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February 11,2016 Vol. XXVII Issue VIII Black Box Breaking Into Teaneck Arts Scene

He said Black Box has a com­ By Elizabeth White fortable, low key vibe where students of all ages can kick back and chill after (TEANECK) - The Black Box Perform­ school. ing Arts Center in Teaneck is the up "I believe so much in Black Box and coming place for people of all ages and have so much fun with Black Box interested in learning about theater that I walked away from a 20-year legal and music. The performing arts center features a variety of different theater aspects, including workshops, musical performances, improv nights, and play readings. "The goal now that we have the space is to program for the entire com­ The Black Box Performing Arts Center crew. munity," said Matt Okin, their artistic director. "The key to what we do is col­ quire said. Theater feeds his soul and laboration. It's a very collaborative en­ makes his blood pump and working career to do this full time," said Huey vironment." with Black Box is what he wants to be Esquire, who is a part of the Black Box doing. team and helps manage events with "There's a really great vibe Okin. here, and it's shared by a lot of differ­ More of the programs being ent people of different ages," Huey Es­ held at Black Box this year are geared quire said about their program. toward college students like the Spring For more information, visit Teen Musical Theater workshop pro­ their website at www.blackboxnvnj. duction of "Hair." com or call (201) 357-2221. "You can count on five or six All Photo Credits: Dustin Niles events here every month," Huey Es­ Teaneck Trains are Ticking Time Bombs 47 people and destroying part of their ing transported by these trains. downtown. "If a train in Bogota exploded "It is horrifying how many thou­ on a Sunday, they'd have to wait until sands of people are exposed to the the state opened up the next day for dangers of Bakken and crude oil from them to tell us what was on it," said the possibility of explosion, from the Schmelz. pollution that goes through our air ev­ Their ultimate goal is to ban eryday, and the amount of schools that Bakken crude oil. "We don't want their are located along the train tracks," said money. We want them out," said Carey. Fisher. "They're a multi million dollar, There is a march planned for a if not billion dollar, company. They can clean energy revolution in Philadelphia move their damn railroad someplace this July at the Democratic National else where there's no people in harms Convention. way." Matt Smith with Food and Wa­ Since the CSX trains are inter­ ter Watch New Jersey said, "We want state travelers, they are regulated un­ those decision makers to know that the der federal rule. 10,000 people there only support an "What is really most disheart- energy strategy that is about keeping fossil fuels in the ground and quickly A crowd gathers on Main Street in Bogota on Jan. 31 to protest trains carrying developing clean renewable energy so Bakken crude oil through Bergen County. that we have a chance at healthy cli­ By Molly Holt and Elizabeth track protesting the CSX trains. They mate in the livable future." White then marched to the Wells Fargo on Until further action is taken the corner of Main St. and Larch Ave. by the federal government to ban the (TEANECK) - Local residents gathered to gather for various guest speakers. transportation of Bakken crude oil, lo­ in Bogota, on Sunday Jan. 31, to pro­ Mayors, councilmen and activists all cal communities along the tracks are test against the shipment of Bakken spoke on behalf of the communities. encouraged to develop their own evac­ crude oil by train through local com­ "We have to do what we have uation plans. munities. Bakken crude oil is highly to do in order to keep ourselves safe," According to David Miles, explosive and could cause massive fires said Mayor of Bogota and FDU alumni FDU Director of Public Safety and co- in Bergen County should the train de­ Christopher Kelemen. chair of the Metro Campus Emergency rail. Residents are concerned due to The Coalition to Ban Unsafe Management Team, they have evacu­ the proximity of houses, schools, and Oil Trains, a local activist group, led ation plans in case of an environmen­ Protester carries sign at the rally. tal disaster, but in that situation they emergency services to the tracks. the demonstration. The coalition was All Photo Credits: Molly Holt "We thought the trains were founded by Paula Rogovin in August would he under the guidance of local carrying, I don't know, cars, merchan­ 2014. Rogovin partnered with co-spon­ ening is the lack of political support we authorities. The basic outline of the dise, or whatever," said Victoria Fisher, sor 35ONJ'S Rosemary Dreger Carey have seen," Fisher said. plan is located on FDU's website under a long time Teaneck resident and com­ for this demonstration in order to raise The coalition has sent numer­ the Public Safety section. munity activist. "A lot of people didn't awareness in the local community. ous petitions and proposals to the fed­ "We hope we never have tot realize how dangerous the chemi­ The fear of a Bakken crude eral government and seen no action. deal with things like that, but we do cals and oil were that were traveling oil explosion is warranted. According According to the mayor of Bergenfield, have plans in place in case we do," said through our back yards." to CBC News, in 2013 a train carrying Norman Schmelz, the federal gov­ Miles. "In case of an emergency, stu­ Over 50 people stood on the Bakken crude oil derailed and explod­ ernment is delayed in informing local dents should check their FDU alerts for Main Street bridge located over the rail ed in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, killing communities on what materials are be­ further instructions." Page 2 The Equinox February ii, 2016 News Scandal in Flint Leaves Officials in Murky Water By Christina Martinez

(TEANECK) - On Dec. 14, 2015, May­ or Karen W. Weaver declared a state of emergency for Flint, Michigan in re­ sponse Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha's re­ search which found a high level of lead in the water and pipes. Darnell Earley, an emergency manager elected by Governor Snyder, made the decision to switch the Detroit water system in order to save money despite the fact that the Flint water was known to be heavily polluted and cor­ roded. Though the state of emergency was just declared two months ago, the water has had other problems in the past. In Sep. 2014, city officials found a form of chloroform bacteria in the water system and told residents that they should boil their water. A month later. General Motors, who has Water in a Flint hospital on Oct. 16,2015. a factory in Flint, released a statement Photo Credit: Joyce Zhu that they would no longer use Flint wa­ feel bad that I can't get the help. I don't water lead levels were the highest." ter because it corrodes their car parts. ings on different houses and found a want to expose my kids to lead." Residents of Flint began to In an article written by Michael Moore, large exposure of lead as well, but they On Jan. 29, officials an­ complain to the government about the he stated that Governor Snyder made did not do anything about it. nounced that the amount of lead in the brown water but the government told sure General Motors was able to re­ Many people are arguing that water is more than the filters can han­ them the water was still safe. The local ceive water from Detroit. the Flint Water crisis would not have dle. government knew about the problem, In Jan. 2015, Lee Ann Walters, happened if the town was majority The United States Public but chose to ignore it and told resi­ a resident of Flint, found 104 per bil­ white. In the recent US Census, 56.6% Health Service announced that 26 out dents that the water was fine. lion amount of lead in her water. She of its residents are black, while 35.7% of the 4,000 households samples test­ Lead exposure can