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never failed to dominate the American Activities Com- before his death. lific career as Hollywood’s screen or the stage. He could mittee and convicted in 1961 One story about Seeger says most adored, sought-after master any role. His range on contempt-of-Congress that a 24-year-old Bob Dylan child star—and winning a of characters was as vast as charges for refusing to name was scheduled to play at the special miniature Oscar in any actor’s could possibly be. the names of the Communists 1965 Newport Folk Festival. 1934—Black left the movie Whether playing a friend in and Socialists he had orga- But, stunning the audi- business and became a dip- Along Came Polly, the dutiful nized with and sung for in the ence, Dylan and his backing lomat. She ran for Congress brother and son in The Sav- 1930s and 1940s anti-Fascist band started into some new, in 1967 as a Republican, on Recent winter snow garden ages, a priest under convic- rallies. electric material. The band a pro-war platform. It’s hard Photo: Juan Arias tion of unspeakable acts in After his contempt played to a split audience of to imagine the girl who sang Doubt, a political campaign conviction was overturned boos and cheers. Dylan was “Animal Crackers in My We’ve lost a advisor in The Ides of March, by a federal appeals court in known for his folk/protest Soup” supporting the war in cluster of stars a rebellious DJ in Pirate Ra- 1962, the folk music boom songs and was there at the Vietnam, but there you have dio, an unscrupulous reporter of the 1960s was quick to festival for that reason. The it. After losing the election, Quill staffers share their in Red Dragon, an irate scam welcome Seeger back. By acoustic/folk-purist Seeger, she said, “I plan to dedicate sense of loss in the pass- artist in Punch Drunk Love, this time, the Civil Rights outraged by what he was my life and energies to public or a talented violin-player in movement was in place, and seeing, grabbed a fire axe service because I think my ing of several perform- country needs it now more ers in recent weeks A Late Quartet, to keep the Seeger founded the organiza- and threatened to chop all list short, he became those tion People’s Songs. Fea- the wires that were going to than ever.” Black was later ap- Philip Seymour Hoffman characters. He wasn’t afraid tured was the monumental the band, perhaps believing to depict the grittiness and- song “We Shall Overcome,” that any “technological aids” pointed to the delegation of By Jaclyn McCormack the UN General Assembly. “I’m afraid I’ll be despair and the humor of real which captured the ideals of had no place in this festival life. the movement. dedicated to folk music She served as our ambassador the kind of actor who thought to Ghana, under presidents he would make a difference As a passionate lover of In 1967, he agitated CBS Beyond his protest theater, he was a co-artistic censors as he sang “Waist music, Seeger taught genera- Ford and Reagan, and Am- and didn’t,” Philip Seymour bassador to Czechoslovakia Hoffman said in an interview director at the Labyrinth The- Deep in the Big Muddy,” a tion after generation how to ater Company in New York, protest song directed towards keep fighting the good fight during the dissolution of the on imDb. Soviet Union. This about- According to the media, which held a community Pres. Lyndon Johnson and and how to live an honor- prayer and candlelight vigil the American involvement in able and peaceful life with face of her life’s work is Hoffman was found dead in pretty impressive. She didn’t his West Village apartment to honor its friend. Many the Vietnam War. Seeger was his progressive, yet simple celebrities flocked to his fu- a true rebel-rouser, banjo- vision. hold any illusions about her with a hypodermic needle in previous career, either: “Sun- his left arm on the morning neral. The star was mourned picker, protester, activist, Shirley Temple Black by fans all around the world. energizer, fighter, and bringer nybrook Farm is now a park- of Feb 2. Police also found By Jessica Lordi Philip Seymour of the peace, who got under ing lot; the petticoats are in dozens of envelopes contain- Shirley Temple Hoffman was one of very few the skin of the ignorant and the garbage can, where they ing what they believed to be Black, who died Feb. 10 at actors that audiences could of capitalist powerhouses for belong in the modern world; heroin. The troubled actor the age of 85, managed one rely on to know the film generations. and I detest censorship.” had a well-known history of of the most unexpected of would be worth the watch Hundreds of Occupy Wall That’s a viewpoint I think we drug abuse. As a young man second acts. After a pro- can all get behind. attending NYU for drama, simply because his name was Street activists joined Seeger he was introduced to a world attached to the credits. on a 35-block march through of partying that caussed Manhattan in 2011; he was him to spiral out of control. Pete Seeger 70 years older than most, but After rapidly escalating from By Dan Casserly was still a part of social is- alcohol and prescription pain “This machine sur- sues as he has always been. medication to heroin, he rounds hate and forces it to A gentle spirit, but with sought help and got sober at surrender,” were the words a fiery soul, Seeger saw the age of 22. This experi- inscribed on Pete Seeger’s society succeeding with the ence led him to become banjo. Seeger, American folk emergence of “a lot of little a sponsor to many fellow musician and activist, died at things.” He espoused locally- actors suffering through the 94 on Jan. 27. A friend of the owned, small businesses familiar struggle. He spent working man, the picketer, rather than the big-business, his 23 years sober, not only and the hobo, Seeger influ- money-driven alternatives contributing to film history. enced musicians like Bob that put few people in charge Whether he took on a Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and control the rest of the small role such as Brandt, and Rage Against the Ma- population. in The Big Lebowski, or a chine guitarist, Tom Morello. “Too many things can go monumental leading role as In the late 1950s and early wrong with one big thing,” he Truman Capote, or Lancaster 1960s, Seeger was black- said with a smile in one of his Recent snows obliterating the view of the Equine Dodd in The Master, he listed by the House Un- last interviews on television barn. Photo: Prof. Sarah Simms VIEWPOINT! 2 Fashion Follies
By Jessica Lordi This week it has brother shovel the driveway think I’ll stick with my ugly, snowed twice, with more on in a hoodie and work boots. yet functional, rubber boots. the way. There’s been sleet He always comes in shivering And leggings! Leg- and freezing rain, leaving and cursing the cold, but even gings are not pants. Leg- my car encased in ice. It after repeated insistences gings cannot be that warm. hasn’t been warmer than from our parents, he will not Leggings are fairly thin, and 35 degrees in I don’t even put on his winter coat. Mean- unless you’ve got the kind remember how long. I can’t while, every time I dare to that are lined with fleece (in remember what it feels like venture outside, I bundle up which case, lucky you), your to be warm. And I am still like the kid from A Christmas legs must be freezing all the seeing people walking around Story. I haven’t put my arms time. It seems to me like outside in clothing that can- down since Thanksgiving. going out in long underwear not be anywhere near warm with nothing over it. The enough: guys in gym shorts Another thing I can- uniform I see of North Face and sneakers, and girls in leg- not for the life of me under- jackets, leggings, and Uggs gings and Uggs. stand: girls who slosh around is cute, but is it really worth Now, I don’t want in puddles and slush in Uggs. it when you can’t feel your Winter fashion Photo: Jessica Lordi to insult anyone’s clothing Those things are expensive, toes? preferences, or clothes-shame and from what I understand, Take heart. Spring is My own not-so- most college students work anyone. But, really: shorts? fluffy. I can’t imagine that coming, despite all evidence part-time jobs that require a In this weather? It’s only Uggs are any good in wet to the contrary. Soon enough super Superbowl week or more notice to take men who seem to do this. I weather—unless they are the snow will melt into volunteer