The Quill, Nov., 2014 Vol. 22, No. 2 See The Quill online at www.centenarycollege.edu/thequill A transformed Trevarrow By Jon Munoz Throughout the sum- because of construction. By instruments on the walls with lectures,” said Bergey. She be one or two buildings dedi- mer and into the fall semes- mid-September, however, all an apparatus in order to save added that noise should not cated only to the sciences. ter, power tools have echoed necessary inspections were counter space,” she said. distract students while work- Here, we only have this one across the Centenary campus performed to declare the Construction con- ing on labs, because “during floor,” she said. as Trevorrow Hall has under- building safe for occupancy, tinues on the building and, labs, you’re moving around Though these new gone a powrful transforma- allowing classes once again, according to several students, in a noisy environment, any- features of Trevorrow offer tion. to take place in Trevorrow. creates loud noises and dis- way.” a new and improved experi- New and improved Bergey said that few tracts from lectures. “If there How do these new ence in the science program science laboratories and lec- original plans have altered is a student who informs the laboratories compare to those at Centenary, no new classes ture halls are now in use and throughout the course of con- professor that she or he is at a major university? Bergey will be offered in upcoming the newly-installed elevators struction, and that no changes having trouble concentrating, said that the only limiting semesters. Bergey did, how- are nearing completion after a were involved with active we always make accommo- factor at Centenary is ever, say that new majors are long reconstruction process. construction of the build- dations to ensure the students physical lab space. “At a being considered by combin- Dr. Lauren Bergey, ing. “We mounted various are getting the most out of major university, there would ing various courses chair of the Natural Sciences and Mathematics depart- ment, said that the elevators should be installed and all construction ceased by the end of November. Bergey A physics experiment that was just added that the construction has taken longer than planned because of “normal hiccups as much fun as it was educational in construction,” such as Setting up the CO2-powered cars. See story by Elisabeth Black on p. 5. Photo: Dr. Krassi Lazarova electrical circuits needing to be updated. The new biol- ogy, chemistry and physics laboratories offer numerous features not previously seen in Trevorrow. New projec- tion systems are now in the chemistry labs, new gas and water lines now run to each lab station in the building, and the lecture halls have all been equipped with new seating. Bergey says that these updates “allow for more modern lab exercises with more modern equipment.” Safety features have been upgraded in the lab environments as well, with the installation of numerous emergency shut-off switches for gas lines. “We’ve really put an emphasis on making sure our students are working in the safest environment we can create,” Bergey said. At the beginning of the semester, classes could not be held in Trevorrow Viewpoint! 2

Backstory of Joan Rivers and the Tonight Show had a happy ending By Daniel Graham