cause mas­ called the Environmental Protection residents are white. They also argue ed 150 parts per billion. This number is sive damages to people, even in small Agency (E.P.A.), and they sent a repre­ that it would not have happened in a 10 times the amount recommended by amounts. Lead poisoning could affect sentative. The EPA did two more fest- rich town. Most of Flint's residents are poor. the Environmental Protection Agency. a child's behavior, intelligence, and Residents are also angry that Virginia Tech performed a growth, but it will take a while for each they still have to pay for the water, study on the amount of lead in the wa­ child to realize the effects. even though they are unable to drink ter. This study was released on Sep. S, In an interview with the New it. Many feel forced because they do 2015. Dr. Marc Edwards and his team York Times, commenting on the dam­ not want their water to be turned off. concluded that Flint should have failed age lead could have on the population. A lawsuit took place on Feb. 2 where the EPA Lead and Copper Rule con­ Dr. Hanna-Attisha said, "If you were it was discussed whether or not Flint ducted by Michigan Department of En­ going to put something in a population residents would need to pay for their vironmental Quality (MDEQ). to keep them down for generations to water. After reading the Virginia Tech come, it would be lead." While many residents are get­ report. Dr. Hanna-Attisha performed Many people call for the resig­ ting bottled water, there are some who lead tests on children who have Med­ nation of Governor Snyder. He stated are unable to receive these. Many lo­ icaid, and compared the results from that he did not know about the water cations that give out bottled water re­ 2013 to 2015. Dr. Hanna-Attisha said problem, but it was proven otherwise. quire an ID, which many undocument­ in an interview with Democracy Now, In his State of the Union address ear­ ed immigrants do not have. "The percentage of children with ele­ lier this month, Snyder apologized for In an interview with Fusion, vated lead levels tripled in the whole his lack of help in the crisis, but people Governor Snyder announced the for­ Estella Arias, an undocumented im­ city, and in some neighborhoods—ac­ still wanted his resignation. mation of a city-state joint committee migrant, said, "I went to ask for water tually, it doubled in the whole city, and The Flint Water crisis is an ongoing to examine Flint's water crisis. from the fire station, and they asked for in some neighborhoods, it tripled. And crisis that has become a large problem Photo Credit: Steve Carmody my social security number, so I left. I it directly correlated with where the for residents of the city. Obama Says "No" to Solitary in solitary confinement spend extend­ ily and friends were relieved to have By Armand Butera ed periods of time there, ranging from him back, he harbored scars that could months to years. not be seen. Kalief had committed sui­ (TEANECK) - On Mon., Jan. 25, Presi­ President Obama discussed cide by hanging shortly upon release, dent Barack Obama had announced in the effects on inmates due to such and had attempted doing so five times the Washington Post his plan to ban treatment and the frequency that in­ prior while in prison. Many attribute solitary confinement in federal prisons mates succumb to extreme cases of his suicide to mental deterioration for juvenile inmates. With the pub­ psychological torment. He went on brought on by his incarceration. lic cry becoming louder each day for to cite a specific case of maltreatment Solitary confinement has been prison reform, the President decided of inmates with the case of late Kalief linked to depression and various oth­ against such treatment, believing it to Browder, an African American teenag­ er psychological effects, with Browder have numerous negative mental health er who spent nearly two years in soli­ being another unfortunate case. In his effects towards incarcerated youth. tary confinement. opinion piece. President Obama said, One of the primary concerns Browder's only offense was "[solitary methods are] increasingly for President Obama was the severity of allegedly stealing a backpack in Mar. overused on people such as Kalief, with punishment for low level offenses from 2010. He was arrested outside his heartbreaking results—which is why juveniles. Punishments such as solitary home in the Bronx shortly afterward my administration is taking steps to confinement can have ill effects on any and soon placed in Rikers Island in address this problem." inmate, but the president's focus was New York at the age of 16. Though the President realizes set on the results of such treatment on During his time at Rikers, that many Americans have faith that youth inmates as well as the mentally Kalief Browder was sentenced Browder was subject to various beat­ the criminal justice system will he al­ ill. to almost two years in solitary ings from both the other inmates and tered and revitalized as a more benefi­ "There are as many as one confinement at Rikers Island. officers in the prison, some of which cial program, he also realizes that any hundred thousand people held in sol­ Photo Credit: The New Yorker were documented and later released results we hope to achieve in the near Online. future will not he done without taking itary confinement in U.S prisons- with almost no human contact," said Browder was released from necessary actions first. including juveniles and people with President Obama. He went on to say Rikers in Jun. 2013, and while his fam­ mental illnesses, alone in a tiny cell. that as many as a quarter of those held February ii, 2016 The Equinox Pages Opiriion Editor's Desk performance for our nation. would have been Sandra Bland's is used to "illustrate the universal In the middle of Levi's 29th birthday. The deaths of Martin awesomeness of Black women. Stadium and with millions of people and Bland are focal points of the It's about celebrating anything we watching on television, Beyonce and Black Lives Matter movement. deem particularly dope, inspiring, her dancers strutted onto the field Her performance sparked or mind-blowing about ourselves." in Black Panther inspired outfits, controversy, which isn't surprising. And that includes accomplishing because their fashion helped to define People who are not Black don't our goals, aspirations, and being their power and strength as much understand what it means to be recognized for them. It's always as their messages. She performed Black in America. The song was amazing to see Black women with her new single 'Formation,' while meant to empower and uplift Black power evoking change and sending sporting black berets, leather people. Beyonce identifies with the message that in our melanin skin uniforms and Afros. They collectively the Black community and used her and with our natural hair, we are a raised their fists in the air to hone performance to show everyone that triple threat. We are strong, smart, their Black pride and pay homage to she is apart of the movement. and beautiful. the Black Panther Party formation She raised awareness of our nearly 50 years later. issues and simultaneously reflected If you didn't see the how beautiful and strong we are performance or haven't heard the when we stand together. But Society song, it presents themes of race, doesn't agree when Black people Natasha Ashby identity, and Black culture. Beyonce want to send a message and they also speaks on her heritage and when don't think the Super Bowl shouldn't The NFL Super Bowl is one of she said "Okay ladies, now let's get be a platform for it. the most anticipated sporting events in formation cause I slay," it's a call The world loved when in the country. I think what people for Black women to unite and stand Beyonce told girls to recognize their anticipate more than the game strong regardless of what society worth but then she received criticism itself is the commercials. But what thinks about us. and backlash for telling Black women I think stole the spotlight the most The song was timely and to recognize theirs. was the halftime show. Coldplay was released the day after what would Black Girl Magic. It is a hash colorful, Bruno Mars was eccentric have been Trayvon Martin's 21st tag intended to inspire, motivate, hut Beyonce put on a powerful birthday and a day before what and praise Black women. The term SGA President's Corner

