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For more information, please contact [email protected]. themontclarion.org The Montclarion themontclarion @themontclarion themontclarion The Montclarion #MSUStudentVoice Since 1928 Volume XXIX, Issue 13 Thursday, December 13, 2018 themontclarion.org Juul: The Flavored Flash Drive Frenzy Read more on pages 4-5 Crossword puzzle & more on page 11 Dom Sylvester, a faculty member and former student at Montclair State, lets out a cloud of vapor with his Juul. Chanila German | The Montclarion NEWS FEATURE OPINION ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS p. 3 p. 6 p.12 p.17 p. 24 Student Punched Where Are They Final Schedule Getting ‘Half the Student Athlete on Campus Now: Joshua Frenzy Turned Picture:’ Women Profile: Shuttle Dela Cruz and Easy in Film Fill in the Peter Obertan Jr. ‘Blue’s Clues’ Gaps PAGE 2 • December 13, 2018 • The Montclarion themontclarion.org THE MONTCLARION School of Communication and Media, Room 2035 Montclair, N.J. 07043 Corrections: The Montclarion is a publication of Montelican Publishing, Inc. pub- lished weekly, except during examinations, summer and winter ses- sions. The Montclarion is funded by student fees distributed by Mont- clair State University and incoming advertising revenue. The views expressed in the Opinion section, with the exception of the Main Edi- In the sports article titled, “Student Athlete Profile: torial, do not necessarily reflect the views ofThe Montclarion. The Montclarion has a commitment to accuracy and clarity and will print correc- Spencer Patton,” Spencer’s last name is spelled P-a-t- tions or clarifications if information is found to be incorrect. To report an error of fact or a Letter to the Editor, email the Editor-in-Chief at o-n with one “t.” [email protected]. Information reported in the Red Hawk Rap Sheet comes directly from the MSU Police Department. We do not print retractions to the rap In the news article titled, “Value of Faculty Gets Lost sheet unless information directly from the police report is incorrect. We can print an update to the events only if the newspaper is given access in Transtion,” the quote that says, “I was told over the to relevant documents to corroborate the information. All submissions to the newspaper become property of The Montclarion. phone is that enrollment is low,” is said by Professor We do not print articles from anonymous contributors. Jay-Rayon, not Provost Gingerich. The first issue ofThe Montclarion, then named The Pelican, was published on Nov. 28, 1928. STAFF Red Hawk Rap Sheet Claudia Graphic by Habrahamshon Executive Board Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief News Haley Wells Christina Urban montclarionchief Heather Berzak @gmail.com montclarionnews Monday, Dec. 3 @gmail.com Bohn Hall: A female Tuesday, Dec. 4 Managing Editor student reported be- Campus Parking Lot: A Dominique Evans Feature female commuter student Chanila German ing harrassed by several montclarionmanaging reported that several per- @gmail.com montclarionfeature known female students. @gmail.com The student advised that sonal checks has been sto- Operations len from her vehicle while Manager Opinion the harrassment was on- Gabriela Cevallos Sunah Choudhry going since November parked on campus. The montclarionopinion montclarionadsales and consisted of pranks stolen checks were subse- @gmail.com @gmail.com and threats. The student quently used to gain access Business Entertainment advised that she did not to the student’s bank ac- Manager Robert O’Connor count. This incident is un- Joohi Rana montclarion wish to file a complaint montclarionbusinessmanager entertainment against the individuals at der investigation. @gmail.com @gmail.com this time. Assistants Sports News Anthony Gabbianelli Tuesday, Dec. 4 Wednesday, Dec. 5 Adrianna Caraballo montclarionsports Off-Campus: A female @gmail.com University Hall: A female Opinion student reported receiv- AJ Melillo student reported that her Corinne Appel Chief Copy Editor ing several calls from an Dell laptop, charger and Rebecca Serviss Fiorella Medina individual claiming to be Carly Henriquez montclarioncopy computer case were stolen @gmail.com from Social Security. The after she left the items un- Feature student advised that she Teresa Gomez Web Editor attended. This incident is Jordan DeDea felt comfortable to provide under investigation. Entertainment montclarionweb the caller with her personal Javier Reyes Thomas Neira @gmail.com information, at which point Sharif Hasan the caller abruptly hung Photography Copy Ben Caplan up. This incident is under Thursday, Dec. 6 Priscilla Cartagena montclarionphotography@ investigation. Gordon Hall: Students Sean Jennifer Losos gmail.com Brielle Wyka Kelly, Garret Birchenough Video Editor Wednesday, Dec. 5 and