experi- off of work, and weekends understand if you’re running indeed waterproof, and I’ve puddles, and we can all go are the biggest days for most from your dorm to the gym, been clomping around in around in rain boots that look ence of these jobs. Although it was but walking around all day in heavy rubber snow boots for like frogs, or whatever. But By Sarah DeGeorge frustrating, I found coverage shorts, in the bone-chilling nothing, like a chump. until then, I think I’ll stay Just an aside: I love to and proceeded. The meeting winds we get here? Does Otherwise, you’re with my knee-high socks, volunteer, and am willing to was about four hours long, your blood run warmer than throwing away a good salt-stained boots, and long do whatever it takes to make which was almost equal to mine? Is it a macho thing? It amount of money on boots black coat. I’m kind of a a difference in other peoples the time it took to get in and must be. that will be ruined by the wimp, anyway. For the past time the snow melts in the lives. Also, my experience out of the city, but it prom- week I’ve been watching my spring. If that’s the case, I should not reflect the experi- ised to be “very informative, ence as a whole, as many oth- and beneficial.” ers did enjoy their Superbowl A month later, another volunteerism. refresher meeting was an- Mine bagan with nounced to prepare for the Dan Casserly an email stating there was experience. This time it was an opportunity for “college finals week. I thought to students” dealing with social myself, “How can you gear media. Not only was it adver- this towards college students, tised to college students, but but make it almost impossible I had to send my resumé to for many who are not local be considered, which made it to New York City to be able seem more exclusive. I was to attend?” But I pressed on, not only excited, but the job and though I had paid about sounded like it would be fun, $75 point for travel and food, as well. The words social I still thought the volunteer- media, communication, and ism would be beneficial. Superbowl sounded like a Within a couple of weeks dream for a Communication of the second meeting, I major looking to network and received two more emails, jump into the field after col- one to pick up my volunteer lege. I went forward with my outfit in either Newark or application, and was “hired” New York City, and another a couple of weeks later. for an on-site meeting in New I received an email on York City. Subsequently, a Thursday in November, after more meetings and more stating that there would be a money spent, I watched meeting on Sunday in New showing what I would be York City for all “hired” doing. I thought this would volunteers for this specific (Continued on p. 12) role to attend. As many know, 3 Op-ed page
The Quill is the student newspaper of Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. The Quill will publish letters to the Editorial editor; however, such letters must not be libelous and must be signed and in good taste. We will refrain Getting away with murder: from printing your name if you so request. how to walk away from crimes, consequence-free Address your letters to The Editor, Last year, the not-at-all-terrifying horror movie The Purge prompted the question: if there was one night a year when all The Quill, Box 1066 crime was legalized, what would you do? Of course, the concept is fictional, outrageous, and completely unlikely to happen… or you may email to right? There definitely isn’t a way to commit heinous crimes and skip the prison sentence that accompanies it. Or is there? levd@centenarycollege. According to the United States judiciary system, there actually is a “get out of jail free” card; it’s called fame. Being a edu celebrity can get you out of basically anything: DUI’s, drug busts, and, maybe, even murder. with your full name Most recently, pop singer Justin Bieber was caught drag racing in Miami. He was charged with three counts: driving at the bottom of the under the influence, driving with an expired license, and resisting arrest without violence.A toxicology report revealed prescrip- email tion drugs and marijuana in the star’s system. After posting a $2500 bail, he was released and turned himself in to Toronto police for additionally assaulting a limousine driver. Editor: Now, to a normal person without a ridiculous fan-base, a DUI arrest in Miami would automatically mean six months of Kathryn Nieves incarceration. Double standard? Yes. According to Rolling Stone magazine, Bieber will be pleading “not guilty” to the three charges. And most likely, he’ll Staff: get away with it. But Bieber is not alone in using fame to get preferential treatment. Juan Arias In 1987, Matthew Broderick was vacationing in Northern Ireland with actress Jennifer Grey. While driving in his Joseph Bartolini rented car, he hit another car head-on after crossing into the wrong lane. Broderick landed in the hospital and Grey walked away Chris Bello with minor injuries. However, the mother and daughter in the other car were killed on impact. The Ferris Bueller star ended up Queena Bergen with a careless driving charge and a fine of $175. Heidi Calabrese Even though Broderick did not intend to kill anyone, the act of involuntary manslaughter, or vehicular manslaughter, Dan Casserly is still punishable under the law. While it is typically a much shorter sentence than that of murder, it is still significant. The sen- Jaclyn Clark tence is not allowed to exceed six years and the average duration is 22 months when the crime is committed with a car. Sarah DeGeorge In other words, there is no way a standard citizen is going to vacate the scene of an accident with a mere $175 slap on Daniel Graham the wrist. Morgan Haller There is no way that anyone in their twenties can commit as many DUI’s, thefts, and drug possession infractions as Lindsay Lohan and not see a long sentence in jail. Jessica Lordi There are countless celebrity mug-shots constantly popping up all over entertainment television and in tabloid maga- Jaclyn McCormack zines. Just as soon as the handcuffs are locked on, they are popped back off, and the star is released back into the world. Genesis Medrano Some argue that celebrities should be allowed to continue walking away from crimes with warnings and minor fines. Jonathan Steinberg The claim is that what stars endure every day with paparazzi cameras in their faces and being watched, provides an excuse for their actions. But how can one compare a bad picture in a tabloid magazine to a citizen being run over by a drunken superstar? Having a number one single or being nominated for an Academy Award should not make anyone immune to punishment. Crime is crime. It shouldn’t matter if the law is violated by the middle class soccer mom in suburban Jersey or the A- Faculty Advisor: list actor with the multi-million dollar mansion. Prof. Debbie Lev Why do we keep putting these celebrities on pedestals? Because they’ve been in a couple of award-winning movies? Because their album went platinum? Aside from their piles of cash, they are ordinary people. In the supposed land of equality, all people should be charged consistently for the same crime, regardless of socioeconomic status. (The Quill also welcomes Mistakes happen, but everyone should have to face consequences for their actions. No one is exempt from the law. freelancers Celebrities should own up to their mistakes just like everyone else. among the student body By letting celebrities walk away from crimes like manslaughter and murder, what kind of example are we setting? We who may contact Prof. are saying that it is okay for actresses to accidentally run over innocent civilians in their expensive imported cars because they Debbie Lev through have the money and prestige. We are saying their life is more valuable than that of the normal citizen. campus email.) The United States judiciary system is essentially saying this: money may not buy happiness, but it can buy fame, and fame can get you out of just about anything. Kathryn Nieves, editor 4 Campus The Scoop It’s not that difficult on being green By Maria Castner Centenary has been Program and music certain amount of hours, so it Online going greener. director of WNTI, Spider cannot be donated. The theater depart- Glenn Compton, said that It is also very hard ment, cafeteria, and WNTI the radio station recycles to compost food, and the radio station all are trying to newspapers and