move forward, I want to take a moment best experiences of my college career. tunity for me to understand the diffi­ to reflect back upon my previous se­ Over the winter break the en­ culties that organizations go through. mester. I can summarize my first term tire SGA has continued to work. Sen­ Several of my immediate goals center as President in one sentence; Creating ators all worked to solidify ideas that around fixing the issues that organiza­ a cohesive team of individuals who they want to execute this semester, and tions brought up. each have a unique vision to better the created a plan to get them done. I am As always, I encourage all university. proud to say that every Senator in the members of the student body to come • Due to the formal structure of 2015-2016 SGA has a concrete idea that and be part of the change. SGA meets SGA, I find that Senators and Repre­ they want to execute to make the uni­ Wednesda/s at 2:30 in the Student sentatives often do not take the time to versity better, and a plan to get it done. Union Building, with the exception of get to know each other. Last semester, I also want to take the time to say that a closed meeting that takes place the I really emphasized upon team build­ I am extremely impressed with several first week of every month. If you have ing. It was amazing to watch SGA shift of the ideas that my team has come up any questions, comments or concerns from a group to a team. Once Senators with. Several of these ideas are already you can always e-mail us at sgafdumet- became comfortable with each oth­ in progress, or nearing completion. [email protected]. I also encourage the er we then grouped them together by I would love to speak on it now, but I student body to talk to me whenever position so that they could work inter- wouldn't want to ruin the surprise for you see me. Your insights continually pedently with each other. I found this what's in store. inspire and motivate me. There are no Michelle Seepersaud to be an extremely effective method to While the Senators were work­ words to describe how honored I am to get things done. Being able to manage ing on their ideas, I was lucky enough hold this position. Hope to see you all such a diverse group of people with dif­ to interact with several organizations soon. I cannot believe that it's al­ ferent personalities, and getting them at a retreat sponsored by the Office of ready Spring Semester, and half way to work together, has been one of the Student Life. This was a great oppor­ into my term as President. Before I From the Desk of David Miles hicles to higher ground or because storm ment of Public Safety also has an anon­ clean up needs to take place. ymous on line reporting system. It is on The ability of Public Safety to the Metropolitan Campus Department notify you is an example of why it is im­ of Public Safety section of the Univer­ portant that you do register all your vehi­ sity website. It is called Silent Knight. Public Safety cles with Public Safety. This system allows anyone to provide It is also important that all mem­ information to the Department of Public Blotter bers of the campus community are aware Safety on any type of crime, incident or that the Metropolitan Campus does have behavior. The person reporting does not an Emergency Notification System as have to provide their name or contact in­ well as anonymous online reporting. formation. 1/19/16 - Alcohol The full details on the emergen­ The Department of Public Safe­ cy notification system are on the Univer­ ty wants to provide information and we was found in room in Director of Public Safety, David Miles sity website and listed as FDU Alert and want you to know what is available. In Linden 6. The spring semester has started, Smart Communications. this day and age of technology you should although it was delayed a day due to a It is important that all members take advantage of any system or informa­ winter snow storm. of the campus community familiarize tion that can aid in the safety on campus. The famous ground hog Punx- themselves with the Emergency Notifi­ Please remember to like the De­ sutawney Phil did not see his shadow, so cation System. More importantly, you partment of Public Safety on Facebook at we are set for an early spring. should make sure that all your contact FDU Metro Department of Public Safety 1/20/16 - Individuals Storms are always a concern and information is correct so that in the event or follow us on Twitter @FDUMetroPS. with alcohol were we try to get all information out to mem­ of an emergency you are getting a voice, If at any time you have any ques­ found in Linden 6 bers of the campus community. In some text or e-mail message. tions or concerns regarding Public Safe­ cases either before or after storms, we In conjunction with the Emer­ ty, please do not hesitate to contact me. will contact individuals to move their ve­ gency Notification System, the Depart­ Page 4 February ii, 2016 News Time to Play Ball! FDU Knights Open Season with First Pitch Dinner tion for his team's success on the held team was the big honoree for the eve- on the roster, from the freshmen up. By Jeremy Gaitan and in the classroom. ning. Some of the team members were Senior catcher John Giakas produced a "I'm proud of everything they present, including Jeff Karpell, who video that was played to honor his fel­ (PARK RIDGE) - Opening day for do as student-athletes," he said. "This played from 1993-96 and is considered low seniors, which showed highlights FDU Men's Baseball is only one week from last season and some entertain­ away. The team and head coach Gary ing blooper reels. Puccio spent Saturday night showing Provost Joseph Kiernan, who people what is in store for the upcom­ is retiring at the end of the semester, ing season at their sixth annual Jon was also honored with a plaque for his Bittman First Pitch Dinner at the Park contributions to the FDU Baseball pro­ Ridge Marriot in Park Ridge, N.J. gram. The Knights trip to the post­ During his speech. Associate Ath­ season ended in elimination after three letic Director Sean Morrison gave a games, but the team displayed excite­ word of advice to the current Knights, ment for the start of the new season. "Take the freshman under your wings They also want fans to take advantage and show them what it means to be a of the new bleachers. Players' families, Knight," he said. alumni, and athletic department per­ Coach Puccio capped off the sonnel made up more than 200 in the The FDU Men's Baseball team celebrates the beginning of its season. night's festivities with a First Pitch audience, which was the largest turn­ Photo Credit: Ryan Macdonald Dinner tradition. Every year, one play­ out in First Pitch history. Even some er from the current team is chosen to be new recruits for the class of 2020 came is a special year. We are optimistic and one of the best players to have ever the starting pitcher for the first game of out, including Brandon Seltzer, an out­ can't wait for the season to start." competed at FDU. the season. This year, after careful con­ fielder from Tottenville High School in Former players of the FDU "I wish we had done this back sideration from the coaching staff, ju­ Staten Island, N.Y. baseball program were honored at the in our days," Karpell said, comment­ nior pitcher Joseph Flack was awarded "I came to see how successful event, from hall of famers and play­ ing on Dennis Sasso, who was the head that first pitch ball. I'm going to be and leam as much as ers who graduated more than a half a coach of FDU Baseball from 1986- The Knights will take the field possible," Seltzer said. "I also want to century ago to a few seniors from last 2005. "It's nice to touch base with the for the first time of the 2oi6 season bring my energy, eveiything I trained year's team. The night also included a colonel." on Feb. 19 in Lexington, South Caro­ for, and try to be the best player and moment of silence for former player Puccio and his coaching staff lina where they will play a three game teammate I can be for this program." Don Patlen who recently passed away handed out awards to players who per­ series against the Maryland Eastern After welcoming everyone. in September. formed well last season and presented Shore Hawks. Coach Puccio expressed his satisfac- The FDU 1990s all-decade a player introduction for every player

