1 February 25, 2013 Land of the Twerk, Home of the Harlem Shake The Argo The Independent Student Newspaper of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Volume 82, Issue 17 Leadership Conference At Temple What’s Inside: Jen Chao ready for the day. This inclusive leadership conference had four Argo Staff Writer goals in mind, “Explore their personal leadership values, the im- On Saturday Feb. 16, twenty-seven Stockton students went pact of identity on leadership and ways to lead inclusively, con- to Temple Univer- nect with col- sity for the Inclusive lege students Leadership Confer- throughout the ence. This trip was Philadelphia sponsored by Stock- area to share ton so the students best practices could meet leaders in leading with from other schools ethics and in- Day in the Life of and attend various clusiveness, President Saatkamp leadership work- appreciate so- Page 4 shops. The Stockton cial justice is- attendees loaded up sues relevant the busses at 8:30 a.m. to our commu- to embark on a jour- nity and learn ney to Philadelphia. how to take Stockton was one of action to bring nineteen schools that about positive attended this confer- social change, ence. Schools from and apply the greater Philadel- strategies and phia region such as tools to dem- Stockton University? Drexel, Temple, Millers- onstrate inclusive Page 6 ville, and Cabrini College leadership within were all invited to attend. their own campus- The students had the op- es, the Philadelphia portunity to meet over community and our 350 students from these greater world.” schools who shared at Keynote speak- least one common interest: er, Daphne Wells, was leadership. a fascinating woman. Upon arrival, students She spoke about her Facebook Stalker were greeted with bagels, college experience donuts, fruit, and bever- Page 16 ages to wake up and get See page 7 A Fight for the Spotlight: Battle of the Bands The Ultimate Music Event of the Semester Erin Kelley all of the lyrics, not forgetting the keys/chords, Argo Staff Writer etc. But, if you’ve ever been in this situation, Nirvana, Telekinesis, Kings of Leon, once you walk on stage, the lights dim, and ac- Adele, Mumford and Sons, Revolution, and tion! Nothing stops you. If you’re not used to The Lumineers. What could all of these per- the spotlight, it’s a little frightening. Did piddly formers possibly have in common? They little butterflies in the stomach stop any of these brought the house down in Stockton’s Cam- performers? Of course not! pus Center Event room on Thursday the 21st! The event was simple; students sang and Okay, not literally. Sorry to bust your bubble. students listened. The most exciting part about However, students who came to support one this event was finding out what big name band of SET’s biggest events heard fellow peers is performing at the Spring Concert and finding who were just as good as the big names, as out which artist or band is going to open for them they presented some covers of well-known from the Battle of the Bands competition. That’s songs. From Indie Folk Rock, to the brass where all of this musical excitement comes in to band winners from last year, and from acous- play. tic melodies to a group that had never per- The Initials rock duo opened up the Battle formed together before, the evening was with their two song performance. Tie Goes to the definitely eventful. Runner, the “sing-along dude rock/indie prog Think about what an emotional roller- funcore fusion band” was the second to perform coaster it is to play in front of an audience, and their presentation was so enticing to the especially a group of your peers and friends. judges, it was little surprise they ended up win- There are many tasks to be done, many things ning the competition! to remember: a sound check, remembering A big congratulations See page 5

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Email: [email protected] Do You ALWAYS Wear Your Seat Belt? Advertising: [email protected] Giana Milazzo Editor-in-Chief Glenn Miller The Highway Safety Act and the National Chief of Police Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act were passed Erin Kelley Public Relations History of Seat Belts: Where did the seat belt in 1966. These were the most substantial pieces come from and what has been the effect of seat of legislature regarding auto industry standards Maggie Buford Copy Edit Team belt use in our country? The first U.S. patent for ever passed, because they authorized the federal Jennifer Chao automobile seat beats was issued to Edward J. government to regulate vehicle and highway stan- Paige Riccio Claghorn of New York, New York on February 10, dards and created the National Highway Traffic Nathan Taylor 1885. Claghorn was granted United States Patent Safety Administration (NHTSA). These measures #312,085 for a Safety-Belt for tourists, described led to many improvements in auto design, includ- Advertising/ in the patent as “designed to be applied to the per- ing mandatory installation of seat belts. In 1970, Christopher Woolf Business Manager son, and provided with hooks and other attach- the NHTSA reported that motor vehicle--related ments for securing the person to a fixed object.” deaths had significantly decreased. Printed By Bartash Printing, Inc. The Argo is not an official publication of the Richard Stockton Col- Swedish inventor, Nils Bohlin invented the three- Requiring that manufacturers install seat belts lege of New Jersey, but produced independently by its students. point seat belt (lap and shoulder) which is now a in cars did not ensure that people used them, how- Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication by writers and/or advertisers are solely their own and in no way reflect the views held standard safety device in most cars. Nils Bohlin’s ever. For the next 20 years, the auto industry and by The Argo Corporation, The Richard Stockton College of New lap-and-shoulder belt was introduced by Volvo in federal governments campaigned for seat belt laws Jersey, nor any parent/subsidiary and/or affiliate companies. Any 1959. The first child car seats were invented in to be passed in all 50 states. By 1989, 34 states had items within this publication that may accidentally defame, purge, humiliate, and/or offend one and/or a group of people as a result of 1921, following the introduction of Henry Ford’s laws requiring drivers and passengers to buckle reading or acting upon any and all information is completely uninten- Model T, however, they were very different from up. By 1995, every state except New Hampshire tional. The Editor-in-Chief and Advertising/Business Manager are today’s car seat. The earliest versions were essen- passed legislation mandating seat belt use. In 2002, the only qualified representatives of The Argo. Letters, opinions, photographs, cartoons and articles are welcome by all. The Argo tially sacks with drawstring attached to the back 19 states had primary enforcement seat belt laws, reserves the right to edit, publish and/or deny any and all submis- seat. In 1978, Tennessee became the first American which enable police officers to ticket a driver sole- sions. Any unauthorized reproduction of any item(s) in this publica- tion is expressly prohibited. State to require child safety seat use. ly for lack of wearing a seat belt, which greatly in- Copyright Argo Corporation 2012 According to E How.com, a study conducted creased belt usage in those states. The NHTSA re- by the University of California/Berkeley Traffic ports that fatality rates of motor-vehicle accidents Safety Center reports that seat belts first appeared have dramatically reduced since the enactment of in American cars in the early 1900s, and they were seat belt laws by state legislatures. According to popular because they kept passengers from falling the New Jersey Office of Highway, studies have • Seat belt use was lower among drivers who drove out during bumpy rides, not as a safety precaution consistently shown that the use of seat belts saves alone than drivers with passengers. against accidents. There weren’t many cars on the lives and reduces injuries during a crash. More than Since we are a community with a large young adult roads at this time, so crashes weren’t a big concern 2,000 unbuckled drivers and front seat passengers population, we need to remind ourselves of the safety and most roads were not yet paved. Seat belts were died on New Jersey roadways in the last 10 years, advantages of the seat belt. Car crashes are called ac- later added to airplanes and then to racecars in the 700 of whom were thrown out of their vehicle. cidents because that is what they are. We can’t predict 1920s. In the 1930s, several U.S. physicians began New Jersey Law, 39:3-76.2f requires all pas- when they will happen or where they will happen, but if adding lap belts to their own cars and urging man- sengers in a vehicle to use a safety belt and re- you drive, there’s a good chance you will be involved in ufacturers to do the same, according to Britain’s quires children under 80 pounds or 8 years of age one. Be ready at all times and wear your seat belt. Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. In to be secured in a child restraint seat. Each year, 1950, American automaker Nash emerged with New Jersey has a Click it or Ticket Campaign (this TIP OF THE WEEK: the first factory-installed seat belts in the States- year it is May 20-June 2, 2013) where over 400 po- man and Ambassador models, which consisted of lice departments state-wide participate in strictly a single belt that stretched across your lap. When it enforcing the seat belt laws. Thanks to this effort, came to auto manufacturers developing seat belts, as well as other educational efforts on seat belts, Volvo led the pack. In 1956, Volvo introduced a New Jersey has an 88.29% compliance rate with two-point cross-chest diagonal belt. The same seat belt usage, slightly higher than the national year, Ford and Chrysler offered lap belts as an op- average. tion on some models. In 1962, U.S. carmakers re- According to the National Safety Council quired seat belt anchors to be standard in the front there are still groups less likely to wear seat belts. seat. Also in this year, a British magazine reported They include teens, commercial drivers, male driv- that seat belts reduced the risk of death or serious ers in rural areas, pickup truck drivers, people driv- injury during an auto accident by 60 percent. In ing at night and people who have been drinking. 1963, Volvo expanded its three-point safety belt as Seat belts are the single most effective traffic safe- a standard on cars sold in the United States as well. ty device for preventing death and injury, accord- By the following year, most U.S. manufacturers ing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- provided lap belts in the front seat. istration. Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of More and more Americans bought cars ev- crash injuries by 50 percent. They save lives: ery year, but until the 1960s, there was very lit- •Seat belts saved more than 75,000 lives from tle government regulation of the auto industry or 2004 to 2008. highways. Carmakers believed that safety features •42% of passenger vehicle occupants killed would not sell cars, but would scare the public in- in 2007 were unbelted. A 2009 NHTSA study es- We continue to ask for your assistance as safety is stead. Most auto advertising focused on comfort, timates more than 1,600 lives could be saved and everyone’s business. So please report any safety or se- style, and performance rather than safety. In 1965, 22,000 injuries prevented if seat belt use was 90 curity concern to us at 609-652-4390 or dial 9-1-1 in an 50,000 people were killed in car accidents (in 2011 percent in every state. emergency. there were 32,367 killed), but the government and Nationwide, seat belt use is higher than ever. the industry focused on drivers and roads as the Yet seat belt use remains lowest among young cause, instead of the cars themselves, according to drivers. NHTSA also reports that, in 2007: the Prevention Institute. In 1966, a small group of •Seat belt use was lower among blacks than legislatures, consumer advocates and lawyers be- any other race. gan pressuring the government and the auto indus- •Seat belt use was higher among females than try to make cars safer, and they eventually listened. males. February 25, 2013 Community Page 3 Police Blotter: 2/13 - 2/19 By The Numbers Highlights: Comments: Continued: 9 Housing Lockouts Motorist Assist: This feels a lot like the 3 Suspicious Vehicles Female stated she was first scene in a Criminal 1 Suspicious Activity followed in Maple park- Minds episode. I’m al- By The Numbers: 3 Found Properties ing lot off the parkway ready nervous. 2 Returned Properties and the person was wait- 4 Calls to Housing I 2 Lost/Stolen Properties ing for her to get out of 0 Call to Housing II 3 Noise Complaint her vehicle after an al- 0 Calls to Housing III 1 Smell of Strange Odor leged road rage incident. 2 Call to Housing IV 4 Unsecured Area 2 Calls to Housing V 2 Criminal Mischief MV Accident: 4 Ambulance Calls Backed into another ve- What’s there to say at 71 Citations 2 Motorist Assists hicle in listed area. No that point? “May bad.... 10 Written Warnings 2 Hazardous Condition injuries. Second vehicle signed, sincerely sorry.” 2 Skateboard Violations was parked and unoccu- 19 Alarms (15 Fire, 4 Theft pied. Note left for owner 4 Burglar) 1 Simple Assault of second vehicle. 1 Dispute 5 MV Accidents 1 Narcotic Drug Law Issue Hazardous Condition: Well yeah....they call it 2 MV Lockouts 1 Unwanted Person Neighborhood watch the dark path for a rea- 1 MV Complaint 1 Disorderly Conduct group reported NINE son. 4 Disabled MV 1 Property Damage lights out on the dark path. Page 4 February 25, 2013 Stockton News The Third Annual Day in the Life of President Herman Saatkamp

