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Montclair State University Montclair State University Digital Commons The Montclarion Student Newspapers 1-31-2019 The Montclarion, January 31, 2019 The Montclarion Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/montclarion Recommended Citation The Montclarion, "The Montclarion, January 31, 2019" (2019). The Montclarion. 1331. https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/montclarion/1331 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at Montclair State University Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Montclarion by an authorized administrator of Montclair State University Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. themontclarion.org The Montclarion themontclarion @themontclarion themontclarion The Montclarion #MSUStudentVoice Since 1928 Volume XXIX, Issue 15 Thursday, January 31, 2019 themontclarion.org Bohn Hall Montclair State Ranked in Top 25 Most Floods on LGBTQ-Friendly College Campuses in US First Day Adrianna Caraballo University places 24th in “Top 25 LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2019” list Assistant News Editor Montclair State University sent out an alert to students via text message along with a no- tice of room changes on Canvas due to a pipe burst in Bohn Hall on the first day of classes. Many classes had to change their schedules due to signifi- cant leakage. Some professors even had to relocate their class- es in the middle of their lesson, including professor Bridget Brown, who was teaching her writing course. “We evacuated [room 492] when the fire alarm went off and then were directed to re- enter,” Brown said. “But at that point, water was cascad- ing down from the ceiling in the hallway between the class- rooms.” Brown said she and one her students were fortunate enough to grab their belongings after an inch of water already covered the floor of the classroom. According to undeclared freshman Mari Zuniga, a stu- dent in Brown’s college writing class, it was a bothersome dis- ruption to their lesson. The LGBTQ Center has a rock on campus located near Blanton Hall and the Student Recreation Center. Ari Lopez Wei | The Montclarion “I couldn’t see the actual pipe burst, but I saw all the water Heather Berzak percent student consensus; universities are considered sonally I think we could have coming towards me,” Zuniga News Editor averaging out to 54.4 percent LGBTQ-friendly, College Con- ranked higher, but consider- said. “It was a bit of an incon- combined consensus agreeing sensus looks for factors such as ing the size and popularity of venience because it happened College Consensus is known that the university is LGBTQ- gender-inclusive housing op- Montclair State compared to 15 or 20 minutes after class had for ranking college campuses friendly. tions, mental health resources other schools on the list, I’m started, and it was pretty cold across the country based on Junior business major Nicole for LGBTQ youth and non-dis- overall proud we made it on outside waiting to go back in- a number of different factors, Merendino finds the universi- crimination policies. the list but surprised we aren’t side after the fire drill to finish from their facilities and pro- ty’s ranking in the top 25 as no Junior business major Colleen higher.” [class].” grams all the way to the sur- surprise. White sees first-hand just how College Consensus acknowl- Zuniga and her classmates rounding location’s quality of “I have no doubt that [the all-inclusive Montclair State is edged Montclair State’s LGBTQ ended the class day early and excitement. university] was considered on as a resident living with some- Center on campus, Stonewall had to move to another class- To find out each rank, they the top 25 list because of how one of the opposite gender. She living suites in Dinallo Heights combine a publisher consensus inclusive the campus is,” Mer- feels the school was robbed of a for the LGBTQ community and Bohn continued on Page 2 with a student consensus to endino said. “As a proud ally, I higher ranking. their LGBTQ minor option un- reach a final percentage evalu- encourage everyone to get Safe “Even when signing up for der gender, sexuality and wom- ating the school. In the case of Space Trained [as soon as pos- housing, [Residence Life] gave en’s studies as a part of their Crossword Puzzle Montclair State University, the sible] to promote an already di- us no problems when we asked rank. publisher came up with a 40.5 verse campus community.” to room with [my friend] Jason, & more on page 7 percent consensus and a 68.5 When evaluating which who is gay,” White said. “Per- NEWS FEATURE OPINION ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS P. 3 P. 20 Colloquium on P. 4 P. 8 P. 12 Dominating Environmental Where Are They We Got 99 Student Artist Concerns Brings Now? Problems a Profile: Defense Leads Large Gianna Natale on Quarter Won’t Haley Flake Men’s Basketball Audience Finding Solve to