It is incredible that ing success. sometimes that life can come Rivers began ap- miered on Fox in October actual guest about a month projects and stand-up perfor- full circle. pearing regularly on “The 1986, but by 1987, Joan had later, once again showing mances. She was 81 at the Just about two Tonight Show” once longtime left the show, failing to put a her gratitude to Jimmy and time of her death, months ago we waived host Johnny Carson took over dent in the popularity of the the staff. but many had hoped that she goodbye to iconic American the show in 1962, making her show she had once been a A 28-year grudge was would be around for another comedian Joan Rivers. one of his favorite and most huge part of. For the rest of finally put to rest, and Joan 10 to 20 years. Her death was In recent years, a popular guests. Carson would Carson’s tenure and his suc- was in fact welcomed a loss to the world of comedy, lot of jokes have been made be the host of the show cessor Jay Leno’s tenure, she back to the show with open but many, especially her about Ms. Rivers, notably until 1992, but as the years was never invited back to the arms. Her emotions were family, would say that her her numerous plastic surgery went by he would begin to show. definitely noticeable return to “The Tonight Show” operations and her persona work fewer days per week, That all ended on when she did return, as her after close to 30 years meant interviewing celebrities on prompting NBC to institute a February 17, 2014, when new career probably would not the world to her, and she the red carpet for awards “permanent guest host” host Jimmy Fallon welcomed have been the same passed away more peacefully shows. on days that Carson would her on his first show as host. without the kind of exposure than she probably have would Some younger not do the show. Her appearance that night she had once had on “The if she hadn’t made that final people remember her in this In 1983, Joan was very brief, but Joan Tonight Show.” It is sad that appearance on the show that light, which is quite unfortu- Rivers, at the suggestion of could not help feeling she passed away while she made her Ms. Joan Rivers: nate. But older generations Johnny Carson, became his grateful to Fallon, giving him was still being so productive Comedian Extraordinare. remember Joan Rivers as a permanent guest host. For the a kiss before walking off. in show business with her nu- pioneering female figure in next few years Rivers’ She would appear again as an merous television programs, the comedy world. Her popularity continued to grow, numerous appearances on and her guest host stints were “The Ed Sullivan Show” and achieving great success. It More thought on the Robin Williams “The Tonight Show” made was only a matter of her what she became. But a time before Rivers would filmography (since last issue) recent gesture made towards have to make a grave deci- By Jessica Lordi her is what made her life sion to forget everything she For a moment, let’s forget Dead Poets Society and Good Will Hunting. After the un- come full circle, at least in knew and cash in on her new timely death of Robin Williams in August, some of his lesser-known films were remembered— one aspect. popularity. and, wouldn’t you know, some of them were real gems. In February of this In 1986, the upstart year, Jimmy Fallon became Fox Television Network of- Moscow on the Hudson: In this comedy of clashing cultures, Williams plays Vladimir, a the new host of “The Tonight fered Joan Rivers a $15- saxophonist on tour in New York with a Russian circus. Vladimir doesn’t have much going for Show,” which is arguably the million contract to host a him back in Russia. He has to wait on line for toilet paper. He lives with his parents because he most successful television new late-night program on its can’t get an apartment because he’s not a member of the Party. Knowing this, it’s easy to see franchise in American televi- network, putting her in direct why he would defect while buying Calvin Klein jeans at the “temple of Western decadence” – sion history, with 60 years’ competition with Johnny Bloomingdale’s. Vladimir is granted asylum and finds himself in a city of immigrants, where woth of being on the air. In Carson and “The Tonight there are a dozen different kinds of coffee and nobody’s afraid of the future. Everyone has a one of the first few episodes, Show.” She accepted the different story, but their reasons to come to America are the same. Jimmy Fallon welcomed Joan offer without consulting any- Rivers as a guest on the show, body (with the exception of a The World According to Garp: Based on the novel by John Irving, Williams plays T.S. Garp, a marking it the first time in 28 few), and one of those people writer often overshadowed by his mother, a feminist icon who runs a shelter for abused women. years that she had appeared she didn’t tell was Johnny. Critics liked this movie, but had their issues with it. Roger Ebert said he was “entertained but on the program. When Carson found out, he unmoved,” calling the movie “palatable.” Pauline Kael went further, saying that “there’s no Her long-awaited was furious. A once-happy feeling of truth in either the book or the movie” and calling the movie a “castration fantasy.” return had nothing to do with friendship and professional You decide. her being absent from the relationship between the two show business scene. In fact, was severed permanently, and Awakenings: During the making of this movie, director Penny Marshall had a signal for when it was a rift that caused her according to Joan, Johnny she wanted Williams to be more serious: she grabbed her crotch. “More balls,” she meant, and to be stricken from the show. never spoke to her again for he delivered. Williams plays Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a young doctor hired at a “chronic hospital” And on top of that, she was at the rest of his life (Carson in the Bronx in the 1960s. The patients Sayer is assigned all suffer from a virulent form of en- one time one the faces of the would pass away in 2005). cephalitis, leaving them unable to speak or care for themselves. The other doctors have written Tonight Show and its endur- “The Late Show off these cases long ago, but Sayer soon discovers that they do react to certain stimuli—a ball Starring Joan Rivers” pre- (Continued on p. 9) 3 Op-ed page Editorial The Quill is the student newspaper of Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Revisiting the Lesson on “Yes” and “No”: The Quill will publish letters to the The Rise of Sexual Assault on College Campuses editor; however, such letters must not be It all goes back to the lessons that everyone is taught as a baby. “Yes” means a person wants something. libelous and must be “No” means they do not. And if you want to be polite, you throw in a “please” for good measure. And that’s the signed and in good end of the discussion. taste. We will refrain Babies grow and learn to understand the difference, and the two words tend to dominate their conversa- from printing your tions. It may be one of the first language lessons of child development. But if the difference between yes and no is name if you so request. easily distinguishable as a child, why does the defined line between the two seem to be ignored into adulthood? Address your In 2012, Penn State University reported the highest number of forcible sex offenses on campus in the coun- letters to The Editor, try, an alarming 56. In that same year, all colleges and universities in New Jersey documented a total of 57 cases The Quill, Box 1066 of rape and sexual assault. As the years progress, these statistics continue to rise. or you may email to According to Centenary’s security report for the 2013 year, there were three reported campus sexual of- levd@centenarycollege. fenses, a number that has remained consistent for the past three years, increasing from only one incident in 2010. edu Further, the New York State Coalition against Sexual Assault reported that by the time they finish their academic with your full name careers, one in four college women will be the victim of a sexual assault. at the bottom of the Instead of being horrified at these statistics, many are quick to place blame on the victim.Arguments about email the victim’s appearance and attire and claims that they were “asking for it” are tossed around way too frequently. Women, who make up the large majority of sexual assault victims, are raised with the knowledge that they must Editor: always protect themselves. From having their car keys extending through their fingers on a walk through the Kathryn Nieves parking lot at night to the fear of never taking an unfamiliar drink, women are always on alert. Even with these so-called preventive precautions, sexual assault is on the rise. These statistics should be an indicator that women Staff: should not need to be educated about how to protect themselves from the world but rather that the world needs to Daniel Graham reevaluate its morals. Margaret Hill The sad truth lies in the fact that while there are many women who report being raped, there are even Jaclyn McCormack more who hide their suffering. Their silence lies in the poor morals of today’s society. In college campus situations Jahson Myers-Inman in which a student confesses to being raped, the consequences are severe—for the victim. Countless personal sto- John Panico ries have been publicized online and in the news about victims who have lost friends and family connections over their confessions, yet they did not do anything wrong. The attacker gets off guilt-free with no penalties, which sounds pretty backwards. Freelancers: Instead of educating women about safety-in-numbers and how to present themselves to avoid sexual as- Jon Munoz sault, society should focus on the obvious—that rape is illegal, immoral, and completely wrong. But our country is too enveloped in rape culture to even focus on that evident fact. In any other criminal situation, people tend to Faculty Advisor: side with the victim. Rape is the only case in which people are quick to denounce the victim and ignore the wrong- Prof. Debbie Lev doing of the attacker. What happens when celebrities and professional athletes are accused of sexual assault? Does society shun (The Quill also welcomes them for their actions? Do their careers end? No, instead, society continues to cheer them on at games and pay for freelancers tickets to their box office hits. Meanwhile, the victim who had the courage to step forward is ridiculed, sometimes among the student body called a “career-killer,” and essentially made an outcast of society. who may contact Prof. Despite the attempts of colleges and universities to prevent sexual assault, it continues to happen on Debbie Lev through campuses. As more victims bravely step forward to stand up to their attackers and share their experiences, society campus email.) points more fingers of blame at them. We need to introduce to students the concept that rape is not only morally wrong, but it is also a crime, and it is important to stop brushing aside victims who step forward. Instead of shun- ning women strong enough to fight against the injustice they have endured, we need to revisit the “yes” and “no” lesson from our childhood. If an individual says “no,” it is the final answer without debate, and alcohol is never an excuse for taking advantage. In cases of sexual assault, there is never an time when it is okay, a lesson that needs to be reexamined by members of today’s society. Victim blaming needs to stop, and acceptance of rapists’ actions must end. “No” means no. Kathryn Nieves, editor 4 Campus 60th anniversary of library celebrated during family weekend By Margaret Hill One of the most of the library is the William the MOMA. deterioration and preserve underrated places on campus Library Story Time for the H. and May D. Taylor Memo- The 60th anniversary cel- their integrity as long as pos- is the library. Where else can community’s children with rial Library, in memory of ebration was opened by Col- sible. you find books to help with the Education department, the couple that met and spent leen Bain, Centenary’s senior Since Timothy your research paper, books and established the ART their first few years together library assisstant/archivist, Domick has become the (and movies) to help you pro- Underground which is a place at Centenary. and Nick Consales, Cente- director of the library, he’s crastinate, and a caffeine-fix where students can display Pokorny specifi- nary’s reference librarian/ar- made some changes of his for when you realize you’re their artwork. He also made cally designed the library and chivist. Consales is working own. These include: mov- going to be working on that it possible for students to another building to match on a project called “Library ing the staff up from the paper late into the night, all access the library printer 24 the Seay building by us- in a Box” in which all of the basement and into the main in one place? hours a day. ing a similar brick pattern. historical documents of the level, making it possible for Last month, the “It’s not my library The other building used to college are collected, scanned students to study in what is library celebrated its 60th anymore,” says Domick; “it’s house the gym as well as a and then reproduced digitally, known as the “quiet area,” anniversary during family your library now, I’m just student center, but was torn while the originals go into added the New Books sec- weekend by holding a pre- steering the ship.” down when men joined the storage, in order to prevent tion, created and set up the sentation on the history of the student population at Cente- building. nary because they needed a The library we know today tournament-legal sized court, was designed by both Jan so the current gym was built Hird Pokorny, founder of to replace it. JHP Associates, the architec- In October, 1954, tural firm who won the bid the president of the College to design the new library, declared an official college and Ruth E. Scarborough, holiday in order to move all the librarian of Centenary of the books from the old College at that time. Scarbor- library that was located near ough was a very particular the Chapel in Seay, to the woman, and through many new library. Students were correspondences back and recruited to help move the forth, helped Pokorny create over 18,500 volumes and the the ideal library. move was completed in only She was the one one day. who requested that there be The library has had a few a section of the floor slightly renovations throughout the sunken, for the mats that years, such as putting in win- people wipe their feet on, so dow blinds, an air condition- that people didn’t trip over ing system and the addition the rug. Scarborough was the of the Library Annex. librarian at Centenary for 36 Greene’s Beans is years before retiring in 1982. now where there used to be a The new building was smoking and reading lounge. An early look for the library. made possible by the single The patio was actually a part largest donation in the history of the original blueprints for of the college, which was the building that was able to made by John Emory Andrus. finally be completed about At right, a letter to librarian He had founded the Arling- two years ago. Ruth Scarborough from Jan ton Chemical Company, and On the other hand, most Hird Pokorny, of the archi- made his fortune in buying of the furniture is as old as tectural firm designing the and reselling undervalued the Library itself, and some original library, discussing assets such as land. He was of it even came from the issues of a dumbwaiter and also the mayor of Yonkers, original library in Seay. Most weight-bearing implements. NY, and served four terms of the chairs and tables come They shared ideas about both in Congress as a Republican from John Sjostrom’s furni- comfort and practicality. representative for New York. ture company. The two green Andrus is also the arm chairs, however, were father of May D. Taylor, one designed specifically for the half of the couple the library library by Jens Rison. Some is named after. The full name of his works are displayed in 5 Campus Internships are Physics experiment: Who available through knew it would be such fun? the Career Services