bottles cafeteria staff does not know Dating do their part in recycling. that they use. According to where such composting According to Sarah Green- Compton, on average, the services are available. The stone of the Theater depart- station receives 50 to 100 food waste at the end of the By Joseph Bartolini ment, the theater generally CDs per week that come in day is measured, though, by keeps all of the costumes it envelopes that are padded a program called Trim Trax. Online dating is be- it a try. Worst decision of my uses, pulling costumes for with crushed paper or bubble The staff uses the program coming increasingly popular life; after going on one blind shows from the theater’s wrap. Workers at the radio to determine how much food across the country; eHarmony date with a guy I met online storage or renting them. The station carefully open the to make, based on how much alone boasts an estimated 33 he was constantly stalking staff throws out costumes envelopes to keep them intact food is being thrown away at million lifetime subscribers my Twitter and Instagram, only if they are too worn out and collect them. A local folk the end of the day. and these numbers are only commenting on all of my or unusable. singer, Kathy Moser, collects The kitchen does going to increase. Most use posts to the point where I had Fabric is also kept the envelopes every Thursday recycle cans and paper, and some form of social media, to block him.” to use for future projects. morning, and brings them to tries to save on electricity by such as Twitter, Instagram, But this is not As for props, we keep as folk alliance meetings that shutting off the dish washing Facebook etc., and is it com- always the case; a senior much as we can, unless it is she attends, according to machine and ovens when mon for people to believe majoring in Psychology said, a real food item that must be Compton. She and other folk they are not in use. people with a strong social “Online dating was the best disposed of, Greenstone said, artists clean the envelopes DeCastro wants media following are safe, but thing that ever happened to adding that the department and reuse them by giving to try to make the cafeteria this is not always the case. me. Two months after join- tries to rent a lot of the props them to other musicians to greener, but he said it is hard You may never have ing a dating site I met the as well. use to send their music in the to motivate the students considered online dating and love of my life, we have been As for the scenery, mail. not to waste food when no the possiblity of contracting a dating for three years and the theater tries “to salvage as As for the CDs that reward is involved. He has sexually transmitted disease plan to move in together after much as they can” according are received via mail, but not thoughts of perhaps having in the same thought, but con- graduation.” to Greenstone. The theater used by the station, WNTI a competition one year, be- sider doing just that. Whether or not you saves and reuses the flats for uses the intact CD cases to tween the grades, of who can Dangers include not only take part in online dating other plays. They are gener- repair any broken ones. create the least food waste in meeting what turn out to be it is important as a college ally 2 by 8 feet, and are used Brian DeCastro, hopes of making the cafete- undesirable people, but also student to get tested for to create set walls. Lumber is catering director and front ria less wasteful. Centenary encountering serious issues. STDs. Symptoms are not usually saved, as well, unless of house manager of Cente- is on its way to becoming a Contracting an STD result- always easy to identify and it splits, in which case it is nary’s cafeteria said that they greener campus with the help ing from real contact with an many students do not even thrown in the garbage, not do throw away any left over of various departments. online date is a scary reality, know they have contracted recycled. Nails and screws food that they have at the and the problem with many a STD until months after the must also be trown away, but end of the day, because it is teenagers is they are unaware fact. Hula, a new iPhone any other hardware is reus- required by law to throw food they even have a STD in the app, makes getting tested able. away after being out for a first place. easy. It helps its users find Many online en- the most reliable STD centers counters reflect the usual dat- to get tested and sends your ing issues, though, and stu- test results to your secure dents on campus have offered Recent Hula account via your health snows a variety of mixed reviews care provider. Not only is the regarding online dating, with brought app free but it also simplifies out the a pretty even split between the test results into a form students having a positive or inner that is easier to understand child in negative experience. (i.e. positive or negative). It A junior majoring in many on doesn’t matter if you sub- campus. Communications said,” I had scribe to an online dating si never used an online dating Photo: te or date socially on campus; Juan Arias sight before, but when my take your health into consid- friend tried one and had posi- eration, get tested, and most tive results I decided to give importantly, be careful! 5
One collegian’s tuition protest Campus not a mirror of our students’ experience New plans, leadership vacancies for Commuter Council By Jaclyn McCormack Paying a tuition the 2014-15 school year have By: Sarah DeGeorge bill with 2,000 one-dollar only increased by 1 percent. Commuter Council something many students at leadership positions will be bills was one student’s way The Executive Committee of is coming into the spring Centenary feel that our cam- opening up. The hopes are of protesting the high cost the College’s Board of Trust- semester with events planned, pus needs,” Alyson Chudley, that others will jump in and of education. Luq Mughal ees is proud that this increase but also a need for leadership Commuter Council president, continue to assure that Com- protested the University of is less than the rate of infla- positions to be filled. said. muter Council is an effective Utah’s expensive fees by pay- tion. The price of tuition for The council is a This fall, the group club for our many commut- ing with single dollars that full-time undergraduate stu- club specifically created to was able to be a part of not ers. he obtained from numerous dents has increased by $290, be the voice of the commuter only the Halloween Bash, but “We are hoping that banks. Although his father is while part-time undergrad’s students on campus. While also worked with the other we can find a new group of a member of the institution’s tuition increased by $5 more some colleges may have the clubs on campus to contribute leaders who are willing to faculty, granting him a dis- per credit. majority of their students to the Hometown Holiday. continue to work towards our count, he still believes tuition Most room and living on campus, Centenary This spring, the goals,” said Chudley. costs are unreasonable. board charges have increased has a majority commuting to council has plans to host a For those interested Undergraduate tu- by $100, with the exception school. Commuter Council commuter bingo night. Prizes in leadership positions for ition has doubled in the state of rooms in Founders and helps bridge the gap between will be commuter-related. Commuter Council, please of Utah in the last 10 years, Bennett-Smith Halls, in- commuters and residential Other events will pop up email Alyson Chudley at and many students spend creased by $110. Centenary is students and helps commut- during the course of the se- chudleya@centenarycollege. every free moment working pleased with its accomplish- ers get involved in campus mester, as current Commuter edu. Commuter Council to be able to afford the se- ments and hopes to remain activities. Council members brainstorm. meets once a month, so be mester’s expense. Utah is just one of the most affordable “I think that a club de- Chudley will be graduating on the lookout for when and one out of many states where colleges in New Jersey. signed specifically to benefit come May, and the position where it will be held in your education bills are rising too Although Cente- the commuter population is of president, as well as other Centenary email accounts. high for students to be able to nary’s prices are considered