November 24, 2014 1 The“To succeed in life,Argo you need two things: ignorance and confi dence.” - Mark Twain The Independent Student Newspaper of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Volume 84, Issue 12 Stockton Gaming Club’s Extra Life Events What’s Inside: Raise Over $1,000 for Local Hospital

THE RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY School of Arts and Humanities Theatre Program presents Kristen Valenti plained, “Fantasy Island Amusement Park and Arcade donated Argo Staff Writer a PS4 and other door prizes. Level Up Entertainment donated

On November 15th, 2014, the Campus Center event gift certificates for a lot of the tournaments. Tiger Distributors Written by: Sheila Callaghan • Directed by: Kate Sparacio room was transformed into a gaming center for Gaming Club’s donated snacks and gift cards. In addition we got donations from 12 hour Extra Life event. The club has been spending all semester Trotta’s Hobbies, Wizards of the Coast, Fantasy Crate, Costello’s planning and promoting events for Extra Life, a charity organiza- Pizzeria and a few others.” tion where gamers raise money for children’s hospitals. All pro- At least 100 people attended the event. Some stayed for Wednesday, November 12 – Saturday, November 15 Experimental Theatre • 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 16 • 2:00 p.m. • Experimental Theatre ceeds raised by the club benefit the Children’s Specialized Hos- an hour or two, while others were there for the full 12 hours. The $10 - Regular • $8 - Students/Seniors stockton.edu/arhu

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This program has been funded in part through the NJ State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the local arts grant program administrated by the Atlantic County Office pital in Toms River, gamers of Stock- of Cultural and Heritage Affairs NJ. Gaming Club ton were excited set their fundraising to have an event Crumble Review goal at 1,500 dol- where they could Page 5 lars and came close raise money for to that with their two charity and play events this semester, games at the same the 12 hour event on time. Luke Ungar, campus and a Magic: a Stockton student The Gathering Tour- commented, “It’s nament at Trotta’s a fun way to help Hobbies in Barnegat, out a good cause New Jersey on Thurs- so it’s a win-win.” day, November 13th. Ryan Miles, a se- The club’s current nior at Stockton total is 1,400 dollars, who is an active surpassing their 840 member of Gam- dollar total last year, ing Club, finds the and they are planning event important. Hrusko Earns All-Region to hold one last small “Extra Life taps Title event to reach the to- into a very pas- Page 11 tal goal. sionate commu- The Saturday event on campus included tournaments, nity and uses it to raise a lot of money for a great cause. What I casual game play, prizes and raffles. The organized tournaments enjoy most about Extra Life is that it shows that the community with prizes were Catan, Hearthstone, Super Smash Bros Melee, of gamers really is a great group of people. The media loves to 1v1 League of Legends, and Mario Kart Double Dash. All of the paint gamers as violent and selfish, but I think that reaching out prizes for the tournaments and raffles were donated by local busi- to our community to raise money for such a great nesses to Gaming Club. Tara Ricco, Gaming Club president, ex- cause really shows that we’re more than that,” See Page 5 Donating to the Less Fortunate This Holiday Season Melissa Gilmour Stockton College Police Department Argo Staff Writer in partnership with Stockton Circle K Student-Athlete Unioniza- With the holiday season rapidly approach- will be collecting toys from November tion ing, it is important to remember to think about 18th - December 11th. There are collec- Page 13 those who are less fortunate. There are several tion bins at various locations including organizations that are continuously accepting do- the Campus Center, the academic build- nations that will make this holiday season a little ings and the residential life buildings. In brighter for those who are struggling. Addition- addition, on December 8th and 9th, the ally, this can be a great community service project Toys-R-Us in the Hamilton Mall is col- to write on those vital resumes. lecting toys, as well as the Atlantic City 1. Toys For Tots. The mission of the U.S. Aquarium and Rainforest Café in Atlan- Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is tic City. to collect new, unwrapped toys during October You can also donate as much money through December each year to distribute those you are willing to the charity. toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the commu- 97% of your donation goes nity. You can contribute to your local Toys for Tots campaign in to providing toys, books and several ways, do- other gifts to less fortunate nating a toy at children. The other 3% cov- the area toy drop ers fundraising expenses. locations, host 2. The Salvation Army. a Toys for Tots The Salvation Army operates When Not to Say, “Surprise event, or vol- 7,546 centers in communities Me” unteer at the lo- across the United States. The Page 19 cal warehouse. centers include On campus, the food distribu- See Page 2 The Vessel of Truth to the Stockton Community Since 1971 Page 2 Community November 24, 2014 The Argo

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For more information: The charities do not end here; there are many other organizations Contact Nate that are in desperate need of dona- 609-742-5896 tions not only this holiday season, but throughout the entire year. Some- [email protected] thing as simple as making cards to send to the troops, or volunteering November 24, 2014 Community Page 3 Police Blotter 11/12/14 - 11/18/14 By The Numbers: Highlights and Highlights and Highlights and Comments: Comments: Comments: Burglar Alarms - Fire Alarms: The Bus driver came Caller reports vehi- Walk in wanted to Housing I - 11 to Police Dept. to report cle struck deer, deer still speak with officer in re- Housing II - 1 that there was a blk male alive. No damage to vehi- gards to on going harass- Housing III - 0 on his bus asleep in the cle, deer deceased. Deer ment on Facebook. Housing IV - 1 back seat. In the seat in removed by from plant. Ugh. Cyberbullies front of the male was a Aw, that poor deer are so annoying. Why Housing V - 0 blk leather bag. He ad- never. RIP, random deer. can’t they just leave peo- Lakeside - 1 vised the bus driver it Caller reports he ple alone? was his after the bus driv- entered room and found Housing Lockouts: er parked he observed marijuana left out by his Caller advised she Housing I - 3 the male subject going roommate. heard a scream coming Housing II - 1 through the bag, after he Nice. You could have from the hallway of her Housing III - 1 went through the bag he kept it, sold it, flushed it, apartment area. Then her Housing IV - 1 gave it back to the bus smoked it, threw it in the phone rang and no one Housing V - 2 driver and said it was not lake, but no. You just had was there. MV Accidents - 4 his. The bag was dropped to tell the cops. Really? Some people MV Lockouts - 5 off to the CC information Caller reports white have serious issues and MV Stops - 30 desk. male in his early 20’s you call in because no one Property Checks - 120 Short version: Lost wearing blue shirt look- was on the other line. -_- black leather bag was ing into vehicles and pos- Suspicious MV - 5 Caller observed 2 found and returned to sibly trying to unlock females and 1 male argu- Suspicious Persons- 2 the Campus Center. Some doors. Suspicious Activity - 5 ing in court yard. contents may or may not Well that’s pretty Well, there goes that be missing. weird. Keep your doors three way. Solid effort. locked! Page 4 November 24, 2014 Stockton News Stockton Spotlight: Nick Ummarino Kendal Lambert news, sports, health, entertainment and weather. He also worked on short films Argo Staff Writer such as “Who’s There,” “In the Dark,” and a new horror film “Unsettled.” Nick’s As a young boy in high school, Nick Ummarino never imagined he would worked on many more and never stops until he’s turned out the best project he be where he is today. After graduating in 2011 with a degree in Communication can. Studies from Stockton College, he became Supervisor of Stockton Student Tele- On Monday, November 17, SSTV held a tribute to Nick for his continuing vision in addition to being a director, cinematographer, freelance videographer contributions of time, energy and expertise to the station. Colleagues, friends, and editor. Basically, anything to do with film, this guy can do with his eyes cast and crew gathered in the Campus Center Theatre that evening to honor him closed. and wish him luck in his new quest. Previous films that Nick produced and acted Nick has many accomplishments for only being 26 years old. Over the years in were showcased as guests reminisced about the great work that was churned he has directed, written and produced a host of films, including his breakout out at SSTV. Associate Professor of Communication and SSTV Faculty Advisor television mini-series, Dead Awakening. In 2012 after several conversations, Jeremy Newman witnessed Nick’s progression from an ambitious college student Nick approached the School of Arts and to a talented and dedicated filmmak- Humanities with a well-thought out plan er. Jeremy has worked with Nick on for a TV show. After countless meet- SSTV’s daily operations for the past ings, the papers were stamped and this couple of years and regards his legacy young man’s ideas were about to be a re- with the station as, “leaving behind ality. Dead Awakening, a spin on the hit lasting relationships. In one way or AMC series The Walking Dead, follows another, Nick has changed our lives; a college student who tries to survive a helped us learn and grow.” Often at widespread zombie apocalypse. Initi- great personal sacrifice, he is a friend ated as a summer Independent Study, the and role model for Stockton students. show accumulated ten full episodes that His reach has been immeasurable, as aired on Channel 14, Stockton’s closed- he’s recruited members from various circuit television station. They’re still majors across campus. viewable on SSTV’s YouTube channel. Early this November, Stockton As he envisioned, the program renewed held their Second Annual Film Fes- student interest in the station resulting in tival. Nick was instrumental in mak- increased membership and more viewers. ing the event a success, along with While most college graduates leave fellow SSTV TES Alec Pangia. Alec with a diploma from their alma matter, and Nick have worked together since few turn back to offer a helping hand; 2010 on numerous SSTV produc- Nick Ummarino is one of those few. In tions. “Since I was a freshman, Nick addition to his personal film endeavors, very quickly began to mentor me in he remained heavily involved with SSTV. the art of film, answering all of my Nick has been a strong support for all of questions and opening the door for the students at this station by teaching me to pursue my interests.” His dedi- student members and interns how to work the cameras, switchboard, lighting, cation to his projects is as intense as any artist can get. Alec, a Literature gradu- and audio equipment. Over the past year, Nick has invested countless hours into ate, says that working with Nick has been incredibly educational for him. the Channel 14 News, a production for Stockton students, made by Stockton Nick’s future looks bright, as he moves to Florida to pursue several film and students. Providing members and interns broadcast journalism experience, the production career options. “As long as he holds a camera, I’m sure he’ll be di- episodes are filmed in the Communication Studies’ new HD television studio in recting his co-workers at lunch!” comments Alec. Everyone at Stockton Student E-wing. This weekly show has segments that include national, local and college Television wishes him luck during the next chapter of his life. Extra Life Continued Change for Atlantic County Miles said. good with what you do well.’ Brittney Welch & Bella Thurber the academic wing on Stockton’s main cam- George Solter, Gam- If everyone took their passion Argo Staff Writers pus. Questions, suggestions, and discussion ing Club vice president, was to make the world a little bit In a collaborative effort which com- from the audience after the information ses- impressed by the amount of better, the effects of that would bines feminism and social research, students sion will be encouraged. people who came out and by be huge. The strengths of gam- and staff from two classes (Perspectives on The report was commissioned by The the work of his club. He said, ing in charity work are tremen- Women and Social Research Methods) at Atlantic County Advisory Commission on “I mostly enjoyed how much dous, from the pure entertain- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Women, and it will be completed and refined work the members of Gam- ment value to the fundraising have been working for the past semester on a by Ellen Mutari’s spring 2015 class. The pre- ing Club put into this event. potential of tournaments. I, Preliminary Report on the Status of Women liminary report includes a section on the es- Not just the e-board, but the along with other gamers, in Atlantic County. This report will consist of sential demographics of women in Atlantic members who comprise the have been ridiculed for hav- second-hand data, gathered by students un- County, which were researched by Dr. Jacob- club itself. They helped table ing a childish and worthless der the guidance of Dr. Kristin Jacobson and son’s class. The second half of the report com- and bake for our bake sale, or- hobby, and Extra Life proves Dr. Betsy Erbaugh. The information gathered pleted by Dr. Erbaugh’s class is about social ganize events, give their own that wrong. This is a way for covers everything from voting habits to repro- and economic autonomy, reproductive rights, insight as to what games they gamers to give back all across ductive rights of women in Atlantic County. and the health and well-being of Women in wanted to play, and brought the nation, and with Extra Life The creators of the report hope to paint Atlantic County. their own games and systems you can give back to a Chil- a picture of how women in Atlantic County This report is modeled after a commu- to get more people to play.” He dren’s Hospital local to you.” are faring, not just on their own, but also in nity research tool created by Misha Wersch- also pointed to Ricco, Gam- While Ricco is gradu- comparison to men in Atlantic County, and kul, Barbara Gault, and Heidi Hartmann for ing Club president, for doing ating in the spring, she hopes to the general population. One cannot rightly the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. a great job at organizing the that the tradition of Extra Life claim to know how well a community is do- The hope of these student researchers is that event. will carry on with the next ing unless they compare groups within the their efforts will go about bringing change to Ricco brought Extra Gaming Club executive board. community. This report aims to pinpoint areas the lives of women in Atlantic County. The Life to Stockton last year. “As So far, Extra Life has been where Atlantic County needs improvement in hashtag for the event is #Change4AC, and the an e-board member of Gaming successful in the gaming com- gender equality, as well as areas where it is students plan to advertise it heavily on Face- Club, I wanted to do some- munity on campus. If you are doing well. book, Twitter, and other social media sites. thing different than what the interested in the next event, On Thursday, December 4th all staff, stu- club has ever done, and some- like the public Facebook page, dents, and community members are cordially thing that would give back to “Extra Life at Stockton” for invited to an information session on the find- the community,” she said. “I updates. ings of this report. The event will take place am a strong believer in ‘doing from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM in room C-134 of November 24, 2014 Page 5 Stockton News Production Review: Crumble (Lay Me Down Justin Timberlake)