(Photo on p. 1) office By Jahson Myers By Elisabeth Black Centenary College radio and musical concert

senior Joseph O’Connor events, and it is a rare paid I knew physics to hit the black pipe with ing the PVC and black metal interns at iHeart Media. He is internship. was going to be a class that enough force to cause the pipes. As I was checking a TV/Radio Communication Interning with was not like any other class screw on the end to puncture out, the clerk looked at me major and is the first Cente- iHeart Media is not all fun I have taken at Centenary the CO2 canister, igniting it. quite suspiciously. I thought nary student intern with the and games. He completes in- when I started this semester. When I completed it was really odd until he company. office work during the week Little did I know I would be building the car I wanted to asked me if I was making a As a TV/Radio and works events on the given the task of designing test it at home. At the time pipe bomb. It stunned me at Communication major, “my weekends. a miniature car that would I knew that CO2 had some first, but then it was hard to internship allows me to work Students who be required to go a certain power to it, but I did not suppress my smile and I had with various radio stations are interested can contact distance. realize how much force it to laugh because I could not and music industry workers, the campus Career Service Recently, Dr. Krassi releases when it is ignited. believe he thought of me as a allowing me to work on my Center under the leadership Lazarova assigned our phys- When I hit the hammer the possible terrorist. When I saw media communication skills,” of Ginna Oksienik who has ics midterm and that was first time, as soon as the hole he was not laughing with me says O’Connor. helped O’Connor get placed when I learned I would be was punctured in the CO2 I explained what all the sup- As a marketing & with iHeart Media and find designing and building a self- canister, a loud exploding plies were going to be used promotions intern, he has for-credit internships in their propelled car. pop was released, almost like for and he actually thought it been learning how to promote areas of study and interest. The requirements of gunfire, and everyone watch- was a pretty cool project. the assignment included that ing jumped. The amount of time I The International Office has moved to new each car would need to be The unexpected spent planning and building offices in the old formal dining room of the able to go 8 meters (about 26 reaction was a remarkable this project was enormous. Seay Building. ft.) in a straight line under its sight, and I think everyone It was challenging, but also own power. The car also had was shocked when they saw quite rewarding because I Enter from the main hallway off the to be built without using any that it far surpassed the re- was flooded with all types of Front Parlor. pre-made parts such as Legos quired minimum distance of concepts to use with my car & K’nex pieces. 8 meters. and spent a great deal of time When I learned the When I launched my deciding on which concept particulars of the assignment car in class it performed even would be best for my car. New Wellness Center I was excited and intrigued, better than it had at home. However, once the car was but I also felt extremely chal- According to Dr. Lazarova’s completed I was thrilled to The Counseling and Health Departments lenged. I have never had to calculations, the velocity of know that it actually worked! make anything like what she my CO2 car was 46 miles per I learned that a have moved to a new location at was asking us to produce. hour and it was able to travel CO2 car is difficult to make, 605 Grand Ave. After looking into the required 8 meters in 0.39 but now I can only imagine The new building will be called different ways to power the seconds. how challenging it would be car, I settled on using carbon I learned a lot from to design and build a full- The Wellness Center for dioxide (CO2). My CO2 car’s this project, but it was not all sized working vehicle. It has Counseling and Health. foundation and axles were intense work. I actually had definitely given me a new made out of PVC pipe, and I a classic moment when I was appreciation for people who The parking lot at 605 Grand is reserved attached rubber lacrosse balls at the hardware store buy- are engineers and mechanics for the use of the Center. to use as wheels. I had started using tennis balls and then field hockey balls, but quickly learned that they would not New location for Math Lab provide the traction and weight my car needed to make the required distance. By John Panico The next challenge The Math Lab at Centenary College is now located in the Tutoring Center in the bottom floor of Seay, came when deciding how to for students who need additional tutoring in mathematics. The Math Lab is a walk-in tutoring session that does ignite the CO2 being used to not require an appointment. Students are able to seek additional tutoring in mathematics courses on Mondays and power the car. I settled on Thursdays from 12:00 noon to 2 p.m. as well as 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. The Math Lab is also available for students on using a black metal pipe with Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. a screw drilled into the end of it. A rubber hammer was used 6 The Arts Be whisked away to Neverland with Centenary Stage Company and the timeless Broadway musical, Peter Pan