Virginia Spataro Brian K. Jackson where renewal of Board Member came out of the Day in the Life experience with more Argo Staff Writer contracts were discussed. The Diversity Equity and than she thought, “I learned a lot about what it takes What would it be like to spend a day with Affirmation Action Committee met with the Presi- to be the president of a college. I never realized how Stockton College’s own President Herman J. Saat- dent afterwards to speak of more student-oriented much networking was involved. I enjoyed getting to kamp? Kahra Woolverton, Kimia Kheirkhah, Eddie subjects in terms of a possible diversity education know the President on a personal level.” Both Day in Horan, and I could tell you after spending a day with partnership, and the positive social experience they the Life members exemplified our basic feelings after him in honor of the third annual Day in the Life of want Stockton students to take away from the college experiencing President Saatkamp’s normal workday. President Saatkamp on Feb. 14, 2013. The program after they graduate. Somehow through his busy schedule, there were all started when President Saatkamp was invited to The final event we attended was the Division moments where we found the time to sit down and speak to an inquisitive business class at Stockton, of Student Affairs Program Review that summarized make more than small talk with President Saatkamp, and the subject of his daily duties was brought up a the previous work that various sectors of the college which became the most enlightening opportunities of number of times. Professor Palugod of said business have accomplished and not accomplished at Stockton the day. As junior and Literature major Eddie Horan class finally suggested that the reaffirms, “I had met President President select a few respect- Saatkamp before today, but I’ve able and well-rounded students never had the opportunity to make to shadow him for one day at anything more than small-talk with the college so they could expe- him. Now that I’ve gotten to know rience his routine. Ever since more about him, I have a better un- then, President Saatkamp has derstanding of his role as president selected students for the pro- of the college and the motives be- gram every year, and enjoys hind his plans, past and present.” As the student interaction aspect we spoke to the President more, we to which his current position found that he is easy to speak with does not permit him normally. on any matter. The day began with the Some of the things we dis- other selected students and I cussed ranged from our critiques meeting President Saatkamp at and praises of Stockton College to his office in K-wing during his some of our basic interests as ev- regular work start hour of sev- eryday college students. Questions en-thirty. Administrative As- of Stockton transforming into a uni- sistant Kathryn Mason met us versity and losing its small college as well, and we quickly learned appeal were brought up as well as that she organizes and dic- making orientation for incoming tates almost every activity of freshmen more efficient and user President Saatkamp’s day from friendly. It is rare that students get when he goes to a meeting to From Left to Right:Eddie Horan, Kimia to voice their concerns for their when he has time for lunch. An average workday for Kheirkhah, President Saatkamp, school to someone that is as influential as President him could go until eight or ten at night. Virginia Spataro, Kahra Woolverton Saatkamp. Each and every suggestion we had was From then on, we attended various conferences welcomed with open arms because President Saat- with important administrative members of Stockton kamp understands Stockton is a college made for stu- College; the first of which was a meeting with his in the past year. Thomasa Gonzalez, Dee McNeely- dents, and that college is the “best time to be free.” Cabinet. Some of the subjects discussed were Stock- Greene, and John Iacovelli each spoke in front of Though all of the Day in the Life members and ton’s current budget, the Faculty Senate voting on a various staff and students the strengths, weaknesses, I come from different majors and backgrounds (I am revamped education program, and future events like opportunities, and threats of Stockton. The review a Business Marketing major with a French Language the 40th Annual Convention of the Society for the also included budget changes and growth statistics of minor), some form of input or advice was given to Advancement of American Philosophy (SAAP) at Stockton College. each of us by the President for our present and future Seaview. Vice President and Provost Harvey Kessel- Junior Kimia Kheirkhah who is a Biochemis- plans. “Part of life is enjoying what you’re doing,” man, who is a Stockton alumni, attended and brought try and Molecular Biology major summarized her as President Saatkamp has said, and experiencing his in a light hearted but caring disposition to the meet- thoughts after attending President Saatkamp’s im- work day has shown the other members and me that ing along with the other hard working Cabinet mem- portant and influential meetings and events through- he is not only enjoying being President of Stockton bers. We also attended President Saatkamp’s one on out the day, “I learned that there is a lot going on in College, but enjoying providing Stockton students one weekly meeting with Chief Executive Officer, the background [of Stockton] and there are a lot of with every opportunity possible. We were honored External Affairs & Institutional Research Sharon people I didn’t know who are working hard to run the to be part of Day in the Life of President Saatkamp, Shulman, where we helped pick the next cover of school so smoothly.” Similarly, junior Kahra Wool- and we are excited for his influence on the future of Stockton’s e-magazine, and also with Chief of Staff verton who is a Dance Pre-Movement Science Major Stockton College.

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Send your artsy-filtered photos our way @stocoargo February 25, 2013 Page 5 Stockton News Putnam County BOTB Continued to Jamen, C.J., Keith, Anthony, and and Adele, including “Rolling in Dustin! Before the judges made the Deep” kept the crowd engaged Spelling Bee Review their decision however, six other and mesmerized by their unity and performers/bands graced the stage. chemistry, as if they had practiced Mark-Allan Donaldson with the usual musical numbers, in- This was no easy task. this forever. Lastly, Gordon + Argo Staff Writer trospective monologues about tortured Wishful Thinking performed a Reilly, an interesting band name for On Sunday, Feb. 17, the cast pasts, a visit from Jesus Christ, a song rendition of Lit’s “My Own Worst two people whose first names and and crew of The 25th Annual Putnam dedicated to an erection, and of course Enemy” and a little Nirvana as well. last names do not pertain to that of County Spelling Bee put on their last at some points, spelling. The Ones Who Knock were short a the band title, had no reason to shy performance of the semester. The mo- One aspect of this play that dif- drummer, but that didn’t stop them away from showcasing their flair tions of theater were acted out by the fered from the normal monotonous from getting everyone’s attention and making this last performance crowd: form a line at the door well musical about nothing in particular was with their cover of “Ho Hey” by a great one. The two performed before it is time to be let in, jostle one the fact that pre-performance, audience The Lumineers. “No Ordinary Girl” by Revolution another for seats, plonk down in your members could sign up to be contes- A few familiar faces from and then a more subtle song to mel- chosen chair and place your jacket in tants in “The Bee.” One could sign up Stockton Idol and previous years low the crowd before the star band the chair next to you, because let’s face to go up on stage and be given words seemed to prove just how much tal- was revealed. So, in addition to the it, it’s downright uncomfortable to sit to spell in front of the audience. While ent is on this campus. Jamie Hansen winner of the actual battle, it’s even with your own jacket behind you. Take at first this was amusing, every time performed a solo acoustic version of greater to hear whom they will be out your phone until the performance contestants were eliminated and had two songs, one being her own twist able to open for. starts (possibly, don’t put it away un- to return to their seats the lights would on Kings of Leon’s “Someone Like Tie Goes to the Runner has til the performance is over) and sud- have to be turned on, which became You.” Up next, the Political Party the honor of opening up for Taking denly realize that perhaps it was not a more and more distracting as the play Crashers brought the same charisma Back Sunday on April 5th at SET’s good idea to shoot to the middle of the moved on. and attitude the audience fell in love WoodStockton Spring Concert! For front row as you now need the bath- Other aspects of the play that were with last year when they won Battle some, this might be the chance of a room and will spend the entirety of the in need of improvement were the group of the Bands 2012 and had the op- lifetime. It must be a pretty cool play uncrossing and crossing your legs songs. The individual performances portunity to open for OAR. As the feeling to be able to say you opened and shuffling about in your seat. And were fantastic, but when it came to lead singer stated, “As you can see the Spring Concert at your school! all this entertainment before the play songs with multiple voices the words we’re down two people, but that’s I can’t imagine how difficult even starts, provided cheerfully by the were drowned out in a slew of ill- not stopping us…” the job must have been for the judg- audience composed of a few Stockton matched harmonies, and there were at There would be no way of es. There was something unique outsiders, presumably parents of the time grievous incidents of over acting. knowing that The Mollusks had and positive to say about every band actors, and students. But, enough with the negative, for never played together before their and performer. Congratulations to The play began as all plays do, the most part the play was fun to at- performance that night. The mash- all the participants! with the dimming of the lights and tend. Special mention should go to Mi- ups of both Mumford and Sons the cliché of a somber-looking fellow chael Farr for his portrayal of Leaf as trudging onto stage with his hands be- he was really the comedic focus of the hind his back issuing the decree of, play leaving the audience breathless af- “We would like to now ask that all ter each line. His ability to go between audience members turn off their cell Leaf’s two voices and then throw on a phones, as it may distract the spellers,” scarf to play one of Logainn’s fathers RHA Roommate followed by an attempt at comedy as was a pleasure to behold. The rest of he mimicked the movements of an air the cast, likewise, gave entertaining hostess, pointing out the exits in case performances when bringing their re- of a fire, before trudging back off stage. spective characters to life, and all de- Social This unsung orator was followed by the served the roaring rounds of applause Liddy Kang four-person groups that are looking first character to grace the stage, Rona they received. Argo Staff Writer to live in Housing I might be look- Lisa Perretti (Taylor Cawley), a rather When I asked student director Living on campus next se- ing to recruit a fifth apartment mate successful real-estate agent, former Natalie Jones her feelings on the play mester but can’t find an apartment to reduce their per-person housing winner and current judge of “The Bee”; she replied, “I’ve wanted to direct The mate? Or perhaps you have a group costs and to increase their group’s followed in turn by contestants, Chip 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling of three or four and you want to credit total. Individuals may attend Tolentino (John Wisienski) a budding Bee at Stockton for about three years add another person to your group. the Roommate Social to explore Little League pitcher and former spell- now, and I feel so blessed and thankful Whether you’re an individual look- their options or to find a group that ing star; Logainne Schwartzandgruben- to have been given the opportunity to ing for a group or a group looking fits their needs. For students who are niere (Emma Reynolds), an under pres- do so by the Theatre Department facul- for an additional apartment mate, looking for unique living options – sure pre-teen with a lisp and passion ty. The show is one that both makes you you are in luck–the Residence Hall such as veteran housing, gender- for spelling, politics, gay rights and just laugh like crazy and warms your heart, Association (RHA) is hosting a inclusive housing, and Seaview–can about everything else; Leaf Coneybear which is always a great combination in Roommate Social on Wednesday, increase the chances of finding a (Michael Farr), an eccentric misun- my book. The cast, crew and produc- Feb. 27. Come to the Campus Cen- suitable apartment mate or room- derstood slightly schizophrenic fellow tion team are all extremely talented, ter Event Room between 8 p.m. and mate. (Just a reminder–those who with the best costume of the show; Wil- and the production wouldn’t be nearly 11 p.m. to play some games, make wish to live in gender-inclusive liam Barfe’e (Dan Cerullo), a rather un- as strong as it is without their work and new friends, and hopefully find housing must have a group of four fortunate child with a past befitting of support. Ultimately, The 25th Annual your apartment mates. students by March 6th.) his name which is not, we were assured Putnam County Spelling Bee is a story Rachael Stieg, the vice presi- Most importantly, the room- countless times, pronounced Barf-ee; that I’ve wanted produce on stage be- dent of Housing II/III’s RHA, is mate social is a perfect place to talk Mercy Park (Alexandra London), an cause of the joy that it brings to people, looking forward to hosting the or- to potential apartment mates specif- uptight girl with a deep desire not to and I couldn’t be happier with how the ganization’s first annual Roommate ically about living together. Here’s succeed at something; Olive Ostrovsky production has turned out.” Social. “Our hope is that the room- your chance to ask a potential apart- (Katie O’Brien), the shy girl waiting I would like to congratulate Nata- mate social will unite students, cre- ment mate about their sleeping for the parent who would not show up. lie and the cast and crew on what they ate new friendships, and allow resi- habits, their noise preferences, and The contestants, followed by the have produced. The play was entertain- dents to find roommates that share their cleanliness (or lack thereof). remaining two characters–Douglas ing. Best of luck to the performers in the same values and living prefer- While the housing selection process Panch (Ryan Gorman) the underappre- their future endeavors and to Ms. Jones ences as themselves,” said Steig. provides a short survey to help you ciated vice principal in need of blood with any future directing. The 25th An- Contrary to stereotypes, at- find a match, it’s more beneficial to pressure pills, and Mitch Mahoney nual Putnam County Spelling Bee was tending a Roommate Social doesn’t be able to discuss these issues with (David Carey) the troubled teen put to evidence of the talent and potential of mean that you do not have friends. potential apartment mates before community service at “The Bee” pro- the Stockton Theater Department. Many groups attend the social to you’re placed into an apartment. viding comfort to fallen spellers–pro- Thank you for an evening well- add one or two students into their Good luck with finding your ceeded to put on a performance filled spent. housing group. Some established apartment mates. Page 6 February 25, 2013 Stockton News Could Stockton Become A University? Comments on the Proposal Status Student Perspective Administration Perspective