Caroline Fanning maintaining it, which was the catalyst of the family’s deterioration, as well as Argo Staff Writer when a life-changing accident occurs in the present day. Janice creates and ex- On Wednesday, November 12, the Performing Arts Center held an out- plosion in the house meant to cause fatal damage, but due to a last minute change standing presentation of Crumble (Lay Me of heart, moves to protect her mother Down Justin Timberlake) in the Experimen- from the blast. Just before these difficul- tal Theater below the PAC. The cast was THE RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY ties, Clara has a volatile fight with Barba- School of Arts and Humanities Theatre Program presents entirely student formed, with only two ac- ra, creating an enormous and potentially tors and three actresses fulfilling the show’s irreparable rift between the two sisters. seven roles. One devoted actor managed to It is revealed that Janice has lost her expend himself across three different roles, hand because of the explosion, which Justin Timberlake, Harrison Ford, and the pulls Clara out of her neutral state and in- father. The play ran for three days, opening spires her to work through her anxious, on Wednesday, November 12, with week- worrisome nature. Clara also reaches out end performances on the 15th and 16th. The to Barbara to help her get Janice through opening night presentation did not disap- this tragic time, and the sisters mend point, with flawless performances from all Written by: Sheila Callaghan • Directed by: Kate Sparacio their relationship. The accident appears those involved in the show. to bring Clara and Janice closer togeth- In the theater world, Crumble is by er, as their interactions are much more no means a famous or classic play, as the ma- amicable and loving. During the play’s jority of the audience members at Stockton’s conclusion, Clara, Janice, and Barbara, performance had never heard of it prior to are shown cleaning and fixing the house that night. In summary, the story chronicles together, much to its appeasement. The the account of a struggling mother, Clara, and house is now satisfied with its residents, her troubled and problematic daughter Jan- as they have finally taken the time to give ice. The two live in a house that is constantly it the work it needs. The three are also griping and groaning about the mistreatment shown enjoying a meal together, with and negligence it has been receiving at the Barbara expressing interest in moving in Wednesday, November 12 – Saturday, November 15 hands of its latest residents, because it used Experimental Theatre • 7:30 p.m. with her sister and niece, just before the to be a mansion. As Janice’s violent thoughts Sunday, November 16 • 2:00 p.m. • Experimental Theatre curtain falls. continue to escalate, so do Clara’s panic at- $10 - Regular • $8 - Students/Seniors Everything about the play was immac- tacks about her daughter’s bizarre tendencies. ulate, from the directing, to the set con- stockton.edu/arhu Along with these dilemmas, Clara’s spinster Stockton College is an AA/EO institution struction, costume design, and individual and cat connoisseur sister, Barbara, provides This program has been funded in part through the NJ State Council on the Arts/ performances from all of the actors and Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the local arts grant program administrated by the Atlantic County Office indecorous advice to the mother/daughter of Cultural and Heritage Affairs actresses on stage. Each actor impecca- duo, which continuously has adverse effects. bly captured the essence of each of their As all of this is going on, Janice and Clara characters, which was no easy feat, espe- are visited by their respective celebrity crushes, Justin Timberlake and Harrison cially since one role was that of the personified thoughts of the house itself. The Ford, both of whom further add fuel to the fire, all while the house grows increas- crew also did a brilliant job creating a wondrous set in the small, yet captivating ingly wrathful against its inhabitants. Experimental Theater, perfectly exhibiting multiple diverse and disparate set- Finally, the play climaxes on Christmas Day, when the characters reminisce on tings all on one stage. how exactly Janice’s father and Clara’s husband was killed by the house for not Physical Therapy Class of 2016 at NSC

Katie Ambrosius therapy profession move forward. One keynote speaker was Paul Rockar, the For the Argo President of the APTA. He discussed the vision the APTA has for society and the Ten students from the physical therapy class of 2016 attended the National importance physical therapists have in fulfilling their niche and helping society. Student Conclave (NSC) in Milwaukee, WI from October 30th - November 2nd. Another highlight of the trip was the networking events. During these events, the The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) hosts the conclave every students were able to talk to other physical therapy students about differences year and it attracts graduate physical therapy students from all over the coun- in their programs and experiences. Some other schools give their students the try. The conclave offers networking events, information sessions, and physical opportunity to volunteer in pro bono clinics under the supervision of a licensed therapy exhibits. physical therapist. This idea was This year, there were over 1,100 passed on to the faculty at Stock- students in attendance. The students ton and it is something they will attended information sessions about think about for the future. different career paths for physical Overall, the students had therapists such as private practice a wonderful experience at NSC and research. In one of the sessions, and were able to learn more about entrepreneurship, the students about their profession outside were able to tour a facility that makes of the classroom. The students toy cars that are adapted for children were inspired by the core values with disabilities. The toys are made of the APTA. As future physi- so the child has to actively partici- cal therapists, the students are pate in order to get the car to move. the ones who will determine the For example, a child that has trouble direction of the physical therapy keeping his head up right has to have profession. It was advocated that his head on the headrest in order for the students be the change that the car to move. The conference also they want to see in their lives, offered general information about profession, and world. The stu- signing up and passing the boards, dents who went on the trip re- job-hunting, and tips for interview- ceived funding from the gradu- ing for a position. ate student council. The conclave also shed light on how the APTA helps the physical Page 6 November 24, 2014 Stockton News Tri Sigma’s Greek God Yik Yaks of the Week and Goddess Pageant