afford. to be reasonable, it is still a Centenary, however, struggle for many students to ranks as the fifth lowest in afford. cost out of the 14 indepen- Warren County dent, non-profit colleges Community College gradu- and universities in the state ate Joshua Perna plans to of New Jersey. Independent attend Centenary next year. colleges do not depend on the Until then, he will spend all St. Patrick’s Day government to finance their of his time working, “teach- operations, nor do they rely ing private guitar lessons By Sarah DeGeorge on taxpayer contributions. from my home, assisting the a part of the Mama’s family, the ways the restaurant busi- Instead, they are funded by jazz band teacher at my high By Juan Arias as everyone was so welcom- ness is changing through a combination of tuition school, and playing as many Working for Mama’s ing and encouraging. social media. charges and donations. gigs with my band as we can Restaurant and Café Baci My role as an intern One of the many According to Roger Ander- get.” Even with three sources last semester, I experienced was to enhance the restau- challenges I faced was gain- son, Chief Financial Officer of income, saving for college first-hand what it is like to rant’s presence through social ing a sufficient amount of and Chief Operating Officer is still difficult and time con- maintain a business’s image media. The restaurant already followers. Through promo- at Centenary College, Cen- suming. through social media. had a Facebook and Twitter tion on campus and constant tenary’s tuition and fees for I did not plan on account when I started, and tweets and Instagram posts, interning with a restaurant or the Facebook account seemed I was able to gain 30 follow- anyone in the food industry, very active, unlike the Twitter ers on Instagram and add but this amazing opportunity account which lacked interac- to Mama’s growing Twitter was offered to me when I was tion, and consisted of links following. recommended by a former and random promotions. I also found it dif- professor of mine because I not only managed ficult to find a target market of previous public relations both social network accounts for the vegan and gluten-free work that I had done for a but also created a Mama’s food that Mama’s is known local coffee shop. Instagram and Pinterest ac- for. By using hashtags, I was Through this experi- count. able to promote the restaurant ence, I‘ve met some of the My goal was to give to the community that checks nicest, most accommodating followers a visual experience the vegan and gluten-free tag. people I’ve had the pleasure of what the restaurant had to Another challenge? to work with. Going in, I offer by posting events and Resisting the free samples of was very nervous and did not promoting various aspects of menu items from the friendly know what to expect. Right the business. staff. from the start, I felt like I was I learned a lot about (Continued on p. 7) 6 Campus Wrestling team members volun- teered to shovel town streets after Hang one of many recent snowfalls. Photo: Juan Arias out at
the Bat Cave By Dan Casserly Centenary Business majors and A graphic novel col- great name, of course, and lection is the newest addition they have things that I can’t to the library. Take a sharp get at my home library,” said an alumna’s inspiration benefit right after stepping into the Jessica Lordi. “One com- library, pass the old printing plaint- too much DC, not station, and you will see the enough Marvel! Too much non-profit organizations Batman symbol. In the “Bat Batman, Catwoman, Super- Cave,” you will find graphic man, and not enough Aveng- novels featuring the standard ers and X-men.” superheroes and villains, Christopher Bello said of as well as the ever-popular the new selection, “I think it’s apocalyptic society and zom- a great idea and they have a bie stories. nice selection. The book I’m Graphic novels are reading now, Persepolis, is a perfect for the avid reader great read. But, they should with the “MTV-generation look into picking up this se- attention span.” The vivid ries called, Y: The Last Man.” colors, the comic book-style, One more thing, Batman and the quickly-paced scen- had that super-powerful light ery of graphic novels make that flashed the bat symbol it seem almost as though you across the nighttime sky. are watching a movie, rather That would be nice to have than doing that old-fashioned on campus to spread the word “imagining” thing you are of the new graphic novel col- supposed to do with regular lection in the Bat Cave of the library books. During the 2013 developing small business. (SIFE) team. While in SIFE, library! Thanks, Tim Domick, “I think it’s a great idea, holiday season, Centenary This fundraiser Noel was involved in the cre- library director! Great idea! College, in partnership with benefited the community ation and growth of numer- Noel Designs, sold holiday while reinforcing important ous small business ventures. ornaments to benefit the com- business principles, as three This sparked her interest in munity. These ornaments, of his classes participated on creating her own business. individually hand-painted by behalf of local not-for profit While working as a business the artist, came in four de- organizations. analyst for a national market- signs specifically developed The goal for stu- ing and sales company, Noel for this fundraiser: A poin- dents was to sell the great- decided to pursue this interest settia, a snowman, a Santa est number of ornaments and created Noel Designs, a Claus, and a gingerbread possible over the course of small business specializing in man. the fundraiser, with all profit custom artwork. The fundraiser was from the sales going directly She has been paint- developed by Dr. Steven to the not-for-profit organiza- ing as a hobby for 12 years E. McHugh, Sr., associ- tions this holiday season. The and found this to be a way ate professor of Business classes sold 715 ornaments to turn a hobby and a love here. Dr. McHugh, a strong and raised $1,430. Over the for this art form into an ad- believer in using experiential past two years this fund raiser ditional source of income learning methodologies in has raised $5,180 for not-for- and says she is very excited the classroom, had developed profit charities. to be working with her alma this fundraiser a year earler The artist, Noel mater once again through to provide his students with Leuzarder, is a 2010 graduate the creation and sale of these real-world business experi- of Centenary College and for- ornaments. Christopher Bello and Jessica Lordi check out ence, while also encouraging mer president of Centenary’s graphic novels in the Batcave. the growth of Noel Designs, a Students In Free Enterprise Photo: Dan Casserly 7 Campus
St. Patrick’s Day customs By Sarah DeGeorge St. Patrick’s Day invisible to leprechauns, who means wearing green, right?. were mischievous. The pinch- Accounts say that when it ing signifies that someone is began, the color associated visible to a leprechaun, and with the holiday was blue. a reminder that they should This was because “Saint have been wearing green. Patrick’s blue” which is many With every holiday different shades of blue, was comes a tradition dealing used in many symbols for with food. Those celebrating both the island and the state. Saint Patrick’s Day tend to This later was changed. First, feast on corned-beef and cab- Second Year Experience green is one of three colors bage. When speaking about on the Irish flag, which then corned beef and cabbage, it By Juan Arias is up and flying lends itself to Ireland’s green seems some Centenary stu- landscape which dubs itself dents have been brought up “You’ve had your FYL, Now in helping the second year outlets, we will succeed.” the “Emerald Isle.” Also, with the assumption that it’ll take a SYP!” students find their place on Rebecca Bordi, class spring is a time of re-birth be served on Saint Patrick’s The Second Year campus. of 2014 and a SYP, works and many associate that with Day. experience was introduced The FYE program in collaboration with Cente- green grass and vegetation. Corned beef and cab- last fall as a follow-up to the is well-established, Walker nary’s Community Service Lastly, the shamrock itself is bage turns out to not be a First Year Experience by the says, but the SYE is still in Department. “This program green, so all these factors ex- traditional Irish meal. The director of both programs, the