Join Peter Pan, prices are $29.50 with dis- Wendy, Michael, and John counts for seniors, students in the high-flying timeless and children under 12. Broadway musical that will Thursday evening whisk you away to a place tickets are $27.50 for all seats where dreams are born and with a two-for-one Family no one ever grows up! On Night discount when pur- Nov. 28 running through Dec. chased at the door. 14 Centenary Stage Company CSC’s production of will venture into Neverland Peter Pan is brought to you for the holiday production of in part by the generous con- Peter Pan. tributions of The Holiday Inn Based on J.M. Bar- of Budd Lake and the Fulton rie’s classic tale and featur- Bank. ing an unforgettable score For a comprehensive by Morris “Moose” Charlap performance schedule and and Jule Styne with lyrics to purchase tickets visit us by Carolyn Leigh, Betty online at centenarystageco. Comden and Adolph Green, org. Tickets may also be pur- Peter Pan is one of the most chased at the CSC Box Office beloved family favorites of in The Lackland Center on all time. campus, or by calling 908- Directed by Broad- 979-0900. way veteran, Michael The Box Office is Blevins, the play features a open Monday through Friday cast of 72 actors, young and 1-5 p.m., and 2 hours prior to old, hailing from New York performance times. CSC also and New Jersey. operates a second Box Of- The holiday musical fice during the season at 217 is meant to celebrate all the Main Street in Hackettstown programs of the Centenary open Monday through Friday Stage, including talents from 3-6 p.m. professional Equity actors The 2014-15 season as well as members of the of performing arts events at acclaimed Young Performers the Centenary Stage Compa- Workshop, Centenary theatre ny is made possible through students, and local perform- the generous support of the ers. Geraldine R. Dodge Founda- Osborn Focht re- tion, the NJ State Council on turns to the CSC stage in the the Arts, the Shubert Founda- lead role of Captain Hook. tion, the Blanche and Irving Focht is best known for his Laurie Foundation and CSC appearance in Paul Simon’s sponsors, including Premier The Capeman on Broadway, Sponsor Heath Village Re- and as Benny Andersson in tirement Community, Silver Kristina at Carnegie Hall. Sponsors Hackettstown Centenary Stage Regional Medical Center, Company’s very own multi- The Holiday Inn in Budd talented Lea Antonelli – Lid Lake, and Fulton Bank, and graces the CSC stage again as Centenary Stage Company the title character, Peter Pan. members and supporters Tickets prices are $27.50 for adults on matinees and Fridays with discounts for seniors, students and chil- dren. Saturday performance 7 8 The Arts Opportunity of a Lifetime: Theatre student gains Equity status

