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The Montclarion The Student Voice of Montclair State University Since 1928 themontclarion.org The Montclarion themontclarion @themontclarion issuu.com/themontclarion Volume XCV, Issue 15 Thursday, February 5, 2015 themontclarion.org Christie Montclair Fails to Make Commencement 2015 Community a Splash Details Announced Places in Overseas NJBIZ Annual Christine Gianakis Power 100 Columnist Deanna Rosa Looks like New Jersey Gov- Assistant News Editor ernor Chris Christie has traded in his Taylor ham, egg and Montclair State once again cheese breakfast sandwich for made a strong appearance in some tea and crumpets dur- the NJBIZ “Power 100,” the ing his scheduled three-day annually published list of the industry-focused business trip most powerful New Jersey to England last weekend. businesspeople. NJBIZ not only Christie is popular among recognized President Susan Republicans for his tell-it-like- Cole, but also two members of it-is attitude, but has been the University Board of Trust- heavily criticized by those on ees, as well as two Montclair the left for being uncoopera- State alumni. tive; some have gone as far as NJBIZ placed President Susan to call him a bully. Cole in the #66 spot in the 2015 This voyage will mark the list. “We would say the Mont- third international trip during clair State president is quietly his second term in office after turning her school into an im- returning from Mexico in Sep- portant player in the higher- tember and Canada in Decem- ed space in New Jersey, but if ber. Prudential Center named home for May’s Commencement ceremony. Photo courtesy of Mike Peters. you’ve been on campus and These three trips, along with seen all the construction, you his trip to Israel during his Jayna Gugliucci cerning the selection of the next to secure an alternate location know it was anything but qui- first term, were sponsored by News Editor stage. for the 2015 Commencement et.” An NJBIZ insider source Choose New Jersey with the In its statement to the com- Ceremony.” called her the “next most im- intentions of fostering global When the traditional venue munity, Montclair State ad- Following suit, University pactful educational president growth in finance and life sci- of Montclair State’s commence- dressed the sudden change in officials worked rather quickly in the state today” aside from ences. ment ceremony closed over plans, saying: “Due to circum- to secure an alternate venue in the presidents of Rutgers and winter break, there was a sud- stances beyond its control, the place of the infamous Izod Cen- Seton Hall Medical School. den uproar among students, University unfortunately finds Christie continued on Page 12 alumni and administration con- itself in the position of having Commemcement cont. on Page 3 NJBIZ continued on Page 3 LGBTQ Center Celebrates Four Things Couples Week of Unity Should Do to Deepen Their Connection Students commemorate Day of Unity in remembrance of past events. Claire Fishman |The Montclarion Tips for couples come just in time for Photo courtesy of Michael Klein tion put together “Unity Day,” grounds. Valentine’s Day. wikimedia commons. Staff Writer a rally that would showcase Three years later, we con- and allow students to speak up tinue to commemorate this Jazmine Thompson who have openhandedly gifted The Day of Unity and, subse- against this hate. Student orga- event for the posterity of fu- Staff Writer each other everything they are. quently, Unity Week, is a yearly nizations performed, the Deans ture generations at Montclair Such a level of intimacy is not time of remembrance and re- of the University spoke and State. “We need to have real One of the most beautiful joys self-sustaining although many, flection on a dark time for the many people attended in the unity, not just everyone in the about being in a long-term rela- including myself, often wish it LGBTQ Community of Mont- Student Center Quad to show same room unity, but collective tionship is falling in love with was. clair State University. their support. thoughts, ideas, empathy and the person who ends up being This form of bond must be In February of 2012, a mes- Throughout the campus, understanding for other peo- your best friend. Though per- constantly and actively nur- sage was left on a bathroom however, police forces were ple. It’s important to emphasize haps seemingly cliché to those tured by both parties in a rela- door followed by direct threats prepared for the worst: a unity for growth and harmony who live outside of this