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THE EQUINOX is an independent publication of the students of Fairieigh Dickinson University Metropolitan'Campus, Teaneck/Hackensaclq NJ. It is fiinded in part by the Student Government Association. The opinions expressed in THE EQUINOX are not necessarily of the editor, student body, the Ofl&ce of Student Life, or of Fairieigh Dickinson University. THE EQUINOX welcomes all electronically submitted materials, including Letters to the Editor. The Equinox reserves the right to alter for content or length or reject materials submitted. Submissions can be sent to equinoxfdu@gmaiLcom. Pages February ii, 2016 The Equinox Entertainment Ziggy Stardust Will Never Fade the album's title track signaled some­ before its destruction. With songs such gy-inspired look for his next round of as "Starman", "Moonage Daydream", albums, Aladdin Sane, Pin Ups, and By Chris Madden thing new, a musical landscape yet to be explored. "Ziggy Stardust", and "Suffragette Diamond Dogs. However, by 1977 he The Man Who Sold the World City", the album was a tremendous had created a whole new character, the (TEANECK) - The beloved musician and Hunky Dory followed, solidifying success, and contributed greatly to the Thin White Duke, in coordination with David Bowie passed away from a long Bowie as a unique musical artist. But burgeoning glam-rock image. the release of Station to Station. In ad­ battle with cancer on Jan. 10, 2016, it would not be until his next album Bowie not only revolutionized dition to the tongue-in-cheek portrayal just two days after bis bgtb birthday. • that David Bowie would change the musical artistry, he changed the the­ of fascism, Bowie continued on his mu­ "David Bowie was one of the musical landscape forever. atrics of popular music, pushing its sical evolution, incorporating elements most influential musicians of bis time, In 1972, The Rise and Fall of boundaries to its limits. As the char­ such as soul and art-rock. constantly re-inventing bis persona Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From acter of Ziggy Stardust, Bowie donned Over the decades, Bowie con­ and sound, from the 1960s hippy of Mars took the music world by storm. white makeup and red eyeliner. He tinued to refine his musical abilities Space Oddity, through Ziggy Stardust Perhaps Bowie's greatest work, the al­ dyed his hair bright red. At this time, and evolve artistically. He even had a and the Thin White Duke to his later bum revolved around Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie was unlike any other mu­ number of acting roles, notably as Jar- incarnation as a soulful rocker," the a sexually ambiguous, extraterrestrial sical artist that had come before. eth the Goblin King in Labyrinth and BBC noted in their obituary of the mu­ rock star who comes to Earth five years Bowie continued his Zig- Nikola Tesla in Christopher Nolan's sical giant. "He defied any label. Mu­ film The Prestige. sic, fashion, sexuality: all were Bowie's Bowie's final album, Blackstar, playthings. He was truly an artistic was released on Jan. 8, 2016, two days chameleon." before his death. Born in January 1947, Bowie's Musicians and celebrities birth name was David Jones. In the ft-om around the globe paid tribute mid-1960s he changed his name to Da­ to Bowie's passing. Contemporaries vid Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy and friends such as Ringo Starr, Peter Jones, a member of the Monkees. By Frampton, Brian Eno, and Yoko Ono 1967, Bowie had released his first stu­ remembered fondly their experiences dio effort. The World of David Bowie. with the musical chameleon. Bowie's second album Space Oddity, With the passing of David released in 1969, made the young mu­ Bowie, the music industry has lost one sician famous in the music scene. Coin­ of its biggest innovators and songwrit­ ciding with the moon landings made by ers. But like his character Ziggy, Bow­ U.S. astronauts in July 1969, the cries Bowie died after a long battle with cancer in January. ie is finally a "Starman waiting in the of "Ground Control to Major Tom" on Photo Credit: Google Images sky." New Game Crashes into New York City erupts. Game-play is intense. Players include a pulse wave to scan for ene­ mies and even erecting a sentiy gun. If By Chris Carlson The Division takes place in can dash from cover to cover with the New York City. A smallpox epidemic simple push of a button. Enemies are players are able to coordinate well with each other, these abilities will save (TEANECK) - On January 28, video has engulfed the world, with New York decently intelligent enough to flank their lives. game developer Ubisoft released the City being the epicenter. With looters and surround players. Gear ranges The MMO aspect of the game beta for its much-hyped game, Tom and criminals controlling the streets, from standard to "high end" products. takes place in what is known as "The Clancy's The Division on Xbox One. the government activates the Division. Enemy types are varied. Common en­ Dark Zone." This area was walled off PC and PS4 users joined the beta the Tasked with restoring order, players emy encounters include looters armed in attempts of staving off the epidem­ following day. The beta was only avail­ will also find themselves stumbling with pistols and assault rifles, but the ic. Here, players will either help or de­ able to those who preordered the game upon the fact that the epidemic was a most surprising enemy belongs to a stroy each other in the off chance that or made a donation on The Division result of a biological weapon. group called "The Cleaners." These en­ Eager players will be happy to emies were formed from remnants of there's loot involved. website. Tom Clancy's The Division is The Division is classified as know that they'll be able to roam the the Sanitation department whose sole scheduled for release on March 8 on a third-person-shooter-MMO-RPG. streets of Broadway and Times Square goal is to combat the virus with flame­ Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Those who MMO refers to "massively multiplayer in hopes of finding the best gear or throwers and riot gear. There is also a preordered and participated in the online games," whereas fighting the toughest enemies. Famil­ group known as "The Rikers" who es­ RPG refers to beta will be given in-game items to use "role-playing-games." Players will be iar landmarks like the Empire State caped from Rikers Island and formed as a show of appreciation from Ubisoft. taking on the role as an agent of the Building and the George Washington their own criminal organization. government's shadowy Division whose Bridge are incredibly detailed and give As an RPG, players will have a sole goal is to restore order when chaos the game its own sense of uniqueness. select number of abilities to use. Some Remembering Lemmy