Kristen Valenti dictory to the college’s past legacy.” Nathan Taylor and learning while primarily universi- Argo Staff Writer The students are concerned that uni- Argo Staff Writer ties tend to be more research oriented. When Stockton’s Faculty Sen- versity status could mean a shift in What would happen if tomor- However, there are some institutions ate created the Task Force on Uni- focus and expansion of the small stu- row our status was changed from that that bear the name university but opera- versity Status and sent out an email dent focused college they know and of Richard Stockton College (RSC) to tionalize and put an emphasis on teach- about it on February 5th to the stu- love. Richard Stockton University (RSU)? ing and learning as well. dent body, they left the students of While students are voicing con- Thankfully, we do not have to worry Dartmouth College is a primary Stockton with many questions. A ma- cerns across campus, not every stu- about the amount of bumper stickers example of how an institution with such jority of these questions cry, “what dent views the university status as we would have to remove or get excited great academic prominence can still does this mean for our school’s small a negative thing. Michael Roysdon, about our now “vintage” college appar- retain the constitution of a small, stu- college atmosphere?” and most im- an upperclassman, voiced a positive el post –name-change at this moment. dent focused mission (with a little over portant on everyone’s mind, “what view of the proposed status change, But it is a conversation worth consid- 4,000 undergraduates and nearly 2,000 does this mean for my tuition bill?” “Honestly, it will be good for the rep- ering as the Faculty Senate brings the postgraduate students). It also faced As for the most important ques- utation of the college. It will become issue of the status change to the floor. scrutiny when the state of New Hamp- tion on everyone’s mind, “what does more well known and other institu- During the recent 40th anniver- shire attempted to enact legislation that this mean for my tuition bill?,” most tions will recognize it. It will be espe- sary of the school last year, the Middle would have declared Dartmouth a state students are convinced it means a tu- cially helpful for students aspiring for States Accreditation Association pro- university status. Instead, the Supreme ition hike. Others, however, are still graduate school.” Austin Jefferson, a vided the school with glowing recom- Court ruled in favor of the private col- unsure what it means financially. Re- member of Student Senate, approved mendations and accolades for the im- lege to retain its title. While Stockton is becca Revay, sophomore, brought up the idea and pointed out that with the provements the college had made since a public college, students should recog- the point that “most people go here recent science school expansion, it is the associations review ten years prior. nize that the changes of the name begin for the affordable tuition. If you get a good move by the school because it While this review and association it- internally with how we as an academic rid of that, well I hate to jump to con- promotes expansion. Some students, self did not push the question immedi- community wish to move forward. clusions, but I feel like they would aware of the fact that Stockton has ately upon the Stockton community of Among the groups involved in this lose a lot of appeal.” AJ Vervoort, met the criteria since 2010, do not whether we should move to university consideration and decision making pro- Student Senate President, put these see a negative effect because they do status, it did spark some consideration cess are the president of the college and fears to rest, commenting on emails not see a change at all. Ben Peoples within Faculty Senate president Mi- the Board of Trustees. The first glimpse sent to him by students that address mentioned that on some online data- chael Frank. of bringing that issue to light, “what do a possible tuition increase. He ex- bases, Stockton is already listed as a Frank, a professor of Psychology we want to be,” or “who are we,” starts plained that the university status has university. There are a wide variety at Richard Stockton, had this to com- with the students, faculty and staff, and to do with the school’s name, and of thoughts ranging from negative to ment for the most recent inquires prob- continues on to the president and the that it would not drive up the cost positive on the university status issue ing both faculty and students about board. of tuition. Ben Peoples, a member among students. university status. “I raised the issue at In terms of Stockton’s branding of of Student Senate, added to this by The biggest problem among the fall faculty conference in Septem- a distinctive institution, Dean Santana mentioning that the university status students however is not what the ber 2012 of whether or not the college said, “I think that the term distinctive is “just a matter of paperwork” since University status will affect but the ought to consider moving to the status alludes to what makes us special, what Stockton has met the criteria for a lack of knowledge among the stu- of a regional university. The faculty as- makes us unique, what makes us great university since 2010. He went on to dent body about the Task Force on sembly supported the idea of establish- or greater more so than other institu- further elaborate that because the cri- University Status. Nicole Vancil, a ing a task force to look into the feasibil- tions out there.” teria has been met, it is unlikely tu- freshman, explained, “I don’t know ity, the costs and benefits of changing “We have everything necessary, ition will go up since Stockton does enough to form an educated and ac- the name of a college to a university,” there are certain things we would need not have to build much or hire new curate opinion about the university said Frank. to do differently that would improve faculty to get the status. status. And simply e-mailing stu- The Task Force on University Sta- our repositioning, but for the most part The idea of a university makes dents isn’t enough to educate every- tus is exploring different variables in- internal to the organization, we have some students nervous not only for one, no one really reads those e-mails cluding economic impacts, in terms of a lot of talent at this institution in the tuition, but also because of Stock- anyway.” Many students asked their recruiting students and faculty, reten- shape of people that are committed and ton’s small college atmosphere that opinion of the university status either tion of students and faculty, and many work here, in the shape of students and has attracted many of the students had no idea there was a task force or other possible considerations. The task alumni who believe in this place and to enroll in the first place. Stockton what it meant for the school. force consists of a variety of faculty what it does and will continue to do for prides itself on focusing on students When asked, few students knew members with various years of service them, southern New Jersey and the rest in a small community, but some stu- the difference between a compre- to the college and administrators such of the state.” dents fear that this will change with hensive university and a research as deans of the school. Dean Santana had these final the university status. Revay voiced university, or that the two different “As president of the Faculty Sen- words to say on the issues. “We’ve al- her concern on this issue as well, categories of universities existed. It ate, I am grateful for the task force’s ways done things our own way as an in- “Most people go here to go to a appears that a good portion of the good work. The task force plans to hold stitution and that’s what we’re proud of; quaint little school in the Pine Bar- student body is uninformed as to open meetings throughout the semester regardless of whether or not we choose rens. If we were to become a uni- what the college is pursing and what and input from students, community collectively to move in the direction of versity, it would change in that we it means for the students and Stock- leaders, and alumni will be sought out,” a university, there’s still that emphasis would be a big South Jersey school. ton’s future. Some hopeful students said Frank. on making Stockton meaningful to the I feel it would ruin the atmosphere of asked if Stockton would be having Among the concerns of the faculty students, the community and creating this school by drawing in a different an event explaining the issue or if is the possible change in the institu- those opportunities in life itself mean- group of people.” Another uneasy there would be some informational tion’s focus if the status was changed. ingful.” student explained, “I applaud Stock- tabling in the near future. Whatever Certain faculty members discuss the The unanswered question still ton’s desire for growth, but at what the future holds for education on the importance of keeping a student cen- posed, “should Stockton College be- expense? The additional resources proposed status change, it is clear tered enterprise where the faculty has come Stockton University” a question and prestige could be used to help this is an issue on campus that raises close intellectual relationships with that we must take upon ourselves to an- us truly improve, such as by build- concern and affects the student body students and smaller average classroom swer. It is a conversation that we as the ing new facilities or adding more directly, whether it is seen as nega- size. These are the qualities that a col- Stockton community should be ready to programs. But I worry that these tive or positive. lege offers students that sometimes have. resources could be used to dilute may not happen at a regional university. Stockton’s focus from education, and Colleges are interesting institu- redirect it to other endeavors contra- tions that have an emphasis of teaching February 25, 2013 Page 7 Stockton News Leadership Conference Continued and said, “I enjoyed college so much that I never ger Games: A Look Into How Communities Can Co- and evocative. left.” She explained that college is about discovering exist Without Sacrifice, Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy, For session two, I attended Easy Peasy Lem- who we are, even The Leadership Toolbox: Owning on Squeezy. We interacted with each other to address if it’s through trial Your Leadership Potential, You race and cultural differences in an interesting way. In and error. Accord- So Cray: The Impact of Popular groups, we gave our lemon a background story and ing to Wells, expe- Culture on the View of Mental had to introduce it to the other groups. Yeah, it was rience is the best Illnesses, and How Discussing kind of weird. However, we found that all of the lem- teacher. She told us Socio-Cultural Issues Facilitates ons had similarities. Then we brought a lime into the that one of the most Leadership. mix. It was obvious that it stood out and was differ- important things The first session I went to ent. We had to share our experience of a time when we can do as lead- was the Fishbowl workshop. This we were the “lime” of the group. It was very insight- ers is constant re- was my favorite one because I ful and it related to real life. evaluation. Leaders learned some things I will never The last session I went to was You So Cray. set the tone for the forget. Matthew Shupp headed We started out by writing down the first things that entire organization. this workshop and gave us excel- came to mind when we heard words such as bipo- We have to be posi- lent advice. One, “As leaders we lar, depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Everyone tive and helpful if have to be serious but we can’t conducted the discussion in a respectful manner and we want our orga- take ourselves too seriously.” We talked about how we felt about these words and how nization to succeed. need to remember how to have fun as individuals we see things differently but can work One of the most helpful pieces of advice she gave us even when we are in a posi- together to overcome is that we can not be everywhere at once. As leaders, tion where we have to hold social stigmas, espe- we need to learn how to delegate work and use ev- ourselves to higher stan- cially held towards eryone’s strengths. Personally, I know I need to work dards. Part of being a leader mental illness. on this by trusting my peers and getting out of the “if is trusting our team to be Temple’s Inclusive I want something done right, I have to do it myself” there when we need them. Leadership Confer- mentality. In addition to helpful advice, Wells left us The part of the workshop ence was a very re- with something to make us feel important, “Though that impacted me the most warding experience we may not be the next Zuckerberg or Steve Jobs, we was a short video. We were for all the attendees. still have the ability to change the world.” shown a video of a poem During the closing After the keynote speech, everyone split up to go to called “Lost Generation” remarks, everyone a variety of workshops. Students got to choose which by Jonathan Reed. When wrote something workshops they wanted to attend during each of the read from top to bottom, the memorable on a puz- three sessions. Some of the many sessions students message seems like a harsh zle piece. This piece, could attend were Life in a Fishbowl: Leading with reality check of what has like ourselves, fits Integrity, Silence the Hate, Introverts and Extroverts: become the norm of today’s society. However, when into a bigger picture, and even without one piece, the Leveraging Differences in the Workplace, The Hun- read from the bottom up, the message is a beautiful picture will be incomplete. Be Aware of Labor SET’S Valentine’s Day Rights and How Cookie Decoration Mark-Allan Donaldson something relating to that oh-so-sentimental They Affect You: Argo Staff Writer day. For example, my cookie carried, for the ten Saturday, Feb. 16, SET hosted a decorate- seconds before it was devoured, a bright pink Attend Dialogue This Week your-own-cookie in honor of St. Valentine’s heart. Others had scribblings of “I luv u,” but Day, which was, well all there was to it. most were just topped with as much icing as SET is known for hosting similar events possible before being scoffed by hungry pass- Giana Milazzo for various reasons on a Saturday evening be- ersby. Editor-in-Chief fore the movie that is to be shown in the Cam- All in all, the most interesting thing about If you want to educate yourself about topics that may im- pus Center. This was no more special than any this particular SET event was the fact that the pact your future occupation, don’t miss this important Labor of the previous events except for the fact that Valentine’s cookie decorating didn’t take place Rights workshop Thursday, Feb. 28, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the customary chocolate icing had been re- before Thursday’s movie, on Valentine’s Day! room L-115. placed with a pink concoction and the general Notwithstanding that oddity, the cookies were What exactly are labor rights? What does it mean to be idea was that one would adorn ones cookie with phenomenal. part of a union? What are the benefits of knowing your rights? In the tumultuous time of this recession, answers to these ques- tions probably impact and affect you or someone close to you, Funday Monday: Karaoke and can change your future. It is time to spread awareness and open up a discussion on the history of labor rights and workers Alex Russo can Idol about (no offense everyone), the per- organizations in South Jersey. Argo Staff Writer formers all let loose and just had a plain old As college students, many of us work part-time to make Move over Sunday, there is a new fun-day good time up there. our way through school. Stockton’s close proximity to the shore in town, and that day’s name is Funday Mon- Perhaps the best embodiment of that pre- and casinos gives students the opportunity to acquire common day: Karaoke. You heard me right, on Monday vious statement can be found in Mico Lucide, jobs in food service or the gaming industry. UNITE HERE is Feb. 18 the Campus Center and Event Services junior, Political Science major, and karaoke one example of a union that represents workers throughout the hosted a karaoke night (complete with a DJ, veteran. Mico graced the stage with his pres- U.S. and Canada who work in the hotel, gaming, food service, massive song list, and most importantly, juice ence a ludicrous amount of times, seemingly manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, and airport indus- and chips). The festivities started up at 8 p.m. covering the song book front to back. He would tries. and continued well into the night. As previously later quip that, “It’s a shame not that many At the workshop, representatives from Atlantic City’s mentioned, the song selection was enviable for people are singing, it’s a great way to relieve Casino Union, Local 54, and Stockton’s Political Engagement all the audiophile’s out there. You could have stress.” He couldn’t be more right with that. Project will lead a discussion on current challenges, issues, and picked anything from Bohemian Rhapsody There’s nothing like a nice refreshing cathartic victories in workers rights. Again, as many college students to Lady Gaga to (everyone’s favorites) songs wave washing over you as you belt out your fa- may work at the local casinos, this discussion directly relates from The Little Mermaid. With such a selec- vorite tune with all the hate and other emotions to their lives. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in tion, who wouldn’t want to go up and belt out we push deep down into the pits of our being. our discussion. your favorite tunes in front of an audience (of And who knows, it might even sound good. It For more information please contact Daniel Tome at Dan- 25 or so) consisting solely of your peers? probably won’t though. [email protected] or 609-652-4256. While this wasn’t anything to tell Ameri- Page 8 February 25, 2013 Stockton News This Guy’s Got Jokes: SET Hosts Adam Grabowski