experi- tionship in order to strengthen towards the LGBTQ Center on squadron of officers on horse- on campus,” explained Ebony ence, a long-term relationship and sustain the intricate con- Feb. 7. The campus, in an up- back loomed in the grassy area Jackson, a graduate assistant boasts an extraordinary bond nection between two loving roar, wanted to make a state- of the quad, groups of police from the LGBTQ Center. – an understanding, familiar- souls. ment against this outright hate watchmen were on the roof- The center coordinates events ity, confidence, trust and most – so a group of students in tops of buildings and under- intimate of friendships that can conjunction with administra- cover patrolmen wandered the Unity continued on Page 3 only exist between two people Connection continued on Page 6 News, p. 2 Feature, p. 5 Opinion, p. 11 Entertainment, p. 13 Sports, p. 19 Montclair Student Students Fashion Snow Removal Titus Andronicus UFC 183 Recap Alive and Well Headed to 2016 Slipping Up Anderson Silva made a Miss USA Pageant If you’re looking to get successful return, but a steroid scandal has rocked Celinda Ortega named from the NJ Transit Deck the MMA world. National All American to the Heights via the Miss 2014-15. back path, you might be better off wearing ice skates rather than your everyday footwear. PAGE 2 • February 5, 2015 • The Montclarion themontclarion.org THE MONTCLARION Montclair Student Headed Student Center Annex, Room 113 to 2016 Miss USA Pageant Montclair, N.J. 07043 Editor-in-Chief: Managing Editor: (973)-655-5230 (973)-655-5282 Operations Manager: (973)-655-5237 / (267)-981-9909 The Montclarion is a publication of Montelican Publishing, Inc. published weekly, except during examinations, summer and winter sessions. The Montclarion is funded by student fees distrib- uted by Montclair State University and incoming advertising revenue. The views expressed in the Opinion section, with the exception of the Main The Montclarion. Celinda Ortega wins title of National All American Miss 2014-15. Photo courtesy of Celinda Ortega. Editorial, do not necessarily reflect the views of Natalie Smyth to California for the first time.” of a short speech on why you The Montclarion, then named Staff Writer As the National All American should win the title, an inter- The Pelican, was published on Nov. 28, 1928. Miss from the state of New Jer- view, evening wear and com- Celinda Ortega, a student sey, Ortega will represent New munity service. The first three The first issue of at Montclair State University, Jersey for All American Miss are each worth 30 percent of recently won the title for the until next year when she will the competition and commu- The Montclarion willingly corrects its factual annual National All American travel back to California, free of nity service is worth the other errors. If you think there is mistake in a story, Miss competition for 2014-2015. charge, to crown her successor. 10 percent. Ortega completed Ortega has been involved in Na- please call Editor-in-Chief Catherine at ext. 5230. As an All American Miss rep- 200 hours of community service tional All American Miss since resentative, she has the oppor- even though the requirement she was eight years old, compet- tunity to attend other pageants for the competition was only 10 ing in an amalgam of diferent all over New Jersey as an hon- hours. types of pageants. When she got ored guest and to participate in “I really enjoy doing com- OUR STAFF older, she competed for the title community service projects and munity service,” said Ortega. “I Executive Board Editorial Board of Miss New Jersey and took plans to continue to advocate have been given so much in this first place after her third time for marine life conservation, life and I love that I have the competing in this state-wide which was her platform for the ability to spend so much time Editor-in-Chief News pageant; then, when competing competition. giving back to others.” Catherine Baxter for the first time against 70 girls The awards she received for Along with community ser- Jayna Gugliucci from all over the country for the winning the title were numer- vice, school and her other du- montclarioneditor montclarionnews national title, Ortega came out ous. For her efforts, Ortega was ties as the winner of National @gmail.com @gmail.com on top. awarded prizes including the All American Miss, Ortega “I started doing pageants crown, trophy, roses and sash plans on entering the Miss USA when I was really young and I given to her on stage, along beauty pageant in 2016.