Kyle Ryan you eliminate and why?” and “Con- Argo Staff Writer gratulations you’ve been added to the Tri Sigma held their annual crayon box, what color are you?” Greek God and Goddess pageant on Before the crowns were Wednesday, November 19th. Mem- awarded, the pageant crowned Ms. bers from different Greek organiza- Philanthropy. Fayan Boston of tions compete in different categories Lambda Tau Omega had over $100 to try and win the crown and brag- in her philanthropy jar. In total, the ging rights for the next year. The contestants raised over $400. The of- pageant consisted of a group dance, ficial title of Greek God went to Mat- the contestant’s best pick up line, for- thew Olmstead of Lambda Sigma mal wear, and a fishbowl question. Upsilon and the title of Greek God- In addition, contestants had jars to dess went to Jamie Bello of Delta collect money to see who could raise Zeta. the most for their philanthropy. Between admission, the si- The group dance featured lent auction (which include signed some classic party-dance hits such as sports memorabilia , a car rental, and “The Wop”, “The Wobble”, “Jump brunch) and the philanthropy do- on It”, and “The Electric Slide.” The nations the sisters of Sigma Sigma next portion of the show had the con- Sigma raised over $1,300 for their testants give their best pick-up lines. philanthropy! In a surprising turn of a events, the girls seemed to have the upper hand. Some of the top lines were “Your body is 65% water and I’m pretty thirsty,” “Do you like bacon? Wanna strip?” and “Do you like froyo cuz you could spoon me all night long.” Contestants then strutted their stuff in their best formal attire be- fore the always entertaining fish- bowl questions. Questions includ- ed “What kind of underwear best de- scribes your life?” “What state would

The Jersey Devil Advice Column The Jersey Devil For the Argo Dear Yikky Yakkity, Ms. B., has a question: One of my friends graduated two years before me, in the class of 2005. She Should we ever get back together with a former lover? was an excellent student and earned a B.S. in Chemistry. However, she never had a paying job during college, and as a result she had no savings. What my friend Jersey Devil has an answer: really wanted to do was get her own apartment, but instead, she was forced to Oh my, Ms. B. Getting back together with a former lover is always a risky move back home after graduation. Most students believe that going back home proposition. After all, there is a good reason for calling a former lover an “X.” after graduation is like having your tail between your legs. It’s totally disappoint- Think long and hard about the reasons why you are no longer with this person. ing. When my friend, whom was highly respected, had a “failure to launch,” I Ask yourself, “Why did we break-up in the first place? Have the issues that con- realized that it could happen to me. tributed to the end of the relationship been resolved?” People do change. Some- In that moment, I recognized how a lack of savings could impact your life. times they change for the better and sometimes they become unbearable, miser- By moving back in with her parents, it meant they controlled the flow of her life, able, shadows of their former selves. I would have to advise that if you decide to and if I wasn’t able to secure a job right after graduation, I knew I’d be in a simi- re-light that old flame then strike the match with the lights on and your eyes wide lar situation. I wanted to become in control of my money so it could enrich my open because once that fire is burning again it might be very difficult to remain life, rather than dictate what I could and couldn’t do. focused on what is best for you. What is the moral of the story you might ask? If you don’t want your parents Jersey Devil to control your life, then don’t give them control of your finances. Don’t let them purchase things like cell phones, internet, car insurance, or other niceties that Dear Jersey Devil, people who are “old enough,” have to purchase on their own. If you already pay Why must my parents be in control of my life? I’m old enough to make my for these things then, guess what, your parents no longer control you any more own decisions. than you are willing to let them. Yikky Yakkity Jersey Devil November 24, 2014 Page 7 Stockton News The Future of Museum Education on the Holocaust and Genocide in the 21st Century Samantha Andujar After a very informative session, Lithgow changed gears into our career Argo Staff Writer talk. Lithgow gave the following tips to ensure success for those interested in Rachel Lithgow seems like she has done it all. Before working with The future careers in museums and research. American Jewish Historical Society, Lithgow had worked at various organiza- -Show up and show up well. If you’re taking a job half way across the freaking tions such as Shoah Foundation, Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, Buffalo country, better be dressed to impress. Olmstead Parks Conservancy, and the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance -Knowing your strengths and communicating them clearly and effec- Foundation. Having worked with so many well-known organizations, as either a tively. Playing into strengths can really help get any job. Never fake what you do president or executive director, it amazing to note that she has done this all with not know. Believe in Karma? Yeah it works a little like that. a Master’s Degree from Boston University! Lithgow’s experience with museum -Don’t be myopic in choosing jobs. Many times we will not always land organizations is without a doubt impressive to say the least. So what do we do the jobs of our dreams when we get out of college, but a job is a job. Unless it when we see a woman with that much experience? We invite her to Stockton! involves doing highly criminal activity or possible jail time and rotting in prison, On November 20, 2014, Executive Director of The American Jewish I’m pretty sure that job isn’t as bad as it looks on paper. Historical Society, Rachel Lithgow, came to talk to students and faculty about -May have already mentioned this in previous issues, but learning lan- working in the business of museums and how to get the job you want when pur- guages is a must in our field of work. There are plenty of apps via phone or tablet suing this line of work. Lithgow talked about the importance of partnerships and out there that are free that can do the same job as a highly priced Rosetta Stone. museums stating that it is essential to work with other organizations to build rev- You just have to have the will power and discipline to teach yourself. I am cur- enue while also giving the organizations the recognition they deserve. She talked rently teaching myself Japanese and Korean. I’m not saying they are the easiest briefly about two cases in which museums have helped other organizations flour- of languages but with hard work and determination it is attainable. Russian is a ish when others would not help. The Jehovah’s Witnesses and Nazi Persecution big language being learned at this moment for those looking for a language to of Homosexuals organization had a message to share and LAMOTH (Los Ange- study. les Museum of the Holocaust) heard there voices. Because one museum was will- - NEVER PUT HI THERE IN YOUR COVER LETTERS! If an under- ing to think with their hearts both parties and the LAMOTH benefited from such grad is taking this advice and is telling you this in print, it’s probably a good idea collaborative efforts. to never do it. Ever. Lithgow then -Have someone proof- turned the discussion over read your resume before to the future of museums sending it in. themselves, expressing -Use traditional for- the importance of mov- matting for your re- ing into other forms of sume. No fancy crazy medium and technology fonts or paper with de- as the starting point. To signs. I know there is further prove her theory, a whole science to this Lithgow showed us how and how it makes you with some imagination, stand out. Just don’t. computer programming, What matters is the con- and hard work you can tent you put in. You’re achieve some really fan- selling your job skills tastic results. Lithgow not a hallmark card. spoke about the project - Computer skills are she had worked on with a must in any field of LAMOTH. The slide de- work now since most picted an interactive visi- companies or organiza- tors information guide in tions rely on them heav- which guest can touch the ily. Learn them. various photos on the ta- -For writing majors ble- like screen, revealing interested in this line of educational information work learn how to read that explains holocaust and understand a budget history in a new fun digital way. Lithgow then showed us her own project she did plan and learn the art of grant writing. for PHRF (Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation) thus proving yet -Having decent experience in accounting, business, or finance is never a again that with creativity, and a bit of computer savviness , the possibilities are bad asset to have. endless. The interactive timeline featured on the PHRF website illustrates two -Learn how to market yourself, keep things short, sweet and to the point. fictitious historical characters, Peter and Gretchen, as they tell the painful and Keep it visually and creatively compelling. difficult story of the Holocaust. Through the utilization of technological tools, - Come into an interview with confidence and do not fidget. It’s consid- primary source material can be stored and used in various ways to help keep the ered distracting and you look unsure of yourself. history alive as our holocaust survivors and the other sources of firsthand ac- -Learn how to firmly shake a hand. counts slowly dwindle away. Now working with The American Jewish Historical -When you don’t know something. ASK. society, the organization has more than 25 million documents in its possession. - Learn how to work a room and learn something about each person that With that much material how does one gain access to it? Lithgow expressed that will be attending and their organization. In other words do your homework well through publications (Heritage and AJS Journal) of the Society, Fundraising, ex- in advance. hibitions, public programs, events, collecting relevant material for the archives at -There is a big difference between being humble and confident and being an accelerated rate (including digital), marketing and branding, social media, and arrogant and cocky. There is no need for over the top attire or grandiosity. Come publicity; many organizations use the materials through many forms of media to in with intent to grab that job, but be yourself. help keep the memory of the Holocaust alive.