Madeline Kosten tures doing the “sassy teacup pose” with students. Argo Staff Writer After the performance, he even gave an inter- On Wednesday, Feb. 20, SET presented an view for the paper, and his responses are a pleasant event with Adam Grabowski, who’s been awarded blend of thoughtful and humorous. the Highest Rated Comedian by Campus Activities You graduated from college with a psycholo- Magazine since 2010 and has booked 113 campus gy degree. What got you into comedy from there? performances around the country this year. I didn’t know what I wanted to go to grad school He made jokes ranging from Disney movies for, so I used my productive procrastination skills to board games, saying things like, “Hungry Hun- and gave comedy a shot. gry Hippos is the most American game…Who can How long have you been doing comedy? eat the most the fastest!” and his business card that 3 ½ to 4 years, I graduated a semester early so I doubles as a magnet reads, “Please don’t make me go used that time to try this, and it worked! to grad school!” Did a part of you always want to be a comedy Adam Grabowski knows how to make college performer? students laugh, and the audience in the Campus Cen- Yes, I wasn’t sure what I’d go to grad school for, ter Theater was no exception. Students were in hys- I thought I might teach High School, become a pro- terics while he made jokes that the song “One Thing” fessor, or do psychology research, but when I gradu- by popular boy band One Direction. He said it sound- ated I thought, ‘what did I always want to do?’ ed like it was being made up on the spot, since five Do you think comedic abilities are learned or guys still couldn’t remember which “one thing” the are you born with an inherit knack for them? girl they were singing about had, and that the game mor, Adam Grabowski’s jokes were hilarious, but Well comedy is all socialization, we’re all born Bop It and “that’s what she said” jokes should have what was equally impressive was his interaction with with certain intelligence, and realizing your poten- been around at the same time…you tial has to do with your socialization. I can use your imagination for that one. was a chubbier kid in school, so if you’re SET has many college comedians not popular you need to learn to react perform at Stockton, but what made and counteract because you have to try Adam Grabowski unique was his use harder. Many comedians have had that of extremely comedic graphs, includ- experience. ing two pie graphs showing junior high The audience all left from the Adam consisted mostly of Axe body spray, Grabowski event with smiles on their awkward, various punching games, faces, but watching someone so natural at spontaneous erections, and one show- his craft was feel-good in another sense ing that “Things You Are” was divided as well. For many college students who equally between my fire, and the one wonder where they will go after the di- desire, a reference 90’s Backstreet Boy ploma, it was great to see someone per- fans enjoyed. form who gave what they loved a shot…and found Whether inappropriate or simply in good hu- fans and the audience after he’d finished performing, success. staying late to give a few more jokes and to take pic- New Club: SIESA Gun Debate: Should

Daniella Gutierrez this amazing opportunity. For The Argo “Studying abroad al- Assault Weapons Be Illegal? Are you interested in lowed me to experience life Joseph Lera answers for was the controversy over the AR- studying abroad? Stockton, get outside my comfort zone. I Argo Staff Writer 15. The AR-15 is a semi-automatic rifle that is ready to embrace the newest know firsthand how frighten- Alton Auditorium was full of noise, not an assault weapon since it is all about trig- club on campus: the Stockton ing the prospect is, yet it’s far but not from the firing of assault weapons. ger speed, but is used for long range. The side International Education Stu- from it. It’s something I think The Stockton Debate Club was in full force for assault rifles argued that you can adjust dent Association aka SIESA every person should experi- Wednesday night as one side debated that they the barrel, but the opposing side argued that for short. This club is geared ence,” said Kolo. should ban assault weapons due to the recent semi-automatic weapons have been used in the towards promoting studying Studying abroad is a fan- current events and the other saying it is against four most recent shootings in the country. Both abroad on campus as well as tastic opportunity that we at our rights as citizens not being allowed to own were very compelling arguments as both sides being a place where former Stockton are lucky to have. them. showed the positives and negatives for it. study abroad alumni can con- Just imagine being able to The side against assault weapons wasted Pro-assault weapons closed out the de- nect and share their experi- live in another country, learn no time as they started the debate. Their main bate by saying that the government is pun- ences. The club also intends the language, stay with a host point was that assault weapons are simply ishing minority gun owners since only 1.3% to connect with other clubs on family, indulging in the tradi- not necessary in the homes of the public or in account for citizens with assault weapons. campus to promote culturally- tional cuisine, and becoming businesses to protect themselves. Long range They also stated that the government should oriented events on campus. independent. However, most weapons are not needed as they believe that not be allowed to dictate what is capable of SIESA is led by its presi- importantly, studying abroad handguns are more than sufficient for pro- protection in the American household and that dent, Lynsey Kolo, a senior makes students more market- tection. They also thought that the Second the Second Amendment was written to grow speech pathology and audiol- able to potential employers. Amendment should be fixed in order to be up with times and technology. The side against ogy major, and by Daniella This is all obtained while hav- to date with technology and current times. assault weapons closed out with its the gov- Gutierrez, a senior and com- ing the experience of a life- Well, the side for assault weapons did not ernment’s job to protect the public due to the munications major as well. time. like these claims at all. They disputed these recent events and that these weapons are nor- The idea for this club was ig- SIESA’s meetings alter- claims by saying that the government should mally used for defense, but for gun ranges and nited after Lynsey and Daniel- nate between being held on not be able to say what is capable of protecting murders. la studied abroad in Valencia, Tuesdays and Wednesdays to the public from others that may threaten them Overall, the debate was very informative Spain. They were so inspired accommodate different sched- or invade their homes. This side also said that and well done. If you want something debated by their experiences abroad ules. They’re held at 8 p.m. the Bill of Rights, which includes the Second by the Stockton Debate Team, you can find that they decided to start a For more information on the Amendment, was designed for the times back them on Facebook when you search “Stockton club on campus that would next SIESA meeting, e-mail when they were made, but was also meant to Debate Team.” promote studying abroad and DaniellaEsther91@yahoo. grow and evolve as time goes on. help other students learn about com for more information. One point that both sides seemed to have February 25, 2013 Page 9 Stockton News Forward on Climate: Stockton Students Rally for Change Maggie Buford them in the right direction to sign up for the vans.” McKibben told the crowd. “One of the things that’s Argo Staff Writer Arriving for the rally at noon, more than 15 built it is everybody’s desire to give the president the Stockton students joined thousands in Wash- S.A.V.E., Water Watch members, and other Stockton support he needs to block this Keystone pipeline.” ington, D.C. on Feb. 17 for the Forward on Climate students walked down the National Mall in chilling Wired with excitement, the activists began to rally. The movement and purpose of the event was wind. A stage was set up near the Washington Monu- move toward the white house. People were creative to urge President Obama to stick to his word about ment for speakers, who included Bill McKibben, with their posters and banners expressing anger and climate change and say no to the urgency to stop the XL pipeline and other Keystone XL Pipeline. The mass harmful energy sources. Some were clad meeting was arranged by grass- in polar bear and Lorax costumes. A statue roots organizations 350.org and of liberty puppet bobbed above the crowd, Sierra Club to be the largest cli- small wind turbines blew in the breeze and mate rally in United States histo- fists were constantly thrust in the air. ry. Volunteers all over the country Stockton students dispersed through- arranged 130 buses to take partic- out the thousands and gathered together ipants to the event, many travel- again after the rally. One of the favorite ing over 12 hours. An estimated parts about the rally was the energy and 35,000-50,000 people gathered chants that connected the activists. Among at the National Monument and them: “Hey, Obama, we don’t want no cli- marched to 1600 Pennsylvania mate drama!” and “Hey, hey, ho ho, key- Ave. stone pipeline’s got to go!” The Keystone XL pipeline It was Danielle Nugent’s first time at will run from Hardisty, Alberta a rally and she was very excited. “I didn’t to Steele City, Nebraska. Trans- know what to expect,” she told the Argo. Canada, the company in charge “The energy and excitement was conta- of the project, will bring oil from gious! It is an incredible feeling to be apart the tar sands of Canada to the of something bigger.” U.S. through the pipeline. This Many of the students pointed out the oil leaks out of the pipelines and difference of ages among the activists. could potentially contaminate Many generations were represented at the aquifers. They claim the oil will help us become 350.org founder, Van Jones, a former Obama adviser, rally. Babies were slung around their mother’s hips, “energy independent,” giving oil to American con- indigenous leaders from Canada, and others who are children holding signs alongside their parents and sumers. Unfortunately, it is obvi- even elderly in wheelchairs participated in ous to see that the pipeline run- the movement. ning down to refineries next to The Forward on Climate rally’s pur- the gulf will only serve to export pose was to convince Obama that the deci- the oil to foreign countries. The sion to build the Keystone XL pipeline was toxic and corrosive tar sands are not the direction we should be headed in. not traditional oil when it comes The pipeline has been a symbol for climate out of the ground, it is called ‘bi- control for activists across the nation as it tumen,’ a heavy, nasty oil. The is a huge setback to the effort for clean, re- mix of sand, clay, water, and this newable energy sources. bitumen is difficult to convert to “Obama’s decision on the keystone synthetic oil. It is recovered by pipeline will either send us spiraling face strip or open pit mining, which first into global warming and climate destroys the landscape, harms change or shoot us into a future of renew- wildlife, and puts locals in dan- able energy and begin seriously rewriting ger. The process also contributes the books on energy dependence,” Burn- significantly to greenhouse gas ham said. “Someone must tell big oil and emissions and the environmental king coal that they do not own the world or impacts only begin there. this country.” Liz Burnham, an Environ- However, the project has been ap- mental Science major, organized proved by Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman the trip down to D.C. because of because of an alternative route the pipeline what the XL pipeline will do. Af- will take within the state. Although for- ter tabling and gathering friends, students from clubs, currently affected by the XL pipeline. Rev. Lennox mer head of the EPA Lisa Jackson has quit because people began to sign up. She believed the issue was Yearwood, of the Hip-Hop Caucus pumped up the Obama supports the project, only the President’s very important for the “future of the earth” and that enthusiasm even in the freezing weather. word can stop the environmentally damaging project students needed the opportunity to get to the climate Casey Camp-Horinek of the Ponca Nation of with a flick of his pen. The movement for climate rally. The event had been publicized by 350.org and Oklahoma, an environmentalist and actress, spoke at control is strong, but they can only hope that Obama Sierra Club for a long time and she needed to have a the rally. “My relatives, this is the beginning of the heard their voices as they marched on Sunday. The way students could get down there. “I think it helped change,” She said to the mass gathering, “what you thousands of people in D.C. represented hundreds of that people had probably heard about the rally before do today makes the difference.” thousands more during other small protests across I started tabling,” She said, “all I had to do was send “This movement’s been building a long time,” the nation.

The Argo wants your feedback: What do you want to see more of in your school paper? [email protected] Page 10 February 25, 2013 Stockton News These Clothes Rock Submit to Stockton Innovations

Maggie Buford coming publication. He said they were and So Does My Body! Argo Staff Writer nervous last year that they would not Do you know a student working on have enough submissions. But, they were Henry Lee accepting themselves in a positive research as an undergraduate? The re- pleasantly surprised after over twenty stu- For The Argo light while always thriving for a search journal, Stockton Innovations, is dents contacted them with their research The Peer Educators of Stock- healthier lifestyle. If this is a topic underway once again and they are accept- ready. He said the journal was “very suc- ton College would like to bring your that you feel strongly about or re- ing applicants. cessful” in giving students the recognition attention to our no shame campaign ally want to help support then Last year’s journal published twen- they deserved and that he is hopeful the fashion show dedicated to promot- please email us at stkpeereduca- ty-three of Stockton student’s work. The outcome will be even better this year. ing positive body image, secure [email protected]. We are currently journal is meant to showcase undergrad- Brianna Jefferies, a Mathematics self-esteem, and overall comfort in accepting models of all shapes and uate research and display our student major and member of the Honors program your own skin. The event will take sizes for both genders. The only body’s creativity and diversity. Research is new to the editorial team. “It’s really place on Feb. 28 shortly following requirements are your availability is constantly done on the Stockton cam- exciting to give students the opportunity Eating Disorders Day. The theme of 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, for re- pus and having the opportunity to become to publish their work at Stockton,” she this event is “These Clothes Rock hearsals and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, published could be incredibly rewarding said, “they work so hard and it’s nice to and so does My Body!” Feb. 28, for the actual event. Feel to those who worked long hours. give them a chance for everyone to see it.” The event entails a fashion free to stop by our office at the Stockton Innovations is an e-zine, Do you want to become part of a new show consisting of your fellow wellness center to meet with us face which means the journal is available as Stockton tradition and be published in the peers as well as an open panel dis- to face if there are any questions at PDF for viewing online. Submissions can second edition of Stockton Innovations? cussion of the effects of body image all regarding the event. either be in-depth or brief, depending on The deadline for the Spring 2013 applica- on your everyday life. The panel Please come out to support the type of research done. The editorial tion is Feb. 25, so act quickly if you’ve will feature students as well as es- a great event promoting an even board members are passionate to begin completed research as an undergraduate teemed health care professionals greater cause! the project again. student! Contact Lisa Rosner, the editorial who work for the college. Again the email is stkpeeredu- Anthony Vincent, a member of the board, or visit B-114 for further inquiries. We want to encourage every- [email protected] editorial board since the founding, sat one to stop body shaming and start down with the Argo to talk about the up- February 25, 2013 Page 11 Stockton News Board of Trustees Attention: Meeting Recap The PRSSA Coming

