Students, table discussion. If you need ideas, e all remember those last few days of summer: the his is a public service an- look to people who’ve done it be- butterflies kick in, what will I wear, who will I see, nouncement on behalf of fore. Great examples are Youth Wwhat professors are going to switch last minute, and Tthe Gothic Times to inform Speaks (www.youthspeaks.org), of course “God, I hope this semester goes fast!” Well, a good you that, even if you’ve never had the San Francisco youth poetry semester starts off with choosing the right classes. woman trouble before, you do nonprofit that hosts the annual Choosing classes may not be as simple as some people make now. It has to do with a certain la- Brave New Voices Speaks Green it out to be. After asking a few students about classes they dy in your life, and, no, I am not Slam, and the U.S. Greenbuild would recommended, I have narrowed down 10 classes, one talking about your ex-girlfriend. Conference (usgbc.org), an annu- from each major. Her name is Gaea, and, if it does- al summit on green initiatives in 1. Strings Method. We all see those poor zombies walking n’t sound too familiar, it’s proba- Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory the fields of architecture and tech- around; you can find most of them in Rossey practicing or in bly because you know her best as nology. Hepburn performing a recital. I’m talking about the music Mother Earth. She isn’t too hap- months, turn off the AC when you Do Your Homework! Don’t just major. I give them plenty of respect because I never knew py, either, most likely because you know that no one’s in the house to take our word for it- learn about how hard being a music major can be until recently. Lynette haven’t been returning her calls feel it. the issues at hand. Visit your lo- Ford, 20, said “Strings Method is fun to learn.” So, for all lately. If you’ve been waiting on Sharing is Caring - Reduce cal library (or search engine) and those aspiring musicians, strum your way into Strings Method. her voicemails, then you’ve been your carbon footprint by cutting get started on your own investiga- looking in the wrong place. Gaea’s down on the air pollution you cre- tion. Make the Green Movement 2. Cell Biology. Science isn’t my choice of major, but yes, the kind of woman who doesn’t ate while driving. Walk, bicycle, personal. If you need inspiration, there are plenty of them on campus. Chris Bolger, 22, recom- have the patience for phone lines; rollerblade, or skateboard (the the websites for the Surfrider mended Cell Bio because “[Cell Bio] is like the weed-out she prefers to deal in hurricanes choice is yours, although I’d only Foundation (surfrider.org) and the class. If you can’t do good in that class, then you won’t do and earthquakes, in UV radiation recommend the first for the verti- Sundance Foundation good anywhere as a biologist.” and ozone layers. I don’t know cally unstable) whenever possible. (sundance.org) are two of my fa- 3. Criminal Law. It’s hard to come on campus and not meet about you, but I, personally, think Also, don’t forget to take advan- vorite places to start. at least one person who isn’t a criminal justice major. They it’s time we get back to her, before tage of NJCU’s urban setting, and Be Expressive - If you are an are everywhere! Jessica Irizarry, 21, said Criminal Law should it’s too late. utilize public transportation such artist of any kind, take the time to be taken because “it’s all in one. Everything you need to know, Hence, I’m proud to present The as buses, light rails, subways, and make a green statement with your you’ll get it though Criminal Law.” Gothic Guide to Going Green, ten trains whenever possible. If you work. Remix the issue in any way 4. Intro to Early Childhood. NJCU is known for its pop- quick tips to making your every- absolutely, positively HAVE to you see fit to your personal per- ularity in Education and was even called State Teachers Col- day a little more eco-friendly. drive, carpool it. Road trips are un- spective or voice, and let your con- lege at Jersey City back in 1935. Kelsey O’ Donnell, 22, Pry Before You Buy - As Amer- deniably awesome, and even the victions shine through for the recommended not just one, but in fact two classes that must icans, we undoubtedly live in a shortest ones provide great oppor- world to see. be taken at the same time. consumer culture. While the glitz tunities to have a laugh or two with Lobby for Change - Write let- Intro to Early Childhood “teaches the basics of what you and glamour of media and adver- friends and coworkers. ters to your local politicians to lob- need to know,” said Kelsey, but along with this class, you tising may make us crave the lat- Recycle! Okay, so this might by for environmental legislation must take another class as well… est fashion, technology, and beauty seem like the obvious one, but in your area. To find contact in- products, it can also distract us when was the last time you actual- formation for your state senators, a. Field Work 1. is also an Education class. Kelsey went from the real story behind how ly took the time to bring your check out senate.gov. To write to on to say “You’re assigned to go into schools and observe, these products came to be. Web- glass, paper, and plastic products your local congressman, visit rather than just thrown into teaching a class.” This seems like sites like the National Geograph- to a recycling bin? It takes 10 min- writerep.house.gov, and use the a great idea for those curious about teaching but do not have ic Green Guide (thegreenguide. utes, and makes a lifetime of dif- drop down menu to find your dis- the confidence. Here, you can practice what you learned in com), The Good Guide ference. If you don’t know where trict’s representative. Finally, to Intro to Early Childhood and watch other teachers apply the (goodguide.com), and Green Peo- to go, you can visit earth911.com get in touch with your mayor and methods. ple (www.greenpeople. org) even for recycling tips and tricks and a city council, check online or look 6. Workshop Narrative. Frank Wilson, 24, recommended do the work for you, outlining the recycling center locator to find a in the phonebook for your local a few classes but Workshop Narrative seemed to have caught best in eco-friendly products from drop-off site near you. city hall’s information and meet- his attention the most. “I learned new tricks… writing skills, health and beauty items to pet food Wear It! The green movement ing schedules, and be present un- what to do and what not to do and how to write a good narra- and grooming products. doesn’t end with your energy and til being green becomes relevant tive,” said Wilson. It’s hard to narrow down one great Eng- Unplug with Love - Simultane- water consumption or recycling again. lish class because so many of them are fun and entertaining, ously cut down on electric bills habits. More and more designers Spread the Word - Yes, it’s true- you almost forget that you’re in a class. and energy consumption by un- and brands are exploring oppor- one person CAN change the 7. Computer Science 101. Now, don’t run away, this may plugging electronic devices and tunities for green fashions, utiliz- world. However, the process is a seem a little scary, but if you’re a hard worker such as Nirav chargers that aren’t in use. Keep- ing either organic or recycled lot faster and easier with help, so Patel, 22, you’ll get through it! Nirav said, “Computer Sci- ing things plugged in (unless they fabrics, textiles, and materials in make your own Green team. Get ence 101 is the easiest but hardest,” at the time same. It’s a are in a power strip with an on/off order to incorporate a green mind- friends, coworkers, family mem- beginner’s class and after you’ve survived this class, there’s button) will continue to use up en- set into the world’s closets. To find bers, and even local activists and nowhere else to go but up. ergy, even if you aren’t using those more information on green fash- politicians together and collabo- Classes become a lot harder, but of the hardest, Computer devices at the given moment. By ion, check out ecofashionworld. rate for environmental change. It’s Science 101 is the easiest. WARNING: NOT RECOMMEND- the same token, remember to turn com. as easy as a simple phone call, ED FOR SLACKERS!! You have been warned. out the lights in rooms when you Speak Out! When all else fails Facebook message, or email, so aren’t in them, and, in the summer (or, if it doesn’t), use your voice there’s no excuse. 8. Physics 101. Nirav is also majoring in Physics and had the same to say about this major as well. Physics 101 goes in the same category as Computer Science 101. “[Physics 101] is a little hard but easy compared to the rest,” said Nirav. 9. Problem Solving and Calculus I. For all you math lov- ing fanatics, God Speed! Someone has to be excellent in Math and it definitely won’t be me! This is the reason I am a re- porter and have to repeat Algebra for College. Tracy Goy- cochea, 20, recommended about three classes. I couldn’t decide which one would be the most important so I narrowed it to two classes. a. Problem Solving because they are “math riddles,” said Tracy. And Calculus I because it’s “necessary to progress to harder things,” she added. 10. Personality Theory. This was the first class Elyse Boud, 21, Psychology major, mentioned when asked which class she would recommend; she said “[Personality Theory] is in- teresting and a challenging class.”