of time in northern Wales, finishing addition to performing his duties as cal differences," Lemmy formed the bass player, Lemmy sang on the song power trio Motorhead. In contrast to By Chris Madden his education and working a series of odd jobs. His first foray into the music "Silver Machine", which became the Hawkwind's psychedelic influences, scene came when he joined a Manches­ band's most successful single. Lenny described Motorhead as "very (TEANECK) - On Dec. 28, just four ter-based group known as the Rockin' "It sounded like Captain Kirk basic music-loud, fast, city, raucous, days after celebrating his 70th birth­ Vickers, followed by a brief period of reading Blowing in the Wind," Lemm> arrogant, paranoid, speed-freak rock n day, Motorhead bass player and vocal­ roll." ist Lemmy passed away in Los Angeles Motorhead made it big with after a bitter fight against cancer. the 1980 release of the album Ace of With his iconic mutton chops Spades. Classic songs such as the title and rough Midlands accent, the leg­ track, "(We Are) the Road Crew", "Bite endary rocker shied away from the the Bullet", and "The Chase Is Better assertions that the band played heavy Than the Catch" were staples of the metal. band's catalog. "We are Motorhead and we Over the next thirty-five years, play Rock N' Roll!" he said. Lemmy and Motorhead recorded over For Lemmy, the influences of a dozen more albums and toured con­ Chuck Berry and Little Richard were stantly. Their last album. Bad Magic, the roots of Motorhead's musical style. was released in 2015. The only difference? Louder and faster Slash noted that Lemmy "had than anything else that had come be­ Lemmy recorded over a dozen albums with his band, Motorhead. more integrity in one finger than a fore. They were "the dirtiest rock and Photo Credit: Google Images room full of rock & rollers, and straight- roll band in the world; if we moved in up honest, 100 percent loyal." next door, your lawn would die," Lem­ time as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix. said, recalling earlier attempts by the Over the course of his long ca­ my proudly proclaimed. Lemmy attained prominence band's main vocalist. "They tried ev­ reer, Lemmy had a reputation of stay­ Bom on December 24,1945 in in 1972 when he joined the group erybody singing it except me." ing true to himself and embodying a Stoke-on-Trent, England as Ian Eraser Hawkwind, a band that was known After being fired from the band true rock n' roll ethos. He will be sorely Kilmister, Lemmy spent a fair amount for its science-fiction influences. In in 1975 due to alleged "pharmaceuti­ missed. Page 6 The Equinox February ii, 2016 Student Lifestyle FDU Students Are Music to Our Ears By Dustin Niles the audience with a cover of Hozier's joo Choi performed a powerful edition (TEANECK) - FDU's Open Mic Night "Take Me To Church." The night in­ of Rihanna's "Halo." The night ex­ featured various performances by stu­ cluded an intense performance by panded beyond music when Ray Green dents from music to poetry on Jan. 26 rapper "Young Thug" who went off the recounted a powerful poem called "If in the Knight Club and they did not microphone and modernized a mono­ You Didn't Love a Mister." Tori Woolfe disappoint. Melissa Clemmings kicked logue from Shakespeare's "A Merchant was the night's host, and facilitated the off the night with a fantastic perfor­ of Venice." South Korean student Jin- evening with ease. mance. Freshman Molly Holt ignited Jada Brown performs for the crowd. Photo Credit: Dustin Niles

Jinjoo Choi performs Beyonce's elissa Clemmings begins the per­ w^owderyoysmep^ during OpenMtcNight. "Halo." formances. Photo Credit: Dustin Niles Photo Credit: Dustin Niles Photo Credit: Dustin Niles Throwback Jazz at Puffin Theater Hope on the piano and Leon Dorsey on the bass. By Dustin Niles The night was filled with clas­ ®*^''**»frEANECK) - caaMcJazz was on dis­ sics, such as "Caravan," "Take the A play at Puffin Theater in Teaneck on Train," and "Sophisticated Lady," all by Friday night. The Chuck McPherson the great Duke Ellington. However, the Trio played their set called "Swing-ma- night started with "Shiny Stockings" by tism," a tribute to classic swing-style Count Basic and Frank Foster. It intro­ jazz. The Puffin Theater was a small, duced a relaxed, easy-going vibe that intimate space, decorated with art­ would hold true throughout the entire work, and in between exhibits. The night. The band showed their cohe- bare white walls fit the no-ftills style of siveness early, swinging through the McPherson's trio. The band consisted slow number with ease. McPherson of McPherson on the drums. Bertha performed his improvisation on the Leon Dorsey plays in the Chuck McPherson Trio. Photo Credit: Dustin Niles drums, adding color throughout the The band played to an excited song. Hope owned the soaring piano audience that reveled in the opportuni­ lines, and Dorse/s solo established his ty to see live jazz. Despite the intimacy expertise for the rest of the night. of the space, the energy was high all After the break, McPherson night. Audience members were hum­ brought a surprise guest into the trio: ming and singing to the tunes, much to Leo Johnson on tenor sax. Both John­ the enjoyment of the band. McPherson son and McPherson are locals in Te­ even sung for a few tunes, including aneck, living "just around the corner" Benny Goodman's classic "Stompin' at from each other. McPherson told the the Savoy." audience how they met years ago in The Puffin Theater has no Newark at a place called "Sparky J's." shortage of nights like this one ac­ Leo added his sound to a few songs, in­ Leo Johnson guest stars in the Chuck McPherson Trio. cording to their website, and coming Photo Credit: Dustin Niles cluding Duke Ellington's "Sophisticat- up they have events including speaker ed Lady." ^la^ Engler on Feb. 27 and the Bergen Have something to say? Write to us! Letters and comments up to 250 words sent via email will be considered for publication and may be edited for grammar, content and length. All letters must include a full name, university affiliation, and phone number for verification (Phone number will not be published). Email: equinoxFDU@gmail. com February ii, 2016 The Equinox Page 7 Student Lifestyle Mel's Meanderings

By Melanie Perez

(WROXTON, England) - Perhaps the greiss really is always greener on the other side, because that's certainly the case with England. Mayhe it's all the rain, or mayhe eight hours of travel has affected my vision, but from where I am, on the other side of the world, the grass is both literally and figuratively greener. Wroxton College has three acres of truly green grass and features different tree species from all around the world, two lakes, countless gardens and, of course, the abbey. The best part? There are sheep on campus-real, live, woolly sheep. I embarked on a quest to touch a sheep, hut naturally, they ran away from me. But as soon as I gave up and hegrudg- ingly walked away, they all tried to fol­ Wroxton Abbey's front entrance displays the U.S. and U.K. flags. low me out of the enclosure. Maybe by Photo Credit: Angela Calvo the end of the semester I'd have earned their trust enough for them to let me with chandeliers and ornate ceilings, quaintness of the town and local sights, years and the Dean is still honoring his touch them. walk in hallways adorned with displays hut honestly, I love the town because of request. The abbey itself dates from the of lavish bone china, and have a chapel a pub near the Royal Shakespeare The­ During that party, I had my atre called The Dirty Duck. The name first bar experience. It seems rather certainly doesn't sound appealing, hut puritanical to admit that as someone the food was some of the best that I had not of legal US drinking age, I had nev­ ever eaten in my 19 years of life. er been to a bar or drinking party, hut Their sponge cake was like a then again, I guess it also shows that I trip to heaven, and quite frankly, might don't have a drinking problem. have been. It was so delicious that to The coming weeks should this day, I'm still questioning whether prove to he eventful between the tutor or not I died eating that sponge cake —styled classes, local outings, and trips - and if EMS had to resuscitate me. to Scotland and France. It'll be a sad Even if that were what happened, I'd trip home at the end of the semester; gladly induce death a second time just I'm sure I'll never want to leave. to eat it again.