By Tyler Milazzo hoped to get into the student proximately four days. CSC’s the honor it was to work with lessons for the future and rest Most people hope show and yearned to be cast rehearsal period is two weeks such an incredible cast, who of my career. So with a bitter- that when they leave college, as the character Angelica. of rehearsal, tech week, and pushed to me to be bigger sweet goodbye, I’ve stripped they set off on an unmapped Later that evening, then opening. The run of the and greater each night. These off the “Rancho Rose” dress voyage into the world and after auditions had been held, show is a month long with wonderful, professional of Myrtle Mae and wave begin making their hopes and a friend and fellow theatre shows running from Wednes- actors are some of the most hello to unmapped unknown dreams a reality. The fortu- student began to call me day through Sunday. The fast genuine people I have had the and the future opportunities nate few are able to start their incessantly. The cast lists had pace of this rehearsal process opportunity to work with and that await. professional journey even been posted. They were not was certainly a stun to my have taught me many useful before taking their first steps supposed to be posted for an- system at first. The actor out into the unknown on other three days. This was the must come in fully prepared graduation day. moment I had been awaiting. as their character and be off As a student of I tried numerous times to an- book, meaning memorized on Centenary Centenary College, I feel swer her, but our connection the full script, as immediately blessed that I am one of those was failing. Finally, after a as feasibly possible. I worked fortunate few. Centenary Col- tiring game of phone tag that to be off book by the end lege has remained a beacon felt centuries long, I called of our first rehearsal week freshman of light throughout my grand and she answered. and be as developed with expedition, guiding me down Her first word was my character as possible, paths I had never before “Equity!” I couldn’t believe but most often, discoveries students learn traveled and illuminating the what she had said. I had been come after the memorization way to new opportunities and cast as Myrtle Mae Simmons process. I also wrote a journal experiences. Not only did my in an Equity production and entry every rehearsal during education begin at Cente- was going to be working, that two-week process, hop- the art of debate nary College, but through rehearsing, and performing ing to make note of character the opportunities allotted, I growth and to attain infor- with awe-inspiring profes- Centenary College The two Centenary have started on my career mation for my formal thesis sionals for my senior thesis! students from the “Art of De- classes discussed reasons for as a working actor through analysis. However, what I Not only did this bate” class and the “What is and against mandatory trigger Centenary Stage Company’s found most helpful was being help me grow as an actor, Art: the Art of Being Human” warnings in the classroom. not-for-profit Equity theatre. in costume and the abundant but I also became EMC (an course embarked on an ex- Dr. Arlene Young’s Centenary Stage performances. Equity Member Candidate). ercise recently to help build “Art of Debate” course Company (CSC) kicked off I have never had the op- I am now gaining points the students’ ability to debate argued that trigger warnings its fall season with the equity portunity to fuse a character toward my Equity card and on a topic that is pertinent interfere with learning and production Harvey, a whimsi- with myself the way I was was seen and examined by to today’s society – trigger academic freedom, while cal comedy by Mary Chase. able to during this show. The local theatrical reviewers. warnings. Prof.r Stephen Davis’ “What It is mandatory that numerous performances filled This is where the Theatre A trigger warning is Art: the Art of Being Hu- students in the Theatre pro- with a laughing crowd made department and the Stage is an alert commonly used in man” students argued that gram as a whole, whether an every individual performance Company fuse, to not only television, publications and trigger warnings promote acting or technical concentra- different than the next and al- educate its students, but also colleges to warn the viewer, an open dialogue regarding tion, audition for all student lowed for more character ex- give them the preparation and reader or student that content course content and should be shows, as well as the compa- ploration and authentication. experience needed to make it includes traumatic subject implemented. ny’s equity productions. As a The Director of Harvey and in the world after graduation. matter and may be upsetting Other points made returning senior and Theatre Theatre Department Chair It is an immense opportunity for some. Those who suffer by the “pro-trigger warn- major (acting concentration), Carl Wallnau always says, to graduate with EMC points. from Post-Traumatic Stress ings” debaters include trigger I was thrilled about the first “By the time the show closes, This can propel a person Disorder and depression may warnings’ providing students auditions of the season. I we’ll be ready for opening!” ahead in their pursuits after be particularly affected. with a sense of security and had read the plays and done Those words have never graduation. The use of trig- emotional protection. It is a research on both Harvey and ringed truer. By the closing The preparation for an ger warnings first became matter of respect to incorpo- The Imaginary Invalid (fall of this show, I had begun to equity show is quite differ- mandated at the University of rate these warnings, while student production) and was fully realize Myrtle and was ent than a student produc- California, Santa Barbara last the “anti-trigger warnings” filled with delight and a little ready for opening night. tion, which can be a two to March as part of a resolution debaters emphasized that anxiety at the thought of be- Although so many opportuni- three month rehearsal period that was passed by student it would be impossible to ing cast in a possible senior ties had been afforded me before opening. The run of a leaders and has been a com- decipher a “trigger” for thesis production. I had fully student show is usually one during this process, nothing mon topic of debate. (Continued on next page.) weekend with a preview, ap- could be more precious than 9 The Arts Mockingjay: Yes, internships are important book and film By Jahson Myers By Margaret Hill Centenary College’s Career Center has said goodbye “My name is Katniss children being randomly se- to Tiffany Zappulla who will be leaving Centenary to take a Everdeen. I am 17 years old. lected, it was previous victors Robin position in Experience Management for Human Resources. My home district is District who were forced to return to Taking the reins is Ginna Oienuk, who will continue the work 12. I was in the Hunger the arena. of placing students in employment and countless internships. Games. I escaped. But Katniss, the Wiliams “Internships ARE the new entry-level jobs,” said The Capital hates Mockingjay and the face of Zapulla before last month, urging Centenary students to stop me. Peeta was taken prisoner. the rebellion against the Cap- seeking “entry level jobs” and seek internships even if the He is thought to be dead. ital, isn’t allowed very long films internship is unpaid. “Employers would rather hire a student Most likely is dead. It is to recover before she’s once who interned with them over spending time and resources probably best if he is dead. . again faced with life-deciding (Continued from p. 2) interviewing someone they have never worked with. It’s their . “ ~ Katniss in Mockingjay, questions, except this time, it method of “test-driving” employees before they invest in by Suzanne Collins. isn’t just her life that depends being thrown, their favorite them to make sure the individual is competent and depend- The final book in on her choices. music being played—and able.” Suzanne Collins’ Hunger This conclusion to begins treating them with “The most important thing is for students to get an Games trilogy, Mocking- the trilogy is probably one of an experimental drug called understanding of what a job is really like (outside of learning jay starts a few weeks after the most satisfying I’ve come L-dopa. The patients come from textbook), and also to get used to the expectations and where Catching Fire, the across. It plays with your out of their shells, and so demands of employers. Secondary to learning is the ability to second book ended, with emotions, makes you experi- does Sayer. It’s Sayer’s network. Nearly 50 percent of 2013 Centenary grads found Katniss mostly healed from ence joy, sorrow, and outrage, relationship with one patient, their jobs through internships or networking. Simply sending her experiences in the 75th all while bringing the story Leonard Lowe (Robert De out applications isn’t going to get you seen anymore, so it is Hunger Games. to an end in a way that is Niro)—and Leonard’s even- critical that students gain experience through internships to Normally, chil- satisfying and yet leaves you tual relapse into catatonia— meet people in their industry.” dren from each District are hoping for more. that anchors the film, and forced to fight each other The book is being gives it heart. to the death until only one made into two movies, the is left; however, since this first of which is being re- The Fisher King: Terry was the 75th Hunger Games, leased Nov. 21, and you can Gilliam’s jewel of a film or the Third Quarter Quell, bet that I’m going to be in begins with Jack Lucas there was a twist; instead of line for the midnight release. (Jeff Bridges), a shock jock Graphic novels who inadvertently incites a listener to shoot seven people at a nightclub. After the invade campus and shooting Lucas quits his radio job. Three years later, he’s an alcoholic working at his make their home in girlfriend’s video store. His The Art of Debate suicide attempt is interrupted when a group of teenagers the Bat Cave mistake him for a homeless (Continued from previous page.) By John Panico man and jump him, but he’s every person. Some students The library on the comic book world. The “The Art of Debate” saved by Parry (Williams), suggested that individual campus has many marvelous Bat Cave can easily be found allows students to debate who really is homeless. Parry counseling should be utilized sections of books for every- in the library to the right of with another class on these believes he’s a Knight of the to manage these issues. one. One of the lesser known the front entrance, past the topics and develop their Round Table, that the Holy “It was a lively and sections has gotten some new recreational furniture. preparedness and debating Grail is in a hotel in Manhat- well-thought out debate,” material, The Bat Cave. The Entrance to ability. tan, and that he is pursued said Dr. Young, assistant Named after the no- The Bat Cave is marked by “What is Art: The relentlessly by a fearsome red professor of English at torious hideout of Super Hero the caped crusader’s notori- Art of Being Human” focuses knight. When Lucas learns Centenary College. “The Super Star – Batman, the ous icon The Bat Signal. on Communication and Fine that Parry’s wife died in the subject matter was one that section boasts a large number Centenary College’s library Arts students in the The- nightclub shooting, his guilt was timely. It was a great of graphic novels that vary updates the content frequent- atre, Graphic Design and motivates him to help Parry exercise for all.” greatly in content, art style, ly and is always looking for Art programs. The focus of find the Grail and ask the The first-year AFC and subject matter. requests and new additions. the course is to explore the women he’s got a crush on program gives first year col- It includes graphic If students would social/political, artistic, and out on a date. It would be lege students an introduction novels from DC such as like to make a recommenda- biographical context of mul- trite to say that this movie to their college experience, as Kingdom Come, All Star tion to add to The Bat Cave tiple mediums of art, and how shows us how the power of well as their major, if it has Superman, Batman Year One, they can approach the front they relate to the humanity of friendship can heal wounds— been decided. and other stories outside of desk for more information. the individual student. but it’s not wrong, either. 10 11 The Arts

What’s happening at Centenary Stage Company in November?

Ballet on Broadway New Jersey Ballet Sat, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. Sitnik Theater From Seven Brides for Seven Brothers to Kiss Me Kate, New Jersey Ballet presents some of the Broadway’s most memorable dance sequences, set to the music of Sondheim, Cole Porter, and the duo of Saul Chaplin and Gene de Paul.

Peter & the Wolf and Beauty & the Beast New Jersey Ballet Sun., Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Sitnik Theater The power of courage and kindness are at the heart of this delightful double feature. Clever Peter and his friends dance to Prokofiev’s famous score. Beauty’s gentle ways turn the Beast into a handsome Prince. Featuring original “storyteller” narration. Ages 4-12.

