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The Montclarion The Student Voice of Montclair State University Since 1928 themontclarion.org The Montclarion themontclarion @themontclarion issuu.com/themontclarion Volume XCV, Issue 13 Thursday, January 22, 2015 themontclarion.org Attacks in Dining Services: Red Hawk Paris Put Statue Freedom on Revamped Sparks the Line Controversy Awije Bahrami Deanna Rosa Entertainment Editor Assistant News Editor During the early afternoon The construction of a $210,000 of Jan. 7, 2015, the French sa- Red Hawk statue has recently tirical magazine Charlie Hebdo gained much attention and was the target of two armed debate among the Montclair Islamist gunmen who opened State University community. fire on the magazine’s head- Although the project has been quarters in Paris, France, kill- in the works for the past eight ing 12 people including two years, questions concerning the guards and most of the edito- university’s fiscal responsibility rial staff. are now beginning to surface. Their motives for the at- According to President Su- tack were due to the often san Cole, “The idea for a Red offensive depictions of Islam Hawk statue originated about and the prophet Muhammad eight years ago with a group that the magazine often pub- of student leaders who wanted lished. to create an iconic structure on campus that would represent Freedom continued on Page 12 The C-Store in the Student Center after the renovation. Photo courtesy of Mike Peters. the University’s spirit and ide- als.” Catherine Baxter pletely renovating the C-store, larger variety of bottled bever- Finally, in 2014, the Student Editor-in-Chief located on the first floor of the ages. The F’real smoothie and Government Association— Welcome back! Student Center next to the book milkshake machine that used to which is funded by mandatory Good luck on With the first week of class- store. The C-store has now ex- be located in Blanton Hall has student fees—voted to finance es already coming to a close, panded into the space that used also now found a new home in nearly half of the project. The many students have started to hold “Rocky’s Mart,” making the Student Center C-store. SGA also raised an additional taking advantage of the chang- the new location nearly twice as Perhaps the biggest differ- $4,000 at homecoming and oth- es to some of the dining facili- big. ence is the complete remodel er events. the first week of ties on campus, most notably In addition to a larger venue, of the structure of the C-store. “Because the University the C-stores in the Student Cen- students now have access to fea- “Visually, we wanted to make wanted to be sure that the stat- classes!- The ter and Sam’s Place. tures such as an ICEE machine, it more attractive, so we made ue would be well-constructed, Over winter break, Dining a larger selection of ice cream it look where everything is permanent and virtually in Services was hard at work com- and treats, as well as an even Dining continued on Page 2 Statue continued on Page 3 Montclarion Staff Izod Center Closes its Doors MLK Day of Service Connects Montclair State Community Peter Shaver tiable determination to end so- Staff Writer cial injustices. King contributed significantly to a society based Upon opening at 8:45 a.m., upon servicing and protecting the Martin Luther King Jr.Day every member with equality; of Services filled many of its an urge for equality that ran events to their capacity in the rampant during the 1960s Civil Student Center Ballroom with Rights Movement that King numerous vivid participants played a vital role in. ready to help their community. The Day of Service embod- “You are the embodiment of ied a sense of community and citizenship,” said Dr. Leslie E. the engagement of citizens in a Wilson, a History professor. democratic system that serves Graduating students gathered at Izod Center last May. Photo courtesy of Mike Peters. Jayna Gugliucci from Montclair State, “Due to closing in the early months of “You are the embodiment of News Editor circumstances beyond its con- Spring, making its 18,000 seats citizenship.” trol, the University unfortunate- unavailable to the thousands of Walking up to the stage ly finds itself in the position of Montclair State students wait- embellished in red deco- having to secure an alternate lo- ing to graduate. Despite the - Dr. Leslie E. Wilson rations, placed in a sea of cation for the 2015 Commence- close arising on such short no- Montclair State History Professor cheering classmates, there is ment Ceremony, even though tice, the University has been possibly no greater feeling we had previously reserved the searching for another venue than graduation. After four Izod Center a year ago.” since the announcement first Wilson emphasized the day is to get everyone involved, just or more years of dedication, Though the arena had hit the news. Though no notice about making a difference and as King had always wanted. students finally earn the right proved an essential piece of has been made official by the that it is “a day to give.” Buses were used to transport to stand before their family the Meadowlands Sports Com- administration itself, students Wilson’s focus of what a hero participants to the many loca- and friends as a graduate of plex for 34 years, other venues have begun to speculate other truly is an insight into what the tions in need of service. Seeing a university known for its have been on the rise and have options for their grand farewell. day means. Taking up a task the volunteers board the many pride. certainly been acting as tough Among these possibilities, that day contributed to those buses provided, participants However, the traditional competition for the much older Newark’s Prudential Center two aspects. Wilson informed began to remember the Free- atmosphere of commence- arena. In turn, the Christie Ad- has been the most talked about everyone that democracy in- dom Rides that King was af- ment may be in jeopardy as ministration announced plans choice among students. With volves each person in the na- filiated with that joined many the location for the much earlier this month to close the some of the Izod Center’s book- tion. people for a tremendous effort. awaited ceremony takes to a struggling arena. ings already spot at the Pru- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. No matter what the task was, new stage. Shadowed with years of de- was a man revered for his insa- According to a statement cline, the Izod Center will be Izod continued on Page 3 MLK continued on Page 3 News, p. 2 Feature, p. 2 Opinion, p. 11 Entertainment, p. 14 Sports, p. 20 Police Blotter Resolutions for a The Price is Right: Oscar Nominations Red Hawks The most recent New Year Community College Show No Diversity Flying High news involving cam- Edition The Montclair State pus police at Mont- It’s been a rocky six years Women’s Basketball Team clair State. for Obama, but the next recently suffered their two may reveal a light at first loss of the season to the end of the tunnel for Richard Stockton. students interested in fur- thering their education. PAGE 2 • January 22, 2015 • The Montclarion themontclarion.org THE MONTCLARION Student Center Annex, Room 113 Continued from page 1 Montclair, N.J. 07043 Dining: Innovative Ideas Come to Life (973)-655-5230 (973)-655-5282 Editor-in-Chief: Managing Editor: (973)-655-5237 / (267)-981-9909 Operations Manager: The Montclarion is a publication of MontelicanThe Publishing,Montclarion Inc. published weekly, except during- examinations, summer and winter sessions. is funded by student fees distrib uted by Montclair State University and incoming advertising revenue. The views expressed in the Opinion section,The with Montclarion the exception of the Main New changes to dining services well-received on campus. Photo courtesy of Mike Peters. Editorial, do not necessarily reflect the views of located more identifiable,” said pre-pay for food on campus, so on the salads, sandwiches, The Montclarion. Lindsey Anderson, Marketing when you order it and you ar- parfaits, as well as some snack Manager of MSU Dining Ser- rive at the location, the food is items. There are also Au Bon The Pelican vices. “There is also a more cen- ready to be picked up.” Pain soups.” The first issue of , then named tralized gum and candy area, Students are able to pay The C-store in Sam’s is de- , was published on Nov. 28, 1928. similar to what you would see through the app using Red signed for residential students The Montclarion in a Hudson News stand in an Hawk dollars, Flex dollars or who want more of a grab-and- airport or train station.” credit and debit cards. Ad- go option to bring on their way willingly corrects its factual Many students are excited ditionally, the app features a to class or a meal replacement about the changes to the C- food tracker to keep customers to bring back to their room to errors.