Still having trouble choosing which classes to take? Make sure you contact your advisor and register early. For undeclared majors head to Vodra Hall and schedule an appointment. Remember all the good classes get filled up fast, so hop on that computer, get off Facebook, and reg- ister for classes! Page 6 The Gothic Times May 3, 2010 OPINION Let’s Strengthen Gun Control Reach for the Stars:

By Alberto Arias A message from one senior to another By Nicole Irene Sanchez ies. The list doesn’t end there; arlier this month a Jersey there are several other programs City couple, Michael I recently had an interesting that are available to students that EMuchiaki, 27, and Nia conversation with the chairper- can be located on the NJCU web- Haqq, 25 were shot and killed out- son of the Psychology department site. NJCU understands the im- side their home, after their en- at NJCU (Dr. David Hallerman) portance of flexibility and gagement party. Heinous acts like and he gave me advice that will affordability. Night classes are this tragically plague urban areas shape my decisions for the rest available for individuals who in Jersey City. Illegal gun sales of my life. He told me to reach have full time jobs. For students flourish due to several state regu- for more and never settle for less. who need a change of environ- lations on firearms; there is no So I have decided to share this vi- ment, other universities offer the federal limitation on the number tal information with other NJCU same convenient options as of guns that an individual may seniors…let graduation become NJCU does. You just have to purchase at any one time. Now, a stepping stone to something look for the school that is right was repealed by the Appellate City ranks as the 61st most dan- imagine if there were no gun con- greater. Life is what you make of for you. Graduate school does- Court. Most pro gun advocates, gerous city out of 354 cities in the trol laws. Even with the New Jer- it and you should never doubt n’t have to become another bur- NRA members, and gun enthusi- United States. Are these laws go- sey One Handgun a Month Law your abilities. Have you consid- den; it can be enticing, beneficial asts are not from the troubled in- ing to stop the problem complete- in place, tragedies like these are ered graduate school? Have you and an overall success but you ner city areas where gun ly? No, but they will certainly still occurring. So are these stricter pondered the possibility of adding have to really want it. homicides are a reality. In 2009, lower the statistics. It’s a vital at- gun laws commendable? You the title Doctor to your name? It The GRE or Graduate Record Former New Jersey Governor tempt that might save lives. can’t put a price on a human life can happen but you have to make Examination is something that John Corzine followed suit when Change is good! Senator Sandra but you can buy a desert eagle for it happen. Take intuitive and be- every college student should look he passed state legislation which Bolden Cunningham, whose dis- about $500 on the street. This law come the boss of your life. into even if they are unsure about limits the purchase of more than trict includes parts of Jersey City, aims to stop “straw” purchasing, Four years of listening to lec- going to graduate school. Many one gun per month. This law tar- said “We really have to try to rem- which is the buying large amounts tures, cramming for exams and graduate programs require that a gets the purchase, use, and avail- edy this situation with guns on the of firearms and illegally selling writing endless papers may seem student take the GRE in the ap- ability of illegal firearms in New streets in our urban areas; we them to people without gun li- like enough work for many stu- plication process. The GRE eval- Jersey. know that the bill is not going to censes and convicted felons. State dents, but why stop there? Why uates a student’s verbal, As it rightfully should, the One remedy the situation completely. officials are taking proactive not go to graduate school? All of quantitative and analytical writing Handgun a Month Law targets the A lot of people get guns from out measures such as implementing the hard work that was put into abilities. Some schools may even purchase, use, and the availabili- of state, but we have to do some- and improving new gun control achieving a Bachelor’s degree require that a student take the ty of illegal firearms in New Jer- thing to show these people that laws to combat this dilemma. can now contribute towards Subject Test which measures the sey. This puts a stop on the sales we are serious about protecting New Jersey already has a number achieving a Master’s degree and student’s knowledge of psycho- of street dealers selling weapons our citizens.” of gun control laws, including a maybe even a Doctorate. The on- logical concepts that are crucial from the back of their trunks. This It’s a necessary attempt to con- ban on semi-automatic assault ri- ly thing standing in your way is to graduate study. Although, makes it more difficult for indi- serve an individual’s life. Policy fles, waiting periods, licensing re- you! some graduate programs do not viduals to purchase guns for vio- makers remain optimistic and quirements and limitations on The value of a Bachelor’s de- require that the GRE be taken, it lent purposes. The influx of illegal hopefully their efforts can control large ammunition magazines. gree is no longer what it used to is important for the sake of leav- firearms has taken advantage of the flow of guns. These gun con- This is a step in the right direc- be. Critics argue that in today’s ing one’s options open. Students the Constitution and has lead to trol laws will gradually give res- tion. We need to not walk but run society a Bachelor of Arts or may inquire about the GRE at the many tragic events in urban cities idents security and can live in a towards more comprehensive gun Bachelor of Science is the equiv- University Advisement Center in like Jersey City. In 2003, thirty- safer metropolis. On April 26 a legislation in this state. alent of having a high school Vodra Hall, Room 101. five murders were committed in vigil celebrating the lives of Mike In 2006, Former Jersey City diploma. Twenty years ago hav- An advanced degree is only for New Jersey and twenty-four of and Nia was held outside of the Mayor Jeremiah T. Healy signed ing a college degree was often students who know exactly what those took place in Jersey City Guarini Library. Tragic incidents into, Jersey City legislation, sim- praised but its value has de- they want to do with the career alone. According to a survey done like these remind us how vital ilar to the one Handgun a Month creased over time and the new that they’ve chosen to pursue. A by the independent research firm these gun control laws are to the law. This was opposed by the Na- generation is expected to be the graduate program is much more Morgan Quitno Press, Jersey community. tional Rifle Association (NRA) it best, nothing less. intense and demanding than an Graduates will be entering into undergraduate program. Contin- the worst labor market in at least uing studies is also very costly. 