Portrait of an Artist as Santa Claus Ken Waldman, Alaska’s Fiddling Poet Nov. 13-16 Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri .& Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Kutz Theater Waldman brings a show that is one-part Appalachian-string band concert, one-part riveting storytelling, one-part poetry reading, and one-part early Left, Ken Waldman Christmas gift exchange. Aside from some of the standards Waldman likes Photo: Kate Wool to perform, he will change it up each night promising no two performances will be alike! Waldman will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Brian Vollmer, a banjo player, fiddler, and guitarist. Waldman’s tales of Alaska, which includes surviving a plane crash, have been highly praised. Some lucky audience winners will even walk away with giveaways by the artist!

If You Give a Pig a Pancake Nov. 15 at 11 a.m Little Theater. Witness the incredible journey of a young girl who works to meet the demands of a quirky piglet after eating pancakes. Their adventure is just beginning as they must take a bubble bath, tap dance, take a photo, mail a letter, build and decorate a tree house, and of course, go back for more pancakes.

Peter Pan The Musical Nov. 28 - Dec. 14 Thurs. 7:30; Fri. & Sa.t 8 pm; Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun matinee 2 p.m. Join Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael, and John in the high-flying timeless Broadway musical that will whisk you away to a place where dreams are born, and no one ever grows up! Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, PETER PAN is one of the most beloved family favorites of all time. 12 The Arts Centenary Stage Company and the Centenary College Theatre Department present The Imaginary Invalid with a blood-sucking Halloween twist!

L to R, First Row:Yentle Oliver (Toinette), Kyle Parham (Argan), Alexandria Holbrook (Angelica) “Before there was Second Row: Christiane Darensbourg (Beline), Er- healthcare, nest Scarborough (Louise), Dominick Garatino (Mr. Diafoirus/Beralde), Cody there was Moliere” Riker (Dr. Purgon/Bonnefoy), Thomas Farber (Dr. Thomas Diaforus), Cary Lawson (Cleante) Top Center: Micheal Clinton ( The Apothecary

Join Centenary Stage young man, Cleante. When a 2 for 1 ticket deal, when nary Invalid are $12.50 for of performing arts events at Company and the Centenary Angelique refuses, Argan purchased at the door. adults and $10 for children the Centenary Stage Compa- College Theatre Department gives her four days to agree The Valerie Fund is under 12. ny is made possible through from Oct. 30 through Nov. or become a nun. Hilarity a not-for-profit organization Centenary College the generous support of the 2 for their unique Hallow- ensues as Cleante, Toinette that is designed to be a child- students receive a special Geraldine R. Dodge Founda- een twist on The Imaginary the maid and Argan’s brother, friendly environment where discount when purchased tion, the NJ State Council on Invalid, in the Little Theatre Beralde, all try to change his children receive advanced at the door prior to perfor- the Arts, the Shubert Founda- located on the campus of mind. medical care. Its mission mances. The show runs from tion, the Blanche and Irving Centenary College. In addition to thrilling is to provide support for Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 with Laurie Foundation and CSC Argan, a rich man audiences with its one-of- children and families strug- performances on Thursday, sponsors, including Premier with severe hypochondria, a-kind Halloween twist, the gling with cancer and blood Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Sponsor Heath Village Re- decides to marry his eldest production will be accepting disorders. The philosophy Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 tirement Community, Silver daughter, Angelique, to a donations for The Valerie of The Valerie Fund is that at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 2 Sponsors Hackettstown young doctor from a family Fund. With a donation of at healing a child means treating at 2 p.m. To order tickets call Regional Medical Center, of doctors in order to have least $1 to the Valerie Fund, them emotionally, socially, the CSC box office at (908) The Holiday Inn in Budd them tend on him for free. the donor will receive a set of and developmentally along 979 – 0900 or visit us online Lake, and Fulton Bank, and However, Angel- plastic vampire teeth as well with medically. at centenarystageco.org. Centenary Stage Company ique, is in love with another as a coupon redeemable for Tickets for The Imagi- The 2014-15 season members and supporters. 13 The Arts

Fiction writer and Centenary Stage Company’s Great author of Good People, Authors Out Lous Series returns with Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy, The Nick Ripatrazone at Merry Wives of Windsor Centenary for Creative r William Shake- Writing Series speare’s bawdy, riotous romp, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Nick Ripatrazone will comes to life at Centenary Stage Company for the 10th Perform a Reading of his nation of Catholic literature installment of the Great Au- Book Followed by a Writing written since the Second thors Out Loud Series. Workshop. Vatican Council. This FREE staged reading event, tracing the Attending the second event of Ripatrazone’s misadventures of one of the Creative Writing Speaker reviews and essays appear Shakespeare’s greatest Series at Centenary College widely, including National clowns, Sir John Falstaff, will is Nick Ripatrazone, fiction Public Radio, Commonweal, be held on Sunday, Nov. 23 at writer and author of Good and Image Journal, and he is 3 p.m. in the Edith Kutz The- People. The Read- a staff writer for The Mil- ater in the David and Carol ing and Writing Workshop lions. A lifelong resident of Lackland Center on campus. will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, New Jersey, he now lives in Embraced by audi- in the Front Parlours of the Sussex County with his wife ences as one of Shakespeare’s Edward W. Seay Administra- and twin daughters. Randall Duk Kim as John Falstaff tion Building. Members of most delightful comedies, this high-spirited romp cen- the community are invited to “Nick Ripatrazone recognized as The Keymaker ters on the lovable rogue Sir Out Loud Series will be held attend. Funding for this event is an accomplished writer in the film MATRIX RE- John Falstaff. on Sunday Nov., 23 at 3 p.m was made possible in part by in multiple genres: fiction, LOADED, and the voice of Hard up for money in the Edith Kutz Theater in the Warren County Cultural non-fiction, poetry and liter- Oogway in the DreamWorks’ and seeking to restore his the David and Carol Lack- and Heritage Commission. ary criticism,” said Dr. Chris animated film KUNG FU riches, Falstaff attempts to se- land Center on campus/ The event will begin Adamo, associate professor PANDA. duce the wives of Windsor’s Admission is FREE, how- at 5 p.m. with a reading of of philosophy. “This is a Mr. Kim’s TV and two most prominent men. But ever, due to limited seating some of Ripatrazone’s work, wonderful opportunity for film work includes the BBC the wooed Windsor women reservations are STRONGLY including Good People, a aspiring writers from the Special Prisoner in Time, see through his schemes, encouraged. To make res- book of short stories featur- College and the community Anna and the King, Memoirs and his plans go awry—with ervations call the CSC box ing fictional characters with to benefit from Ripatrazone’s of a Geisha, Ninja Assassin, disastrous and hilarious con- office at (908) 979 – 0900 or a dramatic spiritual and reli- experience and insight.” and more. sequences. visit us online at centenarys- gious tone. The reading will Director Anne Together with tageco.org. A lively discus- be followed by the workshop The Centenary Occhiogrosso has received Charles Bright, Randall Duk sion with the artists will at 6:15 p.m. Copies of the College Creative Writing national recognition for her Kim and Anne Occhiogrosso follow the reading. book will be available for Speaker Series is collabo- work with APT. She is an ac- founded the classical Ameri- The 2014-15 season purchase and light refresh- rating with Warren County claimed director, dramaturge, can Players Theatre (APT) of performing arts events at ments will be served. Community College for their acting coach and actor, whose in Spring Green, Wisconsin the Centenary Stage Compa- Several essays from next event, Writers on the primary focus has been clas- in 1981, and have worked ny is made possible through Ripatrazone’s book have ap- Rise V at 7 p.m. on Nov.20, sical theatre with a special together for 35 years. the generous support of the peared previously in maga- in the Front Parlours of the emphasis on the works of Winner of the OBIE Geraldine R. Dodge Founda- zines such as Esquire, The Edward W. Seay Administra- William Shakespeare. Award for Sustained Excel- tion, the NJ State Council on Kenyon Review, Sou’wester, tion Building. She has also taught lence, Kim began his early the Arts, the Shubert Founda- Blue Mesa Review, Slice at the Stella Adler Conserva- career with the legendary tion, the Blanche and Irving Magazine and have received The Nick Ripatrazone work- tory of Acting and the New Joe Papp and the New York Laurie Foundation and CSC honors from ESPN. Apart shop will be limited to 12 York Shakespeare Festival Public Theatre’s Shakespeare sponsors, including Premier from writing fiction, Ripatra- participants; anyone interest- and currently works with Festival, and continued to Sponsor Heath Village Re- zone also enjoys working on ed in attending should RSVP Classical Productions, Inc. perform leading roles at some tirement Community, Silver nonfiction as well as poetry. to Dr. Adamo by phone (908) where she coaches individu- of America’s finest regional Sponsors Hackettstown His other publications include 852-1400, ext. 2021, or als in audition preparation, theatres. He has been seen Regional Medical Center, Oblations, This is Not about email, adamoc@centenary- character development and on Broadway in FLOWER The Holiday Inn in Budd Birds, This Darksome Burn, college.edu script analysis for film, tele- DRUM SONG, GOLDEN Lake, and Fulton Bank, and We Will Listen for You, and vision and theater. CHILD and THE KING Centenary Stage Company The Fine Delight, an exami- The Great Authors AND I, but perhaps is most members and supporters.