Thought of the Moment: “Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor.” -Into the Woods Page 8 November 24, 2014 Stockton News This Week’s Stockton Students and Instagram Winners: Holocaust Survivors Tour Thanks @kcaroline39 the Museum of Jewish and @zay2214 Heritage in NYC

Theresa McMackin ing to Holocaust survivors and second Staff Writer generations as we toured the Museum Earlier this semester the Sara of Jewish Heritage in New York City.” and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource The Museum of Jewish Heritage Center sponsored a study tour to The permanent exhibit consisted of donat- Museum of Jewish Heritage in New ed and loaned articles from Jewish life York City. The charter bus trip, which before, during, and after the Holocaust, was fully funded thanks to the gener- such as socks a survivor wore while in ous sponsorship from the Sara and hiding, a family’s chuppah, (wedding Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource canopy), and a dress made by a female Center, the Sam Azeez Museum of Holocaust survivor following her lib- Woodbine Heritage, brought together eration from a concentration camp. 15 students, 15 Holocaust survivors, Both students and survivors toured the and second generation members to museum, with each student touring tour the museum’s exhibits. with a survivor or second generation, We “welcome the opportunity hearing their life stories during and to support events that support survi- after the Holocaust. The stories of the vors”, quoted Executive director of survivors varied; there was one survi- the Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine vor Joe Rosenberg who, along with his

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Heritage ,Jane Photo by Charlena Hamilton brother, survived Stark, when Auschwitz-Birke- asked about nau and another the importance of these trips. She also survivor, Don Berkman, who was hid- noted how Holocaust and Genocide den in the forests near Vilna, Lithuania Education is a “primary focus of our by his mother during the World War mission” at our museum and that she II. Brian Bates, a Stockton Criminal is thrilled “to see students interacting Justice major earning a minor in Ho- with survivors in a social environ- locaust and Genocide Studies, toured ment.” When asked about the impact the museum with Sy Techner. He is a this type of experience and interaction child survivor who was hidden in Paris has on survivors BJ Pinnock, a Social during the war. “I could see the pain Worker with Jewish Family Services in his (Sy’s) face while he looked at of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, pictures from Auschwitz-Birkenau”, said that the Holocaust survivors are Brian said. “(Sy) told me that every “strengthened by it,” by seeing people, picture he sees is from Auschwitz- especially students, listen and care Birkenau. He always looks for his fa- about their experiences. Above all, the ther.” While all Holocaust survivors Holocaust survivors “appreciate the carry the weight of their experiences students” and the “big impact” that has and their losses with them to this day, been made in their lives by the Sara they never let those years define them. and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource They’re the most generous, funny, life- Center. “Our students from Stockton loving people you will ever meet in College have learned about the Holo- your lifetime; they treat you like their caust from textbooks and memoirs,” own grandchildren. Though the day commented Gail Rosenthal of the Ho- ended, the experience and it’s impact locaust Resource Center, “Today was a day like this had on you lasts longer a unique opportunity for students to than a day; often times, it lasts a life- learn outside the classroom by listen- time. November 24, 2014 Page 9 Stockton News Student Receives Special Grant Award to Help Stockton Seaview Executives Establish Sustainability Plan at the Resort Kristen Comose Quain and Comose in the planning and execution of the research project. All For the Argo three, Drs. Quain, Scales, and Whithem teach classes at the resort. A team of Stockton professors and a Stockton business undergraduate stu- In a two session sequence, the Stockton College team utilized a relatively dent used cutting edge techniques to assist the Stockton Seaview Resort’s ex- new technique called “Q-Mapping”. In a “Q-Mapping” session, participants ecutive team in identifying sustainability strategies and opportunities. The proj- learn to ask open ended, positive questions. The group of Stockton Seaview ect was funded by a special grant awarded to the student, Kristen Comose, and Resort Executives came up with 100+ questions within the 90 minute time frame The questions are then grouped into categories and displayed in a two di- mensional map. The final step was an idea-generating session in which the par- ticipants utilized a series of six “thinking hats”. The result was an amazingly effective list of action items. Professor Quain first developed this three part strategy when the govern- ment of Bermuda asked him for assistance in reviving their hotel and tourism industry. Professors Scales and Whithem, helped to modify the system for use in private busi- ness. The pro- cess was turned into a case study. The three pro- fessors and Co- mose have been invited to submit their Manuscript to the e-Journal of Social & Be- havioral Re- professor, Bill Quain (Hospitality and Tourism Management). Professors Cliff search in Busi- Whithem and Michael Scales (both Hospitality and Tourism Management) joined ness. Page 10 November 24, 2014 Stockton News Stockton’s Thanksgiving Feast Kendal Lambert Staff Writer Without a doubt, Stockton has a phenomenal set of educators who are genuinely interested in their students and want to help them peruse their goals and enrich their college experience. We all know someone who has made at- tending Stockton very memorable for us, and as students we rarely get to see our professors outside of the classroom. On Thursday, November 20, Stockton held the 30th Annual Student, Faculty and Staff Dinner where students invite their favorite professor or faculty member to engage in conversation in a casual set- ting over a delicious buffet style dinner. But guests are not limited to those who teach- if there is someone who works at Stockton, whether it be the custodian who always greets you in the halls or the very helpful secretary at the Bursars Office, this event invites everyone to attend. Student Development has been keeping this tradition alive and this year celebrates its 30th Annual Dinner, in collaboration with Student Senate, Hillel and the Campus Religious Council. Associate Professor of Physics and Jewish Studies Dr. Yitzhak Sharon led the night as the Master of Ceremony. Nicknamed, “Stockton’s Thanksgiving”, the idea behind this effort is to get students, faculty and staff connected. The varied menu options were related to the holiday season, including the traditional carved turkey, stuffing, sweet po- tatoes, ziti roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes with gravy. Delicious! Assistant Director of Student Development, Lauren Wilson regards the event as, “Something that’s really unique to Stockton, not many other schools have the opportunity to share in an experience such as this. It’s a time to sit down

and really get to know your faculty and staff members in a way you can have a conversations with someone who has made a big impact on you.” Unique to this year’s Student, Faculty and Staff Dinner, Student Senate and Campus Religious Council has decided to recognize a Faculty of the Year and Staff of the Year. After careful consideration of all the faculty and staff nomi- nations submitted by students, two names stood out among the rest. Emily Zeck, of the Student Senate Public Relations Committee, and Dominic Silla, President of Campus Religious Council delivered the awards presentation. Richard Trama was honored with the Best award. The student who nominated Richard regarded him as, “the most influential person I have met at Stockton thus far. As my pre- ceptor advisor and former professor, I’ve had the pleasure to get to know him on a personal level. Without his help over the past two years, I would have not been as successful in my education as I currently am.” The winner of the Best Faculty Award was presented to Dr. Jessica Fleck. “She is so caring and dedicated to all of her students in ways that are unimaginable. I have learned so much from her in such a short period of time. I have grown as a student, a researcher, and matured in ways I had not throughout possible with a professor. I have never met a profes- sor at Stockton who leaves to many positive impressions on her students,” said one of her students. Stockton is a family. As a family, we serve as a foundation of support for one another. The Student, Faculty and Staff Dinner is just one instance where the family can convene and express appreciation. November 24, 2014 Page 11 Stockton Sports Hrusko Earns All-Region Title

Rachel Castellitto regional meet: Courtney Klecha (24:36.4), Christina Welsh Argo Staff Writer (24:40.0), and Hillary Morris (24:44.9). Sara Bridge was the The cross country team traveled to the Division III second finisher for the Ospreys with a time of 24:05.1. Ra- NCAA Atlantic Regional meet that took place in Roches- chel Castellitto (25:33.8) and Amanda Matthews (26:06.0) ter, New York on Saturday, November 15th. Both teams also competed at the regional meet. were extremely successful. The men’s team placed 18th The men’s team was led by Antonio Piro (26:46.7), who out of 40 teams, this tied the highest the men have placed finished 77th on the eight kilometer course. Philip Palmer at this meet in the last 15 years of school history. Mean- was second to finish for the Ospreys with a time of 27:02.3 while, the women’s team placed 20th overall. The runner with teammate, Charles Estrada finishing third for the team with the most significant performance from the meet was at 27:20.4. Piro, Palmer, and Estrada all ran their personal Cassandra Hrusko, who finished 20th overall. This is the best times at this meet. Sean Lynch (27:30.2) and Mike Scala best finish place-wise in the history of the cross country (27:32.9) finished fourth and fifth respectively for the team. program at Stockton. She completed the six kilometer Daniel Orsino (27:57.0) and Nicolo Spadavecchia (28:58.4) course with a personal best time of 22:27.8 and earned also competed. an all-region title in the process. The only other Osprey This meet officially ended the cross country season for to accomplish this goal was recent graduate, Morgan Sin- the Ospreys this year. The regional team will take one week clair. Hrusko was one spot away from qualifying to go to off before they start to train for indoor track season. The first Nationals. indoor meet for the Ospreys will take place on December 7th Three other women had personal best times at the at the Lehigh Fast Times Meet in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. **Calling All Sports Fans!** Be on the lookout for O-Fans! Stockton’s official school spirit reward system. More information coming soon! Men’s Basketball Team Wins Stockton Tip-Off Classic For the Argo and 10 points respectively. Nate Pacius (Neptune/Academy Charter) and Blamon Richard Stockton (2-0) began the 2014-15 in fine style, winning over Wil- dished five assists each and Pacius pilfered four steals. kes 76-75 before defeating nationally ranked Albertus Magnus 84-75 to capture In the final, Blamon scored 18 points, grabbed 11 boards, which tied a ca- the Stockton Tip-Off Classic title. The Falcons are ranked #8 in NCAA Division reer high, and pilfered four steals. Pacius chipped in with 16 markers and a game- III by D3hoops.com. high five steals. Cane scored 13 points, pulled down eight rebounds and dished a Josh Blamon (Cinnaminson/Cinnaminson) sank a free throw with three sec- team-high seven assists while Myles Reuben (Edison/J.P. Stevens) and Anthony onds remaining that gave the Ospreys a Woodard (Atlantic City/Atlantic City) come-from-behind 76-75 win over Wil- scored 11 and 10 points respectively. kes University in the opener. Stockton Woodard’s total tied his career high in rallied after being down by eight points points and he also had a career-high late in the contest to garner the win. four assists on the night. Armin Cane (Pleasantville/Pleas- Blamon was named MVP of the antville) led the Ospreys with 25 points, tournament, with Cane garnering All- all in the second half. Zavon Johnson Tournament team honors as well as an (Trenton/West Windsor-Plainsboro NJAC Player of the Week nod. South) and Marcus Harmon (Whites- boro/Middle Twp.) chipped in with 12