25 years, come graduation day. Most graduate schools are twice Healthy Food Hunting on Campus What is the rush? In 1998, ac- the amount of undergraduate By Patrick Jarkowsky cording to the U.S. Census Bu- schools. However, financial aid reau, the average worker with a and loans are available for stu- here is an old English Master’s degree earned about dents who qualify. Students al- proverbs that warns, “don’t $11, 000 more each year than so need to take into consideration Tdig your grave with your those with a Bachelor’s degree that sometimes an advanced de- knife and fork.” Unfortunately, and those who achieved a Doc- gree can hurt them, especially many Americans are doing just torate earned about $35, 000 when they do not have job expe- that. more than those with a Bache- rience. If you are not sure about Over the past decade, diabetes lor’s degree. Statistics have what your future looks like than rates have skyrocketed in both changed since 1998 but the fact take the time to add work experi- adults and children. UnitedHealth of earning more yearly with an ence to your resume. Yes, there Group, one of the nations largest advanced degree remains consis- are negatives to pursuing an ad- insurers estimates that 44 cents out tent. Although it may take years vanced degree but only if you do of every dollar the company for the economy to see the light not take the experience serious- spends on treatment goes towards again and students may feel like ly. In such cases, you will be diabetes care. adding more debt to the already wasting both your time and your Cardiovascular disease is also on existing hole in their pockets to money. Anything worth fighting the rise and is currently the num- be idiotic; why not wait out this for is never easy to achieve but it ber one cause of death for Amer- a scary sight. But even if you’re veggie sandwich. storm in a classroom? can be done. icans. The obvious link between brave, realize that most bulk soups The Salad Bar: People always Many employers want people Reaching your full potential is- these two devastating illnesses is are loaded with sodium, fat, and assume that salad is healthy, but with higher degrees, some may n’t an easy task. Yes, graduate obesity. artificial flavor enhancers. when you add processed deli even look for the highest degree. school is another expense that When considering the contribut- Tex-Mex: Some of the most un- meats, processed cheese, and fat- When you feel like you have many students just do not need ing factors to obesity, it’s impor- healthy food choices around. Tex- ty salad dressing, you’re destroy- reached the end, someone stretch- in this time of economic crisis; tant to understand that it’s not just Mex dishes like tacos, burritos and ing any health benefits offered by es the finish line even further, but higher learning will essential- about eating less. We should fo- quesadillas are nutrition train your mixed greens. And this may making it almost impossible to ly place you at the top of the cus on eating a more balanced di- wrecks! These dishes are loaded come as a shock to some of you, reach. However, there is always mountain. That invisible finish et, based on whole foods while with bad carbohydrates, processed but lettuce and tomatoes are not a summit to be reached, but it is line will soon become visible and skipping fast foods and other cheese (mostly made from oil), the only vegetables out there! up to the individual to have a when you reach that peak of ex- processed foods. and fatty meats. Stir-Fry: This is sometimes a strategy and make it up that enor- cellence, you will remember all As students at NJCU, adhering The Grill: Burgers, fries, chick- healthy option, but stir-fry must mous mountain. Graduate school of the hard work, tiresome nights to a whole foods diet is an impos- en nuggets, chicken wings, onion be prepared in a specialized man- is not a death sentence; it is a win- of study and sacrifice that was sible task when considering the rings. I think we all know that this ner in order to avoid excess use of dow of opportunity. made to achieve such greatness choices offered at our main cafe- type of fried food is disastrous for oil. No offense to the kind gentle- NJCU offers many graduate and you will appreciate it that teria in the Gilligan Student Union our health. men manning the station, but the programs for students seeking much more. Don’t settle for less Building (GSub). Subway: Processed deli meats, preparation is not up to standard. higher education. Students can when you can achieve so much Let’s take a short trip around the processed white bread sprinkled Snack Racks: These are the obtain a Master’s degree in Ac- more. Register for the GRE and cafeteria, shall we… with exorbitant amounts of most dangerous areas in the cafe- counting, Criminal Justice, Fi- apply to graduate school today! Soup Stand: This sea of uniden- processed cheeses, mayonnaise. teria. Potato chips, cookies, cup- nance, Health Sciences, Nursing It is never too late to say “I want tifiable floating objects is surely Your only healthy option is the and Professional Security Stud- more out of life.” Continued on page 11 May 3, 2010 The Gothic Times Page 7 Entertainment 3-D Glasses Murdering Consumers By Joey Sforza “I liked the movie [Alic e in According to The Joblo Movie Wonderland] but I think it’s just Network’s web poll of 2296 peo- ith Hollywood’s recent as beautiful without 3-D,” said ple thus far, 48.34% of those surge of 3-D films, Bayonne resident and junior, Eliz- polled are “interested in 3-D films Wmoviegoers have found abeth Vosk, a 20-year old English but think it's going overboard al- movie nights scathing their wal- major. “I’d rather spend that mon- ready.” In my humble opinion, the lets and pocketbooks in an already ey on dinner.” jacked up pricing of 3D flicks is waning economy. I smell a scam! “I don’t like it because 3-D an acid on the 3D film upswing. And I hate being duped… movies are overpriced,” said An- My solution: slash prices before “I miss the days of eight-dollar derson Williams, a 20-year-old it’s too late. Faithful movie buffs movies and five-dollar matinees accounting major from Jersey will not stomach ticket hikes for at Newport Mall,” said junior City. “Taking your date out is much longer, especially the NJCU Katie Barna, 23, a sociology ma- [now] more expensive.” Williams community, which, for the most jor from Jersey City. admitted to liking the effects of part, favors quality of script over While I thoroughly enjoyed the “things popping out of the lurid and exaggerated theatrics. enhanced visuals in 3-D movies screen,” despite unromantic tick- Another issue that plagues me like Avatar, gawking over the air- et prices. is the inefficacy of “Fake” 3-D borne twists and whirls of reptil- A handful of people (and this google.com (Conversion 3-D) against the po- ian monsters, there is nothing baffles me) are not troubled by tency of “Real” 3-D (Production spectacular in most other 3-D ticket hikes. And then there are 3-D). Why even convert films like films. Actually, my eight-year-old those who seem to have given up more selective in its 3-D filmmak- ize 3-D films, overcharging in a Clash of the Titans to a mock 3-D nephew, Gio, almost vomited in all together. ing. down economy is a horrible strat- if they’ll never amount the splen- his popcorn bag (with popcorn “Nowadays, we have to pay for “The reason I’m gonna go see a egy! Thirdly, the next time I, an dor of true-D (as I like to call it) still in it!) while we watched How everything. That’s the world we 3-D film is because it’s a really almost penniless college student, in movies like Avatar? The only to Train Your Dragon, a film wor- live in,” said a Public Safety Of- good film,” said Professor Robert go enjoy a night at the movies, I’d reason I could think of: to make thy of its positive plot reviews but ficer, who prefers to remain Foster of the Media Department. rather not have to sign out a sub- massive monies off unsuspecting which is in no way enriched by anonymous. “[3-D films] are more about the sidized (Heaven-forbid, an unsub- moviegoers who, like me, bring its 3-D effects. “It might be a little expensive, graphics than the story. It’s just sidized) loan just to do so. their nephews and fiancés along. My investigative work has un- but it’s only fair that they get another way to increase revenue, I like to consider myself a loving So, it’s settled then. The film in- veiled a myriad of opinions money for their [production and [they’re] not worth the spe- fiancé and generous uncle, but dustry should only make good- among NJCU students. Most en- costs],” said sophomore Derrick cial effects.” when a one night costs about quality movies in 3-D, must joy 3-D films but despise paying Johnson, 47, a psychology major Now, let’s get a few things $55.00 (after buying three tick- markdown on ticket costs, or else three-to-five dollars more; they’d from Jersey City. straight. First, don’t acquiesce, of- ets, a large popcorn-combo and college students nationwide will rather watch them the old-fash- Many say that Hollywood has ficer; we don’t have to pay for arcade games) something has boycott! What, I can’t dream? ioned way. Others would prefer simply gone berserk in its use of everything. Second, if the theatre gone abominably awry (and that Okay, fine, that’s a bit outlandish, to spend their money elsewhere. 