Alex Russo four year graduation rate, and a 2.5 cu- Argo Staff Writer mulative GPA. Congratulations you to Stockton! As Stockton College moves for- guys, those numbers are pretty good. We Della E. Bozeman running with other colleges in the ward into the future, it has to grow and probably could stand to do just a little bit Argo Staff Writer state who offer Public Relations as adapt to its student body in order to up- better though. As of March 6, 2013 Stockton a concentration in the Communica- hold their scholastic duty and deliver a The guest speakers for the upcom- College will have its very own chap- tions major. As a group members of stellar education to every student that is ing graduation have been announced and ter of the Public Relations Student the Stockton PRSSA will be able to enrolled here, whether they are full time the list is highlighted by former civil Society of America. Communication attend conferences, assemblies, and or part time, undergrad or grad, etc. (and rights activist and Congressman John major, Siera Smith, along with Stacy leadership rallies. they better, what with all the money we Lewis. It was also mentioned that the Hanas and Professor Dr. Ai Zhang, The PRSSA meetings will be pay them to go here). The sentiment of Stockton College Police Department has has taken this new organization from held every Wednesday in West Quad Stockton is getting bigger and more well received a second accreditation. Appar- an idea into a reality. PRSSA is a room 103 at 3:30 p.m. Siera’s big- known was the overarching theme of the ently we have a very excellent police nationally recognized organization gest hope for this group is that it will Board of Trustees meeting that was held force here considering that and the fact with over 11,000 members around be carried on for years to come and on Wednesday the 20th. that our campus is the only campus with the country. improved upon by those who are Overall enrollment was down this an accredited police force. And finally, Members of the PRSSA are ex- involved. If you’re interested check semester. This can most likely be at- for all of our faculty readers out there, posed to opportunities of all kinds: out the Facebook page or send an e- tributed to constraints of the current the Sabbatical program for the 2013- networking, leadership activities, mail to Siera for more information. financial times and the aftermath that 2014 year. Get a head start and begin adding accreditation to their re- Facebook page: Richard Stock- Hurricane Sandy left this great state in. planning the sabbatical of a lifetime. sumes, gaining experience and ton College PRSSA However, the full time students here So just to wrap everything up, our knowledge in the public relations E-mail:RcStocktonPRSSA@ have increased from 90 to 92 percent fine college continues to grow and adapt, field and business aspects, and work- gmail.com since spring semester 2012. Stockton and as the years fly by we will continue ing with community partners from They hope to see many aspiring has also enjoyed a healthy increase in to do so and provide the best accommo- both a public relations and business Public Relation Specialist come out student body quantity since 2008. More dations and education for our endearing standpoint. Having the PRSSA here and anyone else who is interested. student statistics include a 50 percent student body. at Stockton puts us as a school in the

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Lauren Block Nikki Myers: “I want them to remember the stunning amount of people that Argo Staff Writer have AIDS just in this area and I want them to know that there are a lot of stereo- Last Tuesday, if you had approached the Campus Center Theatre’s door be- types involved with AIDS and those are not true. Also, I want them to be aware of fore the AIDS is a Drag show started, you would have seen two very important the fact that, because a lot of the people in the community of those afflicted with things on the table. One of these important things was a donation box that was HIV and suffer from the disease of AIDS were here, there is an organization to filling up very, very fast and the other was a collection of free condoms strewn provide them with medical treatment, counseling services, and other resources.” across the table. Red condoms, blue condoms, even rainbow condoms were piled Why do you think it is important for the community as a whole, but on the table, all disguised (adorably might I add) as lollipops. Also at the table, especially the gay community, to get behind AIDS research, prevention, and were very personable representatives of the AIDS Alliance in case students had education? any questions about correct condom use, because, as anyone who attended the Nikki Myers: “It’s important because these organizations are not funded by show could tell you, using condoms correctly can greatly reduce your chance of tons of places; they’re not corporations with money funneled into them. They run contracting HIV. on things like this. Small events like AIDS is Once inside the theatre, there was a quiet a drag tonight, in the community, that’s where roar of whispering as everyone excitedly waited these places get the money to really do what for the show to start, not quite knowing all the they do, so without AIDS is a drag, and a ton fun that was in store for the evening. First, the of other events going on in the community to audience was warmed up by the beautiful sing- raise money for them, they wouldn’t exist, and ing voices of the Stocktones and Stockata who there are thousands of people in their care that sang a couple of melodies each for the audience. wouldn’t be getting treatment.” Our first drag queen of the night came out after How much money did the pride alli- this performance, Lucille Ball and the vitameat- ance help raise tonight? avegamin skit she did left the whole audience in Nikki Myers: “Money is still coming in, fits of laughter. but at the very least we have raised $438 so Next out, was a lovely representative from far.” the AIDS alliance with the most important mes- What does the money pride alliance sage of the show. She shared some startling help raise assist the AIDS alliance with spe- facts and statistics with us. For instance, did you cifically? know that 1 in 5 people that are HIV positive Nikki Myers: “They’ll use it to provide don’t know their status? Now that’s some scary things like free medical treatment for people news. She also told us the two key messages she that don’t have enough money in their budget wanted us to take away from that night, which to get the treatment they need. All the time you were to practice safe sex and to make sure to get test- The dance team’s performance at the event see celebrities live years and years and years with ed, especially if partaking in any at risk behaviors AIDS because they can afford the best treatment such as having unprotected sex of any kind or sharing needles. and it’s not fair everyone can’t afford this treatment, so they help with that. They After she was done quizzing the audience, out came the next drag queen of also provide transportation for people who can’t get to doctor’s appointments. the night, Lady Gaga. She performed the song “Government Hooker” and got a They have their own counseling services, and one of the other things they do that huge round of applause in response. Afterwards, Stockton’s BLAST, an impro- people don’t think about too often is they help prevent AIDS by doing things like visational acting team, did an absolutely hilarious skit portraying the false infor- educating people and giving out all kinds of contraception, not the kind that just mation that goes around about AIDS and HIV. Then, the Stockton Dance Team prevents pregnancy, the kind that also prevents AIDS. They provide free testing did an outstanding performance including the currently popular and humorous which they’ve done on our campus before and things like that.” “Harlem Shake.” What goes into planning an event like this? Our last new drag queen of the night was Dolly Parton, and the audience Nikki Myers: “A lot of people! there’s about seven officers of the club and absolutely adored her. This buxom babe even we also had other help. A lot of people worked got the audience members to give up a few more on this. Among all the other things we do, this dollars for the cause when, on her last song of kind of came first for a long time. It was in- the night, she went around collecting tips. Last credibly stressful. There’s so much communi- but not least, the night was closed out by another cation that has to go on, there’s so much pa- outstanding performance by Lady Gaga, and this per running to offices, contracts to look over, time, the performer was sporting some skyscrap- there’s so much that could go wrong and they er high heels that I know myself and the majority all did.” of ladies here at Stockton would have more than What difficulties did you experience a little trouble energetically dancing across the while planning the event? stage in, let alone walking to class in. Nikki Myers: “Well we originally had Unfortunately, the show had to end some- the event planned for AIDS awareness month time, but that didn’t mean the fun was over! After back in December, but our drag performers the performance, audience members could get work out of Atlantic City. In late October, we photos with the drag queens for additional dona- had the huge storm that crushed Atlantic City, tions. Light refreshments were also served out- so we couldn’t get in touch with them. We had side of the theater. It was during this downtime to call off the show because we couldn’t get in that I was able to sneak away from the crowd and The drag queen Lucille Ball’s performance touch with them, and we decided to postpone talk to the Pride Alliance members about the huge it until we could. Sandy stood in our way and then success the show was due to the hard work of all involved, but especially the we said, ‘Alright we’ll do it next semester.’ Pride Aliance board members which include: Kyle Miceli, Amanda Barcerello, Next semester came up really fast and then the date was soon after the se- Kristen Slagel, Katie Perkins, Nicole Kelly, and Nikki Myers. This project was mester began, so we had zero time to get everything done and the contracts... we particularly both important and stressful for Nikki Myers, who is the Pride Alli- got news the day before the show in the form of an email that basically said that ance club president, and Kyle Miceli, who is not only the head of public relations the event was canceled and that we didn’t get the contracts in on time because of for Pride Alliance, but was also the brave soul that ran papers and contracts back some technical issue. We all said ‘No the show’s gonna go on, the show’s gonna and forth to A.C. multiple times to book the drag queen peformances. I was able go on.’ We got through it, the show went on, and we raised all this money for to sit down with Nikki Myers at the end of the night and ask her some questions AIDS.” about the show and get her input on what she wanted people to take away from it. How do you think the show went compared to last year’s event? What is the overall purpose, besides having a great time, of the show Nikki Myers: “We were nervous it was never gonna be as good because the AIDS is a Drag? entire board was entirely different people who had never done it before, we were Nikki Myers: “To raise money for AIDS, but not just to raise money for completely new to this, but I think it went amazingly well. I wasn’t out there and AIDS, also to raise awareness about AIDS in the community and to get more I don’t know how people feel it went, but I think it was right on par, right at that people involved in the cause.” level of last year’s show, as good as, if not better, and I think that it’s only gonna What are some educational messages that you want people to get out of get better because more people will know about it.” this program concerning AIDS awareness and prevention? February 25, 2013 Page 13 Stockton News Stockton CAREs The CARE Program (Coordinated Actions to Retain and Educate) is a program designed to assist students with their overall experience here at Stockton College. The program aims to help students navigate and maximize the benefits of various academic and student life resources available at Stockton. This program includes individualized mentoring by Stockton faculty and staff. Please see below the program’s featured participants and mentors. For more information, visit www.stockton.edu/care. Featured Mentees: Featured Mentors:

Stephanie Kennedy ‘13 Tayyaba Noreen ‘14 Carol Quinn Nora Palugod, Professional Services Specialist MBA, MPIA, PhD Major: Communications Major: Biochemistry with a minor in 1-Learning Access Program Assistant Professor of Business Literature Volunteer Work: Youth Expo- Education: I hold a BA and an MA Education: MBA from La Salle University sure and Community Quest Volunteer Work: Shore Memorial from Rowan University. It was Glass- (Manila, Philippines), Master in Public and Hospital--patient care, Salvation of boro when I attended! The BA is in International Affairs and PhD from Uni- Post Graduate Interest or Ca- Army and the Red Cross Psychology and the MA is in Student versity of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA). reer Goal: To utilize my under- Personnel Services. graduate degree in the health and Student organizations: Commuter Work experience: Before Stockton, I wellness industry. Club, Circle K and Muslim Students Work experience: After receiving worked in profit and nonprofit organiza- Association my BA, in order to pay for my student tions: investments, international finance, Favorite thing about Stockton: loans, I took a job at a bank. I worked and public and international management. The great level of help I have re- Favorite thing about Stockton: there for 21 years climbing the cor- As entrepreneur, I was a major partner and ceived from my professors and Small class size porate ladder. I came to Stockton as investor in a manufacturing business and the Career Center. Overall the a part time secretary in the Learning an international trading firm. As Division available resources at Stockton Why I joined the CARE Program: Access Program and have been here Chief, I appraised foreign-funded projects that can be used to benefit your I was searching on the Stockton Web for 16 years doing a job I absolutely and negotiated international loans with in- career search are very beneficial. site for a program which can help stu- love. ternational lending institutions. dents and give them advice and luck- Why I joined the CARE Pro- ily I found the CARE program link. Interest/hobbies: I enjoy reading and Interest/hobbies: Gardening, entertaining gram: I felt overwhelmed by I read through some comments and traveling and helping people reach family and friends, learning about other all of the thoughts, feelings and videos of students that I knew. So I their potential. cultures through my academic research and ideas that my senior year was decided to give the program a try and travels, cooking dishes from other cultures, bringing me. I felt that if I had I am glad I did. I wanted a mentor to Favorite book/movie: Favorite books helping seniors and women with kids and a mentor by my side they could talk to about my goals, i.e., graduation are The Bible and Atlas Shrugged; Fa- mentoring women. assist me in sorting out what was requirements, medical school, or per- vorite Movies: Now Voyager and Re- and was not a priority for me aca- sonal concerns, etc. Steve Radwanski, garding Henry. Favorite book/movie: The World is Flat, demically. my mentor, did an amazing job by lis- The Happiness Project, among others. I tening to my problems and referring Favorite thing about Stockton: The like travel and culture documentaries. Could you share any success- me to other on-campus staff/faculty student-centered philosophy that is ful experiences or how the pro- who could assist me. He answered my part of every department and is evi- Favorite thing about Stockton: I like the gram impacted you? questions about internships or jobs dent in the faculty and staff. liberal arts focus of Stockton. I like the G- It has definitely helped me with available on campus. I asked for his courses which allow students more choices time management and assisted advice since he graduated from Stock- Why I joined the CARE Program to enhance their skills. me in my resume development, ton himself. I met my mentor 1-2 times as mentor: I think being connected as well as broadening my view but I was stress free after the meeting and having a one on one relationship Why I joined the CARE Program as of possible career fields after and felt more confident about getting with someone is vitally important to a mentor: I joined the CARE Program be- college. It has also helped me re- my college degree. new student. I wanted to make some- cause I believe that mentoring is a ma- alize that doing what you love is one feel welcome and have a place to jor part of my teaching. Since I came to the most important part of your Could you share any successful ex- go with questions and concerns and to Stockton in 1990, I have been mentoring job. Throughout college, I have perience or how the program im- learn about the multitude of services students and will continue to do so. As a been in job positions where I was pacted you? available to them. I hope to maintain a mentor, I help students with their academic working and they were okay, but The program impacted me by having relationship with my mentee through- program, career plans, financial aid, schol- I wasn’t “in love” with my job. someone to answer to. For example, out her tenure here. I am thankful for arship search, job search, among others. Now, I’m on a search to find a my mentor asked me to complete a re- the opportunity to be a mentor and I am a mentor and friend to my men- career that I will fall in love with. sume and apply for internships which highly recommend it to anyone inter- tees. It’s important that I am there as a could be beneficial to medical school. ested in working with students. It is friend who will listen to their dreams, I always procrastinated until I knew I truly a mutually beneficial relation- plans, successes, difficulties, and problems. had to complete my resume and show ship! Sometimes their problems are challenging. it to my mentor and the Career Cen- Sometimes they only need a second opin- ter. I was given advice by my mentor ion from me. Several of my former stu- to research the medical schools and dents continue our mentoring relationship their requirements or REU internships even after Stockton. offered by those schools to give me The CARE Program offers many op- a head start. He helped me clear my portunities for students to learn more about thoughts and make a timeline of what life in Stockton, get early guidance in their I wanted to do and when to do it. Join- academic life, learn social skills, develop ing the CARE program has been one discipline, adapt to a new learning environ- of the best decisions that I have made ment, among others. I strongly support the in college because it has helped me CARE Program because it does make a dif- keep track of my college life. ference in the life of a student. Page 14 February 25, 2013 Stockton News Step UP! The Reoccurring Conversation: Workshop Should Marijuana Be Legal? Joseph Lera Roberto Nieves one of the most effective over-the-counter medicines, Argo Staff Writer Argo Staff Writer also happens to be the most abused drug in America. Have you ever found yourself or a The legalization of marijuana and medical mari- Marijuana is known to be a very effective pain friend in a social situation where you think juana has been a subject of intense debate in conflict reliever and natural supporter of the body. Marijuana there might be a problem, but aren’t sure within national affairs, especially within the state of contains a key chemical compound known as Tetrahy- what to do or how to help? Step UP! is de- New Jersey. On the subject of marijuana there are both drocannabinol, or THC. This is the primary compound signed to provide you with the tools you supporters and opponents to the legalization and distri- resulting in what users call “getting high.” The com- need to be a successful bystander. Facilita- bution of marijuana, both in recreational and medical pound has many positive effects, including relieving the tors John Perovich, associate director for res- forms. Supporters praise the positive effects of smok- pain and swelling of various conditions such as glau- idence education, and Brian Pluchino, inter- ing the plant, citing reasons such as reducing chronic coma. In addition, it helps fight nausea in chemother- national services, made the students aware at pains and illnesses that prescription medications mask apy patients and cancer patients Other benefits include the Step UP! Program to “be a leader, make but don’t prove effective. Opponents bar the smoking reducing the reoccurrence of damaging tumors and en- a difference.” of the plant for its association with criminal history with hancing intimacy amongst sexually active users. This program was originally designed the claims of recklessness, carelessness, and negativity. In addition to the scientific views of marijuana, Mr. at the University of Arizona for athletes. It’s an issue that has been discussed about in poli- Thomas also opened up about the harsh realities from Since then it has expanded to many universi- tics but the voice that matters is the voice of the people. the state and legal views. Despite being the CEO of a ties and colleges all across the country for all In 2010, NJ legislature approved the legalization and non-profit organization, the federal government doesn’t types of students. distribution of medical marijuana throughout the state. not view his practices as a legitimate business. There- This program is designed to develop This past year, Washington and Colorado legalized the fore, he cannot conduct business expenses and must pay specific intervention skills for friends and smoking of marijuana, though there has been no ap- income taxes. There are 70 strands of marijuana but the for those people around them. Step UP! en- proval for the selling and distribution of the plant. It is state of NJ is permitted to only grow three. The state courages students to help either in a direct clearly an issue with a voice and when it came to Stock- even had organizations like CFF go through an acutely or indirect way but to DO SOMETHING! ton, that voice was clearly heard. thorough investigation process, similar to what casinos One of the most important components of On Thursday, February 21st, William J Thomas go through. Though, despite this, the fact is users can get the program is to have confidence and to be spoke about his organization and the interesting pro- a fresh product with no seeds, twigs, molds, or viruses. prepared to intervene at any time. cesses of medical marijuana in NJ. His organization is His facility in Egg Harbor will sell Lozenges and trans- According to research, when someone also opening up a marijuana growing and distribution dermal lotions in addition to usual marijuana. assumes personal responsibility they are farm in Egg Harbor township. Almost two hundred stu- Following the presentation, many students asked more likely to help when they are alone then dents attended the event in the Board of Trustees room questions about marijuana in the state’s future, espe- when they are in a group. When alone, 80% in the Campus Center. Thomas is the CEO of the Com- cially in light of the recent elections in Colorado and of people would intervene in a potentially passionate Care Foundation, or CFF. CFF is a non-profit Washington State. One young man, Matt Silverstein of bad situation but only 20% would help while organization dedicated to providing therapeutic relief Environmental Science Studies, asked the opinion of in a group. The reason why this number is so by dispersing medical marijuana. At his discussion, he decriminalizing marijuana. Though for legal reasons, low is because most people in groups think went through the intricate processes of medical mari- Thomas was unable to comment. When asked what he that someone else will do something. juana between its legalization in 2010 to the present in wants students to take away from this, he replied” I want For residents on campus, the facilita- addition to marijuana benefits versus the challenging ef- student to look at the politics, science, legality, products, tors stressed that if there is a problem there is fects of prescription drugs. and other views of the medical marijuana business and residence life and campus police to help out Mr. Thomas spoke about the many negative effects its legalization here in NJ.” He also mentioned his facil- in these situations. of prescription drugs and stated several facts. There are ity in Egg Harbor will be opening up internship oppor- Remember, be confident and don’t ex- 50,000 patients going through chemotherapy and over tunities for students as well. pect someone else to do something. Step UP! 350,000 cancer patients in NJ. Each year, more patients The event brought to light a very pressing issue for and do the necessary things to make sure get addicted to OxyContin and abuse the substance, the young students of Stockton College and what the that the people close to you and the people damaging themselves. Each year, more people die from issue means for the state of NJ. In the coming years, the around you are safe and happy. prescription drugs and they cause rapid complications, issue of legalization as well as the plants’ influence will especially with patients that require stents. And Nyquil, continue to spread and grow. The Oddities: Bizarre Current Events

Paige Riccio “Wild thing, you make my heart sing…” Rest easy Reg Presley. Argo Staff Writer LASSO LESSON Don’t worry for those who are unfamiliar with politics, Jon Gnarr, mayor WILD THING ABOUT REG PRESLEY of IcOn February 13 a teacher in Rowlett Texas was replaced after teaching a Sadly, February 4 the world, or should I say Universe, said goodbye to a lesson about cowboys in Schrade Middle School. The teacher asked for student dear friend who wrote us the infamous song, “Wild Thing.” Reg Presley lost his volunteers as he attempted to lasso them around the room. One student ended up battle with cancer, which lead to his death a few weeks ago at age 71. However, it with bruises and rope marks around his neck after the lasso landed on him “incor- is after his death that he begins to be recognized for his passionate and dedicated rectly.” The superintendent of the school reported, “This is not something that work of chasing UFOs and researching crop circles. we feel was malicious, it was not intent,” He continued to comment, “Extremely While Presley and the Troggs were touring, Presley’s interest in the un- unfortunate, and extremely poor judgment.” Yes, Mr. Superintendent, it is very known sparked during the mid 1990s. During this time he managed to host a unfortunate that there is a fine line between “poor judgment” and what I call be- local TV series in the UK called, “The Reg Presley UFO Show.” A couple years ing a slang word for a donkey. later in 2002 he published his book o his various meetings of crop circle investi- THE BLINDFOLDED HAIRDRESSER gations, eyewitnesses, military personnel, scientists and astronauts called, “Wild When we usually go for our seasonal haircuts, our main concern is that our Things They Don’t Tell Us.” Presley wrote, “As yet, the study of crop formations hairdresser is going to cut off a couple too many inches. However, if you are and UFOlogy is not a science. Therefore, although some scientists may be look- Oleg Maksakov’s client of Sevastopol, Ukraine, your main concern includes pos- ing into these phenomena, they cannot be seen to be doing so by their fraternity,” sible amputation, a couple stitches, and deafness. He continued, “Behind the scenes , work is being carried out and some questions Maksakov has been a living his passion and cutting hair for a decade but it are being answered. We may still have a long way to go. I do not believe anyone was recorded on February 20, 2013 he decided to test his skills by cutting hair can spend 12 years, as I have, studying crop formations and the UFO phenom- blindfolded. He explains, “I wanted to test my skill…It’s kind of like meditation. enon, without forming strong opinions on the whole subject, although the trial Each haircut for me is extreme. The structure of hair , different people, it all goes –as it were – is still ongoing, and the evidence still coming in.” a different way every time.” Surprisingly, Maksakov has become uite popular The world—again, Universe—will remember Reg Presley for his dedicated amongst the community. He is grateful that his first client has to love him no work to unfold the unknown and the addicting tune you can’t stop humming, matter what, even if he did slice her neck or cut off an ear—his mother. February 25, 2013 Page 15 Sports NBA 2nd Half Stockton Defeats Sixth Tip Off Seeded NJUC in Brian Coyle Argo Staff Writer With the All-Star break in the rear-view mirror, the NJAC Tournament NBA season is about to take off. Playoff spots will be de- Shiv Patel Stockton led going into half time 29-11. cided, the title contenders will be revealed, and new story- Argo Staff Writer After the second half opened up the Ospreys lines will intrigue fans of the association. So what should The Stockton Men’s Basketball team played took over the game jumping to a 36-23 lead at the viewers be on the lookout for with under half of the season well enough in the regular season to be awarded 17 minute mark. After trading baskets and many left? Here’s a list of the top stories to watch for the rest of with the second seed in the NJAC tournament. empty handed possessions by the Ospreys, the the NBA season… This was the first game of the tournament for the Ospreys led the game 43-35; an eight point lead Sitting Upon the Throne: LeBron James is the best Stockton Mens team and they performed under in this game would not be enough to end it. After player in basketball. Not really an outlandish statement to pressure in a 55-51 win. Point guard Kevin John- two straight turnovers by the Ospreys the Gothic make, but King James has taken his game to a whole other son performed in an exemplary manner scoring Knights cut the lead to 45-41 by the 7 minute level. Shooting a career best in field goal and three-point 17 points along with six rebounds, three steals mark. Down by four, the Gothic Knights con- percentage (56.5% and 42.4% respectively), LeBron might and three assists. Kevin Johnson shot an amaz- tinued to play stellar defense forcing turnovers have already locked up his fourth MVP award. Leading the ing 9-10 from the charity stripe. The opening tip and forcing missed shots eventually they took the league in Player Efficiency Rating (PER), James can do it went to NJCU but the score board quickly jumped initiative and cut the lead to three points; the Os- all. Third in the league in points with 27.3 points, and pair- the other way. After a barrage of turnovers from preys led the game 47-44 with five minutes left ing his outstanding scoring ability with 8.2 rebounds and both teams Stockton took over the game forcing on the clock. Khalid Muhammed scored a game 6.9 assists, LeBron has made it the Heat, then everyone else bad shots and crashing the boards. The Stockton high 19 points for the Gothic Knights but fouled in the Eastern Conference. If King James can continue this Men’s team jumped out early to an 11-5 lead fu- out with five minutes remaining ultimately aid- blistering pace, Miami shouldn’t have a problem reaching eled by Kevin Johnson and Josh Blamon at the ing the Osprey victory. Kevin Johnson tallied a their 3rd consecutive finals, despite being last in the league eight minute mark. By the half way mark of the team high 17 points and Josh Blamon added 15 in rebounding. In short, LeBron is in his prime is taking first half after a steal and fast break layup by points for the Ospreys. Nnamdi Usuwa tallied a over. Kevin Johnson the Ospreys led 17-11. By the game high 10 rebounds as the Stockton Men ad- Philly’s Bynum Blunder: When the Philadelphia end of the first half the Ospreys had made 12 vance to the second round of the NJAC playoffs. 76ers let go of star Andre Iguodola and young center Nikola free throws and out rebounded Jersey City 18-11. Vucevic to gain quite possibly the best big man in the game in Andrew Bynum in the summer, the acquisition seemed like a no brainer. Fast forward 6 months, and it looks like Track & Field Breaks Records the Sixers made a huge mistake. Iggy is part of a high flying Cara Cuiule both teams as the next day they headed to Frank- Denver Nuggets team that while they play no defense, could Argo Staff Writer lin and Marshall in PA to take part in a small eventually cause some havoc out west. Vucevic has played On Friday the 15th, some of the runners and meet. The facility wasn’t ideal for fast times, pretty well for the Magic, averaging a double-double per jumpers closer to meeting the ECAC standards but the Ospreys were definitely able to make the game, and 11.5 rebounds per game (good for second in the went to the NYU Fastrack Challenge at the New best of it. The standout performance of the meet league). What’s Andrew Bynum done? Absolutely nothing. York City Armory. The meet lived up to its name was Laura Warren also qualifying for ECACs More known for his eccentric hairstyles nowadays, Bynum as there were plenty of top performances, includ- in the 1000m (3:05.30). This was good for sec- has been “2-3 weeks away” for about 2 months now, and despite new information putting his return in the near fu- ture, the trade could be all for naught. If Bynum eventually does come back, he could help the Sixers claw their way into the playoff picture. But fans shouldn’t hold the breath. And just a reminder, he’s a free agent come the end of the season. Coming Up Roses: The Chicago Bulls have learned to play without former MVP Derrick Rose. Do they want to do that for the rest of the season? No. But the milliondol- lar question is will they? Coming back from a gruesome ACL has been a tall task for Rose, as the star point guard is slowly inching closer to a return. But news out of Rose’s camp isn’t exactly hopeful. The point guard was quoted in a recent USA Today interview saying that his return could be next year, and he’s far away right now. That’s not ex- actly encouraging news for a Bulls team really lacking a scoring punch to match that of LeBron James and Carmelo ing the breaking of two school records. Senior ond place. Also getting in another fantastic race Anthony. If Rose doesn’t come back this year, it’s unlikely Nicole Salge broke the 1000m record by three was Tyler Pinto, who won the 800m in 2:02.36. that Chicago contends for a title. But if Rose returns, and seconds by running a 3:02.47. The record was Rebecca Keers-Flood won the 55 dash in a is even a shadow of his former self? Maybe Miami might formerly held by Robyn Evangelist, who is now little less than 8 seconds (7.92). Stockton won have a challenger after all. an assistant coach for the team. Her 5th place fin- both 4x800m relays. The women’s was won in Western Shootout: Conventional wisdom tells us ish was also fast enough to qualify for ECACs. 10:48.09 with the team of Laura Warren, Cait the Miami Heat will come out of the Eastern Conference. Sophomore Tim Miller also broke a school re- Kozlowski, Steph Paluchowski, and Francesca But the West is wide open. The Oklahoma City Thunder cord held by another current assistant coach, this Jacobus. Randy Faiges, Dillon Glasser, Mitch have the league’s leading scorer and probably second best one held Chris Huch. He jumped 2.05m (6.73 ft) Berlin and Alex Bruno ran 8:33.35 for the men’s player in Kevin Durant. But without James Harden, OKC to win the meet. This mark is one of the top-15 4x8. Faiges came back to place second in the is a much different team, and no longer a sure thing. The in the country for Division III, which means that mile wit h a time of 4:37.55. San Antonio Spurs currently hold the league’s best record a trip to Nationals might be in the cards for Tim. In the field, Sean Prinkey was the runner up and have an almost New England Patriots like characteris- Salge was not the only one to meet the in the pole vault, almost clearing 13 feet (3.95m). tic of going far into the postseason. Then of course, there’s ECAC standards that Friday, as there were two Larry Floyd (6.15m or 20.19 ft) along with Me- the new best team in LA in the Clippers, who are loaded others to do so that afternoon. Christina Lees lissa Yanucil (1.47m or 4.81 ft) claimed victory with high flyers and have the league’s best point guard at hit the ECAC standard exactly with a 3.30m in the long jump and high jump, respectively. the helm in Chris Paul. And don’t forget about dark horses (10.83) mark. Tyler Pinto qualified in the 500m Tyler Pinto was named NJAC rookie of Denver, Memphis, and even upstart Golden State. So who dash with an impressive 1:06.43. That day, Ryan the week and Tim Miller was given the honor of comes out of the West? Just one of many questions to be Mazzeo also had a solid performance in the pole Field Athlete of the week for their tremendous answered in the next couple months as the association tips vault, clearing 4.25m (13.94 ft). performances. off the second half of the season. However, the weekend was not done for Page 16 February 25, 2013 Your Voice Facebook Stalker: It Takes One to Know One