See more news on Stockton Sports at stocktonargo.com! Ospreys of the Week MEN’S BASKETBALL: Armin Cane (Pleasantville/Pleasantville) led team in scoring (19.0 ppg), assists (9) and field goal percentage (.560) as he helped the Ospreys to the Stockton Tip-Off Classic title. Cane was named the All-Tournament Team for his play and earned his first NJAC Player of the Week award. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Sasha Williams (Cherry Hill/Cherry Hill West) had an outstanding debut in her rookie season for Stockton. In her first two games, she averaged 10 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks as Stockton finished second at the Stockton Tip-Off Classic. Williams was named to the All-Tournament team and earned her first career NJAC Rookie of the Week award for her efforts. WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY: Cassandra Hrusko (Manchester/Manchester Twp.) produced the best finish ever by a Stockton female at the NCAA Regionals by placing 20th out of 272 runners (22:27.8) over the 6K course. Hrusko produced a personal best time, was the top NJAC runner at the meet, qualified for All-Region and earned her first NJAC Runner of the Week Award with her performance. MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY: Antonino Piro (Wildwood/Wildwood Catholic) paced the Stockton men by finishing 77th out of 285 competitors at the NCAA Atlantic Regionals with a time of 26:46.7 that was a personal best. Piro helped the Ospreys to a 18th placing out of 41 teams WOMEN’S SOCCER: Mairead McKeary (Cranford/Cranford) scored her fourth goal of the season in 2-1 win over Elmira in the opening round of the ECAC tournament. McKeary finished her rookie season with four goals and eight points while playing in all 24 games. MEN’S SOCCER: Anthony Colofranson (Woodbury Heights/Gateway) scored four times last week as Stockton finished second in the ECAC tour- nament. Colofranson ended his second season at Stockton with 20 goals, the fourth Osprey ever to achieve that milestone. VOLLEYBALL: Macy Schwartz (Mahwah/Mahwah) led the team in kills (15) and hitting percentage (.313) and also registered seven blocks dur- ing Stockton’s NCAA Tournament match against Stevenson. Schwartz was named to the Newport News Regional All-Tournament team and chosen NJAC Player of the Week for the fifth time this season. Page 12 November 24, 2014 Current News