Johnathan Anderson Sports Mackenzie Robertson were issued special com- Anthony Paradiso [email protected] Freeman Hall: A male stu- Corey Annan plaint summonses while in Samantha Impaglia dent reported that his Yeti Social Media Manager 26-ounce thermos was sto- Gordon Hall for the posses- Photography Erika Jakubiszen sion of an alcoholic bever- Olivia Kearns montclarionsocialmedia@ len from the dining area gmail.com after he left it unattended. age while underage. The Faculty This incident is under students were issued a fol- Faculty Advisor Production Editor low-up court date in the Lit- Tara George Kevin Saez investigation. georgeta montclarionproduction tle Falls Municipal Court. @montclair.edu @gmail.com Writers and Contributors Stephanie Braunlich, Amanda Brown, Diego Coya, Christopher Dean, Anyone who has information regarding these incidents Collin De Lade, Babee Garcia, Cassidy Layton, Katie Leonard, Cassidy Lunney, Junior Morel, Margaret Moutis, Diana Ortiz, is urged to call the police station at T-I-P-S (8477). Olivia Paez, Montana Peschle, Carolina Portillo Cook, Jamir Reddick, Kerianne Vianden All calls are strictly confidential. themontclarion.org The Montclarion • December 13, 2018 • PAGE 3 Student Punched on Campus Shuttle Terra Applegate was reported to university authorities for striking a student in the head Heather Berzak shuttle,” Rodriguez said. News Editor Barrett stated that Applegate According to a statement and the victim knew each other from Capt. Kieran Barrett of the prior to the altercation. Montclair State University Po- Junior physical education ma- lice Department, university stu- jor Jenna Gambino believes situ- dent Terra Applegate struck an- ations like these pose safety risks other student in the side of the for surrounding students. head while on a campus shuttle “A physical altercation should bus around 11 p.m. on Monday, never occur on a college campus, Nov. 26. especially in a moving vehicle full The student who reported of students and professors,” Gam- the incident intended to press bino said. “[But] this will not stop charges for simple assault, but me from riding on the shuttle be- there are no charges in place at cause it’s the most reliable source this time. of transportation [at] Montclair “It is now understood that State.” the complainant did not file Barrett further mentioned that the charge as intended with the this matter would also be referred Little Falls Court,” Barrett said. to the university’s director of stu- “The complainant advised she dent conduct for disciplinary ac- would file charges and has yet tion. to.” Senior English major Saman- Senior business major, Monser- tha Dellanno believes incidents ratt Rodriguez, says she would like these can cause surround- have jumped in and stopped ing students more issues than Applegate had she been there to just direct danger. witness it. “The biggest concern would “That’s just horrible,” Rodri- be timing and convenience,” guez said. “If I was witnessing Dellanno said. “If there’s fight- that from the shuttle I would ing, damages and safety is- make her stop and help without sues, then they shut down the a doubt.” shuttles or they have to stop. If However, this incident does I have to get to class or I’m in not intimidate Rodriguez from a rush, that could be an issue.” taking a campus shuttle going University Director of Media forward. Relations Erika Bleiberg con- Montclair State students enter a campus shuttle bus outside of Anthony Gabbianelli | The Montclarion “Things happen but I trust firms the information provided University Hall. there being a safe environment by Barrett regarding the inves- [a] majority of the time on the tigation. Forget the Books, Pet the Pups Wagging tails, wet noses and cute paws, oh my! Christina Urban News Editor motion Dr. Marie Cascarano friends as a way to destress for said this event always draws finals. It’s not every day there’s hundreds of students. Janet Adams, owner of an event with dogs on cam- “It reminds them of a pet therapy dog Lucy, said the pus, but around the end of back home,” Cascarano said. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel the semester, it’s guaranteed. “It gives them a chance to step has always loved people. She Students formed a line around away from what they are do- certified Lucy as a therapy bookshelves in Harry A. ing this time of year and take a dog after the positive response Sprague Library, waiting for a break.” when she would bring the pup chance to pet service dogs in Every semester, Health to her mother’s assisted living lieu of upcoming finals. Promotion sponsors an event housing. Now they travel to Coordinator of Health Pro- where students can meet furry places like nursing homes and schools to bring happiness. “A lot of people tell me it makes their day,” Adams said.