3-D technology and should be industry truly wants to popular- was a cheap theatre!). but it could work. NJCU Student Films Double or Nuttin: A Variety Show By Ruth Jinette Brito semester’s Video Produc- tion 1 class. This was a enior and media major valuable learning experi- Robert Astudillo‘s latest ence for both them and my- Sproduction Double or Nut- self. Preparations, or pre tin was filmed in New Jersey City production as we call it University’s own media depart- here, took weeks to pre- ment and studio. Double or Nut- pare, then on April 5th, tin is a result of Astudillo’s 2010 shooting began ac- passion for media. The produc- cordingly and by the end of tion was based on a Three Stooges a long night we had a well- comedy routine from a 60’s tele- accomplished piece,” he vision variety show, The Steve said. Allen Show. Astudillo acted in this Students were in charge production along with a cast con- of camera, lighting, the sisting of classmates and friends. credits, graphics and A clip from this production will sound. Floor manager An- be screening at the end of the year. nette DiGrado and Jason Media department professors, stu- Carey were directing and dents, and staff helped Astudillo technical directing for this Left to right: Rafale DeSoto as Pedro the Mexican, Joshua put the project together. project. Vazqes as a Mexican bandit, Johnny Garcia as the bartender Astudillo started in the media “It was a very fun project and Daniel Maranges as Chad. arts program in the fall semester to work on. I’m grateful to of 2007 and will graduate this Robert for giving me the chance May. to direct it and also to everyone “I have had a keen interest in else who worked on it for doing film making and directing since their jobs so well, which took a I was little. My grandfather, who lot of pressure off of me too. It was a videographer, inspired me was a fun experience and I’m so to become a media major. He glad I was able to be a part of it,” Robert Astudillo , director of passed away the semester I start- said DiGrado, 21, Media Arts stu- Double or Nuttin ed my first media classes, so I dent. continue his work and followed There were challenges when in his footsteps,” he said. putting together this production, of your rope, tie a knot and hang Astudillo loves what he does. In especially the amount of planning on! You will all be fine, so long the media art department, he has that was put forward. as you do your best and learn your found a second home. “The production wasn’t simple. craft,” he said. “The media arts department, lo- I felt it was a great opportunity to “Media Arts is a vibrant, lively cated in Fries hall, is my home be a technical director for this department that should be better- away from home. It is full of tal- project because having the expe- known on the NJCU campus. It Photos by staff is a nest of activity that marries ented people who each have sto- rience for a complicated produc- Crew member Junior Matthew adjusts the lighting for the set. ries to tell. Our department tion will make every other creativity with technology with sometimes goes unrecognized be- production easier for me,” said Gojira (1954). Astudillo’s goal given me, it is the friendship that many small, hands-on courses in cause we are hidden behind Carey, 25, Media Arts student. with this project is to make peo- I have made with other media film, video, sound, computer Karnoustous, however the bene- “Robert Astudillo’s television ple aware of the aesthetics and artist. My experience as a media graphics and media theory and fit to that is that we are a nice qui- studio production of Double or production values of the original major has given a set career, a best history. Those who want a better et department with much talent,” Nuttin was a resounding success,” Godzilla film. The presentation friend and an everlasting list of look at our work should come to said Astudillo. said Joel Katz, an NJCU media will be held on May 4 and 5. This good memories,” said Astudillo. our end of the year screening at “Behind the camera world is not professor. will be open to all members of the “To future students, I say follow the Landmark Loew’s Theater in an easy one, and taking the helm Astudillo’s next production will NJCU community. your dreams and do not let any- Journal Square at 7 p.m. on in my latest production is Annette be an installation piece on the “If there is one thing that I can thing get on your way. If you find Thursday, May 13,” said Joel DiGrado (as Co-director) in this original Japanese Godzilla film say the Media Department has yourself struggling and at the end Katz, NJCU Media Professor. Page 8 The Gothic Times May 3, 2010 Entertainment SummerSummer2010 MovieMovie ReviewsReviews By Mohammad Hassan ing falsely accused of a crime they did- n’t commit and soon they find them- his summer a new batch of selves on the run from the government, movies will hit the theaters, from though the plot has been more modern- Thotly anticipated sequels to bold ized with the whole mercenaries for hire original ideas. These are some of the part being removed. Now it’s more of movies that will definitely rock your a revenge flick with more emphasis on summer. elaborate and more bombastic action 1: Iron Man 2: sequences. The movie keeps some of After the phenomenal success of the the more nostalgic elements of the show first one, the sequel was a no brainer. intact such as Hannibal’s cigar and Robert Downey Jr. returns as the eccen- trademark phrases, B.A’s fear of flying tric billionaire turned superhero, Tony and Murdoch’s insanity. Even the icon- Stark along with the entire original cast ic GMC van makes a triumphant return. but this time, Don Cheadle is replacing Liam Neeson stars as Col. Hannibal, Terrance Howard. The sequel looks to Bradley Cooper as The Face, Sharlto www.nolanfans.com be bigger and better in every way from Copley as Murdoch and UFC champ the original and we also get to see a Quinton “Rampage” Jackson as the new menacing Mickey Rourke sporting a B.A. The movie promises to deliver a Russian accent. This time he is fight- top notch action flick for the newcom- ing a corrupt weapons manufacturer ers and the fans of the original TV show. (Sam Rockwell) who wants to steal the 4: Inception Iron Man technology for his own ne- Coming hot off the heels of his mega farious agendas. Prepare to see some blockbuster “The Dark Knight”, direc- elaborate action scenes which are big- tor Christopher Nolan is back with an- ger and better than the original. Samuel other mind bending science fiction epic, L. Jackson reprises his role as mysteri- “Inception”. The movie revolves around ous Nick Fury and Scarlett Johansson a group of agents who can enter peo- makes her debut as the secret agent ple’s dreams for corporate espionage Black Widow. The sequel looks like it and gain. So far this is the only thing hasn’t lost its witty humor and some of we know about the movie, how this hap- the lines uttered by Stark are plain gold. pens, why it happens and more impor- The sequel isn’t inspired by any already tantly, how they do it is kept tightly written comic storyline and is purely under wraps. There are only two trailers original which promises to take the which give no real plot details except characters in new directions. for a really nifty looking special effects 2: Prince Of Persia: The Sands of which completely defy the laws