*Opinions and editorials do not reflect the opinions of The Argo Corporation or The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. The views expressed by writers are solely their own. We encourage you to submit rebuttals or other op/ed pieces for publication to [email protected]. Women in Sports and Media Rizwan Khan of the curve America is, we still have yet to see a female president in office, as op- For the Argo posed to third world countries such as Pakistan and India whom have had women Throughout sports history, we have seen many women get treated as sex leaders. symbols before they are ever considered athletes. We can just open up a sports Now bring in a sport where the males and the females have to compete magazine in our local stores to see how biased female athletes are portrayed in on the same level like mixed martial-arts. In the past few years women have been comparison to male athletes. In 2008, Danica Patrick was the first female race car coming onto the scene as top fighters and given the spotlight such as fighters driver on the cover of FHM magazine. In the picture she was sitting on the hood like Cyborg, Ronda Rousey, etc. Regardless of the fame that Rousey, who made of a car with just red underwear on. When they interviewed her for the magazine the front cover of MAXIM magazine, has had in recent fights, she still didn’t they did not ask her one question dealing with her sport, but asked her questions get paid anywhere near the money the male fighters received. In UFC 168 she such as, “Is your underwear flame retardant?” or, “Are there times of the month received 50,000 as opposed to Anderson Silva who received 600,000. It goes to where you’re a more aggressive, angry driver?” show that regardless of the appeal that the women have in the sport, they still will Whenever I read sports magazines with male athletes, I never stumbled not receive the pay male athletes receive, kind of reflecting the glass ceiling ef- upon interviews such as the ones that women athletes partake in. The questions fect in business. Throughout history we have witnessed women get discriminated they usually ask the men are more focused on their sports life, instead of their against in the workforce with wage inequality, as well as in sports by not getting personal life. I believe in America they are just very biased on the thought of a the same luxuries as male athletes. women being a leader in something, whether it be sports, politics, etc. As ahead Music Review: The Uncommonly Good Samantha Andujar 5. When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music Argo Staff Writer together? The Uncommonly Good is a somewhat of a brand new band that formed The band formed in March of 2014. I really wanted to start making music in March of 2014. With influences such as Nirvana, Van Halen, Mastodon, and again with Dylan though, because we used to jam as a two piece named Giglet Faith No More it’s pretty clear these guys mean business. With harsh vocals and and the San. I think we wrote some killer tunes, but were kind of more naïve some pretty great instrumentals, for a band that just started making its way into back then. Now we are all grown up with a third member and big boy songs! the Jersey scene I am only hoping to hear good things from them. Listening to 6. Do you have a record label? Are you a member of any music orga- the few songs they had on their band camp site I could tell right away that these nizations? guys want to take us back to the basics of grunge punk with undertones of hard- No record label or music organization. We do things on our terms at the core elements, which is pretty refreshing. Trying to put a label on these guys is moment. just something that can’t be done. It’s loud, energetic, and nostalgic. When you 7. What can you tell me about your instruments? have all that where’s the need for labels? Since this band is pretty new I can only Dylan: My drum kit is a piece of trash. I threw together anything I could say that I hope for the best for these guys as they are embracing rather unique and every time I am about to play I hope that it does not fall over. I love it though. elements in the rock genre that I have not seen in quite some time. It is needed to Ken: I play two guitars. One is a blue Fender Stratocaster, and the other sometimes go back to the roots in which rock music stems from instead of trying is a black Les Paul Custom. While I inherited the Les Paul from my dad, the to reinvent the wheel at times. Who knows? Maybe it might sound Uncommonly Fender came as a Christmas gift. I really liked that kind because Larry LaLonde Good. of Primus and Trey Spruance of Secret 1. What’s the name of your Chiefs 3 played that kind. However, I’m band? What’s the origin of that really open to any guitar. I don’t really name? Have you changed the band’s dive too deep into gear aspects and stuff. name before? If it sounds good, then I’ll play it. That’s The name is The Uncommonly my mentality. Good. It stemmed from The Jesus Liz- Lance: I play a Dean Rhapsody ard song of the same name. We did ac- Semi-Hollow body Bass through an un- tually change names, yes. We used to be known guitar amp. I love the grind and the In Control, until we found out another punch that it provides. band already goes under that name. 8. Where have you performed? Coming across good band names is the What are your favorite and least favor- real struggle of an artist nowadays. ite venues? Do you have any upcoming 2. Can you tell our Argo readers shows? a bit about yourselves? Ken: We’ve performed in Dylan’s Ken Geiger. Age 18. I go to Red basement a few times. We loved perform- Bank Regional, along with the other ing there when we were able to. We also guys. I play guitar and sometimes yell. have played Red Bank Rehearsal Studios Dylan McLarnon. Age 17. I go and Brighton Bar. Both places are really to Red Bank Regional. I am drums and swell venues. Our last show was at Brigh- vocals. ton opening up for ANTiSEEN. Sadly, at Lance VanGlahn. Age 18. I also the moment we have no shows booked. go to Red Bank Regional, play Bass However, that could change at any time! and sing. 9. Which songs do you perform 3. What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your most frequently? Do you ever play any covers? major influences? Ken: We try to vary the sets for each performance. I think our two main Ken: Nirvana, Melvins, Retox, King Crimson, Devin Townsend, Frank staples live are probably “Origin of Species” and “Swine.” Those two are pretty Zappa, Faith No More, Primus, ISIS (the band, people), Van Halen, the Dillinger much the first two songs we ever rehearsed as a group. As for covers, we have Escape Plan, Aphex Twin, Napalm Death, and Mastodon. Those artists are pretty done some Black Flag covers, and we covered the Butthole Surfers recently. much the most important bands that have ever come into my life. As for our Covers haven’t been a main focus for us recently though. genre, I think it’s just kind of noise rock or something. I don’t know, it’s a bit 10. Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics that hard to pigeon hole I think. seem to come across in most of your songs? Dylan: The Jesus Lizard and Sting. Lance: The songs that I write are not meant to change the world. They are Lance: Black flag, Retox, Real Cops, Fugazi, Suburban Scum, the Cro- meant to show people what I think and what I want to contribute to the world. Mags, Stag Party, along with many other bands. The song In Control, off of our demo, I wrote it about who I am and who I want 4. How long have you all known each other? How did you meet? to be. While the song F---- Neo-Hippies, off of our upcoming album, is about a Ken: We’ve known each other now collectively for about a year or two. I group of people I can’t stand. So the topics vary and they will change over time knew Lance and Dylan separately since freshman year. Then I think Lance and because I will also change overtime. Dylan met during last school year. Ken: I’ve written a good chunk of songs for the first See Page 13 November 24, 2014 Page 13 Current News Music Review Continued album we recorded. Music for me is most important, so I don’t waste too much ever someone says that they loved the show, I take it to heart. Same with criti- time with lyrics as much. Meaning doesn’t really come to mind when I’m writing cism, I’m always open. them down. I just write whatever words come to mind. Somehow, it’s worked Ken: Like Dylan said, this isn’t for fame and fortune. This music isn’t for out pretty well for me. Maybe one day, I’ll actually start to talk about pressing everyone, by any means, (although I wish it was.) I just want people to recognize subject matters in songs! that there is more music out there than what they’ll hear on their radio. If we 11. Could you briefly describe your music-making process? happen to be the kind of band that does that for someone, then I would be pretty Ken: I write songs on guitar alone, and then present them to the band at re- happy. hearsal. However, a good amount of the songs I’ve written haven’t even seen the Lance: I never expect a dime from my music. I don’t care about fame or for- light of day yet. I try to make them the absolute best they can be. When they’re tune. I do this because music is a gift for me not because I want to make a living ready in those terms, then lyrics will come. off of it or become a millionaire from it. If people like us, that’s great and if they Lance: I typically write the music for the song first then after I think of a don’t, oh well, but I never did this for any material gain. topic that I want to write about and write lyrics. 16. What advice do you have for people who want to form their own 12. What are your rehearsals generally like? bands? Ken: Rehearsals kind of are whenever we are all not busy nowadays. They Lance: If you really want to play music you will; it’s in your blood. usually involve going through the set for our next show a whole lot. New songs Ken: Sell out. It makes everything easier! If you want to take the hard route happen some other days though. It’s all very fun and sunshine-y when us three though, don’t be a dick to people. The people you will meet at this level now are men rehearse in a dimly lit basement, playing our chaotic music! the ones building you up. 13. How has your music evolved since you first began playing music 17. How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a web- together? site with sample songs or a demo CD? Ken: Oh yeah. It used to be that we would try and write really fast hardcore Ken: theuncommonlyg.bandcamp.com is where you can find our music. bursts as songs. Over time though, I think we have all started to respect what each We have a few things up there, but I recommend checking out “Bland,” and one of likes musically, so now it all can be laid out on the table. The diversity is “Even Blander.” That’s really our best stuff we have while we finish up the mas- amazing, but we still have our own distinct edge. It’s pretty cool when something tering process of our first album. like that happens. 18. Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge for offering financial or Dylan: I started drumming from playing Rock Band (the video game). My emotional support? style developed and I don’t even know how it happened. Back when Kenny and I Ken: Yeah, just a few: my family, the dudes in Hot Blood (especially the were a two-piece, I was a shy drummer. I didn’t play as confidently, but now I’m producing guru, Charlie Schafer), MD, Nic DiFiglia, Christian Bonomo, Jon pretty comfortable with my instrument. Nielson, John Schneider and The Gregory Moceikis. 14. What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been Dylan: My band mates, my girlfriend Christine, everyone who has support- able to overcome that challenge? If so, how? ed our noise, MD, and The Gregory Moceikis Ken: Booking a show outside our rehearsal basement was hard as Hell! But Lance: God, my mom, My lovely girlfriend Michelle, Matt Kiley, Alex hey, we did it. It’s pretty sweet when your drummer has some connections to a Rosen, Charlie Schafer, Ron Santee, and all the bands we have played with. venue. Dylan’s our secret weapon. 19. Any last words? 15. What’s your ultimate direction for your band? Are you seeking Ken: Listen to Melvins. They’ll improve your life ten-fold. fame and fortune? Lance: Playing music is the biggest blessing I could ever ask for and I am Dylan: Fame and fortune? No. My goal is to have our music hit someone as happy I am doing it with two awesome guys who share the same passion that I hard as some music hits me. I love seeing people getting into the music. When- have. Student-Athlete Unionization: What Does it Really Mean for Athletics? Patrick Wonaszek of the Football team, and outside of the university? What does it mean when that For the Argo is applied to female student-athletes, whose sports generally generate much less Back in April, voting took place on a real game changer for student- revenue for the school? Under Title IX, the ruling must be applied to the ladies athletes. Having been recognized legally as employees, members of the football as it is to the men. Title IX as a quick overview, prohibits discrimination on the team at Northwestern University voted on whether or not to unionize. Kain Col- basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. So women ter, a former Northwestern player himself, remains as one of the most outspoken would see the same benefits as men, but will it cause schools to consider shut- people on the topic, point- ting down womens’ programs because they will lose money on them? After all, ing out some facts which the NCAA is a billion dollar industry; if they should allow players to seek profits the general public might be and compensation, why would they not be allowed that same right? If payment is surprised to hear. Mr.Colter asked of from unionization, I do think that would be grim for both womens and stated how unionization of mens collegiate sports. It would most likely mean cutbacks in sports which do sports for college athletes not turn profits as otherworldly as college football or college basketball bracket is long overdue with the madness. Once cut, they would simply need to balance out scholarships with the stresses and hardships they major sports the school offers to fall in line with Title IX. face. He brought up stories The ruling at Northwestern University only applies to that one school, but it sets of how he had dreams of the precedent for the conversation to be opened up elsewhere. Now that these becoming a doctor, but was student-athletes are seen as workers, there are certain things that can be put on the encouraged to take easy table such as scholar- classes in order to fit his ship insurance, so football schedule; a sched- athletes can still fin- ule which encompasses ish school should about 40-60 hours a week something go wrong for most student-athletes and they can not con- in Division I schools. The tinue to be an ath- push is not solely to find lete for the school. profit for the players, but instead to gain some workers’ rights when playing for Ideas will start float- a school., such as unemployment and injury insurance. These help protect the ing from the spark athletes in case that an injury does occur, they don’t lose their scholarship as well. that happened at Kain does however, bring up the issue of profit. The numbers are mind boggling Northwestern, and which are generated from some of America’s biggest primetime college pastimes: I can guarantee you College Football and Men’s Basketball. that the NCAA and The keyword being men’s sports- This is where the issue sits. Though schools everywhere just the recognition of being seen as more than student-athletes, but also as em- are worrying about ployees was a win for the Northwestern Football team. What does it mean outside their wallets. Page 14 November 24, 2014 Your Voice Visiting Lisbon, Portugal