experimentation phase is necessary, because we plain the connection of Saint Irish feasted on Irish bacon Joshua D. Walker. The pro- “My approach is to heavily want second year students to Patrick’s Day and green. in Ireland. When the Irish gram consists of 10 second- utilize the SYP’s to figure out continue to have a positive From the color green immigrated to the U.S., they year students who are known the more pressing needs of experience,” said Bordi. She comes the fear of forget- ran into the cost of Irish ba- as Second Year Peers (SYPs) our sophomores and then to also shared plans to work on ting to wear green and being con. They found corned beef some of whom were First work hard to address those service projects such as Relay pinched. It was popular in which was similar to the idea Year Leaders. needs.” The SYE program for Life with the help of the elementary schools, but of Irish bacon, but much less The Second Year will allow students to work Student Activities depart- many remember this tradition expensive. And now, Irish or Experience is an initiative to their way toward becoming ment. even years later. The pinch- not, we tend to serve corned help combat what is referred more focused juniors and Ithrana Lawrence, ing comes from the idea that beef and cabbage. to as the “sophomore slump” seniors. class of 2014, also has a wearing green makes you which may happen because To become a SYP, a student project of her own, working much of the attention fresh- must be at least a sopho- with Dr. Richard Severe and men get is no longer there. more, but upperclassmen the Writing Collaboratory. The SYP’s are students who are preferred and must hold “My goal was to work with have dealt with various obsta- above a 3.0 GPA. Walker is existing programs/along with cles during their sophomore recruiting concurrently with a Resume Remodeling work- year and are now helping the FYL hiring process but shop and Career Fair events.” other sophomores through it. looks forward to having a Dr. Severe and Lawrence Enjoy the spring “As a sophomore, separate SYP hiring process are working toward mak- you focus more on finding next spring. ing the SYE presence more your place in the college Several Second Year pronounced on campus, along environment through con- Peers expressed a common with potential plans to pro- break, and come nections to peers, faculty goal recently, to help increase vide tutors at campus events and staff. SYP’s are on hand the retention rate and build like “Mondays with Mandy,” to help make those con- a good foundation for the once exams come around. nections,” said Walker. In program to grow. “The Second Year back refreshed. comparison to the First Reid Meeker, class Peers are here to lend their Year Experience when the of 2014 and current SYP, leadership to our sophomores FYL’s have most interactions said, “I was a FYL and I feel because it is such a crucial through programming and a that if we can help sopho- part of one’s college develop- classroom environment, the mores academically and ment,” said Walker. SYP’s will be taking the lead continue providing resource 8 The Arts
The Liar
“I laughed so hard that I was brilliantly adapted for today sore the next day” by All in the Timing’s David -The Wall Street Journal Ives. The Washington Post says, “The Liar and its mis- “If there’s anything half as chievous adapter, David Ives, entertaining as THE LIAR want you to savor every me- onstage hereabouts, I’d be ticulously groomed conceit, obliged if someone would let every stylishly turned-out me know about it.” couplet, every assiduously -Washington City Paper manicured joke.”
Our region is enjoying the Directing this pro- Centenary Stage Company’s, duction is Centenary’s own laugh-out-loud comedy The Carl Wallnau, and Emmy Liar by Pierre Corneille, Award-winning designer Bob adapted for modern audi- Phillips has once again been ences by David Ives. chosen to beautify the stage Running through of the Sitnik Theatre with March 9 at The Lackland his stunning and life-like L to R, The Liar’s creative force: Prof. Carl Wallnau (Director), Julia Sharp (Costumer), and Center, this story of mistaken set designs. The wonderful Bob Phillips (Set Designer) Photo: Rita Medina identity and half-truths has costumes are by Centenary’s delighted audiences and Fashion professor, Julia critics time and again. The Sharp, Wall Street Journal says, “I laughed so hard that I was Tickets for The Liar range Theatre major writes, choreographs, and sore the next day…By wed- from $25 to $27.50 with ding [Ives’] verbal prestidigi- discounts for students and se- directs classic vaudeville show tation to Corneille’s mistak- niors. Every Thursday night en-identity plot, Mr. Ives has is “Family Night,” which of- In mid-February, tacular! includes: Amanda (Putnam, CT), Natalie Fabia- come up with a play in which fers a 2-for-1 rush ticket price the Little Theater at Cente- Roy (Mahwah), Alex Poage no (Manalapan), Cody Riker the laughs flow freely and when purchased at the door. nary College was filled with (Berkeley Heights), Haley (Wantage), Tyler Milazzo joyously.” Performance times are Thurs- laughter and old-fashioned James (Jefferson Township), (Wantage), Michael Clinton Dorante is a charm- days at 7:30 p.m., Fridays fun. Spectacular! Spectacu- Yentl Oliver (Irvington), (Islandia, NY), Nicolette ing 17th century young man and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and lar! a new take on the classic Christiane Darensbourg Koleszar (East Brunswick), newly arrived in Paris, and Sundays at 2 p.m. There is a vaudeville style show, was (Phillipsburg), Lisa Kosak Tom Farber (High Bridge), he has but a single flaw: He 2 p.m. matinée on Wednes- written, choreographed and (New Providence), Megan Ernest Scarborough (Tren- cannot tell the truth. In quick day March 5. The Liar is directed by Amanda Roy, a McGill (Pompton Lakes), ton), Stephanie Tarantino succession he meets Cliton, sponsored by Bea McNally’s Theater major at Centenary, Saquan Williams (Hoboken), (New Providence), Nicolette a manservant who cannot tell Irish Pub and Heath Village as part of her senior thesis. Stephanie Tarantino (New Koleszar (East Brunswick), a lie, and falls in love with Retirement Community. The production con- Providence), Paige Murray and Cody Riker (Sussex). Clarice, a charming young Tickets may be pur- tained original vaudevillian woman whom he unfortu- chased online at www.cente- skits, some familiar favorites nately mistakes for her friend narystageco.org
level,” Young said. “It is accessible for all through performance.” The date for next year has already been set and All the world’s a stage: Davis hopes to get more high schools involved. “I’m very happy that this Shakesperience Festival heads to ours kind of event is possible,” he said. “Our goal was to Hamlet,” said Davis, who did fact that once students have get students in western New the choreography for their the capability of understand- Jersey enrolled,” Davis By Kathryn Nieves performance. ing these complex texts, they said. With years of ex- Young was the Folger’s The purpose of Shakes- can better understand more After finishing perience as a teaching artist Director of Education when perience is to promote perfor- complex works. his graduate degree, Davis and a passion for teaching Davis proposed the third site mance as a way to experience The festival will serve as worked with the Folger Shakespeare to students, Prof. for the festival. Shakespeare’s writing. an outreach from the college. as a teaching artist. He Stephen Davis is bringing the Davis is no stranger to Davis’s philosophy It allows high school students completed his residency Shakesperience festival to working with students in the on Shakespeare harmonizes to see the facility. at Newark Tech, where he Centenary College. Warren County area. Recent- with the Folger’s approach to Davis said, “We hope the worked with two classes of “During Shake- ly, he and Briana Klingaman working with the plays. students will look at Cente- roughly 25 students each to speare’s time, people came completed residency at Blair- Young said, “Shake- nary as a possible place to go help them produce Romeo to hear a play and not to stown Elementary school for speare is performance to college.” and Juliet. In read it,” Davis said, “People one week. They worked with methodology. It’s getting With a minimal regis- 2011, he went on to work usually sit in class and read 85 students in