14 Sports Rock On poised to join the Therapeutic Riding at Centenary herd By Margaret Hill smooth and active trot, ac- off after the rider gets on. The Therapeutic cording to Brown, as well This can be a safety hazard Riding At Centenary (other- as great ground manners. if the rider isn’t completely wise known as the TRAC) He also handled the ramp, settled. program gained a new horse a structure built to make “We have to make last month, Rock On. it easier for a student with sure that it’s not pain re- Baseball team hosted The TRAC program physical disabilities get on lated,” said Brown, and as works with people with the horses well, even when he long as it proves to be just a children’s carnival to disabilities, whether they be hit it with his foot. bad habit he’s been allowed small children or adults with This ramp can some- to get away with, it can be physical, mental, or emo- times be scary for horses. corrected. support St. Baldrick’s tional disabilities. since it places the students Hopefully, as long Rock On used to be above the horse’s back, as his back is declared sound, Foundation a part of the Centenary lesson which in the wild, would be a he’ll be able to join the program, but sustained an Frankenfield is a very threatening position for TRAC program completely, Don’t let the fun injury that determined that History Education major who the horse. and help brighten the lives of end with Halloween night! he couldn’t remain in the lost his own mother to cancer Rock On’s only fault TRAC students. Continue that enthusiasm program. He was given most in 2005. Frankenfield has is that he immediately walks throughout the weekend of last year off, and over worked with several cancer by attending a children’s the summer became sound research organizations in carnival at Centenary College enough to try to find a home the past, including Stand Up to benefit Saint Baldrick’s for him. to Cancer to raise funds for Foundation. It will take place It was Tara Clausen, cancer research. at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, the Riding Coordinator, who October a good 2014 at the John. M. Reeves thought of trying him for “The goal of this fundraiser is Student Recreation Center. TRAC. to help make a difference in Members of the community “She asked if we cancer research while provid- Equine month! are invited to attend at a low would consider him,” said ing a fun and positive experi- cost. The admission fee is $4 Octavia Brown, director of ence for the community,” for adults and $2 for children the TRAC Program, and he says Frankenfield. “I can only By Margaret Hill at the door. was evaluated in the TRAC hope that the money we raise To put it simply, October has been a good month This event was Instructor class. will help support this very for Centenary’s Equestrian Teams. spearheaded by Centenary There are two things important cause, plus build On the 9th, the IHSA Team won first place at the student Chad Frakenfield, that Brown looks for in the awareness about childhood Black River Show Grounds, with Anthony DeSimone being who is a resident of Beth- horses she considers for the cancer research.” awarded Reserve High Point Rider. lehem, Pa., and a member program. The first is horses’ The St. Baldrick’s On the 11th, the Hunter/Jumper Team successfully of the Centenary College temperament. The most im- Foundation is a volunteer- hosted and participated in the first CJL show of the year. Baseball Team. portant thing is that they have driven organization com- On the 18th, the IHSA Team tied for first place The carnival will to be reliable. mitted to funding the most with West Point, with Grace Weidner receiving High Point include a chance to meet “Eventually, you promising research against Rider. Centenary’s very own Bat- learn how they act in a cri- childhood cancer. The Foun- On the same day, the IDA team started its season man and Superman. At- sis,” said Brown, “and they dation works closely with at Wilson College finishing in first place overall and with tendees can participate in need to be unflappable.” leading pediatric oncolo- Margaret Hill earning Reserve High Point Rider. games, face painting, a photo The second thing gists, researchers, and even booth, cotton candy and treat required of TRAC horses is hospitals across the world to distribution and even a silent they have to have good gaits, increase the rate of progress auction with prize contribu- meaning the horses have to and provide children with tions from Pocono Raceway, have movement on both sides the best treatment possible. Watkins Glen International, of their body that transfers St. Baldrick’s even funds Lehigh Valley IronPigs and to the students riding them. supportive care research, Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In They also have to be able to addressing the side effects addition, children will have support their riders easily, of treatment and improving an opportunity to participate even if their riders aren’t very quality of life for patients, as in a Meet and Greet with the secure while on their backs. well as survivors. Centenary College baseball Rock On has a team. 15 Sports

Fall sports teams: some tournaments ahead, some strengths to build on, some disappointments