Victory Over Turnout Resilience Kean PAGE 2 • January 31, 2019 • The Montclarion themontclarion.org THE MONTCLARION Bohn: The residence hall is no stranger to School of Communication and Media, Room 2035 Montclair, N.J. 07043 pipe-bursting incidents The Montclarion is a publication of Montelican Publishing, Inc. pub- Continued from page 1 lished weekly, except during examinations, summer and winter ses- sions. The Montclarion is funded by student fees distributed by Mont- room for upcoming classes. Ac- clair State University and incoming advertising revenue. The views cording to Zuniga, the new room expressed in the Opinion section, with the exception of the Main Edi- was hard to find. torial, do not necessarily reflect the views ofThe Montclarion. According to Brown, first-year The Montclarion has a commitment to accuracy and clarity and will writing instructors have online print corrections 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- backup plans in case of unpredict- Chief at able cancellations. [email protected]. Information reported in the Red Hawk Rap Sheet comes directly from “I was able to connect with some the MSU Police Department. We do not print retractions to the rap of the students afterward outside sheet unless information directly from the police report is incorrect. We of Bohn but decided to cancel the can print an update to the events only if the newspaper is given access class meeting rather than try to find to relevant documents to corroborate the information. an empty space to use for the rest of All submissions to the newspaper become property of The Montclarion. the period,” Brown said. We do not print articles from anonymous contributors. Last year at the beginning of the The first issue ofThe Montclarion, then named The Pelican, was spring semester, there was a similar pipe burst in Bohn Hall, and it was published on Nov. 28, 1928. suspected to have been vandalism. That particular incident underwent STAFF an investigation by the University Police Department (UPD). Ari Lopez Wei| The Montclarion Executive Board Editorial Board According to a written statement The pipe burst took place in Bohn Hall, a freshman from UPD Capt. Kieran Barrett, residence hall. Editor-in-Chief News these two incidents are unrelated. Haley Wells Heather Berzak montclarionchief montclarionnews @gmail.com @gmail.com Red Hawk Rap Sheet Claudia Graphic by Habrahamshon Managing Editor Feature Dominique Evans Alexa Spear montclarionfeature montclarionmanaging Tuesday, Jan. 22 @gmail.com @gmail.com Bohn Hall: Student Mat- Operations Opinion thew Hakel was arrested for Manager Rebecca Serviss Gabriela Cevallos montclarionopinion the possession of marijua- montclarionadsales @gmail.com na under the amount of 50 @gmail.com Entertainment grams and the possession of Business Thomas Neira drug paraphernalia. Hakel Thursday, Jan. 24 Manager montclarion was processed at police Field House: Patrol officers Joohi Rana entertainment responded in regards to an montclarionbusinessmanager @gmail.com headquarters and released @gmail.com pending a follow-up court incident of criminal mis- Sports date in the Clifton municipal chief, whereby a large hole Assistants Anthony Gabbianelli was found to have been montclarionsports court. News @gmail.com made in a window by an un- Adrianna Caraballo known object. This incident Chief Copy Editor is under investigation. Opinion Fiorella Medina AJ Melillo Saturday, Jan. 26 Corinne Appel montclarioncopy Carly Henriquez @gmail.com Red Hawk Diner: Patrol of- ficers responded in regards Feature Web Editor Teresa Gomez John Slahor to a verbal dispute. Officers montclarionweb spoke with two male stu- Sunday, Jan. 27 Entertainment @gmail.com dents who alleged that they Javier Reyes Greek Life: Members of a Sharif Hasan were refused service, spit at Photography student Greek organization Ben Caplan and called racial slurs from Copy responded to police head- Priscilla Cartagena montclarionphotography@ a diner employee. All in- Jennifer Losos gmail.com quarters to report an incident volved parties were referred Brielle Wyka of theft by deception. The Video Editor to the Little Falls municipal Sports individuals reported that a Mackenzie Robertson court if they wished to pur- Corey Annan [email protected] known alumni member for- Samantha Impaglia sue further complaints. mally holding the chapter Photography Social Media Manager Olivia Kearns Erika Jakubiszen director position had taken montclarionsocialmedia@ gmail.com approximately $20,000 out of the organization’s private Faculty Production Editor account over a period of two Faculty Advisor Kevin Saez years. This incident is cur- Tara George montclarionproduction georgeta @gmail.com rently under investigation. @montclair.edu Writers and Contributors Anyone who has information regarding these incidents Sam Carliner, Diego Coya, is urged to call the police station at T-I-P-S (8477). Jamir Reddick, Brian Rooney All calls are strictly confidential.