A rear view of the Wroxton Abbey. Photo Credit: Melanie Perez

13"* centuiy and is literally fit for a king, with hand-carved wall paneling. The proof is in the rooms dedicated to My favorite town that I've vis- BCing James I, house of Stuart in 1611 ited so far is Stratford-Upon-Avon,J;he

The Buttery features as on-campus bar, as the legal drinking agein the UK is 18. Photo Credit: Angela Calvo

That same evening, I had my first legal alcoholic drink. It was a mango cider from Scotland called Re- korderlig. It tasted more like sparking juice than an alcoholic beverage, but was a delicious meal compliment. It's an odd notion, especially to those of legal drinking age, that FDU is a dry campus. That's certainly not the case at Wroxton. Not only are we allowed to drink at age 18 in the UK, we are also allowed drink on campus. More interesting yet is the presence of a bar on campus! During our second night here, The 13th century abbey rests on three acres of bright green lawn. there was a disco party in The Buttery, Photo Credit: Angela Calvo where we have tea time twice a day. Each student was gifted with a free and King Charles I in 1643. birthplace of William Shakespeare and drink provided by the trust of a Marc It's impossible not to feel a home of the Royal Shakespeare The­ Kissell, a Wroxton student of 1991. In sense of propriety here because almost atre. his will, he left a significant amount everything is formal. We drink tea The logical reason to love of money to purchase our drinks as a with saucers, sit in ropms decorated Stratford Upon Avon is because of the welcome to Wroxton. It's been over 10 Melanie Perez Page 8 The Equinox February ii, 2016 Opinion A Job That Doesn't Make the Cut and if so, "Can we text you?" training is unpaid and employees have By Theresa King m The website fails to describe to find their own clients. WINTER any details about the job itself and It's also not actually $i8/hr. (TEANECK) - Promising any col­ the various links are not helpful. Ac­ It's $18 per appointment, which can lege student a job that pays well and cording to the website's biography. be found on the flyers. The advertise­ is "easy" seems too good to be true. Vector Marketing "started in 1981 and ments imply $18 per hour, however, in Most of the time it is. Flyers are posted llS.oo4iB ,00 has over 250 locations in the US and small print, reads 'base appt.' There­ across the FDU Metropolitan Campus Canada with annual sales of over $200 fore, each sales pitch given, that has advertising a job with flexible hours million." They offer full and part-time been approved by Vector, will earn the that fits into your class schedule with positions that "provide practical work employee $18. a base pay of $18. For many students, experience with excellent pay and a This does not take into account it sounds like a dream job but after re­ flexible schedule. A great way to build gas or transportation money, which the searching this opportunity, this job is your resume." company will not cover. So, if an em­ not as amazing as it claims. The most it offers? "Openings ployee spends eight hours at their of­ One website posted on these are for entry-level sales and service po­ fice attempting to find people to pitch flyers is winterbreakworknow.com. sitions and the opportunity to advance to, and ultimately find three, he or she When visiting this website, it imme­ into management is available." will make $54 for the day. diately seemed off. With a large ban­ Vector Marketing is a division This position is ideal for those ner stating "Work for Students" and a. of Cutco, a company selling knives. The who are able to find people willing to section to enter a zip code, it prompts A flyer advertising winter break work "amazing" job being promoted on fly­ shell out $1,000 on a set of knives. the potential employee to request an to students. ers and whiteboards all over campus is Otherwise, the "guaranteed" pay that is interview by giving personal informa­ Photo Credit: Theresa King a salesperson for a knife company. But apparent on all of Vector Marketing's tion such as first and last name, email Additionally, it asks for one's age, if the prices are far from ordinary. The ads is unattainable. address, and primary phone number. the phone number listed is a cell phone sets cost over $1,000. Furthermore, Censor Historical Nudity much of a part of the Italian culture as ry, however, achieved far greater me­ suggest that if the Italian government By Leandra Cilindrello fine wines and cheeses are?" The Ital­ dia coverage. wanted to stay on Iran's good side for ian government officials thought the With fears of ISIS constantly the nuclear deal, they could have held (TEANECK) - Italy is a country whose censoring a sign of respect to Rouhani's growing, critics of the censoring be­ the meeting in one of Italy's many people age like their wine—better with culture. Despite the government's no­ lieve that Italian people should not sur­ beautiful buildings that didn't contain time. Engulfed in a rich culture, Italy ble efforts, however, Italians spoke out render their culture to anyone. They nude statues. is filled with beautiful sculptures from against this via social media and news a time before today's politics. Recently, outlets, saying that this incident made the struggle between politics and cul­ Italian government officials look like ture has led to some controversy. cowards that would do anything to stay President Hassan Rouhani of on Iran's good side. • Iran recently traveled to Italy, and in "The problem is that those stat­ response to his visit, all of the nude ues — yes, those icons of classicism and sculptures in the Capitoline Museums models of humanism — are the foun­ were dressed with tall, white boxes that dation of European and Mediterranean completely covered the statues. culture and civilization," columnist The statues line the hallway Michele Serra said in La Repubblica. leading up to the grand hall, in which "Italians don't admire these statues for Rouhani and Italian Prime Minister their nudity, but for the beautiful art Matteo Renzi sat down for a news con­ and culture they stand for which makes ference on Jan 25. Given that the dis­ Italy the country it is today. To conceal cussion was about the Iranian nuclear them is to conceal ourselves. To not of­ deal, the Italian government did not fend the Iranian president we offended want to offend Rouhani. ourselves." The question many Italians When Prince Hardly of the The Italian government covers their nude statues in Rome to prevent offending are asking is, "Why are we hiding key United Arab Emirates came to Italy, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, during his Jan. 25 visit. elements of our culture, when art is as the statues were also covered. This sto­ Photo Credit: Google Images Military Sexual Assault Cuts Both Ways alone," the impact on male victims isn't cause for reluctance to come forward. Active-duty service members given enough validation. "I've got a PTSD diagnosis from my Those affected by military sex­ doctor. I've written my testimony reporting unwanted sexual contact ual assault are very reluctant to come down, filled out the paperwork, and Defined by the U.S. military as rape, attempted forward. There's an imbalance of pow­ sent it in, and it got denied. It just feels rape, or unwanted sexual touching. er that takes place when someone is like another betrayal," another anony­ molested or raped. The power that mous soldier told GQ. comes over the oppressor makes the We need to get rid of this stig­ victim feel inferior because he is made ma that a man can't be raped or sexual­ to feel weak and helpless, which men ly assaulted. Men and women shouldn't are taught are only "feminine" traits be perceived differently based on their that they're meant to never feel. gender. "The rape of a male soldier The society we live in has a cer­ has a particular symbolism. In a hyper tain image of a man. It perceives a man masculine culture, what's the worst as someone who's strong, brave, and thing you can do to another man? Force shouldn't personify any stereotypical- him into what the culture perceives as ly feminine characteristics, like weak­ a feminine role," an anonymous soldier ness. If he should fail to meet these re­ told GQ. quirements, he is looked