the sixth grade; up on your feet and having tration fee, easy travel time, with Memorial High School Shakespeare, but his plays teaching them about the life the words come from your and the fact that there are no in West New York and were meant to be performed of William Shakespeare and mouth. It gives students a similar festivals in northwest Bloomfield High School as and not read.” helping them perform sec- chance to work with the New Jersey, the event should they completed The Mer- Scheduled for tions of A Midsummer Night’s language to find out what it appeal to local schools. chant of Venice and Romeo April 29, the program, which Dream. means.” “Shakespeare is for all and Juliet, respectively. is sponsored by the Folger In 2013, Davis began He also addressed the students regardless of ability Shakespeare Library, will working with Hackettstown allow four high schools to High School. He helped with visit the college and take part its production of Twelfth Centenary also hosts... graduate of Centenary Col- and abilities. To further this in various workshops. In the Night. Currently, he is work- (See more on p. 9.) lege and a recent Honorary mission, Glennon will also past, the Folger teamed up ing with about 14 students in The Art of Mo- Doctorate of Humane Letters be hosting a Day of Dance with Rider University to host theatre classes as they per- tion Dance Theatre (AOM) recipient, will be the light- including free workshops Shakesperience. form Shakespearean sonnets. performs on Saturday, April 5 ing designer for this project. focusing on modern dance, Davis said, “We Hackettstown will be at 8 p. m. AOM is a repertory Breast cancer survivors in improvisation, and musical used Rider’s festival as a one of the four high schools company performing original the audience will also be theatre dance from 9 am-1 model, where students from attending the Shakesperience works by artistic directors acknowledged on the April 5 p.m. on Friday, April 11. each school are divided into festival this year. Other high Olivia Galgano and Lynn performance. Day of Dance participants different groups and take part schools include North Warren Needle and guest srtists. may purchase tickets for that in workshops.” and Warren Tech. Dancers study regularly at moe-tion dance theater evening’s performance for Davis worked with Davis said that Warren AOM and join the com- returns to close out CSC’s $10. All Dance Fest tickets Folger employee Bob Young Tech has expressed interest in pany by invitation. AOM has Dance Fest on Friday, April are $20 for adults, $17.50 in bringing the festival to working with the Centenary toured theaters throughout 11 at 8 p.m. moe-tion is a for seniors/students, and Centenary, a feat that took Stage Company in the past, the country. contemporary modern dance $10 for children under 12. A two and a half years to com- such as working on shows or A special project using danc- company based in New Flex Pass to attend all three plete. auditioning for the produc- ers from Centenary College Jersey. Under the artistic di- performances is available for “He’s a real mover tions, but schedules were and local high schools will rection of Maureen Glennon, $37.50. Dance Fest is spon- and shaker,” Young said of always in conflict. also be featured in a seg- the company is dedicated to sored in part by the North Davis, “He really got the “This festival fits in with ment about Breast Cancer experimenting and creating Jersey School of Dance Arts. whole project going at Cente- their schedule,” he added. Awareness entitled “BRCA1/ new forms of expression. It nary.” The final school will Genome,” named after the seeks to promote an inclusive Tickets may be purchased In 2004, the Folger, be a New Brunswick home- gene mutation that has been vision of the arts through online at www.centenarys- located in Washington D.C., school group that Davis has found to lead to some forms the language of modern tageco.org
Current Activites head plans varied, numerous programs, sees good turnouts
By Camille Dawson Kushner was confident in “She’s the new everything coming together She then began volunteering ments and interacting with Walker’s abilities to fulfill mother of Student Activities,” throughout the department,” with Student Activities and students to get them pumped the position. “She helped me said Courtney Pyatt, student said Kushner. discovered her passion was for events. Pyatt remained in to feel that the students and staffer in the Student Activi- A majority of interacting with the students, Student Activities through the faculty were in good hands,” ties office, referring to Emily Walker’s program ideas have prospective and current; this fall and spring semesters of said Kushner. Walker, director of Program- stemmed directly from the is when Walker decided she her junior year and worked However, Walker ming and Service. students. She creates an open wanted to become involved. through programs without was faced with many chal- Since Walker was forum for events, programs Her ambition was to a director. Pyatt said that in lenges; students had lost hired last March, attendances and activities said Kushner. program for a diverse student a way it gave students an faith in student activities, and at student programs have Walker has also made it a body, giving opportunities to opportunity to step up and budget cuts limited funding reached a record-high of 150 point to hire a diverse student do something that was fun plan their own events, but for programs. In order to re- students per event, on aver- population for work study. and kept students engaged. some were not followed store students’ confidence in age. Every other Mon- She said that as a through and ultimately did programming, Walker knew “I was sick of hear- day, Walker holds a meeting student she did not fully take not succeed. Since Walker she would need to remarket ing, ‘There’s never anything with the Student Program- advantage of student activi- has filled the position, Pyatt the program. to do here,’ ” said Walker; ming Committee, encourag- ties and really regrets that. said, she has seen more fresh- From day one, Stu- instead of developing just a ing work-study students as Walker was offered men involved with programs dent Activities gained a new few big events each semes- well any others to attend and the position in Student Ac- and feels that the addition of face as “Cent Life,” advertis- ter, Walker has focused on offer ideas. tivities in March. That being frequent smaller events keeps ing to students in all areas in- creating additional smaller Having been a student here, such a busy time in Admis- students entertained. “We cluding multimedia programs programs each week. Walker has been a part of sions, it was critical for her were kind of lost without such as Facebook, Twitter, From 2008, student Centenary College for seven to finish out the semester guidance; Emily has helped and Instagram. To stay within activities has been raising years; she feels that she’s at there. She began splitting her restore Student Activities to the budget, Walker developed the goal for programming, an appropriate age to under- schedule between the two po- what it was for the students,” many inexpensive programs said Tiffany Kushner, senior stand what the students might sitions, putting in significant said Pyatt. which are held weekly. Some director of Student Engage- want. hours each week. Walker says she is student favorites include ment. “Emily has really taken “It’s clear that she Since no one had thankful for the support of “Mondays with Mandy,” a it to the next level.” cares and that she has fun been in the Student Activi- the entire staff, including creative food program, and Walker is hoping to with the programs,” said ties position for six months, her husband Joshua Walker, Cent Cinema movie show- focus much more on commu- junior Quinn Khouri, a vice- it was difficult to balance the without whom, she said, she ings. nity service and the student president of student govern- two positions, she said. On could not have been success- Pyatt, who has been programming committee. She ment. Serving on the senate July 1,Walker was finally ful. Working in the depart- working in Student Activities said she would also like to for the Centenary student able to concentrate solely on ment himself, Joshua assisted since her sophomore year, expand in areas that received body, Khouri handles issues Student Activities; her main with