Daniel Fitzgerald here from San Fran says Lisbon is like a very old, European version of his city. I Argo Staff Writer thought that was kind of interesting. Portugal was the first country in Europe I visited outside of Spain. I truly Back at the hotel, I met up with my travel companion, Nilsson Lopez, who, had no clue what to expect when getting ready to go. People say it’s a tiny bit like by destiny, was in Lisbon at the same time I was. We heard good things about Spain, but not really. Driving through southern Spain on my way to Lisbon, the Barrio Alto, an old neighborhood with supposedly good restaurants during the only real thought I had was that it would be a good trip, but at that point in time I day and bars at night. We headed over around normal Spanish time: around mid- would have never imagined the thoughts and wonder that it would generate while night. The Portuguese pretty much have the same night life culture as the Span- I was there. ish. Barrio Alto reminded me a lot of Sevilla’s Alfalfa. It’s an old neighborhood Five hour bus rides are never really fun, but I’ve become accustomed to of the city where people kind of just hop from bar to bar. It’s exactly what we did. the accompanying pains that come with a life of travel. The first couple of hours We talked to locals, took in the sights and then took a cab home. the landscape was typical of Andalucía. Dry, dirt hills filled with hundreds of The next morning, I skipped the guided tour of Belem tower and the Jera- olive trees, with the occasional town in between and its accompanying medieval nimos Monastery. I’m not a fan of the big guided tours, because I like to do my castle. Once we entered Portugal there was one slight but extremely significant research online or ask the locals what they think is the best. I do wish I went to difference, the amount of green. Suddenly there was grass on the ground, with tall Belem tower, the last stop for many explorers traveling to the new world, but I strange looking pines I had never seen before. My theory is that since Portugal is just have another excuse to return to Lisbon. I slept in a two extra hours and went closer to the coast, it gets enough rain for this type of green flora to grow. on my own adventure to Parque Florestral de Monsanto. Then our bus reached Ponte 25 de Abril or 25th of April Bridge, a large sus- I quickly opted for a metro trip towards the park. I have a continuing collec- pension bridge very similar to the Golden Gate Bridge, that connects Lisbon to tion of metro cards from around the world, and Lisbon was the newest addition. the town of Almada. With an upper deck of six car lanes and a lower deck of two It reminded me a lot of NYC’s, but easier to navigate and with incredible art and rail lines, it’s a pretty impressive feat of human engineering. The name came in mosaics at every stop. Each stop was a master piece. 1974 after the Carnation Revolution when the military staged a coup that ousted I got off the metro and emerged from the earth. Around me was more con- the authoritarian government. It was originally named Ponte Salazaar, the origi- crete, but green treetops could be seen in the distance. I just started walking nal ruler and developer of the authoritarian state in 1933. Dictators aside, going towards them. On the way I observed some of Lisbon’s many pieces of street art. over it you can see a pretty good view of the city, and once you get to the other Everywhere you go you’ll find incredible pieces of graffiti, some of which cover side you cut right through the skyscrapers and hills that line the city. This was entire 10 story buildings. Someone told me that graffiti actually isn’t a crime definitely a great way to start the trip. there, and that many artists from around the world go there to use the city as their Upon reaching Lisbon, I was confronted with a difficulty that I’d never truly canvas. I’m not sure about the validity of this statement, but it sure sounds cool. been exposed to until that point. I did not know jack about the Portuguese lan- After passing quite a couple of these pieces of art, I finally made it to the guage. I was completely lost in the fact that communication would be a challenge park, which was completely empty. That however, was probably due to the fact I would have to over come. I quickly learned the phrase “Voce fala anglais o their was a light rain at the time, because the park was still beautiful. It reminded espanhol?” Meaning, “Do you speak English or Spanish?” I was surprised when me a lot of Mont-Royal in Montreal, big hills with trees covering you from every most people answered English and not Spanish, due to it’s close proximity to direction. So many trees in fact, the park gets the nickname, “the lungs of Lis- Spain. It truly shows the importance of knowing the English language in today’s bon,” and many people believe that without this park, the city would be heavily world, and it opened my eyes and made me very thankful to have English as my polluted with smog. first language. English also allowed me to meet some pretty interesting locals, There are many trails within the park, some with an exercise path, others from a crazy pigeon lady who let me feed the pigeons with her, to a Brazilian im- just pavement, but my favorite trail was one I found deep in the woods with these migrant I met when completely lost in the city. tall stone towers every one hundred feet. It was the closest I’ve ever felt to living After time for lunch, the ISA group climbed our way up what was essential- in Tolkien’s universe of The Lord of the Rings. ly a mountain paved by concrete, towards the Castle of St. George. I had always After the park I met up with Nilsson again, and we were both very hungry, known Spain and Portugal to be rivals. I also had known England and Spain to which leads us to this paragraph I’ve been saving: the Food of Portugal. I tried be rivals. But I had never even thought about the relationship between Portugal two traditional meals in Lisbon, grilled codfish, known as baclahua, and Portu- and England. Turns out that their hatred of Spain made them really good friends guese style steak. Baclahua was interesting. I don’t think I’ve ever had grilled during the age of colonialism. Portugal made wine to get the British drunk and fish before, but the texture is sort of flaky and chewy, but the taste was great! England made wheat to get the Portuguese fat. Everyone was happy; so happy It was good but I’m sure it could’ve been better if I went to a more local place the Portuguese named their castle after the patron saint of England. Well, at least instead of the touristy one where I bought the fish. that’s my interpretation of it. The steak though, was unbelievable, so tender and savory! I don’t know But the castle was indeed impressive. It had all the characteristics of a clas- what seasoning they put on it, but man, was I glad I ordered that dish. The steak sic castle. The courtyards, battlements, cannons and watch towers. From the top comes with a fried egg on top with rice and fries on the side. If you find yourself you could easily see everything insight; past the bay eastwards toward the Atlan- in Portugal, don’t hesitate to get it. tic. On the other side my friends were probably still sleeping or waking up for We then took an uber car to the Ocearium, Europe’s second largest aquari- their morning classes. I will recommend every one of them to go to St. George um. Yes, you heard right, uber has made it’s way to Lisbon. A very cheap way to castle once I get back. travel the city if you use the app, and all the cars are either Mercedes or BMWs. We all headed back to the hotel. On the way back, we got a glimpse of the The aquarium though was also very cool. It has fish and Continued Below old fashioned yellow trams that go up and down the hills of Lisbon. My friend bird species from every ocean in the world, and focuses on

humans role in the ocean, including The next morning we were on how we’ve destroyed it, and what we the bus ride home. Lisbon was the can do to fix our mistakes. It also had first trip where I felt I did not have this really awesome tank with curved enough time there. I was satisfied HOLIDAY CONTEST TIME! windows that make the fish look 3-D. with a weekend in Montreal. Two I had a mini panic attack when one of nights in Madrid was sufficient. But Opportunity to WIN!! PRIVATE PHONE or SKYPE SESSION With the sharks came speeding towards me! two nights in Lisbon definitely was I jumped three feet back and nearly not enough. Leaving Lisbon was ac- knocked over the person behind me. tually hard, but once I got off the bus It was incredibly realistic and a bit in Sevilla I had never been so happy trippy. That alone was without a doubt to hear Spanish before in my life. It worth the 12€ for admission. was great seeing the Guadalquivir, the Lisa Miliaresis - Psychic Medium After that, we made our way by Torre del Oro, and the cathedral. I had www.2communicate.net cab to the docks. This area of the city spent my entire trip in Andalucia until is a boardwalk strip of bars, night- my trip to Lisbon. My return showed clubs, and restaurants right on the me how much I had taken Andalucia water and just below the 25th of April for granted. It took a trip to Lisbon to Being Light Driven – Spiritual Guidance: Finding Inner Guidance Trusting the Voice Within Bridge. We again walked from bar to truly grasp my love for the city I’ve E-Book $1.99 E-Book $1.99 bar, meeting some locals. I think the come to call my second home. Lisbon TO ENTER: experience could’ve have been much will hopefully find me there again, but Email proof of purchase * of either book listed above to [email protected] by December 31, 2014. better though if we had a local bring- I know Sevilla will. * Proof of purchase can be copy of receipt or a photo of you holding the book. Be sure to include your name. ing us from place to place, just like my Winner will be notified Jan. 1, 2015 friend Otto did for me in Montreal.

November 24, 2014 Page 15 Your Voice Winter Break Movies Worth Your Time

Caroline Fanning should be in- Argo Staff Writer teresting, right? With 40 days and 40 nights to pass before we come back to Stockton after And I mean, Winter Break, this long vacation may start to feel more like a Lenten sacrifice there are like, of entertainment than a holiday break. Coincidentally, Christmastime and the 7 other movies summer are stretches in which we are truly blessed by cinema gods, as they are from this se- the two periods in which studios release all their best films. Luckily, we have ries already, so compiled a list of movies someone’s got coming out in December to to be watch- keep your mind off of work ing them. Plus, and visiting relatives invad- Orlando Bloom ing your bedroom. with long, lus- 1. Wild (Release cious, blonde Date: December 4, 2014) locks is ‘ight. This biographical dra- 4. Annie ma film stars Reese Wither- (Release Date: spoon as real life author and December 18, adventurer Cheryl Strayed, 2014) who hiked thousands of The clas- miles on the Pacific Crest sic tale of Little Trail completely by her Orphan Annie lonesome, and then wrote gets a totally about it. She is a far differ- new look in its ent character from that of most recent adaptation, with African American stars Quvenzhane Wallis and Ja- Elle Woods, proving With- mie Foxx taking on the roles of Annie and Will Stacks (based on Daddy War- erspoon’s artistic range. bucks). Annie starts out as just another kid in the wretched Ms. Hannigan’s Why You Should See orphanage, until she is worked into Will Stacks’ political campaign, where even- It: To be honest, I would tually, a father-daughter relationship grows. see any movie that stars Re- Why You Should See It: The all-star cast that also includes Rose Byrne ese Witherspoon, and even and Cameron Diaz is led by producers Jay-Z and Will Smith, and Jay-Z has a movie that stars Reese announced that he has written several new songs for the film’s soundtrack. I Withouterspoon. would listen to that man rap the phonebook, and he’s married to Beyonce so he 2. Exodus: Gods and Kings (Release Date: December 11, 2014) must have been Gandhi or Mother Tersa in his past life. Along with this, tickets Ridley Scott’s account of the biblical story of will probably only cost as many dollars Moses chronicles the escape of 600,000 slaves from as there are letters in Quvenzhane Wallis’ Pharaoh Ramses, whose royal family also adopted first name. Moses as a baby, adding some familial Kardashian- 5. Into The Woods (Release esque drama to the film. Date: December 25, 2014) Why You Should See It: How can you not see Disney has taken on the vigorous a movie directed by somebody with the name Ridley task of adapting this story from the stage, Scott, the guy’s name sounds like that of a Euro- and from the look of the trailers it looks pean prince/spy/astronaut. If that’s not enough of like they’ve done a killer job. The film a reason, how about CHRISTIAN BALE. He’s the ties together the tales of Cinderella, Ra- human equivalent of a Chipotle burrito wrapped in punzel, Jack and The Bean Stalk, and bacon and covered with mozzarella cheese, so es- Little Red Riding Hood, and has a star sentially, you love everything about him. Ramses studded ensemble cast of Meryl Streep, is played by Joel Edgerton (Tom from the Great Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kend- Gatsby), who has really mastered the craft of play- rick, Chris Pine, and Johnny Depp as the ing villains that you can’t help but sympathize with Big Bad Wolf. a little bit. Why You Should See It: I am most 3. The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies (Re- definitely going to see the movie for the lease Date: December 16, 2014) sole reason that is Anna Kendrick abso- I’m assuming that Elijah Wood or some other lutely slays me. She floats like a butterfly curly headed twenty-something with enormously and stings like a bee, with a stinger full of hairy feet is going to embark on a fantastical adven- crippling humor. Also, I’ve been in love ture with Magneto – er - Ian McKellan. I personally with Chris Pine since he starred in Just My never read any Hobbit or Lord of the Rings books, and don’t really have any de- Luck in 2006 with Lindsay Lohan, thank god he got off that crazy train right sire to see the mov- before it crashed and burned like most vehicles Lohan has attempted to drive ie, but I’m not so the past few years. Also, to top off the spectacle this film is already, MERYL naïve as to believe STREEP. that there aren’t people out there who will arrive at their local movie theater in full Hob- bit garb at two in the afternoon to get the perfect seat for the midnight pre- miere. Why You Should See It: I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say there are five dif- ferent armies that play into the plot of this movie, so that Page 16 November 24, 2014 Your Voice Top 5 Reasons Why Gift Wrapping is the Most Stressful Event of the Season