at as less than Photo Credit: Google Images For a man to not want to talk a man, which is one of the reasons that "The moment a man enlists about this type of abuse shows the many male sexual assault victims don't By Tyonna Goweh in the United States armed forces, his impact of gender roles in our society. want to come forward. chances of being sexually assaulted in­ When a victim is afraid to report a vi­ The stigma that there are cer­ (TEANECK) - Many people don't know crease by a factor of ten," said GQ. olent crime because they are afraid of tain personality traits that make an in­ how often sexual abuse occurs in the This isn't common knowledge social backlash, it really says some­ dividual any less or more of a man is an military, and they are especially un­ to everyone. In fact, it's not even a top­ thing about the current rape culture in idea that should cease to exist. Men do educated about how greatly it affects ic for conversation. You almost never our society. get sexually assaulted and raped and it many men. A recent GQ article called hear people discussing male sexual as­ Another thing that impacts is something that should be addressed "Son, Men Don't Get Raped" inter­ sault. Sexual assault is something that victims is the possibility of not being with just as much fury as female sexual viewed multiple male sexual assault has a reputation for being male against taken seriously. The article's title says assault cases. victims and depicted their experiences female, and even though GQ reported it all. Some people don't view male sex­ with the issue, and it contained which that "more militaiy men are assaulted ual rape as "real" rape, which is another shocked me. than women—nearly 14,000 in 2012 February ii, 2016 The Equinox Page 9 Opinion Big Short is a Big Deal By Molly Holt of explaining some of the controversy behind the 2008 financial crisis, oth­ (TEANECK) - Eight years ago, the erwise known as The Great Recession, United States' economy plummeted which demolished the United States following the housing market crash on economy. The brilliance behind this Wall Street. This left many Americans film lies in its ability to expose a huge in an uproar over the banking and trad­ issue to an audience that otherwise ing policies present at the time of the would most likely not be interested in crash. What most Americans fail to re­ the topic. alize is that their own ignorance played The film stars big name actors a huge part in the economic downfall Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, Steve of the nation. Due to the many factors Carell and Brad Pitt. These.popular ac­ that played a part in the crash, most tors pull a young audience into a subr people do not truly understand what ject matter that is often regarded as an exactly happened in 2008. This past adult-only topic. Dec., a movie was released to try to Moreover, the movie really hits explain a fraction of what happened to on the fact that many common people the upcoming generation. stay out of the mysterious world of fi­ Academy Award Best Picture nance because they disregard it as too complicated to understand. There are nominee The Big Short is not just an­ Ryan Gosling poses at the movie premiere for The Big Short on Dec. 112015. other movie exposing the corruption many confusing words used in finan­ All Photo Credit: Google Images on Wall Street. The Big Short is a mov­ cial discussion which discourage unin­ A huge part of the problems other one. ie that takes the time to educate the formed people from taking the time to leading up to the crisis involved an Some high schools offer cours­ public on something very real and very educate themselves on such topics. ignorance of the people. People were es in economics as electives, but not relevant to its audience in a unique and The Big Short starts to break oblivious to the Federal Reserve pol­ making these courses mandatory comical way. It does a fantastic job away the wall that stands between the has resulted in most students going common man and Wall Street execu­ icies that made the crumbling of the through twelve years of schooling with­ tives by using simple language and cre­ housing market possible. People lack­ ing the proper knowledge of interest out ever being educated on the historic, CARELL ative analogies to simplify the vocabu­ lary used when discussing the financial rates, mortgage and credit policies, and economical events and policies that re­ flect directly on their lives. crisis. the stock market only added to the eco­ PITT The release of this movie has nomic downfall of the country. Yet, our Many high school seniors will be enter­ brought an important question to the educational system continues to lack ing the real world without any idea of light: why is the youth of this country the proper teaching of these financial what they are about to get themselves into, which encourages them to make so uneducated on an event that hap­ affairs that could save future genera­ THE the same mistakes previous genera­ pened in their lifetime? tions from more fatal ignorance. BIG There is no doubt that many As of May 2015, only 17 states tions have. The continued ignorance of people under the age of 30 were per­ required high school students to take the American people is only perpetuat­ SHORT sonally affected by the crash, yet much a personal finance course in order to ing America's financial problems. ®bf this generation is clueless about thh" graduate. Although this is a step in The Big Short is a big deal be­ predictions of, causes of, and events the right direction, it does not fix the cause it is beginning to do what the that followed the crash. Some may problem. Such a course introduces stu­ American educational system has yet simply disregard this by saying that, at dents to the financial world, but it does to do for years: educating the American the time of the crash, these people were not explore the connection between an people on an important part of Amer­ •MONEVBALU too young to comprehend what was individual's personal finance and the ican politics, economics, and history. United States economy. Even more im­ This film is one step in the direction THE WLIND SUMS' happening around them. That may be true, but it does not explain why they portantly, it does not detail the events needed to change the current way the economy is perceived and handled. The Big Short educates viewers about have yet to learn anything about it in leading up to and following the hous­ the financial crisis 0/2008. the past eight years. ing market crash, and how to avoid sm­ Government Calls Womanhood a Luxury be marketed towards women. It also "In 2011, researchers at the To oppose the pink tax, women Which States Tax Your Period? includes taxation of tampons and pads University of Central Florida found can refuse to pay more for girly items as luxury items, also called the tampon that women paid more for deodorants, by buying men's razors and shaving tax. razors and body spray sold at national creams. They work better, don't reek of 40 states in America impose a retailers," The New York Times report­ potpourri, and are significantly less ex- » tax — either a regular sales or luxury ed. pensive. There is no law barring wom­ tax — on tampons and other menstrual Isn't that ridiculous that sim­ en from using products that are geared products. Although New Jersey doesn't ply because products are "directed to­ toward men. In the long run, you will impose the tax, it still affects women wards women" (i.e., pink or flowery, notice the savings add up. throughout the country. because that's what advertisers tell If enough women start buy­ The pink tax gained more at­ women they should want), they are ing men's products and petitioning tention recently due to a petition start­ significantly more expensive? In states the government, the pink tax could be ^ ed by a French woman under the pen where tampons are taxed as a product repealed. It's in the hands of every cit­ Most states have a tampon tax in name Georgette Sand. In Dec., Sand's that isn't necessary, women pay extra izen, female or male, to fight for equal- place. petition drew over 40,000 signatures. simply for being female. By Theresa King "A packet of five pink dispos­ able razors was priced at 1.80 euros, or (TEANECK) - Have you ever noticed