budgeting, planning and has seen the department in exceptional popularity such expressed by students and goal was to “re-vamp the paperwork while she was many forms and said she as movie, craft, and music works to get things changed whole program.” still getting her plans off the enjoys making advertise- programs. on campus. According to During the six ground. Kushner is also Khouri, since Walker filled months that the programming looking forward to seeing the programming position and service position was growth in the culture of com- students say that it is much empty, Kushner and Joshua munity service; she said that easier to get involved on Walker, director of First and they have nailed the activi- campus through the increase Second Year Experiences, ties part. Kushner plans for in programs and advertising. had been running Student En- Get involved in campus activities; growth of returning oppor- Walker graduated gagement together, in addi- Have your voice heard’ tunities, such as alternative with a Bachelor of Science tion to their usual responsibil- spring break, and Big Broth- in Equine Studies in 2010 ities. Student Activities was Learn what others have to say. ers Big Sisters, as well build- and began working in the in real need of someoneto fill ing new connections where Admissions Department at the position, said Kushner. students can gain hours. “It Centenary a few months later. After already seeing Walker is a great pleasure to see work so well within a budget, 12 The Arts
My own volunteer project Fashion majors’ (Continued from p. 2 be something very important But I was able to stop in professor, David Perricone, such as news writing, public the New York City office and his Event Management work displayed at relations work, or interview- and see exactly what I would class manned a concession ing people as I had to send have been doing had I attend- stand for the Superbowl. A my resumé in and qualify for ed. I saw many older indi- long day, many people, and area library the opportunity. The video viduals ( not many students) many responsibilities within said I would be traveling into working from computers, the stand allowed the students the city to “tweet” or use Fa- happy to help out. One older not only to be a part of some- Two Centenary in 2013, is displaying All cebook for 10 hours a day. gentleman said,“I love work- thing huge, but learn real life Fashion Design students, Things Man, which also was My volunteerism role was ing with this new technology skills while on the job. With Sarah Greenstone and Kayla completed for that class. the final straw for me, and as and computers, it makes me more than $8,000 earned in Woehr, recently displayed Both Church and much as I wanted to help out, feel young, ” and that made revenue, and $2,000 of it their garment collection and Bayramoglu work in the fash- I knew I could not afford to me smile knowing that others going towards a scholarship, accompanying portfolios at ion industry, at AD Sutton in take these trips alone just to found happiness behind the the students were left with the Chester Public Library. New York City in their Baby go and answer questions via computer screen. around $6,000 to use as a Two Centenary graduates, Division. Church is a gift Twitter or Facebook. Two Although my experi- reward with which they can Sandra Church and Sonya Designer and Bayramoglu is other students from New ence was not the best, other treat themselves to whatever Bayramoglu, joined them, as a baby bag designer. Jersey colleges found them- Centenary College students they want as a group. These well. “I am so pleased that selves feeling the same way. had their own Superbowl students said that the real Greenstone and patrons of the Chester Li- I felt like a quitter. I sent in experience that not only reward was the experience Woehr’s work is from their brary had the opportunity to an email stating I could not helped the game, but al- itself. mini-collection that they cre- see the work of these talented volunteer anymore, and shut lowed the students to gain ated for their Design Studio students for a month,” says my laptop. experience as well. Assistant class. Greenstone’s work is Dr. Mia Whang, assistant entitled Fabula de Puella and professor of Fashion at Cen- Woehr’s collection is called tenary College. “Their works Modern Derby. are just examples of the many And it won Church is a 2012 professional creations that 12 Years a Slave: graduate and is display- come from our students.” the Oscar for ing her creation that she In addition to il- completed as an assignment lustrations, each portfolio movie review for her Design Studio IV: included theme/concept and By Jessica Lordi best picture! Portfolio Development class fabric pages, specification If you were to ask Steve McQueen triumphs in with New York Magazine, called Rainbow Sprinkles. sheets and technical draw- me what the scariest movie his depictions of violence. It’s Nyong’o articulates the state- Bayramoglu, who graduated ings. I’ve seen in recent years never over-the-top; it’s just ment that the film is making. was, I would say 12 Years a terrifying. McQueen shows “Racism is not dead. It’s not. Slave. If you asked me why I us, in long unbroken se- And that’s why this film is chose that film, I would say, quences, how slaves suffered. so important. To understand “Because it all actually hap- Solomon Northup (Chiwetel American society today, it pened.” Ejiofor) is nearly lynched, starts with these kinds of Speaking only for but after his life is spared, he stories, and the fact that they myself—a white Northerner must hang from the tree for haven’t been dealt with yet. who spent every summer of hours, barely able to breathe, There’s work to be done. junior high and high school until his master arrives to cut There are apologies that need wandering around Civil War him down. to be sought and apologies battlefields—seeing 12 Years By far the most that need to be offered. And a Slave, and its unflinching shocking scene in the film is that’s on a political level and depictions of the true cruelty the whipping. In one four- a social level and an indi- of slavery, was an emotional minute shot, with no cuts or vidual level and a communal experience. This movie edits, we have to watch as level.” wrung me out and hung me Patsey (Lupita Nyong’o) is We need movies out to dry. lashed, first by Northup, as like 12 Years a Slave, and Learning about slav- ordered, who tries to go easy fearless directors like Steve ery by reading about it is one on her, then by their master McQueen, to show us what thing. You look at old photo- (Michael Fassbender), who really happened, and why we graphs of slaves in chains, of hates Patsey and wants her have to confront such things, their bodies scarred by whips, to suffer. We have to listen in order to understand our and you feel empathetic. to her screams. Later, when past. If we have to be scared It’s another thing she asks Northup to kill her, into understanding it, then so entirely to watch it being we’re not surprised. be it. enacted onscreen. Director In an interview 13
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Lunasa: acclaimed Irish group to appear at Centenary for a cause Jack’s Kids: Equine an- nual bowling fundraiser