of Time physics. This seems like another mind Hitting Theaters May 28th, Prince of bending smart popcorn movie we have Persia is a retelling of the hit videogame come to expect from Christopher Nolan. that re-ignited the series back in 2004. The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jake Gyllenhaal plays the titular prince Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe and Joseph www.filmofilia.com www.filmofilia.com who along with a high priestess, Gem- Gordon-Levitt. Thankfully, “Inception” ma Arterton is trying to keep a magical is not slated to be converted into 3D. dagger, capable of rewinding time from Rumor is that “Inception” is just a pit falling into the wrong hands. Although stop before he starts working on “Bat- movies based on videogames have had man 3” and a major reboot of the Su- a bad reputation, the movie is taking it- perman franchise, spearheaded by self seriously and some big name tal- Nolan himself. In a matter of speaking, ents are behind it. Gyllenhaal definitely Nolan is becoming the darling child of looks the part of a Persian prince with Warner Brothers. a gruff and buffed look and Sir Ben 5: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Kingsley definitely looks the part of an This is it, you screaming, fainting and evil Vizier hell bent on conquering the sighing tweens, teens and ladies all world. Now it remains to be seen how across the country. well it connects with the fan of the game The third chapter in the wildly popu- and the moviegoers. But considering lar Twilight series is about to hit the the- that Uber producer Jerry Bruckheimer aters on June 30th, continuing the story (Pirates of the Caribbean) and director of Bella, Edward and Jacob. The movie Mike Newell (Harry Potter) are behind delves into the relationship between the helm, we shouldn’t expect a typical Bella and Edward as they face romance film. and new enemies. Bella graduates from 3: The A- Team: High School and finally decides that it For those who are looking for some is Edwards whom she truly belongs to. 80’s nostalgia should definitely check Prepare for some cheesy, awkward ro- out “The A-Team”. The story remains mance and probable fights between the same with the main characters be- team Edward and team Jacob. www.eclipsemovie.org www.filmbuffonline.com AppleApple iPad:iPad: The Final Verdict By Mohammad Hassan The real question is: how does Noble’s Nook, though it all the device fare? amounts to the content. After all ith the arrival of Ap- The answer is, very well. Con- it’s the software that makes all the ple’s iPad, it seems like sider the iPad as a larger version difference, which has been Ap- Wthe eccentric company of the iPhone without the ability ple’s specialty. The feature is so is ready to tackle yet another mar- to make calls and take pictures. far available only in United States ket, Tablet Computers, and it’s a The device uses a modified ver- and the company has made no pretty nice start. Apple first an- sion of the Operating System comments if and when it will be nounced the device back in Jan- found in iPhone. The device is available to other countries. So uary 27, 2010 by Steve Jobs at an primarily used for internet brows- far, major American publishers Apple press conference at the Yer- ing, media consumption, gaming, have made deals with Apple and ba Buena Center for the and light content creation. recently The New York Times has www.zdnet.com Arts in San Francisco, though the Perhaps one of the most impor- announced that it will begin pub- device’s existence was already ru- tant features of the iPad is its abil- lishing daily on the iPad. which is mostly dominated by Mi- an expensive book reader with the mored by many tech based mag- ity to double as an e-book reader. I believe that Apple’s iPad is the crosoft Windows. With its rela- ability to browse the internet and azines and sites after the arrival It is expected to compete against company’s latest attempt to break tively limited use in work related play games. Only time will tell of its iPhone. Amazon’s Kindle and Barnes and into the world of Tablet PCs, environments, I wonder if it is just if Apple’s iPad is a hit or miss. May 3, 2010 The Gothic Times Page 9 Arts Online Resources for Fashion Designers

By Abdoulaye Camara One of the easiest branches of fashion to get into is the t-shirt in- ew Jersey City Universi- dustry. A great website for any- ty has a great art depart- one interested in t-shirts is Nment, with areas ranging t-shirtmagazine.com, the pre- from graphic design and illustra- mier source for everything sur- tion to ceramics and photography. rounding the t-shirt culture. T-shirt But there is one lucrative area of Magazine features indie t-shirt la- study that we don’t have— Fash- bels and some of the top labels in ion. Even though we don’t have the industry. If you are chosen as an official fashion department, one of the featured brands, or several students have found out- even if you submit an interesting lets to showcase their passion for article to the site, your brand can fashion. The Student Government get tons of exposure. Organization When starting a had a fabulous clothing line, it’s fashion show crucial to establish on Thursday, yourself as a April 15. And brand. A brand is a the Fashion name, sign, sym- Org. will have bol, slogan or any- their own fash- thing that is used ion show on to identify and dis- Thursday, April tinguish your prod- 29. During the uct. A great way to fashion show, accomplish that is there were through Brandx- many beautiful Hype.com, a models grace- brand develop- fully walking ment agency that down the run- can take your way. They were clothing line to the talented, but I next level. In addi- think the real tion to building a stars of the website for your show were the brand, they also designers. provide retailer directories, sup- It’s amazing to see these young plier connections (screen print- fashionistas take the initiative to ers, cut and sew manufacturers), display their artistic apparel to an and not to mention SEO (Search audience. In an effort to aid as- Engine Optimization). In other piring designers in their journey, words, if someone does a search Art by Janice Delaney I’ve compiled a list of resources on Google, your brand will be for fashion designers. near the top of the list. Streetpeeper.com is a fashion Anyone that’s serious about blog that shows what people are fashion should know about Big- Spotlight on NJCU artist: wearing around the world. You Cartel.com. It’s basically your can see get inspiration from the own online shop where you can latest fashions from London, sell your fashion. Instead of hav- Tokyo, and Japan, just to name a ing the generic default shop de- Janice Delaney few. Another good site is Look- sign; ThemeFiend.com can give Book.Nu, an international social your shop a brand new spectacu- anice Delaney is a senior here at New Jersey her wearing unique styles, whether it be for a spe- experiment in style. You can up- lar look at an affordable cost. The- City University. She is an art major, special- cial occasion or just any normal day. load photos of your look, and meFiend provides BigCartel Jizing in illustration. She created a series of She also found this to be a great opportunity to browse what other people are themes and templates. cards for her Digital Illustration II class based on express her passion for hair styling. There are so wearing. The pictures that get the Those are just a few of the on- a theme, crazy hair styles. Her inspiration came many things that you can do with hair that is not most votes will show on the front line resources for designers. Any- from a variety of sources such as television, a only exciting to look at, but is also a fun way to page. This is a great way to pro- one interested in fashion and website for "ghetto proms", and people around express yourself. mote your stuff if you’re a de- starting their own clothing line signer. should definitely check them out.