ORTIZ! That’s right, she beat By Daniel Graham October. After starting out the to pick up when Centenary individual standpoint, the her own school record. The end of season 1-5, the Cyclones lost volleyball returns to the court one standout was sophomore All in all, Cente- October saw the homestretch only two matches in Octo- next year. Priscilla Ortiz, nary is ending the fall sports of some of Centenary’s fall ber. The team’s performance who reached heights this season with a variety of sports teams. Many ac- against CSAC competition In cross country, year that were higher than strengths, and we can begin complishments were made is likely to land Centenary a many new faces came out to those of any Centenary cross to get our feet wet with what throughout the season, and second place finish in the run for the Cyclones country runner before her. is in store for winter sports. it is just a sign of things conference and a first-round and the team’s performance At the NJIT Highlander Plenty of basketball to come as we prepare for bye for the tournament. One picked up as a result. Their Cross Country Challenge in and wrestling to get into November and the rest of the game that stands out in this highest placement this year Newark, NJ, Ortiz set a new here on campus. For those year for Cyclone sports. stretch was on Oct. 28, when was at the Roadrunner XC Centenary 5k running record, fall teams who are still com- Men’s soccer, still compet- the Cyclones defeated Invitational in Woodland clocking in at 19:36.11, peting, we wish you the best ing to defend its CSAC title, Gwynedd Mercy Univer- Park, NJ where they finished beating the previous record of luck. has the team set to compete sity 2-1 in double overtime, third out of eleven teams. of 19:42.16 that was set again in the CSAC Tourna- courtesy of both goals scored But from an last year by... PRISCILLA ment for the third straight by none other than Samantha year. Sysak. A few highlights Sysak (#19) has from this season is the been not only the team’s overtime win against Moravi- leading scorer, but leads an College on Oct. 18 2-1 and the conference in scoring, being crowned the winners of as well. And on top of this theDoug Day Memorial Clas- triumphant month of October, sic at Nazareth College the women have allowed only back in August. five goals in this one month. When the men did lose, they lost by only two Volleyball just goals throughout the year, finished the season, with which shows how well the an 0-31 record and 0-11 in Cyclones defense has CSAC play. The conclu- been doing and how if a few sion of this season sees the bounces had gone their way, departure of senior Myriah they could have shad ome Jade-Cockburn (#10), who more wins under their belt. tallied 73 kills and 118 On Oct. 28, they points for the 2014 season. narrowly lost a match to Despite what the Neumann 2-1, who was in numbers say, there were Exciting News first place in the CSAC and some notable underclassmen are primed to be the who performed well and can The 2015 Hack Yearbook can be ordered now ! number one seed heading into get better in the years they Now through November 16, 2014 for the low price of $55. After November 16 the the CSAC Tournament. have left here. price will increase to $60). If Centenary has lost The two noteworthy Visit www.jostensyearbooks.com and search for Centenary College, Hackettstown, only to arguably the best newcomers were freshmen NJ. team in the conference by Andrea Martorana (#6), who Then Click 2015 yearbook and follow the prompts to place your order. The Hack just one goal, its chances look totaled 155 kills and 191 yearbooks sold out last year. Don't Delay, Pre-order your copy today! pretty good going into the points, and Brianne The yearbooks will arrive late April, early May 2015 approximately 2 weeks before tournament. Allender (#11), with 76 kills graduation and picked up at the Campus Bookstore in the Seay Building. and 103.5 points to her credit. Please include your email with your order so you will be notified when the yearbooks Centenary women’s With returning stu- arrive. soccer has been all but un- dents like them for next year stoppable throughout potentially, things are set Contact Justine at [email protected]. with any questions. 16 Sports

Play-stopping injury doesn’t dampen this athlete’s spirit

By Daniel Graham Davies when she was a senior and so many talents and Centenary soc- in high school, playing for his skills in all these wonder- cer has created some buzz club soccer team alongside ful girls on this team; it’s so towards the end of the fall future Cyclone teammate amazing, that I think we can sports season, with the men’s Nicole Crowley (#10). win it all.” and women’s teams both Unfortunately, Hol- Holmes and several of her making a push for the mes suffered a severe injury teammates have mentioned Colonial States Athletics in the first game of the that they are keeping three Conference tournament, season against Alvernia. It teams fresh in their minds for something familiar to these was later revealed that she, the CSAC tournament: two teams in recent years. “fully tore my ACL,” ef- Cabrini, Gwynedd-Mercy When you combine the num- fectively ending her senior and Rosemont. ber of outgoing seniors from season just as it had begun. Cabrini defeated both squads, you get a total “I also tore part of my Centenary earlier this season of 12, eight for the women, MCL,” Cara added, and after 2-1 and is on its way to four for the men. successful surgery, she has clinching the #1 spot in the The seniors had begun rehab, which accord- CSAC. Gwynedd-Mercy is a made it clear that they had ing to her, will take between team that is in direct competi- high expectations for their 6-9 months. tion with the Cyclones for the teams this year, and “I already had sur- potential #2 spot in the con- were determined to go as far gery [back in September],” ference, while Rosemont is as they could before hanging Cara said. “I have a brand a team that the Cyclones are up their cleats and calling it new ACL, they grafted part seeking vengeance on for a career. of my hamstring and put it in losing to them in the CSAC It’s always a melan- between, so that now I have a semifinals last season 2-1. choly event when senior new ACL.” With all these in players walk off the field Despite her set-back, mind and the grand outlook (or court, depending on the Cara continues to support that Holmes and many other sport) for the final time after her team on the sidelines and players on the women’s soc- playing their final game. help them out in any way she cer They want to make sure that can. And considering what team have for this year, it ap- they squeeze every bit out of the team has been able to pears that this final stretch of it before it’s all over. But for do this year, they have to be the season could be a thrilling some players, it hurts even making her smile, ear-to-ear. one. more, when an injury On her thoughts on prevents them from going out the remainder of the Lady to play the sport they Cyclones’ season, Cara has love. And for women’s soccer high hopes for what her team The Quill is look- senior Cara Holmes (#25), is capable of doing. “Our that has been the harsh reality hope is that we finish at ing for news writers, for her. least third or second [in the feature writers, Support Cara has spent her CSAC]. We hope that we get collegiate soccer-playing into the playoffs, and we writers of humor days with the Cyclones after hope we get a good seed, columns, and car- spending countless years Centenary and we have a great chance. toonists. playing soccer during her Because I know personally, I childhood. She attended believe that we can complete- Reg North Hunterdon High ly win it this year... I have ister for this 2-credit athletic teams School, playing for the Lady so much positive energy and Lions. And interestingly just so much enthusiasm. Our course, COM1003. enough, she played for her team has so much potential now head coach Kevin