By Morgan Haller professor Heather Clark, and I was never the best barn faculty member Steven bowler--like many people, McCarthy. Their sympathy I usually end up missing for a friend’s child who had half the pins, slipping on the undergone multiple surgeries, slick surface of the shining sparked interest in the charity floorboards, or dropping the event. bowling ball on my foot. For “Seeing a child in those who are talented, it is need, to me, is just unfair... a relaxing pastime to enjoy heart wrenching,” explains with friends. For me and Prof. Clark. others, it is either a battle to The charity suc- see who loses their temper Lunasa band members. Photo: Eric Politzer ceeds in giving the families first, or who ends up in the peace of mind. “When [the hospital with a broken foot or families] do get that gift, the “This is the hottest Irish finger. I try to avoid bowling.. help that they need they are acoustic group on the That is, however, until Cen- always so appreciative.” planet.” tenary College’s IHSA Team The bowling event -The New York Times announced its upcoming, took place at Stelton Lanes, annual bowling fundraiser for Pisacataway, last month. One of Ireland’s tant world music albums 2 hours prior to performance Jack’s Kids. Prizes included not most successful musical anywhere, while the blend times. Lúnasa is sponsored in Jack’s Kids is the kind of only free bowling and shoe exports, Lúnasa, have no of intelligence, innovation, part by Heath Village, Fulton charity that saves lives, a rental, but also a hoodie for intention of taking their foot virtuosity, and passion has Bank and Hackettstown Re- helping hand based locally in the bowlers who collected off the Celtic pedal. Lúnasa brought them to the forefront gional Medical Center. Somerville, New Jersey. Its- $100.00 or more in fundrais- is internationally acknowl- of Celtic music. The band The 2013-14 season main goal is to raise money ing. edged as being the finest Irish has performed over 1,500 of performing arts events at for families with special “Ninety five percent instrumental band of recent shows across the globe since the Centenary Stage Compa- needs- or illnesses-children of the money raised goes times and the group is com- the band formed in 1997 and ny is made possible through who may never leave a directly to families,” Steven ing to The Centenary Stage appeared at internationally the generous support of the wheelchair, who spend the McCarthy said. Aside from for a St. Patrick’s weekend renowned venues such as The Geraldine R. Dodge Founda- majority of their lives in the fundraising, the event celebration to remember, on Hollywood Bowl, National tion, the NJ State Council on hospitals. is a great way to spend an Saturday, March 15 at 8 p.m. Concert Hall, Dublin and the the Arts, and CSC sponsors, Jack’s Kids is afternoon with family or at The David and CarolLack- Sydney Opera House and including Premier Sponsor attempting to make a dif- friends. “It’s a great time,” land Center. were invited to appear at the Heath Village Retirement ference, whether it be by sophomore student Brandon For this first Ameri- White House in 2011. Community, Silver Spon- funding a family that spends Tammone, a member of can visit, word-of-mouth led Tickets for Lúnasa sors Hackettstown Regional much of their time traveling Centenary College’s Western to sold-out shows and rave are $25 in advance and $30 Medical Center, The Holiday to hospitals, buying them gas and IHSA team, said. Fellow reviews. The New York Times on the day of the performance Inn in Budd Lake, and Fulton or donating money that can IHSA team member, fresh- wrote, “A standing-room only Tickets may be purchased Bank, Bronze Sponsors The be used for groceries after all man Paige Farrow, agreed., crowd in New York con- online at www.centenarys- Blanche and Irving Laurie the medical bills have been saying “I think it’s an awe- firmed Lúnasa’s reputation.” tageco.org
By Daniel Graham her way into the starting Sean what his ranking would sports outside of baseball. As February came to lineup. Zach Duymich played be for the team. “We play in “I played basket- an end, so did the seasons of the role of sixth man for the an extremely difficult confer- ball my whole life, I played both the men’s and women’s Cyclones this year and was ence. Keystone, they are football my whole life. I basketball teams here at Cen- able to rack up 105 points, realized I was too short for ranked nationally every year, tenary. However, our wres- By Daniel Graham 74 rebounds and 38 assists, basketball, so I stopped when [Gwynedd-Mercy] is a great tling team will be extending Just when we finishing second on the team I got to high school. I played team. We upset them last its winter season and making thought that we’d have a in the assists category. As football; I miss it like crazy. I year, actually. If I had to put a us proud as they compete in break in between winter and for Mallory George, the 6’0” love playing baseball in col- number on it… I would have the NCAA Eastern Regional spring sports, here comes freshman led the team in lege, though.” to say three.” Tournament Saturday March baseball. points and rebounds with 398 Cody will be gradu- This year, as in years 2 at King’s College in Three days after and 194 respectively. ating from Centenary College prior, the Cyclones will be Wilkes-Barre, PA. Centenary’s men’s and The wrestlers’ com- this May with a degree in splitting home games at two Men’s and women’s women’s basketball teams petition in Wilkes-Barre will Criminal Justice, and says different venues. The first is basketball had some grow- called it a season, the base- be their biggest test yet this he wants his club to go as far Diamond Nation in Fleming- ing pains for their 2013-14 ball team kicked off itsseason season. They have had a fair as it can before he’s through ton, NJ and the other is TD campaigns. The men finished with a double header against outing this year with a 6-6 here in Hackettstown. Bank Ballpark in Bridgewa- with a 7-19 overall record, Arcadia. Last year, the team record, but only fared 1-2 in- “We pretty much ter, NJ, home of the minor 6-12 in conference play, won its first conference tour- conference. However, a lot of have the same team [as last league Somerset Patriots. while the women got to 10- nament game in team history. their losses came at the hands year] and with the damage Although the com- 15 with an 8-8 conference So this year the team plans of nationally ranked oppo- we did last year I’m extreme- mute is quite far from cam- record. to build on that success, and nents, such as #15 Wilkes ly confident that we have a pus, the Centenary baseball Neither qualified for players have every reason to University, #5 Messiah Col- chance at making the CSAC team should still be able to the CSAC tournament, with be excited, too, because they lege and a conference match Championship and winning draw fans and attention to the men finishing 9th in the have the same core of play- against #25 The College it. I have no doubt in my their games. And considering conference, while the women ers. of New Jersey. But what’s mind that we have a chance the high hopes and enthusi- finished 8th. With both teams’ The preseason con- been making buzz from this to win.” asm from Sean Cody, we may seasons over, we will be ference poll gave Centenary a team are the individual ac- About his dissatis- be looking at a historic run waving goodbye to six senior fifth place ranking in the Co- complishments. A notable faction with the fifth place for the Cyclone baseball for basketball players. The men lonial States Athletic Confer- standout is senior Chris pre-season ranking, I asked the 2014 season will be sending off Kyle Ma- ence, and when asked about Burdge. The 165-pounder is lavasi (#12), Tim Brix (#31) undefeated this year with a that ranking, one Cyclone and Kevin Peters (#22) while called the ranking unfair. 13-0 record, but that’s not the Nicole Collins (#12), Melissa major news for him. Burdge That someone was outfielder Kukoda (#22) and Klarissa Sean Cody, number 12. “We has 91 career wins, which has Perry (#4) will be parting him within striking distance don’t like to pay attention to ways with the women. that. It’s just politics,” said of the school record of 95. I used the term Thanks to wrestling, Cody. “We just work our “growing pains” because of butts off and, you know, last the conclusion of Centenary’s the tremendous amount of winter sports season is still year it paid off for us, and if talent on both teams in their that’s what they think, that’s a wait and see. We’ve been freshman classes. There were seeing a number of our teams fine, but we’re going to prove a combined 12 freshmen on them wrong.” extending their seasons with the basketball rosters and tournament runs. Men and Sean Cody and I many of them had a sizeable share a common thread. Both women’s soccer made some impact on their teams this buzz with their conference of us grew up in Wood- year. Ridge, NJ, about an hour east tournament runs in the fall A few of the fresh- with the men qualifying for of Centenary. We were only men standouts were Mallory one year apart and played the NCAA Tournament. And George, #5 for the women, here we are witnessing the sports together, ranging from and Zach Duymich, #1 for just about any sport from wrestlers attempting to make the men. They both received the most out of their tourna- basketball to football. That Sean Cody Photo: Courtesy of Centenary significant playing time, ment experience. How will experience had me asking Athletic Department especially George, who found him if he missed playing the team fare? Wait and see.