Mark-Allan Donaldson friends you don’t know to see. You type in the pass- suddenly eHarmony, zoosk, mail order brides from Argo Staff Writer word from seventh grade and blush a little, you deal Russia, and girls looking for military men take over Imagine for a moment you are sitting at a com- with your notifications and avoid looking at your half the page and I’m not even in the army. Watch a puter, or really anything with internet access, be it a messages because you really don’t feel like replying movie trailer on YouTube and apparently this means laptop, one of the school monitors, or the new iPad right now. You know that if you click the little chat you want nothing more than to see that trailer over super mini brain implant. You are obviously not do- box, Facebook will stab you in the back by displaying and over again play one online game and the sugges- ing work, it’s a school day. Those kinds of tedious “seen 16:20” across the bottom of the thread which tions for more will never stop. tasks are best left until Sunday with a fresh hang- would compel you to reply with a mundane “lol” or And all of that is just stuff that is actually some- over clearing the senses. You check your email, ob- “yeah” or “cool,” something that doesn’t move the how connected to your life. What’s worse is the ran- viously, you want to know which of your favorite conversation anywhere. dom advertisement for a copy machine or life insur- stores are holding a sale and maybe, if there is time, You stare at the screen for the token five min- ance or the “300 workout.” It’s almost like Facebook you look over that email from your professor. Some- utes doing nothing, just letting your brain die a little is grooming me for the user it wants me to be: well thing about a quiz? Oh well, if it’s important it’ll be and then you see it. “Great Swimsuit offer” pasted insured, ripped, and able to make copies apparently. on Blackboard. You notice a little hyperlink nestled in red across the sidebar with the picture of the very What I guess I’m trying to say is that, I can deal in the corner of your eye “Great deals on designer suit you were looking at earlier and then it hits you, with my kind of creepy kind of sweet email address swimsuits” weird, you were just looking at swimsuits your internet accounts are stalking you. The realiza- and the light flirting from Facebook was nice, you for the approaching summer season on Google, the tion dawns that your email has a crush on you, it will know, asking me what’s on my mind or how I’m do- little coincidences in life are funny sometimes, aren’t try to help you out a little if you search something ing and never complaining no matter how stupid the they? it will remind you about it, a little creepy, but kind rant I typed into her status box, but it’s gone too far. You close your email intending to go to Black- of sweet. Facebook, however, is flat out following I appreciate that you want me to meet someone and board but that can wait, you just checked your iPhone you to every site you go to, you search something on look like Gerard Butler in his prime and I really do 5s slim and you had a push notification saying you Google it’s there, you look at something on Amazon want to watch that movie trailer again, but I can make were tagged in some pictures and you can’t resist and it knows, check out some funny cartoons and it my own decisions and I am going to have to ask you checking yourself out. You can’t let a possibly em- shows you drawing schools and graphic design com- to stop, but don’t worry we can always be user and barrassing picture go floating around for the 1,000 panies. Change relationship status to “single” and account, nothing more.

Let the recovery begin …

The Emotional Aftermath

Superstorm Sandy left an indelible mark upon New Jersey’s coastline. The physical damage is clear. The resulting emotional trauma is not as easily evident … but both real and important to address.

Please join us as Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Steve Adubato, Ph.D., leads a conversation with some of the state’s foremost mental health experts about the emotional impacts of Superstorm Sandy and the best ways to ensure access to critical care. Keynote speaker, the Honorable Patrick Kennedy, former U.S. Representative, Rhode Island, and others will be on hand to talk about this important topic and to take your questions.

Friday, March 8, 2013 10 a.m. to Noon Campus Center Theater The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Galloway Township

RSVP to Jacqueline Mackley, 215.863.6676 or [email protected]

This event is sponsored by PerformCare New Jersey (a member of the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies), AtlantiCare, Catholic Charities, New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, and The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

www.facebook.com/SuperstormSandyAftermath February 25, 2013 Page 17 Your Voice Across the Atlantic My Semester Studying Abroad in Barcelona Nicole Nordquist people are too busy to take naps. During this time dear to then. So the night before, everyone gets their Argo Staff Writer when most of Barcelona shuts down, people go to guilty pleasures out of their systems. “Loco” is the It’s been over a month since I’ve made my way lunch with their business partners or run errands. Not only word I can use to describe it. As I enjoyed, what across the Atlantic to study in Barcelona, Spain and so glamourous. But Barcelona isn’t so different from felt like, my second Halloween, I ran around Sitges I’ve been starry-eyed ever since. Originally, going to America. In fact, about 75% of people from Barce- celebrating in my costume. Without breaking out of Stockton, a college so close to my home seemed safe lona speak English. Especially the kids of our gen- my comfort zone, I would have never discovered the and comforting. Once Stockton’s territory became eration. Don’t think for one second that you could life changing options that Barcelona had to offer me. familiar to me, I began to want more and I’ve never walk along the streets of Barcelona in your Stockton So before you scratch the idea of leaving your home- looked back since. To grow as people, it’s impor- sweatpants though, because fashion is a significant town, think about the possibilities. Deciding to study tant for all of us to break out of our comfort zones. part of their culture. Of course, this is also true in abroad is a big step in any college student’s life, for Though it may be scary at first, it sure is worthwhile. every major city. those that have a passion for traveling and even for Before arriving in Barcelona, my notions of Spain What you won’t find in America is the week long those who haven’t discovered that passion yet. But were limited. Didn’t everyone walk around in Fla- festival spaniards celebrate, what we consider, Mardi fears don’t triumph regrets. Take advantage of what menco dresses, taking siestas in the afternoon, and Gras. Carnivale arrives in a beach town called Sit- Stockton has to offer. Every semester out school ad- salsa dancing by night? In fact, despite Spain’s ongo- ges, just a bus ride away from Barcelona. All sorts of vertises a Study Abroad Workshop just to give kids ing financial crisis, it’s quite a well-developed coun- people parade around in costumes and celebrate their a chance to figure out what they want. Wht do you try, comparable to France and Italy. Although most last few days before the Catholic holiday, Lent. Lent want? Leave your comfort zone and find out. of the stores do shut down in the afternoon, many usually requires one practicing to give up something Sweet and Sour Column: Thirsty Thursday Sweet Sour

Madeline Kosten other people, whether they are Nathan Taylor the various commitments in the weekly aca- Argo Staff Writer dedicated workers, or grumpy Argo Staff Writer demic schedule. Running around from class bothersome people, and these “Can I get your Z-Number?” “Maybe When suddenly there are not enough to club meeting to work like a skills will remain with us for a just your email address?” “Why don’t you hours in the day for both academics and lifetime. When Debbie Downer chicken with its head chopped just sign up right now for more informa- the million other projects you take on, you off can be stressful of course, but and Lazy Larry ask you questions having places to be and people to at a future workplace, you’ll be tion? These are some of the hottest ques- find yourself buried in an immense pile of see is ultimately beneficial as a prepared to handle anything! tions on campus that club E-board members work, scrambling to crawl back to social- student. Being involved also gives (executive board; President, Vice President, ization climb into bed at the end of the day. Being involved on campus you a chance to build community etc.) use to round up new members in their When those million other things get in the and meet and make friends with is obviously important; after all, posse. I guess it’s a little too late to warn way of the daily routine, you can forget to to commemorate and celebrate new people. Isn’t this the cheesi- the importance Stockton even est reason that’s offered at ev- freshmen and transfers about the Get In- take care of yourself. I put off taking care named a fair after it, the Get In- ery Welcome Week? Cheesiness volved Fair. Student Development’s bian- of strep throat for a week before finally see- volved Fair. So take Stockton’s aside, it’s true. By joining clubs nual club fair is a like a vehicle that picks ing a nurse (granted, I had no idea it was advice and go out and get in- you enjoy, you meet people with up uninvolved students and drops them strep). In a way, getting involved too much similar interests, whether they volved. It will absolutely 100% off in front of a pack of eagerly member- not only can be a waste of time but a health pay off. are friends or coworkers to net- For one, being involved work with. hungry organizations, ready to prompt new hazard. means you’re taking advantage Sure, getting involved blood to join their ranks. The final point I’d like to make, not of the resources our college makes life busier and a bit more Expressing your interests for clubs is to bash Student Development’s encourage- has to offer, so be greedy! This hectic, but having multiple re- not a bad thing and neither is becoming a ment to get involved at Stockton, is that sponsibilities is a great way to is one case where less isn’t al- member or a student leader of any organi- being too involved can lead even the most ways more. It would be a shame learn time management and to leave school and never have prioritization skills that will be zation. All I can say is before you fill in influential and friendliest of student leaders gone to events or club meetings, so immensely valuable in the that sign in sheet check yourself before you into having debilitating attitudes towards especially considering the price job market upon graduation. Of wreck yourself: “Will I be able to balance involvement. Mandatory trainings, volun- we’re paying to study here. course, it is a fine line between my time with the club with my other com- teer work, meetings, and assignments can learning time management and Once you join clubs and mitments?” “Will this end up being a waste bring down a student who once was pas- organizations, you have a bet- prioritization and simply biting ter idea about what you’re really off more than you can chew… of time?” “Will I hate myself after getting sionate for his/her organization over a pe- passionate about, and you also and then choking and spitting it involved with this club?” riod of time. The personalities we interact see what clubs aren’t for you, and all back up. But the benefits far Students who cannot manage their with, the ones who we often struggle to get what you want to veer away from outweigh any of the downsides time well should beware extra-curricular along, can also dissuade us from the respon- to campus involvement. Between in the future. Depending on the activities. In my personal experience, I have sibilities and the enthusiasm we held true to person, clubs are hit or miss, but the Get Involved Fair, the Day when you find the right match of Leadership, and the Day of been told I spread myself too thin across a in our specific organizations. for you, you’re at an advantage. Service, Stockton is in the busi- number of on campus organizations. Be- The most important message I would When the time rolls around to ness of making leaders. So take lieve me when I say I’m not the only one give to those who love to be involved is update your resume (or write it advantage and make sure you’re who has commitment issues (the problem this: don’t find yourself committing too not left behind. for the first time), being involved being that we commit to EVERYTHING). much time to tasks and not enough to indi- makes sure you’re set to go with an impressive resume in hand. Whether you’re Captain of a Quidditch viduals – especially friends. It is important Not only does being in- team, a member of the Stockton Neighbor- to be involved in life to partake of the ex- volved give you experience to hood Watch, or even a staff writer at the periences and opportunities surrounding us, list on your resume, but also Argo (or all three!) the students at Stockton but more importantly to be involved with teaches you skills that aren’t must remember that they are students first. others in this journey of growth so as not easy to pick up elsewhere. Be- ing involved grants students with They should be aware of the opportunities to become discouraged in ourselves or the hands on leadership experience available at Stockton to get involved but groups we belong to. and experience working with also wary of properly distributing time to Page 18 February 25, 2013 Your Voice Obama Goes Golfing The Key to a College Resume: Once Again On The Find An Internship