DEADLINE June 1, 2010 www.fafsa.ed.gov Page 10 The Gothic Times May 3, 2010 LIFESTYLE Fashion for a Cause at NJCU By Melissa Chaile as well as other parts of New Jer- sey and New York (there will ights, camera, work it! even be some models from BETS ILEC, the International “Rip the Runway”). Music will LLaw and Economic Coun- be provided by DJ Wallah, and a cil here at New Jersey City Uni- surprise appearance by a “known versity held a special fundraising celebrity” will take place at the fashion show to raise money for end of the show. the victims in Haiti, and they def- The program isn’t just for fash- initely did a great job. The event, ion’s sake, but, like ILEC’s fash- which took place on April 15th in ion show last week, to raise the GSUB building featured de- money for Haiti. All proceeds signers from in and around the from ticket sales ($5 for NJCU Jersey City area, as well as here students) will be going to Yele on our own campus. Haiti as well as other charities The vibe was energetic and the sending relief. When I spoke with audience itself was stylish enough the E-Board comprised of Tiffany, to have walked the runway. Flash- Casey, Wanda, Annie, and Brit- ing lights were prominent ney I learned that one of the throughout the entire show as biggest goals of the growing or- family and friends snapped away ganization is to prove that “We’re at each model that graced the run- not just fashion, we’re about oth- way. Some could have tried a lit- er things – Fashion is the means tle bit less and others could have by which we galvanize people to tried a little bit more but ultimate- get involved with the communi- ly they all had the right idea: dra- Photo by wanda B./Fashion org ty.” Members of Fashion Org: Tiffany, Wanda, Corey, Annie, and De-Quan. ma, drama, drama! So when they’re not working on Amongst the designers were this annual fashion extravaganza, LaShanda Kelly of LMK Fash- sheer neon outfits for those not mixes provided by DJ Ronnie ly building a reputation as an or- they volunteer, participate in MS ion, whose creations featured tight afraid of a little attention. Rayz made for an unforgettable ganization that focuses not only and breast cancer awareness club ensembles, patterned sum- Comedian Nick Z (who has con- night for NJCU. And of course, on style but on the community. walks, and educate their peers mer dresses, large colorful belts, tributed to Jamie Foxx’s Sirius ra- most importantly, all proceeds Headed by president Tiffany Sal- about issues affecting all NJCU and accessories. Jennifer Lee of dio show) made an appearance from ticket sales and clothes sold las, the group’s slogan is simple: students. American Graffiti was surely the during the show, provided lots of by the designers have gone to a “We set trends, and will never fol- “Each experience is a learning most eccentric designer of the laughter with (though, admitted- very noble cause. low them!” experience – [and this one] has bunch. She put her imagination ly, he could have kept it PG as Rounding out NJCU’s unoffi- The upcoming show, to be held been unforgettable.. I wouldn’t to the test by using everyday there were many children in the cial fashion weeks is the show be- on April 29th at 7:00 PM in the have it any other way.” items like vibrantly colored audience). The entire event was ing put together by Fashion Org. GSUB Multi Purpose rooms A Come support Fashion Org on garbage bags and duct tape. Ima- hosted by Steve Strickland, equal- Fashion Org has been a presence and B, will feature nine student Thursday, April 29, and for more jay Couture presented their Color ly hilarious in his own right. The on campus since 2007, and with designers and over thirty models info check out their Facebook Collection, a hodge-podge of comedy, fashion, food and upbeat thirty members strong it is slow- coming from the NJCU campus page. Sex: Deciding What’s Right for You Help, I’m Stuck in Jersey City (For the Summer)! By Alissa Koval-Dhaliwal, By Zeba Blay www.loewsjersey.org Ph.D. No more stress, no more drama - in May 22 NJCU Counseling Center just a few weeks the summertime will 3rd Annual “Every Jersey City” officially be upon us! Check out these Festival – pring is in the air, and along fun, affordable activities to do in the From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM enjoy with the blossoming of JC area over the next few months. this totally free event (running on Cen- Sflowers and sunnier weath- tral Avenue, from Hutton to Congress er comes the blossoming of inter- April 29 ArtRageous on the Green at Street), celebrating all the wonderful est in romantic partners. Our things about Jersey City. There’s go- sexual feelings towards another Hamilton Square – Hosted by Jersey city Museum, this ing to be delicious food, bargain shop- can be very powerful. However, ping, live entertainment, and did I sexual decisions that are made “in all day even (from 6:00 to 10:00 PM) will be taking place at the corners of mention food?? Info: 201-656-1366 the heat of the moment” present www/jcheights.com a number of challenges. The Erie Street and Pavonia Ave. If you emotional, health and reproduc- source: Getty/katie huisman like mini golf you’ll love this! Local June 15 – June 17 tive outcomes of sexual involve- Jersey City artists have designed an Actors Shakespeare Company at ment have implications that reach we will make good preventative As a result, we may stay in rela- 18-hole golf course, each hole with a NJCU Presents: Macbeth – way beyond those intimate en- decisions. Having condoms read- tionships far longer than is healthy different artistic theme! Play golf, eat, At 7:30 PM at the West Side The- counters, and yet too often the ily available for use, consistently for us. DeAngelis and others sug- and be merry! Info: 201-413-0303 ater the ASC will be offering a free amount of time and thought that and accurately using a reliable gest asking the following ques- www.jerseycitymuseum.org reading of one of Shakespeare’s most goes into the decision to be sexu- birth control method, and dis- tions to help you decide whether May 6 famous and brilliant plays. This inti- ally active with someone is dis- cussing your thoughts and feel- to become sexually intimate with Art Opening at NJCU: “Works in mate performance will feature just proportionate to the weight of the ings about sexual involvement someone: Silence” five actors sinking their acting chops those outcomes. One student put with your partner prior to becom- Do I know this person’s sexual For your last weeks on campus be into the dark and tragic story. Info: it this way: “I put way more into ing more physically intimate are history? Have I discussed HIV sure to check out this exhibit at the 201-200-2390, ascnj.org thinking through whether to buy all ways we can increase the like- testing and STI prevention with Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery in August 7 a car than I put into figuring out lihood we will make the sexual him/her? (We know that preven- Hepburn Hall. The opening (from Bolivian Parade & Festival – whether I should have unprotect- decisions that are in our best in- tion methods can and do fail.) 6:30 to 8:30 PM) highlights the MFA Immerse yourself in one of the many ed sex with ‘X.’ The results of terests. Would I want to have this per- Thesis Exhibition of artist Nicholas rich cultures found in Jersey City at the car decision lasted me a few Fewer of us have had explicit sons’ child? Have I discussed Bautista. The exhibit, featuring instal- the Bolivian Parade & Festival, being years. The results of the sex de- guidance abut the emotional is- birth control and thoughts about lations that emphasize the importance held at Exchange Place from noon to cision will be lasting me the rest sues that arise. Barbara DeAnge- unintended pregnancy with of silence, will be running till May 3:00 PM. Enjoy all things Bolivian, of my life.” lis, Ph.D., describes how “Lust him/her? (We know that birth 13. Info: 201-200-3246, from music, art, and best of all – Most of us have learned about Blindness” can lead us to choose control methods can and do fail.) www.njcu.edu food!, Info: www.nj.com/ unintended pregnancy and sexu- long-term relationships with part- Do I respect this person intel- ally transmitted infections (such ners who may not be right for us. lectually and emotionally, and May 21 - 22 August 28 as HIV, HPV and herpes). We First we become sexually in- know them and like them well Classic Film Weekend at the JC LGBT Pride Festival know that abstaining from sexu- volved with someone we have a enough that I’d want to become Landmark Loew’s Jersey The- The annual Pride Festival, this year al intercourse or using condoms strong sexual chemistry with. like them? (We know that heart- atre: 1970s – held at Exchange Place, will be cele- consistently and accurately (in ad- Then we experience emotional break often occurs when we be- Are you a film buff? Do you want brating the vibrant LGBTF commu- dition, birth control for pregnan- discomfort about having been so come intimately attached to to learn more about classic film? Then nity here in Jersey City. The festival cy prevention) are ways we can intimate with someone we aren’t people whose values don’t match be sure to attend the Loew’s Jersey starts at noon and ends at 8:00 PM, avoid these consequences. that emotionally connected to. ours). Theatre’s ongoing series of classic chock full of live music, local food, Preparing ourselves ahead of time We resolve that discomfort by in- We at the Counseling Center film screenings, this time focusing on and street vendors! to follow through with these ap- vesting further into a relationship wish you a healthy, happy, and iconic movies of the 1970s. Admis- Info: http://www.jclgo.org/ proaches to dealing with sexual with the person to legitimize the peaceful summer! sion is only $6! Info: 201-798-6055, desire makes it more likely that lust, regardless of compatibility. May 3, 2010 The Gothic Times Page 11 OPINION Healthy Food Hunting Continued from page 6 Fighting Homophobic Slurs, process ensures the safe consump- cakes. There is not one good tion of water but also removes the choice in these racks! minerals that give water its flavor Fruit Stand: An oasis of good and healthfulness. If you’re going One Friend at a Time health in a sea of bad nutrition. to drink bottled water, go for Well, a piece of fruit may be spring water instead. healthier than a bag of chips but Another important part of eat- By Jan Aguilos didn’t mean it like that.” after tasting some of the fruit of- ing healthy is knowing the nutri- Using “gay” as a put- fered in our cafeteria, I’d rather tional information and ingredients ’ve been attending New Jer- down is as wrong as using take my chances with the chips. list of the foods you eat. There sey City University since a name for any other mi- When it comes to beverages, are no posted signs in our cafete- ISeptember 2007 and I’ve nority group as a put- there is not a single healthy op- ria offering nutritional informa- been frank about the fact that down. Pointing this out tion in those brightly lit refrigera- tion or an ingredients list. I’m one of the many gay stu- may be perceived as try- tors. There are no pamphlets; there dents on campus. ing to serve as language Soft Drinks: Loaded with high are no labels on any food products But, I had one old friend from police or being politically fructose corn syrup (HFCS). And, other than those that are commer- my hometown, Secaucus, who correct, but the real PC by the way, don’t be fooled by cially manufactured. I avoided telling because he move would be silence. commercials that tell you that When I contacted CulinArt, the was socially conservative. Yet We are all entitled to free HFCS is “nutritionally the same company that oversees food I wasn’t aware of the extent of speech; however, free courtesy of NJcU.edu as sugar” and “fine in modera- preparation at NJCU, I was told his intolerance until one after- speech is not equal to a free tion.” Studies done outside the US that they do not have this infor- noon while we were waiting for phobic slurs shouldn’t be pass. Anyone who has the ba- and not funded by The American mation because “it’s not the law a bus on Kennedy Boulevard. tagged as an ideological battle. sic need to state an opinion or Corn Growers Association have in the state of New Jersey.” He spotted a scrawny young Telling your friends to stop us- make a remark should be ma- shown that high fructose corn To their credit, the representa- man clad in tight clothes across ing homophobic slurs is not ture enough to be criticized syrup is a terrible food additive. tive from CulinArt was extreme- the street who he perceived to about political correctness, it’s when something unsavory is And while it is nutritionally the ly helpful and was willing to do be gay and snickered. Then he about respect. It’s about stop- said. We’ve all made offensive same as sugar, sugar (not raw sug- some research in order to provide blurted out, “Look at that fag.” ping the belittling of a minori- remarks, so this article is not a ar but the white stuff that’s in the me with information about partic- My heart sank and I just ty group. judgment on those who make little packets) is also terrible for ular food products. CulinArt also clammed up. I should have “You’re putting down peo- them but a call to those who you. As for moderation, high fruc- offers meal-planning advice from said something but I was nerv- ple,” Cassandra Montes told hear homophobic remarks from tose corn syrup is in EVERY- a registered dietician (for more de- ous about him finding out that me when I asked what she their friends. THING! From soft drinks to tails, go to the “food services” the nice kid who he grew up would tell a friend who says It’s important to be civil and ketchup, bread to salad dressing, quick link at NJCU.edu) with was, yes, a gay man. homophobic slurs. “You’re non-confrontational when ad- it is America’s most pervasive While this is appreciated, I The resulting guilt I felt for putting down somebody’s dressing this issue with friends. food ingredient. should not have to wait three to staying silent became a re- who’s equal to you.” We need to raise awareness, not Juice: While pure fruit juice is five days to find out what’s in the minder to speak up whenever Montes, a 20-year-old fresh- wag our fingers. NJCU is full healthy, this type of concentrated chicken paella that I just ate for my friends and peers in college man and Jersey City native, of people who are developing fruit juice offers one thing: sugar. dinner. used the words “gay,” “fag,” or was recently elected to be next their world views and it’s im- And be careful, some of these fruit It may not be law in the state of “homo” in derogatory ways. year’s President of the Lesbian, portant to emphasize the idea juices are not even 100 percent New Jersey, but any reputable In the past two decades, there Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, that all minority