Sara Buggelli Not Every- Argo Staff Writer thing is Square- The holidays are approaching whether we are ready or not. The holiday How are you sup- season is filled with fun activities such as decorating the Christmas tree, light- posed to neatly ing the Menorah, drinking eggnog, spiking eggnog, and the joy of finding that it wrap a basketball snowed on Christmas morning. However, there are many stressful things that pos- or giant stuffed an- sibly can contribute to a holiday season breakdowns. Warning: sometimes these imals? You can’t, breakdown can result in a decline in Christmas cookies and running to the liquor unless you’re store because you accidently drank all the liquor to spike the eggnog. One of the clearly Santa. most stressful tasks we are all forced to endure during the holidays is wrapping Wrapping gifts. Highlighted below are the top 5 reasons gift wrapping is the most stressful Paper Choic- event of the seasons: es- While walk- Gift Wrapping is ing down the gift Difficult- Half of our wrapping aisle at families manage to wrap Walmart, shop- gifts in such a pristine pers are immedi- fashion that their gifts ately consumed by look as if it is going un- the overwhelming der the Christmas tree in amount of wrap- Rockefeller Center. How- ping paper choices. ever, the other half of us Do you want polar are unable to wrap gifts in bears and snow- such a neat fashion. The flakes, Santas, truth is, most of us are so or reindeer? This bad at wrapping our work leads shoppers to can be spotted a mile ask the question, away. Secret Santas are “can’t I just use up never secrets for you. the happy birthday Tape…EVERY- wrapping paper I WHERE- By the end of have leftover?” wrapping, tape is all over All That Hard Work- You work as if you are Santa’s least favorite helper every surface in the room, for hours on end, only to see your nephew demolish the wrapping paper and later including you and even the family dog. However, somehow you managed to use use it as a tissue. more tape to wrap than actual wrapping paper, as if the Scotch Tape Fairy granted Stockton, I have one suggestion for you: use gift bags. Happy holidays! your package a wish. November 24, 2014 Page 17 Your Voice The Subjectivity of Creation and Destruction

Tyler LaQuinta elements, it may then manifest itself into a possibility of the greatest light show Argo Staff Writer in the universe, a supernova. In this supernova the star explodes and launches It appears to me that what we call creation and what we call destruction the heavy elements out into space, which we use today in the form of the planet are both manifestations of the same emanating entity that lies in existence. An itself and the minerals in the soil. In order for things to live and thrive in the artist may go up to a wall with paintbrushes, and he or she may paint something universe the destruction of stars has been of the utmost importance. that we may call beautiful. Creation. The same artist may go up to the same If we take a look at eastern philosophy we see that the god Shiva is very wall with the same items, but this time paint something that we find distaste- important to Hindu society. Probably what he is most known for is his dance of ful. Destruction. This opinion that we have, our subjective nature that is always creation and destruction. At low intensity, the dance is one of joyous creation, manifesting in us, allows us to classify and make distinctions in the world. This and at high intensity the dance becomes more violent and becomes the destruc- interaction of the subjective with the objective world, nature, is what makes this tion of the universe. This dance is still the same song at its root, but based on reality so beautiful and unique. But allow us to engage in the objective nature of how we perceive it, our own subjectivity, the dance is either of creation or reality for just a quick dabble into the nature of things. destruction. You are standing right here, while you read this in the Pine Barrens, sur- Even in the world of particle physicists, some of us may have heard that rounded by a multitude of pine trees that have their needles surrounding them, at the subatomic level, particles are continually smashing into each other “exist- all waiting to ignite and start a dreaded forest fire, or so we may perceive. This ing” both in and out of existence. It is much of a riddle to these physicists, how forest fire is actually of the utmost importance to the habit of these trees, for the can something be existing and non-existent at the same time, but it is what, at way that the pinecones, which its intended opening is by heat, spreads it seeds is the lowest point, life is manifested of. from this forest fire. The destruction of the forest, actually gives new life for the If we try to intervene and label this emanating force of nature, we have next generation of trees, but we have, with our subjective intervention, a want already made it become subjective. Instead of trying make a new word for this, to alter only what we perceive as beautiful or necessary. The same can be said allow an offering of yourself to this beast of an entity and experience it as a for the leaves that fall each and every year, which gives new life to each tree. Its whole. See if you can experience this in your own life, how sometimes our own own destruction brings in creation. breaking down of who we are leads to personal growth, but do not take a favor- Let us now take a ride in the spaceship of the cosmos, and examine the ite in either side, just perceive it as the way it is. realm of stellar evolution. A star is more or less a nuclear reactor that is capable of fusing heavier elements from hydrogen. In this grand display of chaos that a star is, this constant flow of nuclear reactions is what give light to the entirety of the universe. When a star has used up most of its fuel, when it has turned hydro- gen into heavier elements causing an overload of energy in order to create other

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Page 18 November 24, 2014 Your Voice Video Game Review: Killzone Mercenary An Interstellar War Rages in Space Roberto Nieves PS Vita. Plays use the handheld features to fight their way through waves and Argo Staff Writer waves of enemy forces. The experience translates well into the handheld, with Every since movies like Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, and Aliens took the buttons and controls feeling responsive. Even the touch-screen can be used hold, humans have often wondered what an intergalactic war would look like to initiate melee attacks and access doors. Everything players do in the game in space. Many movies and video games have explored this medium tirelessly, is rewarded. Dispatching enemy foes, completing objectives, collecting ammu- experimenting with different technologies, weapons, and tactics. In 2005, Gue- nition, maintaining stealth, and dozens of other tactics are all rewarded with a rilla Games and Sony Computer Entertainment ushered in the dawn of a new bounty, making the game a constantly rewarding experience. The game features franchise: Killzone. Taking place in a realistic future, Killzone tells the tale of various forms of firepower, but the most distinct is the VAN-GUARD. The VAN- the second Extrasolar war, where a group of humans, having been exiled to the GUARD is a special weapon power-up that builds over time. Each one is dif-

poisonous planet of Helghan, become a heavily militarized nation, and rise up ferent, ranging from an invisibility cloak to a raid-fire rocket launcher. Coupled to destroy the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance, or ISA. Featuring top-notch vi- with the fast-paced action, the game is hard to put down. suals, an atmosphere reminiscent of While the single player can be World War II, voice work by Brian finished in 6 hours, the mission varia- Cox, intense shooting gameplay, tions and online multiplayer will keep and a terrifying orchestral score by players constantly coming back. Each Joris de Mann, Killzone sparked a mission can be replayed in three paths, new, enticingly popular franchise. precision, stealth, and demolition. Each The franchise would go onto to sev- path offers a different way to play the eral installments, including Killzone mission as well as different bounties Liberation for the PSP, Killzone 2 and objectives. The multiplayer is full- (2009), Killzone 3 (2011), and Kill- fledged and features several modes to zone Shadow Fall (2013). To co- keep players entertained. incide with the franchise, Guerilla Killzone Mercenary’s presenta- Games released Killzone Mercenary tion roars onto the screen, bursting with for the PlayStation Vita and PlaySta- vivid details and lighting of this haunt- tion, which makes for an incredible ingly elegant war-ton landscape. From experience. the towers of Vekta to the innards of Killzone Mercenary takes Helghast, each level has a very distinct place between the original Killzone look and feel with brilliant lighting and and Killzone 2. As a mercenary with textures. The enemy Helghast troopers the Talon Corporation, you take con- have glowing-red optics, which act as tracts with either side to complete independent light sources in dark areas. various objectives, all for a pay- Joris De Mann returns with a roaring check. Players will have access to orchestra that provides breathtaking in- lethal, exclusive weaponry that nei- tensity during combat and story. ther side of the conflict can access. Killzone Mercenary is a tre- Over the course of these contracts, mendous sci-fi action experience that players discover more sinister op- PlayStation owners will certainly enjoy. erations at work and soon, their missions may mean more than just a paycheck. From the competitive multiplayer to the intense shooting and the constant level Killzone Mercenary plays as the first true first-person shooter on the of reward, this is a must-play for action aficionados. **Have a Question? Ask the Argo!**

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