about $2.25, while a packet of 10 blue that products geared toward women disposable razors was priced at €1.72," tend to cost more than those marketed Sand said about her local supermarket towards male counterparts, like pink in her online blog. vs blue razors? And would you consid­ The tax is not only in France. er tampons and pads luxury products? Here in America, you see the difference Although I don't know anybody that in your local Walgreens or Shoprite. would call menstruation a luxury, it The New York Times reported, "In turns out that women are getting the 2010, Consumer Reports found that short end of the stick justfor being born drugstores set higher prices for prod­ female. ucts directed at women. At Walgreens, The pink tax refers to the price for example, Excedrin Complete Men­ difference in products, such as razors, strual cost 50 cents more than Exced­ shaving cream, deodorants and even rin Extra Strength, even though both lighters that are identical in function, contained the same ingredients in the Womenpay more than men for essentially the same ] but may appear different so they can same quantities." All Photo Credit: Google Images Page 10 The Equinox February ii, 2016 •Periodically Speaking News from Giovatto Library ing-healthful-throughout-col- "^lOvattoTiBraryTlours" lege-and-beyond / Spring Semester 2016

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iw page 12 The Equinox February ii, 2016 Sports Knights Win in Overtime forth for more than a minute. It started left, Anderson got fouled and drilled the game for most of the season. By Jeremy Gaitan with a straightaway 3 from Potts before two shots from the charity stripe that "This win was just as import­ the Red Flash got the advantage they sealed the game for the Knights. ant as any of the other wins that we've (TEANECK) - The Knights continue were looking for and proceeded to go During the course of the over­ had," Herenda said. "I think it was im­ to dominate the Northeast Conference on a 16-point shooting spree with three time half, the FDU Men's baseball team portant to win in front of our fans and after clutching a crucial win against minutes left. This brought the Red started to chant and other student-ath­ our students. It was a great session and the Saint Francis Red Flash on Thurs­ Flash within one point before the first letes in attendance joined in, too. They now we go on the road for four games, day, Jan. 28 in the Stratis Arena. The half ended with the Knights leading 37- encouraged their fellow Knights every but I think now they're going to come 86-82-overtime victory brought their 36. time a shot was made and distracted back and support us." total win-loss record above .500 and The second half began with Saint Francis at the free throw line, tied them for first place in conference both teams alternating and the Red contributing in a big way. play. Flash taking a one point lead before a Edge lead the offense and con­ Coach Herenda was happy to three point shot from freshman Dar­ tributed in most of the scoring for the get the win, hut felt there were some nell Edge put the Knights on top once Knights. He came off the bench and key areas in his team's play that needed again. But, it wouldn't be much help had the best game of his college career improvement. as both teams continued to dominate so far, scoring 20 points, 18 of which "We didn't really play great," their ends of the floor, going back and came in the second half, along with Herenda said. "We turned it over, we forth for the rest of the half, tying the four shots from behind the arc. didn't guard them, but we just kept game six times. "I felt confident coming off plajdng, and I think that's the motto A jump shot from sophomore the bench because that's my role on for this team, to continue to play every Darian Anderson puts the Knights up the team," Edge said. "I tri^d to come second of every possession no matter by two, hut the Red Flash answered out confident and give my team a little what." back with a couple of shots to take a two boost off the bench when I saw that we The Knights offense took point lead. However, Potts got a chance were struggling to score. It helped us advantage of the ball and went on and nailed a jump shot with a minute boost up our energy." an 11-4 run during the first six min­ and 39 seconds left that tied the game In addition to Edge, Potts had utes of the first half. Sophomore Earl 76-76 and had the home crowd. Coach a great performance, scoring 13 points Potts Jr. Sunk a three pointer to start Herenda, and the Knights cheering as and grabbing 12 rebounds, which con­ things off and freshman Mike Hollo- the game headed into overtime. tributed to the Knights shooting 52% way went two for two fi'om the chari­ The Knights started the over­ from the floor. Townes, Holloway, ty line. The Knights continued to take time half with sophomore Marques Jiggetts, and Anderson also played advantage after a couple of turnovers Townes getting fouled and going two key roles and contributed to the win, from the Red Flash and went up 26-14 for two from the free throw line to put scoring 12, 12, 13, and 14 respectively. on a downtown shot from Sophomore them up by two. The Red Flash then The Knights shot 78% from the charity Stephan Jiggetts. showed some dominance and it was a stripe, which made a big impact on the With less than six minutes battle for the ball, until a jumper from win. Sophomore Earl Potts. of play in the first half however, the Anderson brought the Knights back Coach Herenda was happy Photo Credit: Larry Levanti Knights and Red Flash went hack and up by two. And with three seconds with the way his team has been playing

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with coaching positions at the Univer- ferent personalities, my job is to bring pectations. By Rebecca Fischer sity of Vermont, the University of Tole- them together as one." "Without having ultimate do, and most recently, the University of She wants to provide her team goals, you don't know what you're (TEANECK) — With just a few short working for," she said. "The players weeks to go until the start of the 2016 aren't here just to win conference, they season. Coach Katherine "KJ" Kelley are here to make a mark and make this feels she has what it takes to have a university known." successful first season as head coach Her main objectives for the of the FDU women's softball team. Her season include growing together as a experience, knowledge, and eagerness unit, putting the best package out on to coach a new roster of players has the field at all times, always giving it helped with the challenges she has 110%, and, of course, winning. faced since being hired in November The full-time position requires and the challenges she continues to Coach Kelley to spend most of her time face with the season being right around with her players and her staff. From 6 the corner. a.m. practices, to conditioning and lift­ An Oregon native. Coach Kel­ ing, team sports psychologists, individ­ ley took the job at FDU for a few rea­ ual sessions, and various meetings, she sons. It was not only an opportunity to is constantly working to advance the advance her career in a Division I po­ team. Nothing makes her smile more sition, but it was her chance to be back than when her work comes together on this side of the country. and she can watch her players succeed. "I enjoy the northeast, the Mary in North Dakota. She said "when they accomplish some­ close proximity to everything, the his- Though the move back to the with an experience she believes they thing they never thought was possible toiy, the traditions," she said. "I'm ex­ northeast was an easy one, the adjust­ deserve including challenging them and when they grow as athletes, as stu­ cited to be hack." ment to the new role has been a bit both mentally and physically to pre­ dents, and as people, that's what makes She started her career as a soft- more demanding. pare for the impending season. me smile." ball player at the University of Massa­ "The girls have had to lecun me None of the obstacles Coach chusetts, where she assistant coached as a coach and I've had to leam them Kelley has faced as a new head coach after graduation. Her career continued as players," she said. "They all have dif- have deterred her from having high ex­