groups deserve juice. food service company should of- have been many ideological and Friends (LGBTF) Alliance. respect, whether they’re of a Sports Drinks: Some contain fer its patrons proper information battles involving the LGBT “Words hurt,” Montes added. different race, gender, sexual high fructose corn syrup, most as to nutrition and ingredients. community. Our country is still “They really do, and people orientation, gender identity, etc. have high levels of sodium and It might be unreasonable to re- debating the issue of gay peo- don’t realize that.” If we can diminish the preva- contain artificial colors. quest that all non-commercially ple serving in the military and When I tell a friend that us- lence of homophobic slurs one Bottled Water: Filtered tap wa- manufactured food come with a same-sex marriage has been a ing the word “gay” to describe friend at a time, we may be able ter from Midwestern reservoirs label, but pamphlets or large signs hot-button issue for the past the negative outcome of a Yan- to diminish the presence of ho- may be the healthiest option in outlining calorie count, fat con- few years. kees game is wrong, they mophobic slurs one campus at these refrigerators, but most bot- tent, sodium content, sugar con- However, the issue of homo- sometimes respond with, “I a time. tled water is purified by a process- tent, as well as an ingredients list es known as reverse osmosis. 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Women’s Bowling Team Makes Noble Run in NCAA Tournament By Daniel X. Rivera nior), wore green Polo shirts with changed words of encouragement once: “Oh, oh, oh, can nothing so much heart and we put our all ‘New Jersey City’ stitched on as their daughters continued stop her now, ‘cause Amy knows into this,” said Kelly Daunno. ew Jersey City Universi- their backs and beige shorts, swapping lanes after each round. how to strike!” Our resilient Knights were ty hosted the 2010 Na- stepped up and started the day’s Daunno cleared the lane for an- “I had a team who supported me awarded trophies and plaques for Ntional Collegiate series. Cheers accompanied each other NJCU strike, followed by on and off the lanes and we all their tenacious sportsmanship and Women’s Bowling Champi- spot-on hit. One pin was left for the signature cheer, “Day and meshed together so well,” said overall game achievements. onship Tournament for the first our Knights, and was followed night, Jen can strike it any time Brehm. Coach Parisi expressed his admi- time ever at the Carolier Lanes in with a solid spare. Next run, same she likes, strikes!” Both sides With a few well-played moves, ration for the team, and present- North Brunswick, New Jersey on result. D’Angelo fired a strike, huddled with their coaches while Fairleigh Dickinson University ed Candice D’Angelo and Jenn April 8th thru the 10th. NJCU is followed by Kelly Daunno’s. Jen- spares were missed and landed; caught up, eventually edging out Marmo each with a framed solo ranked a Division III school and nifer Daunno nailed a double and a back-and-forth tempo lasted for the best of seven rounds against mid-action shot along with exot- the woman’s bowling team, the was met with high fives from her some time. FDU managed a suc- NJCU; they moved on to win the ic flowers. This is the end for sen- Gothic Knights, competed against teammates, and Assistant Coach cession of spares, with a quick championship on Day 3 defeat- iors D’Angelo and Marmo’s Division I schools. Rusty Thomsen and Head Coach response from Kelly Daunno ing Nebraska, 4-3. career with the Gothic Knights. “Not only did we make Final Frank Parisi. scoring a 10-pin knockdown: “ Bowling in the NCAA Nation- Their presence will be missed. Four again, but we kept the tra- “Mom-Mom D,” Drejerwski’s “Lefty! Lefty!” al tournament as a freshman was “To finish Final Four for my dition going of making it on grandmother and #1 supporter of “I bowled all four years of high amazing! It was so easy for us to senior year is a memory I will every even year starting in 2004. the Knights, has trailed the team school at the lanes where it was get to know one another because cherish for the rest of my life,” Being the only Division III team all over the country. She has lov- hosted and to see all the familiar we only have six girls. We have said Jenn Marmo. in contention to win a National ingly provided the players with faces and know that most of the championship says something their favorite healthy treats, in- fans cheering us on were people about us,” said Gothic Knight, cluding fruit and peanut butter, that I’ve known was a great feel- Candice D’Angelo. wherever they have gone. “We ing. And to top it off I have my The first day began with Whit- accomplished our goal of mak- sister Kelly on the team, too, ney Houston’s recorded rendition ing Nationals and made it further which was a dream come true of of the National Anthem as every than anyone expected. Final Four mine to bowl on a team with her TV showed the image of the Stat- is a great way to end the season for college,” said Jennifer Daun- ue of Liberty with a waving for me,” said Drejerwski. no. American flag in the background. Day 1 ended with NJCU land- Passing a tense tiebreaker, both All teams faced the lanes, most ing in fourth place with an aver- teams were neck and neck; every of them placing hands over their age of 964.0. Day 2 whittles crashing sound a reminder that hearts. An announcement intro- down teams from four to two. time was running out. An enthu- duced the special opening day Each player of every team had siastic NJCU supporter stood up guest: PBA Hall of Famer John- five to seven balls customized for and shouted from the bleachers, ny Petraglia who threw out the finger size and varying weight. “What time is it? Knight time!” first ball, and was followed by Players used plastic balls strictly Amy strikes every pin down at PBA legend Parker Bohn III, who to execute spares. Bowling is not nailed a strike with ease. merely based on strength; it re- The practice session, or the lies heavily on a momentum- calm before the storm, began as based pendulum movement, Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” letting the ball guide its owner. blasted through the speakers. For Day 2, the crowd increased Clashing sounds rang in the air, dramatically; far beyond family almost to the beat of the song. and friends, it included video After a long and arduous season, cameras and other media cover- the eight teams left standing in age in preparation for the next 10- the tournament huddled and 13 defining hours. Match-up cheered as they prepared for bat- results eventually placed NJCU tle. In addition to our Gothic against FDU. Nicole delivered a Knights, the combatants hailed careful strike as a back row of from: Nebraska, Arkansas State, pins fell gracefully from the Vanderbilt, Fairleigh Dickinson, frontal force of the speeding ball. Maryland-Eastern Shore, The team, in unison, screamed Delaware State and Central Mis- her strike catchphrase, “Watch souri. her strike, watch her roll! The qualifying rounds began as After NJCU suffered a few NJCU’s own Jennifer Daunno failed spares, J. Daunno accom- (Sophomore), Candice panied by cheers delivered a D’Angelo (Senior), Kelly strike, “She’s bowling!” Suspense Daunno (Freshman), Amy Brehm kept mounting as FDU strikes (Sophomore), Jenn Marmo (Se- were matched by NJCU’s. Par- nior) and Nicole Drejerwski (Ju- ents of competing teams ex- Photos by NJcU office sports information