Shannen Kandel jobs.com, internmatch.com, monster.com, Taxpayers Dollar Argo Staff Writer internships.com, and many more. These It is that time of year when students are just a few of the most popular ones have to start thinking about internships. for students. One of the new social media Dan Rudd month ago, and since he has be- This is a key time for juniors and seniors sites that is now very popular in the busi- Argo Staff Writer come President he has spent over to start applying, especially for summer ness world is LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a pro- This past Presidents day twenty million dollars just on trips ones. Most of the interviews happen a few fessional network that connects people to weekend, everyone’s beloved to Hawaii alone. My question for months in advance so the earlier the ap- companies, jobs and internships all over Commander-in-Chief took yet an- the President would be “ How do plication is sent the better. It is said that the world, while growing their own net- other vacation to the state of Flori- you have the money to take such students should start applying for them work of professionals. This is the newest da to play golf, with Tiger Woods. lavish trips, when your annual sal- around the time college fairs happen. The and best way to get names out there. All of Michelle Obama decided to go ary is only $400,000 a year plus companies that come to the fairs come at these websites make it easy to apply with skiing with their two daughters in benefits?” a time when they need to look for appli- just a click of a button. Most of the web- Colorado. Reporters were outraged It is absolutely absurd to hear cants, which is why they can be very im- sites have short tests that people can take when the a President portant. Stockton had their internships fair to match them with the right internship so White lecture us last week and it turned out to be a really it makes it even easier to find ones to inter- House an- on paying good showing. est each person. nounced our fair Internships can be one of the most The career center is also a good way that their share and important parts to getting a job in the fu- to learn about internships. They will help would be having to ture. They are excellent resume boosters students write, update and correct their no press make sac- and network builders. In a recent study resumes, so they will be in the best shape allowed rifices, and The National Association of Colleges for when employers read them. The career near the how to be and Employers found out that interning center also will give students internships President fiscally re- in college increases your chance of land- and jobs that may become available within during his sponsible ing a job and actually keeping it. In this their major and within a close location to rounds of when he economy it is hard enough to land a steady them. It is a great place to go to get help golf, prompting the reporters to is extravagantly spending YOUR job. Students should try and do all they can with anything that is job related. They can complain to Ed Henry, a fox news MONEY, NOT HIS for his lavish to improve their chances. It is said that 75 also give tips on the interview process. analyst and President of the White vacations. Remember my fellow percent of employees are hired right out Helping with the right way to answer ques- House Correspondents Associa- Americans on this past campaign of an internship, which is the main reason tions to make students sound their best. It tion. Mr. Henry released a state- season when Obama spoke about they can be so vital. Internships are now does not matter where the internships is. It ment concerning the President’s his concern for the American very easy to apply to. There are many dif- can be at a small company or a large one. so called “transparency” when he people’s personal finances when ferent websites that are made specifically All the matters is the experience that you said, “there is a very simple but he said “Every day I think about for applying to internships. Some include get. important principle we will con- everybody around the country and tinue to fight for today and in the folks out there at the end of the days ahead: transparency.” month sitting at the kitchen table This is the President who trying to figure out how am I go- on day one of his term promised ing to make all of these bills.” and transparency, and everyday since I should also include, “If we are he has broken that promise to going to be serious about deficit you, the American people. Obama reduction and debt reduction, then has the nerve to take Air Force it’s going to have to be a matter One down to Florida at a rate of of shared sacrifice.” Well King $180,000 taxpayer dollars an hour Obama, if you feel that the Ameri- with the Dean of Students in order to play golf. If Obama can people should make sacrific- is so much of a family man, why es, why don’t you be the ultimate would he choose to golf with Tiger example? Why don’t you start by Woods, a piece of trash who has taking no more vacations whatso- no respect for women whatsoever, ever whether it is on the taxpayers 2-4 p.m and clearly showed that when he dollar or not, which it most likely Tuesday, March 5 cheated on his wife with at least is on our dollar. Stop collecting a Wednesday, March 27 ten different women. Obama salary if you cannot get off your Monday, April 8 also golfed with the owner of the rear end and start leading congress Houston Astros and a U.S. trade by passing important legislation representative. Two very wealthy and addressing our crushing na- people who Obama continually tional debt. Stop with the parti- bashes and degrades, saying that san rhetoric, you didn’t win by a they don’t pay their fair share, and landslide, close to half of America he has the nerve to golf with them. strongly dislikes you and are tired Campus Center It is even worse that they want to of hearing about social issues. CC243 golf with him. Let’s not forget his Only in my dreams would pampered wife, who instead of Obama seriously do the things I going to Florida with her husband have just previously listed, and and just spending the taxpayers that is the sad thing. Maybe some- money on just one vacation she day he will wake up and actually DID NOT DESERVE, she had to be a leader, but lets face it, the go to Colorado and spend another Cubs might win a World Series $180,000 per hour on Air Force before he even considers taking Two and I am sure much more his job seriously. By then it might money on useless things such as be too late. her oompa loompa haircut. In fact our celebrity President just spent seven million dollars on his www.stockton.edu/deanofstudents Christmas vacation to Hawaii one February 25, 2013 Page 19 Arts & Entertainment A Good Day to Die Hard Review Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney Matt Hopkins time and time again keeps me at the box office want- reason it was made was to see what they could do Argo Staff Writer ing to see him top his younger self, whether he being with Die Hard and today’s CGI, which is noticeably It seems as though today, contrary to this title, driving things at or out of helicopters. fake on more then one occasion. This non-stop chase the action stars that were well known for what they Courtney does a good job at his side as sort scene is missing the economic complexity that drove did in the 80s just don’t want to die. Coming off of of an ode to the young McClane. He possesses that the story of the first four films when there wasn’t an the failed momentum of his two real life cohorts, same style and approach to situations as the thirty- explosion on screen. When there’s not an all out gun- Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Last Stand) fight or buildings blowing up on the screen, this and Sylvester Stallone (Bullet to the Head), movie just doesn’t quite hit the mark. Bruce Willis is just barely able to keep the Also, the problem with this chapter’s Mc- hope of the old man action star alive. Clane is that he has lost that sense of being the This time around, the movie follows every-man that made him so iconic in the origi- John McClane, as he is forced to go to Rus- nal. When Bruce Willis first took on the role, he sia in order to save his son (Jai Courtney) was a cop that people could relate to. He is no from prison, or so he thinks. Turns out the longer that regular working class citizen, but a son of the super cop has one-upped the old borderline superhero. However, it did do a nice man, as he is a CIA agent. The two ultimate- job of making Jack McClane a sort of re-cre- ly have to come to terms with each other in ation of the original character with his ability to order to protect a Russian political prisoner actually be slowed down by jumping out of a from being killed and retrieve an incrimi- building. nating file that he has about a high-ranking Overall, A Good Day to Die Hard is ex- government official. As the story progress- actly what people can expect the fifth release in es, the estranged father and son pair grow this franchise would be like with a fifty-seven closer as they realize that they are their only year old Willis at the wheel. It lacks the ability allies. Willis, now 57 (twenty-four years his to make audiences think, but makes up for it by original McClanes’ senior), is still pushing himself three year old Willis did back in 1988. Standing side truly taking Det. McClane to new limits. The enter- to his furthest limits with the stunts that he pulls in by side with one of the most notable action stars of taining explosions and wit of the original are present, this Die Hard chapter. He brings the usual humor and all time this early in his career, Courtney is able to as I laughed at the nostalgic one-liners, but other than charm that only John McClane has; but, unfortunate- keep his own and certainly packs a punch. But just as that, only it’s title makes this movie a Die Hard. ly this time around, the catchphrases just start to get it is exciting to see John McClane on the big screen overplayed. As any fan of the franchise would feel again, it is also equally disappointing. The story of though, being able to see him portray this character this film is so basic, it seems as though the only

Oscar Predictions Women’s Corner:

Shannen Kandel Winter Fashion Argo Staff Writer Actor in a Supporting Role: Erin Kelley walking in and out of the office, but I’m Best Picture: Winner: Argo Winner: Tommy Lee Jones Argo Staff Writer sure you can handle it. Do something dif- Amour Alan Arkin- Argo Here it is already the middle of Febru- ferent for a change! Here are a few point- Argo Robert De Niro- Silver Lin- ary. The weather can’t keep to one sched- ers to assist you when trying to figure out Beasts of Southern Wild ings Playbook ule, students are finally settling into classes, that perfect style. Django Unchained Philip Seymour Hoffman- and the holiday season at Dunkin Donuts 1. Buy a decent pair of flat boots that Les Miserables The Master with the option of choosing Pumpkin Spice won’t make you want to severely injure Life of Pi Tommy Lee Jones- Lincoln flavoring in your coffee or latte is officially someone by the end of the day because Lincoln Christoph Waltz- Django gone. With all of these changes happening, your feet won’t stop hurting from heels. Silver Linings Playbook Unchained how can a girl survive? Well, one thing Whether you’re sitting at a secretary’s Zero Dark Thirty that is forever the same is good ole wom- desk, or running around all day, all women Actress in a Supporting en’s winter fashion. Boots, scarves, hats, want something cute but comfortable to Actor in a Leading Role: Role: Winner: Anne Hathaway yep, you know what I’m talking about. wear whenever they feel like it. Winner: Daniel Day-Lewis Amy Adams- The Master The best thing about women’s fashion, es- 2. Black goes with anything. Black Bradley Cooper-Silver Lin- Sally Field- Lincoln pecially this year where it’s snowing one boots, a black printed scarf, or a simple ings Playbook Anne Hathaway- Les Mis- day and warm the next, is that we can pair black sweater will go with just about any- Daniel Day-Lewis-Lincoln erables a set of boots, a scarf, and a sweater for thing you want. Going out for a night on Huge Jackman- Les Mis- Helen Hunt- The Sessions any day. Have a plain ordinary shirt that the town? Have a pair of skinny jeans? erables Jacki Weaver- Silver Lin- you’d rather not wear in public? Pair it Put your boots on, grab your wristlet, and Joaquin Phoenix- The Mas- ings Playbook with a printed scarf and a good fitting pair you’re good to go! ter of jeans and you’ve got a whole new outfit! 3. Don’t be afraid to wear red. Red Denzel Washington- Flight Best Director: Winner: Ste- Pull those boots out of the closet that you is a vibrant, bold, eccentric color. It’s great ven Spielberg haven’t worn recently, grab some leggings, for brightening up any apparel. A beaded Actress in a Leading Role: Michael Haneke- Amour an oversized shirt, and a belt and you’ve necklace or a set of bangles will add just a Winner: Jennifer Lawrence Benh Zeitlin- Beasts of got a look fit for any occasion. hint of color to the outfit. Jessica Chastain- Zero Dark Southern Wild If you work in an office setting, 4. Be aware of the “Gaudy & Tacky Thirty Ang Lee- Life of Pi dress pants might be your “go to” attire Look.” It’s not flattering to look like a ball Jennifer Lawrence- Silver Steven Spielberg- Lincoln all winter long. However, who says you of glitter, but a little sparkle to your outfit Linings Playbook David O. Russell- Silver can’t spruce up a simple pair of slacks with won’t hurt, so manage your sequins care- Emmanuelle Riva- Amour Linings Playbook a dressy top, a pair of boots, or big pieces fully. If glitter and sparkles aren’t your Quvenzhane Wallis- Beasts of jewelry? If you’re really feeling daring, thing, then not a big deal, but if it is, just of the Southern Wild where leggings instead, with a dress that’s make sure to not overdue it. Naomi Watts- The Impos- not too form fitting, and a pair of flats. sible Sure, your legs might get cold for a little Monday, February 25th

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